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Long-time admin to step down Vice president for business affairs and controller Rusty Ward will retire in August. By ReBekah kaRth The Shorthorn staff
Rusty Ward, vice president for business affairs and controller, is retiring in August after 20 years at
UTA. In an e-mail, Ward said his retirement is an emotional time for him and declined to comment further other than to say that UTA is a great place. When Dan Williams resigned as vice president for finance and administration in 2003, Interim President Charles Sorber divided Wil-
liam’s duties into two new positions, which were filled on an interim basis by Ward and John Hall, vice president for administration and campus operations. “Rusty Ward is a colleague and a very good friend, he will be missed,” Hall said in an e-mail. “He has an extremely sharp mind, and a common sense, well-grounded approach
to addressing complex issues.” President James Spaniolo named Ward and Hall to their positions on a permanent basis in February 2004. “I have relied on Rusty’s acute business acumen, sound advice, and wise counsel since my first days at UT Arlington,” Spaniolo said in the
rusty Ward will have worked at the university for 20 years before retiring in August.
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crowning glory Two Mavericks vie for the Miss Texas crown By hannah dockRay The Shorthorn staff
above: miss teen texas 2009 taylor Lowery leads the Miss Teen contestants in “Dance Evolution” at the Miss Texas Preliminary Competition Monday evening in Texas Hall. This year is the 75th celebration of the Miss Texas competition. Left: miss arlington Cristie Kibler competes in the On-Stage Question and Answer portion of the Miss Texas Preliminary Competition Monday evening in Texas Hall. Each contestant had to draw a random question about current events from the bowl.
go see the miss texas scholaRship pageant What: Miss Texas Pageant When: June 28-30 Last day of preliminary competition starts at 7 p.m. tonight Pre-show featuring performances by former Miss Texas titleholders begins at 6:15 p.m. July 2 Final competition begins at 7 p.m. Pre-show featuring performances by former Miss Texas titleholders begins at 6:15 p.m. Where: Texas Hall, 701 W. Nedderman Drive, Arlington, Texas 76010 admission: Prices vary. See www.centralticketoffice.com Source: Miss Texas website
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Two students will compete for the title of Miss Texas this week in Texas Hall. Journalism senior Ashley Simien and Cristie Kibler, a social work graduate student, won the titles in the Miss Duncanville and Miss Arlington pageants respectively, giving them a chance at the Miss Texas title. After six years of Miss Texas Pageant competitions, Kibler knew she wanted to come back for one more try at the title. Kibler said placing 13th in last year’s competition only made her want to try harder in this year’s pageant. Simien competed for the first time in November 2009, and placed 1st runner-up, fueling her desire for another pageant. She continued competing and placed first in Miss Duncanville, the title under which she will compete this week. Each pageant contestant is required to speak on an issue or topic that is important to them. Kibler’s aunt serves as her inspiration. Her platform topic is titled “Janet’s Story: Life doesn’t end when cancer begins.” “I entered my first little girl pageant when I was five and I sang Shirley Temple’s “Good Ship Lollipop”, but then I had a 10-year hiatus,” she said. “My aunt was then re-diagnosed with cancer and that’s when I began competing again.” Simien chose a topic that also plays an important role in her life. “My passion is helping others, so that is why I chose Volunteering Improves People, or V.I.P. as my platform topic,” the Houston native said. “In my opinion, the best way to help is to volunteer your time for others doing something that you love.” Both girls have spent the time leading up to the pageant working at their talent preparing for compageant continues on page 3
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Budget problems felt across state, campuses
Forth of July parade will focus on America’s past, present and future. By ali amiR mustansiR The Shorthorn Staff
Arlington will host the 45th Annual Fourth of July Parade at 9 a.m. Saturday on West and Mitchell street. The parade, which is one of the largest in Texas, is themed “America: Yesterday, Today and Forever.” June Owens, Arlington 4th of July Celebration Association presi-
dent said they have chosen the Hellier’s, a three generation family of Eagle Scouts, as Grand Marshal. She said they embody the theme of the celebration. Owens said last year Nolan Ryan served as Grand Marshall as did Former President George W. Bush while still Texas governor. Seth Ressl, Greek Life and University Events director, is in charge of UTA’s float. He said he has been involved with parade continues on page 9
For a map of the parade route, and tips for staying comfortable in the heat see page 9
The University of North Texas, the UT System and Texas Tech are all scaling back to meet mandates. By John haRden The Shorthorn news editor
UTA isn’t alone in its quest to meet states mandates. Universities across the state are implementing hiring freezes and considering layoffs to cut budgets, while making sure students are the least affected. The request for 10 percent budget cuts made last month by Gov. Rick Perry to state universities could take effect in the next two-year budget cycle in September 2011. Earlier this month President James
Spaniolo said another staff reduction is possible along with departmental realignment, which could mean an elimination of vacant positions and layoffs. Reorganizing departments can eliminate jobs the university deems unnecessary and combine various positions, further reducing staff. University of North Texas officials recently implemented a hiring freeze to help trim its budget. The hiring freeze will be modified to take into account the university’s master plan, and critical positions can still be made with the approval of either a dean or vice president, said Jean Bush, the acting senior associate vice president of fibudget continues on page 4
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today MFa Summer Exhibition: All day. The Gallery at UTA. For information, contact the College of Liberal Arts at 817-272-3291 national research Experience for undergraduates Program Summer Camp: All day. Life Science Building. For information, contact Tuncay Aktosun at aktosun@uta.edu
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Whether it’s through painting, drawing, writing or shooting videos on a cell phone, film/video senior Amanda Poore describes art as a way of expressing her feelings. “If I didn’t create, I would feel bottled up, emotionally stunted,” Poore said. Poore was originally an English major but as her freshman year advanced, she changed her major and soon, film and video became her areas of focus. “I took a film class and I fell in love with it,” Poore said. Poore’s creativity became known after her one-minute iPhone video won the top prize in the mobile category at the New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles this month. Poore created the video by playing with the words that first came to her subjects’ mind. Random words created sentences like, “I will swim in blue biopsy” and “I kill babies in my sleep.” The video was taken during Bart Weiss’ iPhone/Video Interactive Concepts class that focuses on developing new iPhone applications. Weiss, film/video associate professor, found out about the film festival and asked students to submit their work. Weiss said, to his knowledge, Poore was the only student who went through the process. “It’s difficult to think about new ways to come up with some new ideas,” Weiss said. “She really tries to explore new possibilities.” Poore, who borrowed her instructor’s iPhone to shoot the video, said she saw the benefits to shooting a video on a cell phone. “Big cameras are imposing and people feel like they
Writing with Clarity and Cohesion: 12-1:30 p.m. Central Library Room 411. For information, contact Michael Saenz, saenz@ uta.edu $2 Movie - Fly Me to the Moon: 5:30-7:00 p.m. $2. Planetarium. For information, contact Planetarium at planetarium@uta. edu or 817-272-1183 Mammoth Follies: Larger than Life!: 7:30-9 p.m. Levitt Pavilion 100 W. Abram St. For information, contact Richard Treat at richard@flparlington.org or at 817-543-4285 thurSday MFa Summer Exhibition: All day. The Gallery at UTA. For information, contact the College of Liberal Arts at 817-272-3291 national research Experience for undergraduates Program Summer Camp: All day. Life Science Building. For information, contact Tuncay Aktosun at aktosun@uta.edu new Works: UTA Photography Faculty: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. UT Arlington Fort Worth Center Gallery. 1401 Jones Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. For information, contact Megan Topham 817-272-5988. yoga: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Maverick Activities Center Room 102A. For information, contact Kala Markovich at lellsion@uta.edu FrIday MFa Summer Exhibition: All day. The Gallery at UTA. For information, contact the College of Liberal Arts at 817-272-3291 national research Experience for undergraduates Program Summer Camp: All day. Life Science Building. For information, contact Tuncay Aktosun at aktosun@ uta.edu Microbiology Institutete: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. College of Science. For students entering grades 9-12. For information, contact Michelle Badon at badon@uta.edu
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Monday Warrant Service - Misdemeanor Officers responded to a suspicious person’s call, at 9:40 p.m., that an unknown male was sleeping on the Central Library second floor at 702 Planetarium Place. The person was transported to Arlington City Jail for a warrant out of the Arlington Police Department. The cases was cleared by arrest. Criminal Mischief or Vandalism A student reported at 11 a.m. some unknown person damaged his vehicle while parked in Lot 33 at 800 West UTA Boulevard. The case is still active. Saturday Public Intoxication A staff member was arrested at 9:38 p.m. for public intoxication on the 700 block of UTA Boulevard. He was transported to the Arlington City Jail without incident. The case was cleared by arrest. Fire Officers were dispatched at 1:06 a.m. to Forest Glen apartment 13 at 412 S Cooper St. regarding a fire alarm. The fire was located in a bathroom light fixture and the officers were able to extinguish the fire. No residents were present. Arlington Fire Department arrived to assess the situation.
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Film/Video senior amanda Poore took first place in the mobile category in the News Media Film Festival in Los Angeles with a short video captured on an iPhone.
have to act a certain way,” Poore said. “With a cell phone you get more natural responses.” Even though Poore had visualized her red curls in a chef hat or showing a police badge on other occasions, art is what captivated her attention. It wasn’t a surprise to Danny Hua, Poore’s boyfriend for a year and a half, that she wanted to do screenwriting. “I always thought of Amanda as a writer more than a movie person,” Hua said. “But she has managed to bring both together.” Hua said Poore is a hard worker and puts time into what she does.
“She takes filming very seriously,” he said. Hua is double majoring in computer science and psychology. He describes their relationship as complementary. “I like to do computer science things. Amanda does the opposite. The more creative stuff,” he said. Poore plans on graduating next spring. She has applied for various internships and is currently waiting for a response from Lone Star Film Society.
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FrIday Burglary, office/Building An officer investigated a report of a stolen laptop from Woolf Hall room 220 at 500 W First St. A student left the laptop computer secured overnight and the next morning it was missing. The case is still active. disturbance Officers responded to a loud noise disturbance at 11:54 p.m. at Centennial Court Apartments at 800 Bering Drive. A resident reported on another resident for having a party that resulted in the loud noise beyond reasonable levels. The case was cleared. thurSday Warrant Service - Misdemeanor A non-student was arrested at 11:41 p.m. for an outstanding warrant out of Grand Prairie, following a traffic stop at 500 S Cooper St. The case was cleared by arrest.
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New sustainability degree benefits students New graduate program will focus on new concepts and usage of resources. By alysia r. Brooks The Shorthorn staff
The university’s new Master’s of Science in Sustainability will teach graduates to create sustainability programs as well as analyze and improve those already in place. Unlike other master’s level programs in North Texas, UTA’s sustainability degree, offered through the Fort Worth Center, will take a range of fields into account. While some classes will focus specifically on basic sustainability concepts, others will deal with issues like the finances, protocols, and social implications involved. “Sustainability is becoming a big issue in our society,” said Mike West, executive director of the Fort Worth Center. “We have to
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petition. “A lot more goes into a pageant than people think,” Kibler said. “For each of the four stages of competition, evening gown, swimsuit, talent and interview, there is a lot of preparation involved like modeling prep, interview training and mock interviews, keeping up with current events, voice lessons, wardrobe shows, fittings and of course many days at the gym. Thankfully I have the MAC.” Throughout the pageant process, UT-Austin alumna Stephany Simien, Ashley Simien’s twin sister, said she remains her sister’s number one fan, and the faith she has in her sister is infallible. “Ashley’s best qualities can’t be summed up in one word, because she has so many,” Simien said. “What makes her so amazing is that she never gives up. She has done so
start looking at the resources we have and how to better use them.” West said one of the main ways to put existing resources to better use is through education, particularly education about sustainability. Megam Topham, graduate adviser for the program, said the degree is for those who desire to learn to efficiently and effectively use resources and lessen the impact of consumption on the environment. Fred Forgey, executive director of graduate programs in real estate, played a key part in putting the new program together. He said students will learn how to get funding for their sustainability projects. The program will not require a thesis and all 36 hours can be completed in one year. Additionally, online textbooks and other moves towards going paperless
much, like perform at the Presidential Inauguration and the Cotton Bowl. I just know she will become a great doctor some day.” Both girls will compete in Texas Hall and at the Arlington Convention Center this week to find out who will be crowned Miss Texas. Winner of Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant receives at least $10,000 in scholarship funds, a furnished apartment, clothes, free dry cleaning, competition wardrobe for the Miss America Pageant and a Lexus to drive for the year. For Kibler, the pageant is her chance to make UTA proud. “There’s something truly special about competing on the same stage where I received my diploma,” Kibler said. “It reminds me how proud I am to be a Maverick and how excited I am to represent our school at the Miss Texas Pageant. Arlington hasn’t taken the crown since 1998, and I think it’s high time we did.” HannaH Dockray news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Miss Teen Fort Worth Rachel Callicutt plays the fiddle for the talent portion of the Miss Texas Preliminary Competition Monday evening in Texas Hall. The final competition will take place on July 2 in Texas Hall.
“There’s something truly special about competing on the same stage where I received my diploma. It reminds me how proud I am to be a Maverick and how excited I am to represent our school at the Miss Texas Pageant. Arlington hasn’t taken the crown since 1998, and I think it’s high time we did.” cristie kibler
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will be worked into the program. Sustainability director Meghna Tare said professionals and students can gain a larger perspective of the challenges of sustainability and how to go about it in a strategic and profitable manner. Applications are being accepted for classes, which begin Aug. 28. For more information about the program, visit w w w. u t a . e d u /f o r t w o r t h / sust. To sign up for the forum, visit www.uta.edu/fortworth/InfoReser vationForm/Index.php.
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curriculum The Master’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies-Sustainability Track requires 36 hours of specified coursework. Courses will be offered Tuesday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Arlington Fort Worth Center. The 12 courses are normally taken in the following sequence (subject to change): FALL SUST 5301 Sustainability Issues Seminar I INTS 5312 Geographic Information Systems INTS 5313 Quantitative Methods INTS 5314 Budgeting & Asset Management WINTER SUST 5304 Sustainability Project Studio A SPRING SUST 5302 Sustainability Issues Seminar II INTS 5316 Grant Writing INTS 5315 Evaluation Research INTS 5311 Social Networking & Communication Strategies MAYMESTER SUST 5305 Sustainability Project Studio B SUMMER SUST 5303 Sustainability Issues Seminar III SUST 5307 Internship in Sustainability
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Christian group can’t bar gays, get school funding tHe associateD Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — An ideologically split Supreme Court ruled Monday that a law school can legally deny recognition to a Christian student group that won’t let gays join, with one justice saying that the First Amendment does not require a public university to validate or support the group’s “discriminatory practices.” The court turned away an appeal from the Christian Legal Society, which sued to get funding and recognition from the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law. The CLS requires that voting members sign a statement of faith and regards “unrepentant participation in or advocacy of a sexually immoral lifestyle” as being inconsistent with that faith. But Hastings, which is in San Francisco, said no recognized campus groups may exclude people due to religious belief or sexual orientation. In a 5-4 judgment the court upheld a lower court’s ruling saying the Christian group’s First Amendment rights of association, free speech and free exercise were not violated by the college’s nondiscrimination policy. “In requiring CLS — in common with all other student organizations — to choose between welcoming all students and forgoing the benefits of official recognition, we hold, Hastings did not transgress constitutional limitations,” said Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who wrote the 5-4 majority opinion for the court’s liberals and moderate Anthony Kennedy. “CLS, it bears emphasis, seeks not parity with other organizations, but a preferential exemption from Hastings’ policy.” Justice Samuel Alito wrote a strong dissent for the court’s conservatives, saying the opinion was “a serious setback for freedom of ex-
pression in this country.” “Our proudest boast of our free speech jurisprudence is that we protect the freedom to express ‘the thought that we hate,’” Alito said, quoting a previous court decision. “Today’s decision rests on a very different principle: no freedom for expression that offends prevailing standards of political correctness in our country’s institutions of higher learning.” The decision is a large setback for the Christian Legal Society, which has chapters at universities nationwide and has won similar lawsuits in other courts. “All college students, including religious students, should have the right to form groups around shared beliefs without being banished from campus,” said Kim Colby, senior counsel at the Christian Legal Society’s Center for Law & Religious Freedom. The 30-member Hastings group was told in 2004 that it was being denied recognition because of its policy of exclusion. According to a society news release, it invites all students to its meetings. “However, CLS voting members and officers must affirm its Statement of Faith,” the statement said. “CLS interprets the Statement of Faith to include the belief that Christians should not engage in sexual conduct outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.” Kennedy said “the era of loyalty oaths is behind us.” “A school quite properly may conclude that allowing an oath or belief-affirming requirement, or an outside conduct requirement, could be divisive for student relations and inconsistent with the basic concept that a view’s validity should be tested through free and open discussion,” Kennedy said.
Justice John Paul Stevens was even harsher, saying while the Constitution “may protect CLS’s discriminatory practices off campus, it does not require a public university to validate or support them.” Stevens, who plans to retire this summer, added that “other groups may exclude or mistreat Jews, blacks and women — or those who do not share their contempt for Jews, blacks and women. A free society must tolerate such groups. It need not subsidize them, give them its official imprimatur, or grant them equal access to law school facilities.” The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, called the decision a “huge step forward for fundamental fairness and equal treatment.” In another case, the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from some Texas parents who wanted to stop their school district from regulating when students can pass out religious-themed material to their classmates. The court refused to hear an appeal from some parents from the Plano Independent School District. In 2005, the district told elementary students that religious-themed material could only be passed out before and after school, at recess, at three school parties or at designated tables. Middle and secondary students could add in lunchtime or between classes. Some parents say the policy dilutes students’ free speech rights. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the school district and the Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal.
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Freshly grown goods close to home Arlington residents find homemade, heartfelt products at local market. By AlAnnA Quillen The Shorthorn senior staff
Biology junior Yasmin Hinojosa felt right at home as she stepped into the realm of fresh produce and homemade crafts in downtown Arlington. Her first visit to the Arlington Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday brought her back to the small town atmosphere she came from in Beeville, Texas. “The people here are really friendly and mingling,” she said. “Everything’s fresh. I like the hometown feel.” The market, located in the heart of the city, serves the community with fresh produce, crafts and other neat finds from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. The market started in October 2009 and runs throughout the warmer months. This year, the market will end sometime in December. Market organizer Kate Grigal, who’s been involved with the market since January, said the market’s building and location is privately owned and solely supported by the vendors that sell. “You get to see the people that actually make and grow the items,” she said. “There’s a personality associated with the products.” Farmer and market vendor John Carter said he’s sold produce for 20 years and has been at the Arlington market every day since it opened. He drives three times a week from Bowie, Texas, about two hours away. “My produce is fresh,” he said. “My homegrown tomatoes were just picked yesterday. Can’t beat that.” A first timer to the market, Arlington resident Vanessa Chandler spent her first five minutes in bliss. “So far so good,” she said as she walked around the market picking and handling produce. “In the first
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nance. Bush said each position will be considered under an individual basis. Texas Tech University officials left open the possibility of layoffs for the first time after state officials told them to dig deeper into its operating budget. Jim Brunjes, vice chancellor and chief financial officer of the Tech system, said the school was fully aware of the need to cut before the governor requested the cuts. Layoffs were not out of the question, but “it’s way too early to start talking about something like that,” Brunjes said. “We’ll need to sit down with senior administrators at each of the component institutions and solicit their ideas,” he said. The University of Texas System is going through another round of layoffs after reorganizing departments. The system will shed another 19 jobs this summer, closing two executive offices and saving $2.2 million a year. The changes aren’t just about saving money, although that remains an issue because of the state deficit, said Randa Safady, UT System vice chancellor for external relations. And she said the significance of the cuts — including the elimination of the Office of Administration and Office of Research and Technology Transfer — go beyond the loss of 19 jobs, or even the trimming of more than $2 million from the budget. “In terms of the realignment, that was a significant process,” she said in a release.
John hArDen news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
other institutions fAcing economic woes • • •
University of North Texas recently implemented hiring freezes Texas Tech University isn’t ruling out layoffs The UT System is going through another round of layoffs after reorganizing departments
few minutes I’ve already bought something.” Customers can’t only dive into a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, but also a variety of crafts, jewelry, art and even homemade dog treats. There is also a knife sharpening vendor with rates under $10 and a representative from a local Cajun restaurant selling on-site breakfast items for under $5. Business marketing junior Putti Sok said her and a friend, Hinojosa, discovered the market through their walks to downtown. As a frequent thrift store shopper, Sok said she enjoyed the craft stands inside the market. “Markets are much more unique,” she said. “I heard there’s new things here every week so I want to keep coming back.” Grigal said she and Joe Bruner, market organizer and former city council member, are always working to bring new attractions to the market. “It’s easy to become passionate about the community,” she said. “We want to make it a more personal shopping experience.” Chandler said she was too lazy to go to a market in Dallas and surprised herself when she realized there was one in Arlington. “The food just looks better than it does in a grocery store,” she said. Arlington resident Randi Hudgins said the market gives
customers a chance to meet with local farmers face to face. “You’re putting money back into your community,” she said. “Plus, the produce is fresh and better. It’s a richer taste and I just feel better when I eat it.”
AlAnnA Quillen news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
Don’t miss Fridays The “Egg Lady” as referred to by market regulars, sells all natural eggs from free range chickens for $4.50 per dozen. A steel drum player also sets up gives shoppers something to listen to. The Sanford House sells baked goods as well. Fridays and Saturdays These vendors are constant regulars during both market days: Carter Farms, Walnut Creek Farms, Biscuit Head Bakery Co., Texas Olive Oil, Homemade Gourmet, Apache Creek Crafts by Debi, Cosmos Wood Shop, Desert Creek Honey, JC Sharps Knife Sharpening, Cato’s Jewelry & Wood Crafts
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Arlington resident Vannessa Chandler picks through produce on the Carter Farms table. Chandler said she visits markets in Dallas and didn’t know Arlington had it’s very own market.
upcoming events July: A coloring contest for young children will be held through the July 4 weekend. The prize is a family of four trip to a local water park. Pie enthusiasts can take part in a pie making contest on the last weekend of the month. People can register on the market website in the coming weeks. August: Market organizers are working with a local art gallery to host an art show throughout the month. Check the market website for details. September: On Saturday Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the market will partner with charity March of Dimes and host Burgers for Babies, a burger cook-off with local hamburger restaurants. Local celebrities will judge the cook-off and all proceeds will go to the charity. October: Market organizers are working to have a pumpkin carving contest.
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Business marketing junior Putti Sok, left, and biology junior Yasmin Hinojosa admire pieces of jewelry from a craft stand inside the market. The two discovered the market simply from walking by and noticing the signs on the edge of the road.
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Unsigned notes reason for loan delays Students still waiting for aid probably haven’t signed a master promissory note. By Allie cochrAn The Shorthorn staff
Students’ failure to return signed notes to the financial aid office are still preventing funds from being distributed to Mavericks awaiting checks. Unsigned master promissory notes proved to be the largest culprit for delayed disbursement of loan money. With the mandated change from the Federal Stafford Loan to the Federal Direct Loan, students were required to sign a new promissory note. “You don’t have to sign one every year, but because we changed programs, every student had to sign one,” said Karen Krause, Office of Financial Aid director. UTA’s financial aid office sent students messages telling them to sign new notes for the new loan program, Krause said. “We sent two e-mails to all of our fall and spring students, and we put something in their award letter that
was that golden rod color, that said you needed to [sign new note],” Krause said. Though the financial aid office informed students, many delays resulted anyway, Krause said. Kelly Miller, with the Texas Tech Office of Financial Aid, attributes their smooth transition to Direct loan from the Stafford loan to their student’s prompt return of signed promissory notes. “We sent out mass e-mails at the end of April to all registered students telling them to sign a new promissory note,” Miller said. The mass e-mails ensured a quick return of signed loan agreements to the university, Miller said. Once universities receive notes from students, the institution can send agreements to the Department of Education who, then, disburse funds back to the university in the name of the students. This cycle is contingent on student’s signing and returning promissory notes to their university’s financial aid office. Krause said some students did what they needed to do to claim their loan money, but most students
failed to take the steps necessary to transition from their former loan to the Direct Loan. Interdisciplinary studies sophomore Kenny Jacobs is one student who heeded the counsel of the financial aid office. Jacobs said he signed his note early and received a confirmation for doing so, yet received his funds later than expected. Jacobs said his loans were delayed because of a mix up with the Department of Education, despite having his promissory note signed early. Krause said students, like Jacobs, who signed their note in April but still did not receive funds before the summer session began were rare. “Some people did what they were suppose to do but it didn’t sync up, and those were the most frustrating,” Krause said. Krause attributes these incidences to miscommunication between the Department of Education and their financial aid office. However, Krause also said students were not signing promissory notes, which prevented money from
being disbursed. A signed promissory note contracts a student to repay the loan they are receiving from the government. Government loans require only one signed promissory note independent of the number of loans accepted. This standard led to confusion among loan recipients, thus unsigned repayment agreements. Loan recipients, or promisors, of Federal Stafford funds signed one repayment agreement distinct to the former program. However, because all loans previously classified as Stafford loans became Direct loans, students were required to sign a new contract specific to their new loan. The Department of Education, which oversees loan programs, cannot disburse money to universities on behalf of a student without a signed promissory note from the promisor.
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June 24 issue of MavWire. Ward has been involved in many changes that helped shape the university’s operating budget throughout the years. “Rusty was instrumental in drafting our designated tuition plans over the last several years, and also instrumental in securing the lease agreement for the natural gas drilling on the campus,” Hall said. “Both of these initiatives have brought much financial stability to the university during very difficult economic times enabling the university to continue to grow and move forward toward our aspirations of becoming a major research university.” Kelly Davis, formerly assistant vice president for academic financial affairs in the Office of the Provost, will succeed Ward as interim vice president. “Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job, and I’m looking forward to working closely with her in her expanded role.” Spaniolo said in MavWire.
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We can all be Mavericks Arlington and UTA should unite to expand Maverick Country
Drive under the university’s central bridge on South Cooper Street and you’ll be welcomed to “Maverick Country.” You might even be pulled over by university police enforcing the speed limit on the stretch of Cooper Street that runs through campus. But the old banner is a little dated. The university and the city are working together to blur the lines between the campus and Arlington. Before too long, “Maverick Country” will extend well beyond university boundaries in what developers call “College Town.” “This is an exciting time to be a part of downtown Arlington. Things are hapjoin tHE discussion pening, and they’re not just conceptual Comment at our website: ideas anymore. The www.TheShorthorn.com wheels are turnFriend us on Facebook: ing, and Arlington www.facebook.com/shorthorn is changing,” said Watch us on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/utashorthorn Moody Alexander, Downtown ArlingFollow us on Twitter: ton Management @UTAShorthorn Corp. chairman, during an on-campus meeting in March. The university broke ground on the $78 million special events center earlier this year, but that’s just one of the many projects designed to enhance the aesthetics of the campus and city borders. The Center Street Project, a $2.2 million public plaza and landscape project near the special events center, will add open space, sidewalks, gardens, park furnishings and area lighting. College Park, the $80 million multi-use complex, will include residence halls and apartments, a new campus welcome center, a satellite campus police station and more than 24,000 square feet of retail and office space. The project will also include a 1,800-space parking garage, which will have some spaces dedicated to city use. And these facilities aren’t just intended for student use. The special event center will be easier to access for Arlington residents to enjoy a basketball or volleyball game, or to walk the grounds of the public plaza that will sit near the center. “The partnership between the city and the school will be the lifeline that keeps the city thriving,” Mayor Robert Cluck told The Shorthorn in May. He’s right. But that partnership means more than local businesses touting blue and orange. it requires Arlington residents to get on board with the vision and change as well. Buy a shirt. Go to a game. Most importantly, Go Mavericks! — The Shorthorn editorial board
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Crisis in the gulf — not outer space aliens — reason to unite
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remember when the 1996 summer film independence Day was released in theaters. There was a lot of hoopla surrounding the film, and even then — while in the slightly older than 10 age bracket — i thought the only time Americans would truly be united is if aliens attacked. But i was wrong — BP is doing a pretty fantastic job of angering Americans. Too much emphasis is placed on standing united on July 4, but alas, our elders pressure us — liberals, conservatives, teams Jacob and Edward — to annually set aside our differences and hug it out. Surely we can agree on something as drastic as an oil spill that’s destroying a rich, thriving ecosystem, right? But even then we poke fun at one another, insult President Barack Obama’s use of language when detailing whose rear end he’s going to kick, and belly chuckle at headlines that say BP has enlisted the help of Hollywood stars to clean up the slick. Really though, what’s more patriotic
mark bauEr bauer is a journalism senior and the shorthorn editor in chief. join the discussion by commenting at theshorthorn.com. than oil? We’ve relied on it to tote us around since our great-great-great-grandfathers decided to use automobiles as the floodgates to oil dependency. So when millions of gallons of it are literally being poured down the drain — we’re easily angered. A very credible website lists a few accessories either produced directly from oil or transported by machinery that use it. So unless you walked it from the as-
sembly line, to the store, and then home — we’re all guilty of oil dependency. Even environmental-protector extraordinaire Al Gore, who of late, looks like he uses a lot of oil in his hair. Artificial turf — for the jocks. Beach umbrellas — for use by everyone seeking shade on every other beach not located in the gulf. Crayons — for the kids. Fishing rods — for every other body of water except for the Dead Sea (you thought i was going to say the gulf, didn’t you? Well, that too.) Shampoo — everyone, i hope. Lipstick — for the women (and select men.) So, while you’re out celebrating our independence as a nation, don’t judge your neighbor for driving his civilian Hummer to and from work. Remember that you, too, are guilty of oil dependency, and it will take a combined effort — as countrymen — to come up with new energy resources for the future. Did i mention BP is a British-based company? Fitting. Happy independence Day!
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his summer UTA is hosting summer camps for all ages ranging from as young as 8 to as old as 65 years old. These camps will include residential camps, where individuals will stay overnight or even for a few days in one of the five dormitories. Also, day camps and new Maverick orientations will be scheduled for the summer months. if you’re attending summer classes you’ve probably already seen a swarm of teenagers flocking toward the Maverick Activities Center or even band students with instruments in tow around the Fine Arts Building. One question that seems to have gone unasked is how do the students feel about this? While summer camp attendees are here for leisure, students are studying for summer classes and working. A growing frustration with students is the lack of respect from our younger guests when it
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How do you celebrate July 4th? Britt Robbins It’s my dad’s bday so we go up to his family’s property in the middle of nowhere, Oklahoma and shoot off fireworks and barbecue of course. Kenny Jacobs Fireworks and barbecue with friends and family.
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jEssica parnEll parnell is a public relations senior and copy editor for the shorthorn. join the discussion by commenting at theshorthorn.com. comes to studying, eating and even sleeping. All three are required for success in academics. Students in residence halls don’t realize that they paid for the thunder of feet in the corridor at 10 p.m., the lounge full of campers and interruptions while doing schoolwork in the study areas of the dor-
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Cody Early Go to class and PAY ATTENTION! Evelyn Barker Use the library. There are subject specialists for every major and tons of expensive resources freely available to you. Irene Forrester Get a buddy for every class. Preferably someone who hears and thinks differently than you. Use the resources UTA has to offer. They are not all listed anywhere. So if you have a need, ask your professor, advisor or fellow stu-
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mitories. Even students who aren’t residents face problems when visiting the Connection Café, where lines of visiting youth and counselors discourage most students from eating. But while students are frustrated with the influx of visitors, they should consider how the university could benefit from hosting these camps. Students don’t realize that the net income of these camps goes directly to renovating and updating residence halls. “it allows us to connect with our community,” said Lauren Miller, Conference and Marketing Services coordinator. in addition to funding renovations, the camps also create scholarships for students to attend UTA, offer work for students, recruit new students and generate wonderful exposure.
dent. Take extra vitamins, especially Vitamin Bs. Your body depletes them under stress. We all know that college = STRESS. Faith Chatham As an “old grad” with multiple degrees... when we were young we thought we should be more serious. Heck. Now that I’m much older, I just wish I’d had more fun! Make Friends. Study but don’t be too serious. ENJOY YOURSELF. Years from now the relationships you’ll treasure will include those that were fun as well as those that enriched you spiritually and intellectually. Claudia Rivera-Lawrence Have a car to move around. There is no public transportation.
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Marquez Haynes, the school’s all-time leading scorer, will take part in the 2010 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on July 9th. Haynes will suit up for the Detroit Pistons, who have shown a lot of interest in the 6’3” point guard, and said he hopes to acclimate himself to the NBA game. “Summer league’s the next step,” Haynes said. “I kind of knew I might not get drafted, so I’m already prepared to get after it playing in the league.” The NBA Summer League will also feature ten of the top 14 draft picks, including the No. 1 pick overall, John Wall.
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Former UTA guard Marquez Haynes will play for the Detroit Pistons’ NBA summer league team in Las Vegas starting in July.
Junior setter Raegan Daniel and senior pitcher Jason Mitchell were selected by school officials to represent UT-Arlington as SLC Scholar-Athletes of the Year, the league announced on last week. Scholar-athletes are students who maintain a 3.20 grade point average while completing two years of intercollegiate competition at the school they were nominated. Daniel, who had nine kills and 40 assists against Oklahoma this season, led the Mavericks in hitting percentage and assists as a junior. Mitchell recently signed a contract with the Kansas City Royals, and was named the SLC Pitcher of the Week four times this season. — Sam Morton
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Senior Pitcher Jason Mitchell was selected along with volleyball setter Reagan Daniel as SCL Scholar -Athletes of the Year by school officals.
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Rett Varner signed a professional contract and reported to the Florida Marlins spring training facility for a mini-camp before he reports to the Jamestown Jammers, the Marlins’ short-season Single-A team. Jason Mitchell signed a contract with the Kansas City Royals and made his professional debut for the Royals’ Rookie League team. He’s only allowed one hit in his two innings of work so far. Logan Bawcom signed a professional contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is expected to debut for the Ogden Raptors, the Dodgers’ rookie team, this week. Michael Choice is still in the process of negotiating a contract with the Oakland Athletics, and hopes to sign by August.
Say this five times fast. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics chose UT Arlington Athletic Director Pete Carlon as one of the Under Armour Athletic Director’s of the Year this week. As tongue tying as it is, Carlon was named the West AD of the Year in Division I for his 14 years of direction of a UT-Arlington athletic program that captured 51 Southland Conference titles and three Southland Conference (SLC) Commissioner’s Cups, which recognizes the conference’s best overall athletics program.
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EXCEL movie Fireworks to light up night sky series continues across Metroplex this weekend Thursday with The Last Song Other cities have festivities lined up for the Fourth of July weekend.
EXCEL Campus Activities will continue its Summer Movie Series this Thursday with a showing of The Last Song at approximately 8:45 p.m. this Thursday on the west lawn of the Maverick Activities Center. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Lone Star Auditorium of the MAC. The summer series will end on August 5 with a drive-in movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. All movies are free. Popcorn is also free, but candy and soft drinks will be available for purchase. –John Harden
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Students can seek out a number of places to go out and see fireworks exploding against the night sky this weekend. But some can’t seem to decide where to go to see firework shows. “I’ll be studying for my anatomy class, but depending on everyone’s schedules, we decide on the day of,” said nursing sophomore Insiya Abbas. However, alumna Salsabil Hoque wants this Fourth of July to be special. “I don’t know where I will be going,” she said. “But this year will be more special since I’m getting married on Friday.” Psychology sophomore Rehan Ellahi said the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is the best place to watch the night sky for fireworks. “I used to go to the Ranger’s place
when I was younger with my family,” Ellahi said. “We would bring blankets and lay on the grass while watching fireworks.” Starting Saturday, places like Kaboom Town in Addison, the Frisco Freedom Fest 2010 in Frisco, the Lone Star and Stripes Fireworks at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Farmer’s Branch Independence Day Celebration, and the Arlington Highlands will host fireworks displays. The Farmer’s Branch Independence Day Celebration will be held at the Historical Park and gates will open at 6:30 p.m. The admission is free for the fun family-friendly event, where the band Emerald City will perform for the crowd at 8 p.m. This has been an ongoing occasion for the last 20 years or so and usually averages about 7,000 people, said event coordinator Frances Stover. Not only is Farmer’s Branch putting on a show for its community, but they
have also set aside some time to show support for the troops. They will collect donations at the event for soldiers, Stover said. “I love this event, particularly leaders in training,” she said. Leaders in training are a group of young volunteers who help with all the donations, and send them to the troops. Stover has resided in the city for 24 years and has participated in this event for 18 years. The fireworks display at Farmer’s Branch will also be an intimate one, Stover said. She said the city will use low level fireworks, which don’t shoot too high in the sky. “It gives the audience an up close and personal experience,” she said. saRa waDUD news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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‘The LasT song’ (Pg) 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 1 Miley Cyrus stars as a teenager who reconnects with her father years after her parents go through a divorce in this adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel. Source: All Movie Guide.
‘KicK-ass’ (R) 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 8 Kick-Ass tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski, a comic-book fanboy, who uses his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to fight crime. There’s only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers. Source: Movie Fone
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‘how To TRain YoUR DRagon’ (Pg) 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 22 The son of a Viking chief must capture a dragon to mark his passage into manhood and prove his worthiness to the tribe in directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois’ adaptation of Cressida Cowell’s popular children’s book. Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse provide voices for the DreamWorks Animation production. Source: All Movie Guide
‘a nighTmaRe on eLm sTReeT’ (R) 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 29 Platinum Dunes revives the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise with this reworking of slasher film legend Freddy Krueger, a deceased child killer who torments the dreams of the teenagers of Springwood, Ohio. Source: All Movie Guide
‘wiLLY wonKa & The chocoLaTe FacToRY’ (g) 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 Enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats. The fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather (Jack Albertson) Source: All Movie Guide
KNOW YOUR FACTS: • The number of college students who do not drink has increased to approximately 20% • 90% of students feel that they do not know how to drink responsibly. • 159,000 of today’s first year college students will drop out of school for alcohol –or other drug – related reasons. • Alcohol consumption by college students is linked to at least 600,000 unintentional injuries each year. • Every year, 1,400 American college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related inadvertent injuries, including motor vehicle accidents. FOR COALITION INFORMATION, go to: www.tcchallenge.org/UTA.htm
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Pool and sun necessities 1. Sunscreen – Not sure what Sun Protection Factor, or SPF, to use? Multiply the SPF by 10 minutes to get the time a person can be in the sun before they start to burn. 2. Swimwear – Obviously. 3. Towel – For drying off or sunbathing in the grass. 4. Drinking Water – While you may be surrounded by water in a pool, drinking water will offset the dehydration that can occur from the heat. 5. Snacks – Just wait 30 minutes before getting back in. 6. Pool Toys – Because water can only entertain for so long. 7. Flotation Devices, Floats – Whether for the strong or new swimmer, rafts and other water-winged devices offer aid for a dip in the pool.
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Area Arlington pools such as Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center, Hugh Smith Indoor Pool, Allen Bolen Pool and Bad Konigshofen Family Aquatic Center offer amenities such water slides, lap pools, current rivers and interactive water features for local and surrounding residents during the summer months.
Arlington pools offer an escape from the heat By Melissa Boon The Shorthorn staff
Arlington offers an array of swimming pools to cool off during the summer. While some are more family-oriented, others are convenient for the more “serious” swimmers, but all are open to the public who want to chill from the hot Texas sun. Arlington is home to seven community pools, a water park and other privatelyowned public pools like the ones at the Maverick Activities center.
Finance graduate student, Zunaib Yousuf, said it was the first time he got in a swimming pool. “It was a great experience,” Yousuf said with a huge grin on his face. “I learned how to hold my breath and how to float.” Yousuf said he isn’t thinking about taking swimming lessons yet, but will try to learn on his own. Biology junior Travis Ice said he comes to relax at the MAc and the Allen Bolden Pool off of South center
Street. Ice is a scuba diving instructor for the company University Scuba, a program that offers scuba diving classes through the university. He says knows about the different swimming pools in the area and brings his scuba weights when he goes to the pool. “I can sit at the bottom and relax,” Ice said. “It’s peaceful and quiet down there.” There are pools for everyone. From water slides and current rivers, to lap pools and diving boards, Arlington
aquatic centers offer various outlets for the summer heat. Richard Bosquez, of Fort Worth, said he wanted to take his 5-year-old daughter Avery out for a well deserved splash. Due to budget constraints, Bosquez said the city of Fort Worth has had to shut down all but one its city-run pools and found himself at the Randol Mill Family Aquatic center on a hot Wednesday afternoon. “My wife had come here before,” Bosquez said. “I looked it up online and
saw the different features. It seemed nice.” What Richard didn’t realize was that this pool is closed on Wednesday. Avery, not discouraged, says she goes to the pool often. “I love to be in the water,” she said. Fortunately for Avery there are other pools in the Arlington area to get her feet wet.
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Swimming pools in Arlington: Howard Moore Play Pool
Helen wessler Play Pool
Hours: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 12-6 p.m., Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m., closed Tuesdays admission Fee: $3 under 48 inches, 48 inches and above $3.50, 12 months and under free open dates: June 5-Aug. 20 address: Howard Moore Park, 1999 Bever Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76013 contact information: 817-2750712
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 1-6 p.m., closed Mondays admission Fee: $2 under 48 inches, 48 inches and above $2, 12 months and under FREE open dates: June 5-Aug. 13 address: Helen Wessler Park, 2310 Greenway St., Arlington, Texas 76010 contact information: 817275-7561
Maverick activities center (Mac) summer Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12-1:20 p.m. lap swim (indoor), 4:30-7 p.m. lap swim, 7-9 p.m. lap and recreational swimming (Mondays and Wednesdays only). Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6 p.m. lap swim, 6-9 p.m. lap and recreational swimming. Saturday 12-4 p.m. lap and recreational swimming admission Fee: Free with student I.D., community membership $270 for 3 months, $510 for 6 months and $960 for 1 year. Alumni association membership (also available to everyone, not just alumni) $95 for 3 months, $190 for 6 months and $375 for 1 year contact information: 817-2723277 address: UTA, 500 W. Nedderman St., Arlington, Texas 76013
Helen Wessler Play Pool is a giant kiddy pool, said alumna Renee Johnson. “I think this is great. There is no deep water so I don’t have to worry. It’s relaxing,” said Johnson, who took her 6-year-old, Aiden. The pool features water slides and other games. It also includes a shade structure, a small grass area and a concession stand. The Johnsons normally go to Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center but it’s closed on Wednesdays. This is the first time they’ve been here. Any time is a good time to enjoy the pool, said Renee Johnson, who is a fourth grade teacher in Irving ISD and is on vacation for the summer.
woodland west Pool Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 8-10 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m., closed Mondays admission Fee: $3 under 48 inches, 48 inches and above $3.50, 12 months and under free open dates: June 5-Aug. 13 address: Woodland West Park, 3200 Norwood Lane, Arlington, Texas 76013 contact information: 817-2770582
Hurricane HarBor admission Fee: Children 2 years and under are free, $59.99 season pass, general admission $25.99, junior under 48 inches $19.99 address: Hurricane Harbor, 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, Texas 76006 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Bad konigsHoFen FaMily aquatic center Hours: Monday to Saturday 12-7 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m., closed Tuesdays admission Fee: $5.50 under 48 inches, 48 inches and above $6, 12 months and under FREE open dates: May 29-31, June 5-Aug. 22, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, Sept. 3-5 address: SJ Stovall Park, 2800 W. Sublett Road, Arlington, Texas 76017 contact information: 817-4595223
randol Mill FaMily aquatic center Hours: Monday to Saturday 12-7 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m., closed Wednesdays admission Fee: $5.50 under 48 inches, 48 inches and above $6, 12 months and under free open dates: May 29-31, June 5-Aug. 22, Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, Sept. 3-5 address: Randol Mill Park, 1924 Randol Mill Park Road, Arlington, Texas 76012 contact information: 817-275-7542 Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center offers a variety of play structure such as water slides, current channel and vortex pools. Jacelynn Hudgins has been there twice with her 5-year-old. “I like it. It’s cool,” she said. “It’s cheap and it’s a nice way to spend the afternoon.” Hudgins used to live in Arlington, very close to the park. She now lives in Watauga but said the 20-minute drive is still worth it. Paying a maximum of $6 per person, the park resembles a small water park and features leisure areas, pavilions, shower facilities and concessions. Rachel McBrown, sitting at a table under a tent, is deciding whether she is going to take her 5-monthold to the water or not, while her other little boy can’t make up his mind about what he is going to do next – the water slide or the current river. “I like it here because it’s not too deep and I can let him run free,” McBrown said. McBrown said she goes to the pool at least twice during the summer.
allen Bolden Pool Hours: Monday to Saturday 12-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m., closed Wednesdays admission Fee: $3 under 48 inches, 48 inches and above $3.50, 12 months and under free open dates: June 5 – Aug. 20 address: Vandergriff Park, 2800 A S. Center St., Arlington, Texas 76014 contact Information: 817-472-8950 The Allen Bolden Pool is an L-shaped 50meter pool. The pool features deep and low spots to please different skilled swimmers said Renee Williams, an Arlington resident who took her five boys. “It’s more convenient for all of them,” said Williams whose youngest is 3-years-old and oldest is 14. “The other pools are for younger children and this is really an affordable price.” Dustin Chmielewski visited with his family and friends and said he used to visit very often but recently was his first time stopping by in 3 years. “I really like the high dive [diving board],” he said. Allen Bolden Pool has two diving boards and other additional amenities like concession stands, shade structures and a large grass area.
HugH sMitH indoor Pool Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30-4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1-4 p.m., Friday 6-8 p.m., Saturday 1-5 p.m., Sunday 3-5 p.m. admission Fee: 2 to 11 year old $3, 12 year old and above $3.50, 24 months and under free, facility card required for all open dates: Year round address: Hugh Smith Recreation Center, 1815 New York Ave., Arlington, Texas 76010 contact information: 817-275-0513
The Roots make their soulful hip-hop show that being a house band hasn’t ruined the real roots that got them there. Since the group plays covers and revamps songs on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” it’s fitting that they include a remixed song with the folk supergroup Monsters of Folk. “Dear God 2.0” takes the original track “Dear God (Sincerely MOF)” and puts lead MC Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter’s vocals on top of the calm theme set up by MOF. The song is by Trotter’s lyrical flow as he gives his thoughts to God. The bands ninth album represents The Roots as they keep their neo soul feel with their extensive instrumentation held down by drummer Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson. Each song keeps the beat light with smooth grooves and with the title track and single “How I Got Over,” the band shows you that this group hasn’t gotten stale nor avoided its true calling by being a welcoming act. — Andrew Plock
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university entries into the parade for about 10 years. Throughout the years, the university’s involvement has changed a lot, but was started as a way for the university to be more visible to the community, Ressl said. He said several groups would have their own entry this year, including university Spirit Groups, the College of Engineering, EXCEL Student Activities, the UTA Formula Society of Automotive Engineers racing team and UTA Ambassadors. Owens said the parade route won’t be affected by construction, but seating and parking might be affected. She said the east side of Pecan Street will not be usable and people should be prepared to find seating. She also said due to construction, some of the usual parking will not be available, but the university will allow access to other parking lots on campus. A parking map is available at the Arlington 4th of July Celebration Association website. UTA alumnus Patrick Davis said he has attended the parade
several times, and has been in the parade at least four times, including one stint as a grand marshal in 2004, representing the Arlington High School student council. He said his other times in the parade were riding with Arlington High School cheerleaders and with the Boy Scouts. He said his favorite thing about the parade was riding with the cheerleaders. “I was only seven or eight years old at the time,� Davis said. “The cheerleaders threw out candy. Everybody liked the cheerleaders.� Davis, whose parents both taught in the Arlington Independent School District, said his family likes to watch the Arlington High School Marching Band because they’re fans. He said they watch and critique the band and cheerleaders. Owens said the parade attracts larger crowds, up to 50,000, when held on weekdays, but people tend to go out of town during the weekend. She said she expects around 30,000 people to attend.
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Immigration and freedom debates span the length of America’s narrative ALI AMIR MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn staff
Since July 4, 1776, Americans have valued economic, social, and political freedom, Allan Saxe, Political Science associate professor, said. “The debate always is about the degree and what kind of freedoms,� Saxe said. “Today, the issue is as critical as ever.� This Saturday, the nation will celebrate the 234th anniversary of the signing of the document that established The U.S., The Declaration of Independence. Today, many of the same debates continue, like freedom and immigration. Pundits, politicians, immigrants and citizens alike look back to the documents written then for guidance on how to answer these questions now.
“We need to re-emphasize in our public schools, colleges, what it means to be an American and the concept of freedom, which I fear is sorely lacking today.�
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1789 U.S. Constitution — Gave Congress the power to “establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization.�
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Immigration Act of 1819 — Set standards for vessels bringing immigrants.
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1849 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo – Granted U.S. citizenship to Mexicans living in the territory ceded by Mexico to the United States.
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1868 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — Guaranteed “All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States . . .�
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Contract Labor Law of 1885 — Outlawed the practice of signing up foreign laborers to work in America for low wages. No immigrant could have a job or a promise of a job before landing.
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Immigration Act of 1907 — Allowed the president to make an agreement with Japan to limit the number of Japanese immigrants.
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National Origins (First Quota) Act of 1921 — Limited the number of immigrants from any country to 3 percent of the foreign-born persons of that nationality living in the U.S. in 1910.
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National Origins (Second Quota) Act of 1924 — Further discriminated against Southern and Eastern Europeans by limiting the number of immigrants from any country to 2 percent of foreign born persons of that nationality living in the U.S. in 1890.
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Displaced Persons Act of 1948 — Allowed into the U.S. refugees from countries ravaged by World War II, but their entry was charged to the national quota limits established in 1924.
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McCarren-Walter Act of 1952 — Maintained the quota system and limited immigration to 150,000 persons a year.
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Immigration Act of 1965 — Abolished the national origins quota system. After 5 years residency in the U.S, immigrants may apply for naturalized citizenship.
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Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 — Made it illegal for employers to knowingly hire illegal immigrants. It also set up a process to grant amnesty and legal papers to about 1.5 million undocumented people in the U.S.
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Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 — Authorized more border patrol agents and a triple fence along the San Diego border, creating tougher penalties for smuggling people and creating fraudulent documents, and created an “expedited removal� process to remove anyone trying to enter the U.S. without proper documents.
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USA Patriot Act of 2001 — Put immigration under the control of the newly created Department of Homeland Security and tripled the budget for Border Patrol agents along the Canadian border.
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“When it all began the ideas were the most noble in the history of the world,� Political Science senior Patrick Modrovsky said. The idea that a person was their own independent entity and the government couldn’t make someone do things outside of their will was revolutionary, Modrovsky said. He said the concept of freedom has changed and people don’t understand what it means anymore. However, Murphy said that someone doesn’t have to be a descendent of the founding families to know what it is to be American. Everyone who comes to America can appreciate that they are free. “People take it for granted,� Murphy said. “I don’t think about freedom every day.� He said immigration laws run counter to the so-called “melting pot,� but times have changed and laws need to change with them. Saxe said the United States, in its early years, had a strict quota system on immigration and where immigrants originated. “Immigration in the early 18th century was largely unregulated, but the oceans kept the immigration patterns low,� Saxe said. “In parts of the 19th and early 20th century there was much immigration. But again, immigrants only came from ‘approved’ places, largely European in origin.� In 1965, immigration laws changed radically by repealing the quota system and allowing immigrants from all over the world, Saxe said. He said there is a misconception that immigration has been curtailed. “We still admit around 2 million legally and who knows how many illegal immigrants arrive,� Saxe said. “Legal immigrants are scrutinized more, but still we admit more than any other country in the world in total numbers.� Modrovsky said becoming a citizen requires people to know more than most natural-born citizens do. Modrovsky said violating the process of entering the country is disrespecting the people who have worked hard to get here legally. “It doesn’t matter if you come from Afghanistan, Ethiopia or Ecuador,� Modrovsky said. “If you come here and go through the process, I’ll be there to shake your hand. You are one of us.� Saxe said in past years, our public school system largely socialized immigrants into what it meant to be an American. He said this has been either abandoned or lessened in favor of cultural diversity and international awareness. According to The Intercollegiate Studies Institute, out of 2,508 participants of a Civil Liberties Quiz, the average score was 49 percent. College professors averaged 55 percent. “We need to re-emphasize in our public schools, colleges, what is means to be an American and the concept of freedom, which I fear is sorely lacking today.� Saxe said. Every country has some observance and our legends and history are important symbolically if nothing else, Saxe said. These events derive from historical places, but perhaps have been amplified through the years — every nation has them, he said. news-editor@shorthorn.uta.edu
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Elaborate Explosions Two students discuss what fireworks help them revel in Fourth of July celebrations ALLIE COCHRAN The Shorthorn staff
English senior Jason Robinson knows a good firework when he spots one, acknowledging that not all explosions are equal. “The volcano is the best because it sprays and goes everywhere,” he said. Also, the mention of Roman candles stirred Robinson’s childhood memories of shooting the explosives with his friends during Fourth of July festivities. David Burke of VIP Sparklers in Duncanville said people always try to go over the top for July 4th celebrations by purchasing the most explosive and elaborate fireworks. However, the explosive fireworks used in large event spectacles are inaccessible to individual consumers. Containing enough magnesium, chloride, and potassium to be classified as a bomb, many fireworks are limited to licensed firework handlers. Unlicensed consumers eager to shoot off sparks in their backyards come in swarms to buy blackcats and smokebombs, Burke said. Blackcats is a firework producer that sells a variety of festive explosives. Smoke bombs, as the name implies, produces clouds of smoke, but no sparks. “Our most poplar fireworks are probably blackcats and smokebombs. Sparklers are popular too,” Burke said. The entire body of a sparkler acts as the fuse, which is why they last so long. Although sparklers do not propel sparks into the air, they allow their handler to steer the sparks. Education graduate student Catrina Koszewski ranks sparklers as her favorite firework, although she admits not knowing the names of a lot of the fireworks she find mesmerizing.
“I don’t know the names of a lot of the fireworks,” Koszewski said.“I like sparklers the best because they last t h e longest.” Robinson is quick to rank his least favorite firework. “Snakes are the worst,” he said. “The bottom of them stain the grass and the concrete.” Robinson’s finger traced the slow arch motion from left to right produced by the snake as it burns, illustrating the reason for his dislike of the “dumb” firework. Although Koszewski and Robinson have their choice of celebratory flame to light on the Fourth of July, there are many different types of fireworks available for consumers. Fourth of July firework sales triple the amount of product sold throughout the rest of the year, Burke said. Innovation in the fireworks arena broadens purchasing options every year, he said. “If we normally carry about 10,000, we have over 100,000 fireworks on hand in the warehouse during the Fourth of July,” Burke said. With new displays of burning lights coming out every year, the chance for consumers’ favorites to change increases, he said. ALLIE COCHRAN news-editor@shorthorn.uta.edu
10 FIREWORK VIEWING LOCATIONS 1. Kaboom Town When: 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, July 3 Where: Addison Circle Park, Bud Light Main Stage, 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison, Texas 75001 2. Fair Park When: 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 5th Where: Fair Park, 1121 First Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 3. Lake Grapevine’s 28th July 4th Extravaganza When: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Grapevine Lake, Grapevine, Texas 76051 4. Frisco Freedom Fest 2010 When: 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 3 Where: Simpson Plaza at City Hall, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, Texas 75034 5. Lone Stars and Stripes Fireworks When: 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4 Where: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, Texas 6. City of Bedford 4th Fest/Island Adventure 2010 When: 12 p.m.- 11 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Bedford Boys Ranch Park, 2801 Forest Ridge Road, Bedford, Texas 76021 7. Red, White and Lewisville Fireworks Display When: 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Vista Ridge Mall area, Lewisville, Texas 8. Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 3 Where: Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 9. Flower Mound’s Annual Independence Day Celebration When: 7-10 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Bakersfield Park, 121 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound, Texas 75028 10. Arlington Highlands July 4th Celebration When: 7-10 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Arlington Highlands, Arlington, Texas
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Nursing professor receives national recognition LeFlore will be inducted into the National League of Nurses this fall. By AlysiA R. BRooks The Shorthorn staff
Judy LeFlore wants to make it easier for student nurses to learn by incorporating new practices into the modern classroom. As part of the UTA nursing associate professor’s efforts, she and some of her colleagues use a strategy that has experts model behavior for students while explaining the process in detail. This allows students to see and hear a practiced individual at work before making any attempt at the same procedure. The more common practice in the past was to simply have students read procedures and try to reproduce them, then correct errors after the fact. LeFlore, 61, has been honored as a fellow for innovation by the National League for Nursing in light of her contributions. LeFlore will be inducted in the fall along with the other 2010 inductees at an Academy meeting during the NLN’s Education Summit in Las Vegas. The league’s Academy of Nursing Education has recognized LeFlore as a national leader in the use of highfidelity simulation technology in the classroom. She was the first graduate faculty member at UTA’s College of Nursing to integrate this technology into her teaching.
LeFlore said being named a fellow was a surprise and that she was both humbled and honored to be chosen. “It validates what I’ve already done and motivates me to continue to work to be an excellent teacher,” she said. “It validates our College of Nursing at UTA and says we provide an outstanding education with a nationallyrecognized faculty.” The College of Nursing utilizes full-body computerized mannequins that can be programmed to respond to nursing students’ intervention. These mannequins are programmed with heartbeats, pulses, blood-pressure and breathing functions that can be read by the same instruments used on live patients. The league is a nursing and healthcare education organization of over 30,000 members. It established the Academy of Nursing Education in 2007 and has inducted 86 fellows in the following years. LeFlore was nominated by colleagues, including Pamela Jeffries, associate dean for academic affairs at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. LeFlore and Jeffries have worked on a number of nursing education projects over the years and have served on panels together as experts in simulation technology. Jeffries said LeFlore was a pioneer in teaching and learning innovations and that she would be a great addition to the Academy of Nursing Education.
In order to be named a fellow, a candidate must have made significant and lasting contributions to the field. Beverly A. Malone, chief executive officer of the league, said it depends on these individuals to prepare skilled nurse educators and help end the shortage of nurses in the American healthcare system. When asked what motivates her, LeFlore said more than 20 years of clinical experience has shown her that innovative alternative means were necessary to teach nurses before allowing them to practice on live patients. She said students need a safe, non-threatening environment to learn in and tools to practice with so that both they and the patients will not be put at risk. LeFlore credits College of Nursing dean Elizabeth Poster and Carolyn Cason, College of Nursing associate dean for research, with providing the nursing faculty and students with beneficial technology. She said it has been a privilege to work with them. LeFlore is the director of UTA’s acute pediatric and neonatal nurse practitioner programs. She joined UTA staff and faculty in 2003 with almost 20 years of experience in nursing and a nursing doctorate degree from Texas Woman’s University.
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“It validates our College of Nursing at UTA and says we provide an outstanding education with a nationally-recognized faculty.”
Associate professor Judy LeFlore was recently named a fellow in the National League for Nursing’s Academy of Nursing Education. LeFlore used simulation technology in the University’s Smart Hospital to develop a new strategy called “expert-modeled teaching” which calls on experts to model behavior for students while giving them detailed explanations during their studies.
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Student housing to receive service upgrade Residents of all university properties will gain satellite TV and wireless internet services by fall. By sARA WAdud The Shorthorn staff
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Effective Aug. 15, there will be definite changes in Internet, TV and phone services at all student housing properties on campus. Apogee, an independent service provider, will provide a satellite TV and wireless internet services to each resident’s room with download speeds of three megabytes per second. “The biggest benefit will be the Wi-Fi service for all students,” Apartment Life director Molly Albart said. “This will be an improvement for all sorts of services, like studying, gaming and others.” Wireless service throughout residences will be provided to all residents along with a 24/7 network help desk support. Nursing sophomore Meagan Wilson said she looks forward to not having her laptop plugged into a wall all the time. For her, the Wi-Fi connection is a plus. She said she will be glad to not have to buy an Ethernet cable again. Residents also have the option to purchase an upgraded internet service from Apogee. Students can buy the silver upgrade, which has a download speed of 10 Mbps for $59 per student each semester. Or if students want the 15 Mbps download speed, which is $89 per student per semester, they can purchase the gold package. Biology sophomore Nadia Siddiqi has been residing in Kalpana Chawla Hall and will be living there this coming fall, as well. Siddiqi said she’s on board with future improvements. “I’m excited about going wireless because I can use my laptop anywhere. Before, I was only able to use it in my room, and in the study lounges, but it would be really cool if we could get Wi-Fi around the dorms, for example, in the common rooms,” she said. Apogee will also replace Time Warner Cable with satellite TV. The standard TV service will include 68 satellite channels, 60 analog and eight digital, Albart said. The purpose of this upgrade is to provide a stable, state-of-the-art network along with the introduction of wireless networking to the selected residence halls, according to university officials.
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uNiVERsity HousiNg cHANgEs The following internet, TV, and phone service changes are scheduled to take effect August 15 at selected UT Arlington housing properties. • • • • • • •
Wi-Fi service throughout the residence shall be provided to all residents (activation date to be determined). 24/7 Network Help Desk Support Gaming Devices Support Residents will have an option to purchase upgraded internet services from Apogee if desired. Satellite TV Services to replace Time Warner Cable TV Services. Residents will have an option to purchase upgraded premium TV services from Apogee if desired.
youR ViEW Students respond to the service upgrades in student housing. “I’m very excited about it because it’s extra. I talk to my parents on the computer, so now I can talk to them anywhere. Although sometimes there’s a bad connection when using Wi-Fi.” Yusi Shih, engineering graduate student
“I think it’ll be a lot better and you’ll have a lot of mobility because the cords are somewhat limiting even in the rooms.”
Roshani Patel, biology sophomore
“It’ll be a lot more convenient and easier. I hate using the cord, so having less cords is nice. Everything new has its quirks, though, but I’m sure it’ll get better.”
Kiani Esteves, education senior