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Thursday October 14, 2010
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Burns to gay teens: ‘it gets better’ The Gay Straight Alliance invited the councilman to tell his story in light of bullying reported in media. BY NATALIA CONTRERAS The Shorthorn staff
Emotions filled University Hall Room 115 on Wednesday, as a crowd
of about 50 students listened to Joel Burns’ plea to end bullying. Burns, an openly gay Fort Worth City councilman made a call to Arlington, Fort Worth and Dallas officials to make sure schools are providing a safe environment to all students. Joshua Little, Gay Straight Al-
liance president and international business junior, said the organization invited the councilman to speak about bullying in schools, being an openly gay advocate for community issues and to promote community leadership. “Bullying in schools needs to stop,” Burns said. “There are a lot
of people, mainly students who go through coming out issues, and I can recall what that was like. They need to know it will get better.” Burns shared a personal story about growing up in the small town of Crowley, Texas, coming out to his family and his encounter with middle school bullies. Burns said
he coped but wishes he could have helped those who took their own lives find an alternative route. “I was bullied in middle school and high school so this message really hits home. For him to share his story to this entire area and the BURNS continues on page 3
‘Super’ projections for city Fair sets STUDENT SERVICES
tone for postgrads The event gave students information on grants, loans and testing. BY EDNA HORTON The Shorthorn staff
The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley
Arlington’s revenue from Super Bowl XLV at Cowboy’s Stadium is estimated to be about $135,024,983 with most of the total coming from restaurants, alcohol, entertainment and retail. With the stadium only a few minutes away, UTA’s role in the event is still under consideration.
The Super Bowl is expected to generate millions for the area Lauderdale.” Crew said. “All we got was traffic, but Miami Gardens is The North Texas Super Bowl only a residential community. ArlingXLV Host Committee estimates ton might be at benefit being a higher Arlington’s revenues to be about populated area.” The North Texas committee esti$135,024,983 for the Super Bowl in mates Arlington will see better sucFebruary. Previous host cities have seen cess than Miami Gardens despite sitting between similar or higher Dallas and Fort gains revenues Worth. after the event, SUPER BOWL TV Fort Worth’s giving the host WORLDWIDE VIEWERS revenue projection committee a look is $119,622,996 at how the Super Phoenix 2008 - 148.3 million and Dallas’ is Bowl will effect Tampa 2009 - 151.6 million $298,740,193. the Metroplex. Miami Gardens 2010 - 153.4 million Most of ArlingMiami Garton’s sales revenues dens, Fla., hostwill come from resed the previous Super Bowl. Miami Gardens city taurant, alcohol, entertainment and manager Danny Crew said the city retail — resources Miami Gardens got recognition but saw little money lacked, Crew said. Miami Gardens’ total ecoand tourism. “When the Super Bowl came here, SUPER BOWL continues on page 3 everyone flocked to Miami or Fort BY NATALIA CONTRERAS The Shorthorn staff
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$135,024,983 Arlington projected revenue
Students considering graduate school had a chance to get their questions answered during GradFest on Wednesday. There were 41 universities at the event that gave information on their graduate programs and funding opportunities. Students sat in on roundtable discussions where they learned what to do to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination, a timed test used by most universities for admission to graduate school, and how to apply for funding. Alisa Johnson, graduate study recruiting director, said this is the third year the Office of Graduate Studies has sponsored the event. She
Rangers get $611,712,671 cheer-filled homecoming Metroplex estimated total revenues
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Students greet the series-winning players as they step off the plane. The Shorthorn staff
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Mavericks ‘drop it like it’s hot’ BY BRIANNA FITZGERALD The Shorthorn staff
Mavericks were “backin’ that thang up” and seeing how low each could go to Ludacris at the Maverick Activities Center Wednesday. The fourth annual Dancing with Mavericks competition was sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Hispanic Heritage Month committee. Jackalyn Aquino, Dancing with Mavericks chairwoman, said it took eight people from two organizations to form one team.
Multicultural Affairs director Leticia Martinez said the dance competition began in 2007 and quickly became a hit. “This was the first program to become a tradition for people to expect as a finale for Hispanic Heritage Month,” she said. First place went to Pop, Lock and Drop It, a collaboration of Locks and the UTA Dance Ensemble. Second place went to Salsa Sol, For a photo gallery, visit
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GRADFEST continues on page 4
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BY JESSE DETIENNE
Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up with fourth annual Dancing with Mavericks.
said they had 235 attendees last year and this year, 400 attended. “We have had a steady flow of people all day,” she said. “There were students here the minute we set up this morning.” Alumna Yvette Richard has her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from UTA. She is planning on returning to the university to complete her master’s in anthropology. Richard said she went to GradFest to find out about funding her graduate education and about taking the practice GRE. She said one of her biggest worries was being able to fund her education. Heather Connor, UTA Graduate Studies financial support coordinator, said students could fund graduate school in four ways. These are through
The Shorthorn: Stephanie Goddard
Psychology junior Christopher Irvin dances at the Dancing with Mavericks competition Wednesday in the Maverick Activities Center.
With the Texas Rangers coming off their first-ever playoff series victory, fans wanted to greet the players when they returned. The Rangers announced after the game that they would land on the north side of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport after 3 a.m. Wednesday. Hundreds of fans waited for the plane to touch down, some arriving as early as 1 a.m., frantically waiting and cheering on the Texas Rangers players with the chant of, “beat the Yankees.” The plane landed about 3:25 a.m., and UTA students cheered on the Rangers as they exited the plane. “Staying out here until 3:30 was totally worth it,” communication senior Chris Stearns said. “I have wanted
to see this all 24 years of my life.” The win marked the first time the Rangers advanced past the American League Division Series. In their past three postseason trips, the New York Yankees derailed them of any chance to advance in postseason play. One fan brought a Texas flag and ran along the line of fans numerous times as tears of joy ran down peoples’ faces. Rangers fan Cody Harris decided to toss around a baseball while waiting for the team to come into town. He said he was too amped to just stand in one spot while waiting on the plane. “This night to me was greater than any Cowboys victory,” he said. “I have waited a long time for this night.” When the Rangers finally arrived, Nolan Ryan, Rangers co-owner and Hall of RANGERS continues on page 3