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Second chance available to see Nye The discussion was originally slated to be on a smaller scale in Nedderman Hall in conjunction with Nye’s presence on campus but increased because of interest. The roundtable will be at 3:30 p.m. on March 23, the same day as the lecture. University spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan said the second event was
Students, faculty, staff and alumni can sit in on roundtable discussion March 23. VIDWAN RAGHAVAN The Shorthorn staff
Tickets for a roundtable discussion with Bill Nye will be available at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
added because the original lecture, part of the Maverick Speakers Series, sold out in four hours. The event is open to students, faculty, staff and members of the Alumni Association and requires a UTA login to get tickets. “We want to make sure our immediate community gets to see Bill Nye,” she said.
Anyone with a UTA login who has a ticket for Nye’s lecture is still eligible to purchase tickets for the roundtable. Joslyn Krismer, Graduate Student Services assistant director, said the event was part of the Annual Celebration of Excellence by Stu-
Bill Nye, Emmy-award winning television host of Bill Nye, The Science Guy, will speak on campus March 23.
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Gas co. to pay fine to UTA Environmental commission ordered drillers to pay for air quality violations. BY ALI AMIR MUSTANSIR The Shorthorn senior staff
The Shorthorn: Daniel Molina
Tables were lined up for students and alumni at the job fair Wednesday in the Maverick Activities Center. Companies included Lockheed Martin, JPMorgan Chase and Alcon Laboratories.
Alumna: Be knowledgeable The job fair featured more than 130 potential employers like JP Morgan Chase, Exxon. BY EDNA HORTON The Shorthorn staff
Arati Shrestha is graduating in May and actively searching for a job. The finance senior came to the Wednesday’s job fair prepared with a list of eight companies she wanted to work for and background research on each one. “I went to the job fair in September, just to see what it was like,” Shrestha said. “I am nervous today, I really need to get a job.” She joined other job-seeking students at the job fair hosted by The Career Center in the Maverick Activities Center. Students had a chance to advertise themselves and
hand out resumes to almost 130 potential employers. Shrestha said she made a “30-second commercial” and practiced it ahead of time. She said she went to the company she was least interested in to practice her presentation and used the commercial verbatim on the first company, but decided to be more conversational with the rest. “I do feel a change now, I am more comfortable. The conversation is flowing better and I think it is going well,” she said. Information systems junior Md Mortuza said this is the first job fair he has attended and was looking for an internship. He said most of the companies at the fair were looking for people foFAIR continues on page 4
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Alumni Heather Perschke and Erica McGinley inform industrial engineering senior Alejandro Vargas about openings at Exxon Mobil at the job fair. The alumni graduated with geology degrees, and McGinley was employed by Exxon Mobil through last spring’s job fair.
ARLINGTON ARCHOSAUR DIG SITE
Research assistant discovers species The lungfish will be named after Brad Carter, who found the fossils at a dig site. BY ASHLEY BRADLEY The Shorthorn staff
Along The Woodbine Formation, a geological area which runs through North Arlington, UTA students and community volunteers dig into the earth looking for fossils. As they stab their hand-held shovels into the dirt and use paint-sized brushes to dust the relics, the air smells as if the
area was a sea. Where they stand and dig now, lungfish, fish with gills and lungs, were once swimming in the ocean, evolving into reptiles with legs. In 2007, UTA research assistant Brad Carter was doing some digging and found what he thought to be nothing. “I just thought they were clam shells or something,” he said. “I had no idea.” Carter put them aside, just in case. Little did he know his discovery would lead to a new species of lungfish being named
after himself. Because the lungfish fossils he discovered were of a new species in the Ceratodus family, Derek Main, UTA lecturer and director of the Arlington dig site, is getting a paper published about the fossils in the Texas Journal of Science. Main said the paper should be published within the next several months. Weeks after finding the fossils, Carter was visiting with Ron Tykoski, the chief fossil FISH continues on page 4
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Supplemental Environmental Project Agreement ordered Aruba Petroleum Inc., to pay the university $35,500. The commission fined the drilling company for three Wise County air quality violations reported in January 2010 and agreed to the order this January. The commission’s spokeswoman Lisa Wheeler said project agreements are environmentally beneficial projects that the company agrees to undertake in an enforcement action settlement, but are not otherwise legally required to do. “Through a SEP, a respondent in an enforcement matter can choose to invest penalty dollars in improving the environment rather than paying into the Texas General Revenue Fund,” she said. Wheeler said the agreement money is in addition to the $1.2 million grant funds offered to the university to monitor air quality in the area. A project agreement is a different type of funding that has different requirements and uses. She said the funds are designed to complement grant funds. University spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan said the previous grant funds were provided to the university to purchase four air quality monitors on the commission’s behalf. “We are a pass through for funds from the TCEQ,” Sullivan said. She said the university does not yet know where the monitors will be placed. Wheeler said the agreements are voluntary on the part of the respondent. However, in this case, SEP continues on page 3
MORE ONLINE There’s a lot happening this weekend. While we don’t print until Monday, The Shorthorn will be there to report the news on theshorthorn.com. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the stories to expect online. Student Congress Concealed Carry Forum: Read coverage of the proceedings and reaction to the presentations.
Military Science Hall of Honor: Look out for a story about three alumni being inducted in to the Hall of Honor.
Homecoming Step Show: Check out a video and story of the competitors breaking it down on the stage.
Tailgate party and chili cook off: Students will be getting psyched in preparation for the Homecoming basketball game along with sampling some fancy chili.
The Bash: The Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory-themed event where students will taste fizzy drinks and participate in a scavenger hunt for goldent ticket. Golf Cart Parade and Pep Rally: Stay tuned for a video and story of the parade in its fourth year, showcasing groups and organizations on campus.
Women’s Homecoming Basketball game: Be alert for a game recap and video of the game against Northwestern State. Homecoming King and Queen Coronation: At the basketball game’s half time, the university will crown this year’s Homecoming king and queen.
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Sunday Slight Chance Thunderstorms • High 78°F • Low 48°F — National Weather Service at www.nws.noaa.gov The Shorthorn: Allyson Kaler
POLICE REPORT 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.
WEDNESDAY Evacuation At 5:20 p.m., a fire alarm went off in the Science Hall. The building was evacuated, and the Arlington Fire Department. A representative with the fire department said there was not a fire or gas leak, but a glitch in the system. He said they are looking into it. Arrest At approximately 4 p.m., a student was arrested between the Life Science Building and Pickard Hall in connection with three outstanding warrants. The student was initially pulled over for a routine traffic stop. The vehicle’s registration expired in November 2009 and the vehicle was without a front license plate. Warrant service At 1:46 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance report at the Center Point apartments. Two nonstudents playing in the courtyard were too loud. The officer arrested one of the nonstudents when he found the person had an outstanding warrant out of the Arlington Police Department. TUESDAY Minor accident At 6:47 p.m., a minor car accident occurred on Cooper Street. The subjects had moved to Oak Street, near the bookstore, by the time the officers arrived. There were no injures, and the drivers exchanged insurance information. Minor accident At 1:13 p.m., a minor accident occurred at Lot 26 near the Maverick Stadium. There were no injuries, a citation was issued.
BROWSING FOR BLAZERS From left: Inderjit Jain, industrial engineering graduate student and Naveen Basavanahally, electrical engineering graduate student, browse racks lined with blazers Wednesday afternoon on the University Center mall. All blazers from the UTA Blazer Crew’s sale were provided by Goodwill.
The comic “Discombobulation� on Wednesday’s Opinion page should have said, “Meanwhile in Wisconsin... you know what I think the teachers need?�
Two-term former Student Congress President Reace Alvarenga Smith will return to campus for Homecoming to speak with students about the importance of being a supportive leader in the community Friday. Smith said her fondest memories of Homecoming as a student were meeting alumni at the Student Leader Alumni Reception. “It was always nice to see student leaders who once walked in my steps come back as successful individuals,� she said. Fifteen years later, Smith will have an opportunity to fill the shoes of the leaders that she once looked up to.
Seth Ressl, Greek Life and University Events director, said Smith was chosen because of her active involvement in student leadership. As the campus’ first Hispanic Student Congress president, she worked on two resolutions that still impact students today: the grade replacement program and the student discount program. “The things you work on as a student, they impact other people in the long run,â€? Smith said. She said it was an amazing feeling to know she created a legacy on campus. Today, Smith is married and has two children. Her rĂŠsumĂŠ includes being a provisional member of the Junior League of Arlington and the former president for the Dallas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Smith said she is living the life she always imagined working as a public relations manager for Texas
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Combat Narratives: Stories and Artifacts from UTA Veterans: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. Free. For more information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu.
Reace Alvarenga Smith will speak about the importance of leadership Friday. BY BIANCA MONTES The Shorthorn staff
Commuter Appreciation Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Maverick Activities Center. Free. For more information, contact Brian Joyce at 817-272-3213.
In Wednesday’s story “Linguistic students preserve languages,� linguistics assistant professor Cynthia Kilpatrick was quoted without first name and title.
Exposure: Photos from the Second Battle of Fallujah: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For more information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu.
The map in Wednesday’s story “Going the distance� should have said Benoit Lecomte plans to swim from Choshi, Japan, to Los Angeles next spring.
What You Wish the World Could Be: The Early Years of Six Flags Over Texas: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For more information, con-
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The campus will ring with the sound of the Carlisle Cannons firing to herald in Homecoming. The blasts at noon Friday on the Central Library mall will signal the start of the Homecoming Golf Cart Parade. Led by the Officer in Charge, a group of cadets will fire an estimated two volleys from two separate cannons followed by two loud booms. Maj. Jeannie Deakyne said the history of the Carlisle Cannons date back to when UTA was Carlisle Military Academy. It was not until the spring of 2005 that Spaniolo officially announced the return of the cannons to campus. Three additional blasts will be fired at 11:45 a.m. Saturday during the Military Science Hall of Honor induction ceremony on the University Center mall. A round will be fired from both cannons after three celebratory toasts made at the ceremony.
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Art Exhibition in The Gallery: “Sedrick Huckaby & Barbra Riley:� 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery. Free. For more information, contact Patricia Healy at phealy@uta.edu or 817-272-5658. The Metropolitan Environment and Social Justice: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Trimble Hall Room 115. Free. Part of the environmental and sustainability studies lecture series. For more information, contact Jeff Howard at 817-272-5119.
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“The things you work on as a student, they impact other people in the long run.� Reace Alvarenga Smith
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Health Resources. Smith credits the education and leadership opportunities she received at UTA for her job success. She said part of what helped her take on the challenges in her life was the confidence she gained as a student. On top of education, Smith also credits her time with Student Congress for teaching her how imporDMS Workshop: Let’s Get Down to Basics - Adobe Illustrator: 10 a.m. to Noon. Digital Media Studio, Central Library. Free, must register. For more information, contact the Digital Media Studio at 817-272-1345. Exhibiting Artist Talk by Barbara Riley: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fine Arts Building Room 148. Free. For more information, contact Patricia Healy at phealy@uta.edu or 817-272-5658. UTA Baseball vs. Dallas Baptist: 3 p.m. Clay Gould Ballpark. Free for students, $5 for public. For ticket information, contact Jason Chaput at 817-272-7167. Global Grounds International Coffee Hour: 4-5:30 p.m. University Center Palo Duro Lounge. Free. For more in-
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tant public relations is. “If you want your voice to be heard, it can be heard,� she said. “It is just a matter of stepping out of your comfort zone and participating.� Kent L. Gardner, educational leadership and policy studies senior lecturer, said during Smith’s two terms as Student Congress president, she left her imprint on student government in a memorable way. Smith finds working in Student Congress allows students to be engaged with everything at the university. She said it offers the opportunity to learn from past student leaders and a whole new crop of leadership. “The networking opportunities and the friendships that you develop continue long after you graduate from college,� she said.
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formation, contact Lauren Cutcher at lcutcher@uta.edu. Forum on Concealed Handguns: 6-9 p.m. University Center Rosebud Theatre. Free. For more information, contact Aaron Resendez at aaron.resendez@ mavs.uta.edu or 817-272-2293. UTA Symphony Orchestra Concert: 7:308:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall Room 105. $3 for students and seniors, $5 for public. For more information, contact the Department of Music at music@uta. edu or 817-272-3471.
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Citizen Police Academy recruits for March 7 Classes include lectures and hands-on activities like a mock crime scene.
sign up Citizen’s Police Academy To sign up, go to the UTA Police Department website and fill out an application. Interested participants should sign up before classes begin March 7. Classes are every Monday from 6-9 p.m. for eight weeks.
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Criminal justice sophomore William Cade wants to know more than he’s learned in his ethics of criminal justice class so he signed up for UTA Police’s Citizen police academy class that starts March 7. “Policing is one of those industries that can’t really be taught only in a classroom,” he said. “You just have to go out there. it doesn’t matter if your teacher is a 60-year veteran whose taken down gang members and international cartels, they just can’t pass that on.” Cade said he’s excited about the classes that will last three hours every Monday night. The classes last eight weeks and will educate citizens on law and crime prevention through lectures and hands-on activities, like a crime scene investigation and “shoot-don’t-shoot” scenarios, said assistant police chief rick Gomez. officer ron Cook helped promote the classes at an information table in the Uni-
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the agency recommended the project agreement to the university because of the importance of air quality monitoring to local communities. She said the agreement with the university is on a statewide basis, but right now the focus is on the Barnett Shale area. The original violation fee was $36,500, but was reduced by $1,000 because of a good-faith effort to
versity Center this week and said there’s been a “lukewarm” response to the classes, because it’s a new program. He said about six people, faculty and students, showed serious interest. He said many of those who were interested seemed intrigued by the crime scene investigation portion where participants can investigate a mock crime scene. UT-Austin started a similar program in 2006 and has had eight sessions that ranged from six to 18 in attendance, Capt. don Verett said. Verett said he passed information to the UTA Police regarding how his classes were set up. “We’ve always gotten really good feedback,” he said. “i think some attendees
comply reduction on its third violation, failure to obtain authorization for a facility that may emit air contaminants , Wheeler said. According to the commission’s agenda, the other two violations were a failure to prevent discharge of air contaminants that could hinder normal use and enjoyment of animal life, vegetation and property. A representative from Aruba Petroleum inc. was unavailable at time of print. “We took corrective measures to address the concerns identified by the
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A Libyan boy flashes V sign as he protests against Libyan Leader Moammar Gadhafi, in Tobruk, Libya, on Wednesday. Heavy gunfire broke out in Tripoli as forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi tightened their grip on the Libyan capital while anti-government protesters claimed control of many cities elsewhere.
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NEW YORK — Oil hit $100 per barrel Wednesday for the first time in 2 years as the unrest in Libya worsened. Gasoline prices in the U.S. climbed to nearly $3.20 a gallon, the highest level ever for February. West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery jumped $2.68, or 2.8 percent, to settle at $98.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rose 2.3 cents Wednesday to $3.194, according to AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. Gas has jumped 8.2 cents per gallon in the past month and $1.28 in the past year. Tom Kloza, publisher and chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service, said he expects gasoline prices will continue to rise in the next few months to between $3.25 and $3.75 per gallon as the spring driving season approaches.
AUSTIN — More than a dozen supporters of legislation requiring women to get sonograms before having abortions made their case Wednesday to the House State Affairs Committee. Two Republican lawmakers, Rep. Sid Miller and Rep. Geanie Morrison, authored bills that say a woman must be given the opportunity to see the sonogram and hear the fetal heartbeat before an abortion while the doctor explains the features of the fetus. The bills provide an exception for a woman whose life is in danger but currently don’t provide exemptions in instances of sexual assault. Proponents of the legislation are presenting it as an extension to informed consent law that is already in place. Opponents say the government shouldn’t be in the middle of a doctor-patient relationship.
Beached 12-foot pygmy sperm whale to be euthanized
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama ordered his administration on Wednesday to stop defending the constitutionality of a federal law that bans recognition of gay marriage. The policy reversal could have major implications for the rights and benefits of gay couples and reignite an emotional debate for the 2012 presidential campaign. Obama is “grappling” with his personal views on whether gays should be allowed to marry but has long opposed the federal law as unnecessary and unfair, said spokesman Jay Carney. First word of the change came not from the White House but from the Justice Department. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that Obama had concluded the 15-year-old Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was legally indefensible.
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GALVESTON — Marine biologists have decided to euthanize a 12-foot pygmy sperm whale rescued from a southeast Texas beach. Heidi Whitehead of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network says that experts decided the prognosis for the whale was bleak and the veterinarians have decided that trying to keep the more than half-ton animal alive in the network’s rehabilitation tank in Galveston would only prolong its suffering. Galveston police received a call around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, saying the whale had stranded itself on Jamaica Beach, an area on west Galveston Island known for resorts and beach houses. Police dispatcher Billy Sanders says it’s extremely unusual for a live whale to become beached in the area, but that dolphins often wash ashore.
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were surprised by some of the breadth and depth of the classes.” it’s hard to gauge the longterm effect on the campus community, because students come and go in a matter of a few years, he said. But he has seen an increase in rapport and trust with the professional staff, Verett said. He said one important aspect of the class is to put a face with the uniform. “if they have an issue they’re not just calling the police department,” he said. “it puts it on a personal relationship where it’s not just somebody in uniform driving down the road.” Cade said he hopes the class can give him a first taste of what police life is actually like. He said his interest in becoming a police officer comes from listening to his grandfather tell stories about being the sheriff and justice of the peace in Missouri. “i remember most of my friends were avoiding the cops like the plague,” he said. “i felt really at home with those guys.”
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Biology curator Carl Franklin coaxes a South American Lungfish out of hiding Tuesday at the UTA Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center. Franklin obtained the 22-year-old fish from a friend in Austin seven years ago and said the creature is quite passive.
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preparator at The Dallas Museum of Nature and Science, who was unbelieving of what he found. He told Carter he was holding lungfish teeth plates that are very rare because only one had been found by a Southwestern Methodist University student, but it was badly damaged. He was shocked that Carter had several in very good condition. Currently, living lungfish can only be found in Australia, Africa and South America. A 22-yearold South American lungfish lives on campus in the
Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center. “It’s like comparing males to females,” Carter said about the lungfish that lived in the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods to the ones living now. “They are similar, but way different.” Carl Franklin, the research center’s biological curator, said he obtained the lungfish from a friend in Austin seven years ago. “Yeah, you can hear about them from the dusty old fart in lecture, but it’s cooler to actually see one,” he said. Franklin said the fish in the center is pretty small compared to others in South America, and Carter said the same about the
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dents. The discussion was moved to Texas Hall to accommodate a larger crowd. “When we found out the event was sold out, we got together very quickly and tried to beef up this event,” Krismer said. Undeclared sophomore Ines Nikocevic said she was excited about the additional event. “I went hours after they put the tickets up and they were all gone,” she said. “I’m going to try to be one of the first people to get a ticket
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UTA research assistant Brad Carter holds a tooth plate from a lungfish. Carter found the tooth plate at the Arlington Archasaur dig site, proving lungfish lived in North America during the Cretaceous period.
probably be science related, Krismer said. The panel discussion will be followed by a Q-and-A session with the audience. “He’s not going to get up and give a talk, he’ll respond off the cuff. It’ll be more like a conversation,” she said. Social work junior Catherine Gulley said she procrastinated in getting the previous tickets and was going to try getting them this time. “Seeing him is like reconnecting with our childhood,” she said. “He made science fun.” VidwAn rAghAVAn news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Brain: Spare time can lead to success “Who would’ve thought that it would’ve been such a hit? It was one of those unexpected hits, like pet rocks or Justin Beiber.”
Howstuffworks.com founder lectures on how to be more productive with spare time. By John harden The Shorthorn senior staff
People who log out of Facebook and spend their spare time on activities they find enjoyable are more likely to be successful, HowStuffWorks.com founder Marshall Brain said. Everyone has 24 hours in a day, so for someone to say there isn’t enough time in a day is inaccurate, he said. One step in making the most of spare time is by turning off the TV and video games. Brain founded HowStuffWorks. com as a hobby with no intent to sell the site, which eventually sold for $250 million. “Who would’ve thought that it would’ve been such a hit?” he said. “It was one of those unexpected hits, like pet rocks or Justin Beiber.” Brain spoke to an audience of more than 200, including students, faculty and staff. The lecture,“Your Spare Time is Your Most Important Time, and Other Thoughts on Making a Million Dollars,” was a part of the College of Engineering’s Distinguished Speaker Series and Engineers Week. “If you look at your schedule and say ‘I have eight hours for sleep, eight for play and eight for work,’ you can
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Marshall Brain, founder of the website HowStuffWorks.com and former North Carolina State University professor, talks Wednesday at Nedderman Hall. Brain started the website in 1998 in his spare time and sold it in 2002 for $250 million to Convex Group.
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want to find success, then you probably have to find other ways to spend your time.” Arlington High School junior Tony Bran said he spends his spare time playing video games and watching TV. After hearing Brain speak, he said he’s willing to make a change to spend his time differently. “His lecture really inspired me to do something productive with my time,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to create my own website and post videos I make with my friends. Who knows? That may be my claim to fame.” Claim to fame can come at any moment, Brain said. Facebook started with two guys in college, and now the site is worth more than $50 billion. “It would be a dream if I could find success in my website, but I’m not getting my hopes up,” Pham said. “Knowing that Brain wasn’t always successful keeps me motivated.” John harden news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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Four of UTA’s top athletes sat down to discuss this weekend’s Indoor Championships.
McNeese State Cowboys Player FG-FGA REB Richard 6-9 6 Alawoya 2-8 14 David 0-1 6 Kapelan 6-9 2 Collins 5-10 3 Cannon 0-3 1 Regis 0-0 0 Martin 4-8 2 Richard 3-5 2 Totals 26-53 40 REB 8 2 4 0 4 3 2 6 0 1 32
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McNeese State Cowgirls Player FG-FGA REB Wells 2-3 7 Johnson 2-10 10 Anderson 1-9 1 Baggett 8-22 3 Baggett 1-6 6 Hines 1-5 1 Gatlin 1-4 1 LaCombe 0-1 0 Kendrix 1-1 1 Hull 0-0 3 Totals 17-61 35
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More oNliNe • The baseball team’s homeopener is today at 3 p.m. Find out who’s starting. • The softball team plays a team that hasn’t won a game yet. Find out more. • The men’s and women’s basketball teams sunk in the SLC standings. Can they save their seasons?
What is it about the coaches here that makes you want to stay or makes you a better athlete? The way that they are always analyzing each part of event, especially for me since I’m in the heptathlon and there are seven different events for me. For each part, I have to analyze my specialty and they tell me what isn’t good and what to get better at.
By Josh Bowe The Shorthorn senior staff
This weekend, the men and women’s track teams head to Norman, Okla., for the 2011 Southland Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. Senior Cordero Gray, sophomore Lindsey Putman, freshmen Romain Martin and Pamela Vinson all have their eyes on the championship, as well as a few school records. The Shorthorn asked the four athletes to sound off about what they’re looking to do this weekend and why they love track and field.
Sprinter Cordero Gray Events: 60-meter dash | 200meter dash What has kept you motivated to stay with track throughout your career and during the season? I’m motivated for this weekend, right here – the conference championship. We’re trying to get out there and win as a team and as an individual, and then compete for an NCAA championship. What are you looking at doing this weekend, specifically, in this conference championship? The end of my race. I need to stay more relaxed. I anticipate the line too much. I just need to work on the end, and hopefully, I can break the conference record in the 60-meter and 200-meter. Which season do you prefer more, indoor or outdoor? Oh, outdoor, definitely. We run the 4X100 race and that’s my favorite race. I like the 4X100 because of the team aspect, and it is not as difficult to run. In indoor, you have to be really technical. A lot of track athletes at UTA always mention the coaching staff for why they love it here. What is it about the coaches here that makes you want to stay or makes you a better athlete? They always try to figure out ways to make you better and you can talk to them about anything. A lot of coaches are all business. You can talk to our coaches anytime of day and they’ll answer it.
Sprinter Pamela Vinson Events: 60-meter dash | 200meter dash | 400-meter dash
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Freshman heptathlete Romain Martin, freshman sprinter Pamela Vinson, senior sprinter Cordero Gray and sophomore distance runner Lindsey Putman will compete in the 2011 Southland Conference Indoor Track and Field Champoinships this weekend in Norman, Okla.
Distance Runner Lindsey Putman Events: 1-mile run | 800meter run What has kept you motivated to stay with track throughout your career and during the season? In general, starting off with my coach in high school, coach Houston. Since then, it is just trying to do well on conference and be accountable for my team. What are you looking at doing this weekend, specifically, in this conference championship? It is about points for this week, and then if I happen to get good time then that’s even better. The main thing is to focus on the points. And then if a good time happens to come, then that’s an added benefit. Which season do you prefer more, indoor or outdoor? As far as conference goes, this is my first conference indoor meet. It’s exciting to actually get to compete indoor in conference. As far as indoor and outdoor, it is a lot easier to breathe outdoors in the 800-meter and the mile runs. So I think I might like outdoor a little better. What is it about the coaches here that makes you want to stay or makes
you a better athlete? For me it is about support. Coach [John] Sauerhage is my main coach, event coach, but every time we’re out here all the coaches are helping. It’s been really beneficial.
Athlete Romain Martin Events: Heptathlon | Pole vault What has kept you motivated to stay with track throughout your career and during the season? What’s keeping me motivated is the NCAA championship. I have my chance, and I want to do something good to get more confidence about myself. What are you looking at doing this weekend, specifically, in this conference championship? The main goal is to score points for the team, then it is individually. But first we need to score points for the team to win. Which season do you prefer more, indoor or outdoor? Outdoor is a big deal. The track meets are bigger. That’s more motivation, but indoor is different with the atmosphere. We’re more close to each other. For me, there’s no big difference but the outdoor has the bigger feel.
What has kept you motivated to stay with track throughout your career and during the season? What keeps me motivated is God, mainly because I’m very religious, and he gave me this gift and I have to use it. Then, just the fact that I can succeed at something. I can go real far with this. What are you looking at doing this weekend, specifically, in this conference championship? Right now, just running a bunch of events and learning how to pace myself and cooling down. Going out there and doing my best. There’s not a certain time I’m looking for, just as long as I do my best, but if there’s something in the race I need to work on, it would be my turnovers and peaking at the right time. Which season do you prefer more, indoor or outdoor? Well, this is my first year, and I’ve really enjoyed indoor and my first conference meet. I haven’t experienced outdoor yet, but I do know I can run a better time at practice outdoors than I do outdoors. Performance-wise, I would do better with times at outdoor, but I enjoy indoor a lot. What is it about the coaches here that makes you want to stay or makes you a better athlete? Out of the offers that I got from any other schools, all the coaches there started out at UTA. So, why go somewhere when the source that really wants me is right here. Instead of going somewhere where they learned from the source, why not just go to the source itself? It’s really worked out. Josh Bowe sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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