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Women’s basketball team falls to Northwestern State, but still keeps SLC tourney hopes alive. SPORTS | PAGE 6

Attack on Planned Parenthood is an attack on women’s OPINION | PAGE 4 rights, guest columnist says.

HOMECOMING

STUDENT GOVERNANCE

Officials weigh in on concealed controversy Student Congress votes Tuesday on concealed carry, following last Thursday’s forum

THE BILL • The bill would allow citizens with a concealed handgun license to carry weapons on college and university campuses. • 81 of 150 Texas House members have signed on as co-authors.

The Shorthorn: Aisha Butt

Homecoming king mechanical engineering junior Omar Rosales and queen Ms. UTA Miriam Zehaie share a look after accepting their crowns Saturday afternoon in Texas Hall.

Weekend keeps traditions alive Homecoming 2011 started with a Boom at Noon and ended with the Women’s Basketball game and the Movin’ Mavs’ Alumni Game. Mechanical engineering senior Omar Rosales and Miriam Zehaie, Ms. UTA and interdisciplinary studies education junior, are this year’s Homecoming king and queen. The two were crowned during half time during Saturday’s Homecoming basketball game against North-

western State. See page 6 for the recap. Check out page 2 for quick hits and photos covering some of this year’s events, like the Golf Cart Parade, Step Show and The Bash. The complete stories and videos are available at TheShorthorn.com. Also online are our photo galleries of the Golf Cart Parade and Chili Cook Off. Were you at the events with your camera? Share your Homecoming experiences at TheShorthorn.com.

ENGINEERING

Officials aim to improve black enrollment Trend isn’t just at UTA, also reflects nationally, says official. BY JOHN HARDEN The Shorthorn senior staff

The number of black students pursuing an engineering degree continues to stagger, making up about 5 to 6 percent of the college’s enrollment for the last five years. This trend for blacks in en-

gineering is fueling the state and country to place more emphasis on math and science in grade schools. Out of the 3,683 students in the College of Engineering, about 250 black students make up about 6 percent of the college’s enrollment. This isn’t just a UTA trend, but a national trend, said Calvin Phelps, National Society of ENGINEER continues on page 3

CAMPUS SAFETY

BY BIANCA MONTES The Shorthorn staff

An interactive photo exhibit will capture the different faces of Mavericks at the fourth annual Diversity Week today. Hosts Multicultural Affairs, the Office for Students With Disabilities and cohost EXCEL Campus Activities in-

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Students are times more likely to have their cars stolen away from campus than on campus.

“The purpose is personal protection. They’re not carrying so they can act like amateur one-man SWAT teams.” Scott Lewis,

Legislative Director for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus

PERCEPTIONS OF CRIME AT UTA Last March UTAPD released findings based on an e-mail survey sent to 25,000 campus wide. The 250 respondents said the following:

49% of respondents are more fearful of crime on campus than off, but overall most respondents expressed a low level of fear.

64% of respondents felt safe on campus, generally - most noticeably during the day (80%).

55% do not feel safer on campus than in their home neighborhoods.

81% of respondents claimed they do not have a concealed handgun license.

Of those licensed, 53% say they would carry on campus if allowed.

30% say they feel safer if citizens who are licensed to carry were allowed to carry on campus.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? What are your views on concealed carry on campus? Let us know by commenting, writing letters to the editor and taking our poll. It’s all online at theshorthorn.com.

Exhibit to capture diverse faces vite students, faculty and staff to have their pictures taken during the week in the University Center Gallery. “We didn’t want diversity to be divided based on race and ethnicity,” Multicultural Affairs director Leticia Martinez said. “We wanted to encompass as many aspects of diversity as we could.” Groups of two or three are welcome to demonstrate their cross-cultural friendships and relationships, she said. “We wanted to encompass

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as many aspects of diversity from gender and religion, ability, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation,” Martinez said. The gallery will be open for viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Sunday. The photos will also be available for viewing on the Multicultural Affairs’ website. Multicultural Affairs did something similar last year when the Diversity Lecture Series hosted an appearDIVERSITY continues on page 5

JOIN THE EXHIBIT Photographers will be on hand, per schedule, to take pictures of pairs or a group of three for the exhibit at the University Center Gallery. 1-4 p.m. Today 12:15-3:30 p.m. and 5:307:30 p.m. Tuesday

CAMPUS RECREATION

More options spur increased involvement Movin’ Mavs Adapted Sport program offers swimming, hand-cycling. BY CHRIS BATES The Shorthorn staff

3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday 12:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday Source: Multicultural Affairs website

Movin’ Mavs Adapted Sport program grew to 150 students from last year. The number is an increase from the year before, said Doug Garner, Movin’ Mavs head coach. Garner said participa-

tion has increased because of new options like adapted swimming and handcycling events. The program was created to give students with disabilities more opportunities for university involvement. It is open to students with or without disabilities. Garner said the program gives able-bodied students who are looking at careers working with SPORT continues on page 3

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THE SHORTHORN

Hoppin’ Homecoming

THREE-DAY FORECAST

Today Sunny • High 63°F • Low 37°F

Campus community celebrates UTA history Organizations step it up to win $1,000

Tuesday Sunny • High 68°F • Low 42°F

Texas Hall echoed Thursday night with clapping sounds and stomps as Homecoming 2011 began with a step show that had everyone dancing with the participants. Civil engineering sophomore Bradley Thomas said he was nervous to step on a big platform like at UTA with his fellow Sigmas. “But, when the lights hit you, you got to step up for the moment,� he said. The South Davis Steppers, a group from South Davis Elementary School, were excited to perform on a college stage for the first time and were glad to be invited to step with and watch college students. The African Student Organization stepped away with the first prize of $1,000 with its depiction of hallucinating men surrounded by ghost-like steppers in masks.

Wednesday Sunny • High 73°F • Low 78°F — National Weather Service at www.nws.noaa.gov

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.

FRIDAY Minor in Possession - Alcohol At 3:08 a.m., officers investigated a noise disturbance and found two students under 21 consuming alcohol at Arlington Hall on 600 S. Pecan St. The students were issued a citation. The Shorthorn: Sandy Kurtzman

Disturbance At 1:07 a.m., two students received citations for a loud-noise disturbance at Centennial Court apartments on 815 Bering Drive. THURSDAY Harassment At 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched for a report from a student that received threatening calls from a nonstudent at Kalpana Chawla Hall on 901 S. Oak St. The case is active. Theft At 9:35 p.m., a student reported his iPhone stolen from the second floor of the Business Building on 701 West St. The case is active.

— Vallari Gupte

Omega Psi Phi fraternity members performed at the Homecoming Step Show Thursday night in Texas Hall.

Boom ignites Golf Cart Parade

Students enjoy sweet party

The loud boom that sounded off on the Central Library mall at 12:10 p.m. on Friday was loud enough to set off car alarms near Davis Hall. Officials fired the 75 mm howitzer cannon for the Boom at noon to set the fourth annual Golf Cart Parade in motion. “For the fourth year, you can see the evolution in the decorations,� said Michael Taddesse, Greek Life and University Events assistant director. The parade started between the University Center and Arlington Hall, with viewers positioned in front of the UC. The Central Library mall held a pep rally after the parade ended, featuring university cheerleaders and band. Basketball coaches Scott Cross and Samantha Morrow also introduced their teams.

Students flocked to the University Center Friday night as it transformed into the wonderful world of Willy Wonka. An annual event, The Bash is a themed party designed for students to have a good time and show off their Maverick pride. This year’s theme was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The free event started at 9 p.m. and offered caricature artists, wax hand molding, air brush tattoos and sumo wrestling. The Bash also held several competitions, The Shorthorn: Daniel Molina including a scavenger hunt for golden tickets. The golden ticket granted students an entry in a From left: Visual communications sophomore Tyler Demarcus and electrical engineering junior Raza raffle for tickets to EXCEL’s SpringFest in April. — Tory Barringer Khan attempt to wrestle each other at The Bash.

— Allen Baldwin

Criminal Trespass Warning At 9:02 p.m., two nonstudents were issued a Criminal Trespass Warning at the Maverick Activities Center on 500 W. Nedderman Drive. Suspicious Circumstances At 5:14 p.m., officers were dispatched for a theft in progress when a male took a female’s wallet at the Central Library on 702 Planetarium Place. The case is active.

PERSONAVACATION by Thea Blesener The Shorthorn: Sandy Kurtzman

Sociology senior Brittany Lading-Bobb and mechanical engineering sophomore Obinni Abaraoha decorate the EXCEL Campus Activities cart for the parade on Friday.

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Brig. Gen. Ricky Gibbs hasn’t been to UTA in 30 years. The physical education alumnus has been serving in the military since he graduated in 1982. He was inducted into Military Science’s Hall of Honor as a part of Homecoming celebrations on Saturday. “In 1980, I was sitting as a cadet in the audience of the first induction ceremony. I never thought I would be standing here receiving this honor,� Gibbs said. About 220 people attended the ceremony that celebrates Military Science alumni for achievements in either military Ricky Gibbs, Brig. or civilian life. Other inductees this year are Colonel Gen. and alumnus Joe Swift and Major John Kearby, III. The day ended with attendees going to Hall of Honor room in the College Hall, and Gibbs taking a tour of the campus.

Want more Homecoming coverage? Go online to theshorthorn.com for more. • Freshmen Leaders on Campus painted more than 80 cars at the “Paint Your Ride With Maverick Prideâ€? event Thursday. Read the story and see photos. • Read full versions of the stories seen on this page. • Take our interactive traditions quiz to see how much you know about UTA.

— Vidwan Raghavan

• View photos from events and submit your own photos.

CALENDAR

CORRECTIONS Thursday’s “Gas co. to pay fine to UTA� story headline needed to clarify that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Supplemental Environmental Project Agreement ordered the fine to be paid to UTA. News Front Desk ......................... 817-272-3661 News after 5 p.m........................ 817-272-3205 Advertising ................................. 817-272-3188 Fax ............................................. 817-272-5009 UC Lower Level Box 19038, Arlington, TX 76019 Editor in Chief ........................ Dustin L. Dangli editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Managing Editor ................... Vinod Srinivasan managing-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Calendar submissions must be made by 4 p.m. two days prior to run date. To enter your event, call 817272-3661 or log on to www.theshorthorn.com/calendar

Religious Diversity: Noon to 1 p.m. UC Carlisle Suite. For information, contact Multicultural Affairs at 817-272-2099.

of Fallujah: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu.

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Platanos & Collard Greens: 7 p.m. UC Rosebud Theatre. For information, contact Multicultural Affairs at 817-272-2099.

What You Wish the World Could Be: The Early Years of Six Flags Over Texas: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu.

It’s a Maverick World interracial relationships exhibit: All day. University Center Gallery. For information, contact Multicultural Affairs at 817-272-2099. Philanthropy Project: Women’s Shelter Drive: All day. UC Gallery. For information, contact Multicultural Affairs at 817-272-2099.

News Editor ............................... Monica Nagy news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Assistant News Editor ............. Andrew Plock assistant-news.shorthorn@uta.edu Design Editor .............................. Marissa Hall design-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Copy Desk Chief .................... Natalie Webster copydesk-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Scene Editor ............................ Lee Escobedo features-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

UTA Music Bassoon Week Recital: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall. Free. For information, contact the Music Department at 817-272-3471.

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Opinion Editor ...................... Johnathan Silver opinion-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Sports Editor ............................. Sam Morton sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Photo Editor ......................... Andrew Buckley photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Online Editor ........................ Taylor Cammack online-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Webmaster ......................... Steve McDermott webmaster.shorthorn@uta.edu

Combat Narratives: Stories and Artifacts from UTA Veterans: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu.

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Art Exhibition in The Gallery: Sedrick Huckaby & Barbra Riley: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery. Free. For information, contact Patricia Healy at phealy@uta.edu or 817-272-5658. TUESDAY Intramural Table Tennis entries due: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 p.m. tournament starts. Maverick Activities Center. Free. For information, contact Campus Recreation at 817-272-3277.

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Screenings offered for anxiety and stress Students and faculty can be screened for anxiety and stress concerns 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The University Center, Mental Health Services and Counseling Services will provide free and confidential screenings as part of MavTalk: Mind/emotion Wellness week. Screenings for stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation, alcohol, gambling, depression disorders and relationship concerns will be available. Staff psychologist Mark dalal said doctors and counselors will see patients in curtained areas of the Palo duro lounge to ensure their confidentiality. Marie Bannister, Mental Health Services director, said the students can fill out a questionnaire at the check-in desk and meet doctors individually.

— Vallari Gupte

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Black engineers chair. “Graduation rates for black engineers have remained almost stationary for the past 10 years in spite of a rising population,� he said. “We have to work hard and work with the department of education to reverse this trend.� Phelps said during the last 10 years, blacks and Hispanics have increasingly avoided STeM fields, which are academic and professional disciplines that fall under science, technology, engineering and mathematics. He also said emphasis on each field should begin in

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students with disabilities a different perspective. “it is a great learning tool for them to experience an activity with a person with a disability,� he said. The program started in 2009, Campus recreation director doug Kuykendall said via e-mail. Since then, they have had 20 basketball teams and five wheelchair football teams. This year, football will start in April. Kuykendall said the department is actively exploring what the students want from the programs. “We constantly look for other sports and activities to include in the offering,� he said. “We will continue to monitor the needs of the student body and add to the schedule as needed.� Although the number of

grade school. Blacks and Hispanics will soon make up the majority in Texas, according to a 2010 Texas Higher education Coordinating Board report. According to the report, which outlines ways to increase STeM field participation, it’s important for blacks and Hispanics to pursue college degrees at the same rate as whites to avoid a decline in education levels. Jasmine Jones, a black mechanical engineering student, said she decided to pursue engineering because of strong support from high school teachers. “Placing emphasis on science and math in college isn’t the way to go,� she said. “i guess i was lucky enough to

participants has increased, Garner said he would like to see more students with disabilities participate in the recreational activities. “i know there are a lot of students on campus who haven’t come out and participated in our programs,� he said. on average, three to 30 people participate in the event for the sport offered. Wheelchair basketball and football have been the most popular. Jorge Sanchez, business sophomore and Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball player, said the program has been very beneficial to him. “A lot of people think it’s easy to participate in recreational sports in wheelchairs, but it really works out your upper body,� he said. “it’s great for increasing disability awareness.� Garner said one thing they do with the events is open them up to able-

have great teachers who inspired me to pursue engineering. improving the quality of high school teachers should be the first priority.� Some people avoid math and science because they think it’s too hard and that it’s a boring field, she said. “it’s this reason why i think black and Hispanic history should be something that’s taught year round in grade school,� she said. “We have to show young students that blacks along with whites helped to shape this country through engineering, and that it’s an important and exciting field to be in.� UTA helps foster interest in engineering through its summer programs designed to develop middle and high

bodied individuals to sit in a wheelchair and get a different perspective on playing recreational sports. Kuykendall said their goals are to remain relevant to the student body and increase marketing levels so all students are aware of it. “We’re part of a very diverse university,� he said. “our goals as staff members are to educate diversity, and it is important to treat everyone equal and see them in the same light.� Garner said he hopes the student body will become more involved. “Studies show students who participate in co-recreation events tend to do better in classes,� he said. “They are more likely to graduate and have more satisfaction with their overall college experience.�

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Gadhafi tells followers to defend the nation BENGHAZI, Libya — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has told a crowd of his supporters massed in a central Tripoli Square to fight back against protesters and “defend the nation.� Gadhafi spoke from the ramparts of the Red Castle, a historic fort, overlooking Green Square, where over 1,000 of his supporters were massed Friday evening, waving pictures of him and green flags. Anti-Gadhafi protests erupted during the day Friday, met by gunfire from pro-regime militia.

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Best picture, actor go to ‘The King’s Speech’ LOS ANGELES — The King’s Speech has been crowned best picture at an Academy Awards ceremony as precise as a state coronation, the monarchy drama leading as expected with four Oscars and predictable favorites claiming acting honors. Colin Firth as stammering British ruler George VI in The King’s Speech earned the best-actor prize Sunday, while Natalie Portman won best actress as a delusional ballerina in Black Swan.

Stocks recover as crude oil prices stabilize

Chris Bates news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

NEW YORK — Stocks rose Friday as oil prices stabilized following a recent jump. The escalating turmoil in Libya still left major indexes down about 2 percent for the week. Oil prices settled at $97.88, down from a high of $103 Thursday but still up 13 percent over the last week. Oil prices have been rising, sending stocks lower, as concerns rose that violence would spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East, affecting oil production for big OPEC producers like Iran and Saudi Arabia. Those concerns eased late Thursday after the International Energy Agency said the impact was far less than analysts had estimated and that any shortfall could be easily made up by tapping oil reserves in other countries.

school students’ analytical skills and help them prepare for college-level courses. The programs are also designed to create interest in engineering because misconceptions about engineering may cause female and minority students not to major in STeM fields. More focus on math and science is being placed in school said Clint Bond, Fort Worth independent School district spokesman. The state’s efforts to improve education in science and engineering won’t happen overnight, but each district is working to meet the goals outlined by the educational state agency, he said.

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Bill would make hiring illegal workers a felony AUSTIN — A Texas bill that would make it a state felony to knowingly hire an illegal immigrant, unless the person is a domestic worker, has faced some opposition from critics who say it would crack down on businesses while allowing households to use such workers. Rep. Debbie Riddle, RHouston, authored the bill that would penalize those who knowingly or recklessly hire or contract with an undocumented worker. But jobs like maids, landscapers and other domestic positions within a home would be exempt. Critics of the measure say it exposes the hypocrisy of lawmakers who vow to crack down on illegal immigration but want to create a loophole for Americans benefitting from household services.

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Colleges: No place for concealed handguns Student Congress, the Texas Legislature should not vote for allowing guns at universities. While the Texas Legislature mulls concealed handguns on college campuses, Student Congress is preparing to take a stance on the issue Tuesday. Both bodies should not endorse such measures, as it could obstruct the fabric of collegiate society. Student Congress hosted a forum Thursday to get an idea of the climate on campus before voting on a position. The forum had a panel and moderator take questions from the audience. Proponents say to look at Utah, the first state to authorize concealed handguns on college campuses. They haven’t had any shooting rampages since the state allowed concealed carry. That’s true, but Utah isn’t Texas. Neither a state nor a college campus can be compared to another in this case. Plus, it hasn’t been long enough since Utah made this law in 2004 to gauge effectiveness. People who want more guns on college campuses also reference shootings at Virginia Tech and UT-Austin. Though those deaths were tragic, they were rare, highprofile cases. Advocates for concealed carry on college campuses are using fear to drive their campaigns. Opponents are using caution and appealing to the future by saying no to students, faculty and staff carrying guns. Supporters also claim there are thorough background checks, instruction and examination for Concealed Handgun License holders. Ten hours, which is the length of instruction, isn’t enough to prepare citizens for the day when they might have to pull the trigger. In those 10 hours, students learn about concealed handgun laws, how and when to discharge their weapon and in some classes practice marksmanship. Even if one person feels safer with concealed handguns on college campuses, many still would be uncomfortable with being in a classroom or just being on campus not knowing what peers have hidden. Concealed handguns would give individuals license to kill productive and progressive classroom discussions and the will to disagree, and has the potential to amplify tense situations. Bringing guns into the mix on college campuses would be dangerous and inconsiderate to higher education on the social, economic and cultural levels. Concealed handguns could impact enrollment and institutions’ statures, and deviate from missions like UTA’s. For the university to complete its mission of preparing students for “full, productive lives and informed and active citizenship,” the university advocates an environment of free expression “in an atmosphere of tolerance, responsibility and trust.” Concealed handguns on college campuses connote a level of distrust of peers. No one knows what will happen. That uncertainty alone is grounds for most fear and backlash. The Legislature should embrace that sentiment, heed concerns about campus safety and show restraint by not voting for this measure. Concealed handguns? Maybe elsewhere, but not on college campuses — an entirely different world.

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Women’s rights in the crosshairs The Right attacks the right to choose

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n a recent column in The Shorthorn, Elizabeth Page argues that pro-life taxpayer dollars shouldn’t pay for abortions. While the premise of her argument is misleading, the Hyde Amendment already bars the appropriation of federal funds to pay for abortions. She’s entitled to her own opinion. What she’s not entitled to, however, are her own facts. Page states that Planned Parenthood “makes millions of dollars performing abortions.” Furthermore, she suggests that it is in the business of making a profit. This simply isn’t the case. There are no shareholders in Planned Parenthood. Nobody gets a bonus for selling the most services. Any excess revenue goes directly back into the organization to cover operational expenses. Meanwhile, the Internal Revenue Service requires that Planned Parenthood document every exchange of monies. For it to do otherwise would be to risk its status as a nonprofit organization. “Planned Parenthood is an abortion mill,” asserts Page, rather pretentiously I might add. Perhaps “baby grinder” would have been too much. In actuality, abortion procedures account for only 3 percent of the services Planned

JON SNOW Snow is an undeclared sophomore and guest columnist for The Shorthorn. Join the discussion by commenting at theshorthorn.com. Parenthood provides — less than contraception, testing and treatment of STDs, cancer screening and prevention and general health services including pregnancy tests, prenatal care and infertility services. If Planned Parenthood is an abortion mill, they have a rather inefficient way of going about it. Page makes an emotional plea: “In a few years, when you walk your child to class on his or her first day of school and take a look at all the wide-eyed children smiling, think about kids who aren’t there because a pinhead Planned Parenthood employee convinced an ignorant woman that an abortion was the right decision.” Apparently, she has no sympathy for the young mother of modest means who, despite practicing safe sex and taking all the right precau-

tions, ends up pregnant with her fourth child. According to Page, that mother would have to be ignorant to consider having an abortion under such difficult circumstances. The recent demonization of Planned Parenthood coincides with the current Republican onslaught of women’s reproductive rights by federal and state lawmakers. The Texas Senate just passed a measure that would require a woman to receive a sonogram before she can have an abortion. The House is likely to vote on it soon. While it may be the case that a doctor would prefer a patient undergo a sonogram for medical reasons, it is a matter to be decided between a patient and her doctor. Forcing a doctor to perform a sonogram under penalty of law is nothing more than legalized abuse with the intention of causing psychological harm to a woman already facing a tough decision. Unfortunately, many pro-life activists who get their information from right-wing sources are either ignorant of the facts about abortion and public policy or are unashamed partisans who deliberately mislead the public to further their political agenda.

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LETTER

Congressman Joe Barton puts revenue before environment

DISCOMBOBULATION by Houston Hardaway

Last week, my member of Congress, Rep. Joe Barton, sided with big polluters and voted for a bill (House Resolution 1) in Washington that attacks critical protections for clean air and water. Most notably, the proposed resolution takes a swipe at existing laws to protect our health from carbon dioxide pollution. The resolution would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from taking any action to clean up this and other dangerous global warming pollutants from coal-fired power plants and other stationary sources. “Last year, the Clean Air Act, a landmark public health law, prevented an estimated 160,000 pre-

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mature deaths and tens of thousands of adverse health effects – asthma attacks, heart attacks, emergency department visits and hospitalizations,” said Georges C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association’s executive director. “Attempts to remove protections already in place against health consequences of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas pollution must be stopped.” The EPA also would be barred from restoring Clean Water Act protections for many of the nation’s most vulnerable waterways, putting at risk the drinking water for more than 117 million Americans and opening 20 million acres of wetlands and wildlife habitats to

polluters and developers. The bill attacks America’s core environmental and public health programs, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and severely diminishes funding for public lands. The bill puts at risk the drinking water of 11.5 million Texans. This is the broadest and most dangerous assault on the air we breathe and the water we drink in recent history. I am extremely disappointed that Barton is voting for legislation that attacks my health and the health of my family.

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Monday, February 28, 2011

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Actors present cultural commentary A cultural comedy play, Platanos y Collard Greens, will bring Off-Broadway actors to UTA at 7 tonight in the Rosebud Theatre. In the play, a Hispanic woman named Angelita and a black man named Freeman fall in love and face prejudice from their families. Multicultural Affairs and EXCEL Campus Activities will present the play for Diversity Week. The purpose of the play is to make viewers reconsider prejudice against interracial

couples, said Jasmine Brown, EXCEL Entertainment and Arts director. “It’s supposed to make you think, ‘Hey, love is love,’” Brown said. “But it has a comedy twist to it, so it’ll keep your attention.” Admission is free, and the actors are from the original Off-Broadway cast. For more information on Platanos y Collard Greens, visit platanosandcollardgreens.com.

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their photos and a video will not be shot documenting the event, he said. Last year, Diversity Week received a lot of attention in the community, Martinez said. It was honored by the National Association of Student Personnel Administration and took home a silver medal for “It’s a Maverick World,” according to a press release. The week was also recognized by a Target Campus Grant for diversity education programming, and Multicultural Affairs received $5,000 last year. “This year, they have given us another $5,000 campus grant,” Martinez said.

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ance of award-winning author Kip Fulbeck. Close to 500 Mavericks participated in the UTA Identity Project, in which photographs captured each participant‘s individuality, Martinez said. The art exhibit will provide an opportunity for participants to get engaged with the project and get to know other faces on campus, said Dannie Moore, Multicultural Affairs assistant director. The photographers encourage participants to have as much fun with the photo shoot as they can. However, unlike the UTA Identity Project, students will not be asked to write messages with

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available to garner student feedback in preparation for Tuesday’s Student Congress vote on the issue of allowing concealed handguns on campus. In addition to Alex del Carmen, forum moderator and criminology chair, panelists included criminology professors Randy Butler and Sara Phillips, and assistant criminology professor Jaya Davis, each of whom elected not to take a public position on the concealed carry issue. Eighty-one of 150 Texas House members have signed on as co-authors to HB 750, said the bill’s author, Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland. The bill would allow citizens with a concealed handgun license to carry weapons on college and university campuses. During the forum, del Carmen gave a scenario about a gunman entering the theatre and opening fire. He said if two students drew guns to return fire as a police officer entered the room, the officer would shoot all three of them in the mayhem. “If trained professionals make mistakes on a daily basis, would you trust a 21-year-old who went

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through 10 hours of training?” he said. Del Carmen said before students think they know his position on the issue, they should know that he is a CHL carrier. Driver said he filed the bill for citizens’ individual safety. “I carried this bill because I believe that licensed, law-abiding adult students, professors and employees shouldn’t be denied the right to protect themselves simply because they study or work on a college or university campus,” he said via e-mail. Questions at the forum pertained to concealed carry in on-campus housing. Phillips said universities have to make that decision. Scott Lewis, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus legislative director, said those who say the bill is about students acting like law enforcement are misunderstanding the issue. “If I’m sitting in class and I get an emergency alert about a gunman on campus, I don’t get to draw my weapon and go look for him,” he said. “We’re not allowed to form a posse and hunt down the bad guys.” Lewis said bill opponents have no actual examples of problems with CHL holders. “All the concerns are

based on hypotheticals because there are no examples of these situations actually happening,” he said. John Woods, Students for Gun-Free Schools in Texas director, said campuses are “extremely safe places.” “Lawmakers are trying to legislate to extreme conditions,” he said. “They’re using a tragedy to play with people’s emotions in order to get unpopular legislation passed.” During the forum, President James Spaniolo said the university has a number of things to consider, including cost should the bill pass, but did not take a specific position. Earlier on Thursday, UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa sent a letter to Gov. Rick Perry expressing several specific concerns, arguing the bill would make campuses “less safe.” UTA’s assistant police chief Rick Gomez also declined to take a position on the bill, but the Texas Association of College and University Police Administrators voiced opposition to it last week. The organization said the bill would “adversely impact” campus operations. J.c. Derrick news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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Lady Demons haunt Homecoming

Bullpen carries Mavericks to pair of wins

Despite Saturday’s loss, UTA is tied in the final spot for the SLC tournament. By Travis DeTherage The Shorthorn staff

The Mavericks still have a Southland Conference Tournament pulse. The Homecoming game was a disappointment for UTA. who dropped a 66-58 loss to Northwestern State Saturday in Texas Hall. The Mavericks remain alive for the eighth and final spot in the SLC tournament. Head coach Samantha Morrow said it would be a huge disappointment if her team didn’t make the tournament. “It would really be disappointing for our senior class, especially for Shalyn [Martin] and Tamara [Simmons], if we didn’t get it in,” she said. “They’ve put in so much work during their four years here.” The Mavericks, who have a 4-10 conference record, are tied with Texas State and Southeastern Louisiana for the eighth seed with two games remaining. Nicholls is also in the running with a 3-11 conference record. Senior forward Shalyn Martin said the final two games will be huge for the Mavericks’ season. “They’re going to be mustwin games,” she said. Saturday’s game had the makings of a blowout with the Mavericks up 21-11 and 4:15 to play in the first half, but the Lady Demons scored 14 unanswered points to close it out. Morrow said the Lady Demons’ run is unacceptable for her team. “We can’t let them do that going into halftime and then

The baseball team would have swept this weekend’s UTA Invitational if junior Jordan Vaughn’s ninth-inning line drive into center field wasn’t snagged by a Missouri State defender. Nonetheless, UTA won two of three games despite giving up three first-inning runs in every game, improving to 2-4 on the season. The team recovered from a sweep to Houston last weekend. Junior pitcher Lance Day said it’s good to get back on track. “I think we should all be happy with the way the weekend went,” he said. “We competed and had three one-run games.”

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expect to win,” Morrow said. “It was huge on their part.” After halftime, the Lady Demons took the lead for good when freshman guard Jasmine Bradley sank a shot that put the Lady Demons up, 31-29. The Lady Demons then saw their largest lead of the game at 46-36 with 12:06 to play. The Mavericks scored six consecutive points, cutting it to four, but the Lady Demons quickly answered and went back up, 52-42, with 9:21 to play. The Mavericks never got within six for the rest of the game. Northwestern State held the Mavericks to 22 percent shooting from the floor, while the Lady Demons shot 41 percent from the field. Morrow said missed shots led to the Mavericks’ loss. “We were executing on

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Mavericks post three wins at UTA Classic The Mavericks posted a 3-2 record and took third place at this weekend’s UTA Classic at Allan Saxe Field. Freshman pitcher Callie Collins only allowed two runs in 19 innings, recording 34 strikeouts in three wins this weekend. The Mavericks saw a variety of situations in the tournament, and head coach Debbie Hedrick feels her team is prepared to begin its conference schedule on Tuesday. “I’ve seen a lot of positives and I know we’re ready,” she said.

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Two Northwestern State defenders trap freshman forward Briana Walker during the Mavericks 66-58 loss Saturday in Texas Hall. Walker scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds during the Homecoming loss.

offense the way we wanted to, but our shots just weren’t going in,” she said. Freshman forward Briana Walker led the Mavericks with 20 points and 14 rebounds, and said Morrow inspired her after halftime. “I felt like I had to come out and stay within my game and keep taking shots,” she said. “I thought I did that. But unfortunately, we didn’t come up with the win.” Senior guard Tamara Simmons finished with

five points and spent the halftime shoot-around stretching her hamstring. Morrow said Simmons’ hamstring didn’t bother her during the game. With two games remaining, the Mavericks have to start winning. It starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Texas Hall against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, a team with only two wins all season.

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Sophomore Jordan reves finished Saturday’s game with 19 points and 13 rebounds, but after fouling out late in the second half, Northwestern State came back and won in overtime, 78-71 on Saturday in Natchitoches, La. UTA’s offense stalled with reves out of the lineup. The Mavericks (13-14, 7-7) only scored two points in the final three minutes as head coach Scott Cross watched the game turn with reves on the bench. “once he went down we went with a bit of a smaller lineup,” Cross said. “Momentum just shifted. We couldn’t get any loose balls or rebounds.”

The track teams finished 2nd at the SLC Indoor Track and Field Championships, but that doesn’t mean UTA didn’t dominate. Cordero Gray and Pamela Vinson both won sprints. The Movin’ Mavs faced their championship alumni on Saturday. Find out who won. Find out how the tennis teams did in this weekend’s matches.

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