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Shocking sweep Baseball team wins this weekend’s games, including one against No. 19 Wichita State Shockers. SPORTS | PAGE 3
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CONCEALED CARRY
Spaniolo: guns hurt UTA’s mission be carried on college campuses, amid a chorus of higher education leaders speaking out against it. President James Spaniolo joined the discourse on Thursday, sending an e-mail to the UTA community voicing strong disapproval of concealed carry. “We must ensure that our campus is a safe place for pursuing and advancing an education,” he said in the
Texas Legislature continues to push for guns on campus, while UTA president voices concerns. BY J.C. DERRICK The Shorthorn senior staff
Local lawmakers are remaining committed to passing legislation that would allow concealed handguns to
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letter. “Allowing concealed handguns on our campus would be antithetical to our mission.” The 82nd Texas Legislature is considering legislation that would permit concealed handgun license holders to carry weapons on college campuses. Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland, authored House Bill 750, which has been coauthored by 81 of the body’s 150 mem-
bers. “Allowing concealed handguns on campus would significantly increase the potential for members of our community to be injured or killed,” Spaniolo said. Rep. Bill Zedler, R-Arlington, is one of the bill’s co-authors and said he
James Spaniolo, university president, said that he opposes concealed carry on campus.
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Basketball teams miss chance to go to Southland Conference Tournament as seasons end.
The men’s loss to UT-San Antonio costs UTA a tournament berth for the first time in nine years. BY JOSH BOWE The Shorthorn senior staff
UTA was down, 62-58, with only 34.2 seconds left on the clock and a Southland Conference Tournament bid on the line when junior forward Bo Ingram stepped up to the line for two crucial free throws. After missing his first one, Ingram lined up and nailed the second shot. But, the referee blew his whistle. A Maverick had entered the paint before Ingram had released the shot. Lane violation. Free throw didn’t count. UTSan Antonio ball. Head coach Scott Cross stared in disbelief as the Roadrunners closed out the game with free throws and ended the Mavericks’ postseason hopes with a 68-63 win on Saturday night in Texas Hall. “Basketball is such a momentum game,” Cross said. “When you don’t hit your free throws, it makes it a little bit
LEGISLATURE
Bill targets alcohol violaters Students who violate provisions will have to be counseled no matter where the violation occurs. BY VIDWAN RAGHAVAN The Shorthorn staff
A new bill introduced into the Texas House last week would mandate universities counsel their students for violating alcohol laws. If passed, House Bill 1845 would require all institutions of higher education to provide at least two counseling sessions to students who receive alcohol related violations, like possession, distributing, using or under the influence of alcohol. Randy Butler, Center for Criminal Justice Research and Training director, said ALCOHOL continues on page 6
MEN’S continues on page 3
ENGINEERING
The women whittle Roadrunners’ lead to four, but a 33-4 run ends Mavericks season in 77-53 loss.
Building dedicated to collaboration
BY TRAVIS DETHERAGE The Shorthorn staff
All the Mavericks had to do was win, and they would have a spot in the Southland Conference Tournament next week in Katy. But, UT-San Antonio wanted to give them another scenario — an end to the Mavericks’ season. UT-San Antonio knocked out the Mavericks from getting into the SLC tournament with a 77-53 drubbing Saturday afternoon in San Antonio. The Mavericks still could have gotten in the tournament if Southeastern Louisiana had lost to Nicholls earlier in the day, but the Lady Lions won to claim the eighth and final seed. Head coach Samantha Morrow said it’s a disappointment that the team did not get in. “It’s our goal every season to make WOMEN’S continues on page 3
More than 200 people attend the dedication ceremony of the Engineering Research Building. BY JOHN HARDEN The Shorthorn senior staff
The Shorthorn: Aisha Butt
Sophomore forward Jordan Reves attempts a layup during the Mavericks 68-63 loss against UT-San Antonio Saturday night in Texas Hall. The loss kept the Mavericks from competing in the Southland Conference Tournament.
The campus community got a peek into research projects designed to improve the quality of life for everyone at the Engineering Research Building’s dedication Friday. The $126 million building, which was completed in December and opened in January, is designed to foster collaboration among university faculty who are working on research projects. BUILDING continues on page 6
ENGINEERING
Robert Hedman, Wakeland High School student, fixes a problem a robot was having that disabled it from running at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Technical Challenge Saturday at the Maverick Activities Center.
Robotics competition fuels interest in engineering Twenty-four high school teams competed in the challenge meant to abolish stereotypes. BY JOHN HARDEN The Shorthorn senior staff
The Maverick Activities Center’s indoor basketball courts were transformed into a stage for a robotics competition, an event designed to inspire
students to pursue science and technological careers on Saturday. The competition, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Technical Challenge, had 24 high school teams from across North Texas compete in the qualifying championships with this year’s game titled “Get Over It!” Students built and programmed small rover-like robots to climb over
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miniature obstacles and perform simple tasks such as balancing itself on a balance beam. The entire competition is about ROBOTS continues on page 4
A Night with the Science Guy BILL
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Texas Hall 7:30 p.m. Lecture Q&A to follow •
NOTE: All advance tickets have now been distributed. Guests without tickets will be seated as space permits on a first come, first-served basis. Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. and check in at Guest Relations.
Free, but tickets required. Seating is limited. Advance tickets available at www.utatickets.com. Call 817-272-9234 for more information or ticketing assistance.
Bill Nye is also participating in the 2011 Annual Celebration of Excellence by Students (ACES) Roundtable at 3:30 p.m. on March 23 in Texas Hall. For ticketing information, visit www.utatickets.com.
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Mozart Requiem - UTA Choirs And Orchestra: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall. $3 for students and seniors, $5 for public. For more information, contact the Music Department at 817-272-3471.
Tuesday Slight Chance of Thunderstorms
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.
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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 more information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu. Combat Narratives: Stories and Artifacts from UTA Veterans: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Library sixth floor. Free. For more information, contact Erin O’Malley at omalley@uta.edu. Art Exhibition in The Gallery: “Sedrick Huckaby And Barbra Riley:” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gallery at UTA. Free. For more information, contact Patricia Healy at 817-272-5658. TUESDAY Student Health Advisory Council Fun In
The Sun Health Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. University Center, Bluebonnet Ballroom, Palo Duro and Central Library mall. For more information, contact Donielle Smith at 817-272-2771.
PERSONAVACATION by Thea Blesener
Official Maverick Ring Sales: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. University Center. For more information, contact Zack Kulesz at 817272-5126. UTA Women’s Tennis vs. Xavier: 11 a.m. Tennis Center. Free. For more information, contact Kristyna Mancias at 817272-2213. Men’s Tennis vs. Xavier: 2 p.m. Tennis Center. Free. For more information, contact Kristyna Mancias at 817-272-2213.
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Powwow fetches at least $1,000
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 Public Intoxication Officers observed a woman stumbling and swaying at 2:22 a.m. on 700 Davis St. near the UTA police station. The woman walked into a sign post and struck her head, the officers reported. Based on her actions and the smell of alcohol, officers deduced she was intoxicated. Officers arrested and took her to Arlington Police Department jail. Loud Noise disturbance At 12:30 a.m. a student reported another resident was playing music too loud at the Arbor Oaks apartments, 1008 Greek Row Drive. THURSDAY Investigation An officer responded at 9:51 p.m. to a resident’s complaints about a reoccurring problem with a neighbor at the Meadow Run apartments on 601 Summit Ave.
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Coppell resident Waid Davis dances in a circle around a group of singers during the 16th Annual Benefit Powwow Saturday in the Bluebonnet Ballroom. “I dance as long and hard as I can, you dance whatever you can, it’s good for the soul,” Davis said.
Vandalism A student reported graffiti at 8 p.m. on the side of the Aerodynamics Research Building, 915 Speer St. The case is active. Hit-and-Run Accident A student reported a hit-and-run accident at 12:30 p.m. at Lot 33, which is located north of the Maverick Activities Center, 800 UTA Blvd. Another person struck her vehicle and neglected to leave information. The case is active. Minor Accident A student’s vehicle hit an unattended vehicle at 11:37 a.m. in Lot 47, which is located south of the Business Building, on 800 Oak St.
In Thursday’s story, “Longevity center nears capacity,” kinesiology professor Mark Ricard’s name was spelled incorrectly. Also Forest Melton is the center’s clinical coordinator.
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The Student Alumni Association is looking for applicants to join its board of directors, the Maverick Marauders. The Maverick Marauders, formerly known as the Student Alumni Association Board of Directors, decided to change its name to something more spirited, said Melissa Wells, constituents and scholarships assistant director. “We want to get students engaged so they are familiar with this place and the benefits of the alumni association when they graduate,” she said. Maverick Marauders will serve as ambassadors for the association, bridging the gap between alumni and students. Applications are available online until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Students need to be in good academic standing, have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA, two professional references and be a current member of the Student Alumni Association. — Bianca Montes
Vandalism A report of graffiti on a UTA vehicle, exterior building walls and a dumpster was reported at 9:33 p.m. at the Watson building between Theatre Arlington and the Arlington Museum of Art on 219 Main St. The case is active.
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The event featured face painting, the Bear Claw Singers and Native-American craft items. BY BIANCA MONTES The Shorthorn staff
The heart of mother nature beat through the halls of the University Center as the Native American Student Association presented its 16th Annual Benefit Powwow. Several tribes from across the country gathered Saturday in the Bluebonnet Ballroom to help raise money for the organization. The organization’s secretary Krista Reynolds estimated the organization raised at least $1,000 for next year’s powwow. The day-long event began at 2 p.m. with the Bear Claw Singers pounding on a drum for hours to pay homage to U.S. veterans. The singers sat in a circle at the heart of the ballroom and men, dressed in service clothes, danced
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around them. “Being around this drum and being around this arena is a part of our lives,” Bear Claw Singer James Yellowfish, said from inside the circle. Women stood along the outskirts dancing to the beat with traditional shawls draped around their shoulders. Nancy Garit, an attendee from Weatherford, said she has not missed the powwow in all sixteen years. “We are here supporting our students,” she said. She said each pound of the drum represents the heart beat of mother earth. It’s a practice that’s passed down through generations. Last year, dancers performed a Fallen Soldier ceremony to honor combat veterans who never came home from war, said Mica Johnson, Native American Student Association president. “This year we are also performing a dance for the fallen soldiers,” she said. “We have invited the UTA ROTC Color Guard to participate in the event.”
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As the color guard assisted with the carrying of the flags, the Bear Claw Singers performed a warrior song inviting all veterans to the floor to be honored. Vendors at the powwow assisted in scholarship fundraising by selling Native-American craft items, paintings and food. Face painters at the event drew in students from middle schools who were participating in a history day on campus. “I heard the drumming all the way down the hall,” Sarahi Salazar, a Fort Worth Daggett Middle School student, said while getting her face painted. “After I found out what was going on, I went back to get my friends.” A portion of the proceeds from the vendors will go into a scholarship fund for students who are actively involved in the Native-American community.
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Tuition Raffle to give away $6,500 With tuition payments just around the corner, the Alumni Association began its annual tuition raffle. The grand prize winner will take home $5,000. Second place will receive $1,000; and the third prize recipient will be awarded $500. Cash awards will be distributed during two semesters. Tickets are currently being sold for $5 a ticket or $25 for six tickets, said Melissa Wells, constituents and scholarships assistant director. Tuesday and Wednesday the Alumni Association will be in the University Center selling tickets at its booth. Students, parents, faculty and staff may also purchase tickets from the Maverick Marauders or on the Alumni Association website. The drawing will be held April 16 at Springfest. — Bianca Montes
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UTA never trailed the entire weekend and upset No. 19 Wichita State twice.
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went the deepest any Maverick has gone this season, pitching eight strong innings of two-run baseball. “We’re starting to realize that we are good, you know, we’ve got a shot,� Day said. Comer had three more hits and sophomore shortstop Daniel Jordan racked up four hits to lead all Mavericks in a 14-0 rout of a New orleans team that was outscored 50-4 this weekend. UtA came home on sunday and belted 14 more hits in sunday’s win to knock off Wichita
8:47 left in the half, but that was just a warm-up for the second half. the Mavericks would trim the lead to 11 at halftime and later whittle the score to 4238. the roadrunners sprinted out to a 33-4 run to take a 75-41 lead with 5:05 remaining in the game, ending the Mavericks’ season earlier than they wanted. senior forward shalyn Martin, who finished her final game as a Maverick with 10 points, said Ut-san Antonio was hitting on all cylinders. “they played like a team on a mission,� she said. “We just couldn’t keep up.� turnovers were the Mav-
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a rhythm on offense in the 6-1 loss. sophomore pitcher teri Lyles had a rough outing in the tournament opener against Louisiana tech, but showed her resilience against Wichita state on day two. she pitched a nine-inning complete game and gave up only two earned runs on eight hits. she also racked up 12 strikeouts to go along with two walks. Wichita took a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning, but senior rebecca Collom blasted a walk-off two-run homer to shock Wichita state with a 4-3 win. the Mavericks continue next weekend when they face southeastern Louisiana.
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the Mavericks wrapped up this weekend’s Courtyard Classic in Denton with a 5-1 victory over Louisiana tech and finished 3-2 in the tournament. they once again showed their ability to finish a series and are now 5-0 in every weekend finale this season. the offense took advantage of opportunities, the defense made plays, and freshman pitcher Callie Collins excelled on the mound in her sixth complete game of 2011. Louisiana tech started the tournament finale with a 1-0 lead, but UtA scored the goahead run in the second inning and never looked back. the victory was a strong finish for the Mavericks, but also gave them redemption after a 7-6 loss against the Lady techsters in the first game of the tournament. Although they suffered a tough early loss, head coach Debbie Hedrick said she knew the team wouldn’t stay down. “that wasn’t the norm for us,� she said. “We never give up and we’re working hard to learn from our mistakes. I told them to just get ready for the next game.� Collins went 2-1 during the tournament and suffered her only loss against the Ut-El paso Miners. UtEp took an early lead and the Mavs struggled to establish
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UtA would like to go ahead and book another reservation at patriot Field next season. the Mavericks enjoyed their stay so much that they went from being 2-5 to sporting a winning record in four days with a four-game sweep over Wichita state, Dallas Baptist and New orleans. “the biggest key is we’re swinging the bats better and getting ahead,� head coach Darin thomas said. “When you get ahead, you can take chances and do some different things.� the Mavericks did all sorts of different things this weekend, one of which is score more than six runs, the most they’d scored before the weekend. Junior center fielder philip Incaviglia led the way in thursday’s 6-3 win over No. 19 Wichita state from the ninth spot in the lineup with two hits and two steals. the Mavericks pounded four doubles in the sixth inning, and Incaviglia capped the fourrun inning with an rBI single. Every Maverick in the lineup got a hit during the win. Junior second baseman Michael Guerra belted UtA’s first home run of the season in a 13-2 win over Dallas Baptist, while three Mavericks had three hits apiece and combined to drive in six rBIs. “We’ve shortened our approach, and focused on just being short to the ball and not trying to hit home runs,� Comer said. “And it’s been working.� Junior pitcher Lance Day
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Libya forces try to halt move to capital BIN JAWWAD, Libya — Forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi, some in helicopter gunships, pounded opposition fighters with artillery, rockets and gunfire Sunday, dramatically escalating their counteroffensive to halt the rebels’ rapid advance toward the capital. They also battled to loosen the grip of rebels on two cities close to Tripoli. But in at least one case, their tactics appeared to lead them into a trap. Residents said pro-Gadhafi troops punched into the city of Misrata, 120 miles east of Tripoli, the capital, with mortars and tanks but were pushed out five hours later by rebel forces.
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Protesters decry university budget cuts LAS VEGAS — Hundreds of Nevada college students and supporters waved signs decrying looming state higher education budget cuts during a peaceful protest on the Las Vegas Strip. A crowd of more than 500 demonstrators gathered Sunday in front of the fountains of the Bellagio casino resort. They chanted and urged passing motorists to show support by honking vehicle horns. One sign read “Education Cuts Don’t Heal.� Another said, “True Life: My College is Broke.� Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposals for deep cuts to close a state budget shortfall have Regents Chairman James Dean Leavitt warning of “cataclysmic� changes to Nevada higher education.
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Players picked for military games Three Movin’ Mavs will play and Doug Garner will coach for the Army team. By Charlie Vann The Shorthorn staff
Movin’ Mavs coach doug Garner and three Movin’ Mavs players have been selected to represent UTA at the 2011 Army Warrior Transition Games in May. Blake McMinn, Juan Soto and Anthony Pone have been invited to participate as members of the U.S. Army team during the tournament held at the U.S. olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. “To me, it’s really an opportunity for me and the university to give back to the soldiers,� Garner said. Garner was approached to coach the Army Warrior Transition Unit National team last fall after a four-day tryout held at UTA. McMinn, Pone and Soto
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were three out of four collegiate players picked to play for the team, Garner said. “i feel honored to be able to represent the Army at the games,� McMinn said. McMinn served with the 101st Airborne division from Fort Campbell, Ky. from 2006 to 2008. This will be the second year for the Warrior Transition Unit Games comprising the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The games are put together with cooperation between the department of defense and U.S. Paralympics to help
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injured service veterans transition back into regular life through participation in sports and recreation. The warrior games also offer other events for wounded veterans to compete in, like swimming, track and field, cycling and volleyball. A training camp for the Army National Team will be held in the Physical education Building April 14 to 16 to help the team get ready for the games. Garner said the Marine Corps beat the Army team in the championship game last year and expects this year to be
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6 killed, 3 injured in mobile home fire GRANBURY — A fire raced through a lakefront home in North Texas early Sunday, killing six people and injuring three others, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday in a double-wide mobile home in Lake Granbury, about 65 miles southwest of Dallas, Hood County Fire Marshal Brian Fine told The Associated Press. The fire happened after a birthday party that had largely broken up for the night, Fine said. The dead ranged in age from 18 to 30 years old and included three men and three women who had lingered after the party, he said. Two of the injured were airlifted to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, where they were treated for smoke inhalation and minor cuts and discharged, Fine said. The third was admitted for observation at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Fine said.
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mr. Congeniality Broadcast communication junior Dontae Robison performs his introduction speech at the Black Student Association’s 2011 Man of the Year Scholarship Pageant on Sunday in the University Center Rosebud Theatre. Robison won out of the five contestants that participated in competitions including modeling formal attire and performing arts. Read the full story online at theshorthorn.com.
abolishing stereotypes associated with science and technology while having fun, said Carter Tiernan, College of engineering student affairs assistant dean. According to a report from the Texas Higher education Coordinating Board, Texas is not producing enough college graduates with technology-related degrees. The universities and colleges must work in partnership with elementary, middle and high schools to improve recruitment, preparation and retention of students in technology related fields. Members from the colleges of science and engineering find it necessary to continue inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout the year, Tiernan said. “Sometimes people get the idea that engineering is boring or that it’s too hard to get into, but that’s not the case,� she said. “With events like this, we can show students that they can have fun and solve problems based off what they can build.� events like the technical challenge allow students to apply real world math and science concepts to their designs. “When you look at the
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just as intense. “There is a lot of pride between the Army team and Marine team,� Garner said. “These two teams are rivals.� The tournament is roundrobin style with single elimination rounds. Pone was excited about the chance to try out alongside other Army men. Pone served from 2000 to 2003 with the 473rd Field Service Unit from Fort lee, Va. “it just felt good to be there with other Army guys,� Pone said. Junior Juan Soto said he’s looking forward to the opportunity to play basketball when the season is over. Soto served as a member of the 1st Cavalry division out of Fort Hood from 1998 to 2002. Charlie Vann sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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world, the most successful countries are the countries that continue to lead in the fields of engineering and science,� she said. Tiernan said 50 percent of students who compete in competitions like the technical challenge are more likely to attend college. High school students, parents and UTA students came to watch the competition and witness the next generation of possible engineers compete. “No telling which one of these kids here will solve the next big global issue,� said Jim robinson, a parent of a competitor. “if you just look around at all of the excitement, you can see that they are passionate. The next step is to make sure that level of motivation stays by the time they reach college.� robinson said he’s always pushing his daughter, Ashlee robinson, to take her education one step further by learning something new each day. She said she never thought engineering could be fun until she joined her school’s robotics team. “it’s fun building a machine that you can control and use to actually do something useful,� she said. “When you can actually see your work come together and actually touch it and use it, you become inspired to building and invent more.� John harden news-editor.shorthorn.@uta.edu
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Former child soldier featured at screening The Baptist Student Ministry will host the invisible Children screening of the childsoldier documentary Tony at 7 tonight in the University Center rosebud Theatre. invisible Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the war in Uganda through raising awareness with documentaries. Part of the event will include a speaker from invisible Children who will provide background information about the organization, a screening of its latest documentary and a question-andanswer period with former Uganda child soldier and focus of the film, Tony Bazilo. “Tony will talk about what he has been trying to do with invisible Children since 2003,� biology junior Toria Ates said. The screening is open to the public and is a free event. Pizza will be served prior to the screening at 6:30 p.m., Ates said. — Bianca Montes
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Women’s History Month dedicated to highlighting accomplishments toward equality by women
Step it up, students
Women subdue ancient oppression James Brown famously said in 1966 that this is a man’s world. He was right then. If he said it today, some would argue it still holds true. But his following words, “but it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl,” are indisputable and timeless. The university community should recognize women’s contributions to the world during this Women’s History Month as student-and-faculty-led campaigns work to remind us of women’s contributions and how they’ve changed history. Women continue to live through discrimination, and in some respects, rise above it. The world has seen female monarchs, democratically elected heads of state, top-notch entertainers, thought leaders and heroes, or heroines of literature
like Maya Angelou, Sylvia Plath and Emily Dickinson. Inventions such as medical syringes, windshield wipers and the engine muffler were created by women. This month is when people are especially expected to recognize these milestones. Women have proven that they can do anything men can. Women have been subject to the oldest form of discrimination. It’s hard to beat because many cultures, faiths and mind-sets continue to condone inequality for women. It also stands out, because it precedes racism, ageism and homophobia. The Women’s History Month Planning Committee plans events and organizes efforts to raise awareness of women’s contributions to society, as does the Women’s Studies Program,
which is presenting its 25th anniversary Women’s History Month Lecture Series, which will focus on women and war this year. Students should attend such events to gain a new perspective on the female experience. Because sexism is the oldest form of discrimination, it is the most engrained and therefore the hardest to eradicate. Hopefully, contributions by women won’t be viewed as extraordinary, because they were accomplished by women but weighted the same as those accomplished by men. Undoubtedly, women will get through it. A point of motivation can be Angelou’s immortal words, “still I rise.” — The Shorthorn editorial board
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ay I have your attention, please? May I have your attention, please? Will the real dictator please stand down? When a rap song is the battle hymn for anti-government demonstrators, we know the world has changed. A Tunisian rapper named El General wrote the song “Rais Labled,” which attacked the Tunisian president and voiced the anger of the country’s youth. Despot President Ben Ali fled Tunisia soon after and demonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square started repeating the song. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could not withstand the rap either and stepped down. Now, Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi is acting like a gangster all alone on the dance floor, while the rap song is still playing. The current revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa are the revolution of the youth. Music and compared to the social media — similar bonds that tie 41 percent in the American youth together — are now the U.S. The youth of this markers of this new Arab generation. region is considered The Internet and electronic social the de facto opposition. networks, particularly Facebook and How they comprehend Twitter, have played an important role freedom and democrain these recent waves of procy is the crutest in the Middle East. These cial factor that SAFWAN networks do have a part to will foretell what ROB play in such movements, comes next. but the regime can disrupt For us, the college most of these services at will students, the processes at any time. In Egypt, the and the consequences of primary group, the Revoluthis series of revolutions tionary Youth Council, which and what our contempoinitiated the first protests raries are doing should not through creating Facebook only be discussed for their and Twitter pages, revealed own dynamics but also to after Mubarak resigned that understand how we interthey used misinformation to pret these events, and why deceive the police forces and Rob is Society of we interpret them in those prevent them from gathering Political Affairs ways. real intelligence. The group The Society of Political president, a political used the original social netAffairs has organized a diswork, face-to-face commu- science senior and cussion panel from noon to nication, to coordinate their guest columnist for 1 p.m. Wednesday about this The Shorthorn. plans. revolution in University Hall This revolution in the Room 104. Political science Middle East and North Af- Join the discussion and communication profesrica will have geopolitical by commenting at sors will give us their inimportance for decades to sight and you can find antheshorthorn.com. come. We as college students swers about this revolution should observe and analyze by using the original social the revolution. In the Middle East and network. In Voltaire’s words, “If we do North Africa, 60 percent of the popu- not find anything pleasant, at least we lation is younger than 30 years old, shall find something new.”
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ear students of America, I am aware of the irony I am about to put in front of you, but for those of you who haven’t seen Network, let me give you a brief synopsis. A network anchor, Howard Beale, lets his job get the best of him. As his mind begins to slip and his boss smells a profitable new show in his insanity, Beale uses this opportunity to speak out about the ills of society. At the climax of his famous speech the enraged anchor says, “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not gonna take this anymore!” This scene is followed by a crowd of citizens shouting the same out their windows. When I asked you to be aware of the irony, I lied. There are actually two of them: TONY I am about to address SORTORE the ills of society from its main source, TV, and that this movie was made during a time of less war and more public backbone than that of today. Where has today’s backbone gone? Recently, President Barack Obama decided to peddle the opSortore is an environmental geoscience posite direction when it comes to everything junior and a guest he claims to stand for. columnist for The Obama has decided Shorthorn. that the “future” of America, us students, must start paying inJoin the discussion terest on our student by commenting at loans while we are theshorthorn.com. in school. There has been almost little cut to the already massive defense budget. As Americans for Democratic Action grimly put it, “The most vulnerable in our society are going to be impacted by the results.” Sen. Bernie Sanders, I–Vt., wrote his voters and asked for personal stories of the hardship they’ve endured for the past three years. Here is what he got back: “People are fighting to keep their homes from falling into foreclosure. They are struggling with credit card debt. Marriages have been postponed. Lives have been derailed,” Sanders writes in a blog for The Huffington Post. “Vermonters wrote about raiding their retirement savings to pay college tuition, keep their businesses afloat, or simply to keep gas in their car and pay their bills.” All of this really made me wonder, are times actually improving or are people just adapting to the new America. Either way, the indifference is intolerable. Where has the backbone of America gone? Where have the protestors of the Vietnam era gone? If the world looks to America as a beacon of hope, what are they seeing? An overzealous military budget and an underfunded education system, but more importantly, a people that do not seem to care. I urge you all to take inspiration from the Middle East, Egypt, Iran, Yemen, Tunisia, and stand up and say, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Let us all work together to truly make this a brave new world.
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Cardboard shortage clogs construction Volunteers are expected to speed up construction during spring break. By ali amir mustansir The Shorthorn senior staff
Construction on the Arlington Community Garden fell slightly behind schedule during the weekend when volunteers ran out of cardboard. Bill Gilmore, Arlington Parks and Recreation assistant director, said the cardboard is laid out in the pathways and gardening plots before they are filled. He said the cardboard will dissolve quickly, but acts as a weed blocker as the mulch and soil settles. He said construction would be completed before the joint city and university project’s March 26 dedication. Gilmore said all 79 plots for future planting are completed and about 80 percent of the mulch has been laid. He said crushed granite walkways for handicapped access and a storage unit would be professionally installed next week, and volunteers would be needed to finish laying the mulch later. “We will have more volunteer work days over spring break,� he said, adding the days
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is willing to listen to concerns, but does not believe they are based in fact. “The concerns they have are what was initially held when we passed the concealed handgun bill in the ‘90s,� Zedler told The Shorthorn in response to Spaniolo’s message. “Those fears turned out to be unsubstantiated.� Zedler said the current law is unfair to law-abiding citizens. “Does it make sense that right now someone could have a concealed handgun license and they have a right to defend themselves on one side of the street, but as soon as they cross over onto the campus, they
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From right, fifth grader Tristan Beilharz, enviromental and earth science graduate student Arawan Shishakly, and biology junior Rooba Shishakly scoop mulch into wheelbarrels Friday at the new community garden on the corner of UTA Boulevard and Davis Drive. The department of sustainability and the city of Arlington have collaborated to construct the garden to grow foods like lettuce, tomatoes, and potatoes to donate to local food banks.
would be determined this week. Marianna Tanina, Urban and Public Affairs graduate student and international student from Tajikistan, said coming from a country where government decisions can kill a project caused her to have a few concerns after construction was stalled pending UT System Board of Regents approval. “When you see the results
and see people working, it makes you believe that ‘yeah, it’s going to happen,’� she said. Tanina said she was amazed at the resource support from the city and university, and by the number of people who came out to volunteer, about 50 volunteers. Lira Palanco, criminal justice senior and UTA Volunteers’ Animals and Environment di-
don’t have that right?� he said. In the letter, Spaniolo said he doesn’t find the legislation beneficial. UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa echoed the same sentiment, expressing his list of concerns in a letter to Gov. Rick Perry on Feb. 24, saying the new law would make campuses “less safe.� Spaniolo’s public statement also came on the heels of UTA’s Student Congress voting 36-6 against the measure last Tuesday. SC President Aaron Resendez is plans to lead a sixmember delegation to Austin later this month to deliver the results to local legislators. Sen. Chris Harris, R-Arlington, said he favors allowing people to protect themselves. “I’m becoming more and more concerned about people being able to protect them-
selves, and I feel strongly that as long as that person is of sound mind and has been properly trained, they have that right,� Harris said. Rep. Barbara Nash, R-Arlington, has a concealed handgun license, but said she is still forming an opinion about H.B. 750. The Texas Council of Student Services Vice Presidents, which includes Frank Lamas, Student Affairs vice president, sent a letter in opposition of the bill to legislators Feb. 22. Tuesday, the student body at Texas A&M, the state’s second-largest university, voted against allowing concealed handguns on campus by a 57 percent majority out of 13,600 votes cast. J.C. DerriCk news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
“I live right down the street and I didn’t even know about half the things going on,� Arlington resident Sara Gonzalez said. “It makes me want to get more involved in UTA’s activities.� Prior to the opening of the building earlier this year, researchers were dispersed throughout the campus and had to work in smaller work areas with limited space. UTA’s annual research expenditures have nearly tripled over the past six years to more than $63 million in 2010, a statistic the university hopes to continue building on with its new facility, Provost Donald Bobbitt said. “If you want to see what a Tier One research facility looks like, this is it,� Bobbitt said. After the official ribbon cutting led by Spaniolo, attendees were given tours where they were allowed to see some of the labs and meet the researchers who lead the projects. “It’s always nice to see what the university is up to. They’re always up to something that will change the way we live and think,� Arlington Councilwoman Lana Wolff said. Wolff, whose district includes UTA, said by opening the building to the public, it will help residents realize how important it is to have the university in downtown Arlington.
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Some projects include nerve regeneration, assisted living for the elderly and drug delivery. More than 200 people attended the event on the building’s courtyard, where they heard details of the projects from President James Spaniolo, Science Dean Pamela Jansma and Engineering Dean Bill Carroll. “Today, in the Engineering Research Building, scientists and engineers work together to work on complex biological systems at the molecular and cellular scales,� Jansma said. “They have a goal to improve virus detection, mitigation of cancer and drug delivery.� The building, bordered by Nedderman Hall and the Engineering Laboratory Building, is home to the Computer Science and Engineering and Bioengineering departments and research teams from the College of Science. The building will create innovation and collaboration among scientists and engineers who have additional space to work closely together, Jansma said. The event was free and open to the public. Many residents from the community also attended to learn about UTA’s latest addition.
rector, said she enjoyed working on the project and getting the community involved. Palanco said she intends to volunteer during spring break to help finish construction. She said once the work days are announced, she may try to have an official UTA Volunteers event to come out and help finish, pending approval from the organization’s adviser. “It would be a great spring break project to get students involved instead of being in the dorms and apartments,� she said. Thirteen of the volunteers came from the organization, Palanco said. She said after the garden is complete, student members of UTA Volunteers would like to rent a plot, but are waiting for adviser approval. Gilmore said the city is still accepting applications for the $35 plots and may have to do a lottery because of how many have already been received. All plot rentals are from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. “We only got about 50 [applications], but we haven’t put out a public splash yet,� Gilmore said. “It’s pretty good.� ali amir mustansir news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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the university would have to comply regardless of the age of the student and the place of violation. “You’d still have to comply with the requirements even if outside the university area,� he said. “If a student gets caught violating a law in say, Fort Worth, UTA would still have to give counseling.� Student Conduct Director Heather Snow said UTA has a similar provision on the books. Students caught violating the alcohol policy are currently given two counseling sessions. She said there have been 79 alcohol and drug violations this semester. These students are required to go through alcohol
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“It has only been the norm for the last dozen years and you get the associated harassment and property damage. It’s not alcohol, per se, but binge drinking,� he said. The bill is, however, an unfunded mandate, Butler said. Universities will have to raise money to comply with the provisions of the bill, like hiring additional counselors. The bill is still in its initial stages and such details would be resolved, Castro said. “We would probably try to work it into the resources the university already has,� Castro said. “ We’re still working on it.� The bill was filed on Feb. 25, and as of March 3 has been referred to the Higher Education committee to review for future action.
and substance abuse education through Health Services. “They get the normal city penalties, the counseling sessions are currently in addition to city violations,� she said. Alcohol violations are a Class C misdemeanor, the same as a traffic violation, and would result in a citation. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, the bill’s author, said the measure aims to help students with alcohol problems. “We’ve had, for many years now, a real issue with drinking on campus, and this is to help people get the help they need,� Castro said. “If we can counsel people in the beginning, we may be able to prevent them from having problems later on in life.� Butler said he felt the bill is a result of binge drinking rather than alcohol consumption.
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