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HEALTH AND WELLNESS It’s (still) football time in Texas University, county take precautions in wake of coronavirus UTA and Tarrant County Public Health department are following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the virus spreads.

BY COLBY FARR The Shorthorn staff

As a new coronavirus named 2019- nCoV spreads from its origin point to different countries, efforts by Tarrant County Public Health department and UTA have aimed to prepare and protect locals if the virus were to arrive. According to the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention website, the virus is a respiratory illness first identified in Wuhan, China. Since its detection, the coronavirus has been confirmed in 26 countries, including the The Shorthorn: Elias Valverde II U.S., Spain, Russia and Canada as of Fans watch the inaugural Dallas Renegades game against the St. Louis BattleHawks on Feb. 9 at Globe Life Park. More than 17,000 people attended the game. Tuesday. There have been over 1,000 deaths worldwide as well. More than 300 people are under Globe Life Park debuts as the home stadium for the Dallas Renegades investigation across the U.S., with 12 cases confirmed positive in six states, in- BY BRAYDEN GARCIA cluding California, Washington, Illinois The Shorthorn staff anybody’s talked to us about or that we’ve explored that I don’t and Wisconsin. An unfamiliar cheer rang have some level of interest in,” The CDC website states that patients through Globe Life Park on he said. with the coronavirus will display Sunday. Decker said the renovations symptoms including fever, shortness of “Let’s go Renegades, let’s go took around 100 days and in- breath and coughing. Renegades, let’s go Renegades.” cluded demolishing 18 rows of The coronavirus hasn’t directly im- The match marked Globe seats on the third base side of pacted the campus, but several offices Life Park’s transition from the dugout and adding 4,000 have been involved in monitoring the baseball field to football stadi- grandstand seats in what used to latest guidance, coordinating activities um, as 17,206 fans greeted the be left field. and planning, chief communications of- Dallas Renegades, one of eight Other renovations include re- ficer Joe Carpenter said. Offices involved XFL teams, kicking off its sea- placing the dirt and grass field include Student Affairs, Academic Af- son against the St. Louis Battle- with turf and the removal of the fairs, International Education, Health Hawks at the former home of the foul poles. Services and Emergency Management. Texas Rangers. The BattleHawks “The facility looks fantastic,” According to a previous Shorthorn beat the Renegades 15-9. said Rob Carolla, Dallas Ren- article, UTA suspended all universi- The XFL originally ran for one egades communications and ty-related travel to China on Jan. 31. season in 2001 and discontin- media relations director. “It real- The announcement came after three ued after losing $70 million. The ly looks like a great place to play major airlines announced the suspen- joint-venture from NBC Sports football.” sion of flights to and from China’s main- and the World Wrestling Feder- Arlington resident John Burg- land. ation emphasized fun, featuring dorf said he was happy to see The UTA International Oversight players-selected nicknames on The Shorthorn: Elias Valverde II Globe Life Park still being used Committee will review any universi- the back of their jerseys and a rather than demolished. ty-related travel requests to China, Dallas Renegades punter Drew Galitz signs a ball for Oklahoma City resident Aiden Casaz according to the article. Each request more violent style of play. There after the game against the St. Louis BattleHawks on Feb. 9 at Globe Life Park. Casaz is “It’s such a beautiful building,” were storylines for players and also a kicker and Galitz was the one person he was looking to get an autograph from. he said. “When I think of Arling- will be informed by the CDC and U.S. coaches and commentary from ton, I think of the ballpark, and I Department of State’s latest recommen- wrestling personalities. Instead with a few changes aiming to “I mean, football in February, think a lot of people do too.” dations before being evaluated on a of a traditional kickoff, there was increase the pace of play, includ- that’s pretty cool,” he said. Burgdorf said he’s happy that case-by-case basis, Carpenter said. a scramble where players ran at ing a shorter halftime, no kicked The Texas Rangers’ new hosting events like XFL games Faculty and staff who previously each other to get the ball at mid- extra points after touchdowns stadium, Globe Life Field, opens will help continue the stadium’s planned to attend conferences or field, eventually resulting in one and modifications to kickoffs. across the street in March. The legacy. recruitment activities in China have player separating his shoulder Created by Vince McMahon, move left some intrigue on “It was kind of like my second canceled or postponed their trips, and being out for the remainder WWE chief executive officer, the what would happen to their old home,” he said. Carpenter said. of the season. football league aims to capitalize stadium. The Renegades’ next game is “UTA’s top priority is to protect the This time around, the nick- on fans’ interest in the game after A $10 million renovation an away game against the Los health and safety of students, faculty, names are gone and there will the NFL season concludes. later, and the stadium is ready Angeles Wildcats on Feb. 16. The staff and visitors,” he said. “The university be no crossover with World Dallas resident Chris Hen- to host all kinds of events, said team’s 10-game regular season will continue to implement processes Wrestling Entertainment. Both derson said he’s a football fan, Sean Decker, Texas Rangers concludes April 9. that are consistent with the latest UT former NFL and college players but didn’t know much about the executive vice president for System, CDC and state department are present in the league. Most XFL. That didn’t stop him from sports entertainment. @BJGARCIA27 protocols and as the situation develops.” rules resemble the NFL rules, enjoying the game though. “There’s not a single event that [email protected] VIRUS continues on page 5

STUDENT AFFAIRS UTA to introduce multisemester registration system

Incoming freshmen and lowing summer, fall and spring level courses would have been it a whole year,” Aswath said. check at the end of fall, if a stu- persistence and graduation rate. sophomores will be able semesters all at once, said included for the 2020-2021 ac- “Because then we lose a whole dent doesn’t pass a prerequisite Typically, 20% of first-time to register for 1000- and Pranesh Aswath, senior vice ademic year. At the time of the year, and the students coming class, registration for the next college students drop out of 2000-level classes multiple provost for Academic Planning meeting, early February was the in this fall will not benefit from course will be canceled. UTA by the end of their first semesters in advance. and Policy. deadline for faculty to submit that.” While multiterm registration year, Aswath said. Plans for a multiterm regis- freshman- and sophomore-lev- Schedules for 1000- and is recommended, it will not be UTA’s six-year graduation BY MEGAN CARDONA tration system were announced el schedules, with upper-level 2000-level courses will have mandatory, Aswath said. rate for first time in college The Shorthorn staff at the Jan. 29 Faculty Senate schedules following a couple of to be in place by Feb. 21, he Students registered for a students in 2018 was around UTA will implement a mul- meeting. According to a previ- months later. said. The multiterm registration multiterm will still pay a se- 49%, he said. However, when tisemester registration system ous Shorthorn article, the year After feedback from the will be available for students to mester at a time, he said. The comparing UTA’s rate to other for incoming freshmen and registration would require fac- Faculty Senate meeting, it was register by April 6. drop period will also remain the urban schools with similar sophomores this spring. ulty to have all three semester decided to change the strategy Aswath said students can same. demographics, their graduation These students will have the schedules put in place for sum- to only 1000 and 2000 level register for classes requiring a Aswath said the multiterm rates are higher. ability to register for 1000- and mer. courses. prerequisite for the following registration is in response to 2000-level classes for the fol- Aswath said originally all “We didn’t want to delay semester. Using a prerequisite the university’s focus on student REGISTRATION continues on page 5 Page 2 The Shorthorn Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Shorthorn: Elias Valverde II From left to right: Troy Aikman, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, speaks to reporters on the sidelines Feb. 9 at Globe Life Park; The Dallas Renegades enter the field prior to the game; Bob Stoops, Dallas Renegades head coach, waves to the crowd as he runs onto the field. FOOTBALL IN FEBRUARY

The Shorthorn: Elias Valverde II Cameron Artis-Payne, Dallas Renegades running back, evades defense during the game against the St. Louis BattleHawks on Feb. 9 at Globe Life Park. Artis-Payne finished the game with 13 receiving yards.

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PEOPLE AND INTERESTS Card game club capitalizes on eclectic community

The student organization provides a welcoming space for both novice and experienced players.

BY COLBY FARR The Shorthorn staff Danny Thai, marketing and management junior, spread out his Yu- Gi-Oh cards on a playmat in front of him while planning his next move. He said he was trying to see every route he could take with each hand of cards as he made his way through the deck. He compared it to playing Solitaire but with trading cards. “It’s a huge thing about card games that people fail to realize,” he said. “It is a lot of mental counting, it’s a lot of understanding the mechanics of what’s in front of you.” The University Center’s second floor is the usual meeting spot for the Collectible Card Game Club. Mem- bers drift in from classes to play a couple of rounds before they take off for their next class. Thai coordinates events for the club, such as their previous two tournaments last fall. He joined the club last fall when he transferred from Tarrant County College Southeast Campus. Though some members are pre- paring for a regional tournament in April in Fort Worth, Thai said their Photo Illustration: Reese Oxner club’s premise is to provide a space The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game was launched in 1999 in Japan before gaining global acclaim. The Collectible Card Game Club meets on the second floor of the University for card game beginners. Center to play various card games. “We provide a very welcoming community that’s always willing to help out others,” he said. “Whether Civil engineering sophomore Ju- Basement for tournaments. experience,” she said. doesn’t play competitively as much that be in card games or just in life lian Orona sat next to Thai at the Murry said she wanted to advise Thai said it was easy to learn now. He often helps Epik Cards and in general.” table, but he was studying for class the club since they already worked more about people and make friends Games host competitive tourna- The club has met in the UC since with an open book in front of his so closely together programming when they shared a hobby. He cred- ments, one of which will occur in fall 2018. The organization became laptop. Farther down, club president events for The Basement. It also ited games like Yu-Gi-Oh for helping April. official in the spring 2019 semester Angel Juanes was laying out his own brought more opportunities to teach him become more social as he grew Thai laughed and said he had after they found a faculty sponsor. mat and taking out his Cardfight students about card games. up. a cheesy metaphor for playing Members play games like Yu- Vanguard cards. She said she played Magic when When he hosts tournaments for strategic card games and living life. Gi-Oh, Pokémon, and Magic: The When the original faculty sponsor she was a student. Though she the club, he said he treats it like a “If you always want to win, you Gathering weekly, and the club hosts relinquished his role, Milaun Murry, doesn’t play strategic card games professional event. He doesn’t show want to see a full house right?” he tournaments on campus. Students experiential learning outreach and as often, she appreciates what they any favor to a particular player, and said. “So why not just be the deck can often see the officers and events specialist, took over. Juanes offer. he tries to offer rewards to the players that always sees the full house.” members sitting at the same high said she was easy to communicate “They build critical thinking skills who advance the farthest. table, laying out their cards, studying with and offered an avenue for the and give you an opportunity to in- Thai won a major tournament @COLBY_FARR [email protected] or watching others play. club to use the Central Library’s teract with other players in a unique when he was 17 years old, but he Classifi eds Student Publications • E.H. Hereford University Center, SW Corner PLACING A CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED AD POLICIES CLASSIFIED AD RATES Online: theshorthorn.com/ 1. The deadline to submit classifi ed ads Classifi ed ad cost is calculated per word/per is midnight two business days prior to week, with a 12-word minimum. Your best source for UTA area housing options classifi eds publication. 2. 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ENGINEERING Professor, students use $264K from NASA to research hypersonic aircraft for everyday use

The team is tasked with Mach 5 or faster would be consid- “Anything that helps put people designing aircraft prototypes ered a hypersonic aircraft, he said. in the space or achieve more that can reach Mach 5 without Most people fly on a general aviation efficient access to space really is my overheating and remaining vehicle, such as a Boeing 707, which motivation,” he said. safe for general application. tends to fly at Mach 1. Harin Patel, a doctoral aerospace As an aircraft reaches hypersonic engineering student, said the first BY DAISY GARCIA speeds, materials begin to overheat, thing he hopes to gain from this The Shorthorn staff which complicates the design of study is experience, contributing Bernd Chudoba will assist NASA the aircraft, Chudoba said. Other to NASA and learning how a to evaluate the possibility of building challenges include what type of hypersonic aircraft works. a hypersonic cruiser. engine to use and how to properly As a kid, Patel was fascinated The mechanical and aerospace switch modes and speeds during to learn how humans can make engineering associate professor will flight. something fly. Mission trips such as conduct his own research and at- “We try to identify, is it technical- Sputnik and Neil Armstrong’s moon tempt to create a hypersonic aircraft ly feasible to do this with the fuels landing inspired him to pursue model for commercial transport and and with the engines and all the engineering early on. everyday travel with the help of five pressure requirements,” he said. “This is like a small dream come student researchers. After determining if a hyperson- The Shorthorn: Elias Valverde II true,” he said. The study has a budget of about ic cruiser is feasible, the next step Bernd Chudoba, mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor, right, When Chudoba was in the $264,000, and he has until October is to see if it can be commercially and his research assistants stand for a portrait Feb. 7 in Nedderman Hall. NASA has engineering industry, it didn’t have to show NASA the research and available to the public, he said. A asked Chudoba to contribute to a study by researching if current technology could the right tool sets, which led him make hypersonic commercial aircraft a reality. models built. huge factor is to make it possible to leave it for academia to train the He said he will take into consid- to travel at hypersonic speeds while next generation of engineers. eration multiple aspects when de- still keeping costs down so airlines organ transplants. researchers in the study. Each Chudoba said his lab is not like a signing the airplane itself, including can make a profit. The disadvantage of a researcher contributes to different traditional academic lab since they the engine, aerodynamics, perfor- “The key is what method do you fueled vehicle is that it causes disciplines based on what they develop and apply tools similar to mance, bending, environment, cost build to come up with the optimal environmental constraints, such are pursuing when working on a an industry setting. and the market. airplane or the optimal hypersonic as burning fuel and sonic booms, hypersonic model. “The goal is that I’m not direct- The speed of a plane is deter- vehicle, which some 10 or 20 years Chudoba said. Maynard said he hopes to boost ing or commanding everything,” he mined by a Mach number, Chudoba in the future is a win,” Chudoba said. “The earth would shrink with the skills he already has and accel- said. “I want that the researchers said. The faster an aircraft flies, the Commercial transportation such a fast transportation system,” erate his studies toward graduation [to learn] how to do industry-style higher the Mach number. at hypersonic speeds can have a he said. by assisting in the study. He has projects,” he said. Mach 1 is roughly the speed of huge impact on humans, he said. Ian Maynard, a doctoral always been a space fanatic and en- sound, Mach 2 would be twice the Travel times can be reduced for aerospace engineering student, joys learning the different modes of @DAISY_GARCIAC speed of sound. Anything that flies vacations, business trips and even leads the team of five student traveling through the atmosphere. [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION vice chairperson David Coursey Semester said the Strategic Enrollment continued from page 1 Task Force looked at research that Levitt Pavilion restrooms, showed multiterm registration “Clearly they’re doing some- had a positive relationship to thing better than what we’re student success. hospitality suite nears completion doing in terms of getting students One of the best predictors of through the finish line,” Aswath whether students stay in school said. and graduate is how early they Cleveland State University register, Coursey said. Having a implemented a multiterm plan and knowing their schedule registration in 2012. Within a tends to have a strong relationship year their fall-to-spring retention to students earning their degree. increased by 3%, according to He said one of the main con- an Educational Advisory Board cerns in regards to the registration report. plan relates to its implementation. In 2013, around 82% of stu- Rebekah Chojnacki, Honors dents registered for more than one College academic adviser, said the term, a 22% increase from the pre- plan allows for a more complex vious year, according to the report. conversation with students when The Student Success and the planning beyond one semester. Strategic Enrollment task forces Her concern at the moment would helped with the idea and planning be starting something new. of the multiterm registration. They “You always learn things as you

Courtesy: Ibañez Shaw Architecture consisted of people from the divi- start a new system,” Chojnacki sions of Student Affairs, Student said. “The advantage to it is the A rendering of the additions to the Levitt Pavilion. The Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospitality Center is expected to be Success, and Enrollment Manage- idea to hopefully give a student completed by June. ment, as well as University Ana- a better picture of what they’re lytics and the Office of the Provost doing a year at a time.” The project is 55% When the pavilion was and Vice President for Academic complete, according to built in 2008, it wasn’t Affairs. @MEGANCARDONA_ Levitt communications built with public re- [email protected] When first discussing the idea, director Cathy O’Neal. strooms, O’Neal said. It became apparent to the BY BRAYDEN GARCIA pavilion staff over the The Shorthorn staff years that some kind of feeling well. The Levitt Pavilion restrooms were needed. Virus “It’s not a big concern here and the average 100,000 “We had to rent port- continued from page 1 in the U.S., at least not yet,” he guests that attend its a-potties, which are said. “If these cases continue to events every year will not only expensive but The university is evaluating multiply like they have been, it have a hospitality center they’re not the most at- all previous travel and are can be worrisome, although over and restrooms by June. tractive looking thing on advising anyone who may have the past couple days I think it’s The outdoor venue your property,” she said. traveled to an affected area kind of stabilized.” located across from After talking about about self-imposed quarantine. The spread rates of viruses City Hall hosts 50-plus adding restrooms Faculty, staff and students such as the flu and SARS typi- concerts a year, Levitt for several years, in are encouraged to reach out cally peak around February, Boll communications director 2017, Baylor Scott & to the Office of International said. He anticipates that will Cathy O’Neal said. The White Health donated Education with any questions happen with this coronavirus as Baylor Scott & White $500,000 for the and information on available well but hopes it will go away in Orthopedic & Spine construction project, The Shorthorn: César Garay resources. a couple of months. Hospitality Center will O’Neal said. The amount A construction worker cuts masonry for the new addition to “We are mindful that this de- According to Tarrant Coun- feature restrooms and was later matched by Levitt Pavilion on Feb. 7 in downtown Arlington. The new addition veloping situation may have an ty Public Health’s website, the includes a hospitality center and restrooms. the Arlington Tomorrow the Arlington Tomorrow impact on many members of department is communicating Foundation Hospitality Foundation. our UTA community and their with local hospitals to ensure Suite. During the construc- going to the Levitt for expose our community to families,” Carpenter said. patients are tested based on Ground broke in Au- tion of the restrooms, years and attend about all the different diversity Assistant biology professor CDC recommendations. gust 2019 and the proj- staff saw an opportuni- five to 10 concerts a that we have here,” Joseph Boll compared the coro- Tarrant County Public Health ect is now 55% complete, ty to add the hospitality season. Burgdorf said. navirus to the common influenza department is working with O’Neal said. suite, she said. The suite He said the restrooms O’Neal said the hos- virus since both are RNA viruses the CDC to assist in housing The approximately will be available to rent and hospitality center pitality center and re- and display similar symptoms. travelers from China who arrive $2.8 million project out for public events and will enhance the visitor strooms will open in the The coronavirus most likely in the Metroplex, said Richard is on schedule, said J add a revenue stream to experience and bring the middle of the summer underwent an antigenic shift, Hill, senior public information Hutcherson, Hutcherson the pavilion since most Levitt to the level of other concert series, which meaning it largely shifted its ge- officer. The CDC will perform Construction Inc. of the concerts are free, entertainment venues in starts on May 15. She said netic material, which allowed it screening assessments, and president. O’Neal said. the city. she’s excited for people to to shift from humans to animals, the department will monitor Hutcherson said The $1 million He said he’s excited see the new additions to he said. symptoms of patients. construction is about a donation started off a for the final project and the venue. Symptoms of the virus can Hill said Metroplex residents month away from being capital campaign, she looking forward to at- “We’re planning a lit- appear between two to 14 days, coming from China who are not “dried in,” a term meaning said. All of 2018 and part tending more concerts at tle ribbon cutting, and which is a long incubation designated as high-risk will be when the building will of 2019 was spent raising the Levitt. I wouldn’t pass up the period, Boll said. During that sent to their home where they have a roof overhead. He the necessary funds for “There’s such a host opportunity to do a toi- time, an infected person could will be monitored by the depart- said after that they will the project. of different music genres let paper ribbon cutting,” spread the disease before their ment staff in isolation. have a few more months Arlington resident that come through the she said with a laugh. symptoms are noticed. He recommends people wash @COLBY_FARR of construction until the John Burgdorf said he Levitt each season that I [email protected] June completion date. and his wife have been really think it’s great to @BJGARCIA27 their hands, avoid sick people [email protected] and call in sick if they’re not ABOUT OPINION REMEMBER David Silva Ramirez, editor The Shorthorn invites students, university [email protected] employees and alumni to submit guest columns to the Opinion section.

P age 6Page Wednesday, February 12, 2020 OPINIONThe Shorthorn EDITORIAL COMMUNITY The response to coronavirus should be proactive, not prejudiced Fear should not be used as an excuse to antagonize others

very day a new update on the deadly coronavirus, originating from the Chinese Illustration: Chelsea Akpan city of Wuhan, draws a mounting cause for concern. As of Tuesday, there were Emore than 43,000 confirmed infections and over 1,000 deaths spanning 26 countries, with 12 cases in When I am in drag, I thrive onstage the U.S. The virus was labeled a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Or- Powerful women help me slay my act and better understand myself ganization, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed it at its highest travel alert level. eality shows like “RuPaul’s a woman. The response to the virus has touched every aspect DAVID MEJIA Drag Race,” social media beauty I channel the energy of divas like Diana of our lives, from American, Delta and United airlines influencers and local drag com- Ross, Whitney Houston, Selena Quintanilla canceling flights to China, to several infection scares petitions can be accredited to and even my own mother. in North Texas and UTA canceling official university theR success of an art form that was seemingly Powerful women inspire drag and help travel to China. invisible a decade ago. channel the power within myself to slay the The coronavirus is an issue, and its human-to- Drag, in its simplest form, is a man stage. Adding swerves and curves and shape human contact transmission and increasing death dressing up as a woman (however, women shifting to an exaggeration of the feminine toll warrant precaution and proactivity. What the and transgender individuals can also figure can build confidence in oneself. virus does not warrant, however, is panic or racial dabble in the art of drag). A drag queen is a Drag serves as armor for people within prejudice. person impersonating and creating a fully the LGBTQ community for them to be a The global situation may get worse before it gets realized hyper-feminine illusion through a hyper version of themselves. better, but panic helps no one take the necessary steps Mejia is a vocal performance sophomore and performance. Drag is not easy. It takes time and a lot of to combat the virus. Community Voices columnist for The Shorthorn. Performances can be lip-syncing, live work to get together. There are a variety of things we can do to alleviate vocals, dance or comedy. Makeup takes time and so does being fully the situation. Drag is more than just people in wigs and Join the discussion by commenting online at corseted and tucked to maintain a feminine The most important thing one can do is be makeup; it’s an outlet for self-expression, and theshorthorn.com. physique. informed. Keep up with trusted news sources and it’s a full-time career for some. quin gowns and holographic catsuits. Sometimes queens are in drag for hours, world health reports. Find out what your local Being a drag queen is about Every time I stack on a pair of lashes, glue which can be uncomfortable, all while doing government is doing. Tarrant County’s official website transformation and questioning gender down my lace front and slip on my 7-inch cartwheels, splits, dips and death drops. provides information regarding the virus on global norms. red latex boots, I transform into a beautiful Although it isn’t easy doing drag, eventu- and local levels, while UTA has released university- For some drag performers, it’s their lifeline glamazon ready to rock a runway. ally with time and practice you can get good wide statements regarding their actions to prevent and the way they get by. For me, it took dressing up as a woman to at it like any sport or hobby. the spread of the virus. There is no limit to the amount of creative feel like a man. Sometimes it takes oneself pretending Familiarize yourself with who are the most vul- expression drag queens can express through A majority of the time men are defending to be someone else to have a better nerable and what you can personally do to curb the stages, bars and clubs across America and the their manhood and overcompensating understanding of who we are. spread of the virus and any other major disease. entire world. masculinity. But drag serves as an According to WHO, older people and people with When I am in drag as Deja Divanesse, I understanding of the self through @DAVY10306 preexisting medical conditions, such as asthma, dia- thrive under the bright lights in my shiny se- womanhood and embodying the energy of [email protected] betes and heart disease, appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. Although there are no specific medicines to prevent or treat the coronavirus, the CDC recommends COMMUNITY everyday preventative actions to stop the spreading of respiratory diseases, such as washing your hands often with soap and water, avoiding close contact with Unplugging could change your life people who are sick, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and more. How disconnecting from social media allowed me to live in the now But when taking that preventative care it’s crucial to keep your assumptions in check. round last learn the violin I used to play as Yes, the virus originated in China, and the majority JOEL CUETO November, I felt a child. This newfound time un- of its victims are Chinese. But acting a certain way to- burned out. plugged from my phone has re- ward someone with Chinese heritage for the sake of a I felt like my ally shown me that there is more perceived sense of safety is unnecessary and offensive. phoneA was always buzzing or Cueto is a journalism junior and Community to life than what you post. According to the Anti-Defamation League, ex- ringing for my attention. Voices columnist for The Shorthorn. Now that it’s been two tremists have used the fears surrounding the corona- I never had a second to months since I’ve unplugged, virus story to promote conspiracy theories and rac- myself. Join the discussion by commenting I’ve learned that I’m really ism. It’s important that we don’t fall along with that. I was always getting new online at theshorthorn.com. not missing out on anything Yes, the manner in which the coronavirus is emails, texts or alerts from by not using social media and shaping our world is concerning, scary even. But we various social media apps. constantly checking it every day. should not fall into unreason, racism and scandalism So I decided to take back my and turned off the notifications saging me something important, This decision to change how over it. life and have control of what for everything except for phone and I had missed it. I felt as if I I use social media and my phone The Shorthorn Editorial Board is made up gets my digital attention. calls, texts and my college email was going through a withdrawal in general has allowed me to of opinion editor David Silva Ramirez; editor in The way I was feeling then is address. My other email ac- of some sort, and the fear of enjoy life and live in the now. chief Brian Lopez; news editor Rocio Hernandez; nothing new in our current dig- counts would only be checked missing out was taking over. Now, I am being very cau- multimedia editor Anna Geyer; Jacob Reyes, life ital age. A 2017 San Diego State twice a day to avoid the constant But then, things began to tious with the way I spend my and entertainment editor; Amanda Padilla, life and University study found that barrage of emails from various change. time. I have not turned on my entertainment reporter; and copy editor Andrew students who spend six to nine sources. My mood and overall notifications yet. I am not sure if Walter. hours a week on social media I did keep my social media happiness began to improve. I ever will again.

[email protected] are 47% more likely to say they apps, but they had their I felt almost a sense of free- Social media is amazing; it’s are unhappy than those who use notifications turned off, and I dom from not having to always a powerful tool that can connect social media less. only checked them once a day, be on, always posting and keep- you to people all over the world. THE ISSUE As a student, I realized that usually at the end of my day. ing up with a superficial facade But, like everything else, it The coronavirus’ spread is causing global concern I can’t fully disconnect from the I deleted YouTube, Netflix of what my life appeared to be. has obvious negatives. It can and could potentially lead to panic and racism. digital world as much as I want and Disney Plus as well. I also had more time to do rob us of the human experience to. Technology has become so With all those changes, the things I enjoyed, things that if we are consumed by it. After WE THINK ingrained into our society and first three weeks of this drastic I enjoyed before phone usage this digital purge, I’ve learned educational process that some change in my life were very entered my life. to just enjoy life and not worry The issue of the virus is troubling, but a levelheaded approach is important. things just aren’t done without testing. Instead of endlessly scrolling about posting the perfect tweet it. I felt as if I was missing out on TikTok, I started picking up or taking the perfect selfie to TAKE ACTION So I took an assessment. on things by not constantly books to read. I started finding upload. What are the most vital things checking Instagram and Snap- new series I would have other- Be informed and take precautionary actions that need my attention? chat. I thought to myself that wise never read. @JOEL_CUETO without overreacting to the virus’ developments. First, I went into my settings maybe someone had been mes- I even found the time to re- [email protected]

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BY SAMANTHA KNOWLES The Shorthorn staff gift, I will take that [into] store-bought flower bundle shoppers has nothing on account,” Hailey said. “I can easily be repurposed into prom moms. Bouquets are a would be appreciative be- a tabletop arrangement with Hyper-specific orders traditional display of cause they even thought to the addition of a vase and can make for some frightful devotion for Valentine’s get me something, and re- some thoughtful disposition. flora, but Deacon said Day, but for a college ally, they didn’t have to do Deacon said to place the custom orders are where she student, commissioning a anything.” MAKE flowers wherever they look thrives. professional bouquet can be Additionally, Hailey said good, and whatever you do, “A lot of people don’t re- costly. that if you made your cus- don’t overthink it. alize that you can do really So until graduation (and tom bouquet with fake flow- “I really don’t think about interesting things,” Deacon the well-paying job that ers, they’d still look real- BEAUTIFUL, it too much” she said. “The said. “They’ll just come in ideally comes after), an ly nice and could last as times when I do find myself and say, ‘I don’t know, what unexpected alternative long as you like. overthinking, I end up do most people do? What’s to costly courtship could “I’m not big on a getting really frustrated.” the most popular thing? And be designing the bou- price tag,” Hailey said. If you’re not sure then I’ll do the same thing quet on your own. “They took the time and , which flowers to use as a that I’ve done 500 other Designing a bouquet thought to do it. So that’s BRIGHT centerpiece, you’re not alone. times. But the custom stuff for your significant other all that matters.” Deacon said it’s a common is the stuff that’s really fun.” also allows time for If you’re looking for a sight for her to have a The foliage in the grid some artistic touches, like bouquet on a budget, adding Valentine’s customer that from the first two steps considering the meanings a personal twist might be doesn’t know exactly what should help keep the flow- behind the blooms, computer the trick. Here’s the top tips they want, except for one ers still during both design- engineering freshman Tailor from Mara Deacon, head BUDGET thing. ing and transport, and it’s a Burkham said. floral designer at Divine “So many guys will come tried-and-true trick she uses “Flowers have their own Floral & Gifts in Arlington. in saying, ‘Oh, she really at the shop, she said. language,” Burkham said. likes purple, I know she re- “So if someone likes to study Pick a Pot and Plot It Off BOUQUETS ally likes purple.’” Deacon flowers and learn about what The first step to conduct- said. “Actually, one of our each meaning is, it obviously ing an arrangement is pick- Taking the time to create a Valentine’s Day designs that means more.” ing a base, and it’s important I have is called, ‘She Really Add Single Stem Flowers Burkham doesn’t know to consider several things bouquet of your own isn’t just Likes Purple.’” Finally add the single much about the language of before picking out a vase, “‘She Really Likes Purple,’ stem flowers and top it off flowers, she said, but it is pot or other foundation. cheaper — it can be a more doesn’t necessarily mean I’m with more greenery, Deacon something that interests her Size, depth and aesthetic going to turn out the exact said. and can prove that some- can all affect the outcome of thoughtful way to show you care same thing,” Deacon said. For beginners, roses are a one went the extra mile with the arrangement, so make The arrangement changes classic pick for a Valentine’s their bouquet. sure you pick a base that fits some greens. the tape grid mechanics based on what she currently Day bouquet and have the Speaking of going the the occasion and what the Deacon uses leatherleaf underneath. has in store, she said. bonus of being really easy to extra mile, a custom bou- recipient might want. fern in her own arrange- “Your greenery is a cage So if you’re making an arrange, she said. quet is the perfect way to Once you’ve decided, take ments, and silver dollar eu- that gives you a lot more educated guess on where to When it comes to de- make sure the flowers are a thin, waterproof tape and calyptus is a trendy choice control over what your start with your design, start- ciding which flowers to use unique to what your signifi- tape lines across the top to for greenery as of 2020, she flowers are actually going to ing off with a color prefer- in her own arrangements, cant other would want. form a grid, taping a circle said. be doing,” Deacon said. ence might work, and you Deacon said it’s up to the “Roses are nice, but around the edge to hold it “The more greenery you don’t have to sacrifice cre- customer if they know what they’re just so generic now- in place. shove in, without having to Add Biggest Flowers First ativity to do it. they want, but generally, it adays, which is really sad as really have a whole lot of skill, Now for the fun part: Deacon pre-makes many doesn’t really matter. they’re supposed to mean a it still makes it look pretty colors and feeling. of her offered arrangements “They’re not going to lot,” Burkham said. “So it’s and kind of elegant,” Deacon In this step, the flowers before high-traffic holidays, notice the difference between always nice to go look for said. “I think mixed greenery first come into play. Deacon and despite sharing a name, if you use a sunflower or other flowers.” is a pretty underrated way to said that she starts with the each one can come out gerbera daisy or whatever No matter what flow- make something look high- biggest blooms, or bunches different depending on what kind of lily,” Deacon said. er you choose to use, social end.” of smaller flowers if she has she has in the store. “All they’re really going to work sophomore Breanna Add a hearty amount of them. Even though Valentine’s remember is the look and Hailey said that it doesn’t Add Greenery greens inside each square As for where to get the Day is obviously their busiest feel of the arrangement.” matter if the end result looks Once you’ve taped the on the grid. This will help flowers for your bouquet, the time of the year, Deacon said good or bad. grid across the opening of the flowers stay where you answer is not taking them she enjoys it because any @SAM_KNOWLES00 “For them to even get a the base, it’s time to add put them later on and hide from UTA’s flowerbeds. A stress from the Valentine’s [email protected] Illustrations: Marielle Laya

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

The Shorthorn: Elias Valverde II From left to right: Daniel Luna and Reza Ghoddoosian, Counseling and Psychological Services ambassadors, and Aria Green, Counseling and Psychological Services student outreach intern, on Feb. 7. ‘PodCAPS’: The UTA podcast for mental health

Discussing mental health issues in person can be With the podcast, the ambassadors will be able to reach more may be suffering, he said. scary for some students, so the new podcast is people, she said. Having someone talk openly about mental health, Gorman designed to assist anyone in need. “People are able to listen to that and actually take away, you said, would have helped her college experience so much more. It know, good coping skills and tips from that,” she said. “And they can mean the difference between feeling alone or not. BY AMANDA PADILLA didn’t even have to walk up to anyone or get nervous about even “Being able to have at least a podcast, being able to talk to The Shorthorn staff having that talk with anyone.” other students who can relay information to you about mental Nestled in a recording closet before the start of the semester, a Listening to podcasts has become more than a trend. In recent health resources here on campus,” she said. “If I had that my team of Counseling and Psychological Services ambassadors took years, the number of people who listen in has reached a milestone. freshman year, I think my freshman year would have gone way their student outreach to a new level. More than half of the U.S. population age 12 and older have differently.” Headsets ready and an outline of their topic in hand, all they listened to a podcast, according to a 2019 report from The Infinite It’s good to have people who can empathize and understand had to do was talk into the mic. Dial, an annual survey put together by Edison Research and Tri- how others feel, Ghoddoosian said. Those are the things that “Hello beautiful humans,” a YouTube video projected the ton Digital. make us more human. sound of CAPS ambassador Reza Ghoddoosian’s voice. “Welcome It was also estimated that there were 90 million monthly “Because if you don’t talk about it, what will happen is that, to the ‘PodCAPS,’ your new podcast from CAPS at UTA.” podcast listeners in 2019, according to the survey report. you just realize somebody has attempted suicide,” he said. “You On Jan. 31, UTA CAPS released its first podcast episode on Green attributed this to the ease of listening to something never even saw the sign because that person felt so weak to talk their new podcast and YouTube channel: ‘PodCAPS.’ without devoting one’s whole attention to it. Whether it be some- about it. But that shouldn’t be the case. That person shouldn’t The idea of the podcast is to make it about what students one’s commute to school or the walk across campus, it can provide feel alone.” want to hear, said Aria Green, CAPS student outreach intern. short bursts of information for those who are interested. And everything starts with them being open, he said. Once She and the ambassadors aim to give answers to questions such Having a podcast dedicated to mental health can get people they’re open, they can treat themselves. as how to manage stress and academics, how to get into a CAPS talking, Green said. When people discuss more of a subject, it can “This is only manageable if people stick together,” he said. “It’s appointment, what a first session looks like and more. destigmatize that subject. all about education.” “It’s things that I don’t feel like are talked about a lot, and a Gorman said she struggles with her own demons and has Green said they’re thinking of making the next episode on lot of students might not know, or they’re afraid to ask,” she said. personally utilized CAPS services. how to approach getting into CAPS services and what that first- When CAPS outreach coordinator Cynthia Manzano Because it has been such a beneficial influence to her, she time process may look like. They are also looking into getting the introduced the concept of a podcast to the ambassadors, CAPS wanted to help other students get to that place as well, she said. podcast on multiple platforms and possibly onto Spotify. ambassador Christina Gorman shared her excitement. For Ghoddoosian, the voice behind the podcast’s intro, his The podcasts are scheduled monthly for now, with the next Interacting through social media and tabling events has life changed when a close person in his life was suffering from one set for the end of February, though with more student inter- been the main communication medium between them and the depression and he felt helpless, he said. est, there may be more episodes, Green said. students, Gorman said. For many, social media provides more After that, learning how to help those with a mental illness So stay tuned. of a comfort in talking about mental health because having the became a necessary skill, he said. conversation in person can be scary. Ghoddoosian hopes to use that skill to connect to others who @AMNDA_PDILLA [email protected] ABOUT SPORTS ONLINE Arianna Vedia, editor Check out the full list of power rankings and [email protected] staff picks at theshorthorn.com/sports.

Page 8 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 SPORTSTHE SHORTHORN Maverick Momentum The softball team is fresh off a The baseball team has its sights set on a championship-winning season Sun Belt Conference championship

The Shorthorn: File photo The Shorthorn: File photo The Mavericks celebrate with the fans after their win against Texas State University on May 4, 2019, at Allan Teammates create a tunnel around junior outfielder Anthony Dominguez in the game against the University Saxe Field. UTA fought for the 8-7 victory, scoring 5 runs in the last inning. of Louisiana at Lafayette on April 20, 2019, at Clay Gould Ballpark. Dominguez went 1-4 and had a RBI.

BY ALONZO OLMEDO BY ARIANNA VEDIA The Shorthorn staff were credited with a combined 1 University of Alabama, No. 3 The Shorthorn sports editor Wyatt Divis will be a new stop for a good few years, 23 wins. University of Arizona and No. face out there as Thomas but Thomas is optimistic Coming off a 36-win As Valencia enters her final 5 University of Oklahoma. With a veteran-laden will be moving him over with the four catchers he has season that saw the softball season with the team, she said “This is a good team to club, a Sun Belt Conference from the mound. now. team clinch its first National her goal is to pitch an entire challenge because of the senior Championship isn’t a want Looking into the bullpen, “Going into the fall, you Invitational Softball game now that she’s recovered class, we have a good senior for the UTA baseball team the Mavericks lost five pitch- could say if there was one Championship, the Mavericks from hip surgery. class,” Brun said. “They need this season — it’s a must. ers to graduation, including little bit of a question mark, are heading into 2020 with a “I’ve definitely worked hard to be challenged so we can “It’s really not a goal, it’s closer Andrew Gross, who it might be catcher because next-level mentality. to do that in the weight room, really get them ready towards like, we need to win,” se- led the conference and tied Will was such a mainstay An NCAA Regionals berth just keeping up my endurance the end of the season.” nior Josh Minjarez said. “We for second in the NCAA with back there for three years. is within the team’s reach, but and doing a lot of cardio,” Va- Two players part of that se- didn’t meet our expectations 17 saves. But I don’t have any reserva- head coach Peejay Brun said lencia said. “When you get nior class — catcher Reagan if we don’t win a conference “That’s going to be a tions about it at all,” Thomas it’s only attainable with the tired throughout a game, you Wright and shortstop Whitney championship.” key spot that we’ve got to said. right preparation. just don’t play as well.” Walton — were named to the The Mavericks finished fill,” Thomas said. “He was On the schedule for the “We like to take it one week Other returning pitchers preseason All-Sun Belt team. third in 2019 after falling to money.” Mavericks, you won’t see at a time, one game at a time,” include sophomores Allie Gar- In 2019, Walton, who Coastal Carolina University, On a positive note, three Globe Life Park or Globe Brun said. “If we do the right diner and Laura Henriksen. was also one of 50 athletes the eventual champion, in of the pitchers that were Life Field, despite UTA play- things, I think we definitely Gardiner led the team with named to the 2020 USA Soft- extra innings at the confer- out last season are back and ing an annual game at the have a good shot.” a 2.88 ERA, while Henrik- ball Collegiate Player of the ence tournament. UTA fin- healthy: senior Logan Aus- ballpark ahead of the Texas The team will undergo cer- sen finished her freshman year Year Watch List, broke UTA’s ished its season with a 32-26 tin, junior Kody Bullard and Rangers’ season since 2013. tain changes in different areas with a 7-1 record. single-season record and led overall record, going 17-12 in sophomore Cade Winquest. With construction for as the team moves forward Freshmen Kenedy Hines the conference in runs scored, conference. “If we just would have Globe Life Field still under- without the five seniors and and Abigail McKeown are two with 66. Now it’s a new season, had one or two of those guys way, the Mavericks will in- speed it lost to graduation; new additions to the pitching As the team hopes to reach and there are high expecta- last year down the stretch, I stead face UT-Austin at Dr that includes outfielder Laura staff. its full potential, Wright said tions for UTA, which was think it would have made a Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Curry, who led the team in There is some comfort in she is entering her final season tabbed as the West Division big difference,” Thomas said. but they’ll be back on track batting average last season. having an experienced pitch- full of excitement as she fulfills favorite in a preseason poll “But it’s good seeing them next year, Thomas said. “We have extremely strong ing rotation, but Brun said she her role as a team leader. released by the league last healthy and out throwing At Clay Gould Ballpark, arms in the outfield now and knows that it will call for more “We’re all just motivated to month. and adding to what we got.” UTA will host some note- a little bit more power hitting calculated game plans against make it to the next level, like, “We returned everybody In terms of filling Gross’ worthy games against the since we lost the slappers, so I cerebral opponents. ‘You won that, now it’s time on the offense and we added spot, Thomas was on the University of Utah, Dallas think we balanced it out a little “It’s nice to know that to do something bigger and a [pitching] staff,” senior fence. Gross left a hole, and Baptist University, the Uni- bit,” Brun said. we’re finally going into season better,’” Wright said. outfielder Connor Aube said. replacing him will be tough. versity of Oklahoma and Two freshmen — Alyssa with experience,” Brun said. Preseason projections “That should speak for it- Winquest has closer stuff; Texas Christian University. Okada and Reagan Hukill “There’s also the other side, have UTA finishing third in self.” an overpowering fastball They’ll see a couple of — will join senior Melanie where you know that the other conference. Of the 36 ballplayers on and a good breaking ball, games against TCU on the Mendoza in the outfield. teams are going to get pre- “None of that matters. head coach Darin Thomas’ but he’s looking like more of road and some more against After playing second base last pared, so it almost becomes What matters is what we’re roster, 27 of them are return- a starter as the season nears. Baylor University and Texas season, Mendoza will return just a little bit more strategic.” going to do every day and what ers. The additions made to Senior Cesar Gomez is also a A&M University. to her original position and In 2019, UTA went on a we bring in every day,” Brun the team are mostly juniors candidate, with a power arm Conference play will kick captain the outfield this year. season-high six-game win- said. and seniors, leaving only one and a good breaking ball. off mid-March with a three- Juniors Amber Langston ning streak late in conference The softball team opened incoming freshman. That spot is still evolving, game series at the University and Madison Miller will make play. The Mavericks also went its season with a 3-2 record Returning almost 30 though, and it’s up for grabs. of Arkansas at Little Rock a transition from the infield 17-10 against its Sun Belt op- at the Aggie Classic in College players doesn’t guarantee If Winquest can serve better and end at home with a se- into a position in the outfield. ponents. With that in mind, Station on their way to claim- success, but it does guaran- as a reliever than a starter, ries against Texas State Uni- Langston is one of four Brun said she expects nothing ing the tournament title. Their tee experience, Thomas said. then he might just have a versity before heading into transfers on the team this year. easy from the 2020 schedule. season-opening weekend also And UTA has a lot of it, es- chance, associate head coach the Sun Belt tournament in “They’re doing a great job,” The team had notable saw Brun earn her 200th pecially in the infield. Jon Wente said. May. Brun said. “Most of these play- victories over ranked career win. They will return The corners are locked UTA added six pitchers The Mavericks will open ers are learning dual positions opponents last season, home this weekend to host the down, with Minjarez making to its staff over the offseason. up their season this weekend before they come to college, including Oklahoma State Maverick Classic. the transition from short- That includes the lone in- against Texas A&M Univer- so they’re making the adjust- University, the University UTA will face Texas South- stop to third base. Junior coming freshman, southpaw sity Corpus Christi. ments pretty quickly.” of Arkansas and a sweep of ern University in its home Cameron Dobbs, a transfer Jonathan McNair. First pitch is slated for The core of last season’s Baylor University. opener at 7 p.m. Friday at from Oklahoma State Uni- As far as a batterymate 6:30 p.m. Friday at Clay pitching staff will return. That This season the Mavericks Allan Saxe Field. versity, will take over that for those pitchers, the Mav- Gould Ballpark. includes seniors Jojo Valencia will face three of the top five role for Minjarez. ericks also lost a veteran in and Randi Phillips. Out of the teams in the preseason D1 @OLMEDOAEO In the outfield, Aube catcher Will Olson. @NANAVEDIA 36 wins, Valencia and Phillips Softball Top 25 Rankings: No. [email protected] leads the squad. Senior Olson was UTA’s back- [email protected]

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