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New Chess Players, Page 5 Alumni Game, Page 13 Index: Briefs ...... Page 2 Viewpoint ...... Page 4 A & E ...... Pages 6 & 7 Sports ...... Page 13 Noticias en Español, Página 15 Page 2 • February 9, 2009 On Campus The Collegian CThe ollegian B r i e f s Valentine sale B Lecture Hall. Admission is free. ing questionnaire at http://www. Immunizations The Collegian is the multime- For more information, call 882- mtv.com/ontv/castingcall/index. dia student newspaper serving the The International Student Student Health Services has University of Texas at Brownsville Organization is selling roses, 7025. jhtml?castingld=1509138 or send $5 immunizations for hepatitis A, and Texas Southmost College. 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A total of six For more information, call 882- Linet Cisneros and chocolates for $4; Paquetes- call Deloria Nanze-Davis, assis- people may stay in the six-bed- 3896. time 4 contains chocolates for $2; tant to the dean of the College of room, one-bath condo on South Research symposium Collegian Online Editor Super Combo Love 5 contains a Applied Technology and General Padre Island from 1 p.m. March The 11th annual UTB/TSC Re- David Guerra serenade, rose and chocolates for Studies, at 882-4196. 14 to 11 a.m. March 21. The win- search Symposium is accepting Who’s Who ner must place a deposit of $150 Collegian Webcast Editor $8. For more information, call abstracts from faculty, students and Nominations are being accept- (returned if the owner deems the George Echeverria 592-1279 or 909-1673 or Nextel staff interested in presenting their 62*316567*2. ed for Who’s Who Among Stu- condo is not physically damaged). work. This is a cross-discipline Spanish Editor Art exhibit dents in American Universities For more information, call Joe symposium and presentations are Graciela L. Salazar An exhibit titled “Meditations and Colleges. Undergraduate ap- Cantu at 466-1139 or Enrique de welcome in any area involved in on the Apocalyptic” by Patrick plicants must have a grade-point la Garza at (931) 302-9754. scholarly work or research. The Sports Editor Merrill opens with a reception average of 3.0 and be enrolled Ferguson Memorial 5K Run/ deadline to submit an applica- Hugo E. Rodriguez at 6:30 p.m. today in the Ruste- for six credit hours; graduate Walk/Crawl tion online is March 1. For more berg Art Gallery. The exhibit runs applicants must have a GPA of UTB/TSC’s fourth annual Sgt. information, visit http://blue.utb. Advertising Manager through Feb. 28. Admission is $1. 3.75 and be enrolled in and have Keith Ferguson Memorial 5K edu/research. Roxanna Rosas Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. completed six graduate semester Run/Walk/Crawl is scheduled at Philosophy Club meetings and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through hours, have no record of academic 8 a.m. April 4 in front of Cardenas The Philosophy Club will Advertising Representatives Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Fri- or discipline probation or suspen- Hall South. Registration is $10 for meet soon. For more information, Jose Luis Padilla day. For more information, call sion and be a member of one of children and $15 for adults before call Enrique de la Garza at (931) Valeria A. Sosa 882-7097 or send an e-mail to gal- UTB/TSC’s registered student March 27 and $20 on race day. For 302-9754 or send him an e-mail to [email protected]. organizations. Applications must more information, call Veronica [email protected]. Staff Writers Student Success workshop be submitted by 4 p.m. Feb. 20 to M. Garcia at 882-4327 or send Gorgas Science Society David Boon A combined workshop titled the Dean of Students Office in the an e-mail to veronica.m.garcia@ The Gorgas Science Society, Christine Cavazos “Time Management/Test Anxi- old Education building. For more utb.edu. the “Club of Science and Adven- Cynthia Hernandez ety/Study Skills” will be pre- information, call David Marquez Archer Center Fellowship ture,” meets at 2 p.m. each Fri- Paola Ibarra sented by Academic Counselor at 882-5141. The Archer Center Fellowship, day in Life and Health Sciences Leslie Olivares Robert Phaneuf from 6 to 7 p.m. Children’s book club in conjunction with the University 3.214. New members are always Julianna Sosa today in Cardenas Hall North 104. Cristina Rendon, a reporter for of Texas System, takes highly mo- welcome. For more information, Mayra Urteaga The workshops are sponsored by KRGV-TV Channel 5, will be the tivated and accomplished students send an e-mail to gorgas.sci.soc@ the Student Success Center. For guest reader for the United Way to Washington, D.C., to partici- gmail.com. Copy Editors more information, call 882-8292. Children’s Book Club reading of pate in varied internships and take Circle K David Boon A workshop titled “Study “The Shoemaker and the Elves/ part in classes focusing on policy, Circle K International, a Mayra Urteaga Smart” is scheduled from noon El zapatero y los duendes” at 11 economics and persuasion. The community service organization, to 1 p.m. Wednesday in Cardenas a.m. Feb. 21 in the Brownsville fellowship is eligible to students meets from 3 to 4 p.m. the first and Photographers Hall North 104. The workshop is Sports Park, located at 1000 Sports who are juniors or seniors, have third Wednesday of each month in Rebekah S. Gomez sponsored by the Student Suc- Park Blvd. The first 50 children an overall grade-point average Education and Business Complex Diego Lerma cess Center. For more informa- will receive free books. For more of 3.0, have previous work or in- 2.112. For more information, send Michael Peña tion, call 882-8292. information, call 548-6880. ternship experience and complete an e-mail to Louis Dartez at Elizabeth A. Perez A workshop titled “Balancing Mr. Amigo Parade government requirements. The [email protected]. Act: Academics and Everything Departments and organizations deadline to apply is Friday. For Civic Engagement Scholars Editorial Assistants Else for the Non-Traditional can begin signing up for the Mr. more information, visit www.ar- The Civic Engagement Schol- Paola Ibarra Student” is scheduled from 1 to Amigo Golf Cart Parade, which chercenter.org. ars, a service learning club, meets and Diego Lerma 2 p.m. Thursday in Cardenas Hall takes place at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 on Compassion Kitchen at 11 a.m. every Friday at UTB/ North 104. The workshop is spon- the Paseo. Golf carts must be lined UTB/TSC Center for Civic En- TSC’s Center for Civic Engage- Secretary II sored by the Student Success up before 9:30 a.m. and judging is gagement’s Compassion Kitchen ment, located at 1301 E. Madison Ana Sanchez Center. For more information, at 9:45 a.m. For more information, will be selling gourmet apples, St. Students interested in serving call 882-8292. call the Office of Student Life at strawberries, pretzels and marsh- the community through various Student Publications 882-5111. mallows dipped in red, pink and projects are welcome to join. For Coordinator Tennis tournament Registration for the Tennis LSAT mock tests dark chocolate with toppings of more information, call 882-4303, Azenett Cornejo Tournament ends Wednesday. The Philonomos Society will your choice. For more informa- visit www.civicengagement.com conduct LSAT Mock Prep Tests tion, or to place an order, call 882- Address: The tournament will take place at or send an e-mail to information@ from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 4308. The Collegian 10 a.m. Saturday at the Manuel B. civicengagement.com. Feb. 28, March 28 and April 25 Alumni Association Student Union 1.28 Garza tennis courts. For more in- in Cardenas Hall South 117. For The UTB/TSC Alumni Asso- 80 Fort Brown formation, visit www.campusrec- --Compiled by Paola Ibarra more information, call Joe Cantu ciation is accepting résumés for Brownsville, TX 78520 reation.utb.edu or call 982-0172. at 466-1139. alumni interested in serving on Phone: (956) 882-5143 Patron of the Arts If you would like your organiza- MTV casting its board of directors. Participants Fax: (956) 882-5176 Professor Wang Rensai, of the tion or department news published MTV’s “Engaged and Under- must be active association mem- e-mail: [email protected] College of Foreign Languages at in the Collegian’s Briefs section, Hunan University of Changsha age,” a documentary series, is bers. For more information, call call Paola Ibarra at 882-5143 or © 2009 The Collegian in Hunan, China, will present seeking couples between the ages Veronica M. Garcia at 882-4327 send her an e-mail at collegian@ a lecture titled “Human Music, of 18 and 22 who are getting mar- or send an e-mail to veronica. utb.edu. The University of Texas at Brownsville and Drama, Dance and Folklore” at ried in February or March. To ap- [email protected]. Texas Southmost College 8 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17 in the SET- ply for the show, download a cast- The Collegian ON CAMPUS February 9, 2009 • Page 3 i e see s f ser i e By David Boon President Erasmo Castro and Volunteers Complex courtyard. The Alley it was like to deal with the federal taff riter alumni, who will talk about the are advised is sponsored by the English and government, working though the legal struggle between UTB/ to bring Communication Department. issues that pertain to this security This Saturday, members of the TSC and the U.S. Department a small Volunteers also can attend fence,” Solis said. “She’s going to campus community will gather of Homeland Security over the trowel to the UTB/TSC Baseball Team’s invite all the students who show to clean up the campus and plant federal agency’s attempt to divide assist in the game against Lubbock Christian up there to come out and partake vines in front of the security fence the campus with a border wall. planting. University at 1 p.m. at Scorpion in the cleanup .” that borders the campus. Then, volunteers will plant star After the main event, volunteers Field with a free pass they will He said about 250 volunteers are “We have what we’re calling jasmine in an effort to, in the can continue to help beautify the receive. They also will receive expected, but it is hoped that the the fi rst annual Day of Campus words of Castro, “beautify” the campus with cleanup activities that a free recyclable tote bag that event will grow bigger each year. Service,” said Vince Solis, security fence. will take place until about 11:30 features the UTB/TSC logo. Next year, the university plans to associate vice president for Two hundred fi fty star jasmine a.m. These include picking up The SGA is encouraging student clean around the resacas. Student Affairs. “We’re going plants were purchased with a trash along University Boulevard organizations to take part in the “It’s more than just coming to have multiple events on Feb. $3,000 donation from Keppel around the Recreation, Education event by awarding cash prizes of out to volunteer,” Solis said. “It’s 14, starting at 9 a.m. with the AmFELS Inc., said Abraham and Kinesiology Center in $500, $250 and $100 to the top how do you combine what’s primary event, which is going Hernandez, director of the preparation for its grand opening three clubs that bring the most happening in the classroom and to be a planting of vines over at Physical Plant. Members of the next month. volunteers. The organizations what’s happening in the real the security fence at the baseball Physical Plant staff are already nce the cleanup is completed, must register at the event. world. That’s our goal, to develop fi eld.” preparing the soil for the plants by volunteers will be served lunch, The day before the event, García programs that not only teach The event will kick off with tilling and fertilizing it. during which they can express will update students on the border students in the classroom, but also several speakers, including UTB/ With the soil tilled, it will be their opinions on the border wall fence issue during a speech at 9 put them into the community with TSC President Juliet García, much easier for the volunteers to through a Free Speech Alley a.m. in the SET-B Lecture Hall. real world projects.” Student Government Association plant the star jasmine, Solis said. in the Education and Business “She’s going to talk about what i f r e e r er e s r i e r By Kira Millage managing director of D.P. Thomas fi lling out the Free Application schools in Washington state need to be sure to research their cClatchy ewspapers Consulting in Bellingham, which for Federal Student Aid, which is would be able to raise tuition college of choice, know what (MCT) helps families fi gure out how to the only way people can qualify by 7 percent. For the 2008-09 scholarships are available and pay for college. “The problem is for federal funding, including Pell school year, tuition at Western how to maximize spending BELLINGHAM, Wash.-- this year there is less money and Grants and subsidized Stafford Washington University, not power. Families also should talk College always has been an fewer underwriters available. ... loans, Thomas said. By fi lling including room and board and to tax professionals about options expensive endeavor for families There are a lot still in the loan out the form, families fi nd out material fees, was about $5,800 that involve tax credits. and students, but in the coming business that are not doing these what the government thinks they for three quarters. University of “Some people fi ll out the academic year it could be even loans anymore.” should be able to pay, giving them Washington was about $6,800, FAFSA online and stop,” Thomas worse. In 2008, about $169 billion a starting point in determining not including room and board. said during a workshop. “ ou The recession and collapse of was available for fi nancial aid how much money to raise. Tuition at private schools has have stopped way short if that’s several fi nancial institutions that across the country, according to Many families who send their also been rising, even though all you’ve done.” provided student loans means the College Board, with about 44 kids to college “borrow to the their funding it not tied to state less federal and state funding is percent coming from the federal hilt,” Thomas said, relying on budgets. According to the College r r e i available for students to use for government. home equity loans and stock Board, private college tuition education. It is unknown how much market investments to make ends rose an average of 5.9 percent And the cost of college, federal and state funding will be meet. But the stock and housing this academic year, bringing the In the Feb. 2 issue of The especially at state schools, is available this year. But it is still market declines have made those average cost to about $25,000, Collegian, an article about the increasing as higher education possible to fi nd it, especially options less available. not including room and board. Student Government Association institutions try to offset budget if people start planning early, Tuition costs won’t be known But there are plenty of other misspelled the last name of Adam cuts as much as possible. Thomas said during a recent until the state budget is fi nalized, funding opportunities through M. Gonzalez, a senator for the “It’s defi nitely harder to get workshop on college fi nancing. but in Gov. Chris Gregoire’s private organizations and College of Liberal Arts. funding now,” said David Thomas, The best way to start is by proposed budgets, four-year schools. Students and parents
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tudent So a p b o x What is your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day?
“For me, it would be just to be with the person you love.” Emperatriz Gracia F r e s h m a n e n g i n e e r i n g major
“Me llevaría a mi novia a la isla, en President’s Corner la arena hacer un picnic, I yelled at my friend, a senator ours, and only ours would not be a good thing, this university are a section of a agusto, y darle of the court, today. It is something to make. We can’t almost as bad as yelling at totality that cannot achieve its unas flores o that I am not proud of and have choose our parents, my friend today. honorable mission if we constantly un regalito.” sincerely apologized for, but how but we can choose It is through these go against [it]. It is through Marco Correa can I take back those seconds our friends. It is from activities where one respectable dialogue that we can Freshman biology where the outburst didn’t concur these individuals bonds with others who merge with others to strengthen major with reason and or logic? that we receive the are of the same interest our resolve and make firm our How was I tempted to add energy and fortitude and/or beliefs. The many stance to continue on as a single “Yo creo que lo a fracture in the heart of one to prevail against all different activities that are entity. We are Scorpions! May we más importante that I admire, whose friendship odds and to continue on in the promoted by our campus and the see the weak and downtrodden es que sea en un I treasure? Being president, path that we have chosen. organizations that are here should and not turn away. May we lift up lugar cómodo, especially in the circumstances UTB/TSC is blessed to adhere be sought after and checked out. he who has fallen and encourage comida que nos of my presidency, is bringing on to several programs that promote It is through these activities that along the way. May we speak to guste a los dos, challenges that drain an already unity and also facilitate the means one shares with others one’s each other with words of wisdom entonces sería tired soul. Were it not for the in order to receive from others. experiences and life-learned and compassion hoping to receive alitas o sushi, una senators that are representing the This is the spirit not only of our lessons. It was through one of the same in our time of need. May película romántica, y student body, I would have surely campus, but the essence of our these opportunities, the SGA, that we be patient and calm with our platicar toda la noche failed before even beginning. community. It is important to seek I met some of the most dedicated friends and loved ones. May I de cómo nos ha ido y de nuestra This brings to mind how we out the opportunities to flourish and strong-willed individuals never yell at my friend again. We relación.” are structured to depend on one through the many organizations I have ever come across. And are one. God bless UTB/TSC. Andrea Vargas another as people. We are made that are the life-force of our today, I yelled at my friend. Sophomore psychology major to be a creature of relationships. institute. May we seek out to each day J.E. Castro Dragustinovis There is a saying that declares, Our campus [offers] so many become a single unit, that our SGA President “I would take “Tell me who you are with and different services that if I would voice be heard in unison through my girlfriend I will tell you who you are.” The begin to mention them, I would the tempestuous void of love and or my date to choices of who we adhere to are probably leave some out, and that loyalty. We who are a part of Letters Policy a romantic Letters must include dinner. After the name, classification that, spend Letter to the editor and phone number of the some time author or the letter cannot with her, maybe Last December, while I was asking for some Sometimes, I feel like embarrassing them, [so be published. Opinions like on the beach, information, I noticed [UTB/TSC] employees on they] have an idea what it is like to be busted on the expressed in The Collegian somewhere out of the the clock watching YouTube videos. I do not pay clock by their real bosses: the students. are those of writers and do ordinary.” tuition to have such employees, whether young or How would an employee react at losing a job not necessarily reflect the Emmanuel Lozano old, waste my money on such [a] useless Web site. over a silly video? Watch out! I have a cell phone views of The Collegian or Senior chemistry major [President] Juliet V. García should ban this type and camera in my backpack. UTB/TSC administrators. of Web site at UTB/TSC. When employees clock in, The editor reserves the right --Compiled by Valeria A. Sosa [they should] remember that their wages are being Claudia Robinson to edit the letters. Letters --Photos by Diego Lerma paid by students. We are the customers, we need Freshman for The Collegian can be respect. sent to [email protected]. The Collegian CAMP S February 9, 2009 • Page Chess tea ains three y Leslie livares Trevi o have also joined the at the ational Youth Action Sta riter UTB/TSC Chess Team. Tournament. [I was] convinced “A friend recommended me to come over here.” For freshman business major to [Coach] Gilberto [Hernandez] The three are very excited Max Cornejo, deciding to play and [Chess Program Director] to be part of the team that is chess for UTB/TSC was a usty [Harwood] to play here making history. Both Flores and diffi cult decision. and that is how I received the Cornejo are anxious to show “It was a very complicated scholarship to study here in their skills at the Final Four decision because in Peru I already Brownsville,” Cornejo said. U.S. Intercollegiate Chess Team had studied two years [at] the Asked if it was a good decision Championship, set for April 4 university,” Cornejo said. “I had to leave his home in Valparaiso, and in Dallas. a life, I had friends, family and Chile, to play chess, Flores “I’m happy to have the to come here and start all over, it replied, “It was diffi cult being opportunity and I am sure was a very big decision.” the oldest son and my mother because I feel we will do well,” He is a F d ration was very concerned, but I was Flores said. Internationale des checs Master, comfortable with my decision.” Harwood is pleased with the which is given to a player with a DI GO L MA/COLL GIA Brownsville native Trevi o is additions to the team. chess rating of 2 00 or more. ax Corne o left and ussell re i o right play a friendly game of hess as auri io a former student of Harwood’s “I think they are all great guys “Thank God, everything has lores loo s on. he three are the newest mem ers of the B SC Chess eam. who transferred to UTB/TSC and I think they will defi nitely been really great,” Cornejo said life is different from that of electrical engineering major and from UT-Austin to play chess. help us become a stronger team,” about being at UTB/TSC. “The Peru. Here everything is lived at International Master Mauricio “I talked to Harwood,” Trevi o he said. people are very friendly. I like a slower pace. It’s easygoing.” Flores and sophomore chemistry said. “He was my second-grade the university. The pace of Besides Cornejo, freshman and biology major ussell teacher and I came to help him
Brownsville Mayor Pat Ahumada said the Tollway West Loop Project was “moot” from the Continued from Page rt professor’s or beginning. And although he is not in fa- construction of the West Loop toll road vor of a toll road, Ahumada warned that project. future rejection of projects could possibly tra els orld ide About 20 West Brownsville residents lead to bottleneck congestion. applauded the action and were delighted Commissioner At-Large Anthony P. in Miniature y Leslie livares by the outcome of their petition effort Troiani suggested a condition be added to Book,” an Sta riter against the project. the resolution, which would encourage the international “I’m very happy that there are com- Cameron County egional Mobility Au- For Fine Arts Professor Carlos G mez, art exhibit that will missioners out there that are listening to thority to focus on the ast Loop project. is not just a passion, it is a way of life. run from March the residents and the people that voted for Camarillo agrees. “It’s what I do, I think it’s everything,” 2009 to 20 . them because that is what they are here “The ast Loop [project] is a much G mez said. “It’s both my love and my This exhibit for,” West Brownsville resident Susana more viable project, we believe, for hate.” will travel to Sanchez said. “We fi nally got heard and [CC MA] because of the right-of-ways He is one of 9 artists selected out of 00 China, Pakistan, I’m so happy for it.” that can already be obtained without any who applied for the “Ink and Clay ” juried Spain, Finland The Cameron County egional Mobil- issue and we would work to promote that exhibition to begin March 9 at the California Carlos G me s and Argentina, I am Still ere ity has proposed building a tolled four- project as much as possible,” he told The State Polytechnic University in Pomona, as well as 0 lane controlled-access roadway along the Collegian in a phone interview Tuesday. Calif. The exhibit will run through May 2. universities and museums across the United existing Union Pacifi c track that runs from Camarillo said the next step is to deter- Asked in a phone interview what the States. Olmito to the B M Bridge. West Browns- mine ownership of the existing right-of- criteria was for the artists chosen for the G mez’s miniature book is titled “Someone ville residents became concerned about way. exhibition, ellogg Art Gallery assistant Broke My Yolk!” It is composed of metal, oil, the proposal because they fear it would “One of the things that we will be do- ristine Morcos replied, “Artists all around acrylic and water-soluble ink on vellum, and affect the uality of life in their neighbor- ing is going back and looking at the deed the United States submit a slide of their features an egg rising on the horizon and a hoods. restrictions to determine is this going to be work [and an] application. The jurors get sunny-side-up egg on the landscape. Opposite Sanchez said West Brownsville resi- our land, will it revert back to the city and together and they pick x amount for Ink and x the drawings are the phrases, “I don’t know dents have been fi ghting to stop the plan- to see where that says it will or will not. amount for Clay.” why,” “They say he is feckless,” “What do ning and construction of this project since We have yet to determine that,” he said. Morcos said the dimension of the piece you mean feckless?” “You know,” “Gee I they fi rst heard about it last year. Since UTB/TSC ngineering Associate Pro- also plays a part in whether the gallery is able never saw that,” “Mmm ” and “Well, what then, more than 4,000 residents signed a fessor William Berg was pleased with the to display it. do they know?” petition, urging offi cials to reject the con- city’s action. Chosen for display is G mez’s ink-and- Asked what being selected for both exhibits struction of the project and fi nd an alterna- “I’m thrilled about the support we got acrylic polymer work titled “I’m Still Here,” means to him on a personal and professional tive. from all of the city commissioners who which depicts an eye and was infl uenced by level, G mez replied, “It means that I’m The resolution, which was presented are standing behind our local commis- personal issues. current and I’m competing with what is going by District 4 City Commissioner dward sioners Camarillo and [Carlos] Cisneros,” “Last year, I went through a lot of personal on today. I don’t separate one or the other. Camarillo and passed unanimously, also Berg told The Collegian. trauma, and I thought that I was having a They are the same.” calls for: He suggested that Brownsville follow stroke,” he said. “And it wasn’t a stroke it Since 9 , he has averaged about 0 --the city to regain the current right-of- the footsteps of ew York City and San was something else that was triggered by exhibits per year, including the 24th exhibition way once the rail lines are removed Francisco, both of which chose not to re- stress. I survived all that and here I am.” of Painting and Sculpture in Barnegat Light, --community and public entities to work build their highways, and as a result, their G mez said he loves to use eyes in his . J. the 0th American Annual at ewport, together to develop and appropriate use neighborhoods have “come alive.” artwork. .I. and the Second ational Jury xhibition for the current railroad right-of-way. The professor is also among 00 artists in Washington, D.C. During discussion of the resolution, to be featured in the “Monumental Idea Page 6 • February 9, 2009 Arts & Entertainment The Collegian
What will you name your daughter or son? “Regina, if it’s a girl, and Sergio, if it’s a boy.” The Collegian Cupid’s Phrase you use the most: “Ya está.” What are your hobbies? “Playing foot- c o r n e r . ball, using the computer and going out with friends.” Love Lines What do you prefer: fast, difficult or for- bidden? “Fast.” What do you like to do on the weekends? Juan Antonio Chapa, “Go out with my friends.” Gracias por estos 10 años Do you think you’re attractive? “Yes.” My Penguin, de felicidad, por quererme, Have you been dumped? “No.” cuidarme, mimarme por todo What country would you like to visit? Happy First Valentine’s Day! I love You!Love, Muahzers! “Argentina.” esto y más. Te quiere tu esposa, Do you regret anything from your past? Your Penguin “Yes.” Yolanda Chapa Do you believe that there is such a thing as soul mates? “Yes.” Would you ever date someone younger or older than you? “Yes.”
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create your future utdallas.edu The Collegian February 9, 2009 • Page 9 Page 10 • February 9, 2009 On Campus The Collegian For international students Employment process explained By Graciela L. Salazar Services, it is sent to the U.S. Citizenship Spanish Editor and Immigration Services office. For international students who are about “You wait until you receive the 375 Media Luna Rd. to graduate and want to seek employment Employment Authorization Document, Brownsville, TX 78521 in the United States, now is the time to which authorizes you to work,” Salazar- start filing the paperwork. Figueroa said. The future graduates can apply for The process takes about 30 to 40 days, Optical Practicum Training three months but it could last up to 90 days. before completing their studies. During this period “you can’t travel The OPT is for students with F-1, F- outside the country … because you have 3 and M-1 visas, and allows students to to wait until you receive your EAD card to be employed in their field of study for leave the country,” Salazar-Figueroa said. 12 months in the United States. Students Students who already have a job should with a degree in science, technology, carry a letter of employment along with engineering or mathematics who are their immigration documents in order to employed by businesses enrolled in the E- re-enter the United States. Verify program can extend the period of Students who have completed their OPT from 12 to 29 months. studies have up to three months to activate “This is a benefit each international the card. After the card is activated, they student has,” said Aragelia Salazar- have an additional three months to find Figueroa, international student specialist employment. in the office of International/Multicultural “If you don’t find a job in three months, Student Services. that work permit is canceled,” Salazar- 546-1605 546-1607 To be eligible, students must be “in Figueroa said. “It’s not how it used to be. PHONE: FAX: You had the 12 months to look for a job [email protected] status.” EMAIL: “[That means] comply with all the and use your card.” regulations, enroll for at least 12 credits The cost of the application is $340 and during one year, do not break any of the the application packages are available at immigration rules … because they will the office of International/Multicultural deny you the OPT,” Salazar-Figueroa Student Services, located in the old said. Education building. The work permit can be processed from Other employment opportunities 90 days before completion of studies until for foreign students are on campus 60 days after. part-time employment and curricular “I wouldn’t recommend that you wait practical training a cooperative education, 60 days,” Salazar-Figueroa said. “Do it internship or work-study monitored by before graduating because that way, you the school and authorized by an academic 1025 Wildrose Ln. will have more time to look for a job.” adviser. Brownsville, TX 78520 After submitting the paperwork to International/Multicultural Student Arts & Entertainment Recommended programming during Black History Month By Hal Boedeker gig as Catwoman. Orlando Sentinel Feb. 23--“Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On?” PBS: A repeat of the “American (MCT) Masters” profile of the talented but troubled Television pays singer. tribute to Black History Feb. 26--“The Blacklist: Volume Two,” Month. 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Feb. 18--“An Evening With Eartha Kitt,” PBS: The entertainer, who died last year, left a far richer legacy than her memorable The Collegian S February 9, 2009 • Page 11 olice Reports a a l ss he ollo in are a on the was transported to the hospital in idents reported a p s by an ambulance oli e et een o and At 4:1 p m the same day, a At :14 a m Nov 14, a staff staff member turned in a camera member found a laptop computer that was found in the Arnulfo charger in the Arnulfo Oliveira Oliveira Memorial ibrary Memorial ibrary At 1:30 p m the same day, a At :4 a m the same day, a student reported that someone child s pink and purple camera broke into his Toyota Tercel and a gray sweater were found while it was parked in ot and in Tandy Hall suitcase was missing from the took the car s stereo The loss At 9:2 a m the same day, a women s restroom in the Fort was estimated at $2 0 Compa Presario V3000 laptop Brown Memorial Center At 1:39 p m the same day, computer was found in SET-B At :1 p m the same day, a staff member found a pair of At 11:32 a m the same day, Argus Security advised Campus black sunglasses in Cardenas a staff member found a blue Police about an activated alarm Hall South umbrella in Cardenas Hall in the Fort Brown Memorial At 2: 9 p m the same day, North olf Course club house The rear a student fell ill in the Student At 3: p m the same day, a door was found ajar, but nothing Union s ran Salon, but declined student turned in a yocera cell was reported missing Emergency Medical Services phone that was found outside the At 4:34 p m Nov 1 , a He went to Student Health SET-B ecture Hall custodian found a door open in Services for assistance At p m the same day, a the acob Brown Auditorium At :1 p m the same day, female student reported being Nothing was reported missing a student reported losing his stalked by a man since Spring At :30 p m the same day, laptop computer The loss was 200 a staff member found a pair estimated at $ 00 At :4 p m the same day, a of sunglasses in the Barnes At :1 p m the same day, a student reported accidentally Noble Bookstore laptop computer power cable striking a sign with his Nissan At 2:23 p m Nov 1 , a was found in Cardenas Hall M CHAE PE A CO E AN Altima in ot The damage resident assistant informed South e Re o e ome i e o o yo n yo n s o s e mi o one was estimated at $ 00 Campus Police that a student at s e Re n b o Rob es o i i n ne in o o i m s At 9:1 a m Nov 1 , a staff the Village at Fort Brown fell ill o piled nthia inis y b esses b k ks o s en s o esso s n s in ss on n in e ee S ee e member reported that a black after eating at a restaurant and ernande
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nobody else could have thought Provost of on their own,” Davis told The Continued from Page 1 Collegian. Charles Dameron, vice a plaque in recognition of his president for Academic Affairs, support of the establishment of noted the influence Martín the Scorpion Battalion. had on the architecture of the Luis V. Colóm, director of the campus by designing buildings Center for Biomedical Studies, where people can enjoy studying spoke about the influence Martín or working. had on everyone around campus, Martín officially retires on Feb. including himself. 27; however, he will continue “To talk about Martín’s his research on architecture, influence in medical research engineering, science and … is like asking someone to sustainable energy on campus. talk about Albert Einstein and Asked what he was going to his influence in science,” Colóm do after retiring, Martín replied said. that he had some papers to Vince Solis, associate write and that he would like to vice president for Student travel around the world and visit Development, called Martín a some friends. Even though he friend, mentor and colleague, but is leaving, he will “always be most importantly a champion. a friend of the university,” he The Division of Student said. Affairs gave him a soccer ball Senior biology major Miguel signed by members of the UTB/ Rebekah S. Gomez/Collegian Perez said he was glad the TSC Men’s Soccer Team because Lt. Col. Andre Dean presents retiring Provost José G. Martín with a plaque for supporting the ROTC Scorpion Battalion. Scores of university organized the event of his support. students, staff and faculty attended the tribute held in the Education and Business Complex courtyard. to honor the provost, who Rene Sainz, assistant director contributed to the growth of the of the Office of Distance Antonio N. Zavaleta, vice serve the university. Behavioral Sciences Department, university. Education, recited a poem he president for External Affairs, García closed the ceremony described Martín as a wonderful “We are thankful for everything wrote in Martín’s honor. gave Martín a book about Cuba with a toast in honor of Martín, leader. [the provost] has done for us,” After the recitation, the and said that he brought many a “gran amigo and esteemed “When there [was] a difficult Perez said in Spanish. university’s Grupo Folklórico benefits to the community. colleague.” problem, he would analyze Tizatlán performed a danzón, an In his speech, Martín thanked William C. Davis, a master it, bring people together and www.collegian.utb.edu elegant Cuban waltz. everyone for the opportunity to technical instructor in the come up with solutions maybe The Collegian Sports February 9, 2009 • Page 13 Women’s soccer signs 2 Valley players By Hugo E. Rodriguez they have been doing very well, and she’s been part of the couple of different spots she can play in the team because Sports Editor defense. of her versatility. “She’s aggressive; she can play simple and … join “I know for sure she will grow as a player and develop a The UTB/TSC Women’s Soccer the attack as well, which is what we are always looking lot of talent, and that’s what we need.” Team has started its Spring 2009 at in players. … I really think she’ll be a good fit for the Asked what made her choose UTB/TSC, Perez, who also recruiting drive with the signing of university.” played for the McAllen Lady Border Bandits soccer club, Melissa Moreno and Abigail Perez, Moreno has played for her high school team and the replied, “I really like that it’s close to my house, and it has both high school seniors from Harlingen Celtics soccer club. Daniel Reyna, the Celtics a great team, and I just want to play in the team and follow Harlingen and Donna, respectively. head coach, said three of Moreno’s best traits are discipline, my studies.” Moreno was signed Wednesday tenacity and dedication. She aspires to be a pharmacist. at the Harlingen High School South Moreno, who will major in biology when she enters Albert Torres, director of the Lady Border Bandits, said Cafeteria in front of a group of UTB/TSC next fall, said she was drawn to the university by it would be “very difficult” to replace Perez but sees her classmates and coaches. Barjaktarevic, the campus and hopes to eventually receive potential at UTB/TSC. “She’s been playing for a championship team, Harlingen a master’s degree in physical therapy. “She’s been a great asset to our program,” Torres said, South, and everybody knows how they did the last couple She is determined to make an impact on the team. “but that’s what our program is about: building a player. of years here in the [Rio Grande] Valley,” Women’s Head “I believe I have the good defender skills that I’m going Her character is developed, her maturity is developed, and to need to help the team win some games,” Moreno said. “I have the strong mentality to keep playing, to persevere, to keep adding to the team, to make myself better every time.” Omar Pedroza, Harlingen South High School Women’s Soccer head coach, said of Moreno, “She’s a great kid, great attitude. She’s a hard worker, so she’s going to continue to get better and better. She’s athletically very strong, she’s got a lot of speed, she hustles and she’s a very good defender as far as what she does for us, and I think she’s going to be very helpful at UTB.” Abigail Perez’s signing was announced at a news conference Jan. 28 in the Manuel B. Garza Gym. “I’m especially glad that Abby [was] our first signing,” Barjaktarevic said Wednesday. “I’ve seen her play. … What I like about her is her speed, her pace. … [She] has a great
Hugo E. Rodriguez/Collegian finishing pass, [and is a] great scorer as well.” Diego Lerma/Collegian The coach highlighted Perez’s academics, too. Mario Moreno on Wednesday signs his daughter Melissa’s letter of Abigail Perez, the UTB/TSC women’s soccer team’s first signee, holds intent to play soccer for UTB/TSC next fall. Melissa Moreno (center) “Academically, she’s outstanding as well, and she will up her new jersey alongside Albert Torres (left), director of the McAllen is a Harlingen South High School senior. Also shown are her mother be one of our Scorpion Scholars,” Barjaktarevic said. “For Lady Border Bandits soccer club and UTB/TSC women’s Head Coach Cynthia Moreno (right) and UTB/TSC Women’s Soccer Head Coach Nik us, that’s a big plus, and these are the kind of athletes that Nik Barjaktarevic. Perez hails from Donna and played for the Lady Barjaktarevic (standing, from left), Harlingen High School South Cross- we want to recruit to our program and that we know will Border Bandits before signing with the Scorpions. Country Coach Renee Bennett and Varsity Women’s Soccer Assistant help us in the future.” Coach Amanda Cardenas. Asked what other contributions Perez would bring to the she’s going to be a great figure at UTB with Coach Nik.” team, Barjaktarevic replied, “She plays with a lot of pace, Barjaktarevic hopes to expand his recruiting pool. Coach Nik Barjaktarevic said during the signing. “They’re she’s an aggressive player. … I don’t think she’ll play as “We’re looking into a pretty big recruiting class, at least one of the better high school teams here. … Defensively, a forward for us, but as an outside midfielder, or there’s a about 10 players for 2009, to have a roster of about 24.” Scorpions to take on U. of H.-Victoria at home
By Hugo E. Rodriguez This week at Scorpion Field Sports Editor Date Time Opponent The UTB/TSC Baseball Friday 6 p.m. University of Houston-Victoria Team will go to bat against the Saturday 1 p.m. University of Houston-Victoria University of Houston-Victoria Saturday After Game 1 University of Houston-Victoria in a three-game series starting at 6 p.m. Friday at Scorpion Field. closed the game by striking out the Scorpions in 1997, said the The series continues at 1 p.m. three Scorpions without a single Alumni game made him “feel Saturday. hit at the bottom of the ninth. young again, playing at the same The Scorpions faced Lubbock “I come every year to play,” level.” Christian University in a four- Gallegos said. “It feels real The Alumni offered a few words game series beginning last Elizabeth A. Perez/Collegian great to play with the younger of wisdom for the Scorpions. weekend at Scorpion Field. Scorpion Peter Maldonado slides safely into first base despite Alumni team member [generation].” “I would suggest [that they] Results were not available at Oscar Gallegos’ attempt to tag him Jan. 31 at Scorpion Field. Players past and present practice a lot,” Gallegos said. press time. homer of the evening at the to keep the Scorpions scoreless enjoyed the game. “And to give … all their effort, On Jan. 31, the Scorpions bottom of the seventh. for the first three innings. Their “It’s fun, it’s always a good that’s why they are here, that’s defeated an Alumni team 7-1. Left fielder Matt Warner, who downfall came from mistakes in time, we just come out and have why they got a scholarship.” Scoring for the Scorpions were was batting for the Alumni to the infield, which the Scorpions fun,” said Scorpion shortstop Segoviano encourages the center fielder Jorge Camorlinga, make up for an inequality in did not hesitate to exploit to their Walter Blume III. “Last year athletes to “keep training hard.” with two runs, and first basemen numbers, scored the only point for advantage. wasn’t so much fun, when we got Also playing for the Alumni Tyler O’Neal and Evan Hardman, the Alumni after a single to first The Alumni fought to the beaten. But they had some good were Carlos Torres (1979), Noe right fielder Jacob Yousif, left base by alumnus Juan Segoviano very end, regardless of the gap players, and it’s nice to meet Gonzales (2006-2007), Cristo fielder Ryan MacDonald, and at the top of the fifth. between the scores and ages. some of the guys that used to be Torres (2007), George Sakai catcher Juan Muñoz with a run The Alumni, however, were Oscar Gallegos, who played for here.” (2007), Jesse Galvan (2008) and each. Hardman batted the lone not an easy prey, and managed the Scorpions in 1978 and 1979, Segoviano, who played for Chris Walker (2004-2008). On Campus C tudent help taxpayers o s C . a ri r i sort of degree or certifi cate in accounting C . i . . b/ SC S . C C a . i Qualifi ed individuals should bring the a . i e S S
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Leslie Olivares/Collegian B. La entrada costará $1.50 para estudiantes, Pasatiempos: “Navegar en Donna Burnside, profesora del departamento de Inglés y Comunicación, y Angie Morales presentan una escena de la empleados y personal docente, y $3 para el Internet y hacer ejercicio”. película “Crepúsculo” durante las audiciones para las obras de teatro “Line in the Sand” y “The Last Fire”. público en general. Actividades extracurriculares: “Presidenta de School of Business Volunteer Mentorship Program”. Perfeccionando el universo ¿Cuáles son tus metas? “[Obtener] el doctorado y ser maestra de contabilidad en una universidad”. ¿Cuál ha sido tu reto más grande? “Implementar y estar a cargo del School of Business Volunteer Mentorship Program”. ¿Si pudieras cambiar algo de la universidad, qué harías? “Los horarios de las clases de la noche”. ¿Qué te gusta de la universidad? “Me gusta la convivencia [entre] los maestros y los estudiantes, ya que las clases son pequeñas”. ¿Qué les aconsejarías a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso? “Que terminen su licenciatura porque muchas veces te desvías y te pones a trabajar”. ¿Qué consejo les darías a los estudiantes para estudiar antes de un examen? “Leer, seguir lo que el maestro diga y practicar con las tareas constantemente”. Diego Lerma/Collegian María de Lourdes García de Alba, estudiante de arte de último año, aplica los últimos detalles de su pintura titulada “Universo” el jueves en el edificio Rusteberg. --Recopilado por Paola Ibarra Page 16 • February 9, 2009 The Collegian