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CAMPUS RESOURCES AWARDS AND HONORS EDUCATION Program Food prepares pantry future opens teachers BY LEA ISABEL CUTILLAR The Shorthorn staff

For one education senior, at UTA happiness is knowing she’s making a difference in With food insecurity on someone’s life. the rise, the Leadership After working with children Center offers a solution. all her life, Jessica Johnson decided to pursue a degree in elementary teaching once BY NICK TARRANT The Shorthorn staff she started college. As part of UTA’s undergraduate teacher preparation program, Johnson After months of stocking up, a currently teaches second grade food pantry is preparing to serve at Hector P. Garcia Elementary students in need. School in Grand Prairie. With the start of the new se- mester, a designated location and 793 pounds of donations, the Student receives grant to Leadership Center plans to unveil the UTA Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 in Room B160 in the University Center Basement, study Iranian glass art Veronica Guzman, Leadership Center associate director said.

IF YOU GO What: UTA Food Pantry Jessica Johnson When: education senior • Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “They make me really • March 9, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. • March 21, 5 to 8 p.m. happy,” Johnson said. “Seeing • April 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. their faces, getting to talk with Where: University Center them, interact with them and Basement, B160 helping them learn.” Johnson arrives at the school at about 7:40 a.m., depend- The mission of the food pantry ing on the lesson plan and ac- is to provide nonperishable foods tivities her cooperating teacher for students who face food insecu- develops each day. Johnson rity, Guzman said. Students who teaches different subjects in- participate are asked to fill out an cluding math, reading, history and science. application online or at the food The Shorthorn: Braulio Tellez pantry to provide utmost service. Top: Art graduate student Sara Rastegarpouyani gazes at her work, titled “Memory,” Jan. 18 at her office in Studio 162 of the Studio In her first year in the pro- Arranged by the types of food, Arts Center. Rastegarpouyani is a recipient of the Dean of Liberal Arts Research Travel Award and will travel to New York to study gram, Johnson spent most of the small room in the UC Base- at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. the time observing, shadowing ment almost resembles a grocery Right: Rastegarpouyani’s artwork, “Memory,” on display Jan. 18 at her office in Studio 162 of the Studio Arts Center. “Memory” is a her cooperating teacher and store, but without price tags. From stack of glass cubes with Rastegarpouyani’s diary inscribed into them in Farsi, her native language. eventually assisting with creat- canned fruits and vegetables to Left: Rastegarpouyani’s glass piece, titled “In the memory of Nature No. 1,” sits on display Jan. 18 inside her office in Studio 162 of ing lesson plans and teaching. Ramen Noodles and boxes of mac- the Studio Arts Center. During the fall semester of her aroni and cheese, each food item senior year at UTA, she taught for the whole day once a week. has its own spot on the shelves. could be lost over time if she doesn’t. Historically, a typical 18- to An art graduate student is getting the This semester, she said she is chance to travel to New York’s Metropolitan “In Iran, they try to destroy everything before currently serving as a full-time 24-year-old student could rely on Islam, and only preserve things after Islam,” she their parents for college support, Museum of Art for her studies. student teacher. said. “I’m not sure of the reason, but there are UTA’s teacher preparation said Courtney Cronley, social work only a few glass blowers in Iran.” BY JAMIL OAKFORD program is ranked No. 24 assistant professor. However, she The Iranian government has slowly destroyed said, there has been an increase The Shorthorn staff among similar programs across pre-Islamic art that exists in the country while the nation, according to the in students who are economically concentrating on preserving art created after vulnerable and come from dis- National Teacher Council on Sara Rastegarpouyani waited two weeks to Islam came to Iran. Teacher Quality. advantaged backgrounds, which check her faculty email. The art graduate student Iranian glass art is a particularly difficult ultimately causes students to face Denise Collins, director for decided to let some time pass after a week of fe- research topic, she said. Not only is most of the the Office of Educational Field food insecurity. This often means verishly checking it for news about the status of written history of glass art in Farsi or Persian, but having to choose food and other Experiences, said the strong an award she applied for. the masters of Iranian glass art work and live in a field experience program is one necessities over college tuition, and Looking back, Rastegarpouyani still gets excit- country inaccessible to Americans. vice versa. of the factors that influenced ed remembering the moment she read the email. This unique topic piqued the interest of the ranking. Food-insecure students may “I was so excited,” she said. “All the traveling is Les Riding-In, Liberal Arts associate dean of turn to sleeping in their cars or “They start in their junior expensive, and I’m just a college student.” year and they are out in the taking showers in the university Rastegarpouyani won a College of Liberal Arts gym, she said. International stu- “I needed to make something more than 2-D field every semester, up to and Dean’s Research Travel Award to help fund a re- including student teaching,” dents, for example, may not have search trip she will take this summer to New York design. I needed to make something with my access to transportation, Cronley Collins said. City. While there, she will access archival docu- hands and to touch and feel it. ” The National Teacher Coun- said, which limits their access to ments and artwork available at the Metropolitan off-campus food and necessities. Sara Rastegarpouyani cil on Teacher Quality released Museum of Art. its report, “2016 Landscape in There aren’t any decent grocery Her research focus is one not widely touched art graduate student stores within walking distance of Teacher Preparation,” research because of accessibility issues. Rastegarpouy- which examined undergraduate campus, she said. ani is conducting research on Iranian glass art, PANTRY continues on page 5 mainly for the sake of preservation. She fears it GLASS continues on page 3 PROGRAM continues on page 3 Page 2 THE SHORTHORN Wednesday, January 25, 2017

CRIME Campus 11 car burglaries since beginning of year Beat Accident involving personal injury A person was struck by a vehicle at about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 while attempting to cross West Fourth Street. The person reported an injury, according to the UTA Police crime log.

Student conduct disciplinary referrals

Seven disciplinary referrals were issued by Student Conduct for incidents of consumption of alcohol by a minor. Four students were referred to student conduct for drug law violations, according to the crime log. Three students were cited for minor in possession of alcohol. One student was issued a disciplinary referral for furnishing a minor with alcohol. All incidents were reported to UTA Police Jan. 17.

Assault causing bodily injury to family member

One man struck another man in the face at about midnight Jan. 18 in the parking lot south of Lipscomb Hall. The two men were former roommates, McCord said. The Shorthorn: Casey Moore The non-student suffered minor injuries to his face but did not UTA Police recommend request medical treatment. hiding or removing ITEMS COMMONLY STOLEN The student was transported OUT OF VEHICLES to Arlington Police Department’s valuables from sight. jail and had a disciplinary referral • Purses forwarded to Student Conduct. BY KYLE COTTON • Laptops The Shorthorn staff • Cellphones • Money Since the start of the new year, • Textbooks Criminal mischief there have been 11 car burglaries • Electronics at Centennial Court Apartments. Source: UTA Police Captain Mike McCord A vending machine was reported Investigations are ongoing, damaged at about 10 a.m. Sunday in and UTA Police currently have no the University Center. patrol and the ongoing suspects. The front plexiglass panel was investigation, police have The police department is in the pushed in, UTA Police Captain Mike also helped Centennial Court process of confirming three of the McCord said. Apartments management educate reports. Estimated cost of repairing its residents on safety measures, Centennial Court Apartments, damages is $750. including reporting suspicious which is privately owned by The incident is under investigation behavior. Campus Living Villages, told as of Tuesday, according to the crime “If they see someone that is residents to hide or remove their log. acting suspiciously or out in valuables from their vehicles and The Shorthorn: Marangeli Lopez and Joyce Liu to make sure they are properly the parking lot, maybe up to secure, village administrator circumstances that would be burglaries, McCord said. Brandon Demings said. suspicious, to go ahead and give SEE SOMETHING, SAY The police department Demings said they would not us a call as soon as possible,” encourages students to be aware SOMETHING comment on the burglaries while McCord said. “See something, say of their surroundings at all times. ONLINE the investigation is ongoing. something, and try to give us an If you have any information regarding Patrols have been increased in opportunity to identify and make the incidents, please call UTA Police at For more updates on contact with potential suspects.” @KYLERCOTTON 817-272-3381. crime in Arlington go to the area in an attempt to reduce [email protected] the occurrence of burglaries, UTA Situations such as those help www.theshorthorn.com/news Police Captain Mike McCord said. the police “greatly,” and give them In addition to the increased a better opportunity to address

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TEXAS LEGISLATURE 3 lawmakers seek to repeal DREAM Act Undocumented students “[Undocumented would lose in-state tutition students] are still rates if bills pass. more than welcome BY MADELYN EDWARDS to go to college. We The Shorthorn staff support them getting an Three state lawmak- education.” ers have proposed bills to eliminate in-state tuition for Tim Hardin students provided by the De- Jonathan Stickland’s chief of staff velopment, Relief, and Edu- cation for Alien Minors, or forget that these are people,” DREAM, Act. Perkins said. “We should be The DREAM Act, or thinking about this from House Bill 1403, was passed the lens of how this affects in Texas in 2001. The bill has people.” survived multiple attempts The bill could also nega- to repeal it since then. tively affect the state’s econo- The act allows undocu- my, he said. mented immigrants to pay Zlolniski agreed with this in-state tuition at public notion, saying that these stu- schools after earning a GED dents spending their money or high school diploma in the on tuition and fees stimulate U.S. DREAMers are children the economy. Texas’ work- who were not born in the force depends upon educated U.S., but have lived in Texas employees and risks the loss for at least three years and of these workers if the bill is seek legal residency. passed. Former President Barack Obama passed an executive Message to DREAMers order, creating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv- Courtesy: Creative Commons Public relations senior als, or DACA, immigration Students paying Texas in-state tuition under the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM, Act may be facing an increase in Maria Garcia has traveled plan in 2012. This protects tuition. Three lawmakers have authored similar bills to nullify the DREAM Act. to Austin to protest similar undocumented students bills before and is prepared from deportation but does to fight again. Though she not grant citizenship. is a permanent resident, the Criminal justice senior AUTHORS OF BILLS EFFECT ON UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS North Texas Dream Team Berenice Talavera is one of • HB 393: Jonathan Stickland, • Students will have to find an alternative way to pay for school member, an immigrant the students that could be af- R-Bedford • Students might drop out youth-led public charity, feels fected by these repeals. She is • HB 767: Pat Fallon, R-Frisco • Graduation rates will decrease personally attacked by bills protected from deportation • HB 753: Mark Keough, R-The • Risks losing educated employees like these. She plans to mo- by DACA, which allows stu- Woodlands • Economic downturn bilize UTA students, alumni dents to remain in the coun- • Decrease in the number of students going to school and allies with the Dream try while going to school or • Students will feel unwanted on campus Team to send a clear rejec- ting an education. We’re not working. • Make school seem inaccessible tion of this bill to lawmakers. Talavera’s parents moved against that at all. It really Garcia’s message to un- Fallon, R-Frisco, and Mark from Juarez, Mexico, to Ari- comes down to putting Texas documented students is that Keough, R-The Woodlands, zona when she was about kids first.” disconnection.” Statewide and they are not alone. authored similar bills on this eight months old. They then In 2014, UTA became a “We’re not just DREAM- topic with the same goal of UTA effect economic effect moved to Amarillo in 2009, Hispanic Serving Institution, ers; we’re doers,” she said. limiting who qualifies for leading up to Talavera choos- If HB 393 passes, public because of the large number Stephen Perkins, former “We wipe those tears away, in-state tuition. Tim Har- ing UTA for her college of universities and community of Hispanic students. This chairman for UTA’s College and we work hard.” din, Stickland’s chief of staff, choice after high school. colleges would charge un- would not change even if HB Republicans, said Stickland’s said the goals of House Bill Without DACA, Talavera documented students out- 393 is passed, said Christian bill is oversimplified. 393 are to prioritize Texas @MADELYNEDWARD13 would not be able to attend of-state tuition. This may Zlolniski, Center for Mexican This bill should be car- students and discourage il- [email protected] school. mean quitting or postponing American Studies director. ried out slowly and should legal immigration. Stickland “Luckily, I am graduating school for some students, and However, Zlolniski agrees not affect students already is open to the possibility of this semester,” she said. “If they may feel unwanted, said with Román-Díaz and feels in school or about to be in combining these similar bills, ONLINE this would’ve happened two alumnus Jonathan Román- UTA would be sending a school, the political science if necessary, Hardin said. or three years ago, I pretty Díaz, former president of the message that undocumented senior said. In other words, Follow our coverage of “[Undocumented stu- much wouldn’t be getting an UTA DREAM Factory. students don’t belong here. this bill should be focused on the 85th Legislature session dents] are still more than education.” “It would make UTA seem “They are afraid that their the future. at theshorthorn.com/news/ welcome to go to college,” he Representatives Jonathan inaccessible,” he said. “It dreams will not be able to “It seems that the rheto- politics/texas_legislature/. said. “We support them get- Stickland, R-Bedford, Pat would just make them feel a come true,” Zlolniski said. ric attached to it seems to

he said. “We encourage stu- primarily working in graph- Rastegarpouyani said she “Time affected the his- Metropolitan Museum of dents while they’re there to ic design. Working with 2-D has experienced nothing tory of art,” she said. “I was Art begins. Glass make as many connections art made her want more. but support from the pro- looking through nature and “It’s looking like I will be continued from page 1 and network.” “I needed to make some- fessors working with her. trying to bring it back to at the Metropolitan Muse- Art assistant professor thing more than 2-D de- “I started to talk about time. Some things are tem- um of Art in July,” she said. Academic Affairs. Justin Ginsberg is Ras- sign,” she said. “I needed to my ideas and they encour- porary in nature.” The most important part “What encouraged me tegarpouyani’s primary pro- make something with my aged me,” she said. “They’re While she’s looking for- of all the hard work and the is she’s already established fessor, as well as her sup- hands and to touch and feel always supporting me and ward to her time at the research is helping people some of her work,” he said. port. it.” encouraging me.” Metropolitan Museum of see Iran differently, Ras- Riding-In said he saw “I was blown away by her She worked with wood Iran’s history with glass Art, she has a few stops tegarpouyani said. her proposal while review- art and her ideas,” Ginsberg and metal before she final- art dates back to the age before she makes it to New “I want to bring some- ing several other applica- said. “She’s really grown as ly found her way to glass. of Mesopotamia, and nearly York City. thing from my culture,” she tions for the college’s grants, an artist while on this jour- Iranian universities didn’t 4,000 years worth of art- Rastegarpouyani will said. “I want to let them helping fund students’ trips ney with glass art.” offer any courses in glass work may be undiscovered. travel back to Iran to work know how rich Iranian art for research or conferences. When Rastegarpouyani art, which prompted her to This concept of time and alongside masters of Ira- and Iranian culture is.” “This’ll be something applied to UTA, she had look for universities outside its effects on surrounding nian glass art and study and that will stick with them a full portfolio. She had a of Iran. objects runs throughout research in Italy for some @OAKFORD_JAMIL for the rest of their lives,” couple of degrees and was Since coming to UTA, Rastegarpouyani’s artwork. time before her work at the [email protected]

“It is a reflection of the high-quality work a grade of an A+ for early needs improvement, she With the encouragement Program reading instruction and an said. from her instructors and her continued from page 1 our dedicated and talented faculty provide in A for teaching proper class- Although her experience cooperating teacher, John- preparing future elementary teachers for their own room management skills. is rewarding, planning les- son said she looks to her programs that prepare el- classrooms.” On top of her student sons and activities, handling classmates in the program to ementary school teachers in teaching, Johnson said she some of her student’s behav- collaborate with and share 396 public and 479 private Teresa Doughty still has classes and mostly ior problems and becoming ideas to apply in their own colleges and universities. Education dean communicates with her in- emotionally attached to her classrooms. Education Dean Teresa structors electronically. Her students are a few challenges Near the end of March, Doughty said students are the high-quality work our Arlington and Grand Prai- instructors check in with her she faces every day, she said. she will move on to teach able to apply evidence-based dedicated and talented rie Independent School Dis- often to make sure she’s on “I got lucky, where I have fifth grade. content, knowledge and faculty provide in preparing tricts, providing them with task, she said. a second grade teacher that Johnson will graduate in skills they’ve acquired in future elementary teachers high-quality practicum and In addition, student has worked with student May and hopes to teach sec- their classes to real class- for their own classrooms,” clinical teaching experience, teachers meet with their teachers many times before- ond and third grade. room settings throughout Doughty said. she said. instructors every week to hand,” she said. “She knows the program. The college places its As one of 13 universi- reflect on what areas they how it works. She coaches @ISABELCUTILLAR “It is a reflection of students in local schools in ties, UTA’s program received made progress in and which me along the process.” [email protected]

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RESEARCH Gone phishing: Professor studies decision making

A study was conducted to WHAT IS PHISHING? test whether people could recognize email scams. The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to BY KYLE R. COTTON induce individuals to reveal personal The Shorthorn staff information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. In an age where almost every busi- ness is online in some shape or form, of 50. Most participants showed they human behavior can cause security were more confident than what they problems. could achieve, Wang said. Jingguo Wang, information sys- After that, they assigned a value of The Shorthorn: Shay Cohen tems and operations management as- how confident they were in their deci- Jingguo Wang, information systems and operations management associate professor, speaks about his research in the Business sociate professor, and his colleagues sion. Those results were analyzed for Building. Wang and his team found a correlation between over-confident people and the likelihood of falling victim to phishing scams. are researching human behavior and accuracy of judgment. information platforms. The results of the study showed Wang’s research explores the role all confidence beliefs poorly predicted decision confidence plays in phishing detection accuracy. In 2015: scams. He started researching phish- People shouldn’t rely on their con- ing in the fifth year of his doctoral fidence as a guide in decision making, studies. because the accuracy value provided by At that time, phishing was just participants shows confidence is not emerging as a new avenue that exploits reliable, Wang said. $1,070,711 emotional and cognitive vulnerabili- Businesses typically have training losses reported ties, Wang said. Phishing is normally for employees to help raise awareness used as a hacker’s first step to explore and recognize pwhishing, but confi- an organization’s network. dence is often not taken into account, In 2015, Americans reported over Wang said. $1 billion in losses because of phish- The study suggests employees 288,012 ing and other privacy violation crimes, should receive confidence regulation complaints received according to the FBI’s Internet Crime training, he said. Complaint Center. “Not only do we need to pursue One of the leading contributors of accuracy, but we should also let people the losses was email phishing scams, in realize what’s the limit of their decision which hackers use emails that seem to making,” Wang said. 127,012 be official to steal credentials and other With information and communi- complaints reporting loss information, according to the FBI’s cation constantly bombarding people definition of phishing. every day, Wang said people often “When you or me receive an email, don’t take the time to fully vet their we make a judgment. We think it’s emails. include keeping documents with sen- either phishing or not phishing,” Wang The most effective way to prevent sitive information safe or shredding said. falling for a phishing scam is to fully them if you no longer need to keep The study included 600 partic- investigate the email with a phone them, UTA Police Captain Mike Mc- ipants who each had to determine call to the business or individual in Cord said. whether or not an email was legitimate question or look for inconsistencies, or a phishing scam. Each participant Wang said. @KYLERCOTTON The Shorthorn: Joyce Liu judged 16 random emails from a pool Other ways to protect your identity [email protected] Source: 2015 Internet Crime Report

SCIENCE Program allows students to shadow doctors

The Pre-Medical Student March 1. and teamwork skills, Cordero said. Preceptorship provides “This program is for students CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS We want students to articulate to get exposure and to get excited what they learned, because their experience in a hospital. about their future,” Cordero said. • A minimum of 60 earned credit hours (not in progress experience won’t carry over if they Students are given the oppor- but completed) can’t, Purgason said. BY KEVIN FORNARI tunity to shadow a general practi- • A minimum GPA of 3.4 “It was one of the best experi- The Shorthorn staff tioner or a surgeon, Cordero said. • A minimum of one semester out from applying to medical school ences I’ve had at UTA,” chemistry A program for premedical stu- They get to interact with patients • A strong foundation in the sciences as displayed by credit hours junior Misty Edwards said. dents at UTA provides the opportu- during the doctor’s work day and earned Edwards described the hospi- nity to shadow doctors at Arlington can ask the doctor any question tal like a family, and she said was • A minimum of 50 hours of participation in prior healthcare-related Memorial Hospital. they have after. fortunate enough to shadow a re- The Pre-Medical Student Pre- The process is very selective — shadowing, volunteer, work or research experiences spected, well-established vascular ceptorship Program was tested in 45 candidates applied last semester • A well-articulated motivation toward medicine as presented surgeon and got to watch surgeries. spring 2015 and then rolled out ,and only 14 were accepted. in the personal statement “We were kind of given all-exclu- officially the following fall semes- “We want students who are • The ability to engage in learning outside of the classroom sive access,” Edwards said. ter. Program developer Ashley Pur- doing well,” she said. as demonstrated by curiosity and communication with When she came in, she was set gason, assistant vice president for Although the process is very se- instructors/preceptors on being a pediatric oncologist, but Strategic Initiatives, said students lective, students will be given a now she is open to many possibil- shadow a doctor for at least 70 unique opportunity that very few ities. After coming out of the pro- hours. schools have, Cordero said. said. Some come out of it not want- time,” Purgason said. gram, she is more motivated and Students earn credit hours in Experience in a hospital is some- ing to go into the field, some see The program also requires stu- wants to look for more volunteer biology, and the program is open thing people look for in a medical a new field they never considered, dents to read medical journals and opportunities, she said. to all majors, said Science associate school application, Purgason said. and some become more motivated make a presentation at the end of “I want to help others, that’s the dean Minerva Cordero. Other than offering several good than before. the semester. most important thing,” she said. There are 14 students enrolled learning experiences, the program The purpose of the program is Students will not only get expo- for the spring semester and the also allows students to see if they to “expose students to the practice sure to the field, but also develop @FORNARILOL deadline for the fall semester is truly want to commit, Purgason of medicine over a long period of communication, critical thinking [email protected]

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ARLINGTON Park welcomes work of New York sculptor

The Entertainment District The Entertainment District is lo- Sculpture Trail gained a new cated in North Arlington and is the home to attractions like Six Flags, sculpture — the Unity Arch. Hurricane Harbor and AT&T Sta- dium. BY MADELYN EDWARDS City officials plan to landscape the The Shorthorn staff areas surrounding the Unity Arch, Schrock said. The official dedication The Entertainment District Sculp- ceremony is planned for April. ture Trail welcomes a new attraction, City leaders thought of the idea which has a multi-view component. for the Sculpture Trail in 2011, after New York sculptor Owen Mor- Arlington hosted Super Bowl XLV, rel created the 14-by-25 Unity Arch, Schrock said. The trail stretches which was set on the trail by crane through Richard Greene Linear Park last week, Arlington Communication and Robert Cluck Linear Park. Phase The Shorthorn: Bridget Craig Coordinator Susan Schrock said. one of this project was completed last The Unity Arch, a 14-foot-tall and 25-foot-wide sculpture created by New York sculptor Owen Morrel, sits at Richard Greene Morrel conceptualized this sculp- May when nine pieces of art were Linear Park. The sculpture is made of stainless steel, curves into circles and has a mesh of reflective plates. ture when wrapping chicken wire added to the trail. The contract for over a football. The stainless steel the Unity Arch was approved in De- sculpture curves into circles and cember. website. the trail, according to the website. hear other peoples’ thoughts on his has a mesh of reflective plates. The About 15 to 20 pieces of art will be The Sculpture Trail Committee, Morrel likes that viewers can work. sculpture is in Richard Greene Linear on the trail upon build out and will which consists of representatives see the sculpture and the stadiums Park, between AT&T Stadium and rotate every three years, according from institutions like UTA and the through his work, Schrock said. How- @MADELYNEDWARD13 Globe Life Park. the Arlington Parks and Recreation Texas Rangers, chooses artwork for ever, Schrock said Morrel prefers to [email protected]

isn’t a set limit for how many goods Pantry FOR MORE INFORMATION a student can take during one visit. Contact the Leadership Center at However, premade bags of essential continued from page 1 [email protected] or call 817-272- goods will be provided for each stu- 9220 for volunteering specifics. dent who visits on the first distribution “If you’re hungry or you’re worried date. By doing this, she said it will help about where you’re going to sleep to- give feedback of what goods are most night, it’s a distraction,” she said. the Leadership Center from another used by students, which can be used Community colleges and four-year fellow graduate student, which per- for future reference. universities have been creating food suaded her to apply for the position. Until the first distribution date, and clothing pantries for students to Beginning her internship on Jan. Dorsey said the pantry is preparing by use, Cronley said. 17, Dorsey’s job is to collect data and communicating with staff members of Based on their success, she said the figure out ways to improve the food the Friends of the Pantry, marketing UTA Food Pantry will have a positive pantry, such as asking students to fill on social media and accepting more effect on students’ mental and physical out an application online or in person. donations. health. “We want to be able to do that as Dates for Stock the Pantry events “I think it’s really positive that UTA best as possible,” she said. this semester will be planned soon, is responding proactively,” she said. With the wide variety of canned she said. After the Leadership Center goods and assortment of other non- The Shorthorn: Shay Cohen Cronley said she plans on donat- searched for student coordinators to perishable foods, Dorsey said she Jenna Dorsey, social work graduate student, gives a tour of the UTA Food Pantry ing leftover canned goods from the help run the food pantry, a graduate hopes to reduce the population of stu- on Dec. 19 in the University Center basement. The initiative was founded to help holidays to the pantry to contribute to intern and two student coordinators dents with food insecurities, despite students with food insecurities. the cause. were hired through an application not knowing the exact number of stu- “Absolutely I am. I’m not even con- process. dents who deal with the issue. tems graduate student, and one of the and plan to supply the pantry with sidering — I am doing that,” she said. The first time social work gradu- “They can expect to get the food student coordinators for the food pan- different products for the next Stock items they need,” she said. ate Jenna Dorsey heard of the UTA try said in case a student’s needs are the Pantry event. @NICHOLASTARRANT Food Pantry was after learning about Raisa Callistus, information sys- not fulfilled, she will take suggestions At the moment, Callistus said there [email protected] ClassifiClassifi edseds Student Publications • E.H. Hereford University Center, SW Corner PLACING A CLASSIFIED CLASSIFIED AD POLICIES CLASSIFIED AD RATES Online: theshorthorn.com/classifi eds 1. The deadline to submit classifi ed ads is midnight two business days prior to publication. Classifi ed ad cost is calculated per word/per week, with a 12-word minimum. 2. NO REFUNDS are given on classifi ed advertising. Phone: (817) 272-3188 3. Adjustment claims must be made within 7 days after publication. The publisher is • 1 week: ...... $1.20 per word responsible for only one incorrect insertion. • 2-3 weeks: ...... $1.10 per word Fax: (817) 272-5009 4. The publisher reserves the right to classify, edit or reject any classifed ad. • 4+ weeks: ...... $1.00 per word 5. Published ads are neither investigated nor endorsed by Student Publications or the In Person: Lower Level UC university. Respondents may need to reply with caution. Bold text: $1/week • Border: $1/week Room B100 6. Free 20-word student classifi ed ads are for currently-enrolled UT Arlington students for Xtra Bold Text: $2/week • Picture/logo: $2/week Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. personal, non-commercial purposes.

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Rebekah VanDijk found out 2016-17 SEASON TOTALS her father passed away right before a game. • 290 points • 162 rebounds • 24 assists BY DESTINE GIBSON • 16 steals The Shorthorn senior staff • .549 field goal percentage The Lady Mavericks were running through their game “We didn’t watch basketball day routine, just hours from or anything until we started tipoff in the Sun Belt Cham- playing,” she said. “I don’t even pionship quarterfinals, when think he knew the rules before head coach Krista Gerlich got because he would yell at us to the call. find our girl and we’re on of- “It just kind of rocked our fense, and I’m like, ‘Dad, we’re world,” she said. not on defense!’” Player Rebekah VanDijk’s Her father followed her and father, Joe VanDijk, had been basketball to the collegiate level. involved in a fatal work-related “He was one of my biggest accident. fans, or maybe my biggest fan,” “I kind of had to make a VanDijk said. The Shorthorn: Alexis Austin decision as a coach when to tell After the breaking news of her, how to tell her, and I just her father’s death, Rebekah Junior center Rebekah VanDijk wasn’t able to compete in the Sun Belt Championship quarterfinals last spring because of the death of her father. didn’t think it was fair at all to VanDijk was permitted to leave Since then, her team has offered a system of support for VanDijk throughout the hard time. try to ask her to play in a game for home immediately thanks with knowing that information. to the athletic department’s VanDijk said she hated said. “I needed to be at home ing to know that he’s taking parison,” she said. “It certainly We did our best in trying to emergency fund. to leave the team, but family and there’s no way — even if I care of my kids because they’re grows your team closer.” break the news to her,” Gerlich One of the hardest things comes first. Sending prayers would have stayed — I couldn’t in good hands with the coach.” On what would have been said. Rebekah VanDijk imme- Gerlich said she had to do as and associate head coach Kris- have given 110 percent, and Rebekah VanDijk fell on her dad’s birthday, VanDijk diately boarded a plane to the a coach was returning to her tin Cole with her, the team flew that’s what the team deserves.” hard times after losing her big- reached 1,000 career points on Panhandle to Nazareth, Texas. pregame duties, making last- Rebekah VanDijk to Amarillo, The abundance of support gest fan, but her faith in God Jan. 12 against South Alabama “He was like a big teddy minute lineup changes and lift- the closest airport to Nazareth. from her teammates trickled and support from her second University. Mitchell Center bear,” VanDijk said. “He was ing the team’s spirits. A 59-53 loss forced the Lady down to Appie VanDijk, Re- family helped her through the was a little quieter without her intimidating to some people, “I didn’t want to coach it, Mavericks’ season to come to an bekah’s mother, who said she days she couldn’t handle, she dad cheering “Go Beky!” from but he really cared for people they didn’t want to play it,” she end. But shortly after arriving was overjoyed to see their pres- said. the stands, but she thinks he deep down and, you know, he said. “I just kind of had to pre- home, the team was back on a ence. It also reminded the team had something to do with the was just always there for us and pare our kids, in a way, to get bus to support their teammate “I got the amazing support that the bond is bigger than achievement. always working hard to support them to be able to go and play at the funeral. because I wasn’t with my family basketball, Gerlich said. “He was definitely looking a family.” the best they could with the “You could definitely see in in Nazareth because my fam- “It’s about our family, and it’s out for me,” VanDijk said. She didn’t pick up a basket- heartache that they were hav- the way they played they really ily lives here in East Texas,” her about our unity and being there ball until seventh grade, but it ing.” stepped up,” Rebekah VanDijk mother said. “God was pouring for one another and it made the @_DESTINELG came naturally to VanDijk. out his love, and it’s just amaz- game be very minute in com- [email protected]

MEN’S BASKETBALL COLUMN From country life to LGBTQ athletes living the Maverick way deserve equality Drew Charles reveals his 2016-17 SEASON TOTALS journey from living in Azle to Discrimination is rampant. playing basketball for UTA. • 155 points • 21 assists BY SELBY LOPEZ • 10 steals et’s get straight to the ARIANNA VEDIA The Shorthorn sports editor • 56 rebounds point — I’m a lesbian. Despite progress for LGBTQ rights in recent Now with 110 games under his Late in the 2016 Sun Belt years,L athletes are still living in the belt at UTA, Charles has estab- Championship quarterfinals, se- Dark Ages. Discrimination is ram- lished himself as one of the most nior guard Drew Charles sank pant against homosexuality in the consistent pieces of the Maver- his sixth 3-pointer of the game to sports community. icks lineup. seal the win over Texas State. The Shorthorn: Bridget Craig The saying, “All lesbians play soft- He’s a disciplined defender When the ball swished through ball,” is not true. Some lesbians don’t and efficient on the offensive Senior guard Drew Charles holds a the net, Charles flexed his mus- even play sports at all. It’s just a end. He averages eight points basketball Jan 18. at College Park cles, nodded his head and let out stereotype. I mean, yeah, I did play per game and leads the team in Center. Charles is No. 4 for the a yell as UTA fans at Lakefront softball. I played soccer, too. And on 3-point shooting percentage. Mavericks and plays as a guard. Arena in New Orleans erupted. most of the sports teams I was part of, In his five years at UTA, Vedia is a broadcast freshman and But off the court, he’s a coun- I was the only openly lesbian player. Charles has built a close relation- Jorge Bilbao, who he’s spent the staff columnist for The Shorthorn. try guy. I am just like every other athlete. ship with Cross. Some teammates last three seasons playing with. “You kind of have to be bipo- Being gay doesn’t change the way I noticed similarities between the Bilbao came to UTA from lar,” Charles said. “You’re a dif- play or the way the team plays. In Join the discussion by commenting two and branded Charles with Spain and played his first season ferent person on the court and some instances, I am discriminated online at theshorthorn.com. the nickname CCJ: Coach Cross with the Mavericks in 2013 while a different person off the court.” against based merely on my sexual Junior. Charles was red-shirting. For the first few years of his orientation. “I kind of wear it as a badge The pair became friends from life, Charles lived in Lexington, The Fort Worth Independent let them take your man! Nana doesn’t of honor,” Charles said. “He’s a the beginning as Charles taught Ky., before moving to Azle, Texas. School District follows Title IX dis- like boys. Keep the boys away from very successful guy, and if I can Bilbao about living in America. He used to be more interested crimination policies, which prohibit Nana!” emulate anything that he does, Charles invited Bilbao to spend in football, but, in sixth grade, discrimination against sexual orien- In that moment, I realized I had I think I can be successful, too.” one Fourth of July in Azle with his interest shifted more toward tation, but it goes one step further. the coolest coach ever, and sure Cross played 82 games for him, where he showed him a basketball. The district’s policy also includes gen- enough, my team kept the boys away UTA from the 1995-98 seasons taste of the country life. Charles said he was motivated der identity and gender expression. from me and took home a win. and averaged 9.3 points per game “It was new for me, you know, to make the junior high basket- Gender expression refers to the Homosexuality could raise some while shooting 38 percent on so different from Spain,” Bilbao ball team. way people convey their gender eyebrows when it comes to locker 3-point attempts. said. “We went to a barbecue, and “I just practiced and practiced through mannerisms, behaviors or room accommodations. I don’t think Charles shot the same per- then we were in the lake playing and practiced and just kind of fell expressions, according to Merriam- it’s a big deal for me to share a locker centage while hitting a team- and doing all these super typical in love with the sport,” Charles Webster Dictionary. For example, I’m room with other girls, because I am high of 69 3-pointers last season. American things, and it was re- said. “I played football in seventh a girl, but I dress like a boy. That’s a girl. Off the court, Charles demon- ally funny for both of us.” grade, but, since then, mainly gender expression. I’m not a gay Medusa. It’s not strates the same commitment to Bilbao and Charles both have basketball, straight basketball.” I never experienced discrimina- like I’m going to walk into the locker UTA basketball as in the class- reputations for being hard work- Charles then starred for the tion in school, whether on the field, in room, stare someone in the eye and room. ers, which Charles said is why Azle High School basketball the classroom or in the halls. Never. turn them into a lesbian. It doesn’t After this semester, he will they gravitated toward each team, averaging 19 points, six In fact, many people were very sup- work that way. I walk in. I change add a master’s degree in busi- other. rebounds and five assists during portive, especially coaches. into my practice clothes. I grab my ness administration to his under- “Our friendship is a funny one, his time there. I am beyond grateful for my gear, and I leave. Just. Like. Everyone. graduate finance degree. He was but also a good one,” Charles Head coach Scott Cross and his coaches and teammates, because not Else. also recognized on the Sun Belt said. “One that’ll last beyond bas- staff started recruiting Charles every homosexual athlete receives the My point is, athletes are athletes. Conference academic honor roll ketball.” after his freshman season. When same support. It is still an issue, and Some just so happen to be gay, but and was named the UTA Scholar Charles said he might look Charles visited UTA for the first although I never experienced dis- that doesn’t change anything. Don’t Athlete of the Year for the 2014- into coaching later in life. time, the Mavericks were still crimination at school, I experienced judge someone based solely on their 15 season. “My goal in life is to make playing in Texas Hall, but that it outside of school. sexuality. Many athletes, pros espe- “Drew may be a better version as much money as I can and be didn’t deter him from choosing One day before a soccer game (I cially, remain in the closet because of me,” Cross said. “He’s definite- happy with that, and find a point UTA. was a goalkeeper), my high school they fear judgment. ly what UT Arlington basketball where I can retire and be a high “They were the first school coach was getting ready to give his Diminish the judgment and let is all about.” school coach,” he said. to start talking to me and, you pre-game speech to pump us up. them be free, let them be themselves Charles also has a close re- know, that means a lot to me,” When he did, he said, “The ball is without a problem. It’s 2017. Love is lationship with his teammates, Charles said. “It was just a per- @LOPEZSELBY31 your man, and the other team is try- love. People are people. We’re all the particularly with senior forward [email protected] fect fit.” ing to take him away from you. Don’t same. ABOUT LIFE ONLINE Christian Burno, editor Check out “How to manage financial aid refunds,” [email protected] by Anastasia Cooper at theshorthorn.com/ life_and_entertainment/. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 IFE Page 7 LTHE SHORTHORN PEOPLE AND INTERESTS Millennials lead US in leaving religion Studies show the younger generation is getting less religious as technology advances and social media takes over

BY ZACHARY SMITH that put doubt on religion, and they hear them out and help them with The Shorthorn staff seem to believe that instead of what’s questions they don’t understand, then inside. they’ll go and figure it out themselves. As evidenced by empty pews Shelton said that one could not She said beyond her strong belief around the U.S. and data from a 2015 have a discussion on this topic without and family history, what keeps her in study from Pew Research Center, acknowledging the march of science, church is the peace, as she has a very Christians are leaving the church in which is arguably a more important full schedule and gets overwhelmed droves in this country. factor than class. often. One might find it to be a shocking “Science has made significant ad- “What people want is a larger sense revelation that millennials are leading vances,” Shelton said. “And the real- of meaning. Human beings still want the pack. ity of it is, is science has always chal- to understand a larger cosmic order,” Sociology associate professor Jason lenged religion, even when we had Shelton said. “They don’t want the fin- Shelton said there were a lot of mov- sort of rudimentary technology.” ger pointing and they don’t want the ing parts behind the phenomenon. Shelton said that millennials are politics. They want to hear a message First, he specified what denomina- growing up in a world where technol- about morality.” tions were in question. ogy, answers to questions and the fun- He said some of the superficial “America has primarily been a na- damental questions of existence are at aspects to attract younger audiences tion mostly of the Protestants — the their fingertips. at church won’t work — The message Baptists, the Methodists, the Luther- Further, science leads to a greater and attitude has to change. ans — those are the people that are level of critical thinking, which can “You change the music, it’s not leaving faith,” Shelton said. “The Cath- pose problems to religion. going to help,” he said. “If you have the olics are losing, too — they are losing “The upper middle class kid who same message in skinny jeans, it’s still lots of people, but what’s fascinating is wonders why the sky is blue: He asks going to alienate people.” the Catholics have an advantage: Im- his mom, and his mom says, ‘Well, Biology junior Brittany Brown said migration has resupplied the Catholic baby, God made it that way.’ Then he she does not believe in religion or God numbers.” goes on his cellphone and he realizes because she hasn’t any hard proof of He went on to say that it is mostly that it’s not really blue, it just appears it, but can appreciate what it does for young people leaving religious faith, that way because it’s air scattering people. and though every race has its num- across wavelengths,” Shelton said. “It’s good for people to have bers, it is predominantly white youth. Social media could be strong cause something to believe in,” Brown said “Essentially what you’re seeing is for millennials leaving the church, “Things that keeps their head on that young whites are making it to the psychology junior Alexis Noriega said. straight. Something they think will middle class,” he said. “They grow up “The main things that we see on give them good in the end.” in the middle class, life is fairly easy, social media aren’t religious at all, Brown said instead of religion or and they start challenging religion.” nothing to do with religion,” Norie- faith, the things she believes in include Shelton said there are some clear ga said. “It’s all fitness, eating good, herself, her education and her future. links between social class and religion. makeup and all stuff relevant to that.” She doesn’t need any higher power People lower on the status ladder tend Noriega said social media is very directing her, she said, as she has good to be stronger in their religious belief, prevalent with millennials, and they moral sense on her own. though he emphasized this correlation feed off of what they see. Hardly ever Shelton said he does not think is not 100 percent accurate at deter- is there stuff on social media about the definition of being religious has mining this phenomenon. religion because it’s controversial, but changed, but what has changed is that “You’re a poor person, you don’t this doesn’t put her off, she said. religion has become a fundamentally know how to pay the bills — ‘I’m pray- “The number one person that I al- personal phenomenon. ing to the good Lord because I need ways turn to is, has always been God,” “Some of the great thinkers in so- 20 dollars before the lights turn off,’” Noriega said. ciology over the centuries have argued Shelton said. “Poor whites say that If something good happens to her, that religion is about community. That prayer, poor blacks say that prayer.” she feels blessed, but if something bad when a group of people sit in a temple, Whether it be race, gender or oth- happens, she takes it as a lesson. The Shorthorn: Braulio Tellez a mosque, a synagogue, the faith is im- erwise, Shelton said the group with Shelton said that millennials are portant, but ultimately what religion the lower status tends to have higher leading the movement, but it didn’t lems with the politics of the church,” them to disagree more openly and is about, these scholars have said, is faith. For young people who are gen- start with them. Shelton said. “A lot of them are saying, comfortably. The problem is: Does connection between people,” Shelton erally wealthier and have stronger There have always been people that ‘I do believe in God, I just don’t like religion have to change or do people said. “That understanding of religion livelihoods than their parents, reten- said they were Christian because they the rules the Catholic church is saying,’ have to change? is facing a significant challenge.” tion in the church isn’t strong. felt it was the right thing to do or or ‘I don’t like the fact that the South- “The previous generations are say- He said there is a transition from However, there exists the paradox the standard . As they got older, they ern Baptist convention is coming out ing, ‘The church isn’t going to change, communal faith to individual faith. So that while the U.S. is the wealthiest you all change. We’ll be here when you individual, in fact, that the only person nation in the world, it is also the most “What people want is a larger sense of meaning. Human beings change,’” he said. that really understands that faith is religious, which undermines the class But, in these days, the church is that person, because they tend to draw concept. Therefore, these patterns still want to understand a larger cosmic order. They don’t want going to suffer, because the youth from different sources, piece together hold only within the U.S., he said. the finger pointing and they don’t want the politics. They want aren’t conforming, he said. different elements from different reli- Architecture freshman Francisco Aerospace sophomore De’Aun gions and make their own rules. Gonzalez said strong family ties keep to hear a message about morality.” Johnson said millennials are leaving Shelton does have concerns, as his- him in church. He said that the rea- the church because of the feelings of torically, the church is a vessel for Jason Shelton nonacceptance from the older genera- organization and social change. son millennials are leaving is because sociology associate professor going to church is becoming incon- tions. The Civil Rights Movement, for ex- venient. “It’s a mix of attitude and percep- ample, was a church-based movement “For millennials, I think it’s kind would finally put their foot down and against gay marriage.’” tion between the two generations,” that transcended the church to change of boring,” Gonzalez said. “You do speak their heart. According to another 2015 Pew Johnson said “The older generations American government and society. the same thing all the time, and you These days, it’s much more accept- Research Center study, the majority of sometimes, depending on which “If the church was the basis for po- follow the same steps every Sunday, able to not associate with the status non-religion affiliated Americans still church it is, don’t look at the opinions litical and social change, what’s going so it’s not like you do something dif- quo, to speak one’s mind and flex one’s believe in God, creating a disconnect of the younger generations as valid.” to be the new basis?” Shelton asked. ferent.” muscles religiously, especially with between organized religion and faith. Johnson said many of her friends “What’s the new glue?” Gonzalez also cited media and young people. Shelton said millennials are gener- have left her church citing they don’t technology as a cause for people leav- “A lot of young people in particular ally more open-minded and progres- need that kind of negativity, and if @ZACHARYS_ ing faith. He said people see movies believe in God, but they have prob- sive than their parents, which allows the older generation isn’t willing to [email protected]

INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS New year brings new technological advances The Consumer Electronic Show debuted new products to look forward to this year.

BY ANASTASIA COOPER by the XMG Walker backpack, which The Shorthorn staff acts as a portable battery pack for a connected virtual reality headset. A The world of technology is like a small portable computer with swap- never-ending game of “Mario Kart” — pable batteries allows for continuous each player accelerating and avoiding and mobile play. banana peels to get ahead. Brian Horton, communication This year is no different. technology assistant professor, said This year’s Consumer Electronic virtual reality is both a visual and psy- Show, or CES 2017, in Las Vegas chological experience. kicked off Jan. 5 by debuting a num- Another innovation Sassaman said ber of new conceptual and tangible he was excited about was Project Val- technologies for consumers to get ex- erie, a product of the gaming hard- cited about. ware company, Razer. Project Valerie The event showcases more than is a foldout laptop with three screens. 3,800 exhibiting companies, including “That would be one that I’d like to see them actually make a product manufacturers, developers and suppli- The Shorthorn: Casey Moore ers of consumer technology hardware, with,” Sassaman said. content, delivery systems and more. Meanwhile, on the other side of the had, a touch screen like the DS and Amazon Go is the next innova- transform the shopping experience.” Computer engineering graduate world in Tokyo, Nintendo announced WiiU has.” tion Horton is watching closely. The Horton said he was curious to see student Peter Sassaman said he kept a new gaming console, the Nintendo The Nintendo Switch is a home technology allows for the consumer to how it turns out because it has the up with CES coverage by watching Switch . Broadcast senior Kyle Puente gaming console, which can be taken grab and go while shopping, as sensors most potential to affect consumers. a few videos from LinusTechTips on said this was the announcement he out of the home dock and played as a detect and charge the customer for “Anything that can make our lives YouTube . One of the new innovations was most excited for. mobile gaming device. what is taken. more convenient is great,” Horton said. Sassaman said he is most interested in “It’s a combination of everything Puente has pre-ordered the Nin- “You just go, take it, or it’s easily is virtual reality. they have done before,” Puente said. tendo Switch, which is set to launch delivered to you and then you leave,” @MADALYNCOOPUTA Sassaman said he was impressed “It’s got motion control like the Wii March 3. Horton said. “That can absolutely [email protected] Page 8 THE SHORTHORN Wednesday, January 25 , 2017

TEXAS LEGISLATURE Privacy Act causes bathroom controversy

Some worry this bill may encourage discrimination against transgender people. BY RENEE YAN The Shorthorn staff

Privacy is an issue of conten- tion in the Texas legislation this year. Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst, R-Br- enham, filed Senate Bill 6, or the Texas Privacy Act, on Jan. 5. Endorsed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the Texas Privacy Act mandates all public buildings and schools adopt a policy requiring individuals to use multiple-oc- cupancy bathrooms or changing rooms coinciding with their bio- logical sex. This includes government buildings, public schools, open- enrollment charter schools and public universities. The bill defines the term, “biological sex,” as what is stated on one’s birth certificate. The federal government ruled all Texas schools must provide students access to restrooms, The Shorthorn: Reithna Chhoeum showers and dressing rooms Source: www.uta.edu/lgbtqa/resources/unisex-restrooms.php based on “an individual’s internal sense of gender” in May 2016. Places to go: For more information on specific room or floor numbers in these buildings, please go to the UTA website. There, it lists all the information, including numbers of The public became concerned unisex restrooms offered in these specific buildings. about males and females poten- tially being in a state of undress than to target an already margin- “The Texas Privacy Act is a thoughtful solution to a sensitive in each other’s presence, accord- alized population and single them ing to a press release given by out for discriminatory treatment,” issue. It preserves an expected level of privacy for our public Kolkhorst’s office. he said. schools and buildings.” The bill allows institutions Smith said he does not con- to make accommodations, like sider transgender people using Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorts, R-Brenham single-occupancy bathrooms, for the “wrong” bathroom a serious those who request it. concern. The government should not passed bills similar to Senate Bill Private businesses will also “It’s a manufactured issue; it’s pass any legislation that con- 6, like North Carolina and South be able to determine their own a fear-mongering issue,” he said. dones discrimination, because it Dakota. policy without government inter- “It’s an issue that is pandering to sets up precedence for more bills Dow and Smith urged citizens ference. a political base by our lieutenant like it, Dow said. to call state legislators to protest “The Texas Privacy Act is a governor.” Not only could the bill ignite the bill. thoughtful solution to a sensitive the bill will increase the penalties Equality Texas is associated social issues in Texas, but it could “At the end of the day, a trans- issue,” Kolkhorst said in a Janu- for certain crimes committed in a with Texas Students Against Sen- potentially lead to significant gender woman is a woman, and ary press release. “It preserves an bathroom against any individual, ate Bill 6, a student group started economic losses due to business the safest place, facility, for her to expected level of privacy for our regardless of their sex or gender by political staffer Lincoln Dow boycotts, Dow said. use is the women’s room,” Smith public schools and buildings.” identity, Kolkhorst said in the and his classmates at St. John’s The Texas Association of Busi- said. “And a transgender man is Psychology senior Bobby press release. High School. ness released a report this year, a man, and the safest facility for Woodson supports the bill, he Kolkhorst said she has been The bill is rooted in transpho- titled “The Economic Impact of him to use is the men’s room.” said. Safety and security should studying the issue for months bia, Dow said. It’s flawed because Discriminatory Legislation on the be top priority. and hopes to provide a practical it does not consider people who State of Texas.” @RUNRENEHUA He asked: What if a 50-year- solution that is in line with public have undergone sex reassignment According to the report, the [email protected] old man dresses as a woman and expectations for privacy in public surgery, and it has no way to re- legislation could lead to a loss sneaks into the girls’ restroom? dressing rooms and restrooms. ally enforce the policy. in Texas’ Gross Domestic Prod- However, Woodson said the Still, not everyone agrees with There is a lack of evidence uct, with estimates ranging from bill implies discrimination Kolkhorst’s policy — including of transgender people assaulting $964 million to $8.5 billion, as ONLINE against the transgender commu- Chuck Smith, CEO of Equality women in public bathrooms, Dow well as a number of job losses as Texas, an LGBT advocacy orga- Check out our coverage of nity. A reasonable compromise said. It’s a misconception, and high as 185,000. the 85th Texas Legislative session nization. would be gender-neutral bath- such a bill would stigmatize those The results were founded at theshorthorn.com/news/politics/ rooms, he said. “The proposed legislation in the transgender community, based on surveys and quantitative texas_legislature/. To protect all people equally, serves no other purpose other he said. studies of other states that have

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Each week, three students share what Not all entertainment has to be deep their top three favorite songs of the moment are. Let yourself be entertained mindlessly to relieve stress and relax. Visit The Shorthorn’s Spotify account to listen to the songs on this list. Username: theshorthorn JOHN HOANG Their top three:

Braylee Grisel psychology sophomore

Hoang is a journalism junior and a staff columnist for The Shorthorn. • PUP – “Can’t Win” • Explosions In The Sky – “Your Hand In Mine” Join the discussion by commenting • Alkaline Trio – “Calling All Skeletons” online at theshorthorn.com.

Sometimes entertainment can just be entertainment. Critics and social commentators often slam superhero movies, top 40 songs and comic books for being Michaela superficial and dumbing down so- Brewer ciety. communication Idiocracy depicted the future as freshman a dystopia, appealing to the gen- eral population destroying society’s pursuit of intellectualism and sense of social responsibility. Although • Mick Jenkins – “Healer” the film is funny, the notion of so- • Astrological – “Behind You” ciety degrading because of current • Frankie Cosmos – “Korean Food” popular culture isn’t something I can agree with. Millennials are more educated The Shorthorn: Reithna Chhoeum than any generation that came be- fore them. pretty mindless. maintaining social ties all contrib- meaning in any piece of art isn’t The pursuit for intellectualism It isn’t that I’m not looking ute stress to the average person. particularly ideal either. There isn’t dead, it just isn’t always ac- enough to understand movies with Music is the same way. It can be can be a healthy balance between William Pearson knowledged. There’s a time and deeper subtext, it’s just that I don’t serious, and the intensity of it can watching big, silly action movies, place for everything. criminal always want to. be overwhelming, or just awkward and enjoying pieces from more justice junior Oftentimes I feel stressed, and Sitting around and analyzing art to listen to in certain situations. artsy directors like Wes Anderson that’s where entertainment comes to find a deeper meaning to apply I like Radiohead as much as the that push the boundaries of the art in. to a person’s life isn’t always fea- next guy, but playing their music form. Watching Star-Lord from sible. at a party or get-together is just a As long as people understand Guardians of the Galaxy blast bad Responsibilities of passing class- downer. and realize the media they con- • Ravenscode – “My Escape” guys with his laser gun brings joy es, working to provide for family Don’t get me wrong, doing the sume is simply a way to relax, it can • Rise Against – “Help Is On The Way” and happiness to me, even if it is and paying for a place to live while opposite and refusing to look for be a healthy way to unwind. • I Prevail – “Stuck In Your Head” Wednesday, January 25, 2017 THE SHORTHORN Page 9

FINANCES Economic structure affects Millennial spending habits Overall total: $47,113 students’ spending habits

Millennials are becoming more Reverting the trend of eco- couraging to millennials current- Housing $16,505 fiscally conservative while nomic development could solve ly in college. Graduates with simi- the issue, Choi said, but that’s lar skill sets compared to previous being politically liberal. impossible. college generations are paid less, Newer generations can’t afford he said. Clothing Entertainment BY JOHN HOANG to spend as much money, and as “If people believe that they The Shorthorn staff $1,708 $2,891 a result, living at home to save cannot become wealthier than money is becoming more com- their parent generations, it’s quite Millennials may not have the monplace, he said. discouraging for them,” Choi said. opportunity to achieve the same Recent economic shifts have After graduating, millennials financial success as previous gen- affected the mindset of millenni- typically expect to pay for hous- erations. als, Choi said. ing, student tuition and car pay- With people aged 18 to 24 “They pretty much have seen ments. The rise of college costs years old making up a signifi- the consequence of the financial has caused some millennials to cant portion of college students, crisis and the subsequent eco- spend less money on housing and Eating Out the transition to the professional nomic downturn, more serious- cars, finance professor Emmanuel $2,891 world has changed due to eco- ly than any generation after the Morales-Camargo said. nomic and social factors. Great Depression,” Choi said. Spending habits have affected Millennials possess less net This event could have led to millennials’ ability to buy a house wealth than previous generations millennials becoming more fiscal- or a vehicle. at the same age and education ly conservative while being politi- Commonly used items like level, according to a Young Invin- cally liberal, he said. cellphones, laptops and monthly Food at home All other spending cibles report. “That combination has not coverage plans compete with the $3,264 $20,559 Economics professor C.Y. Choi been seen in the past,” Choi said. ability to spend money on long- said the development of technolo- “Millennials are unique in that term components. gy and income distributions have regard.” Some students believe the cur- affected the current generation Baby boomers have a more rent economic situation contrib- in regard to investing in cars and production-based society, while utes to millennials not investing housing. millennials have a more tailored in houses or cars. The change in industry and means of goods. “They probably don’t make as economic structure throughout “What has prevailed in the past much and it’s harder to get a job,” decades has factored in the cur- may not be working anymore,” architecture sophomore Donte rent financial situation for mil- Choi said. Green said. The Shorthorn: Reithna Chhoeum lennials. He recommended that stu- Psychology senior Gene Es- dents take advantage of college trada served for 10 years in the A hundred years ago, the ma- Barreras said modern students show people what a degree is courses and sessions on how to Marine Corps and had a different jority of people worked in pro- pay a higher tuition than their worth,” Barreras said. “I think avoid economic predicaments. mindset from the average college duction and agricultural work, preceding graduating class. things are looking up, though, for “I think it’s affecting every- student. Choi said. Over time, the modern Although college tuition has millennials.” body,” Choi said. “Not just con- Estrada said the mindset of workforce shifted toward knowl- gone up, Barreras said the future fined to a specific region or loca- millennials isn’t as hopeful as edge-based and creative work and is positive for millennials. tion at all.” previous generations. @JHOANG1995 away from manufacturing and “Maybe this time period will production jobs. The current trends may be dis- Social studies senior Michael [email protected]

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www.sudoku.com Page 4 of 25 24 Jul 05 Page 10 ORLD EWS Wednesday, January 25, 2017 W HE HORTHORN N T S NATION TEXAS Abbott moves to Senators to propose healthcare alternative replace critical UT System regents With the bill, insurers still a top-tier promise and goal. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. have to cover those with Cassidy said he’s discussed Greg Abbott is replacing three the proposal with Senate University of Texas System re- pre-existing conditions. Majority Leader Mitch Mc- gents long critical of UT-Austin Connell, R-Ky., who he said administrators. BY ALAN FRAM is “waiting to see how this Abbott nominated Monday Associated Press plays out.” former UT System regent Janiece WASHINGTON (AP) Cassidy described the Longoria, ex-East Texas state sen- — Two Republican sena- senators’ proposal as a way to ator Kevin Eltife, and Rad Weaver, top manager of the investments tors said Monday that help Republicans overcome they’ll propose legislation of longtime UT-Austin supporter a key obstacle: To enact a Red McCombs. If confirmed by that lets states keep former full replacement for Obama’s the state Senate, they would suc- President Barack Obama’s law, they will need 60 Senate ceed regents Wallace Hall, Alex healthcare overhaul or opt votes in a chamber they con- Cranberg and Brenda Pejovich for a new program providing trol by just 52-48. when their terms expire Feb. 1. trimmed-down coverage. “If you can say to a blue- Hall has sued UT-Austin to The plan by Sens. Bill state senator who’s really in- get access to several hundred Cassidy of Louisiana and vested in supporting Obam- thousand pages of emails, inter- Susan Collins of Maine acare, you can keep Obam- view notes and other records, would retreat from years of acare but why force it upon including confidential student GOP cries to repeal Obama’s us, we think that helps us get information. He’s also pursuing law and replace it with a still to 60,” Cassidy said, using Associated Press: J. Scott Applewhite the names of officials who used their influence to help some appli- undefined Republican alter- the law’s nickname. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., listens at left as Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks at a news conference on cants gain admission to the Austin native. It comes as GOP law- Collins said the bill is still Monday at Capitol Hill to announce the Patient Freedom Act of 2017, a possible GOP replacement bill for campus despite subpar grades. makers face pressure from being written, but would the Affordable Care Act. President Donald Trump to protect families and give in- Cranberg and Pejovich were al- lied with Hall. quickly void and replace the surers time to transition to to people with pre-exist- crats, House Minority Lead- drug company. health law and as Republi- new programs. ing medical problems, and er Nancy Pelosi of California The bipartisan staff cans continue hunting for a She said if Republicans money states would get and Senate Minority Lead- memo, obtained by The As- proposal that would unite don’t advance legislation and under existing law would in- er Chuck Schumer of New sociated Press, said Price re- TEXAS them. start the health care debate, stead go to patients in the York, but he and others said ported the shares were worth “It has been a Republi- “Then we will fail the Ameri- form of a tax-advantaged the conversation was not $50,000 to $100,000, based 2 suspects charged can principle that power is can people.” health savings account they’d specific. on the purchase price then. best held by individuals and Senate Minority Leader use to pay for care. House Speaker Paul Ryan, Those shares were worth with capital murder states, not the federal gov- Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said States could also design R-Wis., met with adminis- up to $250,000 when he after mall shooting ernment,” Cassidy told re- the GOP measure would re- their own programs but tration officials later in the filed his forms to the Finance porters. duce care and drive up medi- would receive no federal Capitol, with Vice President committee in December, the SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Trump has said he wants cal costs for consumers. payments if they did. Mike Pence saying, “Good report said. two men police say attempted to to keep some of the Obama “Ultimately, this propos- Congressional leaders progress tonight.” Later this The shares are in Innate rob a jewelry store at a San An- overhaul’s consumer protec- al is an empty facade that of both parties met with week, congressional Repub- Immunotherapeutics Ltd., tonio mall have been charged with tions, like requiring insur- would create chaos — not Trump on Monday at the licans will stage a retreat in which Democrats have ac- capital murder in the death of a ers to cover people with pre- care — for millions of Amer- White House, with partici- Philadelphia at which health cused Price of purchasing good samaritan who attempted to intervene. existing medical problems. icans,” he said. pants saying they discussed care will be a chief topic. based on insider informa- San Antonio police said in a Collins and Cassidy said If states decide against health care and other issues, Also late Monday, a memo tion. Price has denied that. statement Tuesday that Jose Luis their bill preserves many of keeping Obama’s statute, the including infrastructure. prepared for Tuesday’s Sen- The memo said Price those. senators’ proposal would let Rojas and Jason Matthew Prieto, No. 2 Senate GOP leader ate Finance Committee hear- had omitted from submit- both 34, are each being held on But Trump and congres- them adopt a program that John Cornyn of Texas said ing on Trump’s nomination ted forms any mention of sional GOP leaders have not $1.5 million bond. charges consumers a high Trump told them he in- of Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., to a 2010 House Ethics Com- Rojas is hospitalized in critical suggested letting states re- deductible and helps cover tended to enact an alterna- become health secretary said mittee investigation into his condition after being shot multiple tain the entire statute. Such some basic medical services tive that is “better and more that in financial disclosure campaign fundraising that times Sunday by another good a proposal could dismay like emergency care and pre- affordable” than Obama’s forms he’s filed, Price un- was later dropped, as well as Samaritan at the Rolling Oaks conservative voters who for scriptions. overhaul. Cornyn said that dervalued around 400,000 late tax payments and im- Mall. years have viewed Republi- Insurers would not be prompted pushback from shares of stock he purchased proper deductions involving The first good Samaritan, can calls to repeal the law as allowed to refuse coverage Congress’ two top Demo- last August in an Australian rental properties. 42-year-old Jonathan Murphy, wasn’t armed when he confront- ed the suspects and was fatally shot. MIDDLE EAST It’s not known whether Rojas and Prieto have attorneys to speak on their behalf. Police say another shooting Iraqi forces battle occurred Tuesday just outside a different mall. No one was hurt in for eastern Mosul that incident. Iraqi Civilians are forced to on militants. At least two ENTERTAINMENT burn furniture to keep wounded Iraqi soldiers warm after airstrikes. were brought back from the front lines after a sui- ‘SNL’ writer cide bombing. suspended for tweet BY MSTYSLAV CHERNOV AND A mortar attack in about Barron Trump QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA another neighborhood Associated Press in eastern Mosul killed an Iraqi army colonel on NEW YORK (AP) – A MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — Sunday, according to Brig. “Saturday Night Live” writer has been suspended indefinitely Iraq’s prime minister on Gen. Yahya Rasool, a mili- Tuesday declared eastern after tweeting a poorly tary spokesman. received joke about Donald Mosul “fully liberated” Meanwhile, Al-Abadi from Islamic State group Trump’s 10-year-old youngest renewed his promise to son, Barron. militants after a day of investigate allegations A person familiar with the fierce fighting and more of human rights viola- situation but not authorized than three months after a tions by security forces in to speak publicly told The massive U.S.-backed op- conflict areas and bring Associated Press that eration to retake the city those responsible to trial. Katie Rich was suspended began. His comments came a day immediately after writing an Iraqi forces drove Is- after ordering a probe into offensive tweet about the child. lamic State militants from a video on social media An outcry on social media one of their last bastions in purportedly showing gov- followed, with many calling for the eastern half of the city, ernment troops beating a boycott of the TV show. while aid groups expressed and killing at least three Rich later deleted the tweet, concern for the estimated IS suspects in Mosul. deactivated her account but 750,000 people still in the On Monday, a provin- then reactivated it Monday, militant-held west. cial investigative com- saying she wanted to “sincerely In his weekly news mittee in western Anbar apologize” for the “insensitive” conference on Tuesday, province concluded its tweet and “deeply regret” her actions. Haider al-Abadi hailed the probe into human rights “unmatched heroism of all NBC had no comment. violations in June near the Barron found support security forces factions” town of Fallujah. It found and public support for the from Chelsea Clinton, with the that a member of a Shiite former first daughter saying operation. militia killed 17 civilians, he “deserves the chance every “Daesh has quickly col- Al-Abadi said. The mili- child does — to be a kid.” lapsed and no one expect- tiaman, affiliated with the This isn’t the first time “SNL” ed such collapse,” al-Abadi Badr group, is now in de- has gotten in trouble for joking said, using the Arabia ac- tention and awaiting trial, about the president’s children. ronym of IS. “The heroism he said. In 1993, then-cast member Mike of our security forces was The U.N. Humanitar- Myers had to write an apology behind Daesh’s defeat.” ian Coordinator for Iraq, letter to the Clintons after Mosul, Iraq’s second- Lise Grande, expressed a skit that mocked Chelsea largest city and the IS’s concern for civilians in the Clinton. last urban stronghold in western half of Mosul in “She’s a kid, a kid who the country, fell into the a statement signed by 20 didn’t choose to be in public hands of the extremists in international and local aid life,” ‘’SNL” executive producer the summer of 2014, when groups. She said the cost Lorne Michaels said at the the group captured large of food and basic goods is time. He also acknowledged swaths of northern and soaring, water and elec- that said his show treated then 9-year-old Amy Carter “a little western Iraq. tricity are intermittent Asked how long it will rougher” during the 1970s when and that some residents Jimmy Carter was in the Oval take to liberate the west- are forced to burn furni- ern side of the city, al- Office. ture to keep warm. The current controversy Abadi told The Associated “We hope that every- over Barron Trump comes as Press: “I can’t tell now, but thing is done to protect President Trump has lashed we are capable of doing so the hundreds of thousands out at the way “Saturday and we will do so.” of people who are across Night Live” has lampooned Hundreds of civilians the river in the west,” him, with the president saying fled from the northeastern Grande said in the state- Alec Baldwin’s semi-regular Rashidiya neighborhood ment. “We know that they portrayal of him “stinks” and on foot as Iraqi helicopters are at extreme risk and we calling one of the skits a “hit circled overhead and fired fear for their lives.” job.” ABOUT OPINION REMEMBER Jeff Rose, editor The Shorthorn invites students, university [email protected] employees and alumni to submit guest columns to the Opinion page. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Page 11 OPINIONTHE SHORTHORN EDITORIAL Senate Bill 6 promotes discrimination The bill could foster intolerance toward LGBTQ community, lead to prejudicial policies

locker rooms and changing birth certificate have to fill Texas Attorney General. facilities, aren’t regulated. out form VS-170, which only STATE REPRESENTATIVES No penalties would be THE ISSUE State representatives are The Shorthorn asks that accepts a written statement Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North imposed on the user of a considering Senate Bill 6 this the UTA community build from a medical attendant or Richland Hills, District 9 facility, and a provision of legislative session. an inclusive social environ- a written statement and one Phone number: 512-463-0109 the bill would impose harsh- ment for those who want to other acceptable document. er consequences for crimes use the bathroom of their A court order is required if Sen. Konni Burton, committed in a bathroom or WE THINK The bill discriminates against preference. Without an in- the gender change is a result R-Colleyville, District 10 changing facility. people who identify with Phone number: 512-463-0110 clusive environment, we in- of sex reassignment surgery. University administration non-binary and transgender enate Bill 6, known as vite discrimination into our The policy discriminates will have to take action to orientations. the bathroom bill, is a campus culture. against anyone who doesn’t monitor use of facilities, ac- Sdanger to all Texans if Gender is determined by identify with or express the LGBTQ community from tion that could very well lead TAKE ACTION passed. an individual’s birth certifi- gender on their birth cer- the administration down. to further discriminatory Build an inclusive social The bill is inherently dis- cate, according to the bill. tificate, because there’s no If a person enters a facil- policies towards the LGBTQ environment, and contact criminatory against non-bi- While modifying sex on a easy way to change what’s ity that doesn’t match their community. Such actions representatives to voice nary gender orientations and birth certificate is possible designated. It also places all biological sex, anyone could would cause outrage from concerns about the bill. could have devastating re- by seeking a certified court responsibility for regulat- file a complaint to the gov- not only that community, percussions on the economy. order, LGBTQ advocates ing the new policy on the ernment entity running that but its allies as well. If passed, UTA could face a argue there is no clear path government entity — in this facility. If the complaint is If the UTA community the bill will be weakened. penalty ranging from $1,000 to receive such an order. case, UTA. not addressed before the end promotes an inclusive envi- Let’s take a stand against to $10,500 if gender-specif- Those who want to This could encourage of three business days, the ronment against discrimina- discrimination toward the ic facilities, like restrooms, amend the gender on their intolerance towards the complaint can be sent to the tion, the intended effects of LGBTQ community.

COLUMN COLUMN It’s OK to ISABEL ZUBIZARRETA OTERO Reading feeds both mind, soul get some Books help in leaving life’s answers woes behind

wrong ost people know that salmon is a recom- mended brain food. Figuring out But our brains are Mhungry for more. The nutrition what you don’t Zubizarreta Otero is an they crave goes beyond temporary undeclared freshman and staff nutrients. What to feed this vital columnist for The Shorthorn. organ? How about paper with a The Shorthorn: Marian Bilocura want to be can side of ink. Confused? Let me be be a good thing more clear: books! also help reduce stress? I speak Join the discussion by Contrary to popular belief, from personal experience. ANDREA MATA commenting online at reading is not just for children. Reading allows me to fall into n my sophomore year of theshorthorn.com. According to Scholastic’s Kids my own bubble. Books are the high school, I took a the- and Family Reading Report, in best way to temporarily leave all ater class. wisdom. 2015, 51 percent of kids ages 6 my woes behind. Clarification: In my I like to think of myself as to 17 are frequent readers. Ac- It’s like a vacation for my brain, sophomoreI year of high school, one of those tortured souls that cording to National Endownment because at that moment, I am no I humiliated myself in a theater hasn’t found its purpose yet. for the Arts studies, the reading longer a stressed-out college stu- class. It’s dramatic, I know, but I rate for adults was 57 percent in dent. All of a sudden, I’m experi- I can still feel my cold and think we have this need for a 1982. That number has been de- encing a new life, with new people clammy hands while standing purpose drilled into our minds teriorating ever since. In 2015, the and exciting adventures. anxiously in the middle of the since the moment we can speak. reading rate was 43 percent, a 14 We can connect with charac- stage during improv exercises, As a 5-year-old, I could say I percent decrease. ters and create worlds inside our praying that the words would wanted to be a doctor. As a 19 Now you might be thinking, minds. come to me. year-old, I really can’t say. ‘Hey, I read my textbooks every With a book, you can fight in Literally, hoping that they I often find myself surround- day.’ And while I’m glad you’re wars, fall in love, make friends would appear in my head by the ed by people who seem to know taking care of your studies, that’s and enemies, explore new lands grace and glory of God. exactly what they are doing, or not what I mean. I’m talking and so much more. The experi- Besides not being gifted with so they like to say, and it can be about reading for fun. ence doesn’t even have to end at Mata is a marketing and acting or public speaking skills, overwhelming. Personally, I take pleasure in the back cover. Books have a way management junior and staff I was also learning English. Don’t get me wrong, I feel reading about fictitious adven- of changing how you think, what columnist for The Shorthorn. I had been in the U.S. for a happy for the people who came tures. If you take to a different you think about and even how you month or so, and even though I out of the womb with a violin genre, that’s cool, too. (In fact, see the world. Join the discussion by commenting have any suggestions?) But as we had taken English classes most in their hands, but I know I will This all sounds great, right? at of my life, my English was still have to hit some walls before I get older, we tend to stop adding Still, the question is: How pretty rough. find the thing that makes my to our bookshelves. do we fit reading into our busy theshorthorn.com. Having to improvise in a lan- world go ‘round. Why the decline? Maybe it’s schedules? You see, one of the guage I barely knew, with people I’m not saying this search for because the world seems to con- great advantages of books is that, journeys and, in a way, you take who speak it fluently, is among purpose is in any way bad, but tinuously demand more from us. no matter what escapade you are on another life. You learn from the hardest things I have ever I think I have forgotten that it’s Many of us are already busy trying on, you can pause it. characters’ mistakes and you get done. not all about finding the right to balance school, work, family, Open a book when you have a the chance to see from someone People thought I couldn’t answers; sometimes it’s about friends, church, gym workouts, spare moment and close it when else’s point of view. speak, and I had never felt like getting some wrong. etc. Our schedules are full. you don’t. I think George R. R. Martin, such an imbecile in my life. Knowing what you don’t want So why add a book to that list? No one said you had to read it author of the famous A Song of I look back at it now, and I to be is as important as knowing You probably already knew in one sitting, but I encourage you Ice and Fire series, said it best: “I know part of the bad experience what you want to be. that reading novels stimulates the to read all the same. have lived a thousand lives, and wasn’t all my fault, but admit- I don’t need to take super- mind, expands vocabulary and Reading is a cycle. Wisdom I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve tedly, acting is not my thing. mega-extra-hyper advanced helps to improve memory. These is passed down from author to walked on distant worlds and seen It’s not my thing for many calculus to know that surprise, are all important in maintaining character and then to reader, only the end of time. Because I read.” reasons, namely because I would surprise, I would probably cry a healthy and happy brain. to start all over again, but in an Books feed the mind and the rather jump into a volcano than myself to sleep at night. Did you know that reading can entirely new form. You go on these soul. Eat up! pretend to be someone else in All I’m saying is: Taking front of other people. classes you aren’t always inter- A big part of this realization ested in can be positive. ARTNEST by Casey Moore happened because I was able to Passionately hating some- do something I dreaded doing. thing can sometimes be as fun as Current events through the eyes of an broadcast communication and media junior I try to get something out of passionately loving something. every situation in life, because You’ll either enjoy it or you even in the worst experiences, won’t, but you’ll have one more there might be a little drop of thing to check off your list.

FIND ‘LOVE LETTERS’ ONLINE Love Letters to UTA is a series where columnist Isabel Zubizarreta Otero writes columns stylized as letters to UTA. The letters will be addressed to places, things and ideas involving the university.

Catch up on Zubizarreta Otero’s first installment, “Love Letters: UTA,” published Jan. 20. The Shorthorn: Casey Moore

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RESEARCH Women’s March protesters walk Fort Worth streets

The Shorthorn: Edward Medeles Graduate students roam the new Center for Transportation Equity, Decisions and Dollars on Monday inside the Architecture Building. The new work center was installed after the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs received a U.S. Department of Transportation grant. UTA awarded $12M for transit projects

The Shorthorn: Haley Cox A marcher holds up a sign that reads, “Don’t mess with Texas women,” during the Women’s March in downtown Fort Worth. Marchers gathered for one of the sister marches taking place across the world Saturday in downtown Fort Worth for the Women’s March to raise awareness and protest for women’s and The Shorthorn: Edward Medeles Ahoura Zandiatashbar, urban planning and public policy graduate student works on a transportation project Monday in the new Center for Transportation Equity, Decisions and Dollars. UTA received a total of three different U.S. Department of Transportation grants. Working with bigger tion-related projects, Hamidi scholarships and internship cities could be the key to said. opportunities, Hamidi said. Hamidi is also the director Stephen Mattingly, civil en- leveraging resources. of the Institute of Urban Stud- gineering associate professor, ies, a state-funded institute is part of the National Institute that aids small communities for Transportation and Com- BY ISABEL CUTILLAR and cities struggling with re- munities consortium led by The Shorthorn staff sources by providing services Portland State University. A new center could position and helping them with plan- It focuses on using trans- LEARN WHILE YOU EARN! UTA at the forefront of better ning, designing and architec- portation to access opportuni- transportation in North Texas tural needs. The institute will ties including jobs, recreation and the nation. share a space with C-TEDD at and services. UTA’s College of Archi- UTA, Hamidi said. The project will also focus THE SHORTHORN is CURRENTLY accepting tecture, Planning and Pub- In one year, the institute in- on coming up with ideas on applications for the following positions lic Affairs will lead one of 32 creased the amount of grants how to move people without University Transportation and contracts from $60,000 cars by implementing effective for the Spring 2017 semester: Centers, a U.S. Department to $800,000 and the number bicycle facilities and connec- of Transportation program, to of graduate research assistants tions to transit, Mattingly said. develop research and educa- from six to 22, she said. “The topic areas of the Newsroom: tion programs for transporta- The institute worked on a center directly speak to a sus- tion issues. master plan for Fair Park; Dal- tainable urban community, • Reporter (news, sports or features) As part of these consor- las Executive Airport neigh- providing access to opportu- tiums, the College of Engi- borhood re-development plan; nities and trying to reduce the • Photojournalist (photo/video) neering is also participating in a walkability study in down- impacts of transportation on two centers that address spe- town Dallas and a health study people’s lives,” he said. • Copy Editor cific topics in transportation. addressing the issue of “food In addition, project lead- CAPPA and the College of deserts” in Fort Worth, which ers will also try to come up • Designer/Graphic Artist Engineering have received a are low-income neighbor- with strategies or tools to col- • Illustrator/Editorial Cartoonist $12 million grant from the hoods that don’t have access to lect data to share with other U.S. Department of Transpor- healthy food. universities and researchers to • E-Newsletter Manager tation. Hamidi said her vision is to improve the overall ability to Both are in partnership expand the scope of work and conduct research in the field. with three centers, including collaborate with bigger cities. This speaks to the De- Marketing & Advertising: the Center for Transportation She hopes to bring the net- partment of Transportation’s Equity, Decisions and Dol- work of people and conversa- Smart City Challenge, a com- • Ad Sales Representative lars, or C-TEDD, National tions the institute has started petition for cities to develop a Institute for Transportation to the center, she said. system that collects data and • Ad Assistant** (must apply through SNAPjob) and Communities, and the “I think that it could help utilizes that data to help oper- Transportation Consortium of us to leverage our resources,” ate and maintain the transpor- • Digital Development Technician* South-Central States. Hamidi said. “Overseeing the tation system more effectively. For the National Institute activities in both centers will Stefan Romanoschi, civil for Transportation and Com- help me to make sure we are engineering professor, is part Office: munities consortium at Port- working together.” of Transportation Consortium land State University, UTA Although C-TEDD relates of South-Central States under • Receptionist** (must apply through SNAPjob) will receive $3 million in fed- to UTA’s Strategic Plan 2020 the leadership of Louisiana eral transportation funding. In in all key components, Hamidi State University. addition, UTA will receive $1.5 said the center encompasses A consortium of 11 univer- million for the Transportation the overall theme of the uni- sities, the project will research *WORK-STUDY ELIGIBLE Consortium of South-Central versity’s “Sustainable Urban transportation-related issues **WORK-STUDY ONLY States, led by Louisiana State Communities” initiative. The in the region focusing on center’s focus is on teaching, transportation infrastructure. University. Housed in the CAPPA research and outreach that Training for personnel and de- Apply online at Building, C-TEDD will be makes transportation options veloping new courses will also funded by a $7.7 million grant. more efficient, affordable and be part of the project, he said. theshorthorn.com/jobs UTA is partnered with Cali- accessible, she said. “This is obviously another For more info call fornia Polytechnic State Uni- “We really are looking for way for us to serve our con- versity at San Louis Obispo, increasing transportation op- stituents and to help in the de- 817.272.3188 Georgia Institute of Technolo- tions, reducing car dependen- velopment of the North Texas gy, University of South Florida cy and helping low income region,” Romanoschi said. ALL ARE PAID POSITIONS FOR UTA STUDENTS. and University of Wisconsin at disadvantaged populations to In addition to improving Madison. get access to opportunities for collaboration with other uni- JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CAN BE Shima Hamidi, assistant outward mobility,” she said. versities, the college wants to professor of urban planning, The center will provide op- improve its educational pro- FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE will lead the center and decide portunities for students who grams and other outreach ac- are interested in pursuing a ca- tivities through the project, he The University of Texas at Arlington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, genetic information, how the grant will be distrib- and/or veteran status in its educational programs or activities it operates. For more information, visit uta.edu/eos. For information regarding Title IX, visit uta.edu/titleix. uted with other partners. reer in transportation through said. In the beginning, the center new courses, educational ac- will focus on creating a vision tivities, outreach and leader- @ISABELCUTILLAR before starting on transporta- ship activities, workshops, [email protected]