Annual Viva Volunteer event aids various organizations
On Aug. 28, 2010 the Office of Student Volunteerism (OSV) held its annual Viva Volunteer event. Many local businesses, charities and organizations came to receive aid from the students and faculty of UTD.
Graduate students develop 10-minute flick
After nine years of thought, funding concerns and a lot of laughter, “One on One” has finally come to fruition.
How to get to class on time while dealing with deterrences
Without proper precautions, you can show up to class with wet pants, smelling like smoke, covered in dust and paint and to add insult to injury, you’re limping.
Due to inactive membership Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society (ODE) went silent but with a new president they’re energized for the upcoming school year.
‘Metroid: Other M’ takes players to new worlds
The Metroid series is revered among Nintendo fan boys and girls alike, and many cries were heard when the trilogy concluded in 2007. Despite the end of the series, Metroid has always been one to hop on the Mario bandwagon and release countless games which feature alternate situations and explorations of other settings.
The opening show of the 2010-2011 academic year at the Visual Art Studio (AS) has a twist, all of the artists are current UTD students.
For seniors ready to graduate, the realization that their résumé is blank or that they don’t have any work experience may be daunting. The UTD Career Center, located in the basement of the McDermott Library, seeks to alleviate stress by preparing students for their future careers.
Memoir of study abroad turns into study of growing up
In July 2010 Associate Dean of Arts & Humanities Shelley Lane independently published an autobiographical book titled “A Stirling Diary,” which chronicles her changing perspectives and attitudes as she studied abroad in Scotland and visited Tunisia her junior year of college.
Every two minutes someone is sexually assaulted, according to RAINN, a rape prevention organization. Although the crime rate is dropping, RAINN states more than four million people have been sexually assaulted since 1993.
Students who want to take a language course but cannot fit it into their schedule might consider Tell Me More, a free, self-paced alternative.
After a career centered around student interaction, Dean of Students Donna Rogers retires
Donna Rogers’ career began in the Effective Techniques Center, now called GEMS, in 1979. After 31 years, the assistant vice president of student affairs and dean of students has retired.
As dark red blood drips from a screw driver and trickles down a note card, it pools near the bottom. The noisy room is filled with mixed reactions of shock and fascination.
Interaction is essential for Centraltrak’s newest exhibit, “The Non-Profit Margin,” which aims to inspire conversation about art in the current state of the economy.
For two weeks 17 students spent their summer in China and South Korea, soaking up the culture, cuisine and learning about Asia's business environments.
Photo shoot from the Native American heritage celebration.
UTD’s second Fulbright Scholar will travel overseas to study Arabic at the American University in Cairo and to fully immerse herself in Muslim culture.
Contributor Karl Pabst reviews“Distorted Memory," the latest exhibit in the Visual Arts Building.
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A collection of photos following various summer camps on campus.
Trippy platformer delivers a high dose of rhythm.
Contributor Julie DelGiorno lists her picks for men's wardrobe essentials
An audience of up to 500 movie enthusiasts will determine this year’s “People’s Choice” among UTD filmmakers beginning 7 p.m. April 30 at the Conference Center auditorium.
The Jewish Student Organization will become an official group by the summer through the efforts of computer science freshman Ben Kline.
Game Lab, the capstone Arts & Technology undergraduate course, will be showcasing their work for the semester — finished video games.
Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-health honor society, will host a blood drive April 27, 10 a.m. - 4p.m.
Six-year residential life coordinator Randi Mogul was responsible for 2,400 students during her time at UTD. She left in late April to work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York.
Start out dancing. Move your feet to the drums. Remember to stomp at all the right places. Make sure to clap in tune. There’s singing now, and it’s in a language you don’t even know. You’re in the spotlight, the mic is focused on you, keep playing the part.
Grim revenge fantasy falls short
Grim revenge fantasy falls short
A summary of [olitical activist, journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem's top 10 ways the feminist movement benefits men too.
It all started in the 1970’s, when a few bummed dudes in southern California decided to put wheels on their surfboards during the off-season.
Whether you favor picking up guitars, drumsticks or a game controller, Sky Theft has something to hold your interest.
The Association of Concert Bands (ACB) is holding free band concerts at 7 p.m. April 14-17 at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson.
Hope for sunshine — Rock the Campus is rescheduled for the spring semester.
Nobel laureate in physics, Steven Weinberg, will share research on dark matter for the Anson L. Clark Memorial Lecture at 11:25 a.m. April 16 in the Activity Center.
Comet Cribs
Computer science freshman Michael Ray uses shelves and drawers to get organized and help keep his room clean. Part of the Comet Cribs series.
New shooter game goes retro
The last installment in a five-part series about the process and inspiration behind Game Lab projects.
Artists change expectations with creative, whimsical approach
'“Catalyst” differs from many on-campus exhibits I’ve seen,' Life & Arts editor Jessica Melton says.
Life & Arts editor Jessica Melton reviews the musical 'Side Show.'
The remastered Wii edition of 'Cave Story' is well worth $12, web editor Harrison Massey says.
What do life lessons, transgender Barbies and stop-motion puppet love all have in common? They’ll all be representing UTD at the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) April 8-18.