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Charitable cause

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.

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Gay romance hits silver screen

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.

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Campus pitfalls: things to avoid on campus

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.

Economics honor society’s stock on the rise

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.

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New ‘Metroid’ remixes series

‘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.

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Photographers share their world views

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.

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Cap and gown countdown

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.

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Lane self-publishes

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.

UTD Police host program to prevent sexual assault

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.

Software offers free, fresh take on language-learning

 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.

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A look back at 31 years of student service

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.

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CSI camp uses mock crimes, real techniques

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.

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Interactive exhibit inspires thought

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.

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Study abroad hits close to home

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.

Native American heritage celebration slideshow

Photo shoot from the Native American heritage celebration.

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Fulbright scholar to study in Cairo, aims to aid women's rights

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.

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Distorted memories

'Distorted Memory' offers personal take on dreamy theme

Contributor Karl Pabst reviews“Distorted Memory," the latest exhibit in the Visual Arts Building.

Summer camps slideshow

Updated June 30:

A collection of photos following various summer camps on campus.

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'Runner' keeps a solid pace

Trippy platformer delivers a high dose of rhythm.

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Fundamental fashion: men's must-haves

Contributor Julie DelGiorno lists her picks for men's wardrobe essentials

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BRIEF: Comet cinema ready for silver screen

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.

BRIEF: Jewish organization says 'shalom' to UTD

The Jewish Student Organization will become an official group by the summer through the efforts of computer science freshman Ben Kline.

BRIEF: Play student-made games at showcase

Game Lab, the capstone Arts & Technology undergraduate course, will be showcasing their work for the semester — finished video games.

BRIEF: AED out for blood

Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-health honor society, will host a blood drive April 27, 10 a.m. - 4p.m.

After six years, residential life coordinator bids UTD farewell

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.

Dancers tell their story through Ghida

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.

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‘Splinter Cell’ retread lacks conviction

Grim revenge fantasy falls short

Grim revenge fantasy falls short

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Voice for women visits

A summary of [olitical activist, journalist and feminist Gloria Steinem's top 10 ways the feminist movement benefits men too.

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Longboard lords of UTD surf the streets

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.

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‘Sky Theft’ steals summer stage

Whether you favor picking up guitars, drumsticks or a game controller, Sky Theft has something to hold your interest.

BRIEF: Free concert series for April

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.

BRIEF: Rock the campus returns

Hope for sunshine — Rock the Campus is rescheduled for the spring semester.

BRIEF: Shedding light on dark matter

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.

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Containers controlling chaos

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.

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Wild, wild west

New shooter game goes retro

The last installment in a five-part series about the process and inspiration behind Game Lab projects.

Catalyst Art Show

‘Catalyst’ for contemplation

Artists change expectations with creative, whimsical approach

'“Catalyst” differs from many on-campus exhibits I’ve seen,' Life & Arts editor Jessica Melton says.

Side Show musical

Student-staged ‘Side Show’ delivers freakish fun

Life & Arts editor Jessica Melton reviews the musical 'Side Show.'

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Just ‘Cave’ in

The remastered Wii edition of 'Cave Story' is well worth $12, web editor Harrison Massey says.

The Longest Moment film

Festival a first for UTD films

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.

Latest Articles

Free VIN etching to be offered on campus

Students could save on car insurance

The event will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 10 in parking lot A next to the police station.

Tornado warning issued

An early evening storm resulted in a tornado that ran through Dallas Sept. 8.

OneonOne

Gay romance hits silver screen

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.

Student killed in hit-and-run

Police continue search for driver who fled fatal accident

A UTD student was declared dead after an unknown driver struck the student and failed to stop his vehicle, Dallas police are continuing to search for the suspect.

Courses may be cut

A 5 percent reduction in state funding occurred in the last academic year. UTD President David Daniel said he doesn’t think students should currently notice.

Latest Blog Posts

A Bunch of UTD Creatives put their efforts inside a house

We went to see what kinds of creations were conjured by some of UTD’s artists. Music, paint and video were the mediums being played with that afternoon.

Convocation Time! Come for the Fun, Stay for the Explosions

This year's Convocation brought a slew of students onto the ball fields. Far too many people piled onto the greenery, and festivities got underway.

Student by day, DJ by night

Sissy Ross is a psychology junior at UTD, with an undergrad in criminology. When she’s not reading about how peoples’ brains make them do bad things she’s making beats.

Folks flock to lose locks for cancer fund raiser

Kyle Kondas is a PHD student and Arts & Technology Professor at UTD.His father battled and subsequently died from cancer two years ago, and he’s had a friend die from the disease in ‘09.

The Pain of Creation

Hannah was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem The Jabberwocky; it drove her to buy clay and spend many hours fiddling with it.

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