Volume 88, No. 136
Tuesday
July 31, 2007
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Shorthorn.uta.edu Archives site

This is the final issue at shorthorn.uta.edu, and this version of the Shorthorn online edition is now just for archives printed before August 2007.

For stories printed after July 31, 2007 check out www.theshorthorn.com

financial aid

Contract with Nelnet not renewed

The Alumni Association board maintains that all past actions were legal.

The Alumni Association no longer does business with Nelnet, one of the nation’s largest student lenders.

The association ceased contractual relations in the wake of subpoenas for alleged kickback schemes from the New York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo.

“We just let it expire,” said Christina Cobb, Alumni Association executive director. “We’re no longer affiliated with Nelnet in any way.”
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Faculty/Staff

Old PIN numbers leave profs locked out

New randomized numbers were assigned to get away from Social Security numbers.

The Shorthorn: Kyle Clothier


Some faculty members have been locked out of their classrooms due to the recent reprogramming of PIN-activated door locks. The new PIN numbers were initiated to stop the use of Social Security numbers on campus.


Campus Briefs

•Starbucks increases prices on coffee, but not food
•Men’s basketball season packed with home games

Police Report

This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s Police Department.

nursing

Just Breathe

Simulated patients will be used in new Smart Hospital to prepare nursing students for real-world situations

research

Researcher gets grant to find matter of the heart

An assistant professor is trying to create a material to improve a disease treatment.

In the Spotlight

Play chosen focuses on sensitive subject of pedophilia


Art Appreciation
The Shorthorn: Megumi Rooze

Visitors look at art by local artists, including university students, Saturday night at F6 Gallery on West Division Street. The gallery hosts monthly themed shows with many styles of art, such as photography and installation pieces.

Opinion

Editorial/Our View

An “A” for Action

Students depend on university officials to quickly make the right decisions

 

Constitution Controversy

Our country’s leaders seem to be overlooking important amendments

Comics

 

Editorial Cartoon

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Picard Hall

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Cannon Fodder

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Today

Final withdraw for non-payment -Summer II

Last date to drop or withdraw (Graduate)

Wesley Foundation Event Bible Study: 7 p.m., 311 UTA Blvd. Gospel of John. Free food. For information, contact Kent Seuser at 817-274-6282 or wesfnuta@swbell.net.


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