| CORRECTIONS
The Shorthorn strives to be accurate in the information
we provide. If we have made a factual error, e-mail editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
or call 817-272-3188. We will publish a correction or clarification
after it is established that we have made an error or published
misleading information.
DECEMBER 2, 2005
Thursday’s story “Student
wakes from 7-day coma,” should have stated that Ashley
Willis was transported to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
Thursday’s summary deck that accompanied
the story “Mavs
lose to SMU Wednesday night” should have stated that the
score of the Mavericks women’s basketball game against Southern
Methodist University was 67-58.
DECEMBER 1, 2005
Tuesday’s editorial “Too
Busy for Dead Week,” should have stated that the week
before finals is Final Review Week, as specified in the University
Undergraduate Catalog. During this week, instructors can’t
assign anything but can have assignments due and administer any
examinations as long as they don’t count as 10 percent or
more of the final grade, except makeup tests or laboratory examinations.
No instructor can give any portion of the final examination during
Final Review Week.
NOVEMBER 30, 2005
In the Nov. 18 article, “Framing
His Mind,” the story should have stated that Spanish graduate
student John Powell traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, as part of the Study
Abroad program and engaged in his photography projects outside classes.
In Tuesday’s article, “New
proposal ails senators,” the attribution to Sawyer refers
to Student Congress President Josh Sawyer.
NOVEMBER 23, 2005
The information in Tuesday’s graphic titled
“Tuition Breakdown” that accompanied the story “Flat
rate proposed for tuition” was provided by the Office
of the Provost.
NOVEMBER 22, 2005
Wednesday’s story “Multicultural
centers move into lower level UC” should have stated that
the Center for Multicultural Cooperation will move into the Dean
of Students’ suites.
Friday’s story “Petition
created to extend safety service” should have attributed
the quote, “It has certainly given people reassurance. It
lends a sense of security,” to Lt. William Cox.
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
Friday’s story “Assembly
addresses concerns over proposed grading system” should
have stated that biology associate professor James Grover, also
the Graduate Assembly chair, addressed the assembly with student
concerns from the Undergraduate Assembly meeting held on Nov. 1.
In Wednesday’s issue, the photo caption
with the story “VP
working to bring more performers here” should have stated
that Frank Lamas is the vice president for Student Affairs.
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
In Tuesday’s story, “Burglary
suspect flees, not caught,” Jennifer Hurley should have
been identified as a journalism junior.
NOVEMBER 9, 2005
Tuesday’s story “Students
Clash on Proposition 2” should have attributed the quote,
“I’m not homophobic — I support gay rights —
I just don’t believe in same-sex marriage,” to nursing
freshman Jim Rachels.
NOVEMBER 3, 2005
Wednesday’s story “Grading
system report analyzed,” should have stated that the Plus
Minus grading system was discussed at the Undergraduate Assembly
meeting and that no vote was taken.
NOVEMBER 2, 2005
In Friday’s story “Movin’
Mavs beat champions,” the name of wheelchair basketball
player Jay Russell was incorrect.
NOVEMBER 1, 2005
In Friday’s story “Silence
the Violence,” the title of Social Work Dean Santos Hernandez’s
title was incorrect.
In Thursday’s story “The
Literature Connection,” the summary headline should have
read, “English professor edits book about American Indian
culture.”
OCTOBER 28, 2005
Thursday’s story “Scraps
of Life” should have stated that Drex Davis is president
of Scrapbook.com, an online scrapbooking store.
OCTOBER 27, 2005
Wednesday’s Campus Brief “Chests
to raise money for breast cancer awareness” should have
stated that public relations junior Melanie Podzielinski was Zeta
Tau Alpha’s service chair.
Wednesday’s story “KC
Hall water shut off” should have stated sensors detected
the leak around 4 p.m. Monday.
OCTOBER 26, 2005
“Majority
rejects new fees” in Tuesday’s issue should have
stated that a plurality of the students at the Dean’s Forum
declined to approve the proposed fees. Of those surveyed at the
forum, 47 percent voted against the fees, and the remaining either
approved the fees or had no opinion.
OCTOBER 20, 2005
In Tuesday’s story, “Science
council gives advice on class schedules,” the quote by
biology senior Andy Coffey regarding the difficulty of the university’s
Genetics and Biochemistry courses as compared to others in the nation
should have stated, “I hear that both those classes are renowned
for being ‘holy crap’ hard.” This story should
have also stated that the course Directed Study requires departmental
approval.
OCTOBER 19, 2005
Tuesday’s story “Breaking
the Fast” should have stated that according to doctoral
student Misjudeen Raji, Muslims pray five times a day.
Friday’s story “Arlington
loses Bush library bid” should have stated that four finalists
were named in the library selection process Oct. 12, according to
an Arlington Star-Telegram article.
OCTOBER 11, 2005
In Thursday’s story, “NanoFab
funding may jump,” Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s name
was misspelled.
Friday’s story, “Physicist
presents nano discoveries,” should have stated that the
basic research deriving the Internet was conducted by CERN, the
European Organization for Nuclear Research (also known as Conseil
Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire).
OCTOBER 7, 2005
In Thursday’s story “NanoFab
funding may jump,” the “By the Millions” information
box should have stated that the congressional funds listed were
applied to the Strategic Partnership for Research in Nanotechnology
(SPRING).
In Thursday’s “World
Class” information graphic accompanying the story “Spaniolo,
dean to travel to China,” Beijing was misspelled.
OCTOBER 6, 2005
Tuesday’s story “Super
Poetry” should have stated that Chris Murray is the UTA
Writing Center director.
OCTOBER 5, 2005
In Tuesday’s article, “Academic
Integrity Week kicks off,” Provost Dana Dunn’s anecdote
should have stated she was a victim of cheating in graduate school.
OCTOBER 4, 2005
Friday’s
editorial should have stated that a student who gets an 84 under
the plus-minus grading system would receive a B.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2005
In Thursday’s “International
Lunch” story, Barcelona and Paris should have been listed
as cities.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
In Friday’s “Rape,
sex focus of seminar” story, Greek Life coordinator Mike
Taddesse’s name and title were printed incorrectly.
Friday’s “Executive
director selected” story should have stated that Tarrant
County College is one of the institutions with which UTA/Fort Worth
Executive Director Michael West hopes to continue developing relationships.
The photo in Friday’s “Executive
director selected” story was of Fred Henry, assistant
dean of students and Multicultural Services director. UTA/Fort Worth
Executive Director Michael West’s photo appears in the correction
at the bottom of this story.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2005
On Thursday’s Scene page, film junior Damaris
Gloria’s name was printed incorrectly.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
Thursday’s Scene story, “Pick
Your Pleasure,” should have stated that the company Pure
Romance recently started a college tour for sexual education.
SEPTEMBER 7,
2005
Friday’s story, “ID
numbers to be changed,” should have stated that Chauncey
Jackson is the university’s Social Security coordinator.
SEPTEMBER 6,
2005
The Aug. 30 story, “Student
voice to join Board of Regents,” should have stated that
each university system in Texas will have one student regent.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Tuesday’s story, “UTA
budget up 7.5 percent,” should have stated that each university
system in Texas will have one student regent and applications for
the UT System student regent.
The Aug. 22 sports facts that ran in the rail
should have stated that most Mavs athletic events would be broadcast
on UTA Radio.
August 24, 2005
Monday’s story, “Warm
Welcome,” should have stated that volunteers were available
to help both freshmen and upper-classmen move into dorms.
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