As Mavericks settle into the summer semester, several university facilities have adjusted their hours to accommodate the seasonal schedule. Maverick Activities Center 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday. 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Connection Café Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Market in the University Center 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. The UC Starbucks Closed during the summer. The UC Subway 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. University Center The UC has adjusted hours of operation until June 21. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 18 and closed June 19. Central Library 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed June 19 and July 4. Health Services Available by appointment 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday. The pharmacy 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed one hour for lunch. @samip.parajuli.54 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

After weeks of deliberation, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court will vote on controversial redistricting maps that could split Arlington into multiple precincts on Tuesday in Fort Worth. The proposed maps could shift Precinct 2, Arlington’s main precinct represented by Democratic commissioner Alisa Simmons, to lean more Republican, according to county data. Simmons’ term ends in 2026, and she will have to run for reelection to keep her position. Seven maps that will affect parts of north, east and west Arlington are in consideration, determining whether areas are part of Districts 1, 2 or 3. Plans to redistrict moved into motion early April when the commissioners court approved an agreement with the Public Interest Legal Foundation. The foundation is providing legal guidance on potential changes to district boundaries for the 2026 primary and general elections. The redistricting is seen as a political and partisan issue by several stakeholders. In a statement, Republican Commissioner Manny Ramirez said he leads his work with a strict focus on conservative policies and values, giving limited attention to political noise. “However, there is one distinct responsibility of this job that is, in my opinion, very political and that is redistricting,” he said. “Conservative policies and values continue to make Tarrant County the greatest and most successful county in the nation.” On May 23, 10 Tarrant County mayors signed a letter opposing redistricting. In the document they voiced concern that the data used from the 2020 census is outdated and won’t effectively represent demographics due to recent growth in the county. The letter urges the commissioners to wait until the 2030 census is released, when data will be more representative. Since the letter was sent, the mayors of Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego have requested their removal from the statement, now in support of the redistricting, according to a Facebook post from County Judge Tim O’Hare. Simmons said in a press release that the mayors are right to speak out. “This is not just a minority issue, it’s a community issue,” Simmons said. “It’s an attack on our values, on good governance and on the wallets of hardworking families across our county.” Texas Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, said the redistricting proposals violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965. “A mid-decade redistricting is a completely unnecessary, foolish endeavor that will undoubtedly expose Tarrant County taxpayers to costly litigation,” he said. On May 26, the Arlington city council voted 8-1 on a resolution opposing the redistricting. Other councils in Tarrant County have voted on similar resolutions, with varying outcomes. Fort Worth’s council passed its resolution in a 6-4 vote. Dallas County last redistricted in 2021, when the census data was just a year old. It has been more than a decade since Tarrant County changed its voter maps. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Downtown Arlington Management Corp. will host its fourth annual Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 at the Vandergriff Town Center. This event will showcase over 150 classic and antique cars from the ’20s through the ’70s, representing half a century of restored, maintained and beloved vehicles from the past, according to the event listing. The free event features a live DJ, food from Prince Lebanese and Chick-fil-A and the new Rotary Dream Park. General car registration is $25, and vehicles must be registered separately and be built on or before 1979. Registration ends at noon Thursday, and all entry fees will be donated to the Arlington Police Foundation. Car owners must arrive between 7 and 8:30 a.m., with no entries allowed after 8:45 a.m. All cars must be pre-registered, and there are no walk-ups due to limited space. Maggie Campbell, Downtown Arlington Management Corp. president and CEO, said the car show resonated with the community when they first did it after the pandemic. Since then, the car show has consistently drawn between 2500 and 3000 people per event, Campbell said. “It keeps growing and getting better year after year,” she said. Ten judges will select first and second place from each of the five decades at 2 p.m. The winning cars will be given trophies for best of show, best story, best club participation, mayor’s choice, best hometown car and people’s choice. The top 10 cars will also receive a commemorative license plate, and other winners will receive gift certificates. The winners of the best story and best hometown car will be featured in an Arlington Today Magazine issue about the 2025 car show. Best of show will receive two free Texas Rangers home game tickets and a one-night stay at the Loews Arlington Hotel. Seniors, first responders and veterans receive a discount for registration. For the promo code, contact damc@downtownarlington.org or call 817-303-2800 for more information. “[The event] instills a sense of civic pride and a sense of community, and that is something that is very important, but it’s hard to measure,” Campbell said. “You know it when you see it and you feel it when you’re there.” news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

You’re reading Meet The Shorthorn, a series of short articles explaining our processes and providing clarity for our readers. During the summer semester, The Shorthorn has about 20 staff members, and nine of them are editors. The editors assign and edit content, as well as hire and manage their staff members. Get to know the summer 2025 editor team below. Pedro Malkomes is the incoming editor-in-chief and a journalism senior with a technical writing minor. He manages the entire newsroom and is responsible for the publication’s content direction. Malkomes enjoys playing video games, reading sci-fi books and manga and playing soccer with his friends. He also enjoys biking and listening to a superfluous amount of music. @PMalkomes | editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Leslie Orozco is the incoming managing editor and a criminal justice and psychology junior. She helps wherever needed as she manages daily production cycles and newsletters and supports fellow section editors. In her free time, Orozco tries to enjoy some peace and quiet before needing something to do again. She also enjoys playing video games, rewatching comfort shows, reading psychological thrillers, drinking coffee and watching Formula 1. @_.lexlie_ | managing-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Rachel Kenealey is the incoming copy desk chief and an English junior with creative writing and technical writing minors. She leads a team of copy editors that ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency in articles before publication. In her free time, she is usually rewatching a sitcom, reading Brandon Sanderson or Mary Oliver or listening to a musical. She also enjoys crafts and runs a crochet business. @rlkenealey | copydesk-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu James Ward is the incoming news editor and an English senior with business administration and creative writing minors. He is responsible for all content across news and life. Ward enjoys listening to indie and alt music as well as watching foreign movies in his free time. He is also an X-Men superfan. @james_e_ward_ | news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Taylor Sansom is the incoming associate news editor and a criminal justice junior. She helps manage the news desk alongside the news editor. Outside the newsroom, Sansom enjoys flipping through a good book, adding to her mini figurine army and listening to music under the ever-watchful gaze of her favorite South Park plushie. @tay._.sansom | news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Kale Ivie is the incoming sports editor and a journalism senior. He leads a team of reporters to produce in-depth coverage of local and on-campus athletics. Ivie has a deeply rooted love for all sports, primarily soccer, and spends his time away from the desk playing video games and hanging out with friends or family. A typical day ends with an indoor pickup game at the Maverick Activities Center and heading home to watch a show or read a book. Ivie is also a big DC Comics fan and has a wide range of musical interests. @kaleivie_ | sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Haley Walton is the design editor and an interactive media senior. She leads a team of designers and illustrators to create visuals that complement articles and designs the look of the print edition. Walton enjoys telling stories and educating people through art even in her personal time. She loves legos, video games and immersing herself in Norse mythology. @yasursketches | design-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Sairam Marupudi is the engagement editor and a marketing and English junior. She oversees every social media platform for The Shorthorn and its daily newsletter. Marupudi loves anything superhero or mythology related, especially if they’re together. She spends her free time catching up on her never-ending list of books to read, hyperfixating on her hobbies, stress baking and collecting Funko Pops. @marupudisairam | engagement-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu Samarie Goffney is the incoming multimedia editor and a journalism senior. She oversees a desk of creative individuals who produce visuals for the publication, including photos and videos. Goffney enjoys music, playing piano and gaming. She also loves a good horror movie or book. @pixaperfect_ | photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

The Dallas Wings broke their seven-game losing streak with an 80-71 victory over The Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday at College Park Center. The game marked the Wings' first victory at home since the preseason. Several notable figures were in attendance, including NBA Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Geno Auriemma, a decorated basketball coach and Paige Bueckers' former head coach at the University of Connecticut. Three new members joined the roster before the game. In addition to two finalized hardship contracts, the Wings officially welcomed center Li Yueru, who came off the bench and recorded two points, two assists and two rebounds in her Dallas debut. The Wings opened with a physical first half, racking up 10 personal fouls. Every player except guard Aziaha James, who found hers later in the game, was whistled for at least one. “You saw it on the boards late, and just in general, but definitely a different physicality and desire about us right from the get-go,” head coach Chris Koclanes said. Rookie Guard Paige Bueckers found her stride among the chaos and drove the Wings to victory. Bueckers recorded 10 points and went 5-7 on shot attempts in the first half. Bueckers finished with 20 points and led in field goals, bolstered by a 50% average. She also recorded four defensive rebounds, two assists and four steals. “We want to continue to keep building, keep progressing and really just build off the energy and effort that we played with tonight,” Bueckers said. “I think if we continue to do that, great things will happen and the results will take care of itself.” Despite the Wings' intensity, the Valkyries were able to bring the game within two points at halftime. Golden State’s forward Kayla Thornton was responsible for the team’s perseverance. By halftime, Thornton put up 12 points for the Valkyries and held just over a 57% field goal average. The third quarter turned into a back-and-forth brawl, with the teams combining for 12 shot attempts in the first three minutes. Both sides traded baskets down the stretch, each in an effort to seize control. The physical play continued, with both Bueckers and forward NaLyssa Smith piling up three personal fouls. Smith finished with 10 rebounds and six points. The Wings dominated the final five minutes. The team maintained possession off of rebounds to reset the shot clock, which denied scoring opportunities for the Valkyries. The final whistle blew, and the Wings ended the drought. The arena erupted with cheers from fans as the team won its first home game at College Park Center in the 2025 regular season. The Wings go back on the road to face the Connecticut Sun at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The game will be live streamed through ION. “We don’t want to get complacent with this just being our second win, we want to keep building on this,” forward Myisha Hines-Allen said. “We got a tough Connecticut team coming up, so we’re just looking towards that team right now.” @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

The Texas Rangers (34-36) opened up the home series against the Chicago White Sox (23-47) with a 3-1 win Friday at Globe Life Field. The Rangers were coming off a dominant offensive performance in a 16-3 win earlier this week against the Minnesota Twins. The Rangers continued to get hits in this game, but could not convert the chances into runs. Starting pitcher Shawn Armstrong pitched three complete innings with no hits and five strikeouts, four of which came consecutively in the second and third innings. Armstrong said working the same game plan and keeping things simple has worked for them this past month and a half. Relief pitcher Jacob Webb pitched two innings with one strikeout and only allowed one hit. He was given the win for the night. Designated hitter Josh Smith scored the first run of the game for the Rangers off a sacrifice fly by shortstop Corey Seager at the bottom of the first inning. Smith went on to score the only two other home runs of the night for the Rangers with the first in the third inning and the second off an RBI double from second baseman Marcus Semien in the fifth inning. “That’s our game,” Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “Find a way to score some early runs.” The White Sox brought the game within two runs in the seventh inning off an RBI double produced by center fielder Luis Robert Jr. After a hitless inning by the Rangers, it was 3-1 going into the eighth inning. Chicago went hitless during the eighth inning, while Texas found its first hit since the fifth inning with a double by first baseman Jake Burger. However, a fly ball to right field from third baseman Josh Jung ended the inning scoreless for both sides. Closing pitcher Robert Garcia got the save and secured a 1-0 start to the series. Garcia pitched one full inning with three outs on 23 pitches. Garcia got the game winning strikeout with bases loaded. “I’ve said it since I’ve been here, I think every reliever here, we don’t care when we throw it. We just want a win,” Armstrong said. Outfielder Evan Carter left the game early with wrist soreness after making a diving catch in the fourth inning. He was replaced in the seventh inning by outfielder Sam Haggerty. Carter did not return to the game. Bochy said the team doesn’t think the injury is serious, and there is a possibility that Carter will play Saturday. The Rangers play game two of the home series against the White Sox at 3:05 p.m. Saturday and will close out the series at 1:35 p.m. Sunday. Both games will be available on Victory+. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

The Dallas Wings fell 81-65 to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday during a rematch of the season opener, pushing the team’s losing streak to five. Guard-Forward DiJonai Carrington opened the scoring in the eighth minute with two free throws. Both teams went back and forth with 3-pointers until the Lynx sparked a 7-0 run. Early turnovers gave the Lynx chances. Head coach Chris Koclanes said some of it came down to the team’s decision making. “We have to improve finishing around the rim,” Koclanes said. “Turnovers and missed layups lead to tough situations on the other end, and they definitely took advantage of those.” The Wings continued to miss shots before rookie guard JJ Quinerly scored on a layup. The Lynx would answer right back and produced four more points when Lynx guard Kayla McBride was fouled on a 3-point shot. With under two minutes left in the first quarter, the Wings brought the game back within seven points, as the Lynx carried a 24-14 lead into the first break. At the start of the second quarter, the Wings began playing a more cohesive game, getting stops and scoring points, but foul trouble allowed the Lynx to maintain possession. Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale said that in the last three games, she was getting trapped and hedged anytime she touched the ball, but in the second half of the game, she got a lot more freedom. Ogunbowale scored 17 of the Wings’ 25 points in the quarter as they went into the half down 46-39. The start of the third quarter had shot clock violations from both sides as neither team could mount much offense. Dallas was held scoreless for the first 4 minutes of the quarter before going on a 17-4 run. With 1 minute 54 seconds left in the third, the Wings forced a Lynx timeout before bringing the game within two points. The Lynx started the fourth quarter with a narrow 57-56 lead over the Wings. A 7-0 run caused Koclanes to call a timeout 3 minutes and 20 seconds into the final frame. Even with the stoppage, the Wings couldn’t find an answer as the Lynx continued to score. “Tough offensive stretches just keeps you having to grind and grind on the defensive end, and, a good team like that, they really take advantage of any type of slippage or missed coverage,” Koclanes said. This was the fourth game in a row the Wings played without rookie guard and No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers. Guard Tyasha Harris was also out due to injury while center Teaira McCowan was out on national team obligation. The Wings will head to the road to face off against the Phoenix Mercury at 9 p.m. Wednesday for another Commissioner’s Cup game. Ogunbowale said she couldn’t have expected the season to go perfectly right away, and that the team is still building and sticking together. “It's a long season, so we're just gonna keep getting better,” she said. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

The Dallas Wings relocation to downtown Dallas has been delayed until 2027, with a new practice facility being built in the city in the meantime, The Dallas Morning News reported in May. The Wings previously announced plans to relocate to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Auditorium under a 15-year agreement in 2024, set to begin when its contract at UTA’s College Park Center ends in 2026. Renovations to the center, which include converting the arena into the new Dallas Memorial Auditorium, began in May. Construction is now expected to extend into the second quarter of 2027. Despite the extended timeline, the Wings are planning to move to a temporary site in Dallas by April or May 2026, Dallas City Council Member Omar Narvaez said in a meeting Wednesday. The council also approved plans for the new practice facility. The $5.5 million project will be located on 1200 N. Cockrell Hill Road, according to City of Dallas documents. Construction for the new practice facility will begin on June 11, following a two-week delay. The team will continue to play at College Park Center until the move to Dallas is finalized. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Thousands gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during the 2025 Dallas Pride Parade on June 15 at Fair Park. The two-day celebration featured a spirited music festival with performances and a variety of vendors. The event aims to foster a sense of belonging for all people, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community. The parade brought a dazzling display of floats, as extravagantly dressed marchers handed out free goods to attendees. @pixaperfect_ @mabelcruzjournal photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Glitter clung to sweaty shoulders as music thumped through the warm air Saturday evening at Levitt Pavilion. Pride shimmered in every flash of sequin, skin and laughter. Hosted by the Health Education Learning Project Center for LGBT Health & Wellness, Arlington Pride 2025 marked the event’s fourth run in the city. What began as a small backyard gathering is now a vibrant celebration — drawing over 10,000 attendees. Kate McDougall-Pillai, director of Behavioral Health at the center said it felt surreal seeing the event grow to feature big name performers like Trixie Mattel while still preserving a sense of intimacy that sets it apart from larger celebrations. As the evening unfolded, attendees draped in rainbow flags laughed and embraced one another as the sound of music blended with the energy of families and friends arriving together. “We were here at 7:30 a.m., it makes it so worth it,” McDougall-Pillai said. “I’m seeing kids, I’m seeing dogs, I’m seeing families. I love it. It makes me really happy.” Handheld fans popped and waved in cheer as the cast of Club Reflection performed. Also in attendance was Sister O.M.Gee, a member of the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of 21st-century nuns who vow to bring love and joy to the community, fight stigma and advocate for social justice. They said the group attends pride events all over North Texas, giving them a way to spread love and support throughout the community. There is more purpose behind the glitter and glam when it comes to events like these. Pride is both a celebration and protest — born from resistance and sustained by the ongoing fight for equality. That legacy began in 1970, when the first documented Pride marches were held in response to the Stonewall riots a year earlier, marking a turning point in the gay rights movement, according to the Library of Congress. Today, cities around the world carry that spirit forward, honoring both how far the community has come and how far there still is to go. For many, the fight is personal. Public health senior Ivette Robledo said as a member of the LGBT community, it’s important to show up for each other. “With the events going on right now, it’s so easy to make you feel alone and vulnerable,” Robledo said. “It’s important to show out and show that there is a community, and there are people who care about you and feel the same way that you do .” Fort Worth resident Stephanie Vasilio, 46, said this was her first pride event and it was amazing to see all the love around everything. “I feel that any support whatsoever is greatly appreciated, no matter what your sexual orientation [is], you just need to show love to everyone,” Vasilio said. @tay._.sansom news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

Arlington Pride 2025 drew a large crowd to Levitt Pavilion on Saturday, as thousands celebrated LGBTQ+ visibility and community unity. The event featured electrifying performances from “RuPaul's Drag Race” stars Ra'Jah O'Hara, Nymphia Wind, and Ginger Minj, alongside country music artist Brooke Eden. The event also featured drag queen Trixie Mattel, captivating attendees throughout the evening. The event provided attendees with free water, ice packs and a variety of vendors selling food, drinks and other products. For Plano resident Cailey Manley, 31, it is important to celebrate pride as an ally. “Pride’s a protest. It’s very important to celebrate those who need the support,” Manley said. “As a straight, white cis woman, I need to lift them up as much as I can.” @pixaperfect_ @greycoloredglass photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu