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- 48th annual International Week, daily festivities begin MondayUTA’s International Week, one of its longest-running events, begins Monday with daily activities celebrating the student body’s cultural diversity. For the 48th annual I-Week, cultural student organizations across campus will host fun and educational events, offering boundless opportunities for cross-cultural learning. Below is a breakdown of the events scheduled for the week: Korean Culture Association: General Body Meeting The KCA will host an informative general body meeting noon to 1 p.m. Monday in the University Center’s Palo Pinto Room, outlining activities planned for the rest of the semester. KCA will introduce new officers and explain how to become a member. International Food Fair From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, UTA cultural student organizations will transform the UC mall into a hub of global flavors for the food fair. They will be offering dishes from their respective cuisines and cultures, serving up delicious cultural enrichment. Center for Mexican-American Studies: Jeopardy Night The CMAS will host a Jeopardy night 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday featuring cultural snacks and refreshments, including elote and tamarind juice. Attendees can also create Papel Picado, a traditional craft made by cutting elaborate designs into tissue paper. International Gala Students are invited to an evening of cultural wear and dance in the Bluebonnet Ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. The gala will feature performances and an opportunity to showcase cultural attire while dancing the night away. Global Grounds Global Grounds will highlight cultural student organizations, offering free chai and snacks while fostering connections 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the UC’s Palo Duro Lounge. K-Pop Dance Workshop with Korean Culture Association The workshop is open to all students, regardless of skill level, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in front of the Career Development Center. Junior dance coordinators will teach choreography, helping participants refine their dance skills alongside fellow K-Pop fans. India Night Indian Mavericks Society will close out I-Week with a celebration of fashion, comedy, music and dance 6 to 10 p.m. Friday in the UC’s Rosebud Theater. The event will showcase individual Indian states through cultural performances. @aizacore news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Student Government to hold campus elections Monday, TuesdayStudent Government is holding campus elections 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, allowing students to vote for candidates for a variety of positions, including Student Body president. Eligible students can vote in person at The Gallery in the University Center, Room 106, or online at uta.edu/elections. In-person voters must bring their Mav ID and QR code event pass, available through the MavEngage app. Election results will be announced Tuesday during Party After the Polls from 7 to 8 p.m. in Brazos Park. Attendees can receive free popcorn and drinks. All current incumbents will fulfill their terms until the end of the semester, with new and at large candidates sworn in after. Emman Khan, College of Science senator, said students should properly research candidates before voting. Social media is a great way to stay informed with each candidate and plays a huge role in elections, especially Instagram, she said. Student Government is about representing students and their needs, and it’s important to vote in campus elections to find proper representatives, Khan said. “You have the ability to vote, so I would say just go out and do it,” she said. “It doesn’t take too long. It’s kind of just a one-and-done process.” The following positions will be on the ballot. Student Body president The president oversees the executive branch and is the face of Student Government. They’re expected to attend administration meetings to represent student issues and stay involved on campus. Student Body vice president The vice president is in charge of admissions, ensuring all applicants are up to Student Government’s standards. They’re additionally responsible for building a reputation with campus organizations. Mr. and Ms. UTA Mr. and Ms. UTA serve as representatives of the campus. They are members of the ambassador executive board and co-presidents of the UTA Ambassadors who work to represent the student body. UTA Ambassadors Led by Mr. and Ms. UTA, the ambassadors serve as hosts and hostesses for the university. They help coordinate and represent UTA at events and foster community engagement. Student senators The senators are student representatives who listen to and address concerns within their respective colleges before bringing them to the administrative level. Student senators serve one-year or six-month terms. @PMalkomes news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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- UT Arlington baseball, softball and tennis to compete this weekUTA baseball and softball face stiff competition this week, while the tennis teams gear up for next week’s Western Athletic Conference tournament. Here is the schedule for Tuesday through April 8. Baseball Coming off back-to-back losses, the baseball team looks to bounce back against No. 17 Dallas Baptist University at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Horner Ballpark. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+. The team will remain on the road for a three-game series against Lamar University. The first game is set for 6 p.m. Friday, followed by 5 p.m. Saturday and the finale at 1 p.m. Sunday. Softball The softball team will match up against No. 2 University of Oklahoma at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Allan Saxe Field. The Sooners are the reigning four-time NCAA national champions. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+. Track and field The track and field teams will head to Denton, Texas, on Friday to compete in the Bill Schmidt Invite hosted by the University of North Texas. Men’s tennis With the WAC tournament approaching, UTA tennis is closing the regular season slate. The men’s tennis team will return home to host Prairie View A&M University at 10 a.m. Wednesday, returning Thursday to face Abilene Christian University at 2 p.m. Both games will be at the UTA Tennis Center. Women’s tennis The women’s tennis team will travel to take on UT San Antonio at 1 p.m. Friday. The team will play in a back-to-back, returning home to host Prairie View AMU at 11 a.m. Saturday at the UTA Tennis Center. Women’s golf The women’s golf team will remain in Dallas-Fort Worth to face Southern Methodist University in the Veritex Bank Collegiate at Trinity Forest Golf Club. The first 36 holes are scheduled for April 7, with the final round on April 8. @tdreevess sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- UT Arlington baseball drops series against California Baptist UniversityUTA baseball (8-16, 2-4) lost to California Baptist University (16-12, 4-2) 6-3 on Sunday and dropped the weekend series at Clay Gould Ballpark. The Mavericks began the series with a 7-6 win Friday. In game two of the three-game series, UTA was on the other side of a 7-6 score, tying the series at 1-1. The Mavericks headed into game three hoping to win the series over a Western Athletic Conference rival. Head coach Mike Trapasso said the team played well up until the final three outs. “It was really a good college baseball game until the last inning, when we couldn’t throw strikes and couldn’t make plays,” he said, “But that’ll hopefully be a learning experience to play all 27 [outs].” After a scoreless first inning, the Lancers earned the first run aided by a wild pitch from the Mavericks and a single. The Mavericks equalized in the bottom of the fourth inning jump-started by Tyce Armstrong’s, redshirt junior first baseman, leadoff double. Armstrong scored the tying run after a throwing error by the Lancers. Later in the inning, senior catcher Parker Airhart drove in an RBI with a big hit to left field, scoring junior outfielder Jake Martinez to give UTA the lead going into the fifth inning. CBU responded with a run in the top of the sixth inning, tying the game 2-2. Freshman infielder Austin Phillips stood out, assisting on a double play in the top of the seventh, providing a much-needed defensive spark. “[They] made great plays behind me. The pop ups, the ground balls, and made the plays for me. That's all you can ask for,” redshirt senior pitcher Joe Steeber said. Steeber recorded four strikeouts in 7.2 innings. UTA regained the lead in the seventh inning when junior infielder Xavier Melendez singled to score Phillips. The Mavericks led 3-2. After subbing Steeber out, UTA held on to its lead until the ninth inning, when the game began to unravel. The Maverick defense struggled to keep runners off base. A couple of pitching changes weren’t enough for the Mavericks to overcome this. With bases loaded, the Lancers scored four unanswered runs. Trapasso highlighted the pitching struggles late in the game. “You walk two guys with a one-run lead, you’re going to lose. That’s just the way it is,” Trapasso said. The Mavericks had one more chance to make a comeback in the bottom of the ninth but were only able to get one runner on base. The team will remain in Dallas-Fort Worth for a game against No. 17 Dallas Baptist University at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Horner Ballpark. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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- Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers and book sale in this week’s To-Do ListFrom country music to Dallas sports, residents have plenty to do in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week. Music Listen to a modern twist on American country when Chapel Hart performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Arlington Music Hall. See the trio that received a golden buzzer on America's Got Talent. Tickets start at $32 and doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sports Watch the Dallas Stars take to the ice against the Philadelphia Flyers at 1 p.m. Saturday at American Airlines Center. Tickets start at $65 and doors open at 11:30 a.m. See the Texas Rangers gear up for their regular season during their preseason match-up as they take on the Kansas City Royals at 7:05 p.m. Monday at Globe Life Field. Tickets start at $13.86 available on the MLB website. Entertainment Find the perfect book, movie or album while giving back to the community at the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Meadowbrook Recreation Center. The semi-annual sale offers over 36 categories of books with most items priced at $1. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Monster trucks, food and music in this week's To-Do ListFrom a Texas street food festival to an Elvis tribute show, there’s plenty for Mavericks to do in Arlington during spring break. Sports Residents can see monster trucks at Monster Jam at 7 p.m. Saturday at AT&T Stadium. The all-day event features fan favorites like “Grave Digger” Adam Anderson, “El Toro Loco” Jamey Garner and “Megalodon” Todd Leduc. Before the event, the 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pit Party gives attendees the chance to meet the drivers and crews and see the trucks up close. Tickets are available online and doors open 5:30 p.m. Entertainment The Arlington Museum of Art has multiple exhibits residents can see. In “Wicked Threads: The Artistry of Costume in Oz,” the museum showcases costumes worn by the cast of the 2024 film Wicked. The “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” and “All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives” showcase iconic costumes and jewelry worn in Disney films. The “Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition” showcases the life of Diana told through the lens of an official royal photographer. Tickets for the Disney and Diana exhibits can be purchased online, while the Wicked exhibition is free. Attendees can visit the museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays. Eat your fill from 2 to 8 p.m. March 15 and 16 at the 2025 Texas Street Food Festival at Texas Live! Featuring Texas’ best food trucks and restaurants, everything will be priced $5 or less. VIP admission is $59.99 and includes a two hour express early entry pass to the festival from noon to 2 p.m., two drink tickets, 25% off merchandise and more. General admission is $9.99 and includes a free drink. Tickets can be purchased online. Music Residents can see The King: A Tribute to Elvis from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 15 at Arlington Music Hall. The show features Moses Snow and Vince King, two acclaimed Elvis tribute artists. Tickets can be purchased on their website. news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
