Day: November 13, 2017
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Accessible buildings, ethical parking needed
UTD tries to be an accommodating campus for all students, but parking policies and older buildings can hamper the movement of students with physical disabilities. At UTD, students with a handicap placard are required to purchase a $140 parking pass in order to park in state-designated handicap spaces. It’s commendable that UTD discounts their handicap…
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College campuses are key to bridging political, cultural gaps
The current political climate has made honest discussion a precarious activity. The country is divided more than ever along political lines. A Pew Research Center study found that the political divide reached record levels during Obama’s presidency, and the recent election of Donald Trump has made matters worse. In this bleak reality, it seems unlikely…
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Creating “Coco”
Can you describe your role as a concept artist in the making of “Coco?” I got to work on a lot of different things, like sets, characters, background characters, graphics and color. I also worked on a lot of translations as one of the few Mexicans on the project. I got to join the team…
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ASC Tournament Recap
Women’s cross country wins back-to-back titles The women’s cross-country team took first place at their conference tournament on Oct. 28. Senior Lindsey Rayborn scored first place overall, breaking the ASC championship record. Rayborn said after the team won first last year, they wanted to start a winning streak. Now that they have, Rayborn said she believes…
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Helping with hearing
When Jackie Clark was in Mozambique for her first deployment, she gave a young man a hearing aid. It was the first one she ever gave out as a humanitarian. He was found wandering the streets of Mozambique during the civil war as a toddler. Clark met him at an orphanage when he was possibly…
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Kickstarter game offers challenging gameplay
“Throne of Lies” is an online, hidden identity roleplaying game available for PC. Take on the role of member in your King’s court in a Game of Thrones-style battle of wits, which is great for single players and groups of friends online. Styled after the tabletop games “Mafia” and “Werewolf,” “Throne of Lies” assigns each…