Day: November 13, 2017
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Chess program experiences rapid growth
Throughout its 21 years, the UTD chess program has evolved through improving recruitment processes to keep up with the increasing competitiveness in the American collegiate chess scene. Just last month, the chess team defeated Texas Tech and UT Rio Grande Valley to place first in Texas. The program has also been ranked first in the…
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‘Orient Express’ lacks closure
“Murder on the Orient Express” is a mystery movie based on the novel of the same name. While it was enjoyable and well-produced, it left much to be desired, including a satisfying closure to the story. The movie centers around a group of passengers aboard a train called The Orient Express that derails, where one…
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New ‘Pocket Camp’ game returns to roots
“Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is Nintendo’s newest addition to the “Animal Crossing” series. It makes a good addition to the series, as it remains true to the original games without watering it down for the mobile platform, and strengthens Nintendo’s lineup of mobile applications. “Pocket Camp” surpassed my expectations. As the first mobile “Animal Crossing”…
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Pinpointing pain
In 2011, UTD’s neuroscience professor developed a pain cream to treat persistent pain in his own foot. Years later, Ted’s Pain Cream is available on the market to help consumers with their chronic pain as it awaits FDA approval. Theodore Price, associate professor and the head of the neuroscience program, introduced Ted’s Pain Cream to…
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SG Report 11/13/17
UTD Mobile App The Office of Information Technology released version 1.0 of the UTD mobile app on Oct. 24. The official app for UTD hosts 17 features allowing students to access campus-related information and content. Features include a map, directory, parking information, calendar and Comet cab/cruiser information. Student Government President JW Van Der Schans plans…
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Diversity through liberal arts
A new honors cohort launched this semester for students majoring in the liberal arts. Edward Harpham, dean of the Hobson Wildenthal Honors College, led the project to form a Liberal Arts Honors cohort at UTD. Students in either the School of Arts and Humanities or the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences are eligible…
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Success through application
Two UTD student teams were declared winners of three spot prizes at HackTX 17, the largest annual hackathon in Texas on Oct. 28. One of the teams won Facebook’s “Community Building” award for building Friendzy — a Facebook native chatbot that connects you with similar people in your local area. The other team won Microsoft’s…
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Conservative comedian asked to leave campus by UTD Officials
Steven Crowder, a conservative political commentator, was asked to leave campus after he conducted a series of interviews with UTD students without permission from the university. The YouTube video of the interviews has since garnered over 1 million views. The video, “I’m Pro-Gun: Change My Mind,” features Crowder talking with two students about the Second…
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Comets win homecoming game 56 – 32 against Rams
The women’s basketball team entered the season strong with their first win, 56 – 32 over the Huston–Tillotson Rams in the homecoming game. Afternoon festivities attracted a crowd of 690 people for the 5 p.m. game against the Rams. By the end of the first period, the Comets gained a large lead of 10 points.…
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Clogged toilet disrupts classes
A sewage overflow in a Hoblitzelle Hall bathroom disrupted classes and forced several faculty and staff to temporarily relocate offices. On Oct. 28, the Facilities Management office received a call alerting them to what was described as standing water in the women’s restrooms at Hoblitzelle Hall. When they arrived at HH, they discovered that the…