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University of Arlington gets a new Athletic Director

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University of Texas-Arlington received a new Athletic Director effective February 1st. Jim Baker will head the athletic program. Baker just had to take the drive north on I-35 to take on his new role, as he was Associate Athletic Director at the University of Texas-Austin for the past 20 years. UTA coaches as well as President of the school James Spaniolo are excited about the experience Baker brings to the University. Baker will be the 6 athletic director at the University of Arlington since they have become a NCAA Division 1 program. Baker replaces Pete Carlon as athletic director who was AD of the school for the past 16 years.

By CorneliusThompson Jr.

University of Texs Arlington All-American excels in the Heptathlon

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The 2011 Mens Track & Field First-Team All-American Romain Martin of University of Texas Arlington totaled 5,796 points and won six of the seven events in his first track meet of the season . He needed 5,750 points to earn the automatic spot in the 2012 NCAA Indoor Championships in the Heptathlon.  Martin beat out the competition by more than 900 points at the invitational.   Martin was ranked preseason #1 in the Heptathlon in recent polls and also holds the all time record in points at The University of Texas Arlington in both the Heptathlon(5897) and the Decathlon(7867).

By Cornelius Thompson Jr.

Annual Activities Fair shows a variety of Organizations!

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Are you a student at the University of Texas-Arlington? If so, and you got the chance to attend the annual Spring  Activities Fair you were able to see a buffet of co-curricular organizations.  The Fair held at the Palo Duro Lounge this year due to rain had everyting from Frisbee organizations to student car racing clubs.  With UTA being such a diverse campus, students were able to find organizations that fit more than just there regular hobbies.  Students were also able to recieve free give aways from local banks that took place in the event by helping student open free checking accounts. The Fair is also held every year for students to get aquainted with their peers.

By: Cornelius Thompson Jr.