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Marie Pastucek

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Arlington, Tx- Marie Pastucek was born in the 1920′s in the beautiful state of Texas. At the tender age of 4 years old she would encounter and epidemic that would cause here to almost lose her life, Polio. Poliomyelitis, or infantile paralysis, is a virus disease affecting the central nervous system. Throughout most of human history the polio virus was ubiquitous and infected almost all children as soon as they were weaned from breast milk to a mixed diet, but infection caused symptoms in only a small minority. Marie was apart of that small minority. Due to her strong will to survive Marie beat the disease and was able to live a normal life. She would bear seven kids and of the seven the most decorated would be her eldest son Robert Pastucek. Robert would join the Air Force, first becoming a Basic Airman, then becoming a Colonel for the historical Vietnam War. Marie said her son was a true leader his whole life. She is proud that her son was able to serve his country proud. Now a retired veteran Robert lives in Arlington, VA. While Marie lives in Arlington, TX. There bond still remains close even miles apart. Robert has put his military background to use building his own Cessna plane with an extra gas tank. Why the extra tank? Richard wanted the ability to fly from Virginia to Texas to visit his mother, a strong-willed Texan that has endured her own triumphs.

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Whats your favorite sport?

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Arlington, TX-According to many University of Texas Arlington students and faculty the Mens basketball program is the most enjoyable UTA sport to watch. This years attendance increase can be contributed to the programs opening of the brand new College Park Center. The majority of students say they are interested in college sports and enjoy attending sporting events on campus such as baseball, track & field, volleyball, and intramural football. A vast majority said they would attend more games if they had more knowledge of when they took place. Some students said they were only interested in professional sports such as the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and the Dallas Stars.

By Cornelius Thompson Jr.

Presidential Characteristics?

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Arlington, Tx- With the Presidential campaign in full swing UT-Arlington students are weighing in on more than just the normal policies and procedures to choose a President. Some students say looks have a great deal to do with who is elected while others say it is based on integrity. UTA students say they want a President they can be proud of and can look up to like a father figure. In all, students agree whether Democrat or Republican they will choose the President that seems to want to help out all walks of life, but still add it does not hurt if they can deem themselves trustworthy.

By Cornelius Thompson Jr.

Fifth year Senior Bianca Sauls excels in two sports

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Bianca Sauls is no rookie to playing sports at the University of Texas-Arlington. Sauls previous four years of school were as a student athlete, but by way of UTA’s volleyball team. This year the fifth year senoir has got a chance to showcase her basketball skill and has only made UTA’s womens Coach Samanatha Morrow think what could have been if Sauls would have played for her all four years. Sauls has led the Mavericks in scoring, minutes played, and rebounding this year. Even though this is her first year playing basketball for the school, Sauls is still considered a senior, which she is the only one on the team. Coaches and teammates say her knack for the game even though she played another sport while in college was still there.

By: Cornelius Thompson Jr.

Blindfolded Marathon Runner

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Austin Tx- Austin resident EJ Scott is raising awareness of the disease CHOROIDAREMA or C-H-M, a genetic eye disease that slowly erodes your periphery vision and eventually your central vision. But the way he is raising awareness is what’s causing a stir. He is running marathons without using a crucial tool that every other marathon runner will be using, his eyesight. EJ has to run each race blindfolded because the exposure to sunlight would further damage his eyes. EJ’s brother and 7 year old son also have been diagnosed with the disease, which has no cure prompting EJ to do something to gain attention. EJ will be running in twelve marathons this year, one every month hoping to raise $12,000 per marathon. He’s already competed in two marathons, with the second being over the weekend in Lance Armstrong Cancer awareness event. His next race will be in Los Angeles, March 18. You can learn more about his condition at C-H-M–dot–org.\

By Cornelius Thompson Jr.

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.