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2 weeks ago | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward |Pedro Malkomes
Flags, signs and chants calling out President Donald Trump and Elon Musk waved Saturday as residents gathered at the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Arlington. About 377 responded to the call, but that expectation was far exceeded. Rallying in opposition to the Trump administration and its policies, the Hands Off! movement saw over 1,200 demonstrations Saturday across Texas and the nation, according to an Associated Press article.
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2 weeks ago | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward |Pedro Malkomes
Flags, signs and chants calling out President Donald Trump and Elon Musk waved Saturday as residents gathered at the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Arlington. About 377 responded to the call, but that expectation was far exceeded. Rallying in opposition to the Trump administration and its policies, the Hands Off! movement saw over 1,200 demonstrations Saturday across Texas and the nation, according to an Associated Press article.
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1 month ago | 
theshorthorn.com | Dang Le |Christine Vo |James Ward
Five years ago, coronavirus took hold and changed the world. Today, while many have declared that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, others find it as visceral as yesterday. We asked former Shorthorn editors and staff members to revisit content published during the uncertainty of the global pandemic. Routines and rituals were altered. Grief, fear and isolation were widespread issues. For some, their lives will never be the same.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward
Heading into the spring semester, the university has several construction projects across campus, ranging from new facilities to building renovations. Drew Miller, senior associate vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, said construction is an ongoing cycle.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward
With the new semester in session, students can utilize campus transportation to get around campus and Arlington. MavMover, RAPID and the Late Night Security Escort Service are free for students while Veo scooters and bikes can be used for a surcharge. MavMover MavMover is a shuttle bus network helping students travel throughout campus and participating apartments.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward
With the new semester in session, students can utilize campus transportation to get around campus and Arlington. MavMover, RAPID and the Late Night Security Escort Service are free for students while Veo scooters and bikes can be used for a surcharge. MavMover MavMover is a shuttle bus network helping students travel throughout campus and participating apartments.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward
This week, Metroplex residents can anticipate mild and chilly weather with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s. Sarah Barnes, National Weather Service meteorologist, said a cold front will come in late Sunday bringing cooler temperatures early in the week. “Low temperatures should reach just below freezing, right around 31 to 32 degrees, and then the rest of the week will be on a gradual warming trend,” Barnes said.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward
As the holiday season approaches, the City of Arlington brings German Christmas traditions in celebration of its sister city with a Bavarian-themed market. The 14th annual Texas Christkindl Market returns to Arlington from Friday to Sunday, and Nov. 29 through Dec. 23. Hosted by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, a tree lighting ceremony will kick off the grand opening Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes |Orlando A Torres |James Ward
For a brief moment Monday afternoon, National Medal of Honor Museum construction workers exchanged their tools for American flags, waving them against the wind alongside hundreds of citizens. The patriotic demonstrations were part of Arlington’s inaugural Texas Veterans Day Parade, which brought the community together to honor Texas’ veterans with live music, a drone show and various other festivities across the Arlington Entertainment District.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | James Ward
Smart devices are everywhere, and for all the good they do, there is still plenty of bad. According to an article published in peer-reviewed journal Clinical Psychological Science, college students average six hours and 53 minutes of screen time daily, picking up their phones 113 times. Assistant psychology professor Bonnie Laster said in an email that screen time can be detrimental for college students in various ways. It can cut into studying, sleep schedules and discourage social interaction.
