The Shorthorn

The Shorthorn serves as the student-operated newspaper for The University of Texas at Arlington. Established in 1919, we have been sharing news for over a century and launched our online presence in 1997. Amid the many changes on campus, The Shorthorn has stood the test of time as one of the oldest traditions, second only to the Sam Houston Rifles drill team. We shifted to a daily publication in 1977 after previously being released biweekly and weekly. In the fall of 2012, we embraced a digital-first approach, offering news online every day and releasing a print edition weekly on Wednesdays. Additionally, we provide a daily email newsletter that highlights new content available on our website.

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UTA prepares for federal funding cuts with key changes

1 week ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes

UTA is preparing for budget cuts in a variety of sectors due to decreased funding from the federal government, according to an email sent Monday from President Jennifer Cowley. In preparation for the decrease in funding, UTA will be pausing hiring and salary adjustments, reducing administrative and academic unit budgets and carefully reviewing software and computing device purchases.
Residents protest in Arlington as part of nationwide 'No Kings' movement

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | James Ward |Pedro Malkomes

Patriotic garments and American flags lined Abram Street on Saturday. Over 1,000 miles away in Washington, D.C., people rallied in similar attire for Flag Day and the Military’s 250th anniversary parade. Demonstrations in Arlington and hundreds of locations nationwide held a different meaning: “No Kings.” The growing organization and movement push to “reject authoritarianism” displayed by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to the “No Kings” website.
Victim injured in train-pedestrian incident

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes

A person was injured after a train-pedestrian accident on the tracks near South Cooper Street on Wednesday morning, according to the Arlington Police Department. Based on the investigation, the police believe the incident was a suicide attempt, Tim Ciesco, APD media relations coordinator said in an email. At 7:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to a train vs pedestrian incident, Ciesco said. The victim — an adult male — was transported to the hospital and listed in critical condition.
UTA braces for White House’s travel ban, reversal of Texas Dream Act

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

UTA anticipates significant impacts after recent legal and federal agency developments, according to an email sent Tuesday from the Executive Orders and Federal Change Task Force. While the university did not disclose the immediate impact, Shelby Boseman, chief legal officer and chair of the task force, said in the statement that the White House’s recent travel ban and the state’s reversal on in-state tuition for students without legal status will affect UTA.
Tarrant County's redistricting: the result, the response and what's next

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes |Taylor Sansom

Last week, over 100 citizens stepped foot into the Tarrant County Commissioners Court in Fort Worth to voice their opinions on the controversial redistricting plan. Students and residents, mayors and councilmen, Republicans and Democrats — the county-wide redistricting effort demanded the attention of every demographic. In a 3-2 vote, the commissioners passed Map 7, splitting Arlington into multiple precincts and laying the groundwork for a further Republican majority among the court.
Review: Addison Rae’s debut album is lush, sharp and breathes fresh air into modern pop

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Rarely has anyone benefited from a rebrand like Addison Rae. Rae, whose stardom started from posting viral TikTok dancing clips and has amassed almost 90 million followers on the platform, and her brilliant team of creative directors have tried hard to make her new aesthetics appear like they haven’t tried at all. She began rocking Y2K-inspired looks — ultra-mini ra-ra skirts, cropped denim jean jackets, a bellybutton piercing and low-rise jeans. Rae flaunted an old iPod Nano like a trendy toy.
Stalking and reckless damage or destruction of property in this week’s crime log

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | James Ward

This is a crime wrap-up from May 28 to June 1. Reckless damage or destruction of property On May 28, a female staff member reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. Separately, on May 28, a male student reported damage to his bike while it was parked, McCord said. On June 1, an unaffiliated male reported damage to his vehicle while it was parked, McCord said.
UTA to introduce dashboard tracking students’ well-being

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Michelle Kelly noticed that counseling services couldn't be the only way of supporting students' health and well-being. Kelly, assistant vice president for health and well-being in Student Affairs, likened the process to raising frogs in a pond. When a frog behaves strangely or becomes ill, people don't look at the individual case and hope it recovers on its own. Instead, they look at the environment.
Tarrant County Commissioners Court approves controversial redistricting plan

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes |Taylor Sansom

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a controversial redistricting map in its Tuesday meeting, splitting Arlington into multiple precincts and pushing to further increase the court’s current 3-2 Republican majority. The decision culminated in a 3-2 vote, with Democratic commissioners Alisa Simmons and Roderick Miles Jr. in opposition, following hours of tense discussion and public comment.
UTA, TCC leaders tout success in preparing students for workforce, anticipate growth

1 month ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Leaders of UTA and Tarrant County College see their institutions’ partnership as the way to strengthen economic opportunities in North Texas. “We're united by a belief that when our students thrive, so does our entire region,” UTA President Jennifer Cowley told business and collegiate leaders at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s third annual State of Higher Education event Thursday at College Park Center.