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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UT System Board of Regents approves updated master plan, new UC

1 week ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes

The UT System Board of Regents met with UTA President Jennifer Cowley and other stakeholders to discuss updates to UTA’s Campus Master Plan, the new University Center, UTA West funding and more during its Wednesday and Thursday meetings. The board approved the updated Campus Master Plan after a presentation from Cowley. The Campus Master Plan helps UTA re-examine physical campus improvements every 10 to 20 years and prioritize near, medium and long-term capital improvements.
All 27 UTA students’ SEVIS records reinstated after federal reversal of terminations

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

All 27 UTA students who had their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System records terminated have had them reinstated after a federal reversal, university spokesperson Joe Carpenter confirmed Tuesday in an email. The changes come following an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday, which notified the reinstatement of thousands of international students whose visa registrations were revoked due to minor, and often dismissed, legal infractions, according to Politico.
Arlington Police confirm 1 injured in Cooper Street accident

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes

A student received not life-threatening injuries after an accident Thursday at the intersection of South Cooper Street and Mitchell Street, according to the Arlington Police Department. Around 11:40 a.m., officers responded to the scene to investigate a reported auto-pedestrian collision, said Tim Ciesco, Arlington Police Department media relations coordinator, in an email.
Arlington Police confirm one injured in Cooper Street accident

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes

A student received not life-threatening injuries after an accident Thursday at the intersection of South Cooper Street and Mitchell Street, according to the Arlington Police Department. Around 11:40 a.m., officers responded to the scene to investigate a reported auto-pedestrian collision, said Tim Ciesco, Arlington Police Department media relations coordinator, in an email.
Arlington’s barbecue restaurant maintains success by embracing traditions

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Paul Lovato watched Jambo’s BBQ pitmaster make a chopped brisket sandwich. He started counting. One. Two. Three. Four. Forty-three. The number of steps along the small kitchen to complete the sandwich. That was in 2013, on the day before he officially took over Jambo’s BBQ in Rendon, Texas, from founder and pitbuilder Jamie Geer, Lovato said. The restaurant later had two more locations, but following personal family matters, he now only owns the location on West Division Street, bought in 2016.
Arlington’s tucked-away gem provides explosive mix of barbecue and Mexican flavors

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Barbecue has been a journey for 225° BBQ co-owner Rene Ramirez — literally. Before settling into its current location on East Main Street in east Arlington, 225° BBQ started as a food truck in Dallas in 2018. Then, it bounced to Grand Prairie, Texas, to various parking lots and eventually to where it is now. Although the location didn’t work out for a while, they were asked to come back and now own the spot. But Ramirez has not settled.
Arlington’s 18-year-old blends traditional Texas barbecue with Lebanese flavors

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Marc Fadel woke up at 7:40 a.m. on a Thursday. Around noon, he would start prepping for his barbecue food truck’s 5 p.m. Friday opening. Trim the brisket. Make the rubs and sauces. Prep the vegetables. But there was an issue. “I got to UTA so fast,” Fadel said. “I’m running across campus, and I got there, 8:02. Luckily, the professor still let me take the exam.” At 18 years old, Fadel is a construction management freshman at UTA who also runs his business, Habibi Barbecue, on West Arkansas Lane.
Arlington’s Hurtado Barbecue finds great success through Mexi-cue flavors

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Behind the modest-sized, single-story Hurtado Barbecue restaurant on East Front Street, five 1,000-gallon smokers run simultaneously. It’s around 2:15 p.m. on a recent Friday. Two pitmasters have been in the smoker area trimming and preparing the meat since 4 a.m. Soon they will tag out for the two other pitmasters who will stay past closing when necessary. “There’s no cutting corners, any of that,” pitmaster Chris Kurosky said.
Sexual assault, theft of property and criminal mischief in this week’s crime log

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Pedro Malkomes

This is a crime wrap-up from April 16 to 18. Theft of property On April 16, a female staff member reported the theft of a gift basket, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. Theft of property worth $100 to $750 is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both. The case is still active. Sexual assaultOn April 17, a female student reported to Title IX a sexual assault by a known associate, McCord said.
UTA Cinematic Arts is preparing for increasing North Texas film industry. Here’s how

3 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | Dang Le

Joseph Balderas realized his childhood dream when he finally stepped foot on a professional film set in April 2024. “I was like a kid in a candy store,” said Balderas, a cinematic arts graduate student. The experience, earned through a UTA professor’s recommendation, gave Balderas a firsthand look at how a $10 million film set operates as a production assistant.