NORTH TEXAS DAILY, September 7 VOLUME 100, ISSUE 02

Arts, Antiques, Auto show rides into Denton

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Did You Know?SCENECONTENT

SPORTS Football opens

Apogee’s second yearPage 3

FOOD Pumpkin pie smoothie provides cool fall treatPage 6

FOODFood snobs gives Bull

Chicks a thumbs up Page 6

REVIEWMatchbox Twenty scores with � � h albumPage 7

FASHION Students show o� colorful body art

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JULIE BIRDIntern

UNT’s nuclear technology program gives students a powerful opportunity to work and study at a nuclear power plant. The nuclear energy industry, although controversial, is a valuable component in our country’s energy production.

Classes in the program are funded by and taught at Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth in Glen Rose.

“Nuclear power is the key to solving our nation’s energ y needs,” said mechanical and energy engineering senior Herbert Jones, who is currently enrolled in a course focusing on the design and operation of nuclear power plants.

There are 65 nuclear power plants in the U.S., including two in Texas, which produce 19 percent of the coun-try’s electricit y, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Employees at the power plant can participate in the program to earn a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engi-neering technology. UNT engineering students willing to make the two-hour drive once a week are also welcome to take the classes.

The College of Engineering also plans to offer an on-campus nuclear technology minor next semester.

A meltdown at a nuclear power plant in Japan last year, triggered by a devastating tsunami, has brought worldwide negative attention to nuclear energy and led to an exten-

UNT engineers go nuclear,learn at nearby power plant

sive re-evaluation of the safety of plants in the U.S.

Students in the program this semester will be participating in a project to improve the safety of Comanche Peak.

“Comanche Peak is taking steps to ensure that the plant will be as safe as possible, and I am excited to be a part of this endeavor,” Jones said. “I plan on changing the way people look at this industry.”

Although the nuclear industry’s growth has been temporarily put on hold, there is still a great need for knowledgeable workers, said engi-neering technology lecturer Jerome Davis, who teaches the classes at Comanche Peak.

“There are between 80,000 and 90,000 people working in nuclear energy, and two-thirds of those people are over the age of 55, so those jobs will need to be filled,” he said.

Source: Nuclear Energy InstituteGRAPHIC BY THERESE MENDEZ/ DESIGN EDITOR

19.2%of the United Statesʼ electicity comes from nuclear energy

Texas has four reactors: two at Comanche Peak and two at South Texas Power Plant in east Houston

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Friday 09.07.20123SportsSCENE

TYLER OWENSSenior Sta� Writer

he Mean Green (0-1) will be looking for its first victory of the

season and its first home opener victory since 2006 when it plays the Texas Southern Tigers (1-0) on Saturday.

Head coach Dan McCarney believes that the team needs the support of the student body in order to be successful.

“Our home opener obviously is really important,” McCarney said. “We need to know that we can get this thing started the right way this weekend, with the help of our fans and our students, so that this is a really, really hard place to come win games if you’re a visitor in Apogee Stadium.”

UNT’s efforts on special teams, ball security and Louisiana State Universit y ’s top-ranked defense plagued the Mean Green last week, and it will be looking to improve in all facets of the game.

“Offensively you can’t go three-and-out 10 out of 14 times. It’s unfair to your football team,” McCarney said. “I didn’t sense anybody giving in because it’s LSU, but a 27-point loss is a 27-point loss. It’s unacceptable. We’ve got to get a lot better than that.”

Although TSU is not as highly-touted as LSU, the Mean Green is preparing as if it were taking on the best team in the country this week.

“Every game’s the same,” redshirt junior quarterback Derek Thompson said. “We don’t prepare any differently for one over the other.”

In the first-ever game at Apogee Stadium last year, a crowd of more than 28,000 fans packed the stadium

Mean Green faces Texas Southern

to see UNT play against the Houston Cougars.

Political science senior Paul Hill said that the support of the student body depends on the success of the Mean Green on the field. At halftime of the game against Houston, UNT was down 20-17, but ended up losing 48-23 after being outscored 28-6 in the second half.

“In the opener last year it was pretty cool because there were a lot of people there, especially for the first half, and it was really crazy, but as people left

the score got worse and more people left,” Hill said. “The one thing that’s really going to get people there is UNT doing well.”

Heading into Saturday’s game, the Mean Green is confident that it can have a successful season if it can over-come its problems from last week.

“I thought there was grit, I thought there was determination, I thought there was toughness [against LSU],” McCarney said. “I don’t love my team any less, but I’m not backing off my expectations and what I demand from them. We’ve got to play a heck of a lot better this week than we did last

[week].”Saturday’s game is set to begin at 6

p.m., and student tickets are free with a UNT ID.

PHOTO BY JAMES COREAS/VISUALS EDITOR

Senior tight end Andrew Power looks for an opening during a game last season at Apogee Stadium. The Mean Green plays Texas Southern on Saturday at 6 p.m.

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Friday 09.07.20125EventSCENE4 EventSCENEFriday 09.07.2012

mbling along South Locust Street, several repair garages

display restored vintage cars. Further up the street and into the Square, the mini-mall and antique shops separate small art galleries and coffee houses.

A small-town feel mixes with two vibrant universities to produce Denton’s signature vibe of history and art.

This feeling is embodied in the annual Arts, Antiques and Autos Extravaganza, taking place tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Square.

Now in its 13th year, the festival, hosted by Denton Main Street Association, celebrates Denton’s history and evolving art scene.

The event, which is expected to bring between 7,000 and 8,000 visitors

to downtown, will feature attractions such as a coloring contest for kids, an auto show for car enthusiasts, business vendors and artwork displays as well as the event’s first-ever art contest.

“This is our showcase event for downtown,” Main Street Event Coordinator Christine Gossett said. “It brings people together in a neigh-borly setting to have a nice day down-

town and then support our university community.”

HistoryThe idea for the festival devel-

oped after the History Channel came through Denton in 1999 as part of their “Pit Stop” show and brought hundreds of classic cars through the Square.

“ Thousands of residents came out for 15 minutes just to see these

cars,” Gossett said. “The town looked nostalgic and cool. It let us take a picture of downtown, and we brought it to life in this vibrant community place.”

With cars parked by 9 a.m. and vendors ready at their booths, visitors will have a chance to stroll through the Square and vote for their favorite antique car, discuss artwork and have their family heirlooms appraised at

local antique shops. The event started as a way to get

people downtown, Gossett said. “The idea was to feature what down-

town has,” she said. “Autos add to days of downtown past, and custom hot rods take you back in time. There are new art galleries, and those and the antique shops are always here.”

It costs between $9,000 and $12,000 to produce the event, which is funded

by local business sponsors. Denton Main Street relies on 30

volunteers per three-hour shift to man booths and keep the event running smoothly.

“Finding volunteers is our biggest challenge,” Gossett said. “Luckily, Denton is a volunteer-oriented commu-nity, and we support all community events, but very few of us are paid staff. We are a growing community with lots to do and lots of choices.”

ArtsThree envelopes were stacked on

Robin Huttash’s counter – one orange, another manila, the other white and glossy. The envelopes were full of pictures and belonged to the three artists who submitted work for the very first Arts, Antiques and Autos art contest.

The contest was open to all Denton residents, including students, and Huttash, owner of A Creative Art STUDIO, collected the submissions.

While all artwork was accepted, the three artists who entered – Lily Mirsky, Gabrielle Ethington and Isabel Cano – were photographers.

Gossett said the small amount of time given to artists was the reason for so few entries.

Cano, a UNT alumna, immigrated to the United States in 1975 and worked as a graphic designer in Dallas for five years before moving to Denton, where she says it was love at first sight.

“What drove me to want to partici-pate was my love for Denton and being able to share this feeling with the people that would look at the pieces,” Cano said. “It sounds very cheesy, but it is true. I entered because I am familiar with the festival from previous years and wanted to participate and contribute in some way to the spirit of Denton.”

One of her pieces, a picture of a bumper sticker on a car that says “I Heart Denton,” was produced for the Denton Camera Club.

Her other piece is a shot of her truck and smart car in front of the courthouse. She said it took her about a week after hearing about the contest to submit her pieces.

“The role of the art competition, introduced this year, is very impor-tant, because it represents the present creative energy that exists in Denton,” Cano said. “In my mind, the arts, antiques and autos are

related in that they all hold the spirit of the country, that of Texas and then that of Denton simultaneously.”

AntiquesIn a similar fashion to “Antiques

Roadshow,” three Denton antique and jewelry shops will host visitors curious about “Attic Treasure,” Denton Main Street’s term for the oddities and histor-ical belongings often hidden away in boxes somewhere.

“Everybody thinks their stuff is worth a million dollars,” W. Douglas Antiques co-owner Shirley Carrigan said. “It’s tricky because everything has value, but it’s relative.”

County Seat Antiques and Amyx Fine Jewelry, along with W. Douglas Antiques, will analyze and determine the monetary value of hundreds of items brought into their stores.

Carrigan’s shop, which specializes in clocks, has been part of the extrava-ganza for six years and has seen items ranging from glass Coke bottles to valu-able family heirlooms.

“It ’s an investment, buying an antique,” Carrigan said. “You seldom lose money, and it’s an heirloom. Autos are antiques, too. Maybe two out of 10 items are exceptional, but it’s all relative.”

Visitors can purchase a $5 appraisal ticket at the event to bring into the shop and have their items appraised.

AutosGene’s Garage, with a gravel

driveway and barnlike workspace, employs one of Denton’s prominent vintage car restorers, Brian Hughes.

Hughes will be showing his 1969 red and white Chevrolet pickup in this year’s extravaganza, his fifth year partici-pating in the event. He was a judge in 2010 and 2011 and has now returned to restoring automobiles.

“This truck has original Denton glass on it from the ’50s or ’60s,” Hughes said. “I traded my driving, air-conditioned Ford pickup for this thing that wouldn’t even start. But I was looking for a project and something with history.”

A car show veteran, Hughes went to every show in the DFW metroplex in the ’80s and ’90s and won awards for a ’68 Camaro and ’64 Cadillac de Ville.

“Now there are less people that do it, but I just haven’t grown up,” Hughes said. “These cars are art on wheels, between the paint scheme, interiors – it’s rolling art.”

Arts, Antiques, Autos extravaganza hits Denton Square

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ANADIA HILLSenior Sta� Writer

Left: The winning piece of art, currently held at the A Creative Art STUDIO, will be auc-tioned and the money donated to the Denton Main Street Association. Top right: Brian Hughes’ ’69 Chevy antique shortbed is one of the more than 200 other vintage cars that will be at the Arts, Antiques and Autos Extravaganza. Bottom Right: Denton Art, An-tiques and Autos Extravaganza will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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MARLENE GONZALEZSenior Sta� Writer

As you exit off of Loop 288 the newly built Bull Chicks – hidden behind Quick Trip and Dickies – might be hard to spot, but it is worth the find.

The Corpus Christi franchise opened its Denton restaurant two weeks ago, and even before entering, customers can tell they are about to step into Texas territory. Faux wood tables, Lone Star gear and ropes adorn the patio.

Inside, a bull skull is displayed on the wall, and decorative Lone Stars

and iron Texas Lone Star lampshades hang from the ceiling, further enhancing the Texas theme.

The restaurant gives off a family-friendly vibe, and everyone is encouraged to leave their mark by deco-rating a sticker and hanging it on the Wall of Fame.

The smiling staff members make sure patrons are satisfied and feel comfortable, and the restaurant’s small size and flat-screen television create an intimate mood.

There is a wide selection of food, including burgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings and salads. Sides include potato salad, pasta salad, chips, baked Lays and waffle fries.

However, drink options are limited to fountain drinks and tea.

The mesquite barbecue wings were cooked well and coated in a thick creamy sauce. Although they were smaller than your average wings, the $7 combo came with seven.

The waff le fries are a must and include just the right amount of pepper and salt. They are lighter than Chick-fil-A’s waffle fries but still maintain a slight crunch.

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lettuce and tomatoes were fresh.The $4 Caesar chicken burger’s

bread was mildly toasted and was a good portion size for the price. However, the chicken was cut too thin and fell apart as you bit into it.

The large, freshly made $1 chocolate chip cookies tied the meal together. They were soft with big, smooth choc-olate chunks that left you wanting another.

Overall, the restaurant is a good option for those looking for a quick and simple bite to eat, and it is worth the search.

SUZY TOWNSENDIntern

With fall quickly approaching, it’s only natural to crave a pumpkin spice latte or hot chocolate. However, for those living in Texas, hot drinks aren’t very thirst-quenching in the heat of September. This pumpkin pie smoothie is a great, healthy way to welcome fall and cool down at the same time.

All the ingredients can be found at your local Kroger or Walmart.

The total cost of the ingredients is about $8.

The most expensive item will be the milk or the spices, but even after making the smoothie these items can be used for other things or to make more smoothies.

The great thing about this recipe is that there is enough to share with friends, so a group of people can make this recipe and split the cost.

This recipe was found on Pinterest,

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Ingredients:Half a banana 1/3 plain Greek yogurt ¾ cup of vanilla soy or almond milk 1/3 can of pumpkin McCormick Pumpkin pie spice McCormick Ground Cinnamon- optional 4-5 Ice cubes

Directions:Take the half a banana, 1/3 cup of plain

Greek yogurt, 3/4 cup of vanilla soy or almond milk and 1/3 can of pumpkin and put it all in the blender with about 4-5 regular sized ice cubes.

Blend until it is the desired consis-tency. To spice it up and add more flavor, a few shakes of McCormick pumpkin spice or McCormick cinnamon powder can be added.

Pour the smoothie into a glass. Add a few shakes of the cinnamon powder or pumpkin pie spice to top it off, and there’s a cool treat perfect for fall in Texas.

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Friday 09.07.20127ReviewSCENE

MATCHBOX TWENTY - “YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU” ALBUM COVER

1 “3 AM,” “Yourself or Someone Like You”

2 “Real World,” “Your-self or Someone Like

You”

3 “Unwell,” “More Than You Think You Are”

4 “Push,” “Yourself or Someone Like You”

5 “Bent,” “Mad Season”

6 “Kody,” “Yourself or Someone Like You”

7 “She’s So Mean,” “North”

8 “Damn,” “Yourself or Someone Like You”

9 “If You’re Gone,” “Mad Season”

10 “Back 2 Good,” “Yourself or Some

one Like You”

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TRENT JOHNSONIntern

Two years into a new decade and Matchbox Twenty has finally released a new album, the band’s first since 2007.

“North” is the group’s fifth studio album, and while it doesn’t stack up to some of its previous releases, “North” offers 12 songs filled to the brim with lyrics about relationships, motivation and even a dance song.

It accomplishes this all with a unique blend of electronic sounds and tradi-tional instruments, which gives the album a unique sound.

Currently, Matchbox Twenty is on its way to the U.K. and then to Australia as it hits the global scene to promote the new album.

The first song, “Parade,” sets the tone for the whole album. It opens with a well-paced guitar riff that speeds up during the chorus as lead singer Rob Thomas offers words of advice on making hasty decisions in a way only the

lead singer of the Santana hit “Smooth” could.

The first single off of “North” is the song “She’s So Mean,” released in June. The song seems the most like the band’s past hits and includes a catchy chorus about every single guy’s dreams and nightmares and a fun tempo which leaves people nodding their heads and tapping their feet.

The hit peaked at #31 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

One of the best songs on the album is “Our Song.” It delivers the best of the band’s electric sounds. The smooth lyrics provided by Thomas work well with guitarist Kyle Cook’s perfectly timed guitar strumming.

Matchbox Twenty formed in 1995 in Orlando, Fla., and gained huge commer-cial success two years later with its debut album, “Yourself or Something Like You.” The album produced six singles.

“North” concludes on a somber note with “Sleeping at the Wheel.” The

song is one of the slower ones on the album. Its theme is one of not giving up and ignoring the naysayers, and provides an extremely feel-good ending.

“North,” while not as prolific as previous Matchbox Twenty albums, delivers more than a few songs that are easy to listen to and fun to sing along with.

Bottom line, for fans of Matchbox Twenty “North” is worth the price, but if someone were looking to listen to it for the first time, it would be best to give the first few albums first dibs.

Matchbox Twenty makes strong comeback in “North”

MATCHBOX TWENTY - “NORTH” ALBUM COVER

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Fashion means more than just dresses, shirts, pants and jewelry. Every tattoo has a specific meaning that transcends fashion, but this permanent body art can certainly catch the eye. People have been inking their bodies for centuries, and years of practice have only made the art more interesting than ever. Famous works of art, exotic birds, family members’ names, ancient symbols -- tattooed students express their individuality in any number of ways. Anyone can handle a few hours of superficial pain to get inked up. It takes a particular kind of brave, fashionable, forward-thinking person to get an elaborate, visible tatoo they’ll be proud to show off 30 years down the road.

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