Andy Taylor

Campus parking is a common dilemma among commuter colleges, but University students and administrators view the problem through separate lenses, especially regarding the need for a fee increase like the one proposed last week.

For staff tasked with finding solutions to a budget shortage that forced energy cutbacks and hiring freezes in recent years, parking fees can serve as an important source of revenue.

Tyler police reportedly are investigating the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old male at Varsity Place Apartments, according to a timely notification release.

Tyler police responded to an alleged assault at 3400 Varsity Dr. around 7:20 p.m., according to the active calls list.

Around 8:50 p.m, campus police were informed the victim was shot in his apartment and transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the release states.

Several persons are being questioned about the incident, but no suspects have been identified at the time.

With the beginning each fall comes the classic Halloween traditions, including costume parties, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and, of course, unfounded paranoia.

More than any other holiday, Halloween seems to draw cries from alarmists who label the festivity as an excuse for mischief and an homage to paganism.

Amid growing concerns of a debt crisis across America, Students in Free Enterprise leaders are looking to expand their financial preparation course to a more diverse audience.

SIFE President Brian Zemer, senior finance major, said the organization has provided financial tips and money-management tactics to incoming freshmen for years through the Financial Literacy Project.

But when Zemer began to reevaluate the program during the summer, he decided to take the presentation a step further.

With Labor Day weekend came an extended break not only for students and faculty, but also for campus dining staff.

For three days, each of the University’s food vendors — including the Met, C-Store, Chick-Fil-A and Subway — were closed.

“There was no food whatsoever on campus,” said David Herb, sophomore marketing major and Ornelas Hall resident assistant. “Some people didn’t have cars, so they couldn’t really get any thing else.”

Andy Taylor

Celebrations for the University’s 40th anniversary are underway, bringing together students, faculty and staff from past and present.

The festivities kicked off with a mid-June bash led by President Rodney Mabry and will continue via 40th anniversary-themed events scheduled through May.

Editor’s note: The official list of candidates is subject to change at any time prior to elections. Eight candidates are running for both officer and senate positions but may only accept one.

Students once again may choose their Student Government Association representatives on April 20 and 21, including the nomination of 22 officers and senators.

Four candidates hope to replace Sara Khalifa for the role of president, including current secretary Julia Ann Apoderado and senators Brakeyshia Samms, Tiffany Allison and Michael Suarez.

University biology and chemistry students conducted research that revealed the true benefits of omega-three fatty acids and Focus Factor supplements, including cognitive and physical improvement in seven facets of overall health.

Biochemistry professor Dr. Shaun Black said the study measured memory, ability to focus, body pain and stamina in three groups of three participants over the course of four weeks.