Matt Rivers

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Stories from Matt Rivers

SGAC funding remains for organizations
Matt Rivers
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

When members of the Patriot Paintball Club needed money for outings, they turned to the Student Government Appropriations Committee for help.

Getting funds didn’t cost club president Chaffe Riley a dime, just some time.

He filled out a request, pleaded his cause during a hearing and secured the funds members needed for games fees.

“It’s free money that I can use to get people playing,” the senior history major said.

“We give a lot of people their first experience with the sport, and it might be something they end up falling in love with.”

No Piracy
Caution urged in file sharing on Patriot Internet
Matt Rivers
Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Dr. Howard Patterson, vice president of student affairs, sent an e-mail to all students explaining the violation and possible consequences for downloading and sharing copyrighted music and movies.

Renewals for Patriot Village and Ornelas Hall now available
Matt Rivers
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Contract renewal for residents of Patriot Village and Ornelas Hall at The University of Texas at Tyler, occurs Monday and Tuesday, according to David Hill, director of resident Life.

Reservations are open to current residents for the next academic year, at last year's rates.
Hill said Renewing contracts during these two days gives students far more benefits than renewing at a later date.

Raccoons concern of University Pines residents
Matt Rivers
Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Raccoons nocturnally roam the University campus, raising concerns for trash disposal at University Pines Apartments.

Residents consistently report seeing raccoons enter and exit the dumpsters in the complex.

Chaffe Riley, a junior history major, said sightings of the animals are nearly a nightly occurrence.

"A few nights ago, I was on the way home from dinner with some friends and I saw two or three raccoons by the dumpster," Riley said. "They looked up at us and just kept eating. It happens all the time."

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Grad student pours sweat for his goal
Matt Rivers
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Chauncey Deller knows there is something therapeutic about physical activity.

The 23-year-old graduate student, who serves as the University’s new recreational program assistant, should know. An avid swimmer, he ran cross country for the University and participates regularly in triathlons.