The Problem with Childbirth in Modern America

The Problem with Childbirth in Modern America

Today in the United States, the majority of women give birth in hospitals. Many of these women go through an array of medical procedures such as Pitocin injections, epidurals, episiotomies, and C-sections. These procedures are very risky, and many times one procedure will necessitate the use of the next. In...
PRIDE

PRIDE

The 2011 Alan Ross Texas Freedom Pride Parade and Festival (Dallas Gay Pride) came and went on Sept. 18, but the Overture was there to catch all the action. We even caught a glimpse of a member of PRIDE @ UT Dallas marching with the Gay and Lesbian Association of...
Solvent 2

Solvent 2

Solvent, the artist collective formed by past and present University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) students, is participating in McKinney’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Their show, entitled Solvent 2, happens 6:30-10:00 p.m., Sept. 10 at the Second Floor Gallery located at 221 E. Louisiana St in downtown McKinney, TX. Here...

UTD Slaps Additional Fees on Disabled Parking

If you visited the UTD Parking page recently you noticed an interesting message: “Beginning Sept. 1, 2011, if you utilize handicap parking at UT Dallas, you will need to obtain a UT Dallas handicap decal in addition to your state of Texas placard/license plates. Visit the Bursar’s office (SSB 2.300) with a copy of TxDOT Form VTR-214 or a tax office receipt for handicap license plates to obtain your decal and begin using designated campus handicap parking.” I had not noticed this message until it was pointed out to me by a friend who happens to be disabled. That is how I got the skinny on the new disabled parking stickers. The parking office does not understand that some disabled people are unable to drive and have to have their family members drive them. The problem with this particular misconception is the parking office’s insistence on attaching the sticker with...
La Guerra contra el Narcotrafico

La Guerra contra el Narcotrafico

Two years ago, one would be proud to live here, but everything went 180 degrees to a city that I can no longer call my own. Suddenly, the cartels start this war without quarrels almost like a guerrilla war, going to levels that sometimes resemble the Aztec sacrifices; decapitated bodies...

University response to ‘No Parking’

The Overture requested an interview with Paul Smith, Parking Enforcement supervisor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), to discuss issues brought up in ‘No Parking.’ Smith, via email,  directed us to email a list of questions he could respond to ‘via the university’s Office of Communication,’ which he said was a requirement for all media inquiries at UTD. We received a response email to our questions from Assistant Vice President of Business Affair for Environmental Health Safety and Business Services James Wright II, although we are not certain if the answers come directly from him. Is it true that the Parking & Transportation revenue only comes from passes and citations and not out of the student fees each student is assessed per semester? No, the Parking and Transportation revenue is derived from three sources: selling of parking permits, citations, and the transportation fee paid by students each semester....
No Parking

No Parking

Our writers share their no-parking lot.   Welcome to UTD: Home of the “No Student Parking Zone” Glenn Averoigne Today was the last straw between me and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Parking; but let us begin our tale with the birth of the newest UTD student parking...
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Objects of Desire

Objects of Desire

The growth of G.I. Joe’s biceps to unnatural proportions was the subject of an essay penned by writer, solo performance artist and gay-rights activist Tim Miller. Remaining a sexless toy marketed to boys since 1964, G.I. Joe’s masculinity was evident only by his bulging upper arms. Initially, if scaled to the size of a normal...
Ten things to do During Summer Break

Ten things to do During Summer Break

Graphic by Josh Moncrieff List compiled by Stephanie Vastine

How do I mess with my parents at Disney World?

    Created by Robert Reeves Illustrated by Alex Chi, Souphia Ieng and Mackenzie Wall

Define “Micromanage”, Mr. Perry

If Governor Perry wants to end what he calls government “micromanagement”, first he should get a dictionary and find out what that word really means and then he should retroactively dismiss the abortion bill mentioned above. At least the prohibition of texting while driving would defend the lives of actual living people, instead of taking...
You might be a juggler…

You might be a juggler…

If you have ever looked at a piece of fruit and thought its best use may be something other than sustenance, if you have ever stood in a corner for over an hour as a means of enjoyment, or if you have ever pondered the meaning of life whilst absent-mindedly throwing objects from one hand...
What is the worst you've ever hurt yourself?

What is the worst you’ve ever hurt yourself?

Created by Robert Reeves Illustrated by Alex Chi, Souphia Ieng and Mackenzie Wall
What is the easiest way to get in trouble at UTD?

What is the easiest way to get in trouble at UTD?

Created by Robert Reeves Illustrated by Alex Chi, Souphia Ieng and Mackenzie Wall

President Announces Death of Osama Bin Laden

Tonight, on May 1st, 2011 at around 10:45pm, President Barack Obama announced the killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. Here are some highlights of the President’s speech:   “Tonight I can report to the American people and the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama Bin Laden.”  ...
Don’t Panick!

Don’t Panick!

The Overture sat down with University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) alumni Adnan Razvi to discuss why Muslims are not scary, but lack of understanding is. What mediums do you enjoy working with? I like painting on canvas using acrylics, spray paint  and ink. I also like using cardboard. It’s really organic, and we regard...