Shorthorn Shots of the Week 9/24

This week I worked on an event for Hispanic Heritage Month at UTA called Celebrando la Vida meaning "Celebrate Life". The performance exhibited dances from different states in Mexico and Latin America while giving the audience background in the the cultures history. I did a quick video to give viewers a taste of the performance and shot stills alongside one of our new photographers so I could give him some tips along the way. Enjoy.

Celebrando la Vida

The Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company performs the Deer Dance from the Mexican state of Sonora during Celebrando la Vida on Wednesday in the Rosebud Theatre as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The group demonstrated a variety of dances representing different states in Mexico. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Eduardo Gutierrez of the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company performs in a traditional Aztec headdress during the opening dance of Celebrando la Vida on Wednesday in the Rosebud Theatre. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Eduardo Gutierrez of the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company flings his traditional cape through the air during a dance at Celebrando la Vida in the Rosebud Theatre on Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Eduardo Gutierrez belts out a song as the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company performs during Celebrando la Vida on Wednesday in the Rosebud Theatre as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

The hunter circles a fallen deer as the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company performs a traditional Mexican Deer Dance during Celebrando la Vida on Wednesday in the Rosebud Theatre as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

A tradtional Mexican mask is worn by a dancer as the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company performs during Celebrando la Vida on Wednesday in the Rosebud Theatre. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

The Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company performs during Celebrando la Vida on Wednesday in the Rosebud Theatre as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 9/14

Shots of the Week is back with a BANG for my final semester at The Shorthorn! Blogger now allows larger pictures! I'm Photo Editor again so my focus is trying to get my photographers the most experience I can while I continuously learn about how to be a good manager. This week I'm starting off with a video of UTA's new music for the alma mater being performed by its creator. Luckily he was patient enough to play through it a few times since I didn't realize how hard it would be to create a basic music video. Next are some shots from the end of the Midtown saga that involved about 200 students being displaced for the first couple of weeks of class because the apartment complex was not complete. Needless to say, everyone was happy to finally be home. Finally, this wasn't a huge story but I just thought this photo was interesting aesthetically. Enjoy.

New Alma Mater

Associate music professor Dr. George Chave poses for a portrait Tuesday in the Fine Arts Building. Dr. Chave rewrote the score the UTA's alma mater which was performed by the UTA marching band at the annual MavsMeet Convocation on August 24. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Associate music professor Dr. George Chave plays the new UTA alma mater on his piano Tuesday in the Fine Arts Building. Dr. Chave wrote the score in about five weeks after composing for three to four hours per day. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Students move into Midtown Student Housing as much of the landscaping remains unfinished on Thursday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Music media junior Caden Crawford carries his belongings to his apartment at Midtown Student Housing on Thursday. Crawford said that the delay was frustrating but he was thankful that he had a place to stay while the apartments were finished. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Music media junior Caden Crawford moves the last of his things into his new apartment at Midtown Student Living on Thursday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

David Crawford, right, helps carries his son's bike to his apartment while moving in to Midtown Student Housing on Thursday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Music media junior Caden Crawford, center, and his parents, David and Tori, check out the view from his new apartment at Midtown Student Housing on Thursday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Students pass by an unfinished directory board outside of the University Center on Tuesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)