Shorthorn Shots of the Week 11/20

This week I finally published my profile on UTA student Ivan Romero that I have been working on for a few weeks. It feels good to get it out and see people's reactions to the video. It was also challenging to put together a more emotional piece compared to the event coverage that I normally do. Basketball season is also upon us and it will be interesting to see how new players will perform this season. I am also including some shots from One Night in Asia that didn't make it into my crowded post last week. Right now I am at the Southland Conference volleyball tournament and am working on stills and video recaps much like my coverage of the basketball tournament last year. More on that next week so until then, enjoy.

Spotlight : Ivan Romero

Civil engineering junior Ivan Romero jumps his bike off of a concrete drain at one of his favorite spots to do tricks near campus. Romero says that riding allows him to escape his daily pressures and is one of the only times when nothing is on his mind. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Romero is constantly on the move as he takes on many responsibilities at Whole Foods Market including keeping the front of the store clean and bagging groceries. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore guard Armani Williams leaps towards the basket during the Mavericks’ 98-54 win over UT Tyler on Tuesday at Texas Hall. The Mavericks’ have a 2-1 record going into their next game against Houston Baptist on Saturday in Houston. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore guard Cameron Catlett leaps towards the basket during the Mavericks victory over UT Tyler at Texas Hall.

Sean Ibanez, left, performs with the Japanese Daiko Group of Dallas on Wednesday at Multicultural Affairs’ One Night in Asia celebration in the University Center Rosebud Theater. The event featured a variety of talents including martial arts and dancing from many student organizations commemorating Asian Heritage Month. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Nursing freshman Resley Araze of the Filipino Student Association performs a traditional Filipino water dance on Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 10/31

This week was definitely more challenging logistically rather than technically. Schedules didn't come together and good stories were hard to find. Overall pretty frustrating but there were some bright spots. I had to opportunity to cover the museum opening of Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science, an exhibit in Fort Worth where visitors learn how modern science is used to study mummies and the culture of ancient Egypt. I wasn't planning on doing a video but once I was there I thought it needed more than just a couple of pictures in the paper to show what the exhibit had to offer. The rest of the week was spent mostly trying to set up shoots for the upcoming basketball preview. I'm definitely looking forward to putting out some quality work next week with the preview and a profile piece that I'm hoping will work out Monday. Happy Halloween!

Cover of Pulse, our special section on Thursdays.

Lost Egypt: Ancient Egypt, Modern Science Video

Archaeologist Dr. Mark Lehner points a few of the important archaeological areas in Egypt on a large floor map at the entrance to the Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on Friday. The 6,000 square-foot exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to see how archaeologists are using modern technology to study ancient Egyptian society and culture through interaction with real artifacts. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

This illuminated panel shows a few of the views that CT scans create, allowing Egyptologists to see inside of sarcophagi and study mummies without disturbing the physical remains. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sculptures of four women who lived in Upper Egypt between 2,200 and 2,900 years ago were created with scientific data gathered from mummies using the same techniques police use to identify human remains. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Architecture junior Qudus Ogunmefun, left, jumps through a hula hoop as communication technology senior Chris Baker looks on during the Black Student Association’s Fall Carnival on Wednesday on the Central Library Mall. The carnival featured a variety of games including musical chairs and a candy toss. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Biology Junior Anthony Adromiwa shows off his mummy mask at the Fall Carnival on Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore outfielder Preston Beck hits during batting practice on Thursday at Clay Gould Ballpark. Beck lives with a hectic schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. while balancing training, practice and classes. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)