The Anime Society at the University

News Archives - Spring 2005

Spring 2005 over, Summer '05 to begin 05/04/05 - 4:15 pm

Well, another semester has come and gone and we want to thank everyone for their continued support of ASU throughout the years. Please stay tuned for updates on our summer schedule. The next activity coming up should be El Paso Anime Con 2005 so, make sure to check that out.

AX Deadline Here 04/27/05 - 3:38 pm

Just another reminder: this Friday is the deadline for the second AX payment of $70.

EPAC Help Still Wanted 04/27/05 - 3:36 pm

We're currently still looking for help to run EPAC. We'd be really grateful for any help anyone can provide, whether it be materials for our game room, time, effort, or what have you. Inquire at the official website or with one of your officers.

AX Deadline 04/21/05 - 3:18 pm

The second deposit for AX is due by dead day. That deposit will be a total of $70.

Not the last one! 04/21/05 - 3:17 pm

Just so you guys know, this friday's meeting is not the last one for the semester. We will be having a meeting on dead day next Friday as well. However, this is the last meeting for the viewing of official series.

Jabel is leaving 04/12/05 - 3:17 pm

For those of you who are not aware yet, Jabel got a job in Illinois. Because of this he will be leaving in the very near future. That means two things: one, the box of anime swag will be gone after this week, so if there is something there you want you'd best get it on friday. Two: there might be some activity going on, so check out the forums or look for updates on this page for info on that one.
UPDATE: Jabel has opted to go to Korean restaurant Kalbi House on the Northeast. Map can be found here. Meeting time is around 7:00PM.

EPAC '05 Meeting 04/12/05 - 3:15 pm

For those of you interested in volunteering time, anime, or submitting art for EPAC there will be a brief meeting after the showing this friday.

Air replacement voting cancelled 04/05/05 - 12:15 pm

The replacement voting for Air has been cancelled, because we have chosen to show episode 13 (the recap episode). For the last week of class we will just have two officer spots instead.

Artists wanted 04/05/05 - 11:57 pm

We are currently seeking artists to help us design a mascot for EPAC '05. This is an opportunity to show us your stuff, and maybe get your name out there in the local art scene. At the very least, if your picture is selected your art will be featured on flyers, banners, and the EPAC '05 webpage, which gives you some bragging rights. For more information, inquire with any of the current officers.

El Paso Anime Convention '05 officially announced! 04/05/05 - 11:38 pm

This year the ASU will be hosting a one day anime convention on June 3rd. For more information, visit the official website at www.utep.edu/asu/epac05. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Officer position opening 04/05/05 - 11:34 am

An officer position has opened up within the club. We are currently accepting applications as to who would like to be our new vice president, so if you would like to be involved in the decisions that allow this club to run and would like some say as to what kind of quality programming will be provided for the members of ASU, inquire with any of the current officers.

Air replacement voting 03/29/05 - 3:43 pm

Well, look's like we're about to finish another one... Next week will be the end of Air, which means we'll need to replace it for the rest of the semester. Please post any suggestions on the message boards or inform one of us officers about a replacement that you might want to see and be prepared to vote on a new title soon.

AX issues 03/29/05 - 3:39 pm

A brief meeting regarding some necessary changes in the Anime Expo trip will be called after the showing this week.

Fighting game tournament cancelled 03/29/05 - 3:37 pm

Due to internal issues with organization and the university, the next videogame tournament has been cancelled. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone. However, we are planning a new event, which will be coming soon. Look forward to more information regarding this one soon.

Next video game tournament coming soon 03/15/05 - 4:20 pm

Our next videogame tournament will be coming in mid April. It looks to be another fighting game tournament, so look forward to that. For more information, please refer to the other activities section of our website.

Next anime party officially announced 03/15/05 - 4:19 pm

The next weekend anime party outside of our meetings has been announced. It shall be hosted by our benevolent and fearless leader Raul at his place. For more information, please refer to the other activities section of our website.

AX Info Update 03/15/05 - 4:17 pm

Just a reminder to all those interested. The first AX deadline ($40 for the badge) is due this friday during meeting. There is also an AX meeting this friday after the showing.

Halo Tourney Results 03/11/05 - 12:36 pm

Thanks to those of you who attended our first ever Halo tournament. Because of you a good time was had by all. And a special congratulations goes out to teams nVs and Boarder Hoppers, our first and second place teams respectively. Good job guys, and enjoy your prizes.

Next anime party coming soon... 03/08/05 - 3:11 pm

The next anime party (slumber party, anime outing, etc...) is coming soon. Look for more information on that coming soon.

First con deadline is coming up 03/08/05 - 3:09 pm

Call the banks, ask the parents or start mowin' lawns folks... The first deadline for the Anime Expo trip is coming soon. The first $40 is due next friday, so if you want to come with us please make sure you have the first installment by then.

New website image poll 3/08/05 - 3:06 pm

Starting this week, we will be taking suggestions for a new image for the website background. You can tell the officers or you can post your suggestions on the forum. Image links would be appreciated as well. Please limit suggestions for the background to series that are currently being shown during our meetings, and nothing too fan servicey please.

Naruto replacements chosen 02/28/05 - 4:06 pm

Thanks to those of you who voted in last week's Naruto replacement ballot. The winners were Sexy Commando and Yakikate! Japan! They shall now be played at the 4:00 and 4:25 time slots respectively.

Halo 2 tourney info updated 02/22/05 - 4:05pm

Information on the ASU's first ever Halo 2 tournament has been updated. Check out other activities for more information.

Slumber Party a Success! 02/22/05 - 3:31pm

Thank you to those who made it out to Andy's house last saturday for the slumber party. Because of you the party was a success. And a special thanks goes out to Andy for hosting, as well.

Naruto Replacement Voting 02/22/05 - 3:28pm

As announced at the last meeting, Naruto was officially licensed recently.  Which means now we get to vote on what we are going to replace our longest running series with.  Candidates thus far include:
-Jinki:Extend [Animenfo]
-Sunabouzu [Animenfo]
-Soukyuu no Fafner [Animenfo]
-Madlax [Animenfo]

-Twin Spica [Animenfo]
-Aishiteruze Baby [Animenfo]
-Yakikate Japan! [Animenfo]
-Rozen Maiden [Animenfo]
-Sexy commando [Animenfo]

Next videogame tournament announced 02/22/05 - 3:25pm

The next videogame tourney hosted by the ASU is officially being announced. Coming in early to mid march to a TRCC near you, the ASU presents a Halo 2 tournament! Stay tuned for more details.

ASU Con Trip meeting this Friday! 02/17/05 - 2:25pm

Those people interested in going to Anime Expo with ASU, please attend this first trip-planning meeting which will be this Friday, Feb. 18th at 5:00PM in LART 403 (right after ASU's showing). Several deadlines and procedures will be announced at this meeting and most likely, decisions that will affect the trip WILL be made so, if you have plans to attend the biggest anime convention in the US with ASU, make sure to attend.

NARUTO licensed, to be removed from Spring 2005 lineup. 02/17/05 - 2:20pm

In compliance with the anime fansubbing code of ethics, Naruto will be removed from this semester's lineup as it has been licensed by ShoPro Entertainment as indicated in this Press Release received by Anime News Network. For this week, we will be bringing back 2 ASU past favorites. Please check the next meeting page to see the changes.

Anime Party at Andy's this Saturday! 02/17/05 - 2:15pm

This Saturday February 19th, ASU will be having a party at Andy's place. For more details, please check out the other activities page.

Videogame tournament game a success! 02/17/05 - 2:10pm

Thank you all very much for your support of another ASU videogame tourney! This one turned out to be one of the best in recent memory. Again, thank you all for your generous support. Results were:

Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties with the software used to generate and execute the brackets, the other standings were lost :(

We should be having another video game tournament in early April so, keep tuned to this page for any new developments.

Videogame tournament game list finalized 02/07/05 - 5:32pm

The list of games for the next videogame tournament has been finalized. The list will include:

Capcom Vs. SNK 2
Soul Calibur 2
Street Fighter 3: Third Strike
Super Smash Brothers Melee (2 v 2 teams)
Eternal Fighter Zero

For more information, please visit the other activities section of the website.

Last week for club registration 02/02/05 - 5:30pm

This is the last week for you to register and become and official member of the ASU. Please remember to do so.

A note about this week's schedule 02/02/05 - 5:28pm

This week we will only be showing one episode of Naruto. This is because next week we will be showing an hour long Naruto special. In order to compensate for this, we will be showing two officer spots: Ah My Goddess episodes 1 and 2. We hope that you will enjoy them.

Club Registration still available 02/02/05 - 12:51pm

Please remember to sign in at meetings and to register yourself as a member of the ASU. This benefits you because you can earn a position of good standing within the club and attain all of the benefits given by such a position. It also allows us to remain a club on campus and to keep bringing you the quality anime you so richly deserve.

Please sign in at our meetings 01/24/05 - 1:25pm

Just a reminder to everyone: please take a couple second of your time to sign in the attendance sheet every meeting. This way, we can keep track of how many people go to our meetings, and it will also help you keep your good standing status for next semester's membership.

First slumber party a success! 01/24/05 - 1:20pm

We just want to thank everyone who attended to the first slumber party of the semester. Thanks to you the party was a success!

We want to give special thanks to Alex, who was our gracious host this time.

Stay tuned for more information about our next slumber party which will take place sometime in February.

The results are in! Titles and Officers for the Spring 2005 semester have been chosen! 01/19/05 - 6:00pm

The society has spoken and the votes have been tallied. The title line-up for this semester will be as depicted on the next meeting page. Also, the contact us page will be updated soon with the information of the new VP and new Webmaster. Thanks everyone for your participation!

Party Information up! 01/13/05 - 11:30am

Alex will be the first host of our traditional parties. For details, go to the other activities page.

Spring 2005 elections 01/12/05 - 1:46pm

Like every semester, we will have our title and officer elections during the first meeting.

Nominations for officers will be taken at the beginning of the meeting. If you are a member in good standing (you can see the requirements in the membership section) and you think you can contribute to ASU becoming a better student organization, your participation as an officer nominee will be appreciated.

For this semester, seven titles will be selected; four action titles and three non-action titles. Each current member will pick their choices, and the titles with the most votes will be selected. In the case of a tie, a quick "raise hand" voting will be done. For the first meeting the titles will be shown in the order given in the next meeting section. If you will have a schedule conflict with your favorite title, please let us know so we can consider your case when deciding the final schedule.

The following is a list of the candidate titles for the Fall 2004 semester:

Action titles (in alphabetical order)

Non-Action titles (in alphabetical order)

We encourage members to research the titles before the meeting so an informed choice can be made. We are providing some links for your convenience, but we recommend you to take the reviews with a grain of salt, especially those from AnimeNfo.

Spring 2005 start! 01/12/05 - 1:35pm

A new year, a new semester, a new season of anime at UTEP! Now that the new semester has started, we are getting ready for the first meeting of the semester this Friday.

If you are a member in good standing, we want to invite you to participate in the title and officer election process during the first meeting. And if you are a new or returning student with an interest of Japanese animation, we invite you to visit! Our meetings are open to everyone and free or charge!

Please make sure to visit the next meeting and location sections for more information.