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Written by John Harden, The Shorthorn staff

Wednesday, 04 November 2009 06:21 PM

International business sophomore Craig Bruce works for the Cowboys Stadium suites for Dallas Cowboys Outside Linebacker DeMarcus Ware's family suite. Bruce has being working there since the stadium has been open. He is excited for the rest of the season and the NBA All Star game in February. (The Shorthorn: Morganne Stewart)

A few UTA students and Tony Romo have at least one thing in common — they clock in at Cowboys Stadium.

When Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones moved the stadium to Arlington, he brought America’s team to the city as well as more jobs.

With a stadium environment created more than 80,000 screaming fans, some students take the opportunity to work for the Cowboys.

“It’s very exciting working at the stadium,” said nursing sophomore Victoria Garcia. “I like it a lot because I get to go free concerts and interact with all the guests.”

Garcia works as an event staff supervisor and helps ensure events run smoothly.

“It’s one of the better jobs I’ve ever had,” she said. “Some of the best parts about working there are the celebrities get to see. I’ve ran into the Cowboys a couple of times and they’re humongous.”

Other celebrities who came to the stadium include Oprah, Tiger Woods and the Jonas Brothers, Garcia said.

“I’ve also ran into Jerry Jones a couple of times, of course,” she said. “The stadium is like his second home.”

The Stadium has amazed most people who attend since opening in the summer, she said.

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“One of the greatest things is seeing the look on people’s faces when they walk in. They are just in awe,” she said. “Their mouths just drop when they see how big the stadium is and the huge replay screen.”

The environment helps make work exciting, said international business sophomore Craig Bruce.

“All the excitement created by the fans when they’re watching a game or just a concert is just amazing,” Bruce said.

Garcia and Bruce said they never imagined they would be working for the Cowboys and applying for the job was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

“I actually applied at Best Buy before I applied for the Cowboys,” Bruce said. “Best Buy called me before the Cowboys, but after I got the call from the stadium I forgot all about Best Buy.”

During the summer, many students from UTA and Tarrant County College have applied, said Marcus Merrial, Cowboys Stadium assistant events manager.

“It does help to be next to the university because students need jobs and we need them filled,” he said.

Mayor Robert Cluck played a huge role in getting the Cowboys to locate in Arlington, said councilwoman Lana Wolff, who represents the fifth district, which includes UTA.

Mayor Cluck saw huge potential in the positive economic impact the stadium could bring, she said.

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