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With the recent fear of contagious diseases spreading throughout American college campuses, the University of Texas-Pan American may require enrolled students be vaccinated prior to attendance in the near future. Future UTPA students could soon be required to show proof of vaccinations against various diseases, according to UTPA officials. Rick Gray, director of student health services, said vaccinations for easily preventable diseases will help promote the basic health of UTPA students. “My entire goal as director of student health is to remove obstacles from a person going to college,” Gray said. “If I can do something to help eliminate a disease that would keep them out of school, or make them miss school by providing something as simple as a vaccine, then I’m doing what I’ve been trained to do.” Recommendations for required immunizations have been acquired from the American College Health Association (ACHA). ACHA has compiled a list of recommended vaccinations for matriculating students. The list includes suggested immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Meningococcal polysaccharide, better known as the Meningitis. Texas state laws enforce immunization requirements for students admitted to public or private primary or secondary schools. These school must follow the basic guidelines administered by ACHA. “There are a lot of states that do not require vaccinations in high schools,” Gray said. He believes this poses a concern for UTPA students. “What we would like to do is make sure that everyone on campus has their basic immunizations.” All the vaccines are already available at the Student Health Center. The price of the vaccines range from $10-$65. Gray assures the higher priced vaccines will not be on the required list, but will be recommended for health protection. Gray believes there is also a concern regarding international students immunization records. “The problem with international students is that quite often the records from their country origins are not very good or they got shots that no one kept record of,” Gray said. Phil Clay, international student adviser, believes immunizations are important not only for the individuals, but for the well-being of the entire student body. “The concern is for health reasons, so [international students] will not bring different types of diseases into the country or be exposed to diseases,” Clay said. Gray along with Clay, Sam Smith, director of residence halls, and John Edwards, vice president of enrollment and student services, are currently in the development process of the immunization project. The required immunizations and the process of implementing this policy have not yet been developed. The decision on whether or not new incoming undergraduate students and all new international students will be required to complete immunization requirements has not been made. Current students could be asked to provide their immunization record prior to registration. If there are any vaccinations missing, the student would be responsible for updating their record. Following the decision- making process, a campus-wide committee including all student organizations and students will be assigned to create a proposal for university President Miguel Nevarez. Gray said the entire STATE NEWS THURSDAY August 29, 2002 An Inside Look: ■ News ............................................2 ■ A & E ............................................7 ■ Sports ........................................16 The Student Newspaper of The University of Texas-Pan American Page 3 Campus VOICE How do you feel about required immuniza- tions for stu- dents enrolling at UTPA? See VACCINATIONS page 4 VALLEY ■ About 50 members of Sigma Phi Epsilon were suspended form Baylor University for a year after a picture of fully clothed men and women appeared in Playboy magazine, according to the Associated Press. School officials called the publication salacious and said it runs contrary to the school’s ideals. The October issue, featuring the Big 12 Conference, showed students posing on a sand volley court, some wearing the fraternity’s T-shirts and waving Baylor pennants. Student shots may be required By ELIZABETH MARTINEZ The Pan American ■ Vanessa Marie Semrow was crowned Miss Teen USA 2002 at the South Padre Island Convention Centre Wednesday night. Fifty- one delegates participated in the 20th Anniversary of the pageant. The pageant helped promote South Padre Island tourism economy after the collapse of the Queen Isabella Causeway last September. Miss Teen South Carolina Austen Brown was voted Miss Congeniality by the delegates. Veronica Barrera/The Pan American A CUT ABOVE- Nelson Carrasquero Sr. and Alex Salinas, a junior, cut sausage Wednesday afternoon in the Quad. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers hosted a barbecue taco sale to raise money for students to attend an IEEE conference in Florida. University mulls mold With Texas ranked No.1 in the nation in mold claims, the presence of the toxic substance prompts considerable concern at the University of Texas Pan American. Each building at UTPA is currently being assessed for indoor air quality related problems and remediation, according to Environmental Health and Safety Director Richard Costello. Mold is present in about 99 percent of “The key is whether or not it is the type or sufficient quantity to cause any adverse health effects,” Costello said. Costello, who has been at UTPA for two years and is the certified hazardous material manager and certified safety professional, explained that the university takes several measures to assess the overall air quality at UTPA. The measures are proactive and serve to prevent problems from surfacing in the future. Surveys are taken at each building on campus to assess the indoor air environment. Administrators and educators are asked to identify any symptoms of discomfort they may be experiencing as well as a range of other questions that include inquiries about health conditions, and frequency of symptoms that occupants may have. Systematically, two buildings are assessed each month over a two-year period. Costello explained that preventative maintenance strategies have been incorporated to ensure the prevention of mold build-up. An indoor air quality management team By CRISTINA REYNA The Pan American See MOLD page 4 Good luck finding a parking space.

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With the recent fear ofcontagious diseases spreadingthroughout American collegecampuses, the University ofTexas-Pan American mayrequire enrolled students bevaccinated prior to attendancein the near future.

Future UTPA students couldsoon be required to show proofof vaccinations against variousdiseases, according to UTPAofficials.

Rick Gray, director ofstudent health services, saidvaccinations for easilypreventable diseases will helppromote the basic health ofUTPA students.

“My entire goal as director ofstudent health is to removeobstacles from a person goingto college,” Gray said. “If Ican do something to helpeliminate a disease that wouldkeep them out of school, ormake them miss school byproviding something as simpleas a vaccine, then I’m doingwhat I’ve been trained to do.”

Recommendations forrequired immunizations havebeen acquired from theAmerican College HealthAssociation (ACHA). ACHAhas compiled a list ofrecommended vaccinations formatriculating students. Thelist includes suggestedimmunizations for measles,mumps, rubella, tetanus,diphtheria, pertussis (whoopingcough), Polio, Varicella,Hepatitis B and Meningococcalpolysaccharide, better known asthe Meningitis.

Texas state laws enforceimmunization requirements forstudents admitted to public orprivate primary or secondaryschools. These school mustfollow the basic guidelinesadministered by ACHA.

“There are a lot of states thatdo not require vaccinations inhigh schools,” Gray said. Hebelieves this poses a concernfor UTPA students. “What wewould like to do is make surethat everyone on campus hastheir basic immunizations.”

All the vaccines are alreadyavailable at the Student HealthCenter. The price of thevaccines range from $10-$65.Gray assures the higher pricedvaccines will not be on therequired list, but will berecommended for healthprotection.

Gray believes there is also aconcern regarding internationalstudents immunization records.

“The problem withinternational students is thatquite often the records fromtheir country origins are notvery good or they got shots thatno one kept record of,” Graysaid.

Phil Clay, internationalstudent adviser, believesimmunizations are importantnot only for the individuals, butfor the well-being of the entirestudent body.

“The concern is for healthreasons, so [internationalstudents] will not bringdifferent types of diseases intothe country or be exposed todiseases,” Clay said.

Gray along with Clay, SamSmith, director of residencehalls, and John Edwards, vicepresident of enrollment andstudent services, are currentlyin the development process ofthe immunization project. Therequired immunizations and theprocess of implementing thispolicy have not yet beendeveloped.

The decision on whether ornot new incomingundergraduate students and allnew international students willbe required to completeimmunization requirements hasnot been made. Currentstudents could be asked toprovide their immunizationrecord prior to registration. Ifthere are any vaccinationsmissing, the student would beresponsible for updating theirrecord.

Following the decision-making process, a campus-widecommittee including all studentorganizations and students willbe assigned to create a proposalfor university President MiguelNevarez. Gray said the entire

STATE NEWS

THURSDAYAugust 29, 2002

An Inside Look:

■ News ............................................2■ A & E............................................7■ Sports ........................................16

T h e S t u d e n t N e w s p a p e r o f T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f T e x a s - P a n A m e r i c a n

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CCaammppuussVOICEHow do youfeel aboutrequired

immuniza-tions for stu-

dentsenrolling at

UTPA?

See VACCINATIONS page 4

VALLEY

■ About 50 membersof Sigma Phi Epsilonwere suspended formBaylor Universit y for ayear after a picture offully clothed men andwomen appeared inPlayboy magazine,according to theAssociated Press.School officials calledthe publication salaciousand said it runs contrar yto the school’s ideals.The October issue,featuring the Big 12Conference, showedstudents posing on asand volley cour t, somewearing the fraternit y’sT-shir ts and wavingBaylor pennants.

Student shotsmay be required By ELIZABETH MARTINEZThe Pan American

■ Vanessa MarieSemrow was crownedMiss Teen USA 2002 atthe South Padre IslandConvention CentreWednesday night. Fif t y-one delegatespar ticipated in the 20thAnniversary of thepageant. The pageanthelped promote SouthPadre Island tourismeconomy after thecollapse of the QueenIsabella Causeway lastSeptember. Miss TeenSouth Carolina AustenBrown was voted MissCongenialit y by thedelegates.

Veronica Barrera/The Pan American

A CUT ABOVE- Nelson Carrasquero Sr. and Alex Salinas, a junior, cut sausageWednesday afternoon in the Quad. The Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers hosted a barbecue taco sale to raise money for students to attend anIEEE conference in Florida.

University mulls mold

With Texas ranked No.1 in the nation inmold claims, the presence of the toxicsubstance prompts considerable concern atthe University of Texas Pan American.

Each building at UTPA is currentlybeing assessed for indoor air quality relatedproblems and remediation, according toEnvironmental Health and Safety DirectorRichard Costello.

Mold is present in about 99 percent of“The key is whether or not it is the type orsufficient quantity to cause any adversehealth effects,” Costello said.

Costello, who has been at UTPA for twoyears and is the certified hazardousmaterial manager and certified safetyprofessional, explained that the university

takes several measures to assess the overallair quality at UTPA. The measures areproactive and serve to prevent problemsfrom surfacing in the future.

Surveys are taken at each building oncampus to assess the indoor airenvironment. Administrators and educatorsare asked to identify any symptoms ofdiscomfort they may be experiencing aswell as a range of other questions thatinclude inquiries about health conditions,and frequency of symptoms that occupantsmay have.

Systematically, two buildings areassessed each month over a two-yearperiod. Costello explained that preventativemaintenance strategies have beenincorporated to ensure the prevention ofmold build-up.

An indoor air quality management team

By CRISTINA REYNAThe Pan American

See MOLD page 4

Bronc baseball has a new man atthe helm. Former Bronc WillieGawlik was named head coach ofThe University of Texas-Pan

American baseball team in earlyAugust.

“After an exhaustive nationalsearch we are pleased to announcethat the search is over and thehiring of Gawlik as our new headbaseball coach,” UTPA Director ofAthletics William Weidner said.

Gawlik was a starter on UTPA’slegendary 1971 NCAA Division ICollege World Series team thatfinished fourth in the nation. Hewas a teammate of Reggie

Tredaway andplayed underlegendarycoach AlOgletree.

“The playersare excitedabout the newchange, but atthe same timethey are sad tosee Tredaway

go,” interim

assistant coach John Johnson said.Gawlik takes over after Tredawayresigned in May after a five-yearstint as head coach.

“I came to UTPA because it ismy alma mater and I feel that Iowe it to UTPA,” Gawlik said. “Ihave a passion for baseball andespecially for UTPA. It was adifficult choice, but coming backhome made the decision easier.”

Gawlik started his coaching

Celeste Y. Tello/The Pan American

UP AND AWAY: Head Coach Dave Thorn (far left) practices with the rest of the Lady BroncsWednesday. The Lady Broncs begin their season Friday against the University of Texas.

■ Kruger Donation. . . . . .15■ Coach Anderson. . . . . 15■ Lady Broncs Sched . . 14■ Sports Clipboard. . . . . 13

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Summer preparations for the 2002 season are expected topay off for the Lady Broncs volleyball team when it travelsto Austin to compete in the Time Warner Cable TexasInvitational this weekend.

UTPA will open up on Friday, Aug. 30, with a matchagainst the University of Texas-Austin, who many consider tobe one of the nation’s top teams. Head coach Dave Thorn hasgeared up preseason practices and looks forward to seeingresults.

“We’ve had a great preseason, so I’m real excited to seehow we do out on the floor,” Thorn said.

The Lady Broncs fell short of a .500 season last year asthey recorded a 15-17 record due to some injuries at thebeginning of the season, a situation UTPA hopes to avoid thisseason. The Lady Broncs hope to build off the success of theend of last season, which was stronger than the first half.

This year’s team is composed of five new members and sixreturners to the roster.

According to Thorn, the new look Lady Broncs will have agood mix of players from all

positions.“The returners are doing great, they really improved over

the spring last year and it shows right now on the court,”Thorn said. “The new people are coming in ready to workhard and prove that they can play.”

Since last season UTPA has reemphasized defensive ballcontrol and picked up energy at practices so that going all-out on the court will become second nature at matches.

Thorn feels the team’s serve-receive is going to be muchbetter since all the primary passers are back on the team.

“I think our team defense is really coming together,” Thornsaid.

UTPA’s offense will be put to the test once they step up totheir first match against the Lady Longhorns.

“We’re going to be starting with some great opponents,”Thorn said. “So we’re going to see real quickly just how wemeasure up.”

The Lady Broncs will also match up against University ofSan Diego and Atlantic Coast Conference member Universityof Virginia this weekend.

“I think for our new players, and especially our youngerplayers, it’ll be a great chance to see top quality divisioncompetition,” Thorn said.

The team knows to expect a tough match from Texas, butThorn admits he does not have firsthand knowledge aboutVirginia and San Diego. Although Virginia is in a tough

By CELESTE Y. TELLOThe Pan American

See VOLLEYBALL page 13

Gawlik brings passion to baseball program

Lady Broncs look for strong start

By BLAKE DANIELSThe Pan American

Gawlik See GAWLIK page 13

Gawlik looks to fillholes in roster, turn

program around

Head UTPA volleyball coach DaveThorn looking for better results from

young team in 2002

SPORTS

GET TO WORK, ROOKIE:Ryan Sims will sign aseven-year contractwith the Kansas CityChiefs and will receive$9.875 million in acombined signingbonus and a second-level bonus that will bedue next spring. Thetotal value of the con-tract was not available,but the bonus is thelargest ever paid to aChiefs’ player. Sims’contract will be voidafter six years if hereaches preestablishedbenchmarks. Simsplayed defensive tacklefor North Carolina. TheTar Heels’ defensivestandout, who was thesixth player selected inthis year’s draft, hasheld out of Chiefs train-ing camp so far thisseason. Two top-tenpicks, San Diego’sQuentin Jammer (5th)and Minnesota’s BryantMcKinnie (7th)remained unsigned bytheir respective teams.

NFL

NFL

BACK-UP TO TOP PAT:Following last sea-son’s storybookscript that concludedwith a Super Bowlending, the NewEngland Patriotsawarded quarterbackTom Brady with acontract extensionWednesday. Brady, asixth-round pick inlast year’s draft, wasgiven a four-yearextension, which willkeep him in a Pats’uniform until 2006.Terms of the dealwere undisclosed.

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NEWSNew telephones connectcampus with safety net

It will be easier this semester for on-campus students to get help when it’sneeded.

The University of Texas- Pan Americanhave constructed three additional BlueLight Emergency Telephones to securethe safety of students on campus.

“The Police Department is continuallylooking at areas of safety for everyonevisiting, studying or working on thecampus.” said W.J. Carey, assistant chiefof police.

The new telephones, which are wall-mounted units, are located under thecovered walkway at the northwest cornerat the Social and Behavioral Sciencesbuilding, the south area in front of theStudent Union and Ballroom area, and onthe east walkway extension between theeducation and science buildings.

The new telephones are purchased withthe university’s capital funds and areapproximately $3,000 apiece. Butaccording to Carey they are of the samequality as the current pole telephones.

“The different look is due to the fact

that the new telephones are wall- mountedin order to give immediate access to thewalkways in the interior of the campus.”Carey said. “ The pole units and thewall-mount units are equal in quality andservice.”

The telephones are hooked to a directdialing system, and once the informationbutton is pushed the system dials thepolice telecommunications office on theinformation line.

“In the event the emergency button ispushed, the system automatically dials thecampus ‘911’ system which will provide a

response by the university police to checkout and handle the emergency,” Careysaid.

Along with UTPA most universitieshave some form of emergency equipmenton their campuses.

“As with any safety product, almostevery university has one form or anotherof ‘emergency telecommunications’equipment on their campuses.” Careysaid.

According to Carey the universitypolice are on campus 24 hours a day,seven days a week to provide assistanceto the campus community and can becontacted through many methods.

Carey advised that anyone can call theTelecommunications dispatch area atextension 7151, Parking Services at 2738,and emergencies at 911 from any campustelephone. Anyone calling from cellulartelephones, private line telephones andpay phones needs to dial the full seven-digit number of 316-7151 or 381-2738.

According to Carey the members of thedepartment look forward to assisting thecampus community by providing a safeand secure learning environment atUTPA. The phones will help.

“We will continue to review the campusas it grows, to determine areas where newemergency telephones can be placed tohelp provide a safe and secureenvironment.” Carey said.

By NIKKI RAMIREZThe Pan American

The university’s upcoming 75thanniversary was one of the main topics ofconversation as Dr. Miguel Nevarezdelivered the address at the fallconvocation Friday, Aug. 23 in theStudent Union auditorium.

The Diamond Jubilee celebration kicksoff Sept. 1, with events scheduledthroughout the school year and a specialgala set for Nov. 2. A 12-minute videowas shown at the convocation trumpetingthe history and future of the university.Margaret McAllen is the honorary chair ofthe Jubilee committee while Dr. MarthaMay Tevis is the chair of the steeringcommittee.

Nevarez also gave the State of theUniversity address, in which he focusedon institutional goals for the year and thefuture. He spoke of the new chancellor ofthe University of Texas system, MarkYudof, who replaces Dan Burck, after a

tenure as president of the University ofMinnesota,and a previous stint as dean ofthe UT-Austin Law School. And heintroduced several new high-profile UTPAofficials, including: Dr. Michael Eastman,the new dean of the College of Scienceand Engineering; Dr. Bill Mcintyre,interim dean of the College of HealthScience and Human Services; Dr. WendyLawrence Fowler, associate vice presidentfor research; Bill Morris, the executivedirector of information technology; plussix new department chairs across campusand two new coaches in athletics.

Nevarez also noted the new faculty andstaff senate members, including CynthiaBrown, the chair of the Faculty Senate,and Brad Stiles, chair of the Staff Senate.Then he launched into the university’slong-term goals, which center onimproving the quantity and quality ofresearch at UTPA, along with improvingstudent access and participation, andbecoming a state leader in preparingpublic school teachers.

Other topics addressed by the presidentincluded increasing enrollment, which theuniversity expects to climb to nearly22,000 by 2010. The university retentionrates and 6-year graduation rates continueto improve, according to Nevarez, and arecord-high nearly 1,800 degrees wereconferred last year.

The university continues to prepare forthe convening of the 78th Texas StateLegislature in Austin in January. Nevarezcommented that Sen. Chuy Hinojosa willbe instrumental in vying for money andaid for South Texas universities.

Finally, the Outstanding Faculty awardsfrom 2001 were noted and the recipientsintroduced. Three people were rewardedfor teaching: Dr. Leo Gomez (curriculumand instruction), Dr. Susan Jarvis(accounting and business law) and Ms.Jackie Nirenberg (communication).

Six people were rewarded forprofessional achievement: Dr. KennethBuckman (history/philosophy); Dr.Caroline Huerta (nursing); Dr. KarenLozano (manufacturing engineering); Dr.David Neipert (accounting and businesslaw); Dr. Bruce Reed (rehab services);and Dr. Liang Zeng (educationalpsychology).

Dr. William Heller (mathematics)received an award for service.

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Three new units will give instant access to thecampus police for UTPA students

Faculty, staff, administration, meet for fallconvocation, institutional goals and achievements

trumpeted in Student Union Auditorium

The PoliceDepartment is

continually looking atareas of safety foreveryone visiting,

studying or workingon the campus

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- W.J. Carey, Assistant Chief of Police

Kicking off the latest semester

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Athletic department receives donations

The Bronc Athletic Foundationreceived a generous donation whenit honored the first two chartermembers of its Century Club duringa news conference Monday.

Lon Kruger, former UTPA men’sbasketball and current AtlantaHawks head coach, along withCoca-Cola, donated $100,000 each,two of the largest donations evermade to the athletic program.

UTPA was Kruger’s first headcoaching job at the collegiate level,where he coached the Broncs forfour seasons from 1982-86, leadingUTPA to a 20-8 record in his finalyear.

He was pleased to give somethingback to where he started hissensational career.

“I’ve maintained contact withcoach Hoffman through the years,and I’m impressed [with] thedepartment [and with what the]coaches are doing,” Kruger said.“It’s not only about wins and losses,but progress academically andsocially in their student athletes. Ithink a lot of people are taking

notice of thatand it’simpressive.”

Kruger spokeabout the faceliftUTPA hasundergone sincehis days in theearly ‘80s.

“It’s changed alot,” Kruger said.“The size hasalmost doubledsince we werehere 20 years ago.The people arestill the same,very warm and very friendly.”

Kruger led all his teams at thecollegiate level to winning seasons,including powerhouse programssuch as his alma mater KansasState, Florida and Illinois. Althoughhe’s currently coaching at the NBAlevel, he still reminisces over thefond memories of coaching at thecollege level. Kruger cites thedifferences of student bodyinvolvement and the enthusiasm of

the players at the college level andthe pro level.

After many years of coaching atthe college level, the call from theAtlanta Hawks offering him aposition at the NBA level surprisedKruger.

“I never even thought of that untiltwo years ago,” Kruger said. “Iloved coaching in college, thenAtlanta called and the circumstanceshad changed, and now it’s achallenge.”

Last season, the Hawks went 33-49, but Kruger has high hopes forhis team next season, withoutworries of job insecurity.

“It’s not something I really worryabout,” Kruger said. “But yet, if youlose two or three years in a row atthe professional level, they (teams)make changes. But this year withthe roster changes, we feel goodabout turning the corner. It’s been arebuilding process, but we’reexcited and optimistic.”

By MIKE GONZALEZThe Pan American

BIG MONEY: Former Bronc head basketball coach Lon Kruger (far left) became a charter member ofthe Bronc Athletic Foundation by donating $100,000 over 10 years to the UTPA athletic program.

The UTPA athletic departmentreceives two of its largest

donations in school history

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Kruger’s coaching

accomplishments

■ Led the Broncs to a 20-8

record in the 1985-86 season.

■ Led the Kansas State

Wildcats to a school-record

four consecutive NCAA tour-

nament berths.

■ In 1988, led the Wildcats

to a 25-9 record, tying the

school record.

■ In 1994, he directed the

Florida Gators to the Final

Four and earned SEC Coach

of the Year honors.

■ Had two NIT berths and

two NCAA berths.

It didn’t take very long for the LadyBroncs basketball program to find a newhead women’s basketball coach.

After three months on the job, withoutcoaching a game, Carol Russell steppeddown as Lady Broncs’ head coach toaccept a head coaching position at the

University ofNebraska-Kearney.Russell’s replacementis Tracy Anderson,who came in as firstassistant under her.Anderson will be headcoach on an interimbasis and admittedRussell’s resignationwas a shock.

“I was surprised byher [Russell’s]resignation,” Anderson

said. “It’s something thathappened very quickly. It’s a greatopportunity and I’m happy for her. It’ssomething she struggled with, but it was agood decision for her to step down.”

While Anderson recovered fromRussell’s resignation, she did not think thehead coaching job would be a propositionfor her.

“Oh no, not in this business,” Anderson

said. “I wanted the opportunity and I feelI’m ready, but I think if you’re in thisbusiness long enough that you don’tassume anything. I approached it in abusinesslike manner and hoped I would begiven the opportunity.”

Anderson brings 13 years of coachingexperience to the table, including the lastthree at Bethel College located in Kan.Anderson is fully aware of the strugglesthe Lady Broncs have faced in the past asshe takes over a team that went 7-21 lastyear, but welcomes the chance to get theteam pointed in the right direction.

“I’m so thrilled, actually,” Andersonsaid. “I think it’s a fabulous opportunityhere. There are things [to be done] anddirections I think this program could goand I look forward to that challenge.

Athletic director William Weidner feelsAnderson will provide leadership,experience and enthusiasm for the LadyBroncs, which will enable the program tobe successful in the future.

“I have complete confidence in thedirection [Anderson] will take us,”Weidner said. “She has experience and hasan excellent reputation of recruitingplayers. We think she has the experienceto step in and do a great job. I think [she]will provide great leadership and we’reprepared to move forward in ourprogram.”

Anderson began her coaching career atBrooksville, Kan., where she served as ahigh school English teacher and coachedbasketball and volleyball between 1989-91. She went on to coach at Salina SouthH.S. at Salina, Kan. for three years ashead volleyball and assistant basketball

coach from 1991-94. Anderson caught her break when she

received her first collegiate job and wasnamed assistant coach at Cowley Collegein Arkansas City, Kan. from 1994-96.

“I coached at the high school level forfive years with the dreams of coachingcollegiate,” Anderson said.

She hopes to bringan up-tempo schemethat will give UTPAopponents problemson both sides of theball.

“I like to push theball on both ends ofthe floor,” Andersonsaid. “I’m verydefensive minded.We are going toattempt to press alot, put a lot ofpressure and taketeams out of theirnormal scheme.”

Anderson feels thedefensive side of the ball makes thedifference between wins and losses.

“Hopefully we’ll create offensiveopportunities from our defense, and that issomething that we’re really going toattack,” Anderson said.

The Lady Broncs are coming off arough season and Anderson knowsrebuilding a program takes time and issomething that does not happen overnight.

“I think to give [our] program and staffa legitimate three-to-four-year goal wouldbest describe my plan,” she said.

While Anderson admits rebuilding willtake time, she also feels her job is secureat UTPA, even though she serves asinterim coach.

“I feel like it’s definitely my job,”Anderson said. “That’s exactly the wayI’m approaching it, and I’m very confidentin what we’re going to do as a staff and as

a program. I’m alsovery confident in myyoung ladies, and Ithink their attitudeand motivation hasbeen outstanding.”

While Weidner hasnot ruled out apossible coachingchange, he stillmaintains totalconfidence inAnderson.

“There’s nouncertainty, but weare confident thatTracy will do a greatjob,” Weidner said.

Weidner went on to say that the decisionto make Anderson an interim head coachwas best for the team.

“I would not have made that decision ifI didn’t think she could do it, and I seesomething special in her. We’ll evaluate inthe future, but our direction is to moveforward. She’s our coach and we’repreparing for this basketball season to beunder her direction. I hear the players are[excited] about her and I feel we won’tmiss a beat in our program. We’refortunate to have someone like her in ourprogram.”

Interim coach Andersonsets sights high for

struggling Lady BroncsBy MIKE GONZALEZThe Pan American

New coach prepares Lady Broncs for season

Anderson

We are going toattempt to pressa lot, put a lot of

pressure andtake teams outof their normal

scheme

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- Tracy Anderson, head coach

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Daniela PenichePsychologySophomore

I feel it would be a good idea. Thereare so many diseases right now thatit will help to prevent the spread ofillnesses.

Ivan CastilloMusic EducationSophomore

I am for it because we get a lot offoreign students from othercountries. You don’t know if thosepeople are safe from any viruses.

Rosie BarreraInterdisciplinary StudiesSenior

Yes, because it takes losing yourhealth to value your health.

How do you feel aboutrequired immunizations for

enrollment at UTPA?

Reynaldo CantuInternational Business Sophomore

They shouldn’t do it because they’reinvading the privacy of the studentand it is not an academic requirement.

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Monica GarciaInternational BusinessSophomore

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Library exhibit willspotlight Hispanics

National HispanicHeritage Month is justaround the corner and withit comes the time torecognize the averageHispanic citizen for theunselfish deeds they havedone for the community.

The University of Texas-Pan American is hosting itseighth annual NotableValley Hispanics Exhibit inconjunction with NationalHispanic Heritage Month.

“I wanted the Pan Amlibrary to do something torecognize people in thecommunity who haveunselfishly given back tothe community,” saidGeorge Gause, specialcollections librarian.

According to Gause, theexhibit will take placeSept.15-Oct.15 at the mainlibrary lobby, but aselection committee will beaccepting nominations

through Sept. 3.Gause said in order for a

person to be selectedhe/she must be of Hispanicorigin, originally from,now living in the Valley orboth, and involved ineither civic and/orhumanitarian activities.Former Valley HispanicNotables should not berenominated.

Gause added that apicture, short biography,and items that representwho the person is and whatthey’ve done are necessaryfor selectees.

“We usually have about12 notable ValleyHispanics chosen each yearand the artist exhibitsreflect those people’slives,” Gause said.

According to Gause, theexhibit is considered acompetitive event and theperson is selected on thebasis of the documentationsupplied by the nominator.

“We’ll have about 30 to

50 nominations and everyyear more people are beingnominated,” Gause said.“It’s getting harder andharder to select people.”

A reception will be heldOct. 6 at 2 p.m. and liveentertainment will beavailable. Former NotableValley Hispanics willattend.

“Two to three formerNotable Valley Hispanicswill talk about theimportance of giving backto the community, thenwe’ll recognize each of thepeople that have beenselected,” Gause said.“Each person will stand bytheir showcase and say alittle something aboutthemselves.”

Anyone interested innominating a candidate canpick up a form at SpecialCollections on the firstfloor of the library andmay drop off the form,mail it in, or fax it at 318-5396.

By NIKKI RAMIREZThe Pan American

August 29, 2002 THE PAN AMERICAN Page 3

UTPA file photo

Mold Meter ReaderSafety specialist Saul Juaragui uses an airborne particle counter to assess indoor air qualityin the Administration Building.

career in high school, but recently he washead coach at the University of CentralArkansas for one year. Johnson was theassistant coach under Gawlik while atUCA. This relationship, which startedwhen Johnson played for Gawlik at TexasWesleyan University, is a good thing forJohnson, who is still waiting for Gawlik’sannouncement of his assistant coaches.Johnson is the interim assistant coachright now. He has had to go through thesame process as other applicants for thejob.

“There has been almost 100 people thatapplied for the position of assistantcoach,” he said.

The UCA Bears had a 26-24 record inGawlik’s lone season and the team wasable to stay in contention for the playoffsuntil the very last game.

“We lost two out of a three-game seriesand the winner of the series would go tothe playoffs,” Gawlik said. “We had twogames against the worst team in ourdivision rained out and according to therules we were not able to reschedule themto play. If we had played them we wouldhave probably won and made theplayoffs.”

While at Texas Wesleyan, Gawlik’s

2000 team was ranked 23rd nationally inDivision II. Texas Wesleyan advanced tothe playoffs in 1999 and 2000 and wasalso able to break some of the school’steam and individual records.

“The first objective for my players is tograduate and be an alumni,” Gawlik said.“I want them to be good citizens and toknow that baseball doesn’t last forever,but a degree will be lifelong.”

Not only were Gawlik’s Texas Wesleyanteams full of great athletes, but 28 of hisathletes earned their degree.

“He is not from the exact mold ofTredaway or Ogletree,” Johnson said. “Heplayed here, but he did not coach herelike Reggie and Al. They are from thesame era, but just different styles.”

Gawlik also coached at St. Mary’sUniversity as an assistant. While at St.Mary’s, two of his teams advanced to theNAIA College World Series.

Gawlik began his coaching career atPSJA High School and he also coached atAlice High School. He then went toCorpus Christi Carroll High where histeam reached the Class 5A statequarterfinals and won two San Antoniocity championships and two-time regionalchampions.

In 2002-2003 season the Broncs have atough yet exciting schedule. They play athome against the University of Texas-SanAntonio, Southwest Texas StateUniversity, Lamar University, SamHouston State, Illinois, Iona, and PrairieView A&M. The latter three teams willplay in the Bronc Invitational Tournamentthat is held every year at EdinburgBaseball Stadium. In 2004, Nebraska,Arkansas and Penn State will come to theValley for the Bronc InvitationalTournament.

The Broncs schedule is not yetcomplete, but the Broncs hit the road toface Texas A&M, Texas Tech,Southeastern Louisiana, Oklahoma State,University of California and Nebraska.

“These teams will boost our attendanceif we keep these types of teams coming,”Gawlik said.

While the season is still far off, Gawlikis concerned about a number of gapingholes in his roster.

“We have only seven pitchers returningand I am used to having at least 12 on theroster and sometimes 20 pitchers total,”Gawlik said.

Pitchers are what the Broncs are in direneed of. Last years team had a staff full of

senior pitchers that left a huge hole to fillfor Gawlik.

Gawlik will meet with his players thisweek with Weidner for their first officialmeeting as coach and players.

“I want these players to know that Iwant them to play with passion,dedication, loyalty, and a will to win,”Gawlik said. “The players will have totake their game to a higher level andexpect to win. They must also have agreat and hard work ethic.”

Right now there is no deadline for thehiring of Gawlik’s coaching staff. Thevacancies that need to be filled are chosenby Gawlik himself and then approved byWeidner and his staff.

“There are about 80 to 100 applicantsand all of them are equal at this stage,”Gawlik said.

The new coach was a member of theNCAA Division II West Regional BaseballSelection Committee, chair of theHeartland Conference Baseball Committeeand a National Baseball Rater for theNational Association of IntercollegiateAthletics.

“I want UTPA students to get involvedand I am willing to do whatever it takes todo that,” Gawlik said.

GAWLIK continued from page 16

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Last season was no cakewalk for the LadyBroncs basketball team, and with the recentrelease of the 2002-03 schedule, the goingjust got tougher.

The Lady Broncs struggled with a 7-21record last season and Tracy Anderson, thenew head coach, looks forward to a numberof tougher and challenging games on theschedule.

“We have an outstanding schedule that’svery challenging,” Anderson said.

UTPA kicks off the season Nov. 10 whenthey host the Houston Jaguars in anexhibition match-up at the Fieldhouse. TheLady Broncs will have 14 home games,including the last three against Indiana-Purdue, rival Lipscomb and the finaleagainst Incarnate Word on senior night Feb.25.

A couple of women’s basketballpowerhouses will also make their way to theUTPA Fieldhouse, including WesternAthletic Conference opponent Tulsa Nov. 30,

Air Force Jan. 9, rivals Centenary Jan. 16,Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Jan. 25 and SunBelt foe Louisiana-Lafayette Feb. 3.

While the home games will be a challenge,the Lady Broncs will have their hands fullon the road as well. UTPA will visit Big 12powers, Baylor and Nebraska Dec. 16 andJan. 5, respectively.

“It will be challenging the fact that wewill play Big 12 schools like Baylor andNebraska,” Anderson said.

Early in the season, the Lady Broncs willtravel to the Pacific Coast and play WestCoast Conference Gonzaga Dec. 5 andEastern Washington the next evening.

One road trip Anderson is looking forwardto is the Lady Griz Holiday Classic inMissoula, MT. The Lady Broncs get achance to go up against powers MississippiState, a participate in the NCAA tournamentlast year, Montana of the Big SkyConference and Utah of the Mountain WestConference. Anderson feels the HolidayClassic will be a good experience for herplayers and could help increase the notorietyof the program.

“I think its going to be a fun tournament,”Anderson said. “A lot of young people don’tget the opportunity to play teams like that.It’s definitely going to be challenging.”

A change of scenery also plays a role inthe Lady Broncs’ schedule. Although it will

be a neutral site, Bronc fans from the LowerValley will get a chance to watch their teamat the South Padre Island Convention Centerwhen they face Northern Arizona on Dec.14.

Athletic Director William Weidner islooking forward to bringing Bronc sports toSouth Padre Island.

“We are very excited about showcasingour team at South Padre Island,” Weidnersaid. “It’s a great venue. We are the Valley’steam and it should be a great game. I’mhoping it could turn into something veryspecial.”

Anderson is looking forward to bringingher squad to the island and giving UTPA achance to gain exposure in the Lower Valley.

“I think that will be a great opportunityfor us to get some exposure,” Andersonsaid. “Maybe [we can] draw some fans fromthat side who otherwise would not have anopportunity to see us.”

The Lady Broncs have a tough road ahead,but Anderson feels this season’s schedulewill give fans a chance to see competitiveaction from her players on both sides of theball.

“We hope that we provide an exciting typeof basketball,” Anderson said. “How manywins and losses, I can’t say at this point, butI think people are going to enjoy our kidsplay. They [players] are going to play hard.”

Opponent list offers challenging upcoming season

By MIKE GONZALEZThe Pan American

Lady Broncs face toughopponents in recently

released 2002-03 schedule

Tough Enough?Notable 2002-03

Opponents

■ Tulsa 11/30

■ Gonzaga 12/5

■ Baylor 12/16

■ Utah 12/29

■ Miss. St. 12/29

■ Nebraska 1/05/03

■ Air Force 1/09/03

■ Ark. State 1/21/03

ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS:

The Pan American’s annual NFL picks column returns Sept. 5.Staff members will match wits against one another to see who can predict football winners. Tune in to see if you can beat the “experts.”

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Students participating in the 2002 Texas Pre-freshmen Engineering Program (Tex PREP) recentlyhonored The University of Texas-Pan Americanwith an eight-foot mural for the University’s 75thanniversary celebration, which runs from Septemberthrough August 2003.

The mural – which depicts the school’s past,present and future – features important people whohave contributed to the development of theUniversity including, H.C. Baker, UTPA’s firstpresident; Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez, UTPA president;Dr. Joseph Wiener, world-renowned mathematicsprofessor; and Dr. Miguel Paredes, math professorand Tex PREP director.“The purpose of the muralwas to give a picture of what Pan Am was like inthe past, in the present, and what ideas people havefor Pan Am in the future,” said Mary Garza, third-year Tex PREP student, project leader.

As part of their participation, third-year studentsare required to incorporate many of the skillslearned during their time in the program through a“Mega Project.”

“Successes such as the mega project renew myenthusiasm for cooperating with UTPA to work withthe Valley school system,” said Paredes.

“It is also exciting to see how the students enjoythe product of their labor, and the recognition theyobtain.”

The design and construction of the muralpresented tasks that satisfy the general requirementsof the engineering project.

The students were given the opportunity to workas a team to create a design that would supportitself, easily move and resist damage if placed bothin or outdoors.

“The traditional mega project is something thatyou make, you race, you compete and that’s it,” saidJulia Alvarez, third-year Tex PREP student. “All thestudents who pass by the math building will be ableto see the mural, and it just makes me feel reallyproud.”

Tex PREP is an academically intensemathematics-based summer program for middle andhigh school students interested in careers inengineering, science and technology. Since 1985,3,400 students have participated in the program.

The City of Weslaco honored The University ofTexas-Pan American with a proclamation heraldingthe University’s role in fulfilling the educationalneeds of South Texas, Thursday, Aug. 22.

The proclamation – which was done incommemoration of the University’s 75thanniversary – was presented to Carol Rausch,assistant to the president, during a ceremony atWeslaco City Hall.

“I am extremely honored to receive thisproclamation on behalf of Dr. Nevárez and theUniversity,” Rausch said. “It gives me great prideto be a part of an institution that has served as theeducational leader for South Texas, especially as

we prepare to celebrate our institution’s 75thanniversary.”

Weslaco city officials expressed gratitude to theUniversity for the opportunities it has provided tothe community, and vowed their continued supportin working with the University to support highereducation.

“We all owe Pan Am so much,” said JoeSanchez, Weslaco mayor. “Since 1927, our friends,families and neighbors have taken advantage of theopportunities and the curriculum offered by theUniversity to help improve the quality of life forall of us.”

The Weslaco proclamation is just one of 39received by UTPA in honor of it’s 75thanniversary.

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process will take at least two years. Several higher education institutions in Texas have already

adopted the same policy UTPA officials are examining.According to University Health Services at UT Austin, entering

freshman must fulfill the university’s medical clearancerequirements in order to register. Immunization requirementsinclude vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, and PPD (askin test for tuberculosis which is only required for internationalstudents and other students born outside the U.S.)

Texas A&M University requires that all students be immunizedagainst Tetanus and Diphtheria within the last 10 years, inaddition to immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella, Polio andTB skin test within the past 12 months (international studentsonly).

“Our concerns overall are to provide vaccinations to easilypreventable diseases,” Gray said. “The purpose of this policy isto reduce a student’s risk of infection from contagious diseases.”

VACCINATIONS continued from page 1

was recently established to evaluate and addressproblems on the campus. The team meets on a regularbasis to examine the results of the evaluations.

“We’re finding out that many problems are not mold-related problems, they’re air conditioning problems,”Costello said.

Problems are exacerbated by dust as well, he said.The construction site for the new visitor’s center oncampus as well as the recently completed constructionof Edinburg Baseball Stadium blew a great deal of dustinto the air, contributing negatively to the indoor airquality.

The university hired consultants last year to inspectthe 40-year-old residence halls located on Sugar Road.The dorms were renovated after persistent plumbingand technical problems.

“We made sure any problem [mold] spots were takencare of prior to kids moving in,” Costello said. “Wewant to make sure that our occupants are in anenvironment that is healthy and safe.”

Although not present on campus in harmful amounts,if mold should surface in the future, it could posepotential health hazards to students.

“Exasperation of allergies is the primary health effectassociated with exposure to mold spores,” Costello said.

Some symptoms include coughing, ear aches, sorethroat, dry skin, nausea, congestion, backaches,amnesia, dry or itchy eyes, drowsiness, runny nose orheadaches.

Although mold may or may not be dangerous,remediation is often needed for structural concerns,

such as in educational institutions.The ongoing $15.7 million mold remediation project

at Edinburg Economedes High School has forced thestate to grant the school district a waiver that allows thedelay of classes until Sept. 2.

As businesses promise to remedy toxic moldproblems throughout the Valley and parts of the state,homeowners continue to battle insurance companiesover damage claims.

“Right now in the Rio Grande Valley the typicalhome owner’s claim exceeds the value of the house,”Costello said. “Some people are just walking away fromthe house and taking the money.”

With the increase in claims, more and more peopleare seeking damages in water-related mold claims.Scam artists, unqualified remediators and weakregulation, however, often surface and further intensifythe problem.

Due to the spike in insurance rates these problemshave caused, political candidates have made insurance apart of their platform.

Among six candidates for statewide positions,looking to reform home ownership insurance policiesare gubernatorial nominees Tony Sanchez, D and RickPerry, R; lieutenant governor nominees John Sharp, Dand David Dewhurst, R; and GOP attorney generalnominees Greg Abbott, R and Kirk Watson, D.

With insurance rates serving up a hot topic for Texas’political races, candidates are making big promises —promises that will likely affect the Valley and in turn,UTPA.

MOLD continued from page 1

SPECIAL TO THE PAN AMERICAN

UTPA garners Weslaco praise

SPECIAL TO THE PAN AMERICAN The University of Texas-Pan American will offer extendedoffice hours to assist students during the start of the fall 2002semester.

UTPA will keep key offices open until 7 p.m. for theconvenience of students on the following days: Thursday, Aug.22; Friday, Aug. 23; Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29; Tuesday,Sept. 3; and Wednesday, Sept. 4.

University Retention Advisement Program (URAP)representatives will be available for advisement during theextended hours, and the dean’s offices at the six UTPA academiccolleges will also be open.

Extended hours will also be offered at the following UTPAoffices:

– Admissions & Records, Student Services Building, first floor,956/381-2201

– Campus Housing, Dorm Lobbies, first floor, 956/381-3439 – Counseling/Advisement Center, Student Services Building,

fifth floor, 956/381-2529– Emergency Loan Office, Administration Building (AB),

second floor, 956/381-2191 – Graduate Office, AB, first floor, 956/381-3661 – International Student Advisor, Student Services Building,

sixth floor, 956/381-2922 – Learning Assistance Center (LAC), Student Services

Building, sixth floor, 956/381-2585 – Office of Services for Persons with Disabilities, Emilia

Schunior Ramirez Hall, first floor, 956/316-7005 – Payments & Collections, Student Services Building, first

floor, 956/381-2715 – Special Programs, Emilia Schunior Ramirez Hall, second

floor, 956/381-2522 – Student Financial Services & Scholarships, Student Services

Building, first floor, 956/381-2501 – Student Health Services, Emilia Schunior Ramirez Hall, first

floor, 956/316-7033 – Student I.D. Office, University Center, second floor, 956/381-

3676 – Student Outreach Services, Student Services Building, sixth

floor, 956/381-2999 – University Testing Services, UTPA Annex Building, 956/316-

2457 – University Police Department, Physical Plant, 956/381-2727The University Bookstore will also offer the following extended

hours: – Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 20-22, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday, Sept. 2, Closed (Labor Day) – Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 3-5, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. – Friday, Sept. 6, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free cookies and punch will be offered at the Student Union

from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 22, 23, and Aug. 26-29.For individuals with a disability and requiring assistance or

accommodations in order to access these services, please contactthe Division of Enrollment & Student Services at 956/381-2147 atleast 2 days in advance. Proper documentation may be required.

SPECIAL TO THE PAN AMERICAN

School offices to extend hours

Wall of honor: studentgroup creates mural

conference (ACC), Thorn added the LadyCavaliers did not do well last season.

According to senior offensive hitterCynthia Kasper, the team expects to do wellat the tournament.

“I think we’re going to do okay,” Kaspersaid. “It’s going to be a tough tournament,UT is ranked very high, but I think it’s agood starter tournament for us.”

Senior offensive hitter Jessica Lawsonshared Kasper’s opinion about the intensityof the tournament.

“This upcoming tournament, there’s goingto be a lot of tough teams but we’ve beenpracticing really hard for the past twoweeks and we have a lot of new people andwe’re hoping to get out there and go strongand start off our season well,” Lawson said.

Thorn said the team has been preparingfor the upcoming season and feels the ladiesare more focused this year to improve theirrecord from last year.

“They’re really working hard thisseason,” Thorn said. “Even more so thanthey were last year.”

The combination of hard work anddedication gives Thorn hope going into thisweekend’s tournament. Thorn also hopes theLady Broncs will gain confidence to carryfor the rest of the season.

“We’re looking at a real exciting season,we’d love to get a lot of fans out here andget them hooked on volleyball,” Thorn said.

The Lady Broncs open up their homeseason schedule Sept. 10 against TexasSouthern University at 7 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL continued from page 16

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Kreuser To Play In GermanyEDINBURG-Former Bronc and leading scorer last season, Kelli Kreuser, will

pack her bags and play professional basketball for Germany this season.Kreuser was named UTPA’s Co-Female Athlete of the Year and Female

Newcomer of the year in her only season at UTPA, averaging 16.1 points and 5.3assists per game. Kreuser signed a contract to play for the Marburg Marlins in theFirst Division of Germany’s Federal Basketball league. Kreuser will spend the nexteight months in Marburg, a city of approximately 80,000 people, an area she’s notfamiliar with.

“I’m excited to keep playing, and hopefully it will be a good experience and I’llget to continue postponing getting a real job for as long as possible,” Kreuser said.“I’ve never been to Europe even though I’ve been to Japan and Australia. I’m sureit will be different.”

Kreuser is not certain what position she will play, but is ready for the first pro-fessional basketball experience.

“I think they want me to play the three (small forward) position over there, soI’ll be more like a shooter and a scorer rather than one of the primary ball han-dlers,” Kreuser said.

Former UTPA Head Coach Karin Nicholls coached Kreuser since her days atTruman State and was happy to learn news of her ex-player.

“Hopefully, this is a start of another great career for Kelli at a higher level,”Nicholls said. “It’s a reward for her hard work over the past five years, and itspeaks volumes for the program and everyone who has been involved with her. It’sgreat that it has culminated in an overseas opportunity that could lead to theWNBA, which is her ultimate goal.”

Team Announces Tryout DatesThe men’s basketball team will be conducting a tryout session on Saturday, Oct.

12, 2002 for all students interested. Please contact the basketball office at 381-2870 no later than Tuesday Oct. 1. The reason for the Oct. 1 cutoff date is becausethe participants will need to meet all NCAA qualifications before they are allowedto be involved in the tryout.

Tennis Players Receive HonorsEDINBURG-Three UTPA tennis players as well as the women’s team were hon-

ored by the Intercollegiate Association. Juniors Elisabet Mateos, Neil Barracloughand senior Kareem Abdullah received ITA Scholar-Athlete honors. The women’steam was one of the 70 NCAA Division I teams to earn All-American honors.Director of Academic Support and Student Services for Athletics Chris Uchacz washappy to see athletes do well in the classroom.

“I am proud of our men’s and women’s tennis programs and both their team andindividual academic accomplishments this year,” Uchacz said. “Head Coach ToddChapman also deserves recognition, as he is a staunch advocate of excellence inthe classroom, as is evident by both his teams’ academic performances. We arevery proud of the accomplishments of our student-athletes.”

Chapman knows how hard his players have worked both in the classroom and onthe tennis court.

“It’s a great honor for our program for the women to be named an Academic All-America Team, and for Elisabet, Kareem and Neil to be honored individually,”Chatman said. “It’s a testament to the hard work our men’s and women’s teams putin, not only on the court, but also academically. I feel that both of our teams exem-plify the term ‘student-athlete’ because they are students first and take pride intheir academics, while doing well athletically. Hopefully, with our new student-ath-letes coming in, and with the players we have returning, we will continue toreceive these types of awards.”

Intramural Events Ready To Go The Fall 2002 intramural rec-sports events has been released. The events will

include the fun walk, flag football, beach volleyball, three-on-three basketball andsoccer. The entries for the fun walk are due on Sept. 10 and play begins the sameday with the first 200 participants will receive free T-shirts. Entries for flag foot-ball for all participants are due Sept. 13 with a meeting for all captains at 2 p.m.Recreational Sports assistant Art Cabrera is anxious for the events to start.

“I’m looking forward to it,” Cabrera said. “There should be a lot of freshmenthis year, and I hope more women will participate. A good turn-out is expected.”

SSPPOORRTTSS CCLLIIPPBBOOAARRDD

2002 UTPA VOLLEYBALLSCHEDULE

DATEFri. 8/30Fri. 8/30Sat. 8/31Fri. 9/6Sat. 9/7Sat. 9/7

Tues. 9/10Fri. 9/13Sat. 9/14Sat. 9/14Tue. 9/17Fri. 9/20Sat. 9/21Sat. 9/21Thu. 9/26Fri. 9/27Fri. 10/4Tue. 10/8Fri. 10/11Fri. 10/18Sat. 10/19Tue. 10/22Fri. 10/25Sat. 10/26Tue. 10/29Sat. 11/2Fri. 11/8

Mon. 11/11Fri. 11/15-16Tue. 11/26Fri. 11/29Sat. 11/30Sat. 11/30

OPPONENTTexas

San DiegoVirginia

Tennessee TechXavier

Florida InternationalTexas SouthernTexas-El PasoNew Mexico

New Mexico StateTexas A&M-Kingsville

TulsaTexas Southern

WyomingTexas-Permian Basin

Texas Christian Centenary

Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiAlumni

Texas A&M International Prairie A&M

Texas A&M-KingsvilleTexas Southern

Prairie View A&MSouthwest Texas State

Texas A&M-InternationalTexas A&M-Corpus Christi

New Mexico StateIndependent TournamentCal Poly San Luis Obispo

Long Beach StateSan Jose State

UC Irvine

LOCATIONAustinAustinAustin

Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH

UTPAEl PasoEl Paso

Las CrucesUTPA

Corpus ChristiCorpus ChristiCorpus Christi

UTPAUTPAUTPA

Corpus ChristiUTPAUTPAUTPA

KingsvilleHouston

Prairie View UTPALaredoUTPAUTPA

Corpus ChristiSan Luis Obispo, CA

Long Beach, CALong Beach, CALong Beach, CA

TIME10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.12:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.12:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

TBA9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

2002 UTPA VOLLEYBALL ROSTERNO NAME CLASS HEIGHT

1 Katie Burke Freshman 5-112 Cathi Netemeyer Sophomore 6-14 Cynthia Kasper Senior 6-05 Stephanie Redd Freshman 6-06 Winker Cruz Junior 5-108 Jena Rae Rosales Junior 5-410 Jessica Lawson Senior 5-911 Jaclyn Muszynski Sophomore 5-1113 Sandy Darway Sophomore 5-1116 Danielle Holthe Freshman 6-217 Jackie Sanchez Freshman 6-0

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C onstruction was freshlycompleted last Friday just in

time to kick off the VIP party andcelebrate the grand opening ofGraham Central Station.

The huge night club is located inthe old Montgomery Ward buildingat El Centro Mall in Pharr.

With 40 clubs nationwide andapproximately 10 in the making,Graham Central Station has certainlycreated something new for thepublic to enjoy. The venue brings anadditional source of entertainment to

the Valley.“So far everyone is super

enthusiastic, because it is going tobring huge revenues and jobopportunities to the Valley,” GeneralManager Lupe Ross said.

Graham Central Station willintroduce the “beer and shot guy”concept to their newest night club.Scantily-clad men will provide eyecandy as well as drinks for theladies.

“It is like nothing you’ve everseen before. We are the talk of thetown,” Ross said.

Graham Central Station is afamily-owned business thatoriginated in the West Texas city ofOdessa. The club will feature sevenmini-nightclubs to meet the demandsof several tastes. Each mini-club willoffer a different type of music andatmosphere.

“I spent most of the night in theretro club, but I like the idea that onecover allows you to experienceeverything,” said clubgoer JoaquinGonzalez said.

The night club prides itself on itsvariety, and club goers are treated tomusical beats including Tejano,international, country, retro musicand Top 40. The massive club alsofeatures live performances and alounge.

“We offer a variety to please theyoung, old and everyone inbetween,” Ross said.

According to Ross, there will be a$5 cover charge for everyone over21 years of age that allows them intoevery mini club. Minors will becharged $10.

“It is inexpensive and affordablefor everyone,” Ross said.

Graham Central Station will hostspecial sporting events, battle of thebands contests, concerts, and theValley Tejano Music Awards. Ross

added that concerts will bescheduled once a month.

“We have the space to facilitatelarge events and we are going to beversatile in what we host,” Rosssaid.

As far as dress code, almostanything goes. Revelers can dress inanything from Wranglers to bellbottoms, but flip flops are notallowed.

“All walks of life are welcome.Casual attire is fine,” Ross said.

A major component in running anight club is security. Ross explainedthat a quarter of the 180 peopleemployed at Graham Central Stationwill be on the security staff. Inaddition to house security, there willbe four uniformed officers from thePharr Police Department on duty.

Security will be at the door,dispersed around the club andpatrolling the parking lot, accordingto Ross.

“We even have golf carts to carrypeople out to their car if they feellike they have parked too far. We areon the up and up about everything,”Ross said.

■ Gallery exhibit . . . . . 9

■ Movie review . . . . . 10

■ Culture club . . . . . . 11ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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AroundTown

Phoenix Rising ArtExhibit and SaleSeptember 9 throughOctober 11Place: McAllen-MillerInternational AirportEvent: ‘Phoenix Rising’ isan exhibit of “hope,remembrance andhealing.” The art sale willbe held September 11 at 7p.m. in the conferenceroom behind therestaurant in the airport.Phone: (956) 358-7211

Broadway MusicalReviewSeptember 11, 12, 14 at7:30 p.m., September 15at 2 p.m.Info: Edinburg HighSchool Dramaticats willperform the musicalfeaturing songs and skitsfrom hits like ‘Sound ofMusic,’ ‘Annie,’ and ‘RockyHorror Picture Show.’Place: EHS auditorium,801 E. Canton, EdinburgPrice: Tickets are $4 foradults, $3 for studentsCall: Carter Robinson at(956) 316-7300

Taste of Home CookingSchoolSeptember 16; doors openat 5:30 p.m.Info: Entertainingpresentation of easy-to-prepare, family-pleasingrecipes; coupons, freeproduct samples and doorprizes .Place: Jacob BrownAuditoriumPrice: $4 per personPhone: (956) 982-6664,ask for Maribel

(Below and Right) - Graham Central Station opened Aug. 23 inwhat used to be the Montgomery Ward store at El Centro Mallin Pharr. The new nightclub actually houses seven separateclubs ranging from Tejano to country.

So far everyoneis super

enthusiastic,because it isgoing to bringhuge revenues

and jobopportunities to

the Valley.

“

“

- Lupe Ross,general manager

Veronica Barrera/The Pan American

Graham CentralStation home to

seven clubs underone roof

By VERONICA BARRERAThe Pan American

Club opening draws crowdI spent most ofthe night in theretro club, but I

like the idea thatone cover allowsyou to experience

everything. “

“

- Joaquin Gonzalez,clubgoer

ABOUT THECLUB:

Location: El CentroMall in Pharr

Employees: 180, aquarter of which are

security.

Price: $5 foreveryone 21 and

over, $10 for minors.Admission allowsentrance to any of

the mini clubs.

Features:Tejano

InternationalCountryRetro

Top 40Concert stage

Lounge

Events:Occasional sporting

events, bandcontests, concerts

and the Valley TejanoMusic Awards

After a summer of being bombarded with‘Signs’ of ‘XXX’ ‘Austin Powers’-fulmovies, it’s refreshing to know that goodmovies like “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”are still being produced.

You won’t find anybarbaric and bald musclemachines or Mini-Mes inthis Independent film, butyou will find a heartwarming story line andcast of characters that willhave you laughing out loudand gasping for air.

My Big Fat Greekwedding was written byand stars Nia Vardalos asFortoula 'Toula' Portokalos,an unmarried 30-year-oldspinster who is tired ofworking at her parents’Greek restaurant and wantsto find a new life byfurthering her education.

These plans sound absolutely absurd to herradically Greek father, Gus (MichaelConstantine), who feels a woman’s lot in lifeis to marry a Greek man, breed his childrenand feed her family. Incidentally, this is alsoa man who believes every word is Greek inorigin and claims that Windex can cure anyillness. Even Stupidity? In any event, Toulagoes to college and lands a job at her auntsTravel Agency.

As luck would have it, while working atthe travel agency, Toula befriends Ian Miller(John Corbett, aka “Sex and the City’s”Aidan Shaw), and falls desperately in lovewith him. Under normal circumstances thiswould be a great thing, but here is a problem:IAN IS NOT GREEK!

Toula’s family becomeshysterical when they realizeher boyfriend isn’t Greek, andthe comedy truly escalateswhen Ian proposes marriageto Toula.

Warning: “Big fat” laughsquickly start coming yourway. In order to prove hislove, Ian decides to join theGreek Orthodox church, isbaptized by Toula’s tart of acousin, and caters to thePortakalo’s every wish. Whena man loves a woman...

What works about thismovie is its distinct ethnicflair.

This isn’t your every dayromance, and its nice to see a movie thatdoesn’t have a corky middle-class Americanheroine being owned by an upper-class guy who inevitably falls forher equally-corky best friend.

This film gives us a chance toexperience the Greek-Americanway of life and shows us howhumorous and entertaining itcan be.

The only thing I didn’t likeabout this movie, as in mostethnic movies, was the wayin which these characters werestereotyped, particularly Toula’soverbearing, almost macho, father. Iguess Hollywood still has a lot to learn

about producing ethnicfilms.

Unfortunately, thisfilm is only beingshown at Edinburg’sCarmike Theater, butthe drive is mostcertainly worth it.Most theaters donot screenIndependent films,but this one hastruly capturedAmerica and thisreporter’s heart.So go catch thisflick, it’s onethat will warmyour heart evenmore than ourcurrent 100-degree heatwave!

August 29, 2002 Arts & Entertainment Page 10

The office of the Dean of Students at theUniversity of Texas-Pan American is helpingstudents overcome their back-to-school bluesby organizing a “Welcome Back” party.

Christine Carruthers, coordinator ofcampus activities, said this year’s theme forthe event is “Margaritaville.”

“The Dean of Students organization willsponsor this year’s Welcome Back Party. Allstudents are invited free of charge,”

Carruthers said.The event will take place at the Quad Sept.

6 from 7-11 p.m. There will be free food,prizes and games. Altermative band TragicKomic and the UTPA jazz band will providestudents with musical entertainment.

This is the first year the office of the Deanof Students will host a back to school event.Carruthers said it has been two years since awelcome back event took place at UTPA, andthat it was formerly to be supervised by theUniversity Program Board.

Other organizations involved in thepromotion the event include StudentGovernment, Student Life and TransitionServices, Intramural Recreational Sports,Office of Student Development, Bacchus andGamma, and the Alumni Association.

Tragic Komic, jazz bandto play at ‘Margaritaville’

Distinctive flair setsmovie apart from other

summer flicks

By DÄGOBERTO PÉREZThe Pan American

Starring: Nia Vardalos, JohnCorbett, Michael

Constantine, Laine Kazan,Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone

Director: Joel ZwickScreenwriter: Nia Vardalos

MPAA rating: PG, forsensuality and language.

Running time: 95 minutes

Reviewer’s Rating:

out of 5 stars

By BELINDA REYESThe Pan American

‘Welcome Back’ party bringsentertainment, refreshments tostudents in need of diversions

‘Big Fat’ laughs abound in film

• SEPT. 3 - Hola Week, StudentServices Fair - Students can learnabout the services that UTPA offers.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in theQuad.

• SEPT. 4 - Hola Week, IntramuralDay - Students can learn about theintramural rec sports program andparticipate in fun games.

• SEPT. 5 - Hola Week, StudentOrganization Fall Recruitment Fair -

Students can find out about thedifferent organizations on campusand sign up to participate.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in theQuad.

• SEPT. 5 - Panhellenic OrientationNight - Any female interested injoining a sorority is welcome to cometo this orientation and learn about therush process.

WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. in the StudentUnion Theater.

COMING EVENTS

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Murex, by Pocquette.

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Students and staff who have a love or interest for Theater Artsshould start marking their calendars for upcoming plays the

department will feature during the fall and spring semesters.In celebration of the 75th year anniversary of University of

Texas-Pan American, the theater department has scheduledplays from now until spring. The first feature play will be a

collection of one-act plays by David Ives directed bycommunications professor Kate Ellis.

Ellis said that the title of the play is stilluncertain, but more than likely will be named

“Time Flies.”“We will be producing six one act

plays: ‘Babel’s in Arms,’ ‘ArabianNights,’ ‘Enigma Variations,’ ‘Mysteryat Twycknam Vicarage,’ ‘ Lives of theSaints,’ and ‘Captive Audience,’”Ellis said. “‘Time Flies’ will consist offive men and five women, and all willplay multiple roles.”

Ellis said one scene is done entirely inpantomime, while another scene requires twopairs of actors to mirror and talk for each

other, and yet another scene has a character whoserves as an interpreter for two other characters in

the play. There is also one act which is a spoof on theBritish Masterpiece Theater Murder Mysteries.

“The plays are very clever comedies and will be challengingfor the actors,” Ellis said.

The play opens to the audience Oct. 9-13 at the JeffersTheater. Auditions for the play are open to all students

Thursday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Aug. 30 from 7-10 p.m. inCOAS building room 107. The following play will be “A Glassof Water,” written by Eugene Scribe and directed by theaterprofessor Dr. Eric Wiley.

“‘A Glass of Water’ is a 19th-century French comedy and itwill run from November 20 through the 24th,” Wiley said.

Wiley also noted that audition schedules for his play will beposted in the COAS building and will begin in late September.

Plays for the spring semester will include “Good News,” and anew premiere by Milcha Sanchez Scott, which imitates life inthe Rio Grande Valley, Wiley said.

Wiley said that “Good News” is an important musical becauseit intertwines with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the

university as it premiered on Broadway 75 years ago.“It premiered on Broadway the same year [UTPA] opened,” Wiley

said.

I have searched for perfection in form since I threw myfirst pot. In this search I created thousands of beautifullyshaped, but static forms. They were static because they

were well balanced and symmetrical, but far from perfect, theywere imperfect because they were not alive.

Over time I could see that my work needed a differentfocus. I needed to breathe life into my vessels and thus,give them movement and character that went beyond meredishes. The inspiration that gave shape to these conceptscame in the form of scuba trips to the Florida Keys. You’llsee forms inspired by sponges, chorals [sic], and marineorganisms of the living sea.

These vessels are alive because of the manner in which theyactivate the space in which they reside and have the sense offlow and movement that had been absent in my “perfect,”symmetrical vessels.

Life, flow, and movement . . . the undersea mind.

— Ray PocquetteUTPA artist

‘Down to the Sea’

Back row left to right, Polyphonia, Gelidium. Front row left to right, Chimaera and Mojarres.

Maria, by Pocquette.

UTPA artist uses oceanic motif tobring movement, life to his artwork in

thesis exhibition

Exhibit: ‘Down tothe Sea’

Artist: RayPocquette

Where: ClarkGallery in the Fine

Arts Complex

When: August 29to September 22

Reception:August 31, 7 to 9p.m. in the Clark

Gallery

Tzeitel (played byIvy Vela) andChava (DidiDuron) are thedaughters ofTevye (JeffMarquis) andGolde (PatMcEnnis) in‘Fiddler’ performedearlier this year.

(Left) - Mordcha, an innkeeper (played by John Luna), talks with Tevye(right), a dairy man at the center of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ performed bythe theater department earlier this year.

(Right) - Jeff Marquis plays Tevye, the main character of the play, aswell as directs ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ last April.

Department preparesfor new production year

Photos by Matt LynchThe Pan American

Theater season opens with collection of one-act playsBy BELINDA REYESThe Pan American

The plays arevery clever

comedies andwill be

challenging forthe actors. “

“

- Kate Ellis,director for the one-acts

Auditions for one-acts will be

Thursday, August29 and Friday,

August 30 from 7 to10 p.m. in the

CommunicationsArts and SciencesBuilding, room 107

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Murex, by Pocquette.

August 29, 2002 Arts & Entertainment Page 9August 29, 2002 Arts & Entertainment Page 8

Students and staff who have a love or interest for Theater Artsshould start marking their calendars for upcoming plays the

department will feature during the fall and spring semesters.In celebration of the 75th year anniversary of University of

Texas-Pan American, the theater department has scheduledplays from now until spring. The first feature play will be a

collection of one-act plays by David Ives directed bycommunications professor Kate Ellis.

Ellis said that the title of the play is stilluncertain, but more than likely will be named

“Time Flies.”“We will be producing six one act

plays: ‘Babel’s in Arms,’ ‘ArabianNights,’ ‘Enigma Variations,’ ‘Mysteryat Twycknam Vicarage,’ ‘ Lives of theSaints,’ and ‘Captive Audience,’”Ellis said. “‘Time Flies’ will consist offive men and five women, and all willplay multiple roles.”

Ellis said one scene is done entirely inpantomime, while another scene requires twopairs of actors to mirror and talk for each

other, and yet another scene has a character whoserves as an interpreter for two other characters in

the play. There is also one act which is a spoof on theBritish Masterpiece Theater Murder Mysteries.

“The plays are very clever comedies and will be challengingfor the actors,” Ellis said.

The play opens to the audience Oct. 9-13 at the JeffersTheater. Auditions for the play are open to all students

Thursday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Aug. 30 from 7-10 p.m. inCOAS building room 107. The following play will be “A Glassof Water,” written by Eugene Scribe and directed by theaterprofessor Dr. Eric Wiley.

“‘A Glass of Water’ is a 19th-century French comedy and itwill run from November 20 through the 24th,” Wiley said.

Wiley also noted that audition schedules for his play will beposted in the COAS building and will begin in late September.

Plays for the spring semester will include “Good News,” and anew premiere by Milcha Sanchez Scott, which imitates life inthe Rio Grande Valley, Wiley said.

Wiley said that “Good News” is an important musical becauseit intertwines with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the

university as it premiered on Broadway 75 years ago.“It premiered on Broadway the same year [UTPA] opened,” Wiley

said.

I have searched for perfection in form since I threw myfirst pot. In this search I created thousands of beautifullyshaped, but static forms. They were static because they

were well balanced and symmetrical, but far from perfect, theywere imperfect because they were not alive.

Over time I could see that my work needed a differentfocus. I needed to breathe life into my vessels and thus,give them movement and character that went beyond meredishes. The inspiration that gave shape to these conceptscame in the form of scuba trips to the Florida Keys. You’llsee forms inspired by sponges, chorals [sic], and marineorganisms of the living sea.

These vessels are alive because of the manner in which theyactivate the space in which they reside and have the sense offlow and movement that had been absent in my “perfect,”symmetrical vessels.

Life, flow, and movement . . . the undersea mind.

— Ray PocquetteUTPA artist

‘Down to the Sea’

Back row left to right, Polyphonia, Gelidium. Front row left to right, Chimaera and Mojarres.

Maria, by Pocquette.

UTPA artist uses oceanic motif tobring movement, life to his artwork in

thesis exhibition

Exhibit: ‘Down tothe Sea’

Artist: RayPocquette

Where: ClarkGallery in the Fine

Arts Complex

When: August 29to September 22

Reception:August 31, 7 to 9p.m. in the Clark

Gallery

Tzeitel (played byIvy Vela) andChava (DidiDuron) are thedaughters ofTevye (JeffMarquis) andGolde (PatMcEnnis) in‘Fiddler’ performedearlier this year.

(Left) - Mordcha, an innkeeper (played by John Luna), talks with Tevye(right), a dairy man at the center of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ performed bythe theater department earlier this year.

(Right) - Jeff Marquis plays Tevye, the main character of the play, aswell as directs ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ last April.

Department preparesfor new production year

Photos by Matt LynchThe Pan American

Theater season opens with collection of one-act playsBy BELINDA REYESThe Pan American

The plays arevery clever

comedies andwill be

challenging forthe actors. “

“

- Kate Ellis,director for the one-acts

Auditions for one-acts will be

Thursday, August29 and Friday,

August 30 from 7 to10 p.m. in the

CommunicationsArts and SciencesBuilding, room 107

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C onstruction was freshlycompleted last Friday just in

time to kick off the VIP party andcelebrate the grand opening ofGraham Central Station.

The huge night club is located inthe old Montgomery Ward buildingat El Centro Mall in Pharr.

With 40 clubs nationwide andapproximately 10 in the making,Graham Central Station has certainlycreated something new for thepublic to enjoy. The venue brings anadditional source of entertainment to

the Valley.“So far everyone is super

enthusiastic, because it is going tobring huge revenues and jobopportunities to the Valley,” GeneralManager Lupe Ross said.

Graham Central Station willintroduce the “beer and shot guy”concept to their newest night club.Scantily-clad men will provide eyecandy as well as drinks for theladies.

“It is like nothing you’ve everseen before. We are the talk of thetown,” Ross said.

Graham Central Station is afamily-owned business thatoriginated in the West Texas city ofOdessa. The club will feature sevenmini-nightclubs to meet the demandsof several tastes. Each mini-club willoffer a different type of music andatmosphere.

“I spent most of the night in theretro club, but I like the idea that onecover allows you to experienceeverything,” said clubgoer JoaquinGonzalez said.

The night club prides itself on itsvariety, and club goers are treated tomusical beats including Tejano,international, country, retro musicand Top 40. The massive club alsofeatures live performances and alounge.

“We offer a variety to please theyoung, old and everyone inbetween,” Ross said.

According to Ross, there will be a$5 cover charge for everyone over21 years of age that allows them intoevery mini club. Minors will becharged $10.

“It is inexpensive and affordablefor everyone,” Ross said.

Graham Central Station will hostspecial sporting events, battle of thebands contests, concerts, and theValley Tejano Music Awards. Ross

added that concerts will bescheduled once a month.

“We have the space to facilitatelarge events and we are going to beversatile in what we host,” Rosssaid.

As far as dress code, almostanything goes. Revelers can dress inanything from Wranglers to bellbottoms, but flip flops are notallowed.

“All walks of life are welcome.Casual attire is fine,” Ross said.

A major component in running anight club is security. Ross explainedthat a quarter of the 180 peopleemployed at Graham Central Stationwill be on the security staff. Inaddition to house security, there willbe four uniformed officers from thePharr Police Department on duty.

Security will be at the door,dispersed around the club andpatrolling the parking lot, accordingto Ross.

“We even have golf carts to carrypeople out to their car if they feellike they have parked too far. We areon the up and up about everything,”Ross said.

■ Gallery exhibit . . . . . 9

■ Movie review . . . . . 10

■ Culture club . . . . . . 11ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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AroundTown

Phoenix Rising ArtExhibit and SaleSeptember 9 throughOctober 11Place: McAllen-MillerInternational AirportEvent: ‘Phoenix Rising’ isan exhibit of “hope,remembrance andhealing.” The art sale willbe held September 11 at 7p.m. in the conferenceroom behind therestaurant in the airport.Phone: (956) 358-7211

Broadway MusicalReviewSeptember 11, 12, 14 at7:30 p.m., September 15at 2 p.m.Info: Edinburg HighSchool Dramaticats willperform the musicalfeaturing songs and skitsfrom hits like ‘Sound ofMusic,’ ‘Annie,’ and ‘RockyHorror Picture Show.’Place: EHS auditorium,801 E. Canton, EdinburgPrice: Tickets are $4 foradults, $3 for studentsCall: Carter Robinson at(956) 316-7300

Taste of Home CookingSchoolSeptember 16; doors openat 5:30 p.m.Info: Entertainingpresentation of easy-to-prepare, family-pleasingrecipes; coupons, freeproduct samples and doorprizes .Place: Jacob BrownAuditoriumPrice: $4 per personPhone: (956) 982-6664,ask for Maribel

(Below and Right) - Graham Central Station opened Aug. 23 inwhat used to be the Montgomery Ward store at El Centro Mallin Pharr. The new nightclub actually houses seven separateclubs ranging from Tejano to country.

So far everyoneis super

enthusiastic,because it isgoing to bringhuge revenues

and jobopportunities to

the Valley.

“

“

- Lupe Ross,general manager

Veronica Barrera/The Pan American

Graham CentralStation home to

seven clubs underone roof

By VERONICA BARRERAThe Pan American

Club opening draws crowdI spent most ofthe night in theretro club, but I

like the idea thatone cover allowsyou to experience

everything. “

“

- Joaquin Gonzalez,clubgoer

ABOUT THECLUB:

Location: El CentroMall in Pharr

Employees: 180, aquarter of which are

security.

Price: $5 foreveryone 21 and

over, $10 for minors.Admission allowsentrance to any of

the mini clubs.

Features:Tejano

InternationalCountryRetro

Top 40Concert stage

Lounge

Events:Occasional sporting

events, bandcontests, concerts

and the Valley TejanoMusic Awards

After a summer of being bombarded with‘Signs’ of ‘XXX’ ‘Austin Powers’-fulmovies, it’s refreshing to know that goodmovies like “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”are still being produced.

You won’t find anybarbaric and bald musclemachines or Mini-Mes inthis Independent film, butyou will find a heartwarming story line andcast of characters that willhave you laughing out loudand gasping for air.

My Big Fat Greekwedding was written byand stars Nia Vardalos asFortoula 'Toula' Portokalos,an unmarried 30-year-oldspinster who is tired ofworking at her parents’Greek restaurant and wantsto find a new life byfurthering her education.

These plans sound absolutely absurd to herradically Greek father, Gus (MichaelConstantine), who feels a woman’s lot in lifeis to marry a Greek man, breed his childrenand feed her family. Incidentally, this is alsoa man who believes every word is Greek inorigin and claims that Windex can cure anyillness. Even Stupidity? In any event, Toulagoes to college and lands a job at her auntsTravel Agency.

As luck would have it, while working atthe travel agency, Toula befriends Ian Miller(John Corbett, aka “Sex and the City’s”Aidan Shaw), and falls desperately in lovewith him. Under normal circumstances thiswould be a great thing, but here is a problem:IAN IS NOT GREEK!

Toula’s family becomeshysterical when they realizeher boyfriend isn’t Greek, andthe comedy truly escalateswhen Ian proposes marriageto Toula.

Warning: “Big fat” laughsquickly start coming yourway. In order to prove hislove, Ian decides to join theGreek Orthodox church, isbaptized by Toula’s tart of acousin, and caters to thePortakalo’s every wish. Whena man loves a woman...

What works about thismovie is its distinct ethnicflair.

This isn’t your every dayromance, and its nice to see a movie thatdoesn’t have a corky middle-class Americanheroine being owned by an upper-class guy who inevitably falls forher equally-corky best friend.

This film gives us a chance toexperience the Greek-Americanway of life and shows us howhumorous and entertaining itcan be.

The only thing I didn’t likeabout this movie, as in mostethnic movies, was the wayin which these characters werestereotyped, particularly Toula’soverbearing, almost macho, father. Iguess Hollywood still has a lot to learn

about producing ethnicfilms.

Unfortunately, thisfilm is only beingshown at Edinburg’sCarmike Theater, butthe drive is mostcertainly worth it.Most theaters donot screenIndependent films,but this one hastruly capturedAmerica and thisreporter’s heart.So go catch thisflick, it’s onethat will warmyour heart evenmore than ourcurrent 100-degree heatwave!

August 29, 2002 Arts & Entertainment Page 10

The office of the Dean of Students at theUniversity of Texas-Pan American is helpingstudents overcome their back-to-school bluesby organizing a “Welcome Back” party.

Christine Carruthers, coordinator ofcampus activities, said this year’s theme forthe event is “Margaritaville.”

“The Dean of Students organization willsponsor this year’s Welcome Back Party. Allstudents are invited free of charge,”

Carruthers said.The event will take place at the Quad Sept.

6 from 7-11 p.m. There will be free food,prizes and games. Altermative band TragicKomic and the UTPA jazz band will providestudents with musical entertainment.

This is the first year the office of the Deanof Students will host a back to school event.Carruthers said it has been two years since awelcome back event took place at UTPA, andthat it was formerly to be supervised by theUniversity Program Board.

Other organizations involved in thepromotion the event include StudentGovernment, Student Life and TransitionServices, Intramural Recreational Sports,Office of Student Development, Bacchus andGamma, and the Alumni Association.

Tragic Komic, jazz bandto play at ‘Margaritaville’

Distinctive flair setsmovie apart from other

summer flicks

By DÄGOBERTO PÉREZThe Pan American

Starring: Nia Vardalos, JohnCorbett, Michael

Constantine, Laine Kazan,Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone

Director: Joel ZwickScreenwriter: Nia Vardalos

MPAA rating: PG, forsensuality and language.

Running time: 95 minutes

Reviewer’s Rating:

out of 5 stars

By BELINDA REYESThe Pan American

‘Welcome Back’ party bringsentertainment, refreshments tostudents in need of diversions

‘Big Fat’ laughs abound in film

• SEPT. 3 - Hola Week, StudentServices Fair - Students can learnabout the services that UTPA offers.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in theQuad.

• SEPT. 4 - Hola Week, IntramuralDay - Students can learn about theintramural rec sports program andparticipate in fun games.

• SEPT. 5 - Hola Week, StudentOrganization Fall Recruitment Fair -

Students can find out about thedifferent organizations on campusand sign up to participate.

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in theQuad.

• SEPT. 5 - Panhellenic OrientationNight - Any female interested injoining a sorority is welcome to cometo this orientation and learn about therush process.

WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. in the StudentUnion Theater.

COMING EVENTS

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Book: “Harry Potter” series by J.K. RowlingCD: “Laundry Service” by ShakiraMovie: “Serendipity”

CD: “Let Go” by Avril LavigneBook: “It” by Stephen KingMovie: “Shrek”

Website: www.yahoo.comBook: X-men comic booksMovie: “Desperado”

Eugene de la TorreFreshmanComputer Engineering

Carmen SanchezFreshmanPolitical Science

Denise MoralesSeniorInternational Business

CULTURE CLUBWhat students like to read, listen to and surf.

The

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Students participating in the 2002 Texas Pre-freshmen Engineering Program (Tex PREP) recentlyhonored The University of Texas-Pan Americanwith an eight-foot mural for the University’s 75thanniversary celebration, which runs from Septemberthrough August 2003.

The mural – which depicts the school’s past,present and future – features important people whohave contributed to the development of theUniversity including, H.C. Baker, UTPA’s firstpresident; Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez, UTPA president;Dr. Joseph Wiener, world-renowned mathematicsprofessor; and Dr. Miguel Paredes, math professorand Tex PREP director.“The purpose of the muralwas to give a picture of what Pan Am was like inthe past, in the present, and what ideas people havefor Pan Am in the future,” said Mary Garza, third-year Tex PREP student, project leader.

As part of their participation, third-year studentsare required to incorporate many of the skillslearned during their time in the program through a“Mega Project.”

“Successes such as the mega project renew myenthusiasm for cooperating with UTPA to work withthe Valley school system,” said Paredes.

“It is also exciting to see how the students enjoythe product of their labor, and the recognition theyobtain.”

The design and construction of the muralpresented tasks that satisfy the general requirementsof the engineering project.

The students were given the opportunity to workas a team to create a design that would supportitself, easily move and resist damage if placed bothin or outdoors.

“The traditional mega project is something thatyou make, you race, you compete and that’s it,” saidJulia Alvarez, third-year Tex PREP student. “All thestudents who pass by the math building will be ableto see the mural, and it just makes me feel reallyproud.”

Tex PREP is an academically intensemathematics-based summer program for middle andhigh school students interested in careers inengineering, science and technology. Since 1985,3,400 students have participated in the program.

The City of Weslaco honored The University ofTexas-Pan American with a proclamation heraldingthe University’s role in fulfilling the educationalneeds of South Texas, Thursday, Aug. 22.

The proclamation – which was done incommemoration of the University’s 75thanniversary – was presented to Carol Rausch,assistant to the president, during a ceremony atWeslaco City Hall.

“I am extremely honored to receive thisproclamation on behalf of Dr. Nevárez and theUniversity,” Rausch said. “It gives me great prideto be a part of an institution that has served as theeducational leader for South Texas, especially as

we prepare to celebrate our institution’s 75thanniversary.”

Weslaco city officials expressed gratitude to theUniversity for the opportunities it has provided tothe community, and vowed their continued supportin working with the University to support highereducation.

“We all owe Pan Am so much,” said JoeSanchez, Weslaco mayor. “Since 1927, our friends,families and neighbors have taken advantage of theopportunities and the curriculum offered by theUniversity to help improve the quality of life forall of us.”

The Weslaco proclamation is just one of 39received by UTPA in honor of it’s 75thanniversary.

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process will take at least two years. Several higher education institutions in Texas have already

adopted the same policy UTPA officials are examining.According to University Health Services at UT Austin, entering

freshman must fulfill the university’s medical clearancerequirements in order to register. Immunization requirementsinclude vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella, and PPD (askin test for tuberculosis which is only required for internationalstudents and other students born outside the U.S.)

Texas A&M University requires that all students be immunizedagainst Tetanus and Diphtheria within the last 10 years, inaddition to immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella, Polio andTB skin test within the past 12 months (international studentsonly).

“Our concerns overall are to provide vaccinations to easilypreventable diseases,” Gray said. “The purpose of this policy isto reduce a student’s risk of infection from contagious diseases.”

VACCINATIONS continued from page 1

was recently established to evaluate and addressproblems on the campus. The team meets on a regularbasis to examine the results of the evaluations.

“We’re finding out that many problems are not mold-related problems, they’re air conditioning problems,”Costello said.

Problems are exacerbated by dust as well, he said.The construction site for the new visitor’s center oncampus as well as the recently completed constructionof Edinburg Baseball Stadium blew a great deal of dustinto the air, contributing negatively to the indoor airquality.

The university hired consultants last year to inspectthe 40-year-old residence halls located on Sugar Road.The dorms were renovated after persistent plumbingand technical problems.

“We made sure any problem [mold] spots were takencare of prior to kids moving in,” Costello said. “Wewant to make sure that our occupants are in anenvironment that is healthy and safe.”

Although not present on campus in harmful amounts,if mold should surface in the future, it could posepotential health hazards to students.

“Exasperation of allergies is the primary health effectassociated with exposure to mold spores,” Costello said.

Some symptoms include coughing, ear aches, sorethroat, dry skin, nausea, congestion, backaches,amnesia, dry or itchy eyes, drowsiness, runny nose orheadaches.

Although mold may or may not be dangerous,remediation is often needed for structural concerns,

such as in educational institutions.The ongoing $15.7 million mold remediation project

at Edinburg Economedes High School has forced thestate to grant the school district a waiver that allows thedelay of classes until Sept. 2.

As businesses promise to remedy toxic moldproblems throughout the Valley and parts of the state,homeowners continue to battle insurance companiesover damage claims.

“Right now in the Rio Grande Valley the typicalhome owner’s claim exceeds the value of the house,”Costello said. “Some people are just walking away fromthe house and taking the money.”

With the increase in claims, more and more peopleare seeking damages in water-related mold claims.Scam artists, unqualified remediators and weakregulation, however, often surface and further intensifythe problem.

Due to the spike in insurance rates these problemshave caused, political candidates have made insurance apart of their platform.

Among six candidates for statewide positions,looking to reform home ownership insurance policiesare gubernatorial nominees Tony Sanchez, D and RickPerry, R; lieutenant governor nominees John Sharp, Dand David Dewhurst, R; and GOP attorney generalnominees Greg Abbott, R and Kirk Watson, D.

With insurance rates serving up a hot topic for Texas’political races, candidates are making big promises —promises that will likely affect the Valley and in turn,UTPA.

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SPECIAL TO THE PAN AMERICAN

UTPA garners Weslaco praise

SPECIAL TO THE PAN AMERICAN The University of Texas-Pan American will offer extendedoffice hours to assist students during the start of the fall 2002semester.

UTPA will keep key offices open until 7 p.m. for theconvenience of students on the following days: Thursday, Aug.22; Friday, Aug. 23; Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29; Tuesday,Sept. 3; and Wednesday, Sept. 4.

University Retention Advisement Program (URAP)representatives will be available for advisement during theextended hours, and the dean’s offices at the six UTPA academiccolleges will also be open.

Extended hours will also be offered at the following UTPAoffices:

– Admissions & Records, Student Services Building, first floor,956/381-2201

– Campus Housing, Dorm Lobbies, first floor, 956/381-3439 – Counseling/Advisement Center, Student Services Building,

fifth floor, 956/381-2529– Emergency Loan Office, Administration Building (AB),

second floor, 956/381-2191 – Graduate Office, AB, first floor, 956/381-3661 – International Student Advisor, Student Services Building,

sixth floor, 956/381-2922 – Learning Assistance Center (LAC), Student Services

Building, sixth floor, 956/381-2585 – Office of Services for Persons with Disabilities, Emilia

Schunior Ramirez Hall, first floor, 956/316-7005 – Payments & Collections, Student Services Building, first

floor, 956/381-2715 – Special Programs, Emilia Schunior Ramirez Hall, second

floor, 956/381-2522 – Student Financial Services & Scholarships, Student Services

Building, first floor, 956/381-2501 – Student Health Services, Emilia Schunior Ramirez Hall, first

floor, 956/316-7033 – Student I.D. Office, University Center, second floor, 956/381-

3676 – Student Outreach Services, Student Services Building, sixth

floor, 956/381-2999 – University Testing Services, UTPA Annex Building, 956/316-

2457 – University Police Department, Physical Plant, 956/381-2727The University Bookstore will also offer the following extended

hours: – Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 20-22, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday-Thursday, Aug. 26-29, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 30, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Monday, Sept. 2, Closed (Labor Day) – Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 3-5, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. – Friday, Sept. 6, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free cookies and punch will be offered at the Student Union

from 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 22, 23, and Aug. 26-29.For individuals with a disability and requiring assistance or

accommodations in order to access these services, please contactthe Division of Enrollment & Student Services at 956/381-2147 atleast 2 days in advance. Proper documentation may be required.

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School offices to extend hours

Wall of honor: studentgroup creates mural

conference (ACC), Thorn added the LadyCavaliers did not do well last season.

According to senior offensive hitterCynthia Kasper, the team expects to do wellat the tournament.

“I think we’re going to do okay,” Kaspersaid. “It’s going to be a tough tournament,UT is ranked very high, but I think it’s agood starter tournament for us.”

Senior offensive hitter Jessica Lawsonshared Kasper’s opinion about the intensityof the tournament.

“This upcoming tournament, there’s goingto be a lot of tough teams but we’ve beenpracticing really hard for the past twoweeks and we have a lot of new people andwe’re hoping to get out there and go strongand start off our season well,” Lawson said.

Thorn said the team has been preparingfor the upcoming season and feels the ladiesare more focused this year to improve theirrecord from last year.

“They’re really working hard thisseason,” Thorn said. “Even more so thanthey were last year.”

The combination of hard work anddedication gives Thorn hope going into thisweekend’s tournament. Thorn also hopes theLady Broncs will gain confidence to carryfor the rest of the season.

“We’re looking at a real exciting season,we’d love to get a lot of fans out here andget them hooked on volleyball,” Thorn said.

The Lady Broncs open up their homeseason schedule Sept. 10 against TexasSouthern University at 7 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL continued from page 16

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Kreuser To Play In GermanyEDINBURG-Former Bronc and leading scorer last season, Kelli Kreuser, will

pack her bags and play professional basketball for Germany this season.Kreuser was named UTPA’s Co-Female Athlete of the Year and Female

Newcomer of the year in her only season at UTPA, averaging 16.1 points and 5.3assists per game. Kreuser signed a contract to play for the Marburg Marlins in theFirst Division of Germany’s Federal Basketball league. Kreuser will spend the nexteight months in Marburg, a city of approximately 80,000 people, an area she’s notfamiliar with.

“I’m excited to keep playing, and hopefully it will be a good experience and I’llget to continue postponing getting a real job for as long as possible,” Kreuser said.“I’ve never been to Europe even though I’ve been to Japan and Australia. I’m sureit will be different.”

Kreuser is not certain what position she will play, but is ready for the first pro-fessional basketball experience.

“I think they want me to play the three (small forward) position over there, soI’ll be more like a shooter and a scorer rather than one of the primary ball han-dlers,” Kreuser said.

Former UTPA Head Coach Karin Nicholls coached Kreuser since her days atTruman State and was happy to learn news of her ex-player.

“Hopefully, this is a start of another great career for Kelli at a higher level,”Nicholls said. “It’s a reward for her hard work over the past five years, and itspeaks volumes for the program and everyone who has been involved with her. It’sgreat that it has culminated in an overseas opportunity that could lead to theWNBA, which is her ultimate goal.”

Team Announces Tryout DatesThe men’s basketball team will be conducting a tryout session on Saturday, Oct.

12, 2002 for all students interested. Please contact the basketball office at 381-2870 no later than Tuesday Oct. 1. The reason for the Oct. 1 cutoff date is becausethe participants will need to meet all NCAA qualifications before they are allowedto be involved in the tryout.

Tennis Players Receive HonorsEDINBURG-Three UTPA tennis players as well as the women’s team were hon-

ored by the Intercollegiate Association. Juniors Elisabet Mateos, Neil Barracloughand senior Kareem Abdullah received ITA Scholar-Athlete honors. The women’steam was one of the 70 NCAA Division I teams to earn All-American honors.Director of Academic Support and Student Services for Athletics Chris Uchacz washappy to see athletes do well in the classroom.

“I am proud of our men’s and women’s tennis programs and both their team andindividual academic accomplishments this year,” Uchacz said. “Head Coach ToddChapman also deserves recognition, as he is a staunch advocate of excellence inthe classroom, as is evident by both his teams’ academic performances. We arevery proud of the accomplishments of our student-athletes.”

Chapman knows how hard his players have worked both in the classroom and onthe tennis court.

“It’s a great honor for our program for the women to be named an Academic All-America Team, and for Elisabet, Kareem and Neil to be honored individually,”Chatman said. “It’s a testament to the hard work our men’s and women’s teams putin, not only on the court, but also academically. I feel that both of our teams exem-plify the term ‘student-athlete’ because they are students first and take pride intheir academics, while doing well athletically. Hopefully, with our new student-ath-letes coming in, and with the players we have returning, we will continue toreceive these types of awards.”

Intramural Events Ready To Go The Fall 2002 intramural rec-sports events has been released. The events will

include the fun walk, flag football, beach volleyball, three-on-three basketball andsoccer. The entries for the fun walk are due on Sept. 10 and play begins the sameday with the first 200 participants will receive free T-shirts. Entries for flag foot-ball for all participants are due Sept. 13 with a meeting for all captains at 2 p.m.Recreational Sports assistant Art Cabrera is anxious for the events to start.

“I’m looking forward to it,” Cabrera said. “There should be a lot of freshmenthis year, and I hope more women will participate. A good turn-out is expected.”

SSPPOORRTTSS CCLLIIPPBBOOAARRDD

2002 UTPA VOLLEYBALLSCHEDULE

DATEFri. 8/30Fri. 8/30Sat. 8/31Fri. 9/6Sat. 9/7Sat. 9/7

Tues. 9/10Fri. 9/13Sat. 9/14Sat. 9/14Tue. 9/17Fri. 9/20Sat. 9/21Sat. 9/21Thu. 9/26Fri. 9/27Fri. 10/4Tue. 10/8Fri. 10/11Fri. 10/18Sat. 10/19Tue. 10/22Fri. 10/25Sat. 10/26Tue. 10/29Sat. 11/2Fri. 11/8

Mon. 11/11Fri. 11/15-16Tue. 11/26Fri. 11/29Sat. 11/30Sat. 11/30

OPPONENTTexas

San DiegoVirginia

Tennessee TechXavier

Florida InternationalTexas SouthernTexas-El PasoNew Mexico

New Mexico StateTexas A&M-Kingsville

TulsaTexas Southern

WyomingTexas-Permian Basin

Texas Christian Centenary

Texas A&M-Corpus ChristiAlumni

Texas A&M International Prairie A&M

Texas A&M-KingsvilleTexas Southern

Prairie View A&MSouthwest Texas State

Texas A&M-InternationalTexas A&M-Corpus Christi

New Mexico StateIndependent TournamentCal Poly San Luis Obispo

Long Beach StateSan Jose State

UC Irvine

LOCATIONAustinAustinAustin

Cincinnati, OHCincinnati, OHCincinnati, OH

UTPAEl PasoEl Paso

Las CrucesUTPA

Corpus ChristiCorpus ChristiCorpus Christi

UTPAUTPAUTPA

Corpus ChristiUTPAUTPAUTPA

KingsvilleHouston

Prairie View UTPALaredoUTPAUTPA

Corpus ChristiSan Luis Obispo, CA

Long Beach, CALong Beach, CALong Beach, CA

TIME10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.12:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.12:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

TBA9:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

2002 UTPA VOLLEYBALL ROSTERNO NAME CLASS HEIGHT

1 Katie Burke Freshman 5-112 Cathi Netemeyer Sophomore 6-14 Cynthia Kasper Senior 6-05 Stephanie Redd Freshman 6-06 Winker Cruz Junior 5-108 Jena Rae Rosales Junior 5-410 Jessica Lawson Senior 5-911 Jaclyn Muszynski Sophomore 5-1113 Sandy Darway Sophomore 5-1116 Danielle Holthe Freshman 6-217 Jackie Sanchez Freshman 6-0

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Daniela PenichePsychologySophomore

I feel it would be a good idea. Thereare so many diseases right now thatit will help to prevent the spread ofillnesses.

Ivan CastilloMusic EducationSophomore

I am for it because we get a lot offoreign students from othercountries. You don’t know if thosepeople are safe from any viruses.

Rosie BarreraInterdisciplinary StudiesSenior

Yes, because it takes losing yourhealth to value your health.

How do you feel aboutrequired immunizations for

enrollment at UTPA?

Reynaldo CantuInternational Business Sophomore

They shouldn’t do it because they’reinvading the privacy of the studentand it is not an academic requirement.

VOICECCaammppuuss

Monica GarciaInternational BusinessSophomore

I don’t believe so. It wouldn’t be fair for allthose who want to study and it is a rightthat everybody has.

Library exhibit willspotlight Hispanics

National HispanicHeritage Month is justaround the corner and withit comes the time torecognize the averageHispanic citizen for theunselfish deeds they havedone for the community.

The University of Texas-Pan American is hosting itseighth annual NotableValley Hispanics Exhibit inconjunction with NationalHispanic Heritage Month.

“I wanted the Pan Amlibrary to do something torecognize people in thecommunity who haveunselfishly given back tothe community,” saidGeorge Gause, specialcollections librarian.

According to Gause, theexhibit will take placeSept.15-Oct.15 at the mainlibrary lobby, but aselection committee will beaccepting nominations

through Sept. 3.Gause said in order for a

person to be selectedhe/she must be of Hispanicorigin, originally from,now living in the Valley orboth, and involved ineither civic and/orhumanitarian activities.Former Valley HispanicNotables should not berenominated.

Gause added that apicture, short biography,and items that representwho the person is and whatthey’ve done are necessaryfor selectees.

“We usually have about12 notable ValleyHispanics chosen each yearand the artist exhibitsreflect those people’slives,” Gause said.

According to Gause, theexhibit is considered acompetitive event and theperson is selected on thebasis of the documentationsupplied by the nominator.

“We’ll have about 30 to

50 nominations and everyyear more people are beingnominated,” Gause said.“It’s getting harder andharder to select people.”

A reception will be heldOct. 6 at 2 p.m. and liveentertainment will beavailable. Former NotableValley Hispanics willattend.

“Two to three formerNotable Valley Hispanicswill talk about theimportance of giving backto the community, thenwe’ll recognize each of thepeople that have beenselected,” Gause said.“Each person will stand bytheir showcase and say alittle something aboutthemselves.”

Anyone interested innominating a candidate canpick up a form at SpecialCollections on the firstfloor of the library andmay drop off the form,mail it in, or fax it at 318-5396.

By NIKKI RAMIREZThe Pan American

August 29, 2002 THE PAN AMERICAN Page 3

UTPA file photo

Mold Meter ReaderSafety specialist Saul Juaragui uses an airborne particle counter to assess indoor air qualityin the Administration Building.

career in high school, but recently he washead coach at the University of CentralArkansas for one year. Johnson was theassistant coach under Gawlik while atUCA. This relationship, which startedwhen Johnson played for Gawlik at TexasWesleyan University, is a good thing forJohnson, who is still waiting for Gawlik’sannouncement of his assistant coaches.Johnson is the interim assistant coachright now. He has had to go through thesame process as other applicants for thejob.

“There has been almost 100 people thatapplied for the position of assistantcoach,” he said.

The UCA Bears had a 26-24 record inGawlik’s lone season and the team wasable to stay in contention for the playoffsuntil the very last game.

“We lost two out of a three-game seriesand the winner of the series would go tothe playoffs,” Gawlik said. “We had twogames against the worst team in ourdivision rained out and according to therules we were not able to reschedule themto play. If we had played them we wouldhave probably won and made theplayoffs.”

While at Texas Wesleyan, Gawlik’s

2000 team was ranked 23rd nationally inDivision II. Texas Wesleyan advanced tothe playoffs in 1999 and 2000 and wasalso able to break some of the school’steam and individual records.

“The first objective for my players is tograduate and be an alumni,” Gawlik said.“I want them to be good citizens and toknow that baseball doesn’t last forever,but a degree will be lifelong.”

Not only were Gawlik’s Texas Wesleyanteams full of great athletes, but 28 of hisathletes earned their degree.

“He is not from the exact mold ofTredaway or Ogletree,” Johnson said. “Heplayed here, but he did not coach herelike Reggie and Al. They are from thesame era, but just different styles.”

Gawlik also coached at St. Mary’sUniversity as an assistant. While at St.Mary’s, two of his teams advanced to theNAIA College World Series.

Gawlik began his coaching career atPSJA High School and he also coached atAlice High School. He then went toCorpus Christi Carroll High where histeam reached the Class 5A statequarterfinals and won two San Antoniocity championships and two-time regionalchampions.

In 2002-2003 season the Broncs have atough yet exciting schedule. They play athome against the University of Texas-SanAntonio, Southwest Texas StateUniversity, Lamar University, SamHouston State, Illinois, Iona, and PrairieView A&M. The latter three teams willplay in the Bronc Invitational Tournamentthat is held every year at EdinburgBaseball Stadium. In 2004, Nebraska,Arkansas and Penn State will come to theValley for the Bronc InvitationalTournament.

The Broncs schedule is not yetcomplete, but the Broncs hit the road toface Texas A&M, Texas Tech,Southeastern Louisiana, Oklahoma State,University of California and Nebraska.

“These teams will boost our attendanceif we keep these types of teams coming,”Gawlik said.

While the season is still far off, Gawlikis concerned about a number of gapingholes in his roster.

“We have only seven pitchers returningand I am used to having at least 12 on theroster and sometimes 20 pitchers total,”Gawlik said.

Pitchers are what the Broncs are in direneed of. Last years team had a staff full of

senior pitchers that left a huge hole to fillfor Gawlik.

Gawlik will meet with his players thisweek with Weidner for their first officialmeeting as coach and players.

“I want these players to know that Iwant them to play with passion,dedication, loyalty, and a will to win,”Gawlik said. “The players will have totake their game to a higher level andexpect to win. They must also have agreat and hard work ethic.”

Right now there is no deadline for thehiring of Gawlik’s coaching staff. Thevacancies that need to be filled are chosenby Gawlik himself and then approved byWeidner and his staff.

“There are about 80 to 100 applicantsand all of them are equal at this stage,”Gawlik said.

The new coach was a member of theNCAA Division II West Regional BaseballSelection Committee, chair of theHeartland Conference Baseball Committeeand a National Baseball Rater for theNational Association of IntercollegiateAthletics.

“I want UTPA students to get involvedand I am willing to do whatever it takes todo that,” Gawlik said.

GAWLIK continued from page 16

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Last season was no cakewalk for the LadyBroncs basketball team, and with the recentrelease of the 2002-03 schedule, the goingjust got tougher.

The Lady Broncs struggled with a 7-21record last season and Tracy Anderson, thenew head coach, looks forward to a numberof tougher and challenging games on theschedule.

“We have an outstanding schedule that’svery challenging,” Anderson said.

UTPA kicks off the season Nov. 10 whenthey host the Houston Jaguars in anexhibition match-up at the Fieldhouse. TheLady Broncs will have 14 home games,including the last three against Indiana-Purdue, rival Lipscomb and the finaleagainst Incarnate Word on senior night Feb.25.

A couple of women’s basketballpowerhouses will also make their way to theUTPA Fieldhouse, including WesternAthletic Conference opponent Tulsa Nov. 30,

Air Force Jan. 9, rivals Centenary Jan. 16,Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Jan. 25 and SunBelt foe Louisiana-Lafayette Feb. 3.

While the home games will be a challenge,the Lady Broncs will have their hands fullon the road as well. UTPA will visit Big 12powers, Baylor and Nebraska Dec. 16 andJan. 5, respectively.

“It will be challenging the fact that wewill play Big 12 schools like Baylor andNebraska,” Anderson said.

Early in the season, the Lady Broncs willtravel to the Pacific Coast and play WestCoast Conference Gonzaga Dec. 5 andEastern Washington the next evening.

One road trip Anderson is looking forwardto is the Lady Griz Holiday Classic inMissoula, MT. The Lady Broncs get achance to go up against powers MississippiState, a participate in the NCAA tournamentlast year, Montana of the Big SkyConference and Utah of the Mountain WestConference. Anderson feels the HolidayClassic will be a good experience for herplayers and could help increase the notorietyof the program.

“I think its going to be a fun tournament,”Anderson said. “A lot of young people don’tget the opportunity to play teams like that.It’s definitely going to be challenging.”

A change of scenery also plays a role inthe Lady Broncs’ schedule. Although it will

be a neutral site, Bronc fans from the LowerValley will get a chance to watch their teamat the South Padre Island Convention Centerwhen they face Northern Arizona on Dec.14.

Athletic Director William Weidner islooking forward to bringing Bronc sports toSouth Padre Island.

“We are very excited about showcasingour team at South Padre Island,” Weidnersaid. “It’s a great venue. We are the Valley’steam and it should be a great game. I’mhoping it could turn into something veryspecial.”

Anderson is looking forward to bringingher squad to the island and giving UTPA achance to gain exposure in the Lower Valley.

“I think that will be a great opportunityfor us to get some exposure,” Andersonsaid. “Maybe [we can] draw some fans fromthat side who otherwise would not have anopportunity to see us.”

The Lady Broncs have a tough road ahead,but Anderson feels this season’s schedulewill give fans a chance to see competitiveaction from her players on both sides of theball.

“We hope that we provide an exciting typeof basketball,” Anderson said. “How manywins and losses, I can’t say at this point, butI think people are going to enjoy our kidsplay. They [players] are going to play hard.”

Opponent list offers challenging upcoming season

By MIKE GONZALEZThe Pan American

Lady Broncs face toughopponents in recently

released 2002-03 schedule

Tough Enough?Notable 2002-03

Opponents

■ Tulsa 11/30

■ Gonzaga 12/5

■ Baylor 12/16

■ Utah 12/29

■ Miss. St. 12/29

■ Nebraska 1/05/03

■ Air Force 1/09/03

■ Ark. State 1/21/03

ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS:

The Pan American’s annual NFL picks column returns Sept. 5.Staff members will match wits against one another to see who can predict football winners. Tune in to see if you can beat the “experts.”

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NEWSNew telephones connectcampus with safety net

It will be easier this semester for on-campus students to get help when it’sneeded.

The University of Texas- Pan Americanhave constructed three additional BlueLight Emergency Telephones to securethe safety of students on campus.

“The Police Department is continuallylooking at areas of safety for everyonevisiting, studying or working on thecampus.” said W.J. Carey, assistant chiefof police.

The new telephones, which are wall-mounted units, are located under thecovered walkway at the northwest cornerat the Social and Behavioral Sciencesbuilding, the south area in front of theStudent Union and Ballroom area, and onthe east walkway extension between theeducation and science buildings.

The new telephones are purchased withthe university’s capital funds and areapproximately $3,000 apiece. Butaccording to Carey they are of the samequality as the current pole telephones.

“The different look is due to the fact

that the new telephones are wall- mountedin order to give immediate access to thewalkways in the interior of the campus.”Carey said. “ The pole units and thewall-mount units are equal in quality andservice.”

The telephones are hooked to a directdialing system, and once the informationbutton is pushed the system dials thepolice telecommunications office on theinformation line.

“In the event the emergency button ispushed, the system automatically dials thecampus ‘911’ system which will provide a

response by the university police to checkout and handle the emergency,” Careysaid.

Along with UTPA most universitieshave some form of emergency equipmenton their campuses.

“As with any safety product, almostevery university has one form or anotherof ‘emergency telecommunications’equipment on their campuses.” Careysaid.

According to Carey the universitypolice are on campus 24 hours a day,seven days a week to provide assistanceto the campus community and can becontacted through many methods.

Carey advised that anyone can call theTelecommunications dispatch area atextension 7151, Parking Services at 2738,and emergencies at 911 from any campustelephone. Anyone calling from cellulartelephones, private line telephones andpay phones needs to dial the full seven-digit number of 316-7151 or 381-2738.

According to Carey the members of thedepartment look forward to assisting thecampus community by providing a safeand secure learning environment atUTPA. The phones will help.

“We will continue to review the campusas it grows, to determine areas where newemergency telephones can be placed tohelp provide a safe and secureenvironment.” Carey said.

By NIKKI RAMIREZThe Pan American

The university’s upcoming 75thanniversary was one of the main topics ofconversation as Dr. Miguel Nevarezdelivered the address at the fallconvocation Friday, Aug. 23 in theStudent Union auditorium.

The Diamond Jubilee celebration kicksoff Sept. 1, with events scheduledthroughout the school year and a specialgala set for Nov. 2. A 12-minute videowas shown at the convocation trumpetingthe history and future of the university.Margaret McAllen is the honorary chair ofthe Jubilee committee while Dr. MarthaMay Tevis is the chair of the steeringcommittee.

Nevarez also gave the State of theUniversity address, in which he focusedon institutional goals for the year and thefuture. He spoke of the new chancellor ofthe University of Texas system, MarkYudof, who replaces Dan Burck, after a

tenure as president of the University ofMinnesota,and a previous stint as dean ofthe UT-Austin Law School. And heintroduced several new high-profile UTPAofficials, including: Dr. Michael Eastman,the new dean of the College of Scienceand Engineering; Dr. Bill Mcintyre,interim dean of the College of HealthScience and Human Services; Dr. WendyLawrence Fowler, associate vice presidentfor research; Bill Morris, the executivedirector of information technology; plussix new department chairs across campusand two new coaches in athletics.

Nevarez also noted the new faculty andstaff senate members, including CynthiaBrown, the chair of the Faculty Senate,and Brad Stiles, chair of the Staff Senate.Then he launched into the university’slong-term goals, which center onimproving the quantity and quality ofresearch at UTPA, along with improvingstudent access and participation, andbecoming a state leader in preparingpublic school teachers.

Other topics addressed by the presidentincluded increasing enrollment, which theuniversity expects to climb to nearly22,000 by 2010. The university retentionrates and 6-year graduation rates continueto improve, according to Nevarez, and arecord-high nearly 1,800 degrees wereconferred last year.

The university continues to prepare forthe convening of the 78th Texas StateLegislature in Austin in January. Nevarezcommented that Sen. Chuy Hinojosa willbe instrumental in vying for money andaid for South Texas universities.

Finally, the Outstanding Faculty awardsfrom 2001 were noted and the recipientsintroduced. Three people were rewardedfor teaching: Dr. Leo Gomez (curriculumand instruction), Dr. Susan Jarvis(accounting and business law) and Ms.Jackie Nirenberg (communication).

Six people were rewarded forprofessional achievement: Dr. KennethBuckman (history/philosophy); Dr.Caroline Huerta (nursing); Dr. KarenLozano (manufacturing engineering); Dr.David Neipert (accounting and businesslaw); Dr. Bruce Reed (rehab services);and Dr. Liang Zeng (educationalpsychology).

Dr. William Heller (mathematics)received an award for service.

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Three new units will give instant access to thecampus police for UTPA students

Faculty, staff, administration, meet for fallconvocation, institutional goals and achievements

trumpeted in Student Union Auditorium

The PoliceDepartment is

continually looking atareas of safety foreveryone visiting,

studying or workingon the campus

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- W.J. Carey, Assistant Chief of Police

Kicking off the latest semester

August 29, 2002 sports Page 15

Athletic department receives donations

The Bronc Athletic Foundationreceived a generous donation whenit honored the first two chartermembers of its Century Club duringa news conference Monday.

Lon Kruger, former UTPA men’sbasketball and current AtlantaHawks head coach, along withCoca-Cola, donated $100,000 each,two of the largest donations evermade to the athletic program.

UTPA was Kruger’s first headcoaching job at the collegiate level,where he coached the Broncs forfour seasons from 1982-86, leadingUTPA to a 20-8 record in his finalyear.

He was pleased to give somethingback to where he started hissensational career.

“I’ve maintained contact withcoach Hoffman through the years,and I’m impressed [with] thedepartment [and with what the]coaches are doing,” Kruger said.“It’s not only about wins and losses,but progress academically andsocially in their student athletes. Ithink a lot of people are taking

notice of thatand it’simpressive.”

Kruger spokeabout the faceliftUTPA hasundergone sincehis days in theearly ‘80s.

“It’s changed alot,” Kruger said.“The size hasalmost doubledsince we werehere 20 years ago.The people arestill the same,very warm and very friendly.”

Kruger led all his teams at thecollegiate level to winning seasons,including powerhouse programssuch as his alma mater KansasState, Florida and Illinois. Althoughhe’s currently coaching at the NBAlevel, he still reminisces over thefond memories of coaching at thecollege level. Kruger cites thedifferences of student bodyinvolvement and the enthusiasm of

the players at the college level andthe pro level.

After many years of coaching atthe college level, the call from theAtlanta Hawks offering him aposition at the NBA level surprisedKruger.

“I never even thought of that untiltwo years ago,” Kruger said. “Iloved coaching in college, thenAtlanta called and the circumstanceshad changed, and now it’s achallenge.”

Last season, the Hawks went 33-49, but Kruger has high hopes forhis team next season, withoutworries of job insecurity.

“It’s not something I really worryabout,” Kruger said. “But yet, if youlose two or three years in a row atthe professional level, they (teams)make changes. But this year withthe roster changes, we feel goodabout turning the corner. It’s been arebuilding process, but we’reexcited and optimistic.”

By MIKE GONZALEZThe Pan American

BIG MONEY: Former Bronc head basketball coach Lon Kruger (far left) became a charter member ofthe Bronc Athletic Foundation by donating $100,000 over 10 years to the UTPA athletic program.

The UTPA athletic departmentreceives two of its largest

donations in school history

Sports Information

Kruger’s coaching

accomplishments

■ Led the Broncs to a 20-8

record in the 1985-86 season.

■ Led the Kansas State

Wildcats to a school-record

four consecutive NCAA tour-

nament berths.

■ In 1988, led the Wildcats

to a 25-9 record, tying the

school record.

■ In 1994, he directed the

Florida Gators to the Final

Four and earned SEC Coach

of the Year honors.

■ Had two NIT berths and

two NCAA berths.

It didn’t take very long for the LadyBroncs basketball program to find a newhead women’s basketball coach.

After three months on the job, withoutcoaching a game, Carol Russell steppeddown as Lady Broncs’ head coach toaccept a head coaching position at the

University ofNebraska-Kearney.Russell’s replacementis Tracy Anderson,who came in as firstassistant under her.Anderson will be headcoach on an interimbasis and admittedRussell’s resignationwas a shock.

“I was surprised byher [Russell’s]resignation,” Anderson

said. “It’s something thathappened very quickly. It’s a greatopportunity and I’m happy for her. It’ssomething she struggled with, but it was agood decision for her to step down.”

While Anderson recovered fromRussell’s resignation, she did not think thehead coaching job would be a propositionfor her.

“Oh no, not in this business,” Anderson

said. “I wanted the opportunity and I feelI’m ready, but I think if you’re in thisbusiness long enough that you don’tassume anything. I approached it in abusinesslike manner and hoped I would begiven the opportunity.”

Anderson brings 13 years of coachingexperience to the table, including the lastthree at Bethel College located in Kan.Anderson is fully aware of the strugglesthe Lady Broncs have faced in the past asshe takes over a team that went 7-21 lastyear, but welcomes the chance to get theteam pointed in the right direction.

“I’m so thrilled, actually,” Andersonsaid. “I think it’s a fabulous opportunityhere. There are things [to be done] anddirections I think this program could goand I look forward to that challenge.

Athletic director William Weidner feelsAnderson will provide leadership,experience and enthusiasm for the LadyBroncs, which will enable the program tobe successful in the future.

“I have complete confidence in thedirection [Anderson] will take us,”Weidner said. “She has experience and hasan excellent reputation of recruitingplayers. We think she has the experienceto step in and do a great job. I think [she]will provide great leadership and we’reprepared to move forward in ourprogram.”

Anderson began her coaching career atBrooksville, Kan., where she served as ahigh school English teacher and coachedbasketball and volleyball between 1989-91. She went on to coach at Salina SouthH.S. at Salina, Kan. for three years ashead volleyball and assistant basketball

coach from 1991-94. Anderson caught her break when she

received her first collegiate job and wasnamed assistant coach at Cowley Collegein Arkansas City, Kan. from 1994-96.

“I coached at the high school level forfive years with the dreams of coachingcollegiate,” Anderson said.

She hopes to bringan up-tempo schemethat will give UTPAopponents problemson both sides of theball.

“I like to push theball on both ends ofthe floor,” Andersonsaid. “I’m verydefensive minded.We are going toattempt to press alot, put a lot ofpressure and taketeams out of theirnormal scheme.”

Anderson feels thedefensive side of the ball makes thedifference between wins and losses.

“Hopefully we’ll create offensiveopportunities from our defense, and that issomething that we’re really going toattack,” Anderson said.

The Lady Broncs are coming off arough season and Anderson knowsrebuilding a program takes time and issomething that does not happen overnight.

“I think to give [our] program and staffa legitimate three-to-four-year goal wouldbest describe my plan,” she said.

While Anderson admits rebuilding willtake time, she also feels her job is secureat UTPA, even though she serves asinterim coach.

“I feel like it’s definitely my job,”Anderson said. “That’s exactly the wayI’m approaching it, and I’m very confidentin what we’re going to do as a staff and as

a program. I’m alsovery confident in myyoung ladies, and Ithink their attitudeand motivation hasbeen outstanding.”

While Weidner hasnot ruled out apossible coachingchange, he stillmaintains totalconfidence inAnderson.

“There’s nouncertainty, but weare confident thatTracy will do a greatjob,” Weidner said.

Weidner went on to say that the decisionto make Anderson an interim head coachwas best for the team.

“I would not have made that decision ifI didn’t think she could do it, and I seesomething special in her. We’ll evaluate inthe future, but our direction is to moveforward. She’s our coach and we’repreparing for this basketball season to beunder her direction. I hear the players are[excited] about her and I feel we won’tmiss a beat in our program. We’refortunate to have someone like her in ourprogram.”

Interim coach Andersonsets sights high for

struggling Lady BroncsBy MIKE GONZALEZThe Pan American

New coach prepares Lady Broncs for season

Anderson

We are going toattempt to pressa lot, put a lot of

pressure andtake teams outof their normal

scheme

“

“

- Tracy Anderson, head coach

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With the recent fear ofcontagious diseases spreadingthroughout American collegecampuses, the University ofTexas-Pan American mayrequire enrolled students bevaccinated prior to attendancein the near future.

Future UTPA students couldsoon be required to show proofof vaccinations against variousdiseases, according to UTPAofficials.

Rick Gray, director ofstudent health services, saidvaccinations for easilypreventable diseases will helppromote the basic health ofUTPA students.

“My entire goal as director ofstudent health is to removeobstacles from a person goingto college,” Gray said. “If Ican do something to helpeliminate a disease that wouldkeep them out of school, ormake them miss school byproviding something as simpleas a vaccine, then I’m doingwhat I’ve been trained to do.”

Recommendations forrequired immunizations havebeen acquired from theAmerican College HealthAssociation (ACHA). ACHAhas compiled a list ofrecommended vaccinations formatriculating students. Thelist includes suggestedimmunizations for measles,mumps, rubella, tetanus,diphtheria, pertussis (whoopingcough), Polio, Varicella,Hepatitis B and Meningococcalpolysaccharide, better known asthe Meningitis.

Texas state laws enforceimmunization requirements forstudents admitted to public orprivate primary or secondaryschools. These school mustfollow the basic guidelinesadministered by ACHA.

“There are a lot of states thatdo not require vaccinations inhigh schools,” Gray said. Hebelieves this poses a concernfor UTPA students. “What wewould like to do is make surethat everyone on campus hastheir basic immunizations.”

All the vaccines are alreadyavailable at the Student HealthCenter. The price of thevaccines range from $10-$65.Gray assures the higher pricedvaccines will not be on therequired list, but will berecommended for healthprotection.

Gray believes there is also aconcern regarding internationalstudents immunization records.

“The problem withinternational students is thatquite often the records fromtheir country origins are notvery good or they got shots thatno one kept record of,” Graysaid.

Phil Clay, internationalstudent adviser, believesimmunizations are importantnot only for the individuals, butfor the well-being of the entirestudent body.

“The concern is for healthreasons, so [internationalstudents] will not bringdifferent types of diseases intothe country or be exposed todiseases,” Clay said.

Gray along with Clay, SamSmith, director of residencehalls, and John Edwards, vicepresident of enrollment andstudent services, are currentlyin the development process ofthe immunization project. Therequired immunizations and theprocess of implementing thispolicy have not yet beendeveloped.

The decision on whether ornot new incomingundergraduate students and allnew international students willbe required to completeimmunization requirements hasnot been made. Currentstudents could be asked toprovide their immunizationrecord prior to registration. Ifthere are any vaccinationsmissing, the student would beresponsible for updating theirrecord.

Following the decision-making process, a campus-widecommittee including all studentorganizations and students willbe assigned to create a proposalfor university President MiguelNevarez. Gray said the entire

STATE NEWS

THURSDAYAugust 29, 2002

An Inside Look:

■ News ............................................2■ A & E............................................7■ Sports ........................................16

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CCaammppuussVOICEHow do youfeel aboutrequired

immuniza-tions for stu-

dentsenrolling at

UTPA?

See VACCINATIONS page 4

VALLEY

■ About 50 membersof Sigma Phi Epsilonwere suspended formBaylor Universit y for ayear after a picture offully clothed men andwomen appeared inPlayboy magazine,according to theAssociated Press.School officials calledthe publication salaciousand said it runs contrar yto the school’s ideals.The October issue,featuring the Big 12Conference, showedstudents posing on asand volley cour t, somewearing the fraternit y’sT-shir ts and wavingBaylor pennants.

Student shotsmay be required By ELIZABETH MARTINEZThe Pan American

■ Vanessa MarieSemrow was crownedMiss Teen USA 2002 atthe South Padre IslandConvention CentreWednesday night. Fif t y-one delegatespar ticipated in the 20thAnniversary of thepageant. The pageanthelped promote SouthPadre Island tourismeconomy after thecollapse of the QueenIsabella Causeway lastSeptember. Miss TeenSouth Carolina AustenBrown was voted MissCongenialit y by thedelegates.

Veronica Barrera/The Pan American

A CUT ABOVE- Nelson Carrasquero Sr. and Alex Salinas, a junior, cut sausageWednesday afternoon in the Quad. The Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers hosted a barbecue taco sale to raise money for students to attend anIEEE conference in Florida.

University mulls mold

With Texas ranked No.1 in the nation inmold claims, the presence of the toxicsubstance prompts considerable concern atthe University of Texas Pan American.

Each building at UTPA is currentlybeing assessed for indoor air quality relatedproblems and remediation, according toEnvironmental Health and Safety DirectorRichard Costello.

Mold is present in about 99 percent of“The key is whether or not it is the type orsufficient quantity to cause any adversehealth effects,” Costello said.

Costello, who has been at UTPA for twoyears and is the certified hazardousmaterial manager and certified safetyprofessional, explained that the university

takes several measures to assess the overallair quality at UTPA. The measures areproactive and serve to prevent problemsfrom surfacing in the future.

Surveys are taken at each building oncampus to assess the indoor airenvironment. Administrators and educatorsare asked to identify any symptoms ofdiscomfort they may be experiencing aswell as a range of other questions thatinclude inquiries about health conditions,and frequency of symptoms that occupantsmay have.

Systematically, two buildings areassessed each month over a two-yearperiod. Costello explained that preventativemaintenance strategies have beenincorporated to ensure the prevention ofmold build-up.

An indoor air quality management team

By CRISTINA REYNAThe Pan American

See MOLD page 4

Bronc baseball has a new man atthe helm. Former Bronc WillieGawlik was named head coach ofThe University of Texas-Pan

American baseball team in earlyAugust.

“After an exhaustive nationalsearch we are pleased to announcethat the search is over and thehiring of Gawlik as our new headbaseball coach,” UTPA Director ofAthletics William Weidner said.

Gawlik was a starter on UTPA’slegendary 1971 NCAA Division ICollege World Series team thatfinished fourth in the nation. Hewas a teammate of Reggie

Tredaway andplayed underlegendarycoach AlOgletree.

“The playersare excitedabout the newchange, but atthe same timethey are sad tosee Tredaway

go,” interim

assistant coach John Johnson said.Gawlik takes over after Tredawayresigned in May after a five-yearstint as head coach.

“I came to UTPA because it ismy alma mater and I feel that Iowe it to UTPA,” Gawlik said. “Ihave a passion for baseball andespecially for UTPA. It was adifficult choice, but coming backhome made the decision easier.”

Gawlik started his coaching

Celeste Y. Tello/The Pan American

UP AND AWAY: Head Coach Dave Thorn (far left) practices with the rest of the Lady BroncsWednesday. The Lady Broncs begin their season Friday against the University of Texas.

■ Kruger Donation. . . . . .15■ Coach Anderson. . . . . 15■ Lady Broncs Sched . . 14■ Sports Clipboard. . . . . 13

PAGE 16

Summer preparations for the 2002 season are expected topay off for the Lady Broncs volleyball team when it travelsto Austin to compete in the Time Warner Cable TexasInvitational this weekend.

UTPA will open up on Friday, Aug. 30, with a matchagainst the University of Texas-Austin, who many consider tobe one of the nation’s top teams. Head coach Dave Thorn hasgeared up preseason practices and looks forward to seeingresults.

“We’ve had a great preseason, so I’m real excited to seehow we do out on the floor,” Thorn said.

The Lady Broncs fell short of a .500 season last year asthey recorded a 15-17 record due to some injuries at thebeginning of the season, a situation UTPA hopes to avoid thisseason. The Lady Broncs hope to build off the success of theend of last season, which was stronger than the first half.

This year’s team is composed of five new members and sixreturners to the roster.

According to Thorn, the new look Lady Broncs will have agood mix of players from all

positions.“The returners are doing great, they really improved over

the spring last year and it shows right now on the court,”Thorn said. “The new people are coming in ready to workhard and prove that they can play.”

Since last season UTPA has reemphasized defensive ballcontrol and picked up energy at practices so that going all-out on the court will become second nature at matches.

Thorn feels the team’s serve-receive is going to be muchbetter since all the primary passers are back on the team.

“I think our team defense is really coming together,” Thornsaid.

UTPA’s offense will be put to the test once they step up totheir first match against the Lady Longhorns.

“We’re going to be starting with some great opponents,”Thorn said. “So we’re going to see real quickly just how wemeasure up.”

The Lady Broncs will also match up against University ofSan Diego and Atlantic Coast Conference member Universityof Virginia this weekend.

“I think for our new players, and especially our youngerplayers, it’ll be a great chance to see top quality divisioncompetition,” Thorn said.

The team knows to expect a tough match from Texas, butThorn admits he does not have firsthand knowledge aboutVirginia and San Diego. Although Virginia is in a tough

By CELESTE Y. TELLOThe Pan American

See VOLLEYBALL page 13

Gawlik brings passion to baseball program

Lady Broncs look for strong start

By BLAKE DANIELSThe Pan American

Gawlik See GAWLIK page 13

Gawlik looks to fillholes in roster, turn

program around

Head UTPA volleyball coach DaveThorn looking for better results from

young team in 2002

SPORTS

GET TO WORK, ROOKIE:Ryan Sims will sign aseven-year contractwith the Kansas CityChiefs and will receive$9.875 million in acombined signingbonus and a second-level bonus that will bedue next spring. Thetotal value of the con-tract was not available,but the bonus is thelargest ever paid to aChiefs’ player. Sims’contract will be voidafter six years if hereaches preestablishedbenchmarks. Simsplayed defensive tacklefor North Carolina. TheTar Heels’ defensivestandout, who was thesixth player selected inthis year’s draft, hasheld out of Chiefs train-ing camp so far thisseason. Two top-tenpicks, San Diego’sQuentin Jammer (5th)and Minnesota’s BryantMcKinnie (7th)remained unsigned bytheir respective teams.

NFL

NFL

BACK-UP TO TOP PAT:Following last sea-son’s storybookscript that concludedwith a Super Bowlending, the NewEngland Patriotsawarded quarterbackTom Brady with acontract extensionWednesday. Brady, asixth-round pick inlast year’s draft, wasgiven a four-yearextension, which willkeep him in a Pats’uniform until 2006.Terms of the dealwere undisclosed.

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