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A St. Mary’s Student Publication since 1925 • Vol. 100 Issue 3 • March 7, 2012 • stmurattlernews.com
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10 FEATURES
Res life triples up for 2012-2013 school year Feminist Award honors four university members Music festivals make a big splash in South Texas
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12 ENTERTAINMENT
Feeling Lucky?
Members of the University community experienced two vehicle break-ins last month compared to the six in January, according to University Police Department Detective Tony Lummus.
Lummus said with the arrest in January of two offenders from the surrounding community and increased vigilance of community members, the number of burglaries has dropped significantly. The majority of the break-ins are from members of the surrounding area and not from university students.
Some of the items that were taken on campus included purses, iPods, GPSs, wallets, phones, sunglasses and other valuables. According to Lummus, many of the incidents happened from 8 to 11 a.m. during the week. A total of three vehicles were stolen in January.
“The highest dollar amount for a single item was a flute reportedly valued at about $4,000,” Lummus said.
Many of the major break-ins and burglaries happened near the east entrance of the school, located at the Camino Santa Maria entranceway. Other break-ins happened throughout the campus.
“Burglaries were reported in parking lots A, B, G and S,” Lummus said. “These parking lots are close to external roadways allowing easy access and escape for burglars…The most recent was in parking lot W.
Typically, these occurrences happen in different spots of the city at different times. According to Lummus, the University was somewhat of a “hot spot” in January, and currently not anymore.
“Hot spots for car burglaries can be described as areas where vehicles are left unattended for longer periods of time, such as movie theaters, gyms and restaurants. Car burglars know that the driver will likely be away from the vehicle for at least an hour,” Lummus said. “This gives the burglars the opportunity to commit the crime and get out of the area, putting distance between them and the scene of the crime.”
Although freshman political science major Ricardo Iruegas had his vehicle broken into off campus, it was still nearby, located at the Dairy Queen on Culebra. “I ate for
approximately 45 minutes and I noticed that immediately all my stuff was gone when I got back,” Iruegas said. “They took my backpack, which had my laptop and over $500 worth of books.”
University police is working with Physical Plant, surrounding campus police departments and the city’s police department.
“We have a very good working relationship with other police agencies in and around Bexar County, including other universities and the San Antonio Police Officers patrolling the districts surrounding our campus,” Lummus said. “Our main goal is to provide a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.”
The department also uses undercover cops on campus to keep an eye out for suspicious people and has regulated officers out on duty.
“The University Police Department has adjusted patrols to focus on preventing such incidents,” Chief of Police David Ott said.
In order to prevent break-ins, UPD emphasizes on putting away valuable items, report suspicious activities or damage and do not engage with people involved.
“Take your stuff with you. Lock your car. Hide the stuff you can’t take with you,” Lummus said. “We rely on everybody in the community to keep an eye out (and) call us if something doesn’t look right.”
Lummus stressed on the importance of UPD’s Rattler Eyes program. According to the program’s section on the University website, a persons’ visual and auditory senses are very critical in promoting a safe campus and community. Contact UPD by telephone or through the blue light telephones located on campus.
By Katherine Benavides and Catherine TreviñoNews Editor and Contributing Writer
Arrests in January decrease car break-ins on campus
University police patrols campus parking lots throughout the day and night to ensure student safety. / Photo by Jennifer Sims.
16 SPORTS
Ultimate Frisbee: More than just a park pasttime
Vehicle break-ins drop due to community help and two offender arrests.
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Sophomore philosophy major Rick Springer performs a song during Open Mic at the Java City Amphitheater. The Black Student Union hosted the event to celebrate Black History Month. / Photo by Isaiah Matthews.
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Monday, Feb. 13Distinguished Faculty Plaque discovered missing from wall in UC.
Tuesday, Feb. 21Student picked up package from mailroom in Treadaway. Package was ripped opened and multiple prescription pills were missing. Pending investigation.
Monday, Feb. 27Student received disturbing call from unknown suspect in Founders Hall.
Monday, Feb. 27Attempted fraud on University accounts in the Alumni Athletics and Convocation Center. Referred to U.S. Secret Service.
Thursday, March 1Employee delivering supplies in University vehicle by Center for Legal and Social Justice started sneezing and accidently hit gas pedal causing the vehicle to back into a tree. The tailgate was damaged.
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Faculty member to discuss Latin American bookJoin Eva Bueno, University Chair of the Languages Department, in her discussion of her book “Latin American Women Writers: An Encyclopedia” on Wednesday, March 7 at 12:20 p.m. in UC conference room B. The discussion will focus on the history of Latin American women in the literary arts, as well as the publication process.
Inaugural Marianist Colloquy for March 8Come out to the first Inaugural Marianist Colloquy on Thursday, March 8 at 3:30 p.m. in UC conference room A. Guest speaker President Charles L. Cotrell will speak about the insights he gained from a life of study, reflection, action and prayer.
Perspectives: A Conversation with City Manager Sheryl SculleyIn correspondence with Women’s History Month, the St. Mary’s Institute for Public Administration, Politics and Public Policy is hosting a public issues forum series called “Perspectives: A Conversation with City Manager Sheryl Sculley” on Tuesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in UC conference room A. The event is free and open to the public.
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University Residence Life to experience “growing pains”
Due to a growing outside interest in the University, 75 percent of residents in the upperclassmen residence halls will be tripled up beginning next semester.
“We want to be upfront and honest. We’re experiencing some growing pains,” Director of Residence Life James Villarreal said. “The past four to five years have been larger [amounts of residents]. With the increase, more students roll into sophomore year, junior year, etc. Now, we have freshman halls that normally roll over into the Outback.”
The Outback halls—which include Anthony Frederick, John Donohoo, Adele and Cremer—and Lourdes are the halls that will be affected. According to Villarreal, about three out of four residents in those areas, excluding Leies, will be tripled in order to accommodate the growing numbers the university is anticipating. The increase is about a ten percent increase compared to last year.
According to Dean of Students Tim Bessler, more student interest in the programs
of the university is a reason why residents have to triple up.
“We have a very good thing happening on campus—more students want to come to St. Mary’s and more students want to participate in the residence life programs. As a result, we have to be creative about how we work together to create the best environment for our resident students while balancing increasing interest in the program,” Bessler said. “For now, this means partnering with students to identify a few roommates, while we explore options to build a new residence hall.”
Bessler and Villarreal mentioned that the University received permission to investigate a design concept for a new residence hall. The new building should be built by the Fall 2014 academic year.
“We are planning for a 300 to 500 bed residence hall after looking growth over the next few years. [The design will be] looking at the best way to accommodate to maximizing, looking next at financing for the building,” Villarreal said. “Not only to build but also pay for it through student room rates. We want to not only house residents,
but not burden students with pricing.”
In an effort to make students aware of this situation, Residence Life posted flyers, hosted mixer events where students had a chance to meet their future roommates and coordinated an initiative for February called Triples Awareness Month.
“It’s a clever way to make people aware. It’s particularly proactive to have residents find two others to go through room selection together so we can accommodate them most effectively,” Villarreal said. “We would rather students have their own choice and not claim, ‘Well, I don’t even know them.’ So information is given upfront—there are no surprises.”
Senior political science major and Student Government Association President Joaquin Toranzo thinks that residents will experience the impact of tripling, but will soon become accustomed to it.
“Inevitably, students are going to feel the effects of increased tripling, and they will experience a transition period where they will get comfortable with the more crowded housing,” Toranzo said. “Looking forward, the administration just needs
to make sure it does not admit more students than it can house. That may mean it needs to look at making off-campus housing for students more friendly and accessible.”
Freshman accounting and business management major Ben Gross feels that construction is a solution to this situation.
“I feel like I’ll be totally affected by this because I don’t have a chance to double,” Gross said. “I think St. Mary’s should build at least three more buildings. Construction is the answer.”
Not only will regular residents be affected by this change, more resident assistants will be doubled up so to create space.
“Everyone now bears strain of being at high occupancy. Everyone has had to pull their weight,” Villarreal said. “We want to keep it fair. We’re doing fairly well and holding onto students.”
Villarreal encourages residents to search for their future roommates so that the room selection process will be smoother.
“Now that [residents] know where [the university] is going to be, the best thing is to find two other people who they are compatible with and go through room selection,” Villarreal said. “Have conversations about what’s expected of a roommate.
By Selena Rangel and Michelle KafieContributing Writers
Who owns the
greenhouse located
near Treadaway?
The greenhouse is operated by the Physical Plant Department
Grounds Division. It is used to propogate plants to be used around
campus. It is also used as a “plant hospital” to nurse plants back to a
more healthy life after undergoing trauma. Propogation is a process
of growing plants from cuttings or from seed in order to reduce the
expense of purchasing larger plants. New plants are used in the
landscape to replace older plants that have overgrown their space or
to replace plants to provide variety. Bill TamFACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR
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/ Photo by Brittany Horak
Residents mingle at a mixer event hosted by Residence Life last week in front of Founders Hall. / Photo by Sarah Dwyer.
Dean’s List4 The Rattler March 7, 2012
To earn the honor of being on the Dean’s List at St. Mary’s, different criteria apply to the different schools of the University.
To be eligible for the Deans’ List in the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences; Science, Engineering and Technology; and Bill Greehey School of
Business, students must be full-time status (12 earned hours) and earned a semester grade point average of 3.60 or above. The Dean’s List for these Schools consists of three categories: Highest Honors, earned grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00; High Honors, earned grade point average
of 3.80 to 3.89; Honors, earned grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79.
Graduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.9 or higher in the Graduate School, have accumulated eight hours of graduate study, were enrolled in at least six hours, and did not have an Incomplete (IC) at
the time of consideration are selected for the Dean’s List.
Bill Greehey School of BusinessALK 203
Humanities & Social Sciences CF 2
Science, Engineering & Tech.
Graduate School REIN 105
Note: The Deans’ List, published in the RATTLER, Spring 2012 is based on Fall 2011 grades provided by the Registrar’s Office and the Graduate Dean’s Office as of February 13, 2012.
Dean’s List Criteria
Undergraduate Dean’s ListBill Greehey School of BusinessTanuja Singh, Ph.D., Dean
Highest HonorsAnosh N. AnthonyStefano M. CabelloLidia G. CenicerosAngel A. ChavezAmanda Christine Crosby-RickmanLorna V. CruzKelsey L. DavisSofia Yolanda Del CidBrian W. DrewSarah E. DwyerSissi P. FernandezAaron M. GodinezRachel L. GrahmannAbigail R. HernandezBrittany M. HorakMiriam L. JohnsonFrancine M. Masso
Lori N. MayfieldJudith M. MolinaErnesto M. Negrete PapadakisCarlos N. OleaRebecca PradaAlex E. RenteriaPaola RetesAngela D. RizzoLuisa M. RodriguesAngelica M. SaenzMegan A.TorresDelissa A. VillaKarl J. WackerTrevor M. WaiteMatthew R. WhiteSara J. Wilkinson
High HonorsJinyuan ChenWeiyuan ChenDonald D. DemarkChen DuClarissa L. Flores
Jeremy E. FonteneauxCelina GarciaRebekah N. GarzaKeith D. HartleGregory J. HerbstRaul A. HernandezMichelle M. KafieAmira KalifaAndrej B. KlipaLeslie A. LuMichael D. LunaLisa M. MartinezWendy D. MartinezPuafuatausag M. NomuraJeffrey M. ReinShibing RenJennifer L. Wendover
HonorsClarissa F. AcostaFederico A. AvilaEmily B. BrittainGrant G. Buehrer
Vicente T. CabeiroCrystal M. CastanedaKirsten D. ChapmanAndrea I. ChavezNabila M. DabdoubJesus DeLunaGabriela A. DiazHayden J. EdwardsNinfa M. EscobarBailey T. FurgesonThania P. Godinez ParraAlvaro GonzalezRoberto A. GonzalezPayam HemmatSean P.LanaganBlanca E. LedesmaJulian LopezEileen C. Lopez-BuesoShane I. LozaLeslie MandujanoMegan J. MartinFernando MartinezMathew McStravic
Ethan T. MedolaDavid A. MertaRebecca MontesEric NarvaezPaola OstosBen H.PachecoKimberly A. ParkerSarah E. RacanelliAshley N. ReyesJessica ReyesVictoria C. ReyesMason A.RodriguezLauren M. RomeroJohn M. SandovalDaniel P. SanguinetiLeah M. SnelsonAaron A. ThomasJacqueline A.ToranzoSamuel C. TurnerAndy I. VargasMichelle D. VogelAntonieta Del Valle YammouniYun Zhou
Science, Engineering and TechnologyWinston Erevelles, Ph.D., Dean
Highest HonorsAmy N. Adkins Erik T. AlbachAracely Alcala James A. AlmaguerStephanie Y. AnnorAudrey M. AvilaIvani Aviles-Carbajal Dimitrios N. BarreraTravis BartonTiffany A. Brown Maria T. ChavezAmber R. ClapperLoretta M. ClapperAmador CruzDomini A. DavisAnalicia G. De Los Santos Jose D. Duron Audiel A. EspitiaLuis E. FentanesDevon J. FosterArthur FurlongHillary L. Garza Megan L. GawlikDaniel P. Gonzalez Deborah J. GonzalezTracy B. Gonzalez Yesenia GuzmanKayla M. Harris Cedric K. Henson
Lorena S.HepburnAshley J. Hernandez Samantha M. HubbardJulie C. Kells Christine N. KhongTravis J. Madrid Violet M. MaldonadoKristyn M. MathewsonMonique M. MendozaNicolas E. MorenoNestor F. Moreno Alejandro NevarezKelly M. Niemiec Hae M. NohEwa M. NowaraAlicia A. PerezJared S. PolandAnnia F. Olivares Uchechukwu J. OzoemenaRodrigo A. Ramos Haley N. RichterRebecca Rodriguez Sandra V. RosasAdriana SaenzCristine D. SaksLuis E. Sanchez Stacey D. Saunders Cassandra E. SchindlerNoel L. ShaheenBrian Louis Singzon ArquisolaBryce A. SmithLauren A. Solis Brittany S. SullivanLawadoin A. ToeCamila Tulyaganova
Jessica A. VillacortaKyle D. WeheTayler L. Williams
High HonorsFernando A. Arias-WilliamsonJemima K. BacaJaclyn Y. BermudezPaula J. BumgarnerGwendolyn T. CalderonJuan A. CastroAlix S. CaveNolann CervantesAmanda M. ChavezMaria F. CorreaJordan M. DeanWesley E. FlemingKeith C. FunkDaniela Y. GarciaBlake A. GillilandGerald T. Harrison GruberHeather N. HaasCrystel M. HarbZachary R. HernandezPaul E.LearyChrystal LoyaEdward L. LyttonRupesh MaharjanCarlton E.O’NealMiranda A. RodriguezAngela C. SoberyDante C. TezzaJames G. VacaAna S. ValdesMichelle R. Van Hecke
HonorsKirsten G. AcostaShuhaib S. AliJames A. AmayaFernando J. ArguelloDina A. AttiaDominic J. BewleyGilbert T. BustamanteAmy M. CameronAgnelio S. CardenteyEmily K. CavallaroShawn G. CavazosCarissa L. CernaElizabeth CortezPauline Hoai V. DangJenny L. DiazYasmin M. FahimAmanda L. FerraroAndrea E. GalindoAlisha M. GarciaElizabeth R. GarzaAlexander X. GeserAndrew R. GonzalezDavid A. GonzalezDiana L. GonzalezAndrew G. HansenDylan L. Heart Cody P. HernandezJerry R. HernandezLinda C. HernandezSamantha L. HinojosaHaley E. KerbyJohn P. KorbanRhonda M. LahtiElizabeth Loya
Madeleine LuOmar A. MaganaMarcin J. MarczewskiAron E. MartinezJulian A. MartinezAdrian B. MehrtashAndrew MenezesAlejandra A. MirelesNerissa A. MisuelaThi Kim Ly NguyenGabriel A. NogueraPearl E. OrtegaTania OrtizDylan G. OttCeleste A. PassementJulio C. RamosAbbie L. RiserFrancisco RiveroAdrienne A. RobinsonCristal R. RodriguezMariska G. SanchezMariah L. SchneiderAaron A. SepulvedaKyle J. ThomasRaul T. CastroKayla M. ValderasMayra Yaded Vargas ValleSalina M. VargasJeremy J. VelaChristopher M. Von AllmenAlice S. Yang
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Humanities and Social SciencesJanet B. Dizinno, Ph.D., Dean
Highest HonorsCamila F. AcchiardoCyndy J. AlvarezWendy AraujoShankarnaraya-na ArchanaEmily A. ArtalejoAlexandra N. BirrTanios A. Bou OnkElisha E. BryantJavier A. CalvilloQuanesha LaShea CarmanStephanie J. CarneroJessica N. CarrilloSeana T. CarthanChristopher M. Childree Janneth F. ClarkJessica F. ClarkKimberly M. CraigKim A. CruzMiriam D. CruzCaleb DiazCyra A. DumitruLianna E. DuranClaire T. EtterRyan N. FinkMatthew T. FinnieEmily M. FlowersCaroline M. FogwellThalia G. FosterJorge E. GarciaElizabeth M. GearyJeremy L. GelwixChrystalla K. GeorghiouMario E. GonzalezKari R. GordsRobert D. GrayJessica R. JamesSoyeong JeonJennifer E. JonesSean S. JonesMercedes A. KelsoStela KhuryAngell KimNaeui KimLeia M. KirchMariya K. KontsepolskayaValentine LambrechtsAnna L. Lichtenberger
Miles T. LillyAndrew J. LopezStephanie MartinezMonica L. MartinezRoberto MartinezCarlie N. MathewsKevin P. McGloinKelly M. MontgomeryBrenda MontoyaSavannah G. MorrowMonica G. NavarroChesney E. NeelyKatherine R.NeumeierTanairi Yamileth Ochoa RodriguezMelissa Y. OlmosCesar OrnelasKarlie R. OrtegaBianca R. PardoAaron M. PerezBriana D. PerezJanelle D. PierceCorrie L. PittmanStefanie N. RamirezRobert C. ReganElizabeth M. RodriguezMaria S. RojasLuis J. RomoJeri L. RossStephanie Ruiz-AlbaDanielle I. SaavedraJoseph A. SanchezMarcos A. SanchezSteven D.SanchezMonica L. SaucedoBenjamin G. SchweersEmily J. ScruggsJared R. SelmanMichelle E. SheaFrankie L. StilesRoger TaviraStephanie M. VillarrealMicah L. WalkerJessica WaningerShaquille C. Wolef
High HonorsVictor S. AguilarAaron O’Brian AnayaBonita S.BabuKarla BayonaJake A. BecerraElizabeth E. BoydDavid P. BrewsterNicolas A. CampanaGabrielle Casas
Melina R. CavazosJamila A. DeanMariana DelgadoMariana D. DeLeonBrittany R. GalvanOscar N. GonzalezGabriela M. GuajardoAnalisia GutierrezAmanda M. GuzmanBridget A. HennessyNatalie M. HightowerDiana C. KawazoeKevin J. KotzurCaroline J. KuhnSarah T. LangEsther M. LealChristine M. MalloyGilbert E. MataSamuel M. McLemoreAlex J. MeyerAlyssa N. MontezFidel MoralesMatthew T. MorganRyan N. MunozAlfonso PachecoMonica PadronFrank A. PalaciosCameron Eric PayneJazmin A. PenaNatalie A. PenaMarisa PorrasMaria M. PortilloJulia M. PullinBeatriz A. QuesadaStephanie L. QuirozAlexis A. RamirezNora E. St. Ong RauschRocio De Je-sus ResendezJasmine N. SanchezCynthia A. SernaMichelle V. SmithLivia R. SpilotroAnne M. SwensonShawna R. TurnerLynzee L. VillafrancaPriscilla Villarreal
Honors Azhmir AcostaTrinidad T. AgostoMiguel A. AguirreAlayna M. AlonzoAmber M. AndersonJessica A. ArandaBenjamin Arceo
Claudia AreyzagaAlfonso BafidisKristina J. BarcinasBrandon N. BatesMariel BeltranKatherine M. BenavidesGeoffrey W. BolgrenRuby N. BooneEric C. BotelloPhilip J. BrisenoKristine P. BrownEmily A. Bryant-MundschauKristen T. BurressErin M. CabreraMaria L. CalixtoNicole M.CanalesAngela M. CantuRebecca R. CantuStephanie CapellaAmanda P.CardozaErica L. CarmonaClaudia L. CarreteEmily CastanedaColin M. CastilloDaisy ChaparroAmanda M. ChavarriaJesenia G. CisnerosCheryl A. ClarkLauren K. CorneliusSarah L. CortinazJulie A. CrusaMarivel A. CudziloLisa A. DonovanRegina D. DukesJoshua A. DunnRichard J. DutchoverSarah A. EscamillaVanessa I. EspinozaAdriana J. Esquivel MorenoMelisa EstradaNathalie FariasAndrew J. FirebaughLarissa C. FloresNicole M. FloresYaritza FloresMegan A. FosterGina GallardoMegan A.GalloAlba K. GalvanAlyssa R. GarciaFrancesca C. GarciaHolly J. Abigail GarwoodCandice M.GarzaZachary R. Gollner
Alexandra GomezSchabrian M. GomezSamuel L. GonzalesAna M. GonzalezMichelle D. GuerraRachel M. GutierrezVeronika A. GutierrezVictor G. GutierrezAnnah M. GuzmanDevan G. HartungMelissa L. HeftShamicha E. HenryDenice C. HernandezJacob HernandezLauren B. Her-nandez CruzAmber L. HoffmanMichael C. HollowayCindy G. KafieCrystal D. KellerHilary M. KristynikOlivia M. LaraGai Thi LeBriana R. LievanosKyleigh D. LindbergJoshua LongoriaCharles A. LopezChelssie C. LopezVeronica LopezZachary A. LutzWilliam P. MabieMatthew J. MagliacaneSarah N. MarinJaneth MartinezDanielle M. MatosKevin L. MatulaJoshua A. McElroyAmanda L. MendezMonica C. MendezTyler J. MiglRonald S. MinardMallory M. MoellerCoatlicue C. MolinaSonia L. MontanezIsaac MoralesStacey L. MossJuan C. NorianuevaLeonel NunezStefany OlagueSergio Miguel Olguin-CruzAna M. OlivaresMariana OrtegonSamantha L. PadillaVirginia A PaizAngela M. Palumbo
Breanne R. Pardo Clarissa PenaLaura PenaAmanda R. PerezDaryn E. PetermannDavid L. PfeiferMilagros Y. PogueRoberto Ramirez Anai RamirezVeronica RamonesSelena Rangel Cynthia A. ReyesJesus E. ReyesJustin R. Reyes Gabriela J. RiveraSanya A. RiveraMichael E. RobertsJasmine RodriguezDrake R. RogneyJohnnie C. RonquilloSamantha J. SalazarLena M. ScalercioJustin T. ScottAna C. Segura AguirreDaniela H. SilvaMelissa A. SolisShelby N. SosaElizabeth M. StiresRoger TamezRaul TovarJames T. TracyEric L. UriegasMichelle UyemuraJuan A. ValdezKendrick VelaMia A. Villasenor-JupeRoni L. VowelsCory C. WeatherlyEmma H. Willis Alexia A.WilsonKiyana WilsonJose R. YbanezAlicia Y. YorkKevin J. YoungAdriana Y. ZamarripaLauren L. ZamoraShelly Lee Zawadzki
Graduate SchoolHenry Flores, Ph.D., Dean
Shermeen I. AbdullahKevin E. AbernathyAbdulla AbuhadiJames J. AdamsAyodeji AdeniranVictor E. AguilarWissam M. Al TimimiKhalid F.AlabadiSultan AlabdulrahamanMajed A. AlghadooniTurki Moham-med R. AljadouMosa S. AlotaibiAbdulrahman I. AlrebdiAbdulaziz A. AlshammariNasser I. AlshayaRobert M. AndreEmad Ahmed M. AshourAnas Hussain
M. BajunaidYamara I. BeckKarla F. BenavidezMeshal N. BinnasbanDanielle N. BorboaChad J. CallenderAnielka M. CamposChristopher X. CantuJewellia K. CasianoAlfonso CervantesLauren M. CoxThomas J. CronnonMicheline N. CruzMaria F. De LeonAngelique De OliveiraAndrew C. DeSantisWilliam B. DominguezTimothy DoolittleJuan M. ElizondoLeticia G. EspinozaJoshua J. EvansRoberto FierroTritia M. Finley
Brittany L. FlahertyArlynda J. FloresMatthew B. FowlerKevin L. FoxJulia L. FrackerDavid GaertnerMichael GallawayJennifer R. GarzaJacqueline L. GarzaJessica A. GonzalesVanessa M. GonzalezRachel T. HallLindsey J. HarrisJennifer A. HerreraJennifer E. HookerKrystina IrvinAmjad Moham-med A. JanJulie A. JarzombekSujith R. JeksaniCharles L. JenkinsJessica D. JohnsonRobin J. Johnson
Maureen A. JonesSarah A. JustusRahul R. KalikiriLogan J. KimbrellWiliam A. KnightMatthew E. KotzurLiz N. KrenekAntje KutznerWilliam V. LangeChristopher P. LaskoSung J. LeeChristopher J.LoganJoel K. LowtherEdlin MaldonadoMary K. MartinezCourtney M. MasseyJennifer L. McPheeDesiree N. MendozaCarla A. MontezPatrick J. MoranJacob R. MunnRosalba NavarreteLavelda J. Naylor
Daniel A. OchoaNicolas OjedaSreenivas R. PalanchaDouglas A. PelphreyGordon G. PfeilNoah PowersPrecious R. RamirezJessica R. RapagnaniEmery L. RobinsonElizabeth J. RodriguezRoman RozhavskyMeilyn Gracielle Rutz DanskiAlaa K. SalloomiPradeep R. SamalaVincent SanchezRobert J. SantosFerdi SaracJonathan W. SchneiderRobert H. SchusterRichard W. ShawAnuradha SiddabattulaAlia Smith
Erica M. SolisSuchaya StanyasuwanStephen J. StavoyRachel M. StoneNevine SultanChristy E. TappeEndris T. TaylorBenjamin TorresJohn A. TrabuccoMarcie A. TrevinoMallory P. UngerConstance N. ValdezJose VelazquezAnissa R. VelezSarah G. VillarrealJenna WesselsKirsch J. WilbergMary Lou L. Yruegas
Graduate School’s Dean’s List
Under affirmative action, white and Asian students face higher standards when applying to public universities. Qualified students may be rejected for admission simply because of their skin color. This is a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection clause, which states: “no state shall ... deny to any person within its jurisdiction the
equal protection of the laws.” This is exactly what the plaintiffs argue in the upcoming
case Fisher v. University of Texas. Abigail Fisher and Rachel Michalewicz—both of whom are white—were denied admission to the University of Texas several years ago because of affirmative action. Both were highly qualified for admission and only slightly missed the top
ten percent threshold for automatic admission. As a result, Fisher and Michalewicz were
subject to the school’s admissions policy, which uses race as a factor.According to the plaintiffs’ legal counsel,
the school’s affirmative action policy “benefits African-American and Hispanic students and
consequently works to the detriment of White and Asian-American students.” This policy violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
Proponents of unconstitutional affirmative action policies claim they promote diversity and social mobility. But the idea that diversity can be measured helps to propagate stereotypes. Affirmative action does not encourage social mobility when a rich black or Hispanic student can theoretically be accepted at the expense of a qualified poor white or Asian student.
Public schools funded by taxpayers should not favor one segment of society over another. They should look at students like Fisher and Michalewicz and weigh them against others based only on their merits as students and individuals, rather than on their race.
There are ways government can promote equal opportunity. But affirmative action is not the method to take. It takes opportunities away from some, and divides the nation based on race. As Clarence Thomas argued, “Government cannot make us equal; it can only recognize, respect and protect us as equal before the law.”
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While Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoys fine wines on private jets with a clear conscience, families of Apple factory workers mourn deaths caused by poor working conditions.
Like many corporate powerhouses, Apple
outsources its manufacturing to China. Here, products can be made cheap because labor prices are low. In other words, Apple hoards its profits.
This is the first of many contradictions to Cook’s claim that “no one in our industry is doing more to improve working conditions than Apple.”
Cook’s press release came conveniently after the media became interested in covering poor working conditions linked with Apple manufacturing plants.
Claims of commitments to ensuring worker’s rights caused some intrigue as to why Apple would outsource its manufacturing in the first place. The obvious answer is low wages mean higher profits. If Apple really wanted its overseas workers to earn “competitive wages” in a “safe work environment,” then it would manufacture in America, where a minimum wage is set and safe labor conditions are enforced.
Even so, Apple is as successful as it is today because it pinches pennies.
Yet, Apple is by no means the worst of large corporations to outsource its manufacturing jobs, and the wages earned by Apple manufacturing contractor Foxconn’s employees in China are actually competitive by low Chinese standards.
Foxconn’s workers earn $1.70 per hour and work 60 hours a week. That’s a grand total of $408 per month. By American standards this is abysmal. However, that’s over four times the lowest minimum wage standards in China.
But low wages are not the only issue facing Apple workers in China. According to CNN, in Dec. 2011, a supplier factory explosion in Shanghai killed 61 workers. It is believed the disaster could have been avoided if Apple had paid closer attention to reports of unsafe conditions. CNN also reported that in Shenzen, China, more than 12 workers committed suicide in an apparent attempt to protest deplorable conditions in the factory known as “iPod City.”
Apple has the potential to improve the world—both in the economic and human rights sphere—not through iPods and iPhones alone. Instead, Cook announced plans to raise wages by 16 percent and join the Fair Labor Association, without harming his pocketbook.
Affirmative action challenged in high court
While the policies of affirmative action—which have been under assault since its inception—favor equalization and have helped to close gaps between the privileged and underprivileged for decades, the continued disparities among ethnic and economic lines indicate that the U.S. is still a land of gross inequality. America is a land of opportunity – so long
as you are a wealthy, white male. The latest attack on affirmative action comes (not
surprisingly) from our very own Texas. Abigail Fisher of Sugarland, Texas, filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas after she was denied admission to the Austin campus. Fisher claimed that UT’s Top 10 Percent policy—which guarantees admission to any Texas high school graduate in the top 10 percent of their class—is unfairly based on race. After a contentious court battle, the case has garnered national attention as it has been appealed all the way to the Supreme Court.
Given the gravity of a decision in favor of Fisher by the high court, the case has become cause célèbre for affirmative action opponents. This decision could mark a turning point for race relations in America.
Minorities—especially Hispanic and black individuals—have yet to reach educational parity with their white peers. Underperforming schools in impoverished areas segregate the system economically.
So yes, UT’s Top 10 Percent policy is probably racially motivated, but it makes UT a better institution. Not only are the underprivileged given a chance, but those minorities, in turn, give the university a richer, more engaging atmosphere.
It is understandable that many Americans are angry. The economy is still dormant and the job market and entrance in higher education has become incredibly competitive. But that anger should never manifest itself in racism.
Maybe one day affirmative action will seem as antiquated as the abacus. But until that day, affirmative action policies serve a purpose, and in doing so, enrich America in the best way possible.
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On “The Office,” Rainn Wilson plays Dwight Schrute—the paper salesman who lacks social skills and common sense. Wilson seemed to have recently exhibited Dwight’s lack of common sense on Feb. 21 when he tweeted to his 2 million plus followers, "If I were ever date raped I would want it to be to 'Whole Lotta Love' by Led Zeppelin." Expectedly, the joke offended many, and the next morning Wilson deleted the joke and apologized, tweeting, “Not a good topic to joke about. Sorry & won't do that again.”
Twitter is the most transparent form of communication between celebrities and their fans because a celebrity posts their own tweets without
seeking any approval. However, the site now has millions of users, garnering celebrities a network of people who regularly read and respond to their tweets.
According to journalist Kashmir Hill, “There’s always a kind of pressure to say something fresh, novel, or funny, or to prevent a contrarian opinion. With only 140 characters, thoughts are brief and edginess is expected.”
Alec Sulkin, notable for writing several episodes of “Family Guy,” saw the Japan earthquake disaster in March 2011 as an opportunity to make a joke. To his 350,000 followers on Twitter, Sulk tweeted, "If you wanna feel better about this earthquake in Japan, google 'Pearl Harbor death toll.'" Sulkin’s edginess backfired as criticism poured in. Sulkin deleted his tweet the next day and said, "Yesterday’s death toll = 200. Today = 10,000. I am sorry for my insensitive Tweet. It's gone." Sulkin heard about the disaster and instead of letting the story develop, tweeted instantly so he could be fresh in the news.
Ashton Kutcher—who has over 8 million followers—fell into the same trap when after Penn State fired football coach Joe Paterno, he tweeted, “"How do you fire Jo Pa? #insult #noclass as a hawkeye fan I find it in poor taste.” Kutcher clearly didn’t know all the facts of the child molestation case, and soon deleted his tweet and said, “I feel awful about this error. Won’t happen again.”
Kutcher has now turned his Twitter account over to his PR company Katalyst, who will approve his tweets before they’re posted as a secondary editorial measure. While Kutcher wants to prevent more mistakes, his account has now lost his genuine voice.
Celebrities with Twitter accounts must understand that not only do fans have direct access to their tweets, but so does the rest of the world—including those waiting for their next slip up. Twitter’s speed is its virtue and danger, and celebrities must take responsibility for anything they tweet. The best way to do this is to use common sense and stay away from touchy subjects as a whole.
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STAFF EDITORIAL
Constant vigilance requiredLiving on campus can make students feel safe in their small, insular world.
With all their daily destinations—including school, home, food and friends—within walking distance, the line separating campus from the surrounding city seems defined and impermeable. University police and fellow students constantly surround us and gates block off entrance roads. Students can become complacent on campus and pay little attention to their surroundings.
More often than not, the campus is indeed secure. However, with car burglaries on the rise, students need to take greater care in keeping themselves safe. Simple measures like checking the backseat before entering the car, calling for a police escort when walking late at night or taking a self-defense class can make a world of difference in a difficult situation. Even something as innocent as texting while walking makes students an easy target to a potential attacker.
Programs like the Rape Aggression Defense System Training (RAD) are offered on campus to help students prepare themselves for the worst. Gaining knowledge in self-protection measures like this can continue to protect even after college. Many students go to unknown places for summer and spring breaks, and being alert can make a large difference in the outcome of the trip.
The line between campus and the surrounding city is blurred, and a fence is hardly enough to keep out crime. A strong sense of the necessity for safety measures is important for students who spend the majority of their time on college campuses. The safe academic world created by the University is comforting, but can be misleading when facing the realities of our unsafe world.
Tweeting tactlessly ruffles feathers
Raising the heroism standards
Cartoon by Ana Cano
What rattles your cage?As a fan, are you offended when a celebrity tweets something distasteful?
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Following the death of Whitney Houston, Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, home of the famous pop star, announced on the day of her funeral that all American flags in the state were to be flown at half-staff in memory of the contributions Houston made to the music industry and to our country.
According to a CNN news report, 77 percent of USA Today readers deemed it “inappropriate.” Many were surprised that such an honor was bestowed on a singer who's later years were shrouded in controversy.
The governor was unyielding in his decision, however, hailing Houston as a “daughter of New Jersey” and claimed she should be honored for her “cultural contributions.” Christie did the same for Frank Sinatra and Clarence Clemons, the saxist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
Popular opinion for the reason Houston deserves such an honor: her voice, and not much more.
Although the standards for flying flags at half-staff have been in the grey zone for years, pop star does not equate to hero for most. Some argue that Houston’s flawless performance of the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl is her contribution to patriotism, but this seems a flimsy contribution.
Our true heroes should remain our fallen soldiers and members of government who provide important services.
As a country, we must examine the criteria we use to deem someone a hero. Traditionally, it is someone who perpetuates an important principle or risks their safety to save lives. The only risk Houston took was when she was confronted with the decision to continue to abuse drugs or maintain her career—she chose drugs.
Sadly, when her voice cracked, the rest of her life did as well. Flying our flag at half-staff for someone who for the better part of a decade
was the subject of ridicule for substance abuse and uncouth behavior is a very distorted perception of heroism. Moreover, the state of Indiana didn’t fly their flags half-staff following the death of Michael Jackson, who contributed to the music industry for over 45 years. Houston had half of that under her belt.
Perhaps flying the flag half-staff was more of an apology for the ridicule she endured in the latter part of her life, and a way to honor her as a woman who struggled with physical as well as substance abuse.
Gov. Christie’s decision was wrong for the mere fact that any addiction one endures is solely because they bestow it upon themselves, and that is precisely what Houston did. Sympathy and honor for such behavior is undeserved.
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“Having fun and celebrating Irish pride (even though I’m not Irish).”
WHAT DOES ST. PATRICK’S DAY MEAN TO YOU?
The myth behind one of the most famous holidays in America
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“It’s a Catholic feast day where we celebrate the life of a Catholic bishop who converted pagan Ireland to Christianity.”
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“When everyone in San Antonio wishes they were Irish.”
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While St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is a holy day of renewal and missionary work, Americans didn’t start celebrating the holiday until 1848 when in New York City, Irish societies banded together to create a parade to celebrate
their country’s saint. Today, millions attend the parade in New York and cities all over the nation have their own celebrations. Even in South Texas, University students and San Antonio !nds ways to celebrate the greenest day of the year.
On campus, students see the day as a way to celebrate with others. “St. Patrick’s Day to me is a day to wish for good fortune, happiness and love,” said freshman criminology major Jasmine Sanchez. Sanchez also sees the day to practice playful traditions that students grew up with.
St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland by driving the snakes out
of Ireland. The snakes were the pagan religion. In order to teach Christianity
to the native of Ireland, St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity and Ireland uses the
shamrock as their national "ower because of that signi!cance.
Irish Americans consume abundant amounts of alcohol because
the Irish are notorious drinkers.
The truth is that pastors of Irish American parishes permitted parishioners to renounce
Lenten sacri!ces to celebrate the feast of their saint. Lent forbids the feasting of meat and alcohol on this day, but the
bans were lifted so people could celebrate his banquet with
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“Wear green, if not you’ll get pinched.”
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“A day where everyone wears green, but doesn’t know what it means.”
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“I’m double, triply Irish, and it’s the only day that it’s acceptable to be a ginger.”
“I celebrate by wearing green where I go and pinching people,” Sanchez added.
While freshman management major Karl Wacker also enjoys awkwardly pinching people on St. Patrick’s Day, he also sees it as the one day of the year where he gets to remember his roots. “It is a chance to reconnect with my Irish heritage,” Wacker said. “My mom can trace part of her ancestry back to Ireland, so I like to pause on St. Patrick’s Day and re"ect on where we came from.”
This year, there are three events dedicated to St. Patrick
here in San Antonio. The Paseo del Rio Association has their annual pub crawl that is taking place on March 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on the River Walk, March 16 at 6 p.m. and is free to the public. Finally, St. Paddy’s Day River Run will be March 17 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. More information for these events can be found at thesanantonioriverwalk.com.
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of Ireland. The snakes were the pagan religion. In order to teach Christianity
to the native of Ireland, St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity and Ireland uses the
shamrock as their national "ower because of that signi!cance.
Wearing green
The tradition of being pinched for not wearing green only dates back to
1962 when Chicago decided to dye the Chicago River green, when the head of the plumbers union used a dye to detect illegal sewage discharge. The city realized that this was a unique
way to celebrate the holiday, and today the river is turned
green on the day of the holiday.
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The second annual Ultimate Music Experience is the festival that will be music to the ears for the techno and dubstep lovers that are going to soak up the sun at South Padre Island. Globalgroove Events, along with partners Insomniac Events and Sugar Society, expect over 30,000 attendees at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, making it one of the biggest festivals in North American Spring Break history. With the inaugural UME lasting two days, Globalgroove Events expanded this year’s festival to three full days—from March 15-17—headlining the best disc jockeys in the world. DJ Tiësto headlines day one of the events, and his past two performances have drawn record crowds, making him the most requested artist on Globalgroove forums. Supporting Tiësto
will be DJ Hardwell, one of the youngest up and coming DJs on the progressive house scene. On day two, Avicii—the Swedish DJ who’s single “Levels” reached the top ten in ten countries—headlines day two of the event, supported by Kevin Focus and Cazzette. World renowned DJ Skrillex—who took home three Grammys in February, including the award for “Best Dance/Electronica Album”—wraps up the event as the headliner for the final day. Supporting Skrillex is Porter Robinson, a 19-year-old who has only experienced being in the limelight for a few months but has a very promising career as a DJ. Single day passes are $55, general admission three-day pass is $105 and a VIP three-day pass is $200.
For those staying in San Antonio for the break, Club Korova is hosting the city’s first 11 day music festival, The Big Spill—taking place downtown at 107 E. Martin from March 9-19. The festival is for all ages and should be enjoyable for any demographic. Headlining the event are artists Best Coast, Big Freedia, Motion City Soundtrack, VHS Or Beta, Doomtree, Corrosion Of Conformity, Designer Drugs and many other indie, hip hop and
electronic acts that are added to the lineup daily. The Big Spill will showcase various acts that will be performing in Austin for South by Southwest, and is an opportunity for San Antonio’s growing music scene to enjoy the assortment of SXSW without the entry fees or travel expenses. There will be three stages each night with 16-36 artists per evening. At an affordable price, ticket prices range from $90-$119 for the entire 11-day festival.
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The big thing in town
With the beats and harmonies of Spring Break 2012 quickly approaching, music fans have two events—one in South Padre Island and one in San Antonio—that will feature a variety of the best DJs in the nation coming to Texas to showcase their talents for college students celebrating their break from school. Beats around town
LuminariaMarch 10Hemis Fair Park200 S. AlamoSan Antonio, Texas 78205
Artists convene to showcase music, dancemedia arts, literary arts and theater arts.
Sneaker Palooza Vol. 3March 11Shriner Auditorium 901 Loop 1604San Antonio, Texas 78232
Asher Roth and Pusha T headline this “street-culture” art event featuring musicians, graffiti artists, break dancers and fashion designers.
Corona Paella ChallengeMarch 11Pearl Brewery200 East GraysonSan Antonio, Texas 78215
Johnny Hernandez hosts live entertaniment while Spanish wines accompany competitive Paella making.
QuidarnMarch 14Freeman Coliseum3201 E Houston St.San Antonio, Texas 78219
This Curque Du Soleil show brings fantasy as it follows a young girl’s respite to a world of imagination.
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From the director of the mega hit “Wall-E,” Disney’s latest big budget action and adventure movie “John Carter” features dusty landscapes, a beautiful princess, a shirtless hero, CGI characters and numerous laughs.
“John Carter” follows a brooding civil war veteran, Captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), as he is unwillingly teleported to Mars. There he finds that because of the lighter gravitational pull on the planet, he has enhanced strength and the ability to jump great distances.
Carter is captured by tall, four-armed, green tribal aliens who aid the exotic Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins), princess of Helium—a nation embattled against the destructive nation of Zodenga all while seemingly trying to figure out where he is and how to get home.
Sci-fi action and special effects fill a good chunk of the film. While a fan of the original novel that this movie is based on, “A Princess of Mars” by Edger Rice Burroughs, may say otherwise, the average viewer will see this as a nice piece of eye candy.
Eight-year-olds will probably love the film, but college students may not be blown away by it. Still audiences can find enjoyment in “John Carter,” which could have easily been titled “Prince of Persia on Mars.” The film follows the predictable formula of a shirtless, muscular hero helping a beautiful exotic princess fight for her people, a plot that
has been overdone. The visuals are fun to watch, which
include tall green aliens with tusks, blue light energy and shiny flying air barges. Some intentional ridiculousness at parts produces laughs throughout the audience, and a comically fast and extremely loyal doglike animal reminds viewers this is a Disney film.
Overall, “John Carter” is enjoyable and is something to watch when a break is needed from the stress of modern day Earth.
“John Carter” opens March 9 and is rated PG-13 for action and violence.
“The Walking Dead” premiered in Halloween 2010, almost instantly gaining millions of loyal viewers worldwide. Based on the comics by Robert Kirkman, “The Walking Dead” follows the travels of a group of zombie apocalypse survivors as they fight daily to protect themselves from zombies, and even from each other. The show is popular among many people and has earned countless awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best TV series.
The show has the theme of what a post–apocalyptic world would be like, capitalizing on a popular theme today in many books, movies and TV shows. The show never fails to make sure there is a variety in types of zombie killings, keeping the show interesting and entertaining. Something unexpected seems to happen in every episode, which leaves the viewer shocked and wanting more. Freshman criminology major Louis Perez said, “It’s filled with action, suspense, drama and it always leave you guessing with those ‘What!’ moments.”
The title of the show is of huge significance. Not only does it refer to “the walkers,” which is what the show’s characters refer to the zombies by, but it also describes how the survivors have become “the walking dead.” The walkers consistently pose a huge threat to the group, but as things get worse, the survivors become more of a danger to each other than the walkers are. Freshman criminal justice major Chris Sotelo said that the show makes him think, “Would the meaning of the word ‘humanity’ change? To what extremes would individuals go to survive? How would the world change?” The survivors face these questions in each episode.
With the second season coming to an end in the upcoming weeks, there are sure to be many more moments of suspense in the coming episodes.
“The Walking Dead” is a show that can be enjoyed by college-aged students because it has all the aspects of a great suspenseful show, including violence, drama, suspense, romance and zombie killings, of course. It’s a series that, according to Perez, “is something deep down inside people wish could happen, but are too scared for it to happen.” So we watch it happen on television instead.
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‘The Walking Dead’ makes lively impression on campus
By Sarah VillarrealContributing Writer
To freshman music and psychology double major Aaron Cook, music can quite literally “cure the soul.”
To that end, Cook mends souls in a variety of ways, using his guitar, ukulele, French horn, bass or even his voice. The instrument Cook picks up really depends on his mood.
“I play a variety of styles and I play what I feel at the moment,” Cook said.
Cook has been splitting air with his sounds since he was about ten years old, he said.
“When I was younger, most of my family was into sports—but I found a
haven in music instead, and ended up falling in love with it.”
Despite having taken no professional lessons until high school, he has became proficient in the instruments he plays, taking lessons in high school to refine his skills. He cites his earliest influence on his musical career as his mother, who wanted him to learn to play Spanish music.
“She wanted me to learn classical and Spanish music so I could play for her,” Cook said.
As a student of the university, Cook learns the history of music, different styles of music and how to compose and play music adeptly enough to land gigs. Here, he expresses himself through music in concert choir, opera workshop, and concert band—where he plays the French horn. Although he has not yet been able to find a band on campus with which to play, he plans to start one with a few friends in the near future.
His dream is to play either guitar or bass for the Trans-Siberian orchestra, but in the meantime, he’s willing to accept a career as a music therapist—helping to sooth the souls of many through the refined sounds of music combined with the skills attained from a psychology degree.
“Music, to me, means a way to escape any pressures of the real world and find emotions in the different styles. One cannot dislike music until they have experienced it. It opens doors to so much and I feel that.”
Music made with the soulBy Alexander EakinsStaff Writer
By Analissa CantuContributing Writer
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/ Courtesy quickflicks.com.auAaron Cook practices guitar at Java City. / Photo by Chrystalla Georghiou
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Upcoming Games
Baseball
Fri, March 9 vs. Texas A&M International University (Game 1), Wolff Stadium, 2 p.m. Fri, March 9 vs. Texas A&M International University (Game 2), Wolff Stadium, 4 p.m.Sat, March 10 vs. Texas A&M International University, Wolff Stadium, 1 p.m. Tue, March 13 at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, 3 p.m. Thu, March 15 vs. Fisher College (Game 1), UTSA Roadrunner Field, noonThu, March 15 vs. Fisher College (Game 2), UTSA Roadrunner Field, 2 p.m.Fri, March 16 vs. Fisher College , UTSA Roadrunner Field, noonFri, March 23 at Newman University, Wichita, Kansas, 4 p.m.Sat, March 24 at Newman University (Game 1), Wichita, Kansas, noonSat, March 24 at Newman University (Game 2), Wichita, Kansas, 2 p.m.
Softball
Wed, March 7 vs. Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Game 1), Northside ISD Softball Field, 4 p.m.Wed, March 7 vs. Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Game 2), Northside ISD Softball Field, 6 p.m.Tue, March 13 vs. Tarleton State University (Game 1), San Antonio ISD Spring Sports Complex, 1 p.m.Tue, March 13 vs. Tarleton State University (Game 2), San Antonio ISD Spring Sports Complex, 3 p.m.Wed, March 14 at Abilene Christian University (Game 1), Abilene, 2 p.m.Wed, March 14 at Abilene Christian University (Game 2), Abilene, 4 p.m.Fri, March 16 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Northside ISD Softball Field, noonSat, March 17 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Game 1), Northside ISD Softball Field, noonSat, March 17 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Game 2), Northside ISD Softball Field, 2 p.m. Wed, March 21 vs. Abilene Christian University (Game 1), Northside ISD Softball Field, 1 p.m.Wed, March 21 vs. Abilene Christian University (Game 2), Northside ISD Softball Field, 3 p.m.Fri, March 23 vs. University of Texas-Permian Basin (Game 1), San Antonio ISD Spring Sports Complex, noonFri, March 23 vs. University of Texas-Permian Basin (Game 2), San Antonio ISD Spring Sports Complex, 2 p.m.Fri, March 24 vs. University of Texas-Permian Basin, San Antonio ISD Spring Sports Complex, noon
Men’s Tennis
Sat, March 10 vs. Southern Oklahoma State University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 9 a.m.Sun, March 11 vs. Ouachita Baptist University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 1 p.m.Sat, March 17 vs. University of Texas-Permian Basin, Outdoor Tennis Court, 3:30 p.m.Mon, Mar 19 vs. Cameron University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 1 p.m.Tue, Mar 20 vs. Newman University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 1 p.m.Thu, March 22 vs. Our Lady of the Lake University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 2 p.m.
Women’s Tennis
Sat, March 17 vs. University of Texas-Permian Basin, Outdoor Tennis Court, 3:30 p.m.Mon, March 19 vs. Cameron University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 1 p.m.Tue, March 20 vs. Northeastern State University, Outdoor Tennis Court, 10 a.m.Fri, March 23 vs. Florida Southern College, Outdoor Tennis Court, 2 p.m.Sat, March 24 vs. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Outdoor Tennis Court, 9 a.m.
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Last month, the NCAA announcedthat St. Mary’s and the San AntonioSports Foundation is hosting the 2012NCAA Division II Women’s BasketballChampionship from March 20-21 andMarch23.
TheteamsthatwillbeintheeliteeightwillbetherepresentativesfromtheCentral,East, West, Midwest, Atlantic, SouthCentral,South andSouthEastdivisions.ThegameswillstartonTuesday,March20withtip-offtimesofnoon,2:30p.m,6p.m.and8:30p.m.ThetwoFinalFourgames
will be played the nextday with starting
times of 6 p.m.and 8:30 p.m.The athleteswill then haveThursday offto rest andprepare forthe National
Title game. The
National Championship game will beplayedonFriday,March23at7p.m.
Last year, Clayton State ran throughthetournament,winningeverygamebyamarginofat least16points. TheLakersaremostlikelygoingtobebackintheEliteEightagainthisyearastheyarenationallyranked third, according to the ESPNcoaches poll. The other top 25 rankedteams are also impressivewith only oneteaminthetop25havinglostmorethansixtimesthisseason,andthreeofthetopfiveteamshaveonlylostonceallseason.Thetopfivehavewonanamazing129oftheir135combinedgamesthisyear.
Fortunately for the Rowdy Rattlersand all University studentswho are fansof March Madness, tickets for studentsare free with a St. Mary’s ID. This isa great opportunity to watch the EliteEight competition. Several fraternitiesand sororities are planning to attendand tailgate before the game, so do notmiss this oppurtunity to watch the bestteams in the nation play for the nationalchampionship.
Women’s NCAA Division II Elite Eight set to take place at Bill Greehey ArenaBy Joe RodriguezSports Editor
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Having been compared to the fastpace of soccer, the passing in footballand the dribbling in basketball,UltimateFrisbee is an extracurricular sport thatseveralUniversitystudentsenjoyplayingonaweeklybasis.
“It involves way more running thansoccer!” said Carol Redfield, professorand graduate program director ofcomputer science and computerinformation systems. Redfield is knownas“Doc”onthefieldandsheiswellawareofhow intenseUltimateFrisbeecanbe,having30yearsofexperienceplayingthesport.
Redfield enjoys playing this sport tothe fullest, and appreciates the teamaspect,thefastpaceandtheprecisionofthegame.
Redfield brought the intense sportof Ultimate Frisbee to the University in2006.ThefirstUltimateFrisbeeteamoncampusconsistedofmostlyengineeringmajorsandRedfield.Sincethen,theteamhasbeenonandoffthroughoutthepastyears,butstillremains.
Redfieldandherteamhavealwayshadanissuewithnothavingenoughdaylightornothavingareasonabletimethataccommodates all the players’schedule. The team cannotplay sometimes because of thelimitedlightingoncampusfields.ButFridaysaftereveryoneisoutofworkhasturnedouttobethe
best time to play. Redfield commentedthat having lights for the fields for thegames would be nice because thengamescouldbeplayedlater.
TheCatholicStudentGrouponcampusalsoplaysUltimateFrisbeeregularly.
Junior theologyandeconomicsmajorSamRegoniniisoneoftheregularplayersand said, “I first heard of [Ultimate] andstarted playing it my freshman year inFall 2009.” Regonini said that the teamplays at least once a week on Fridayat 4:30 p.m. on the soccer field. “WestartedoutwithmostlyCatholicStudentGroup. It’s open to anyone though,
not justourgroup.” Regonini saidthat his favorite part ofUltimateFrisbee was the culminationof all sports. He mentionedhowhelikedtherunningandhowpeople jumpoverotherpeople.
Rattler athletes certainly have showntheirtalentsduringtheseason,butit’stheindividualpregamepreparationthateachplayergoesthroughandthecamaraderiethatreadieseachteamforagame.
Freshmanbaseballplayerandsecondbaseman Mario Maldonado said, “Wehave a good reputation, so we usethat to get pumped. We try to have agood practice sowe canwalk onto thefield already confident.” According toMaldonado, the team tends to get loudandcheerforeachothertobringuptheenergyrightbeforethefirstpitch.
While the rest of the softball teampreferslisteningtohip-hop,juniorbiologymajorChristinaRodriguezhasadifferentmethodtogetinthezone.“Imeditateinprayer,”Rodriguezsaid.“Ialsoliketotakepicturesofmyteamanddolittlepregameinterviewsofthemwithmyvideocamera.”Thesoftball teamalsousesothersportstohelpprepareandbondbeforegames.“We also play football or hacky-sack
whenweget to thefield for some teambonding,”saidRodriguez.“Thecohesionwithinourteamisreallyrare.”
Freshmen English communicationarts major and girls’ basketball playerKyraLittlejohngetsherhypefrommusic.Littlejohnlistenstohip-hop,R&BandpoponheriPod.Theircoachgivesthempre-game speeches and then they pray asa teambefore theyheadonto thecourt.During the game, the team keeps thehype going by cheering each other on.“Wehelppusheachother,”saidLittlejohn.
Sophomore accounting major andbasketball player Santiago Soto saidthey use hip-hop and rap music to gethyped and by listening to their coach’smotivationalwords.“Hetalksaboutwhatwe should focus on for that particulargame,” Soto said. Soto also says thattheyprayasateambeforethegameand“cheereachotheron”duringthegame.
Freshmen marketing and generalbusiness major and soccer playerGeraldoMedranosaidthathisteamplaysloudhip-hopandrockmusicfortheentire
team tohear.Theypray individuallyandhuddle right before the game to try toget everyone on the same energy level.“Someplayersbowdownandtouchthefieldtogetenergy,”saidMedrano.
Freshman pre-law student AshleighWells and freshman exercise and sportsciencemajorKrystaMaples,bothonthewomen’ssoccerteam,describetheirpre-gameexperienceasmoreofanindividualchoice, saying that some like to “get inthe zone” by listening to their personaliPodsandtryingtofocuswhileothersliketo listen tomusic out loud in the lockerroomandonthefield.Thegirlssaythattheliketogoofoffandbesillywitheachothertogettheirenergyup.
Theircoachhasapre-gamemotivationspeech, which includes the phrase,“Defeatdoesnotcomeattheendofthegame, but when you quit on the field.”Moments before their game, the teamliketoprayasateamandsomealsoprayrightbeforetheystepontothefield.
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Rattler athletes use different methods to get in the zone
Members of the Catholic Student Group gather together on Fridays on the soccer field for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. The students play at least once a week. / Photo by Sarah Dwyer.
Ultimate Frisbee gaining poularity
The Rattlers ace pitcher Carl O’Neal has been in the zone this whole year as he was named the National Pitcher of the Week. / Photo by Felix Arroyo.
By Cristal RodriguezContributing Writer
Saturday evening, the Rattlers(19-8) were able to avenge their lostin last year’s championship game byclaiming the Heartland ConferenceChampionship, defeating theUniversityofArkansasFortSmith(17-14)withascoreof84-70.
The Rattlers amazingly shot 66.7percentfromthefloorenroutetothevictoryinwhichfourRattlersscoredindouble figures. Arkansas Fort Smithtried tofightback into thegame,butwerenotabletoovercometheRattler’slargestleadof21.
The Rattlers were led by juniorcenterandexerciseandsportsciencemajor Kevin Kotzur, who scored17 points and grabbed 8 reboundsdespitebeingslowedintheearlypartsof the gameby theFortSmith zone.Kotzur was awarded the tournamentMVPandafteraveraging20.5ppgand10.5rpg.
Sundufuwasamainpiece for theteamaswellasheaveraged18ppginthetournament,whilealsoaveraging4steals.Sundufuwasnamedtotheall-tournamentteamalongwithKotzur.
Withthisvictory,theRattlersqualifyfor the NCAADivision II tournament,where as underdogs, they hopeto make a run for the NationalChampionship.
Basketball wins titleBy Joe RodriguezSports Editor
