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UTSA students carry a banner during the 31st annual San Antonio MLK March.
‘Runners participate in the 31st San Antonio MLK March By Alejandro Lopez Contributing Writer
The city of San Antonio commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting its annual march on Monday. This year’s MLK March also celebrated the 50th anniversary of San Antonio’s first March for Justice, organized by the late Rev. Dr. Raymond “R.A.” Callies, Sr., a San Antonio teacher and pastor. Rev. Callies organized the March in 1968 to call attention to the need for basic infrastructure on the East Side. His efforts resulted in what has now become one of the largest commemorative marches for Dr. King in the United States. American journalist Roland Martin was the keynote speaker at the march. Martin was named the National Association of Black Journalists’ “Journalist of the Year” in 2013 and earned his third NAACP Image Award in February 2017 when he was named “Best Host” in the first year the category was created. This past week, Martin received
his fourth NAACP image award. In his speech titled “Reclaiming our MLK,” Martin said, “I have a problem every year around MLK Day, because Rev. Dr. Martin King Jr., for some reason, has been treated as America’s civil rights mascot.” Martin continued, “You will have folks who would have never in their life have marched with, voted with or agreed with anything he believed in; but, they are quick to send press releases out or tweet out comments about how great he was.” Martin emphasized the hypocritical nature of many public figures, including Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump. “We cannot allow people to continue to pimp MLK Day for their purposes if they are unwilling to stand up for the very things he believed in,” he said. “I am sick and tired of people pimping Dr. King and the civil rights movement for their own varied causes.” For the city of San Antonio, the march represents one of the nation’s largest celebrations of
Street sign of Martin Luther King Drive.
diversity. Nery Chavez, junior global affairs major, credited the size of San Antonio’s march to the “unique spirit of community.” The city of San Antonio’s Martin Luther King
“I am sick and tired of people pimping Dr. King and the civil rights movement for their own varied causes.” - Roland Martin, MLK march keynote speaker and journalist.
Jr. Commission has estimated a total of 300,000 marchers participated in the march this year. UTSA will be represented through its students, faculty, staff and alumni. “I am marching for what MLK
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accomplished, how he brought people together and because we are still fighting similar battles,” said senior politics and law major Ileen Montemayor. “It’s important to celebrate what has been accomplished while continuing to march for the justice that has not yet been attained.” Along with Montemayor, senior communication major Alicia Taylor also participated in the march. “When we march, we are not marching to only honor Dr. MLK, but the millions before him and with him, who fought for their civil rights. They all had a dream, and MLK was the face of it. We march in solidarity to proclaim and illustrate that we believe in his dream.” UTSA participated alongside groups such as Black Lives Matter, Planned Parenthood, MOVE San Antonio and many others. Marcos Villarreal, graduate student in higher education administration, shared his reasons for marching. “It’s just good to march to show that there’s equality and diversity,
Pittman-Sullivan park, where the march concluded.
no matter what campus you go to, especially at a big university like UTSA, which is a Hispanic serving institution,” he said. “We’re still marching for Dr. King, and we’re still doing this stuff just to have a diverse and equal experience.” Among others, UTSA Academic Advisor Lauren Smith was proud to participate in this year’s march. Smith shared her opinion on why it is important for people to march. “I think it’s important, so we don’t forget how far we’ve come, but also how far we need to go in terms of civil rights and how we treat each other in this country.” The march extended 2.75 miles across the MLK Freedom Bridge, and down Martin Luther King Dr., ending in the PittmanSullivan park. The day wrapped up with performances by local musicians as the population of San Antonio and other communities celebrated their diversity and the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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UTSA UTSA student parents at the UTSA Downtown campus can now utilize the Lil’ Roadrunners Children’s Evening program, a childcare program providing care, learning activities and enrichment for children whose parents are enrolled in evening classes at the UTSA Downtown Campus. Lil’ Roadrunners is a partnership between UTSA and La Trinidad United Methodist Church, where the childcare will be housed just three blocks from the Downtown Campus.
Texas A U.S. Department of Education investigation concluded on Thursday that Texas violated federal law by failing to ensure students with disabilities were properly evaluated and provided with an adequate public education. After interviews and monitoring visits with parents, school administrators and state officials, the federal investigation found the Texas Education Agency effectively capped the statewide percentage of students who could receive special education services and incentivized some school districts to deny services to eligible students. In response to the report, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Mike Morath, head of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), regarding preparation of an initial plan to reform special education within the next seven days, with the input of parents, advocates and educators. He also demanded TEA develop legislative recommendations to help ensure that districts comply with federal and state special education laws.
Q&A: Jo Ann Andera By Katy Gilbert Staff Writer Jo Ann Andera will be inducted in the 2018 San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame class after nearly 50 years of work at the UTSA Institute of Texas Cultures, serving as director of the Texas Folklife Festival for 37 of those years. The Paisano sat down with Andera to discuss her history with the Institute of Texan Cultures, diversity and thoughts about being inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame.
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How does it feel being inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame?
Well, it’s very humbling. I guess it’s nice to be recognized for the work that you do. (The induction) was a complete surprise to me, but it’s quite an honor because it’s never been about me. It’s been about all of our participants. I give them full credit because if it wasn’t for them and the institute I wouldn’t be receiving this honor. It’s really all about all of these people that have got me to where I am today.
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Can you tell readers about the Institute of Texan Cultures?
The Institute was formed and built in 1960 and opened in ’68 as the World’s Fair Pavilion for the State of Texas. It was created to tell the story of Texans and what they brought with them. At the time, the message of diversity and who these people were was an amazingly new concept, because if you remember in the ‘60s, there were riots and a great amount of unrest in our country. The unique concept of bringing all these ethnic cultures together and celebrating them was really something very unique, and it still is today really.
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What do you do at The Institute of Texan Cultures?
Presently, I am the director of our special events at the Texas Folklife Festival and the Asian Festival. When I came to the institute 47 years ago, I was hired as a multilingual tour guide; I spoke Spanish and Arabic. The girl who had the position before me, was here from Lebanon and was leaving, so they were looking for multilingual tour guides to do tours. So I went to work in 1970; I was 18 years old. I learned about the history and all the things that open a window into who we are as Texans, with all of the different ethnic groups. In 1972, the Institute hosted the first Texas Folklife Festival and I was one of the members of a dance group performing. It brought the Institute to life, and all the ethnic communities and all the colors and costumes; and it was incredible!
Director of Texas Folklife Festival Jo Ann Andera
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What is the importance, especially today, of celebrating and appreciating cultural diversity?
I think it’s what makes this country great. Some of these new groups, we introduce them to the community in a very positive environment. When we have a group of Indonesians, people will learn ‘oh, we have Indonesians here,’ and they see the beautiful dance and the costumes and then they get to see their crafts and suddenly it’s very non-threatening. You start to learn about the cultures of other people, and it really makes an impact, but very subtly helps people. I think the importance of being able to get along and learn about each other makes us better individuals, better citizens and that makes us a better community.
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How does it feel to be celebrated and recognized with all these other local women who are doing such great things community?
Well first, it’s thrilling and second, it’s very humbling. I think I’ve always just really tried to work hard and tried to be a good person. I tried to have a strong work ethic. But, it’s about who I am as a person, and the kind of contributions that I can make as a person and as a woman. I love being a mentor and a role model to others; It’s a very special honor and a privilege.
Navigating history
U.S. The death toll from a massive mudslide in Montecito, California has risen to 20. The mudslide was the result of torrential rain storms sending floods of dirt—now broken up after the recent wildfires. Sections of the 101 Highway in California are now closed indefinitely.
World South African H&M clothing stores are now temporarily closed after protesters from the Economic Freedom Fighters, a South African socialist political party, demonstrated at six stores in and around Johannesburg, knocking over mannequins and clothing racks. The protests were in response to a since-removed clothing product advertisement, where a black child model is wearing a sweatshirt that reads “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle.”
Business Sixty-three Sam’s Club stores, a subsidiary of Walmart, were closed across the U.S. hours after the parent company announced they would increase the minimum wage and provide $1,000 bonuses to their employees. Walmart said the wage increases and bonuses would cost the company roughly $700 million.
Student views an exhibit at the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Babptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
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UTSA students return from 6th annual CRSJ Experience By Heather Montoya Assistant News Editor UTSA students attended a Civil Rights and Social Justice Trip coordinated by the Student Leadership Center (SLC) just before the Spring 2018 semester. Students left for the trip on Jan. 2 and returned on Jan. 6. The trip’s affordability and the opportunity to visit historic sites induced Jabrell Scott, junior communication major, to attend the trip. “I wanted to go on this trip because the cost of participating wasn’t that bad for students to visit three states in one week and having a place to stay in each state they went to,” Scott said. “In addition, I wanted to visit the historical sites that played a big role in the Civil Rights Movement.” Students visited Little Rock Central High School and the Clinton School of Public Service in Arkansas. In Alabama, students explored Kelly Ingram Park, the 16th Street Baptist Church and the Civil Rights Institute. In Tennessee, students went to the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum; the Mason Temple, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his last speech; the National Civil Rights Museum, built around the Lorraine Motel where King was assassinated; the Stax Museum of American Soul Music; and Beale Street. Scott’s most memorable experience on the trip was visiting the Lorraine Motel.
“I would always read books about MLK, which had basic information about his life and where he was killed, but I never thought I would visit the motel where he was killed,” said Scott. “Even though I was born decades from that time, I was in shock that someone had so much hate for this man that they would end his life.” Eliot Howard, associate director of the SLC, helped plan and attended the trip himself. Although he has attended past trips, Howard continues to learn each time he visits the destinations. “This year I was learning about Rosa Parks’ predecessors, other women in Birmingham (and various cities through the South), who were practicing that same civil disobedience of refusing to give up their seats and being arrested,” he said. “It was one of them whose Supreme Court case actually overturned the segregation of buses.” Not only was the trip meant to teach students about the history of the civil rights and social justice movements, but it also aimed to teach them how to be leaders. “During the whole week we were visiting historical sites, I realized that the world offers more, motivating me to go explore the world and see what else is out there that impacted our present and how I can help shape the future into a better world,” said Scott. Howard hopes that students learn how to connect what they
learned to their lives “so they are looking more in depth at the news and how that connects to their lives, their communities and the history of the social justice movement.” Applicants must be full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior or graduate students; be in good standing academically and financially
Students before a statute of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Kelly Ingram Park.
with UTSA; and have a 2.5 or greater cumulative GPA. For more information on the next Civil Rights and Social Justice Trip, visit the Student Leadership Center in person at the University Center UC 1.00.40 or online at http://www. utsa.edu/slc/immersions/civilrights-social-justice.html.
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opinion Promote and preserve what we march for Editorial The large turnout at this year’s MLK March demonstrated San Antonians believe in community engagement in the name of social justice. At UTSA, leaders demonstrate those values every day, and programs aspire to preserve the history behind those values. To further promote social justice and activism, the UTSA community should support and use these components of our campus community. For example, in Dr. Joycelyn Moody’s African American Autobiography course last semester, students used UTSA Special Collections to research “black life writing.” The UTSA Libraries Special Collections is the home to nationally recognized research material documenting San Antonio and Texas history. The history of African-American communities in our region is included in the Special Collections listed priorities. These materials serve as an invaluable source to explore civil rights and social justice at a more localized level. For example, Special Collections archives hate-mail originally sent to long-
time civil rights leader, author, former politician and current UTSA professor Dr. Mario Salas. Salas, along with former SNCC member Rick Greene and former Speaker of the Texas House Gib Lewis, negotiated the Martin Luther King Jr. state holiday. Salas has been a champion for San Antonio’s African-American community since the early 1970s. His local activism includes organizing groups such as the San Antonio Chapter of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Organizations, United for Eastside Development, Black Coalition on Mass Media and Frontline 2000. Additionally, he was elected to the City Council of San Antonio in 1997, where he served two full terms as Representative for District 2. The beauty of the academic setting goes beyond lectures in the classroom. Here at UTSA, we have resources that facilitate discovery and faculty who can guide students. The UTSA Special Collections team is special in many respects. UTSA students should take the time to visit them at the JPL or online at legacy.lib.utexas.edu/ taro/utsa/00096/utsa-00096.html
The Texas Senate Bill 485, 70th Legislature Regular Session. Chapter 159. Approved May 25, 1987 and Effective August 31, 1987 as an optional holiday.
Why do we protest? Commentary
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By Ricardo Rodriguez Web Editor Former Google engineer James Damore is suing Google after he was fired last year for penning an internal memo identifying various methods in which the company was intentionally (and illegally) discriminating against “white, conservative men” in favor of hiring more women and people of color. In a 10-page document titled “Google’s Ideological Echo Chamber,” Damore spoke out against Google for embedding political bias in their business practice. “Google’s left bias has created a politically correct monoculture that maintains its hold by shaming dissenters into silence,” Damore outlined secret diversity meetings, diversity hiring quotas and creating an unsafe workspace that inhibited different points of view. At first glance, the narrative leads one to hate Damore, the sexist google engineer who detests diversity in his workspace. Reading the memo – which is available online – may lead one away from this sentiment. I recommend you
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read it to know the full context to this story. The reason the memo has received so much attention is the few pages where Damore mentions biological differences between men and women. “I’m simply stating the distribution of preferences and abilities of men and women differ in part due to biological causes and that these differences may explain why we don’t see equal representation of women in tech and leadership.” Damore elaborates that men and women have different personality traits that push them to enter different occupations and careers. Damore’s memo wasn’t inflammatory or offensive (for the most part); he presented employment practices that concerned him. I remain sympathetic to Damore because he is being discriminated against his ideas. I certainly don’t agree with all of his views, but everyone should be allowed input within their own company. We live in a time of highly politicized and divisive rhetoric, so much so that discourse seems counterproductive. It’s easy to just try to silence different perspectives. We also live in a time of inclusivity, yet we are unwilling to open a dialogue with those whose political views are misaligned with ours. Cases such as these should remind us all that as much as we promote diversity, we should also promote different ideas and perspectives that are subject to the same scrutiny as every other idea.
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By Kenyatta Battle Staff Writer “Why do we march for peace, mom?’ ‘For the same reason, that you and I plant a tree, her mother answered. We plant a tree for the future hoping the tree we plant today will make tomorrow a better place. That is why we march my love… because I feel this need to make the future better… to plant another seed. A seed of love and optimism… that one-day hate will cease… so your children or your children’s children will finally play in peace,’” a poem written by Jim Yerman. Marching is as American as apple pie. Protesting has helped reshape this country, rather, it was demonstrations such as the March on Washington for civil rights, led by Martin Luther King Jr; the Suffrage Parade led by 5000 women, who spoke out for their right to equal political participation; or the march on Washington Lesbian Gay, Bi, Equal Rights and Liberation march on Washington, which had over 800,000 participants. Each one of these protests lead to a positive change in America. In contemporary times, protesting is becoming prevalent again. Whether it is the “Times Up” protest, which took place at the 75th Annual Golden Globes, or the National Anthem Protest that was led by Colin Kaepernick (there have even been protests at universities around the country including UTSA). This rise in protesting has started to make some people ask the question “Why do we protest?” The answer is quite simple. The first reason we protest is to exercise our first amendment right, which is the right to Steven Kellman | Advisor Jack Himelblau | Advisor Stefanie Arias | Advisor Sandy Norman | Advisor Red Madden | Advisor
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assemble and petition the government. Exercising this right allows us to speak for those who are unable to speak for themselves. Protesting also lets us reinvent our society. For instance, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ended segregation and outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin, was passed due in large part to various protests led by Martin Luther King Jr. These protests were the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Albany Movement, the three marches from Selma to Montgomery and others. Another reason we protest is to spark conversation. Most people are unaware of various injustices that marginalized people face everyday; however, protesting brings attention to these troubling issues that we may otherwise never know about. For example, the “Me Too” and “Times Up” protests that took place at the Golden Globes brought further attention to sexual abuse of women in Hollywood and in other occupations. These protests were also able to empower women by encouraging them to stand up and fight back against their abusers. The last reason we protest is to come together. Protesting brings millions of people from many backgrounds together to fight for one common goal, which usually is to help make the world a better place. That is why protesting is so important because it gives us a chance to end injustice and inequality. Barack Obama once said, “let us remember we are all a part of one American family. We are united in common values, and that includes belief in equality under the law, basic respect for public order and the right to peaceful protest.” Never be afraid to stand up for what is right. Even if someone hates you for it, you must always stand up against injustice even if you are alone.
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nnoticed by many in the city, there is an ongoing conflict between two visions for San Antonio’s future. That conflict is centered currently at the Hays Street Bridge. The 136-year-old bridge, located on the East Side of the city, was scheduled to be destroyed in the nineties until members of the surrounding community organized and fought to have the bridge preserved.
Ciudad, a crecer: two paths, one bridge Developers and community groups clash on the city’s east side.
Continued on page 6 See “Ciudad” The Hays St. Bridge is one of the few places in the city that has an unobstructed view of the San Antonio skyline.
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Thrifty & nifty Locals artisans gather for a night of thrifting. By Devin DeLeon Staff Writer Local thrifters looking for an outfit or accessory that can’t be found at La Cantera or Ingram are in luck! This Sunday, Jan. 21, Shop Rare Marketplace will host vendors selling vintage chic items ranging from clothing, photos, paintings and handcrafted jewelry at 2126 N. St. Mary’s street (across from Phantom Room). The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is free entry with an RSVP on Facebook to the event. If you do not have a Facebook, you can still gain free entry if you post a flyer to the event on Instagram, which can be found on Shop Rare’s Instagram page. However, if you aren’t on either social platform, it is a five-
dollar admission. This night marks the first time that Shop Rare will provide complimentary drinks. Austin Eastciders will be providing their crisp ciders and fellow sponsor Topo Chico will be handing out their mineral water. There will be 30 vendors present and music provided by DJ Jonny and David Castle. The event is all ages, has free parking and is dog friendly. Furthermore, there will be vegan food provided by Snacrificial Offerings and Local Veg. Shop Rare has brought in over 15 new vendors to this event, their largest event to date, most of whom from San Antonio. Shop Rare Market-
place was formed in September of 2016, by UTSA alumni Katalya Bustos and Kirstine Haynes. For years, Bustos and Haynes often sold vintage material at the monthly event, First Friday, in Southtown. Bustos and Haynes found considerable success at First Friday. However, despite their success, they still felt that more could be done. So they decided to host their own events and bring in as many vendors as they could to sell vintage chic items. Bustos and Haynes main concern is to provide an event where people can enjoy themselves and find chic items that are not sold at any local mall.
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Crowds take in artist’s work at StreetFatale Volume I.
Femme on film Lady led street photography exhibit returns to SA. By Mackenzie Dyer Staff Writer Often underestimated and from different backgrounds, the women of StreetFatale have come together to share their voice and beauty through street photography. They are photographers, femme fatales, StreetFatale. The event is an exhibition of photos from women who have an affinity and passion for capturing the world as they see it This event is coming Friday, Jan. 19. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the Movement Gallery/ Galeria de Movimiento will be hosting its second StreetFatale showing, which will be sponsored by Freetail Brewing Co., and it’s all about San Antonio’s artistic women. Since the first show was a huge success, some returning and some new StreetFatale works will be on display. The event includes music from DJ
AnitaBoogie, delicious catering by Swiit Spot Bakes & BBQ and entertainment brought to you by Spoken Word by Six. Carmen Peña, cofounder of StreetFatale, explained that this photography community and event began when her friend Kim Hopkins informed her that space at a local gallery was available and asked if she wanted to do a street photography show there. The Movement Gallery seeks to create space and opportunities for artists and cultural practitioners to share their voices and integrate their practices into a broader social justice framework. Peña’s answer was an immediate yes. She and Hopkins had previously discussed doing a street photography exhibition, but Peña insisted on an all-female photographer event. Thus StreetFatale was born.
When looking back on StreetFatale’s humble beginnings, Peña recalled in the “first show, we went in not knowing what to expect. It was extremely difficult to find the ladies who shoot street, and convince to agree to show.” Hopkins and Peña initially rounded up 10 ladies for the first show, and they exceeded the cofounders’ expectations. When they had called for submissions for volume two, the response was fantastic. “We now have 25 ladies showing. And more seem to be coming out of the woodwork,” Peña said. The line up for this Friday will include work from Hopkins and Peña themselves, as well as local photographers Christina Leavitt, Billie Jean Poskey and Jeanine Militello. StreetFatale focuses
Last year’s StreetFatale Volume I event at Movement Gallery.
on female photographers; Peña stated it “is because many of us who shoot street, especially myself, had experienced a lot of ‘snubbing’ and discrimination when it came to my shooting ability.” Photography, especially urban/street photography, is mainly a male centered genre. Quite often, the women who are interested in shooting street are intimidated or wind up backing away because they do not know of any other female street photographers to communicate or shoot with, or they are afraid to ask questions. “With StreetFatale, we hope to empower these ladies to continue doing what they love and not be scared to show what they can do” Peña concluded.
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Furry, for real Local furries provide insight to their fursonas. By Branden Armstead Staff Writer Everyone has a hobby they enjoy. For some, it may be a physical hobby such as soccer or something more sedentary such as video games. Maybe your hobby gives you a sense of community or simply an activity to pass the time, regardless it gives those who practice it an outlet to engage and express parts of their identity. And yes, that includes furries. To the uninitiated, a furry is simply an individual who admires an anthropomorphized animal character or, in other words, an animal with human-like attributes. Think of Looney Tunes and Disney cartoons. Iconic char-
acters such as Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse are excellent depictions of the furry aesthetic, despite predating the fandom. If the character can talk, walk on two feet, wear clothes or possess any other traits or behaviors associated with humans, then it is considered a furry. Much of society is unfamiliar with furries, which causes misunderstanding and even hostility toward them. When people think of furries, they envision a person in an animal costume, but that is not the case for all furry fans. Many furries do not dress up for an assortment of reasons, either because the costumes
Demo Weasel in his foxy fursona.
Local furmeets are fun, furry, and fur-endly.
are too expensive or simply because they are not interested in it. For those who do dress up, it allows them to engage their fursona. A fursona is the persona a furry acts out when he or she is inside the fursuit. Like cosplay and Halloween, the individual is playing a character and may behave differently from their everyday self, while others identity with their fursonas in their day to day lives. “Generally with a lot of people with fursonas, that isn’t the only thing that makes them who they are, yet the fursona is a part of them. I identify with the cleverness and slyness of foxes, but
the character that I am dressed up as now is only sort of like me,” said Demo Weasel, PAX South attendant who dresses up as a fox. Another important feature of the furry community is the artwork. Type in the word “furry” in Google and some of the first images to pop up will be of drawings. A substantial part of the fandom revolves around artwork, according to Demo Weasel, “a lot of people have different outlets for creativity… for me, as a furry, I use my creativity to draw. “I grew up watching a lot of Disney movies, and it has had an
enormous influence on what I wanted to do for my artwork.” Media giants such as Disney and Warner Bros created classic cartoons for generations to enjoy and thus captured the imagination of children who eventually became furries. A significant amount of people associate being a furry with having a sexual fetish, however this is only partially true. There is adult artwork present on the Internet, but just as not all furries wear fursuits, not all furries have a fetish. Because of this assumption hate and harassment is generated towards the furry community. On Jan. 20, the ACFI is hosting a furmeet that will take place from 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. There will be a playscape, trails, dog enclosure and basketball courts. The event is a potluck, so participants should bring food. Dressing up is not a requirement to attend. For more information go to FurryInvasion.org or their Facebook page. Ultimately, furries are not that different from the rest of us. Look at how videogames, Dungeons & Dragons and anime have transitioned from initially being misunderstood by the public to being accepted into the mainstream. Today, most will not even bat an eye if you enjoy these hobbies. Because of that, some are hopeful the furry fandom will eventually be accepted. Demo Weasel is optimistic, “I think as time goes on more and more people will become aware of it, realize their friends are furries and that will change perception.”
The historic Hays St. Bridge.
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The Hays St. Bridge is a popular destination for cyclists.
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In 2002, the Hays Street Bridge Restoration Group (HSBRG) secured access to $2.89 million in federal funds that would allow them to restore the bridge and, as the group understood it, build a park or green space in the adjoining lot. Brandon Armstead/The Paisano The fate of the lot has since been contested after the city sold the land to Eugene Simor of the Alamo Brewing Company while simultaneously giving him a grant for the same amount, approximately $295,000. Simor has partnered with Mitch Meyer of Loopy, Ltd., a property management and development firm. There is a lawsuit over who has rights to the Photo courtesy of Joe Guerra parcel of land on the north side of the bridge that has been appealed twice. It is currently available for consideration by the Texas Supreme Court, Common Currents / Free which has not decided yet 6-8 p.m. whether or not to hear the Artpace San Antonio case. The most recent develDiverse, encyclopedic showcase of San Antoopment in the story came nio’s history as told and retold by more than on Dec. 6 when the city’s 300 artists celebrating SA’s tricentennial. Historic Design Review Commission (HDRC) met Street Fatale Volume II / Free to evaluate and ultimately reject the developer’s plan 6-9 p.m. for the land. Galeria de Movimiento “Out of at least five Urban/street photography showcase by ladies hours just focused on this case, there were three and who want to share their viewpoint through the a half hours of citizens lens. to be heard. It was very emotional,” said Kendall Brockhampton / $55+ Fox, a junior finance major 8 p.m. at UTSA who attended the meeting. The Aztec Theatre “People felt wronged by San Marcos based r&b group perform in SA in the city overturning the land, and like (the develsupport of their 3rd studio release Saturation opers) are rushing the deIII. velopment without enough community input.” Pokefest SA / Free While the HDRC’s 10 a.m.-5p.m. decision making purview is limited to the city design Wonderland of the Americas guides and development Pokemon themed cosplay, games, and exhibicodes, the conflict over tion. the development is in many ways a debate over Shop Rare Marketplace / Free different philosophies of development. 12-6 p.m. The HSBRG opposes 2121 N. St. Mary’s the current mode of develA collection of vendors selling unique vintage opment. In a petition on thepetichic clothing and accessories. tionsite.com, it argues “if these plans are carried out, To feature your event in “The Weekend” the city will effectively
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surrender the bridge to the whims of private commercial interests, robbing the public of this priceless historic and cultural resource.” Many believe the Hays Street Bridge and the nearby Dignowity Hill neighborhood are being gentrified, a process in which a surge of new affluent residents and property development raise property values and rents in working class neighborhoods pricing the existing residents out of their homes. “Gentrification is going to happen whether I do this deal or not,” said Meyer. “The neighborhood wants growth, and we’re providing the biggest asset they need: people.” This is often the argument in favor of development; new residents stimulate economies and increases property values creating a larger tax base. Advocates of development see it as either the best or the only way for cities to grow, though it tends to be people who benefit from gentrification that describe it as inevitable. Others see it as a legal issue arguing as Meyer does “at the end of the day, it’s private property, and it’s meant to be developed.” As for what the residents of the neighborhood want, Brian Dillard, president of the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association, says that opinions are diverse and often conflict; however, “folks want growth, but they want to be a part of that growth. They want to be considered.” The HDRC rejection on Dec. 6 is not the end of the story though. Meyer says the plans for the development have been changed completely. They will likely be resubmitted to the HDRC for approval at a later date and the dialectic between philosophies of growth will continue.
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Sports UTSA men’s basketball falls to FAU Roadrunners find themselves on a three game losing streak
Jhivvan Jackson drives to the hoop against FIU.
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By Frank Leal Sports Editor
he UTSA men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker against Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on Saturday afternoon. The Roadrunners came into Saturday afternoon’s matchup against Florida Atlantic University (FAU) fresh off back to back conference losses. Thursday’s loss to Florida International University (FIU) marked the second time this season the ‘Runners have lost at home. UTSA’s comeback fell short against FIU after a desperation shot by point guard Giovanni De Nicolao missed at the buzzer to give the Panthers a 79-76 victory. Both UTSA and FAU have struggled in conference play this season, and both needed a victory in order to stay afloat in the conference rankings. Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky lead Conference-USA with a 4-0 record in conference play.
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FAU guard Justin Massey caught fire early in the first half as he went 3-3 from three-point range to give the Owls an early lead. However, UTSA stayed close behind after both Wallace and George Willborn drained a couple of three-pointers of their own. After a hot start for both teams offensively, UTSA cooled off and went on a five-minute scoring drought while FAU went on an 8-0 run to increase their lead to ten halfway through the first half. Slowly but surely, UTSA’s offense began to find their rhythm and went on a run of their own. The ‘Runners tied the game at 22 with seven minutes left in the first half after trailing 20-10 earlier in the game. UTSA’s star freshman Jhivvan Jackson entered the game with an average of 18.4 points per game. However, Jackson was guarded tightly by FAU for the majority of the first half. With lack of production from Jackson, someone else was going to have to step up. George Willborn III had one the best games of his UTSA career in the loss against
George Willborn III goes up and under for a layup.
FIU, and he seemed to pick up right where he left off. Willborn shot 56 percent and poured in 11 points for the Roadrunners while grabbing seven rebounds in the first half. With the game tied, Jackson hit a three-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds of the
“We better figure it out fast because it doesn’t get any easier from here.” - Steve Henson first half to give UTSA a 36-33 halftime lead over the Owls. As the second half got underway, UTSA maintained their slim lead over the Owls after a cold start. However, FAU soon took a four-point lead after a couple of UTSA turnovers led to some points for the opposition. Just as momentum began to swing in favor of the Owls, UTSA freshman Jhivvan Jackson finally managed to break
Head Coach Steve Henson observes the game from the sidelines with the rest of his coaching staff.
free. Jackson hit a three-pointer in transition, then proceeded to make a dazzling up and under layup that got the crowd on their feet. Jackson matched his firsthalf point total within the first nine minutes of the second half. With 8:28 left in the second half, UTSA trailed 56-53. Even with Jackson getting involved more with the offense, FAU still stretched their lead to six after a string of made threepointers. With just under five minutes left, UTSA trailed FAU 6155. Both Wallace and Jackson earned trips to the free throw line and made the most of their opportunities. With three minutes to go, the game was tied up at 61 a piece. UTSA soon fell behind 68-63, and things were looking bleak for the ‘Runners. With time winding down, Jackson took over. Jackson lit up the Convocation Center by hitting back to back three-pointers, giving UTSA the lead with under a minute to go. However, the Roadrunners couldn’t finish the job. FAU answered with a clutch
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three-pointer of their own with nine seconds on the clock. With one final possession, UTSA guard De Nicolao slipped and fell out of bounds turning the ball over, and sealing a 73-69 victory for the Owls. It was UTSA’s third straight loss. “We haven’t been tough enough and the ball isn’t moving the way it was earlier in the year…so we’re searching,” said Head Coach Steve Henson. “We better figure it out fast because it doesn’t get any easier from here.” Jackson poured in a total of 28 points, 20 of which came in the second half, but the ‘Runners still came up short. Willborn was held scoreless in the second half, and the other star freshmen of the team Keaton Wallace continued his cold streak as of late and finished 2-9 shooting with only eight points. UTSA will continue conference play next week against UTEP when the Miners visit San Antonio. Now 2-4 in conference play, UTSA desperately needs a win.
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Early favorites for the 2018 Heisman trophy
The Heisman Trophy.
By Connor Zimmerlee Sports Assistant As the confetti rained down on Alabama last Monday night, another thrilling college football season came to an end. It was a season full of shocking upsets and record breaking performances, namely from the stud quarterback at the University of Oklahoma, Baker Mayfield. Mayfield took home the most prestigious award in college football, the Heisman trophy, for his stellar season. Who will take the torch from Mayfield with an impressive 2018 season of their own? Here are the ten most likely to receiver the honor. Number Ten: McKenzie Milton, UCF quarterback Milton is undoubtedly the entrant on this list with the lowest odds of winning the Heisman this upcoming season. However, following his performance in the Peach Bowl against Auburn, he put not only his school on the college football map but also threw his name into the mix as a dark horse contender to bring home the Heisman. Despite his
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burst onto the scene against Auburn, Milton quietly had a solid season. He threw for 3,795 yards and 35 touchdowns, while only tossing nine interceptions. Don’t be surprised if Milton has a solid junior season in 2018. Number Nine: Sam Ehlinger, Texas quarterback True freshman Sam Ehlinger had quite the season for the Texas Longhorns, showing glimpses of his potential and giving UT fans hope that they once again have a quarterback. The freshman QB threw for a solid 1,915 yards and added 358 yards on the ground. Ehlinger also compiled an impressive quarterback rating (QBR) of 124.1. Yes, he experienced some growing pains that come with freshman players at the college level. However, his leadership ability and swagger will firmly entrench him in preseason Heisman talks. Number Eight: Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State quarterback Prior to the 2017, several NFL draft analysts and experts believed Fitzgerald had the potential to not only be the best
quarterback in the SEC, but one of the top prospects in the nation. While Fitzgerald may not have quite lived up to such high expectations, calling his season a disappointment is a gross understatement of what he accomplished. Fitzgerald compiled 2,766 yards of total offense and 29 touchdowns for the Bulldogs, as well assuming a leadership role for the Bulldogs. Watch for Fitzgerald to climb up the Heisman rankings as the season progresses. Number Seven: Kelly Bryant, Clemson quarterback Bryant entered the 2017 season poised to fill the shoes of one of the best college quarterbacks of all time Deshaun Watson, who led Clemson to a national title in the season prior. In his first full season as a starter, Bryant did not disappoint. He threw for an astounding 2,802 yards to go along with an eye-popping QBR of 131.7. Casual college football fans will look at Bryant’s performance in their bowl game against Alabama and think he is overhyped, but that is not the case at all. He is arguably one of the top quarterback prospects heading into next season. With a full year of experience under his belt and another offseason to learn, Kelly Bryant may be the most underrated name on this list before the season ends. Number Six: Shea Patterson, Michigan quarterback 2018 will mark Patterson’s first season at Michigan, following his transfer from Ole Miss. With that being said, Patterson had an exceptional season in 2017. Most college football experts didn’t give Patterson or the Rebels much thought prior
to the season, mostly because of how young of a team they were. Despite the lack of recognition, Patterson had a stellar season for the Rebels. He was the clear leader of the team, throwing for 2,259 yards and adding in 17 touchdowns. As he moves on to Michigan, Patterson appears to be the clear number one starter with a real shot at turning some heads in Ann Arbor. Number Five: Khalil Tate, Arizona quarterback Tate was not named the starter until the fifth week of the 2017 season, but once he earned the job he did not look back. In only seven games, Tate managed to electrify the college football world by throwing for 1,591 yards and rushing for 1,267 more. Along with these mind-boggling numbers, he also accounted for 31 total touchdowns. Tate not only put himself in the Heisman discussion last season, but there is no doubt he will get a lot of love in the Heisman rankings in 2018. Number Four: Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin running back One of only two running backs to make this list, Taylor is coming off an outstanding 2017 season that vaulted him into the early Heisman talks. Wisconsin was firmly in the college football playoff picture for the entirety of the 2017 season, and Taylor was a key reason for that. He finished the season only 23 yards short of 2,000 yards, finishing with 1,977 yards on the ground and 13 rushing touchdowns. Taylor is a superb talent and will be a favorite to take home the award next season. Number Three: Trace McSorley, Penn State quar-
terback For the majority of the 2017 season, McSorley took a backseat to teammate Saquon Barkley and understandably so. Barkley is a once in a generation type talent, so Penn State leaned on him in the run game throughout the season. However, that does not take away from how excellent McSorley was. He finished the season with a whopping 3,750 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. If he can match this production in 2018, McSorley will definitely be a Heisman finalist. Number Two: Bryce Love, Stanford running back The other running back to find himself on this list, Bryce Love, an other-worldly talent when he is on the field, as he forces defenses to focus their entire game plan on where he lines up on the field. Love, a Heisman finalist in 2017, finished the season with an unreal 2,118 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. He is arguably the best running back in 2018 and is easily one of the top candidates to win the Heisman. Number One: Jake Fromm, Georgia quarterback Finally, we come to the top spot on the list. Jake Fromm from Georgia deservedly resides at number one in these rankings, and it isn’t really too hard to tell why he does. As a true freshman, Fromm had a stellar season, leading the Bulldogs all the way to the national championship game. Not only that, but he finished the regular season with an impressive 2,615 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. Fromm can only improve on his freshman season, so expect to see him take home the hardware this season.
UTSA softball looks to improve in 2018 season By Ryan Garza Staff Writer
State for the second time of the season before traveling to El Paso to take on the UTEP Miners. The ‘Runners will then be back in San Antonio to face Marshall and University of the Incarnate Ward (UIW), which will wrap up the first half of conference play. To start off the second half of conference play, the Roadrunners will travel to Louisiana to begin a three game series with LA Tech. Then they return home for a game with Houston Baptist followed by a three game series at home versus conference foe Southern Miss. UTSA will play their final non-conference game against UIW then hit the road one final time when they travel to Alabama to take on the UAB Blazers. They will close out the season when they return home to face Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in their final conference series of the year. The Conference USA Tournament will be held in Charlotte, NC at the University of Charlotte and begin on May 9. It will include the top eight teams in the conference with the C-USA championship being played on May 12. Last season, outfielder Celeste Loughman was second on the team in batting average, on base percentage, runs and hits. Look for her to make an impact this season for the Roadrunners. Sophomore Rylee Rodriguez also had a strong year last season, leading the team in overall slugging percentage and runs batted in. With the season right around the corner and plenty of opportunities to catch them at home, make sure to come out and support your fellow Roadrunners with their first game on Feb. 9 against Southern Illinois here at home.
With the spring semester in full swing, the softball season is approaching quickly and the ‘Runners are looking forward to having a strong season. After going 2132, 9-15 in conference, the team looks to improve off of last season. The Roadrunners played seven games in the fall against Incarnate Word (twice), Galveston JUCO, Texas State, Texas A&M-Kingsville and Alvin Community College (twice). UTSA will play 26 home games this season with two huge matchups against BIG 12 schools Baylor and Texas here on campus. Along with those two games, the Roadrunners will also participate in two of their own tournaments, which are the UTSA Softball Classic and the UTSA Softball Tournament. The first game of the spring season will be played on Feb. 9 against Southern Illinois in the UTSA Softball Classic, followed by a double header on Feb. 10 against Abilene Christian and Seton Hall and then a game on Feb. 11 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to close out the tournament. The ‘Runners will then keep the tournament action going the following week when they will compete in the UTSA Softball Tournament against Lamar, Kansas, Prairie View A&M and Missouri State. After their two-tournament home stand, the Roadrunners will head over to Houston to participate in the Houston Classic on Feb. 23-25. The I-35 Rivalry will then be renewed for the first time this season on Feb. 28 when rival Texas State comes to San Antonio. The ‘Runners will then be back on the road, traveling to Lubbock for the Jeanne McHaney Memorial Classic. The Texas Longhorns will then visit UTSA on March 7. Conference play will begin March 10, when the team travels to Florida to play a series with Florida International University (FIU), and will end their Florida trip with a double header on March 13 against Georgia Southern and Central Florida. Once they return home, they will take on Conference-USA rival North Texas in what will be the first home conference series for the ‘Runners. UTSA will then start a five game road trip where they will meet up with Texas ‘Runners meet on the mound.
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