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VOLUME 54

ISSUE 8

October 11-October 18, 2016

UTSA UTSA has received a three-year, $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to fund undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in humanities research and graduate programs. The program will focus on research in literature, art, music, history, communications, anthropology, sociology, philosophy and other humanities fields.

Texas Nearly 300 East Texas children with disabilities who are part of the state’s Early Childhood Intervention program, have no one to provide them with medically necessary therapies after the region’s lone provider closed its doors this week in response to budget cuts ordered by the state legislature.

#BeyondtheHashtag: silent protest in the Sombrilla Isaac Serna Staff Writer

@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com On Oct. 6, UTSA students and local activists converged in the Sombrilla with duct tape over their mouths and brandished signs with photos of black Americans who lost their lives in episodes of police brutality throughout the country. The UTSA chapter of NAACP organized a silent protest at the Sombrilla to call attention to disproportionate police violence against African Americans. Students participating wore black in solidarity and

U.S. A federal appeals court rejected a request from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to stop construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline on Sunday, though construction may not start any time soon. On Sunday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that Energy Transfer Partners can move forward on construction of the pipeline; however, three federal agencies still need to approve the project before construction may begin.

World A week after Hurricane Matthew, the U.N. humanitarian agency in Geneva made an emergency appeal for nearly $120 million in aid, saying 750,000 people in southwest Haiti alone will need “life-saving assistance and protection” in the next three months. U.N. officials said earlier that at least 1.4 million people across the region need assistance and that 2.1 million overall have been affected by the hurricane. Some 175,000 people remain in shelters.

Science Federal authorities have added seven yellow-faced bee species, Hawaii’s only native bees, to the list of species protected under the Endangered Species Act, a first for any bee species in the United States. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the listing after years of study by the conservation group Xerces Society.

Ethan Pham, The Paisano The students’ protest was mostly silent, and their posters featured the names of black citizens killed by police officers.

duct-taped their mouths to symbolize the unheard voices of victims. Jonathan David Jones, UTSA alumnus and local activist, helped coordinate the protest. “Planning is robust,” Jones said. For him, it’s the behind the scenes logistical work that often goes unnoticed. “As an organizer, I’ve led and been a part of the rigorous process. There’s attire you coordinate, which is usually simple. But then you have to consider the weather and the time. Is traffic going to be a problem? At what times will parking be difficult? At what times can we expect everyone who wants to be involved to be able to, when everyone’s managing work schedules? Things such as health and safety, too.” Jones said these are just a few of the questions organizers have to ask themselves. In addition to these concerns, Jones also discussed optimizing the impact of an action through choreography. “What route will give the most exposure, and what route will present the most risk?” he said. Accessibility is another pressure on planning a successful action. “How do we manage the route for those that may not be able to walk as far?” The group makes sure to have lawyers on call, as the work that the work that they’re doing may be provocative. “Making sure we are focused, deliberate and specific to why we’re there, to avoid unnecessary conflict with opposition.” These are the basics that an organizer must consider. From an outside view, the action appears completely spontaneous. Zac Sowell, freshman human resources management major, participated in the protest. “This is a silent protest for the unfairly treated black people who were killed in a variety of incidents over the past few years, such as Tamir Rice, Mariah Sandra Bland and others who lost their lives from police brutality,” Sall

explained. A number of students protesting held signs to honor the memory of those lost. Along with a photo of each victim, the signs outlined the stories of their deaths. The protest was not exclusive to members of UTSA NAACP. “It’s a public protest. Anyone can join and support based on how they feel.” Sowell heard about the protest through the UTSA NAACP. He advised students who missed the opportunity to participate to follow the various social media sources under the UTSA NAACP handle. “Twitter is a big one,” Sowell said. A form was circulated at the event inscribed with the mantra “Smash This Racist System With Multiracial Unity” that highlighted issues like police brutality, capitalism, imperialism and cross-racial solidarity. According to Jones, these “are branches to a root problem.” For him, the personal is political. “My very existence as a black man is radical,” Jones said. “Considering I live in a system that is designed to keep me silent, broken, enslaved and imprisoned.” Jones asked, “what would society see as radical? That’s simple: my freedom.” Some spectators joined the group when they saw the protest, including a UTSA faculty member. Dr. Walter Wilson, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science & Geography, said, “I asked a participant if I could stand with him because I wanted people to know that this injustice is unacceptable to me, even though I am not black. The participant nodded yes, and other participants brought him a sign and tape to cover his mouth. “I think the importance

Ethan Pham, The Paisano UTSA alumn Jonathan David Jones speaks at the protest.

of protests like these is to raise awareness and build understanding and solidarity within the campus community,” Wilson explained. “I rarely see students socializing outside their racial and ethnic groups on campus. That’s a shame and a missed opportunity to build mutual understanding and to learn from one another. When students demonstrate, it creates an opportunity not only for protesters to send a message but also for observers to open their minds.” Sabrina Perez, freshman biology major, was among the students gathered at the Sombrilla. “I think that it’s honorable that they’re standing for what they believe in,” Perez said. The UTSA chapter of NAACP has organized demonstrations of this kind in the past. In December 2015, they hosted a Silent Library, where they ducttaped their mouths, donned black and held signs near the UTSA Roadrunner statue. Their Rowdylink page, states that it was a way “to remember individuals who

have been lost to police brutality in the recent years and to stand in solidarity with black students at the University of Missouri that were dealing with racial injustice.” “I admire the students involved in Thursday’s protest,” said Wilson, “because they set such an excellent example for their peers by sending a powerful message in a firm yet inclusive and provocative yet peaceful way.” “I would urge students who want to organize for a cause to be inclusive and peaceful,” Wilson said. “It takes courage to stand up for one’s convictions peacefully and with love, but doing so will most effectively challenge the conscience of the observer.” Wilson encourages students to work with campus offices by notifying administrators, including the campus police. “By conducting themselves in these ways, student demonstrators will legitimize their actions and win respect and support for their cause.”

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event highlights sexual assault Raquel Alonzo

Arts & Life Assistant @raquelalonzo94 news@paisano-online.com

On Saturday, Oct. 8, Kendall County hosted its sixth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in Boerne, Texas to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Male participants wore red heels or flats and walked Main Street, from San Antonio Street to U.S. Highway 46, finishing at the Kendall County Courthouse. “Domestic violence and rape crisis awareness is important because it could happen to anyone,” said Cristina Garcia, senior professional writing major. “It could even happen to you or me. Knowing what a healthy relationship looks like can help you evaluate

your own relationship to make sure it’s healthy.” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is not only a walk held in Boerne but is also an international effort to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. The red shoes the men wore are symbols that also allow them to assume a woman’s perspective and in turn raise awareness for the cause. The county’s participation showed that it will lend a helping hand and have a safe place for women to go to if they find themselves in these situations. The men participated to show that they will not tolerate violence against women to learn more about how they can help. “By being more educated about the signs of domestic violence and rape, you can

help educate more people,” Garcia said. Donations were welcome both online and in person. All proceeds went to the Kendall County Women’s Shelter (KCWS), which provides victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter, food and support services such as legal advocacy, case management, social service referral, counseling, support groups and parenting and life skills classes. Escaping domestic violence is not easy— especially when children and pets are involved. This is why the shelter houses not only women of domestic violence but also their children and pets. KCWS reported, in 2015, they provided 206 victims of domestic violence with 6,451 nights of safety and

49 pets with 1,709 nights of safety. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was held during the county festival which included food tents, bakeries, local shop vendors, tricycle racing, turtle racing and a classic car show, which was none other than the 30th annual Key to the Hills Rod Run that showcases hot rods from around the country dating from the years 1949-1964.

The timing meant that not only the residents of Kendall County but also out-of-towners visiting the Rod Run were able to witness the walk. The participants were met with a round of applause as they ended their journey at the Kendall County Courthouse. For more information on KCWS, visit kcwstexas.org or call 1-800-495-8078.

Raquel Alonzo, The Paisano

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October 11- October 18, 2016

UTSA downtown campus hosts Candidate Forum Isaac Serna Staff Writer

@thepaisano news@paisano-online.com UTSA students and San Antonio residents gathered at the Candidate Forum, located at the UTSA Downtown Campus, to learn about Bexar County’s public candidates. League of Women Voters (LWV) in partnership with the UTSA College of Public Policy. Candidates running for Bexar County sheriff, as well as candidates running for civil and criminal courts, were invited to their positions on issues facing San Antonio. “Students should attend events like these to become informed about certain candidates that will shape policies and enact certain programs that will affect us,” said Alejandra Cortes, president of UTSA Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society. “Javier Salazar for sheriff stood out to me because of his long-time commitment to law enforcement and his diligence to his work.” Current Bexar County

Isaac Serna, The Paisano Anjelica Jiminez, who’s running for Bexar County 408th District Judge, introduces herself to the crowd.

Sheriff Susan Pamerleau, as well as Libertarian candidate Larry Ricketts and Green Party candidate James Dorsey, joined Salazar in the discussion. Laura Parker, Jason Pulliam, Irene Rios, Linda Molina, John Longoria, Libby Wiedermann, Catherine TorresStahl, David Kaliski, Norma Gonzales, Leslie Sachanowicz, Angélica Jiménez and Jan Ischy-Prins are the candidates for Bexar County civil and criminal courts. “We must be civically

engaged so we can elect candidates that will serve our interests and will shape our community the way we envision it,” Cortes said. Many at the forum echoed the importance of civic engagement. Dr. Francine Sanders Romero, UTSA Associate Dean of Public Policy, noted her pride in UTSA’s new civic engagement minor. “When I think of civic engagement,” Romero recounted, “I think of Phyllis Ingram calling me every year and saying we need to do a judicial

Libby Wiedermann and Catherine Torres-Stahl debating at the Candidate Forum.

model. The candidates were organized by the seats for which they were running and among their opposition. The candidates agreed not to direct questions and remarks to one another as the moderator delivered questions to them. Attendees of the forum were invited to participate by writing questions on note cards, which student assistants collected. “The (LWV) and UTSA have worked together over several years to put on candidate forums,” Ingram commented. “They’re a great resource for us and just great partners on candidate forums.” Brianda Lopez, senior UTSA criminal justice major, volunteered at the event. “I’m here to help get more students involved,” Isaac Serna, The Paisano

forum.” The LWV Voting Services Director, Phyllis Ingram, moderated the Candidate Forum, which was conducted under a debate

Brianda Lopez and sheriff candidate James Dorsey shake hands at the end of the Candidate Forum.

Isaac Serna, The Paisano

Lopez said, “and help the community understand what’s happening in their community as well.” Angélica Jiménez, a candidate for Bexar County 408th District judge, stressed the personal impact of voters’ decisions. “You are voting on the public servants that touch our lives most frequently,” Jiménez said, “For example, the seat that I’m running for touches hundreds of different families a year, so it’s important for people to vote.” The 2016 general election is less than one month away. Students have until election day-Tuesday, Nov. 8 to get informed and to get involved.

UTSA debuts new emergency panic system: Alertus Offices of Information Technology, Business Continuity and Emergency Managent collaborate Danielle Throneberry Staff Writer

@thepaisano news@paisano-online.com Over the summer, UTSA’s Office of Business Continuity and Emergency Management (BCEM) and Office of Information Technology (OIT) collaborated to launch an emergency communication tool called “Alertus.” The new feature allows the UTSA community to utilize computers campus-wide to communicate quickly and effectively with the UTSA Police Department. BCEM Director Lorenzo Sanchez expressed that the safety of the entire UTSA community is the ultimate concern and that Alertus will improve students’ and faculty members’ communication with campus police. “Our Desktop Notification platform allows us to display emergency messages via a scrolling banner or ticker across shared UTSA computers in common areas,” Sanchez said. “We’ve moved from one-way communication

to two-way communication.” According to the UTSA Campus Alerts website, the new tool has been installed on all OIT-managed classroom computers, including those in common meeting spaces. The button is located on the taskbar at the bottomright corner of computer screens and is also available as a yellow icon on desktop screens. In order to activate the system, students must select the e-panic button and a new window will open. The top of the new window will read “Request Emergency Assistance,” and there will be multiple fields to fill out. There are only three fields that are absolutely required: building room, room number, and incident type. However, the more details given, the easier it is for officials to determine the correct steps to take. After filling out the information in each field, select “Send Alert,” and UTSA Police Dispatch is immediately notified. “This new feature provides another opportunity for the UTSA community to quickly

connect with the Police Department,” Sanchez said. “As technology improves and products become available, we will continue to evaluate new options.” Aside from Alertus, several other safety features are available. The UTSA Campus Alerts website and mobile app are useful resources that circulate information regarding campus operations and provides tips on how to prepare for emergencies. The feature allows students to direct dial to UTSA Police emergency as well as nonemergency, if they need immediate assistance, security services–such as safety escorts to vehicles at night–or to report crimes. There is also a weather notification hotline that can also be reached directly from the app to stay informed during inclement weather. UTSA Police (Emergency): 210-458-4911 UTSA Police (NonEmergency): 210-458-4242 Campus Closure/Weather: 210-458-7669 (SNOW)

Ethan Pham, The Paisano All students will be able to access the alertus button on their task bar.

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October 11- October 18, 2016

San Antonians gather for a ‘Night of Hope’ to benefit Gaza

Norwegian born Dr. Mads Gilbert starts his presentation.

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@alexbirnel news@paisano-online.com “The Israel-Palestine relationship is not a difficult conflict; it is a difficult occupation,” said Norwegian-born physician Dr. Mads Gilbert on Oct. 6, as he began speaking before a crowd of silent onlookers gathered at St. George Maronite Center in the Phoenician Ballroom. The faces in the crowd were barely lit up by the bluish light of two projector screens on the left and right wings of the stage where the doctor stood. For the next two hours, riding on the inertia of his polemical thesis, Dr. Gilbert described in graphic detail how his experiences treating victims of bombings in the frantic operating rooms of Al-Shifa hospital - the largest medical facility in Gaza - underpinned his solidarity with the stateless Palestinian people. The organization San Antonio for Justice in Palestine (SAJP) hosted Dr. Gilbert as part of their annual fundraising event “A Night of Hope.” As one of the group’s organizers, UTSA student Moureen Kaki described the organization, SAJP “was founded to bring awareness to the social,

humanitarian and political injustices committed against the people of Palestine.” Partnered with KinderUSA, a non-profit that describes themselves as “the leading American Muslim organization focused on the health and well-being of Palestinian children,” SJAP uses the “Night of Hope” event to “specifically focus on the humanitarian crisis that affects the children of Gaza, whose lives are punctuated by bombings and are consistently at a shortage of basic necessities including shelter, water, food and electricity” all of which, Kaki said, is “controlled by Israel.” The group invites prominent international voices to give a presentation each year to cover different dimensions of the Israel-Palestine relationship to attract benefactors willing to make donations to the people of Gaza. Before Dr. Gilbert took to the podium, dancers dressed in black & silver garments rushed about floor of the ballroom, performing a choreographed dance traditional to the Levant region-- Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Palestine-known as the “Dabke.” Gilbert’s presentation was interspersed with video clips and photographs of carnage and chaos that

Dr. Gilbert mingled with students after concluding his talk.

the documented over his 31-years of working as a volunteer surgeon in Palestine, Dr. Mads Gilbert was nuanced and careful not to demean the dignity of the Palestinian people he’d grown so intimate with. Despite having witnessed what he described as “ethnic cleansing” during Israeli attacks, like the 51day bombardment of Gaza in Summer of 2014 known as “Operation Protective Edge,” he said emphatically

bombing campaign as a literal slaughterhouse. In the next breath, however, he described the operating room’s cleaner as a young man named “Shadi” who “always had a joke” and never caved under the duress of the influx of patients that arrived in urgent need of life-saving emergency surgery. This strength still intact, according to recordings taken by Dr. Gilbert during his stay, even as the whirr of Israeli drones were audible just outside the hospital walls. “These are the true heroes,” Gilbert said. “I am just a proxy of their stories.” For the audience, though, one could tell emulating Dr. Gilbert’s balancing act of joy and pain was not easy. With each statistic and story, like the fact of 2,220 Palestinian and 71 Israeli civilians were killed during Operation Protective Edge, a story of bloody amputation or counting the senseless deaths of 551 children, tears fell around the room. Still, to all this, Dr. Gilbert said repeatedly that “pity helps no one.” This is not because he is

Dancers performing the Dabke.

that “the Palestinians are a resilient people.” In a complex juxtaposition of hell and redemptive humor, at one point, Dr. Gilbert described the condition of an operating room at AlShifa during that Summer’s

heartless. Throughout his talk, the emotive inflection of his voice made it clear that such a conclusion would be unfair to make about him. At times, he was strident, such as when he reminded the audience

that the occupation of Palestine by Israel is “U.S financed and diplomatically shielded.” During other moments, he displayed a mix of sympathy and love, such as when he recounted a young boy he had treated in Lebanon in the 80’s who became a double amputee as the result of an Israeli bomb attack. The boy insisted on

minimize harm. Calling it a struggle against “propaganda”, he insisted in fighting over the terms we use to define the issue (“occupation” vs. “conflict,” “apartheid” and “settler-colonialism”) and encouraged young students in San Antonio to “throw away the remote” and partake in resolving the “greatest political conflict of our time” by supporting

Dr. Gilbert autographs a copy of his book ‘Night in Gaza’

learning to properly bandage and care for his own wounds. As Gilbert tells the audience, “he learned to do it perfectly and would sing national songs to others walking around the ward.” The real reason Dr. Gilbert disparages pity is found in something he suggested to the audience: “We have to try to avoid being Orientalist and projecting victim-hood onto a people who display such pride.” This view extends itself into his medical philosophy as well. “I’ve been more of a teacher than a doctor,” Gilbert said. “Sharing knowledge is sharing power. Many relief efforts that the West do is not sustainable because it’s just going there for a short while and then leaving.” Because this approach is prescriptive and imposing, Gilbert describes practicing medicine this way as neo-colonial. Instead, he said “My own philosophy is to let the patient guide the process,” Gilbert said. “Self-determination is an important part of mutual respect, especially if you are coming from the white world. When I work in Palestine, I say ‘how can I help?’ I do not order. I am at their disposal.” Gilbert also stressed knowing the facts on the ground in places like Gaza, because “unlike emotions, they do not lie.” He derided the “false equivalency” between Israel and Palestine that emotions can sometimes lead you toward creating. Couching his observations in international covenants like the Geneva Conventions, he condemned Israel for it’s “lack of proportionality and discrimination of civilian versus military targets,” maxims which the conventions detail to constrain acts of war and

grassroots international pressure groups like the “International Solidarity Movement” and the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and using websites like “whoprofits.org” to identify companies with a financial stake in maintaining the status quo. For herself, Kaki said Palestinian solidarity activism in San Antonio can have a direct effect on the geopolitics of what many in West consider a faraway quaramire. “It’s especially important to San Antonians to understand these issues because of the presence of Cornerstone Church, an institution that uses religion to propagate Israel’s Zionist apartheid agenda,” Kaki said. Gilbert explained some basic census-style data to make his point about the immorality of bombing Gaza. He told the audience, “Gaza is one of the most population dense areas of the world. It’s home to 1.8 million people and is only 140.9 square miles in size. The average age of a person living in Gaza is 17.6 years of age,” Gilbert said. “When Israel fights wars, it fights them against children. If you are eight years of age or older, you’ve already been through four attacks on your life,” (Operation Summer Rain, Operation Cast Lead, Operation Pillar of Defense, and Operation Protective Edge.) Dr. Gilbert is currently banned from entering the Occupied territories on the pretext that he is “a threat to national security.” SJAP has raised $12,000 for the children of Gaza.

October 11 - October 18, 2016

ARTS & LIFE

The rose that represents the Beast’s curse is pictured left. Belle (Carlye Gossen), the protagonist, and the Beast (Jeff Jeffers) are pictured center. Belle is constantly pursued by Gaston (Chris Berry), pictured right.

Courtesy of Daniel D. Baumer

The Playhouse presents Disney classic Beauty and the Beast Patrick Martinez Staff Writer

@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com The San Antonio Playhouse, located at San Pedro Park on Ashby, has housed hundreds of plays since its initial debut as San Antonio Little Theatre in 1912. The Playhouse is currently showing a Disney Classic, Beauty and the Beast. With impeccable acting, charming sets, fabulous costumes and unforgettable singing, this production, directed by David Nanny, adds

up to an amazing evening , complete with a bar. The musical is based on the 1991 Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. This easy-to-love classic will make you believe in true love as you watch the unlikely romance between Belle (Carlye Gossen), the protagonist who loves to read, and the Beast (Jeﬀ Jeﬀers), who is actually a human, cursed many moons ago. However, Belle is constantly pursued by Gaston (Chris Berry), a cocky, burly man who can’t seem to take a hint. “I like how over the top (Gaston) is,” explained Berry.

“He’s not only big in stature but very, very big in voice and personality. He’s an egotistical hunter, who is conceited, rude… and very handsome. He also has some dark qualities about him that are fun to explore as well. “Gaston has always been a part I’ve wanted to play. It’s one of the items on my bucket-list. The songs are great. The character is a lot of fun to play, and when the show came up in the season, I knew I wanted to audition for the role,” stated Berry. Fantastic energy bounces from crowd to stage and

back as love and humor mix throughout the play with tons of laughter. As you watch Gossen, it’s like watching swans dance. Her elegance excites the crowd, and she has a singing voice equivalent to a choir of angels. You love with her, you cry with her and you laugh with her ever-so-clear presence on the stage. Jeﬀers combines hopefulness and melancholy as ying and yang, sweet and sour. His gloomy voice and songs of despair are beautiful. Berry makes Gaston his own with his known arrogance and his selfishness.

He commits scene-stealing performances with his ability to humor the audience and capture their souls with his singing. Courtnie Mercer’s choreography does a great job entertaining the audience as their eyes get flipped around in amazement, just as the actors on stage do. Music director Jane Haas and the orchestra play the score humorously and well enough to upstage some of the actors. “My favorite is probably the scene in the tavern where we perform the song Gaston,” said Berry. “The character has met some

contributed to the event created an environment in which attendees found themselves stepping over detailed portraits of Selena Quintanilla or playing a quick game of hopscotch a group of children graciously supplied. One team who contributed was UTSA’s Clay Fusion student organization. While the team was also at Chalk It Up to promote fundraising, Taylor Bowman, a member of the UTSA club, explained her second experience with Chalk It Up. “We decided to come out, have a good time and do some two-dimensional art for a change,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of fun this year; it’s been great meeting new people and representing UTSA.” While the work created by the group was partly based on a sketch from one of the group members, the work of chalk art is mainly the freestyle of the group — an embodiment of the easygoing vibe Chalk It Up curates.

Print It Up 2016

art students’ printmaking. “I want to give students an open door to experience a show and transition into the professional world,” Mora said. Mora’s passion for printmaking and his students shined through on Saturday as he explained why printmaking is important to highlight at this time: “I wanted to start something about printmaking because it’s kind of a slowly dying media and technique,” he said. “I’m doing this to create an awareness.” For UTSA student artists, Print It Up hosted in junction with R space creates a special environment. Take Vianney, a UTSA student artist featured at Print It Up, for example. “I think UTSA gave me an opportunity to showcase this (printmaking work) and meet curators to show my portfolio to,” Lopez said. “So it gave me an opportunity for even more possible opportunities.”

As for Mora, his curation skills extend beyond the show, also curating a sense of community. “We’re always trying to find opportunities (for art students) to be engaged in the community, because that’s our job and the mission of the university.”

conflict with Belle basically turning down his marriage proposal, and we see him flustered for the first time here...We have a really fun sequence with beer mugs in the middle of the number that I look forward to every night.” You can see“Beauty and the Beast” at 8 p.m. FridaySaturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday until Oct. 30 at The Playhouse San Antonio. Tickets range from $10 to $40 at theplayhousesa.org and can also be purchased by calling 210-733-7258. Come down to uptown to support local theatre!

P a c k e d w e e k e n d f o r S a n A n t o n i o ’s a r t s c e n e Jade Cuevas Magazine Editor

@jadecuev arts@paisano-online.com

Chalk It Up 2016

While live music, laughter and other sounds of merriment aren’t unusual to downtown’s Houston St., a diﬀerent sound could be heard this past Saturday. In place of the cars usually whizzing by, the sound of hundreds of San Antonians furiously scribbling chalk onto the brick road could be heard. On Oct. 8, Artpace’s Chalk It Up celebrated its 13th annual transitioning of downtown’s Houston St. into a five-block-wide interactive canvas. The free festival primarily promotes arts education in conjunction with promoting the local San Antonio art community. The event hosted live music, food trucks and extra art-related activities. The variety of artists who

Who said print is dying? On Saturday, UTSA art students showed that printmaking is here to stay. UTSA, in collaboration with R space (a local San Antonio art gallery for new and upcoming artists), brought Print It Up to fruition. While not an extravagant or overtly formal event, R space makes for a closequarters show that feels like a house party full of friendly faces — and screen-printing demos. Curated by UTSA senior lecturer Juan de Dios Mora, Print It Up showcases a mix of undergraduate and graduate student printmaking work. Unlike more direct forms of art like painting, printmaking usually involves a laborious process of transferring ink to paper in a wide variation of techniques. Mora, who has taught at UTSA since 2009, began Print It Up four years ago to create an avenue for UTSA

Photos by Ethan Pham, The Paisano UTSA’s Clay Fusion student organization created artwork displayed at Chalk It Up.

Lily Ray: passion turned into successful business Taiwo Adepoju Staff Writer

@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com “Where do broken hearts go? Can they find their way home? Back to the open arms of a love that’s waiting there.” These Whitney Houston lyrics perfectly describe Angelica Bondoc’s life. Bondoc, a junior communication major at UTSA, started her jewelry-making business after going through a rough break up seven months ago. The breakup led her back to the open arms of a love that had been waiting: her love for making jewelry. Bondoc’s love for making jewelry started at a young age when her mom gave her a tackle box filled with crystal pieces. Bondoc used

those crystal pieces to make color-coordinating bracelets, which she gave to charities at church. In high school, Bondoc donated hand-made jewelry to the battered women’s shelters in San Antonio in the hopes of helping the women feel good about themselves. As a result of not wanting her break-up and insecurities to define her, she started Lily Ray: handcrafted, aﬀordable jewelry such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces. “I wanted a place where I could make jewelries and just move forward with my life apart from him,” Bondoc said. Lily Ray is a company built on chances, charity, love, opportunity and friendship. It started as a hobby and a distraction from her heartbreak. But as time passed, Bondoc started sending pictures of her jewelry to girls

Ethan Pham, The Paisano Bondoc, a full-time student, operates her business out of San Antonio.

in organizations on college campuses throughout Texas, hoping to sell them. The five-figure company, which has been featured in several magazines, sells merchandise in boutiques both in major Texans cities and online. Each piece of jewelry from Lily Ray has a story. Bondoc’s inspiration for each design comes from her interactions with people and their experiences, such as heartbreak and hardship. For example, the Sam choker (a best seller) is inspired by her ex and their relationship. Lily Ray is run by college students who use what they have been taught in school. Leading by example, Bondoc uses what she has learned in her communication courses to understand her audience and articulate what she needs and wants from her employees. Sophomore Taylor Wise is the COO and manages the logistics of the company. Everyone working for Bondoc, from the photographer and models to the social media manager, are doing what they love. Bondoc’s journey of starting a company wasn’t easy, but she did not give up. Every time she thought Lily Ray would fail, she would lay in bed and cry, go to church and cry again. Every time

she thought about quitting, something good happened, and, to her, it meant God was telling her that her career wasn’t over. Bondoc’s friends, professors and family supported her dream. Her mother, who is a single parent and best friend, UTSA graduate student Nick Laduca, supported Lily Ray from the beginning. She wasn’t upset with the friends who didn’t support her. Ethan Pham, The Paisano “It’s hard for people to Angelica Bondoc handcrafts all of her jewelery from home and sell it in local boutiques support something they and on her online store. don’t understand,” Bondoc women who buy from her design events, but she still said. manages to attend all classes company. The UTSA community Although Lily Ray is grow- and get good grades. Indeed, and communication departBondoc is a super woman. ing, Bondoc’s education is ment supported her by tell“(Lily Ray) was built out still very important to her. ing her that Lily Ray was goof the love I lost, and now She studies in the morning ing somewhere, which made and works at night. Running it’s become the love I have,” her want to push forward. a company while going to Bondoc mused. Lily Ray’s customers are school has taught her the Bondoc’s beautiful pieces also part of Bondoc’s success importance of time manage- can be seen on Instagram story and support system; ment. She sleeps only 4-5 and Facebook (lilyraydesign), their stories inspire her. She hours, frequently traveling or on her website (shoplilywakes up at 4 a.m. to write for business meetings and ray.com). thank-you cards, which contain tidbits of information about herself, to the customWant to earn money while ers who order her jewelry. gaining business acumen? “Customers are my family,” Bondoc said. Join our Business & In two years’ time, Bondoc Advertising team hopes to have a storefront that will allow her to see Contact us for more information women appreciate the jewelry she makes out of love. Bondoc wants her story The Paisano Student Publication and journey to inspire the ads@paisano-online.com www.paisano-online.com

ARTS & LIFE Arts & Life Events Calendar:

October11 - October 18, 2016

You win some, you lose some

UTSA Jazz Ensemble concert Thursday, 10/13 7:30 p.m. UTSA Recital Hall Come on out and enjoy the first concert of the year by UTSA’s own jazz ensemble.

8k on Broadway Sunday, 10/16 6-8 p.m. 210 E. Jones UTSA’s New Media Arts Collective will be hosting a night of art and performance.

Upstairs Inferno Sunday, 10/16 12:30 p.m. 2623 SE Military Dr. Watch this documentary, directed by UTSA alumnus Robert Camina, about an arsonist who set fire to the Up Stairs Lounge in New Orleans on June 24, 1973. For 43 years, this event was one of the biggest tragedies to hit the gay community.

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@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com UTSA may have lost this year’s Pink Party, but we won the Pink Bus Tour 2016! UTSA was one of many schools that won a visit from the Pink Bus Tour and 20 percent oﬀ their universities’ clothes from the PINK collegiate collection. The spotted PINK bus was parked between the HEB UC on Wednesday Oct. and received lots of attention. Many students stood in the frequently long line to take advantage of the sale. UTSA PINK representatives were present to document on Snapchat the first few ladies to get on the bus and encourage students to buy UTSA merchandise for the game that weekend. “Ever since we won the PINK Party last year, I think PINK has gotten a lot more recognition here in San Antonio, especially this area,” said Allexis Levy, a Pink rep

and senior business-marketing major. “We have so much school spirit, and it was so impressive how well we did on all the rounds (for the Pink Concert),” said Kali Liebel, who is also a pink rep and a sophomore business-marketing major. “I was disappointed… but we will just be ready next year,” Levy admitted. UTSA PINK also sponsored a workout event on Thursday. It was originally supposed to be held at The Rec, but management deemed it solicitation, and the location had to be changed to the Luxx at the last minute. Ashley Adams, a group exercise trainer at The Rec, led the group with a “Zoombox workout, which is a workout that combines Zumba and Boxing.” The Pink Campus reps are planning a watch party for the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in addition to other events that will feature freebies. Stay tuned to their social media accounts to learn about upcoming events.

K. Phillips returns to San Antonio Casey Luna Staff Writer

@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com Born and raised in Texas and named after Kris Kristoﬀerson, K. Phillips was born to be a country star. He recently made huge strides when he was personally selected by Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows to open for their summer national tour and is now touring with Grammy-Award-winning artist Johnny Lang. In anticipation of his upcoming show on Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Aztec Theatre, Phillips discussed growing up in West Texas, living in San Antonio and transitioning to Nashville, as well as his new album titled “Dirty Wonder.” Raised in a small town in the Concho Valley, Phillips felt that music was pressed upon him. He began learning how to play music at age five and was playing in bar bands by 14. “There’s nothing else to do but play music,” Phillips said, attributing his fascination with music to living in a small town. Influenced by classic outlaw country artists like his namesake, Kris Kristoﬀerson, and modern rock influences such as the Counting Crows and Matchbox 20, Phillips realized the importance of finding a personal identity. “I learned you got to have your own voice and tell your own stories,” Phillips said. After meeting local promoter Tim Slusher at a house show in San Antonio and being introduced to Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Phillips was able to work with one of those influences. “The Counting Crows covered one of my songs at a concert in New York City,” Phillips recollected. “I was there and from that, we happened to become friends.” After seeing Phillips perform at “The Outlaw

Roadshow,” Duritz personally invited Phillips to join the Counting Crows’ national summer tour. Phillips was able to work with Duritz for “Hadrian,” the lead single on his new album. “(Working with Duritz) was amazing,” Phillips gushed. “He just comes in and he nails it every time. Whatever he does, when he sings, you’re just like, ‘oh, it’s him.’ It’s unmistakable.” Phillips humorously describes “Dirty Wonder” as “the greatest break-up record that’s ever been written by (him),” and he hopes that fans will connect. “It’s not mine anymore, it’s for whoever wants to listen to it,” Phillips said. “It belongs to anyone who wants to put it in their life. I want people to feel feelings again. I feel like everything that happens these days is to kind of numb people or keep it on the surface.” Phillips recently moved from San Antonio to Nashville to further his career, but he is excited to make his way back home for his concert with Johnny Lang on Oct. 13. “I just have always had a special connection with San

Antonio,” Phillips said. “I mean, you can’t get better food. Living in Nashville, it feels sometimes very cultureless.” Living in Nashville certainly has its perks, especially for a country singer, but it’s not quite home to Phillips. San Antonio’s culture and cuisine “What I like about (Nashville) is that I can write with some of the greatest songwriters in the world at any time,” Phillips said. “But if I could retire, I would probably go back to San Antonio. “You can’t take a bad picture in San Antonio,” Phillips continued. “I love all the old houses in Alamo Heights and Olmos Park, and I love the Riverwalk and just the Latin influence that (San Antonio) has.” Be sure to check out Phillips’ new album “Dirty Wonder” at his website (www.kphillipsmusic.com) and catch him opening for Johnny Lang at the Aztec Theatre on Oct. 13. For more information on ticket pricing and availability go to www.theaztectheatre.com.

Beyoncé ‘upgrades’ UTSA curriculum Ashlee Morales Staff Writer

@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com The University of Texas at San Antonio made headlines across the nation when word got out that the University was oﬀering a course that focused on Beyoncé’s groundbreaking audiovisual album, “Lemonade.” The class, titled “Black Women, Beyoncé and Popular Culture,” has caused intrigue and excitement among Yoncé fans and pop-culture buﬀs alike, but the course content is much more serious than it seems on the surface. “The course will be new, fun and exciting—but I expect my students to come in hungry for knowledge and open to new theories about race and gender in popular culture,” Professor Kinitra Brooks explained in UTSA’s Sombrilla magazine. A look at Brooks’ course syllabus proves this class is no Beyoncé listening party. “Lemonade” ultimately serves as a segue to deeper conversations on societal issues.

are exactly the type of classes expected from a tier one university, a title UTSA is striving to achieve. As the university continues to grow and progress, this kind of thought-provoking, conversation-starting curriculum is going to draw in students who long to engage in meaningful discussions with their peers. “We need more classes like that to open people’s minds,” UTSA graduate student Alissa Perez said of the new course. “If someone were to say they had a Beyoncé class at UT, it wouldn’t be weird, but I was really surprised that we had a Beyoncé class at UTSA.” Brooks’ Beyoncé-inspired course has sparked a necessary conversation about the yearning many college students have to study social issues as they relate to current events. The unforeseen amount of attention the class has brought UTSA will hopefully continue to inspire the inception of similar courses at both UTSA and other universities across the country.

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According to the syllabus, the class will focus on examining “the sociocultural issues that are most prominent in black womanhood through black feminist theory, literature, music and film.” Students enrolled in the course are required to complete “intensive reading and writing assignments” weekly. All of this is no surprise; Brooks was a co-instructor for the #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) course UTSA offered in Spring 2016. The course was similarly structured and focused on observing the sociocultural and historical contexts of the BLM movement. The relevance and seriousness of these courses are welcomed by many people who think current issues should be discussed more within the classroom. “I wish more classes like this were offered when I was a student. It’s important to learn and discuss current issues and how they affect society, whether it’s positive or negative,” explained UTSA alumna Itzel Orozco. Courses that encourage the exploration of social issues

The bizarre and eclectic South-African hip-hop duo, Die Antwoord, exploded on to the scene and became an international phenomenon that sold out their shows across the world. Last month, the group broke national headlines with the release of their new album, Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid, and the denial of a break-up scheduled for next September. This month, the group brought their strange mix of hip-hop, rave and performance art to San Antonio for the first time at the sold-out Aztec Theatre show on Oct. 4. In a fog of smoke, strobe lights, hypnotic visuals and thunder-like bass that shook through the audience, Die Antwoord burst on to the

stage with unparalleled energy to their new lead single “We Have Candy.” Yolandi Visser danced on top of an LED platform stage that projected a dazzling spectacle of colorful lights, African symbols, sexual images and references to their previous albums. Ninja moved wildly across the first floor of the stage, rapping with evergrowing energy throughout the night, and danced with backup dancers dressed in full-leather body suits and onesie pajamas. The group’s Zef-aesthetic was on full display with multiple costumes throughout the night. The duo first emerged in orange hoodies and sweatpants and quickly stripped them away to reveal large, oversized black t-shirts. Yolandi dressed in a full array of costumes such as a hoodie covered in banana graphics, tight clothes that displayed Ninja’s symbolic art and a wide range of booty shorts. Yolandi emphasized her albino, alien-like presence with white eyeliner make up and her iconic bleach-white mullet. Ninja’s costume changes were simpler, ranging from diﬀerent pants and a few diﬀerent t-shirts. For the majority of the concert, Ninja was shirtless. His lack

of major costume changes was not a detriment; in fact, his tattoo-covered torso has become synonymous with the band’s aesthetic. Ninja’s hard-swaggering presence plays perfectly oﬀ of Yolandi’s beautifully weird appearance. If the audience was expecting a wild show full of Die Antwoord’s hit songs and rave beats, they were not disappointed. Hit after hit, the duo drove the audience wild with new songs like “Banana Brain”, “Daddy” and “Gucci Coochie.” The audience couldn’t help but sing along to the group’s older hits like “Ugly Boy” and “Cookie Thumper.” The night was not without its surprises; taking advantage of one of the slower moments in the show, Ninja shushed the crowd and began to sing an accapella version of “Raging Zef Boner” and then lead the crowd in a chorus, singing along with him. Die Antwoord proved themselves to be performers. The duo are indescribable characters who put on a show with indescribable amounts of energy. Visually and acoustically, the duo definitely put on a performance that San Antonio will remember for a long time.

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trauma they've endured. There is no uniform or “correct” way to react to sexual assault. But acknowledging what has happened, with unambiguous terms, can be empowering; a definition can brighten the murkiness of complex feelings, replacing doubt with direction. Clarity. Healing. Grit. Peace. Words absolutely matter. This is why it’s so important–as a society, as an electorate, as decent human beings–to condemn Donald Trump’s comments from the leaked video clip obtained by the Washington Post and to call them what they are. 11 years before he was a presidential candidate, the 59-year-old GOP nominee was on a tour bus with Billy Bush, a host on the popculture news show Access Hollywood. He was there to record a promotional segment for his cameo in an upcoming soap opera. The leaked audio contains an array of lewd and objectifying descriptions of women, but perhaps the most horrifying exchange between the two men comes when a beautiful actress approaches the bus: TRUMP: "Yeah, that's her in the gold. I better use some Tic Tacs, just in case I start kissing her. You know, I'm automatically attracted to beautiful... I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star they let you do it. You can do

anything." BUSH: "Whatever you want." TRUMP: "Grab them by the p****. You can do anything." As the recent media frenzy ensued, Trump released a statement describing this incident as “locker room banter.” This is not locker room banter. This is a presidential candidate boasting about how he has exploited his money, power and celebrity to sexually assault women. When Trump brags that he doesn’t “even wait” before kissing women or grabbing them by their genitals, he is bragging about not receiving consent, the qualifier of committing sexual assault. This is not “boys being boys.” These are two grown men–one of them seeking the most important and influential office in the world showboating their complete lack of respect for women. A damning 2016 report from the U.S. Justice Department found that one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. UTSA has taken increased measures to combat this epidemic and educate students on the importance of consent. Incoming UTSA freshmen are required to complete an online Sexual Assault Prevention training after Orientation and Orientation Leaders are trained in Bystander

Intervention (an approach to preventing sexual violence by encouraging bystanders to speak up when they see predatory behavior). Trump’s comments sound like the example of how NOT to behave in these prevention programs - his behavior would be found

conflict in history, claimed only half as many lives in its four-year duration than abortion claimed in a single year. What reasons could anyone possibly give to account for that much loss of life? To be clear, I am not trying to villainize women who have abortions. In fact, I am arguing just the opposite. The majority, if not all, of these women struggle, if even for only a moment, with aborting their babies. According to a Guttmacher Institute survey, the three most common reasons women cite for having abortions are concern for or responsibility to other individuals, the inability to afford a child and the belief that having a baby would interfere with work, school or the care of other dependents. These women are in a difficult position, and many of them feel that abortion is their only option. I was raised to believe it is the duty of pro-life advocates to show these women other options and help them through, and after, their unplanned pregnancies. There are several prolife, non-profit organizations across the nation and around San Antonio that fight for and support women facing unplanned pregnancies, even if they choose abortion. Feminists for Life is a national pro-life organization dedicated to the idea that “abortion is a reflection that our society has failed to meet the needs of women. (They) are dedicated to systematically eliminating the root causes that drive women to abortion.” Feminists for Life provides financial support for women, providing housing, food, clothing and counseling for women who are contemplating or have already had abortions. They also heavily advocate for lower daycare costs and

for colleges and universities to provide free daycare. Closer to home, Life Choices and Pregnancy Care Center are just a couple of the non-profit organizations in and around San Antonio that provide pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, material assistance (food, clothes, etc.), educational classes, STD/ STI testing as well as proof of pregnancy— which is needed to get started with medicaid— all completely free. These organizations want to help women keep their babies if they want to keep them. If they don’t, these centers will provide adoption counseling or refer women to another center for adoption counseling. A lot of women do not want to choose adoption because they are afraid of the adoption/foster care system. This fear is valid. The adoption/foster care system has issues, and many people feel abortion is a better option than subjecting these babies to a broken system. But what about the children who are already in the system? Abortion will not solve adoption/foster care problems for them. Instead of aborting babies we don’t want in the adoption/foster

unacceptable and reprehensible on a college campus. This is not an endorsement of any particular 2016 presidential candidate but a condemnation of Trump's dangerous and misogynistic comments. He should be held to the same standards that we must meet as college students, at the very least.

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Pro-life means pro-empathy, pro-women and pro-mothers Commentary

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Of all the hot-button issues in American politics today, abortion is arguably the most heated and divisive. Pro-lifers and prochoicers fight passionately, sometimes violently, for their causes. In light of this national attention, I believe the media has distorted and misunderstood the pro-life cause, often due to the aggressive and unsympathetic rhetoric of pro-life advocates themselves. In this commentary, I will discuss abortion the way that I was raised to view it—with empathy and respect toward the women and unborn children. To me and numerous other pro-lifers, abortion is not just taking the lives of unborn babies. In a broader sense, it is also sometimes used as a modern-day form of eugenics. Eugenics is the practice of improving the human race by discouraging those qualities which are perceived as undesirable. Historically, eugenics has been carried out through infanticide, as seen in ancient Sparta whose peoples would expose newborn babies to the elements in order to weed out the weak from the strong, thereby preserving their city-state of fierce warriors. I do not think abortion today intentionally separates the perceived undesirable qualities from the desirable ones, but this

culling happens nonetheless. For example, when pregnant women go to their obstetricians, some of the first tests doctors run are for congenital genetic defects like Down syndrome. According to a 2007 New York Times article titled “Prenatal Test Puts Down Syndrome in Hard Focus,” 90 percent of expectant mothers abort babies who test positive for Down syndrome, and as this article and many others on the subject point out, doctors often urge these women to abort, stating the baby’s quality of life would be poor. For people with Down syndrome and their loved ones, this statement could not be farther from the truth. For them, Down syndrome is not a defect; it is just simply a different way of life and certainly not cause for an abortion. As the 11-year-old girl in the New York Times article tried to explain: “I am so lucky I get to do so many things. I just want you to know, even though I have Down syndrome, it is O.K.” For an 11-year-old girl to have to defend her life and the lives of people with the same condition illustrates how abortion is sometimes a form of eugenics; it is often those babies with perceived undesirable qualities, like Down syndrome and other special needs, who are aborted. Children with special needs are far from the only babies aborted, however. Pregnancies perceived as “normal” are terminated, as well. According to the Guttmacher Institute, an organization that tracks and researches abortion in the United States, about 1.06 million babies were aborted in 2011 alone. To put this number in perspective, the Civil War, which accounts for more American deaths than any

care system, let’s advocate and fight to reform the system so all children can live in safety and peace. I will conclude with this anecdote: When my mother and father were in their twenties, my mom found out she was pregnant. That revelation was devastating news. They didn’t have a lot of money, and they already had two kids, a nine-yearold boy and a six-monthold girl. My mom looked up the closest abortion center and made her way there as quickly as possible. As it turned out, what she had thought was an abortion center was actually a prolife pregnancy care center. They talked to her and helped her, and my mom decided to keep the baby. She and my dad have been pro-life ever since. That baby my mom almost aborted, my older sister, is now thirty years old and is, ironically, a special-needs teacher. That child who was almost aborted now teaches, loves and advocates for the children who are most likely to suffer the same fate she almost did. That ideal is the pro-life I grew up with and the prolife I strive to be.

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love was soon followed by family loss, unbeknownst to its participants at the time. I’m not a religious person, but I guess I consider myself somewhat spiritual as I often try to find some solace in every direction, and, after all the spinning, I stop and look inward. So when I’m centered and still, what is it that centers me? The lessons that I carry with me from stories, and the comfort I receive from hands that reach out from within those fables. This Tuesday evening marks the holiday of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of Atonement that follows 10 days after Rosh Hashanah. I’m not Jewish, but a large part of my life has been inspired and sustained by Jewish teachings and Jewish values, and I find my heart pulled toward something whenever the high holy days roll back around.

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I went to a wedding this weekend, and I heard beautiful insight on how to help a young, new marriage prosper. “Don’t let the rage get to you,” he said. It’s okay to be angry, “but there’s a difference,” he clarified, “between being angry and needing to be right.” The small, intimate celebration of

Today, I’m fixated on what was said at the wedding. “Don’t let the rage get to you.” Don’t get so mad that it festers and becomes impossible to apologize. We can see on a national scale the festering, boiling rage that’s souring friendships and testings faiths in this election. Co-workers spew hatred towards one another on social media. Children block parents on Facebook when their rants shift from frustration to manic contempt. Have we reached a point where we’ve forgotten what it means to atone, to admit fault and repent? In order to atone, one first has to admit something wrong was done. That’s square one. Jonah and the Whale is a tale often read during Yom Kippur. Jonah not only neglects carrying out a task commanded by G-d, he runs away from it. His attempts to escape take him so far that

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he ends up in the belly of a whale (or a fish, depending on your preferred version. Let’s save literal interpretation for another time). He can’t run anymore. He can’t reject what’s happening anymore. He can only sit. And wait. And think. So he thinks. And in his solace, his thoughts become sentiments of sorrow and regret. The storm that brought forth the whale may have been caused by the domino effect of pissing off G-d. Or it might have been a situational, ironic end of defeat. But Jonah has to confront the consequences of his actions as well as what he must do to move forward. Rabbi Amy Perlin wrote of Jonah, “Sometimes we are Jonah. We run, we are swallowed up and we are spit out. We have times when the responsibility of the world is thrust upon our shoulders, and we have

times when we feel very much alone. Sometimes, just like Jonah, we feel that life is too much for us.” The inevitability of fate can make us run. But when there’s nowhere else to run, we get swallowed up, consumed. All I can really say is this: we can’t spend our time running away or being swallowed up by rage. We have to face one another—your lover, neighbor, father or a stranger— and ask one another for forgiveness. We are in a union together, bound together; in order for us to grow, we have to sustain one another. Sometimes, we are sustained by the most sincere apologies, and regret can nurture redemption and renew what might be broken. The use of G-d in English is based on the traditional practice in Jewish law of giving the Hebrew name a high degree of respect and reverence.

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The degree to which a person experiences the tragic-ness of a tragic event is determined by their proximity to it. And because tragic events are a result of people experiencing them that way, it can be said that whether or not an event is tragic is determined by proximity. Thus the Civil War is reduced to a list of battle names and statistics. Thus World War I, World War II and even the Holocaust grow stale and sepia-colored. Thus life in North Korea or foreign sweatshops–or on domestic factory farms–is reduced to a series of black-and-white characters. Thus a man in New York sets off a bomb in a public space, injuring at least 29 people. For the people injured, this is tragic. For someone reading about it in the news, it is called tragic. And for the man responsible? He could be experiencing remorse after the fact, and, through his remorse, the events may become tragic. But as he planned it — as he built the bombs and planted them? A sane, rational person does not build a bomb without

Trust police, don't condemn them commentary

David Rodriguez @verbaled

In 2015, according to The Washington Post, 26 percent of police homicide victims were African-American while 50 percent were Caucasian. Meanwhile, in New York City, African-Americans represent only 23 percent of the population but commit 75 percent of all shootings. However, this trend is not isolated to NYC — 75 of the largest counties in our country share similar statistics. In keeping with late night TV’s

tradition of making a joke out of everything, John Oliver made a case for police accountability in a monologue on Oct. 1. Interestingly enough, Laura Bradley of Vanity Fair praised Oliver for his “sober treatment” of the issue, especially in his monologue. However, Volkswagen, Ron Paul Supporters, Mary Blige and Woody Allen were some of the over 20 punchlines told by the comedian. Throughout his monologue, Oliver vilifies internal investigations within police departments. What’s odd, though, is that he proceeds to support his points largely by citing other internal investigations performed by other governmental agencies. It’s alarming that the only government entities under scrutiny here are the ones that enforce law and order. Communities hold the police accountable through internal affairs divisions. If additional measures are taken, those new entities will also have to be held

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accountable by some other agency and so on. Oliver also mocks Dr. Bill Lewinsky, an expert witness who has testified in many cases to the deadliness of weapons besides guns, namely knives and the human body. After a clip showing Dr. Lewinsky explaining how a knife can be more deadly than a gun at close quarters, Oliver mocks Lewinsky’s display of a quickstabbing motion, then equates that motion to that of a “teenage magician.” The problem with this monologue is that Oliver makes a joke out of a serious issue, which just so happens to be a fact: firearms are used in less murders than knives and fists are. Therefore, police officers are regularly justified in using a firearm against dangerous criminals, a fact which Oliver flippantly dismisses. Oliver also seems to flip-flop his position of how police officers

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are perceived. In the opening of his monologue, he says that the trust between communities and officers has been rocked but also claims that juries tend to view police officers as generally innocent and trustworthy. Aren’t juries made up of the people in the communities where officers are being tried? In any case, death is a tragic end, but police officers are generally on the side of law-abiding citizens, which means that police officers protect me. We as a society must realize that as uncomfortable as it is, we must choose whose life to put

at risk — the police officer’s or a criminal’s. I must confess: This makes me mad. I must ask where this information disappeared to? The BLM movement, Colin Kaepernick’s protest and pandering through media such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver ignore facts and accuse police of targeting African-Americans solely because of the color of their skin. But the color of people’s skin should not excuse them from an act anymore than it should incriminate them of one. As for police, the color of their skin is blue.

SPORTS

October 11 - October 18, 2016

David Guel, The Paisano

Teammates congratualate sophomore Jalen Rhodes after a touchdown in the last minutes of the game.

Williams, Rhodes runs wild as UTSA defeats Southern Miss 55-32 UTSA FOOTBALL Chris Herbert Staff Writer @HerbieGibbs

sports@paisano-online.com On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Roadrunners upset Southern Mississippi (USM) in a statement game, winning 55-32. USM’s defense failed to stop the Roadrunner’s rush offense, allowing 339 rushing yards on 35 attempts. The Roadrunners were led by starting running backs Jarveon Williams and Jalen Rhodes. Before Saturday morning’s game, the Roadrunners had faced stiff competition. After losses to Colorado State, Arizona State and a road loss to Conference USA (C-USA) foe Old Dominion (4-2, 2-0 C-USA), many were wondering if Head Coach Frank Wilson and his roster were in the midst of a losing season. Their second conference opponent, USM (4-2, 2-1 C-USA), came into the game as a 17-point favorite and were no slouches either. Prior to the meeting, the Golden Eagles were 4-1 and were first in numerous C-USA’s statistical categories. Nevertheless, the Roadrunners stayed optimistic and dominated 55-32. Wilson’s first victory against a conference opponent as head coach was not only headlined with numerous records, but also a state-

ment victory that all of C-USA noticed. “It’s significant because it’s our first win and because we needed something positive to get out of this three-game skid,” Wilson said. “I thought today was a huge step in our program.” Throughout the first four games of the season, starting running backs Jarveon Williams and Jalen Rhodes totaled 350 rushing yards on an average of 3.6 yards per carry. The duo finished Saturday’s game with 299 rushing yards on nearly 10 yards per carry. Williams and Rhodes also combined to score five of the team’s seven touchdowns. “We’re a team...those are our brothers,” Rhodes said. “It takes a while for the offense to gel together, so I think we just came alive.” While the defense did surrender 35 points, the Golden Eagles were held nine points under their scoring average and were already down by three touchdowns before their first score. Senior safety Nate Gaines and redshirt freshman linebacker Josiah Tauaefa led UTSA’s defense with tackling totals of 12 and 10. “Southern Miss was leading many categories in the conference, and that was the challenge for us to stop them,” Gaines said. UTSA started the game with four straight scores on offense. The first was a 77yard third-down pass from junior quarterback Dalton Sturm to junior receiver Kerry Thomas Jr. After the defense forced

a three-and-out on USM’s play with purpose, scoring victory on both sides of ed with an 80-yard touchfirst offensive drive, Sturm the ball, many fans have to 17 more points in relation down run that once again completed another long point to the patience of the to USM’s 11. put the Roadrunners up by pass to junior receiver team coming together. In three possessions. After a 20-yard reverse Josh Stewart for 75 yards, the post-game interview, In just two quarters, touchdown run by Matt immediately followed by Coach Wilson explained UTSA surpassed their Guidry, the Roadrunners Williams’ first running how they continued to stay season single-game scoring continued to run the ball touchdown of the day. optimistic after losing three and prevent USM from total of 28, which was from With nearly eight minstraight games. scoring, allowing only one the game against Arizona utes elapsed, UTSA went “We didn’t have a choice,” touchdown in the half: a State earlier this season. up 21 points as Rhodes Wilson said. “We were delate fourth-quarter touchAfter a second touchdown scored the game’s third termined to find a way. This pass from Mullens to senior down run by sophomore touchdown. With 7:15 left team was going to require Chase Whitehead. USM receiver D.J Thompin the first quarter, USM Down by 16 with 3:28 left our best, and they got our son, sophomore UTSA had plenty of time to come best effort.” in the game, the Eagles had kicker Victor Falcon made back. UTSA will continue their a chance to cut the lead to a career-long 45-yard field The Golden Eagles finally goal to close out the half conference play on Saturonly one possession, but scored on their fourth drive with UTSA leading 38-21. Tauaefa ended the game day, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in as senior USM quarterwith a game-clinching Houston, Texas as they play Although they were up back Nick Mullens began interception. a winless Rice team. Their by 17 points, USM has to move the ball, ending UTSA ended with an next home game is the previously shown their abilthe drive on a 17-yard pass exclamation point as Wilhomecoming game against ity to come back and win to sophomore tight end liams broke his single-play UTEP (1-5, 0-3 C-USA) at games. In their first game Jay’Shawn Washington. rushing record with a 936 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. of the season against SEC UTSA and USM beopponent Kentucky, the Ea- yard run and Rhodes’ third gan to trade scores as the rushing touchdown of the gles defeated the Wildcats Roadrunners ended the day. 44-35 after trailing 28-7 in first quarter with a 6-yard With such the second quarter. touchdown run by Wila dominant That situation would not liams. be the case, however, as UTSA continued to The Eagles scored again early in the second quarter, this time with a 10-play, 79yard drive capped off with a oneyard rushing touchdown from junior running back Ito Smith. Not wanting to be out-done by Smith, Rhodes and David Guel, The Paisano his offensive Players sing the Alma Mater after their 55-33 victory over Southern Mississippi. The win was a morale booster for the Roadrunners line respond- after their rough 1-3 start to the season.

UTSA PD officer competes in Guns and Hoses boxing match Alex Joyer Contributing Writer @alexjoyer

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Alex Joyer, The Paisano Officer Christopher Charo at the UTSA Police Department.

Officer Christopher Charo is standing tall as a representative of the UTSA Police Department after competing in the Guns and Hoses boxing tournament on Saturday Oct. 1. 0 The tournament was between the San Antonio Police Department and the San Antonio Fire Department. Guns and Hoses is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the assistance of the families of fallen police officers and firefighters, as well as the guidance of at-risk youth in the greater San Antonio area. Despite being the competition’s first annual event to take place in the San

Antonio area, there was a great turnout. The competition was hosted at the San Antonio Scottish Rite Library and Museum. “Most of the proceeds went to the 100 Club for fallen officers, fallen firefighters and people injured in the line of duty,” Charo said. Additionally, the organization plans to open a nonprofit boxing gym where both firefighters and police officers would coach at-risk youth. Charo spent two months training at Ringside Boxing in San Antonio, where he trained alongside several firefighters. With a notorious rivalry between the police officers and firemen, the two departments came together for a greater cause. “It was the best experi-

ence to see what they get to go through. If something happens to them, we feel it too,” Charo said. Having never boxed before, he was challenged both physically and mentally. “The workout routine was intense,” Charo said. “We would work out in the morning for two and a half hours doing cardio and bag work and then return at night to do sparring matches with each other.” With the support of his family and the UTSA Police Department, Charo fought a tough battle and represented UTSA well “To hear them say the University of Texas-San Antonio Police Department, it showed a lot of people that we are out here. It was one of the biggest reasons I chose to com-

pete,” Charo explained. Having the support of the police chief and fellow police officers, Charo felt both immense pressure and satisfaction. “Once I got out there, all of the nerves went away, and I had tunnel vision on my opponent,” Charo said on the feeling of fighting in front of the crowd. Despite losing the match, Charo still plans to compete in the future, knowing that the greater victory is outside the ring. “I’m hoping some other UTSA police officers decide to compete,” Charo said. Until then, he is more than proud to represent UTSA.

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