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04.26.2011 Vol. 45 Issue 14

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The Texas House of Representatives approved a budget provision requiring state colleges and universities, that use state funds to support “a gender and sexuality center” to spend an equal amount to promote “family and traditional values.” The amendment proposed by Rep. Wayne Christian, RCenter, passed by a margin of 110-24. “My first question is how one defines ‘family and traditional values’,” Sonia SaldivarHull, Professor of English and the Executive Director of the Women’s Studies Institute (WSI) at UTSA, said. The amendment specifically targets public colleges and universities that have separate gender and sexuality centers on campus. “I wonder how they are going to hire people to run these centers,” Larissa MercadoLopez, programming director for WSI, said. “There may already be restrictions as to who they may hire just based on [university] equal opportunity acts.” The Inclusion and Community Engagement Center (ICE) is UTSA’s major resource cen-

“State funding and student fees should not fund any university minor or political group whether it be black, white, gay, ect.” John McClellan Chief of Staff

ter for minority groups on campus. “Our center is a little bit different,” Marlon Anderson, director of ICE, said. “Our center is truly a multicultural center so it is not just focused on services specifically fo the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning (LGBTQ) students.” Anderson also notes that the amendment focuses specifically on state funded centers. “Our office is purely funded by student service fee funds,” Anderson said. “We believe that we will be exempt from the legislation in its current form becuase of the fact.” However, Christian’s amendment targets more than just state-funded gender and sexuality centers.

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Texas House of Representative approves budget provision requiring state funds to provide family and traditional value institute.

Minor changes to shuttles in fall semester

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paisanonews@sbcglobal.net Students will see minor changes in the shuttle service beginning this fall. “Overall the service will be the same as last year,” Transportation Manager Jim Strahan said. “The shuttle services do intend to add a few more routes to student housing complexes and a Thursday evening shopping shuttle night.” The on-campus shuttle routes will run Mondays through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9:55 p.m., and 7 a.m. to 5:55 p.m. on Friday. The service intervals will range from 10 to 15 minutes.

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For The Kids (FTK) Dance Marathon at UTSA was the highlight of year-long fundraising. The 12-hour dance event was held Saturday, April 23, in the University Center. FTK’s simple, yet inspiring question “Will you join our dance?” was answered by a diverse collaboration of dancers including affiliates of other clubs, various Greeklife members, about 25 high school students from Holmes and O’Connor, Zumba instructors and other independent participants. All registered dancers had to remain on their feet for the entire marathon, which ran from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Over 100 dancers donated $20 each to dance for the cause. This was FTK’s second dance marathon, the first being only four hours long. The organization hopes to make it an annual event at UTSA. The dance marathon was influenced by Penn State’s 48-hour THON, a two-day dance marathon which has been held since 1977. “Just by them standing there for so long proves how much they all care about this,” junior biology major Christine Wong said.

Number of shuttle routs in the fall semester will be expanded to include more stops to student housing. The off-campus shuttle routes operate on class days from 7:30 a.m. to 9:55 p.m., Monday through Thursday and

7 a.m. to 5:55 p.m. on Friday. However, hours will change in the summer. The summer shuttle hours can be found on

the UTSA shuttle services website. The on-campus shuttle stops include lots 13, 12A, 11, 10, 10A, 3 and the Tobin Lot. However, each of these stops are only allocated to certain routes. The off-campus apartment complexes on the routes are Avalon Place, Broadstone Ranch, The Highlands, Highview Place, Hill Country Place, Maverick Creek, The Outpost and The Villas at Babcock. These apartment complexes will also be designated to certain routes. See SHUTTLES, Page 6

Scope of campus acquaintance rape Sergio Rios Brianna Cristiano

paisanonews@sbcglobal.net “No!” she remembers yelling. “Take me home! I want to go home!” her drunken voice commanded to the man laying on top of her attempting to strip her out of the t-shirt and jeans she wore to a friend’s house party.

“I remember crying and using the word no,” she recalls. “He took my cell phone and wouldn’t let me call anybody.” The unnamed victim (we will call “Jane”), who told her story on condition of anonymity, recalled ending up alone with her assailant, whom she knew. “Instead of taking me back

to my house,” she said, “he took me back to his apartment.” Alone in his apartment, she remembers the offender pressuring her into drinking beyond her limit. “He told me he would take me home after we drank some more,” she recalled. But he never drove her home, and her many pleas -

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before and during the sexual assault fell on her co-worker’s deaf ears. It seems complicated, as most sexual assault cases are.

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YOUR TEXTBOOKS Two large plate glass windows by the 4th floor atrium of the McKinney Humanities Building were broken during the April 1517 weekend. The incident has left administrators and students scratching their heads. The windows, roughly 20 feet apart, connect to the walkway by the anthropology department and a teacher’s assistant office. “There is a lot of equipment in the TA office but nothing was stolen,” administrative associate Liza Zamudio said. According to Zamudio, no other equipment was damaged from the broken windows and the anthropology TA’s have ensured that nothing of theirs is missing. “No other criminal activity oc-

curred, such as theft or breakin,” Associate Vice President for Communications David Gabler said. In speaking with UTSAPD and anthropology professors, there appears to be little known about the incident. There is speculation of vandalism however there is no conclusive evidence to prove that the windows were broken by someone with motive to do so. “At this time, it appears the windows were not broken due to criminal activity,” Gabler said. “It’s possibly due to an accident.” Large pieces of plywood now cover the window spaces. Gabler does not yet have an estimate for cost of repairs.

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SAFETY From page 1 Yes, the victim did in fact have a prior sexual relationship with her would-be attacker. But that night, though, his sexual advances were unwanted and she made it clear. At least she thought. Contrary to widespread stranger-rape myths, according to a report funded by the Department of Justice, in the vast majority of sexual assault crimes between 80 and 90 percent victim and assailant know each other, as was the case with “Jane”, 18, and in her first semester of college at the time

of the assault. In fact, experts report that the more intimate the relationship between offender and victim prior to the assault, “the more likely it is for a rape to be completed rather than attempted.” Again, “Jane’s” experience reinforces the Department of Justice’s report. Furthermore, the report also concluded that half of all student victims of unwanted sexual assault do not classify their incident as rape. “This is particularly true when no weapon is used, no sign of physical injury is evident and alcohol was involved,” the report said. All factors true, once more. In the “Jane” case was alcohol involved, the perpetrator was known and no weapon

was used. Although she told her parents the same night and was taken to a hospital, she never filed formal criminal charges against her offender. “I was scared and confused,” she said, as most victims of sexual assault are. “Afterwards, I lay there crying for a while,” the victim remembers. “But I called my parents and told them what happened.” The report also notes that the fact that most sexual assaults on campus are committed by an acquaintance explains, in part, why these crimes are underreported. Years later, “Jane” still finds it difficult to speak openly about her experience, choosing to communicate with her reporter through one of the few friends she’s ever spoken to about her

WSI “State funding and student fees should not fund any university minority or political group whether it be black, white, gay, etc.” John McClellan, Christian’s Chief of Staff, said. “If these groups want support they should get it through privately funded centers and donors.” The idea for the bill began in conjunction with Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT), a statewide student organization at Texas universities. “We (Christian’s staff) worked directly with the UT Austin chapter of YCT,” McClellan said. “This amendment is just one step in the process towards getting rid of these

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Women’s Studies Executive Director Sonia SaldivarHull helps with reaching the institute’s goals of research, curriculum and community engagement. centers. The amendment is really a chance for universities to decide whether to put their money towards these centers or funding education, which is

where these finances should go.” Individual universities will have full discretion as to how these traditional and family val-

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horrifying ordeal. “After some time went on,” she said, “I told some close friends because I felt like I needed to tell somebody other than my parents.” But almost as terrifying is the fact that according to official data, her painful ordeal, along with an estimated 95 percent of other sexual assaults on campus, have never happened. The Campus Security Act of 1990, which was later renamed the Jeanne Clery Act after a 19year old student who was raped and murdered in her dormitory in 1986, mandates an annual security report of crimes committed in and around campus, for each Federally funded school. UTSA’s 2010 Crime Report includes data on on-campus crimes between 2007 and

2009. No Crime Report was available for the 2010 calendar year but a 60-day summary of offenses can be found on UTSAPD’s website. “Schools are not the safe haven they once appeared to be; college women are at high risk for sexual assault than their non-college-bound peers,” the Department of Justice concluded. As 15,135 UTSA female students begin trickling out of their classrooms and into the arms of the ever-so-drunk boys of summer, one should wonder: What needs to happen for university officials to stop denying the issue of unreported sexual assaults on campus?

ue centers will be run. “Legislators won’t enforce this amendment. However, if it passes, it will be state law,” McClellan said. In their 63rd student senate session, Texas A&M has already voted to support the amendment and “advocate for that amendment on behalf of the students of Texas A&M university”. “I think it’s a good idea,” junior elementary education major Jennifer Oh said. “I think it’s a serious issue and a lot of people take [traditional family values] seriously.” However, some students feel that the amendment may be repetitive. “I don’t know why we’re wasting time and money on that,” graduate electrical engineering student Rick Weissbach said. “If people don’t like [gender and sexuality centers]

then they should just ignore them.” “It [traditional and family value centers] could very much be an excluding space for LGBT students,” Lopez said. “I don’t think homosexual students would think there would be anything at these traditional value centers for them to take advantage of in terms of services unless they were very conservative.” While the Senate has yet to come to a consensus on the new budget, Christian’s camp hopes to see a majority rule in the coming weeks. “We are very optimistic about the amendment,” McClellan said. “We hope that Texas universities enforce this legislation fairly.”

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“We want to encourage students to arrive as early as possible, especially at the beginning of the semester. We only have a certain amount of buses on each route and that’s all we’re going to be able to have,” Strahan said. According to Strahan, a lot of students feel that the shuttle

services are overcrowded. “Transportation services just doesn’t have the funds to produce any more shuttles at the moment,” Strahan said. “We’re running into budgetary issues and concerns. We’re going to try to do our best.” The majority of the routes consist of two shuttles, but af-

April 26, 2011 ter 2 p.m. only one shuttle is in operation. The only exception is route 43, which operates three shuttles, until two around 2 p.m. For the upcoming fall and spring semesters, a shopping shuttle for UTSA students will run each Thursday evening. The shuttle will operate from

6:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The route will operate in this order: the Activity Center at Chisholm Hall, Chaparal Village in Lot 14, Lot 10, Wal-Mart, Huebner Oaks Shopping Center (in front of Border’s), H-E-B on De Zavala and will return to the first stop and continue throughout the evening.

Dancers find energy to keep moving during a 12-hour dance marathon. Each dancer donated $20 to the foundation to benefit young cancer survivors.

FTK From page 1 “I got involved because my sister was so passionate about the organization and decided to join,” Wong said. Wong is a member of FTK and volunteered at the marathon. After

graduation she plans to study Physical Therapy at the UTSA Health Science Center. FTK is a three-year-old, student-run organization in partnership with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital which raises funds for research and helps families battling childhood cancers with their expenses and inform students. Every Wednesday, “flash mobs” are held outside next to Sombrilla to help raise aware-

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Cancer survivors are honored on stage with their families at the FTK Dance Marathon event. FTK organizers announced that over $10,000 had been raised in support of the children.

ness about the organization and its mission. In these flash mobs the members of FTK get together around the courtyard and spontaneously break out in dance. Tables are set up with information pamphlets and FTK merchandise for sale. At the marathon, other vendors, including Voss Sandals and The Lemonade Company, donated a percentage of their sales from the event to the Children’s Hospital.

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Throughout South Texas, approximately 200 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is the only academic children’s hospital in San Antonio and provides health services to more than 120,000 children, regardless of their ability to pay. Many of these children are participants in research to aid in the advancement of medical procedures to battle cancer. Speakers at the event in-

cluded survivors of pediatric cancers, their families, current cancer patients, volunteers, doctors and health care professionals from CHRISTUS Santa Rosa. The families of children who had lost the battle with cancer were honored at the event. Students can already register dance for the 2012 Dance Marathon at www.danceforthekids. org.

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The pursuit of the truth ennobles any student The way the press has changed in the past 30 years could fill several editorials, much less a final issue. At the very least, I can personally attest to how the press has evolved in the past five years that I’ve been working here at The Paisano. Sadly, the newspaper is an industry on the way out; the press simply can’t compete with the instantaneous updates of the Internet and various social networks.

Recently, we’ve bared witness to not one but several revolutions generated by this method of communication, something a newspaper simply isn’t capable of. So what place is there for a student newspaper? The core of our philosophy is, ultimately, the pursuit of the truth and using that truth to keep the student community informed and enlightened. For 30 years, we’ve encouraged anyone who wants to contribute to that goal and give them an outlet to develop their own personal rhetoric and understanding of the world around them. Unlike other more bureaucratic college newspa-

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pers, we are flexible, independent, and informative, regardless of bias. It’s been a considerable honor working for this organization; I attest my improved understanding of the world and the ability to communicate myself literally and orally to my five years here. Regardless of what becomes of the newspaper, The Paisano will continue to help anyone who seeks it. Here’s to another 30 years! Robert Calcagno Graphics Editor October 2006 - April 2011

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Commentary Embrace the growing blue-and-orange pride on campus As this semester comes to a close, there are a few reflections I’d like to make on the past school year. There is no doubt that UTSA had a budding and bright future. There is plenty to be excited about as we continue our pursuit of attaining a Tier 1 status. For starters, we’re on the verge of having our first football season, which has the school and city buzzing with excitement. Taking a stroll around the Sombrilla Plaza at lunch time, you’ll see bustling and lively groups of student organizations raising money and advertising to prospective members. There’s a certain buzz that continues to gain momentum as we head into the 2011-2012 school year. UTSA, in the past, has been seen as a commuter campus with little school pride or spirit. When I first came to UTSA a few years ago, I must admit that I had little excitement or school pride for my future education. I figured that the schools

in Texas worth being proud of were bigger schools like UT Austin, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Baylor since those schools always garnered more attention than UTSA. However after three years here at UTSA, I’ve started to see a major overhaul of the attitude of UTSA students including myself. Perhaps the commuter-lifestyle reputation of the campus is finally starting to come to an end as many people start to feel proud that UTSA is their university. I’ve never seen so many UTSA shirts on campus, and I think the number of “other” university supporters is starting to fade away. This summer many people will be engaging in summer jobs, internships while others will hibernate. There will be many students apologizing to their parents for the financial and educational mistakes that they’ve made this school year. Some people will be studying abroad and exploring new places and ideas for themselves. Perhaps you will even get to go on a family vacation and enjoy some relaxation, or read a book for pleasure for the first time this year (or ever). No matter what you do this sum-

mer, be sure to remember that you are a student at UTSA. Don’t be afraid to tell somebody with pride that you’re a Roadrunner. Tell them that your school is the largest campus in South Texas. Tell them that you may not have life figured out, but the professors and classes at UTSA are helping you to develop ideas and life skills that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Tell them that you had to change majors because you figured out that you weren’t exactly interested in that subject in the first place. Whatever you tell your friends and family, be sure to remember that college is supposed to be a learning experience and the time of your life. Failure is one of the best things that can happen to you because failure is the greatest teacher of life. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up a copy of The Paisano this fall and tell all the new students about it. Whether you loved us or hated us, we’ve always written to serve you. Cliff Perez Staff writer

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The do’s and don’ts for summer fashion Kayla Larsen

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The summer is the time for little clothes and lots of shopping. Are students making the right choices for their fashion trends? According to Glamour magazine, midriff exposure, baggy pants, socks with sandals, and disco-fever are things to avoid.

Before you go on a summer vacation and realize you have nothing to wear, here are some summer fashion do’s and dont’s. For men, it’s pretty basic. However, for guys who are fashion impaired, here is some advice that absnew.com offers. When it comes to shoes, DON’T wear socks with sandals - it just looks tacky. Also, stay away from flips flops. DO wear driving moccasins or canvas sneakers. When wearing shorts, DON’T wear shorts that cover your knee or that are higher than your mid-thigh. Instead, DO wear tailored shorts-preferably patterned. Junior nursing major Kevin Meyers also offers his opinion on men’s fashion, saying that guys should never wear jorts (jean shorts). For women, it’s fair to say that fashion gets a little more complicated because it is frequently changing. It can get pretty exhausting and just flat out expensive to keep up with what’s in and what’s out. Summer is the one season that allows women to be bold with their clothes. Ladies, you’re going to get away with a lot more during the summer. You know what they say, “If you got it, flaunt it.” For this summer, starpulse.com offers these fashion tips for women. DO try out bold patterns and colors. The dull, grey weather is gone and so are those dark-colored shirts. Bring out the fun and flirty pastels and fluorescents. DON’T carry your oversized winter bag. Carrying your whole world in one bag really isn’t necessary. A simple shoulder or hand bag will hold what you need and still look trendy. Remember, in the summer, less can be more. DO layer. Try pairing a boyfriend blazer with a cute top.

Junior psychology major Diana Hernandez says playing up the accessories is important. “DO wear pretty, lighter-weight scarves,” Hernandez said. DON’T save that sparkly shirt just for a night out on the town. As mentioned, summer is the time to show off your favorite styles. There’s nothing wrong with capturing the eyes of everyone with a little sparkle. DO have a one-piece swimsuit handy. One pieces have come to be very flattering and now have stylish cuts to make them even more complimentary. DON’T rely on A-lign tops. Baby doll tops are out. While they were nice to cover up that winter weight, they really are not all that flattering. Abcnews.com states that when it comes to shoes DON’T wear Uggs or flips flops, but DO wear embellished sandals. They can pull together almost any outfit. When wearing shorts, it’s important to remember not too short and not too long. DON’T wear hot pants or Bermuda shorts. DO wear tailored pants-patterned ones if you want to make a statement. This summer it’s all about less being more, but not when it comes to showing more skin. Leave a little to the imagination. Have fun with your fashion, play around and try something new. Be brave, be bold, be beautiful.

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April 26, 2011 Here’s How-to: How to identify different dressers

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Summer is the time to unpack your shorts, tank-tops, flip-flops and bathing suit. You’re probably one of these types of dressers. The first group are those who pay attention to every detail in their wardrobes. This group will often not look for sales, mismatch colors and patterns and shop for the best. These are people who only shop at high-end or stores like Holister and Abercrombie & Fitch. You do realize that you can get much better quality clothes from Target and Macy’s, right? No one cares if your outfit is from Prada or Neiman Marcus. People are just thinking “Too bad that person has a terrible fashion sense.” The second group are those who just throw something on. Marshalls and TJ Maxx are these people’s best friend. These stores really are great places to get designer clothes for cheap. This group isn’t high on the fashion list, but know how to work with different clothing elements. The third group are the careless ones. Those who wake up and just dressed like they were planning to go back to sleep. Pajamas? Really? You’re going to school, not the trailer park. I never understood the reason that some guys layered basketball shorts. Aren’t you sweating your you-know-what off? Get rid of the stares and the “what a loser” comments.

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paisanofeatures@sbcglobal.net Summer is near and so are the pool parties, river floats, outdoor sports and vacations. It’s time to start searching for that swimsuit and wardrobe that best fits Texas’ hot summer days. The change of season also brings new and exciting fashion trends. Spice up your summer wardrobe this season by taking a look at what’s new and in style. Men’s clothing styles are seeing a slight change this season. This summer, the prep look is becoming more relaxed. Since it’s been around for so long, it can be toned down a bit. According to theurbangent.com, “You don’t have

to be bow-tied, striped socked, oxfords with matching vest and pocket squared-up for every single look. Keep it simple – button down with rolled up sleeves, shorts with a print of some sort, and deck shoes or loafers worn sockless.� Another hot style for men this summer is black from head to toe. It may not sound appealing for the daytime when the sun is beating down, but it is a trendy look for a night out. Also keep in mind that native patterns are a current fad, along with braided leather belts, boat shoes and bomber jackets. Harper’s Bazaar magazine gives details of what was seen at New York Fashion Week. Spring and

summer 2011 brings “minimal whites, bold colors, pajama dressing and a hefty dose of 70’s sensibility.� Women’s trends are beginning to go back in time - back to the 70’s with the different patterns, crop tops, and flared pants with a high waist-line. Jackie and Donna from That 70’s Show portray great examples of this style that is on the rise. Another popular trend for summer is all-white attire. Great for outdoor events – wearing all white will keep you cool on a hot day. A white cotton dress with white sandals and a small white clutch is the way to go. Speaking of clutches, these are also increasing in popularity and the large tote-

style purses are being left in the previous season. When shopping at the mall, you may notice bold, bright colors. Neon is growing in popularity with tanks, bikini’s and shorts. Although there are certain seasonal trends, your own style preferences are great ways to illustrate your personality. Junior history major Alyssa Alaine describes her own twist to her summer style. “I tend to favor old fashion trends; the 70’s and 80’s rock styles really inspire what I wear along with a little addition of some 1930’s pinup. I absolutely love the laidback but sexy appeal of Bohemian wear; it’s classic and simply makes you feel naturally pretty,�

Alaine said. “For my pin-up inspiration, I love to pick out tops that are floral or have an old-fashioned flare to them, with a cute flower in my hair. Also, you can never go wrong with a pair of worn out tight jeans and an old 80’s rock tee!� To keep up with these trends, you can easily put on something you already have in your closet and still be trendy. Light buttonup shirts and black tees for men and white summer dresses and bright-colored tanks for women are easily accessible and affordable if they are not already in your current wardrobe. Whether you follow current trends or mix up your own style, being comfortable in your clothes this summer is the best way to go.

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paisanofeatures@sbcglobal.net Have you ever looked at someone and wondered, “What the hell are they wearing?� Or possibly you may be thinking, “Where did she get that?� Maybe you’ve noticed how some of people wear similar outfits everyday. An interesting aspect of college is the assortment of ways people dress. Our campus is filled with an incredible number of personal styles; though, as usual, when it comes down to it the majority dress similarly. A couple of main trends have been showing up around campus lately.

“All anyone ever wears to class is Nike shorts with a T-shirt,� freshman political science major Andrea Albert said of the typical female student’s attire. Albert also noticed that denim jackets are a common trend on campus for girls. In fact, they may be worn too often. “On a typical day to class I unintentionally count about five denim jackets,� Albert continues. She also describes what she sees most of the men on campus wearing. “I always see guys wearing flat billed hats, and everyone wears Sperries,� Albert said. College students may appear ei-

ther poorly styled or lazy while on campus, but when they go to work or out for the evening they present themselves better and even appear more individualized. “A lot of times people don’t really care what they look like when they’re in class,� Presley Brack, freshman undeclared major said. “If you have early classes or if you’re going to take a nap after class, there’s no point in waking up earlier than necessary just to get ready.� However, for the people who do dress to impress, what have they been wearing? Vikki Faz, sophomore public administration and political science major, gives her input on what the

well-dressed men on campus wear. “Cardigans and skinny jeans - it looks really nice,� Faz said. Many other students sport a Polo or a v-neck, matched with jeans and they are ready for class. A current trend with both male and female students is wearing fedoras. This is a new addition to the typical style, and it looks great on either gender. While many students wear similar outfits to class, some students totally individualize or just don’t understand the whole style concept. Albert humors the students who don’t seem to know how to mature their wardrobe. “There’s the guys who dress like

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they’re in high school still and wear their Hollister and American Eagle outfits all of the time,� Albert said. Randy Steil, undeclared junior, shares an unusual observation he has made. “I’ve noticed a lot of people are barefoot. Maybe they want to be closer to the earth,� Steil said. Though this sounds terribly false, Steil promised he’s seen multiple people trotting throughout campus barefooted. Students’ have a variety of personal styles. Though Faz points out “San Antonio is pretty diverse; no one really cares how you dress unless you really just rolled out of bed.�

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Contrary to popular belief, dying is not the most widespread phobia. What people fear more in this world than anything is speaking in front of a crowd. This affliction is also the biggest obstacle for young, promising poets, singers and performers to overcome. The University Program Council (UCPC) hosts Open Mic nights at the Ski Lodge in UC I, giving students the opportunity to conquer their stage fright and expose their artful talents. “I have a class that ends at 8:15 p.m. so whenever it ends early, I head over here,” senior creative writing major, Bryan Baca said. “It felt great reading in front of a packed house.” Though he has attended Open Mic nights in the past, it was Bryan’s first time reading at an event. Being surrounded by fellow students, many of whom were also in line to perform, helped quell the butterflies in his stomach as he read two of his poems. “I’ve got to read for my poetry class so this was really good practice,” Baca said. Several students are required to attend or participate in poetry events throughout the semester. UCPC has begun to discuss with professors the option of giving students extra credit for attending an Open Mic or Coffee House event. This in turn will raise awareness on artistic campus programming. “I’ve been writing since I could hold a pen or pencil but it was the first time I had been to an open

mic. I never really knew that they had them on campus,” senior creative writing major, Amy Yoder said. “There were more people here than what I thought was going to be.” It was also Yoder’s first time reading her poetry in public. Though she admitted she was nervous, Yoder’s performance elicited a cheerful response from the crowd. “It’s hard to know if people will accept it and how they will take something personal from you,” Yoder said. With the lights turned down, the atmosphere in the Ski Lodge is laid back and casual. The crowd stays positive and supportive, making it easier for students to subdue any reservations they may hold about getting in front of a crowd. Students sign up 30 minutes prior to the start of the Open Mic and are chosen at random to perform. “I wasn’t crazy about the fact that they drew names randomly because it kept me a little on edge,” Yoder said. “I guess it’s all part of the experience.” The blend of personalities adds another element to the overall feel of the Open Mic. Performances range from poetry readings to rap flows to jam sessions in every style of music. “I’ve been encouraging other artists to come out and perform,” sophomore media relations major and Open Mic MC, Finot Habte said. “I’m trying to make a fun scene for everyone to come and get involved.” Habte has been involved with UCPC since this past December and was given the title of MC for their Open Mic nights earlier in the semester. She also got on stage to sing a cover

A student sings before a crowd of his peers. Open mic night is open to all students to showcase their skills. of Colbie Caillat’s, “Realize”. “It was my first time singing here at an Open Mic,” Habte said. “I wouldn’t let anyone listen to my voice all week while I was practicing.” Habte’s enthusiasm for the Open Mic nights will hopefully motivate other students to join in the fun. From the up and coming to the starving artist, the Open Mics hosted by UCPC will provide a secure and relaxing environment for you to enjoy.

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X-Men First Class, Captain America, Thor and Green Lantern are all released this summer to movie fans eagerly anticipating the latest adaptations of their favorite comic book stories. The superhero movie boom started in 2002 with the release of Spider-Man. Over the years there have been a lot of really well-done adaptations, from the critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan-lead Batman franchise to the wildly successful Spider-Man franchise. However, it seems like the superhero genre is running a little dry. Now that Green Lantern has been made, the only big name superheroes that haven’t gotten a movie are Wonder Woman and The Flash. After that, anything else Hollywood does would have to be a remake or a sequel, and Hollywood has basically run its course in that aspect already. In the summer of 2012 The Avengers movie comes out, featuring the team-up of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and other Marvel heroes. In that same summer Christopher Nolan concludes his Batman trilogy. Where does the superhero genre go from here? After 2012 the pool will be pretty shallow for superhero films. It will probably be a few years before Hollywood gets to start over, but it has been a fun ride.

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This summer is going to be a hit for science fiction and fantasy lovers. Cinema fans will have plenty to be excited about with this summer’s varied selection.

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Thor 3D May 6 After being banished from the mythical Asgard realm by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins), the arrogant hero, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), is forced to live among humans on Earth. While on Earth, Thor befriends a young scientist (Natalie Portman) and must defeat the trickster villain, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), along with an army of terrifying Nordic creatures. Expect to see cameos from other Marvel superheroes like Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner, The Town) and other heroes that are set to make an appearance in the future “Avengers” movie. Hangover 2 May 26 Phil (Bradly Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms) and Alan (Zack Galafianakis) are back! This time the rowdy trio wakes up after a drunken night in Thailand following Stu’s bachelor party. Hilarity is sure to ensue with Stu sporting a new Mike Tyson face tattoo, a cigarette smoking monkey and the return of the humorous supporting characPhoto courtesy of Marvel Studios

Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford battle aliens in Cowboys and Aliens.

Thor, Odin and Loki walk the halls of Asgard in the film Thor.

Super 8 June 10 Director J.J. Abram’s film follows a group of kids that accidently capture footage of a terrible cargo train wreck caused by a pissed off extra-terrestrial. The science fiction film is largely shrouded in mystery but is likely be successful due to the collaboration between the gifted Abrams and the film’s producer, Steven Spielberg. Green Lantern June 17 Test pilot Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds, Van Wilder) is the first human ever to be selected by the interstellar Green Lantern Corps, to become a guardian of the universe. He is given a ring of power that allows him to create green matter from any thought that enters his mind and is tasked with saving his world from the powerful villain, Sinestro (Mark Strong). Hal must first master his newly-found powers or forever lose his world to darkness. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 3D July 15 Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasly (Rupert Grint) embark on their final adventure to put an end to the evil Lord Voldermort

(Ralph Fiennes). In this final installment, Harry faces his most dangerous adversary in a magical battle that will change the face of the world of wizardry. Cowboys and Aliens July 29 Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford team up as cowboys to battle flying saucers and invading space aliens. The film combines two unlikely genres in a western science fiction that is sure to be an entertaining popcorn adventure. Rise of the Planet of the Apes August 5 See how genetically engineered primates took over mankind in the exciting prequel to the Planet of the Apes saga starring actor James Franco. Conan the Barbarian 3D August 19 Author Robert E. Howard’s most popular character is being rebooted for the big screen. After witnessing the slaughter of his entire tribe, Conan the Cimmerian (Jason Momoa, HBO’s Game of Thrones) seeks revenge against the savage warlords that wronged him.

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Documentary raises questions about sex-ed in schools Graham Norwood

My oath to the world by LaCole Spraggins When I get big I am be successful.

I’m gonna be competitive in my field of study and a leader of a corporation. I’m gonna be a mover and shaker without hesitation. And take a stand to help improve this nation. I will stop at nothing and always give it my best. Garrett Mize/The Paisano

On Monday, April 18, a special screening was held of “Daddy I Do,” a documentary about the controversial issue of sex education in schools. “Daddy I Do,” 22-year old Cassie Jaye’s first feature, is really about all the ways we look at sex in America and how our views have been shaped by cultural mores, religion and media. The documentary was made possible by the local chapter of the Texas Freedom Network, an organization started by the daughter of former governor Ann Richards. The organization stands for such causes as the separation of church and state, the teaching of evolution and overall stronger public schoolsa belief-system summed up by local leader Erika Morin as “sound science and sound economics.” Currently, their most important issue is the country’s divided stance on sex education in schools--on whether or not to teach abstinence-only or comprehensive sex-ed. The latter form focuses on informing adolescents on all aspects of sexuality, with the intention of urging young people to make informed, educated decisions. It also advocates many resources, such as family-planning, condom use and other safe-sex practices. Though it ultimately makes an argument for this ideology, the film, which was voted Best Documentary Feature at Cannes last year, really goes for a broader target and achieves something much more interesting. Jaye starts by showing us a father and daughter on their way to a “purity ball,” a church-sponsored event that initiates girls into an adulthood of abstinence until marriage. From there, Jaye goes on to talk to everyone, from middle-class evangelicals in Tennessee to professional strippers in Las Vegas, investigating,

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Erika Morin (left) is president of the student chapter of the Texas Freedom Network. Cassie Jaye (right) is the director of the film. She was inspired to make the film after seeing the adverse effects of abstinence-only sex education. with each story, our perceptions of sexuality and ultimately, love. All of this she brings into focus as a singular issue--how the younger generations are being taught to think about sex. And, for major figures in the documentary, it comes down to one method or the other--purity or freedom. From Jaye’s title, it is clear she stands not for female servitude to their fathers, but instead for personal freedom and the right to make one’s own decisions. Jaye claims that one of her main priorities as a filmmaker is pushing for female independence. “I actually put on a purity ring at 16,” she admits, but she quickly set it aside after watching all of her sil-

ver-ringed friends break their purity pacts. But the message she advocates with her film is not a choice between sexual activeness and virginity. The choice is between fear and educated decision-making. “Whatever decision you make is fine,” Jaye says, “as long as you’re being true to yourself.” She ends her film with the same words, spoken by President Obama, who recently eliminated funding for church-based, abstinence-only education. According to Obama, young people should make decisions regarding their sexuality based not on “fear” and “ideology” but on “education” and “facts.”

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I will stand out of the crowed by staying not one but two steps ahead of the rest. Because I’m hungry for something, and that something is success. I will not be a statistic however I’m gonna be one who defies all statistics and stereotypes made about people who look like me. Never mind that, I’m doing this for all minorities. I will use the wisdom of Coretta Scott and the courage Dr. Martin Luther King to educate the ignorant and end poverty.

I’m going to show the weak that they too can be somebody and show young children that they don’t have to grow up to be like Mike; that they can be like me Go to college, get an education, and earn a degree. That they have potential; that this country they can one day lead. That they can be an astronaut, scientist, judge, or police. That they aren’t limited to living on welfare and selling drugs on the street. However, that they have the POWER TO BE ANYTHING anything that they aspire be! I’m gonna make an impact one day just wait and see. I’m striving to be a person of power one day, I must confess. Until my dream is complete I will not rest. This is a sensitive subject so it might be hard to digest. Because I’m hungry for something, And that something is success.

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School Record: Five Conference Championships

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UTSA’s newest sport was the first to win a conference title in the 20102011 campaign. Soccer, begun in 2006, set the tone for the year ahead when it knocked off Southeastern Louisiana in the Southland Conference tournament championship game in San Marcos, Nov. 7. That victory allowed the Roadrunners to punch a ticket to the NCAA soccer tournament where they fell 9-0 to the number two team in the

country, the University of Portland Pilots in Portland, Oregon. Before that loss to Portland, the Roadrunners played the best soccer in the short five-year history of the program. It began with a pair of victories, 8-0 over Alcorn State and 4-1 over Prarie View A&M, in the Holiday Inn Waller College Invitational in Prairie View, Texas. From there the Roadrunners hit the road for match in Austin with the Longhorns of UT. The Longhorns knocked off the Roadrunners 3-1.

The Roadrunners would win three of their next five. Those wins coming over Houston Baptist, Grambling State and Texas Southern. The losses came at Baylor and Rice. A two-game losing streak followed the victory over Texas Southern as the Roadrunners entered conference play after losing to Houston and TCU. The Roadrunners used the tough non-conference schedule to their advantage as they opened up Southland play with four wins and one tie before losing their first conference match against Southeastern Louisiana (SELA) at home. The Roadrunners bounced back from the loss to the Lady Lions by knocking off Nicholls at home and Sam Houston State in Huntsville. In both games, the Roadrunners won 1-0. In the final conference game with the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks, the Roadrunners gave up two goals in the first five minutes and lost 2-0. Despite the loss, the Roadrunners earned a spot in the conference tournament. In the first game, the three-seed Roadrunners topped the six-seed Lamar Cardinals, 1-0. The semifinals saw the Roadrunners defeat the two-seed Ladyjacks and earn a trip to their first-ever conference title game where they defeated Southeastern Louisiana.

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Roadrunner volleyball fell in the NCAA tournament to Texas.

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“Just blessed,” is how Head Volleyball Coach Laura Groff describes this past season. A season in which the Roadrunners topped off by winning the Southland Conference Tournament Championship, their first in 10 years. Winning the championship was an impressive feat on its own, but equally impressive was the Roadrunners road to the title. “We had so many firsts this year: we beat SFA at their place, we beat Lamar at their place and then we beat Central [Arkansas] at home, so it was like, ‘Wow I think we’re going to win this whole thing and the regular season championship’,” Groff said. During the preseason the Roadrunners had a 6-8 record, but by the

time the season started the team had found its stride. After losing their second game of the season to Texas State, the Roadrunners went on a 12 game winning streak, which kept them tied with Central Arkansas for the number one seed. During the Southland Tournament, they survived a scare by McNeese to advance to the semifinals, where they swept Lamar and from there they went on to defeat the No. 1 seeded Central Arkansas for the title. The Roadrunners went on to face No. 8 Texas in their NCAA Tournament opener, who they lost to in three sets. Next up for the Roadrunners? Maybe another championship. “I think every coach and every player should have those goals to repeat,” Groff said.

Indoor Track won sixth consecutive Conference Title in February GoUTSA.com The UTSA men’s track & field program’s dynasty reached historical proportions as the Roadrunners matched Lamar’s 26-year-old record with their sixth consecutive Southland Conference Indoor Championship. Led by three more individual titles by senior Devon Bond (triple jump), junior Albert Cardenas (mile) and sophomore Richard Garrett Jr. (shot put), the Birds scored a school-record 153 points to easily defeat runner-up UT Arlington (111), which also was a new program standard for margin of victory (previous: 21.5 in 2008) and the league’s most-lopsided triumph in 11 years (sixth-largest overall/big-

gest since expansion to 12 teams). The winning total was the secondbest in the meet’s 32-year history, trailing only the 164 points Lamar racked up in 1983, back when it was a seven-team meet. When combined with the gold medals won by sophomores Keith Benford (high jump), Taylor Reed (pole vault) and Tyler Williamson (long jump) on Friday, the six individual championships tied UTSA’s conference record established three seasons ago. That also pushed the program’s all-time total to 56, 32 of which have come under the direction of five-time Southland Indoor Coach of the Year Aaron Fox.

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Lynn Hickey oversaw one of the greatest years in the history of UTSA athletics.

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The 2010-2011 year will go down as the greatest in the history of the UTSA athletic program. In less than a year, the Roadrunner athletic department has won five conference championships with the possibility of more. In addition to the conference titles, the athletic department accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in July 2012. In January, the university received $15 million to build the first phase of a new athletic complex called Park West. That first phase will include a new soccer facility and track facility that can be used for olympic-style events. The leading lady of all of this progress is Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey. “It has been an outstanding year,� Hickey said. “You would have to call it the year of the Roadrunner.� In the ‘year of the Roadrunner,’

the athletic department had ups and downs but in the end finds itself in a good position. “We are doing a major fundraising initiative that is going well,� Hickey said. Along with the fundraising campaign, Hickey has a dedicated staff. “This is something you do with special people,� Hickey said. “People who have pride in what they do every day. Looking back on the year that was, the accomplishments on and off the field surpassed even Hickey’s wildest dreams. “You always go forward wanting to be positive,� Hickey said. “There are so many factors and a little bit of luck.� “We had teams finish strong,� Hickey continued. “That is a testament to our coaches.� The dedication of the coaches will be repaid with the building of Park West, the new athletic complex between Hausman Road and Loop 1604. “We finalized the contracts and

have begun the design process,� Hickey said. “We would like to add a football practice facility to phase one, but the soccer and track venues are much needed.� All of the excitement about the record-breaking year on the field could lead some to forget that football is only months away, but not Hickey. “I panic sometimes when I see we have four months until opening day,� Hickey said. “But we have a great staff, school and city who are behind us.� The progress made off the gridiron is just as impressive as that made on it, despite the comings and goings of coaches and a team that has issues with depth. “Coach Coker has made swell progress,� Hickey said. “He now has a full staff.� In order to field a football team, the athletic department has had to do a lot behind the scenes that may go unnoticed. “To look back [on the year] it is unbelievable,� Hickey said. “We have had a huge group on campus to get everything ready.� In the classroom, the athletic department was just as impressive as each sport on the field. “We are getting better in academics,� Hickey said. “We had a department GPA of 3.0; we have a great group of students that have competed and represented campus.� In spite of coaches coming and going and the fears of an unstable WAC, Hickey looks back on the year that was and ahead at what is to come. “Athletics are in the best position ever,� Hickey said. “We are in the best shape winning wise, financially and academically; we have set the bar high.� Whatever happens in the final weeks of the year, it will forever remain the ‘Year of the Roadrunner’.

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SPORTS

April 26, 2011

Women’s golf captures first Southland Championship in short history of program GoUTSA.com The UTSA women’s golf team won its first-ever Southland Conference Championship on Wednesday at Corpus Christi Country Club. The Roadrunners, who defeated Lamar by seven strokes, shot a final-round 297 and not only captured their first title in just their sixth year of competition, but they also picked up the athletics department’s record fifth championship of 2010-11 (men’s basketball, soccer, men’s indoor track & field, volleyball are the others). UTSA finished the three-day event with a final scorecard of 900 (306-297-297). “This was the result of a lot of hard work and it was a team effort all three days,� third-year head coach Carrie Parnaby said. “These ladies played their hearts out and I’m so proud of each of them. They completely deserve it and it’s a great day for UTSA Golf.� Freshman Fabiola Arriaga, who brought a two-stroke lead into the day, shot a three-over 75 in the third round and finished in a tie for the top spot on the individual leaderboard with Lamar’s Stine Pedersen at 223. It took three sudden-death playoff holes to decide the medalist after the Torreon, Mexico, natve birdied No. 18 to force a playoff. Pedersen was able to complete her comeback on the 21st hole of the day. Arriaga,

who opened the tournament with rounds of 75 and 73, was attempting to become the program’s second medalist in the last three seasons (Allie Jordan won the 2009 title). All told, four Roadrunners finished in the top five. Freshman Taylor Newlin posted her best placing of the season, fourth, after carding a 74 on the final day and the Frisco native finished with a 226 (80-72-74). Meanwhile, junior Shannon Jungman and sophomore Paola Valerio finished tied for fifth at 228. Jungman recorded her third consecutive round of 76, including a birdie on No. 17, for her best finish of the season, while Valerio’s lone birdie came on No. 8 and the Mexico City native shot a 77 after opening with rounds of 75 and 76. Junior Summer Batiste fired the squad’s low round of the day, an even-par 72, to move up to a tie for 14th with a 232 (81-79-72). The Spring native shot one-under on the front nine and recorded birdies on Nos. 1, 8, 11 and 15. The UTSA women’s golf team will head to Auburn, Wash., for the NCAA West Regional. The 24-team tournament will be hosted by the University of Washington from May 5-7.

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April 26, 2011

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Men’s basketball becomes first sport in school history to win game in NCAA tournament Jose Vasquez

Women’s hoops fell to eventual champion Mcneese in the semifinals.

Women’s basketball comes up short in Southland conference semifinals Stephen Whitaker paisanosports@att.net

Katy, Texas nearly became the second home of Roadrunner basketball this season as both programs had strong showings in the conference tournament. But while the men were able to take the conference title, the women missed a golden opportunity to become the latest basketball dynasty in San Antonio. The Roadrunner women won a hard-fought west division of the Southland conference, holding off Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin to claim the division title. For winning the division, the Roadrunners received the four seed in the Southland tournament in March in Katy. In the conference tournament, the Roadrunners faced the five seed Sam Houston State Bearkats in the first round. The Roadrunners were led in victory by senior Ashleigh Franklin who picked up a career high 33 points. The victory over the Bearkats

meant that the Roadrunners would have to face the McNeese State Cowgirls and their talented twin guard tandem of Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett. The Roadrunners led at halftime, 30-27, but the Cowgirls proved why they were the number one team in the conference as they rolled in the second half and eventually won the conference title. Despite falling short in the conference semifinals, the Roadrunners were able to put a few winning streaks together during the season. The longest came from Jan. 12 until February 2. In that time the Roadrunners won five games in a row and set themselves up to win the west at the end of the month. With the loss to McNeese in the conference tournament came the end of careers for quite possibly the greatest class to come through UTSA. Hanging up their sneakers were seniors Franklin, Amber Gregg, Alysse Davis, Kameisha Johnson, and Kelsey Ansley.

This year, the men’s basketball team had one of the best seasons in its history. Although the team had its ups and downs throughout the season, they were able to elevate their game when it really mattered. An up-anddown year was capped by an improbable run that began with a victory in their last home game against Central Arkansas. The Roadrunners then continued their season by coming from behind to win on the road at UT-Arlington and earn a berth in the Southland Conference Tournament as a seven seed. Once in the SLC Tournament, senior guard Devin Gibson and the Roadrunners kept firing on all cylinders. In three exciting games, the Roadrunners defeated the tourney’s top three seeds–McNeese, Northwestern State, and Sam Houston State-capturing the SLC Championship title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Once in the “Big Dance” the Roadrunners did not disappoint. With the help of rising stars Melvin Johnson III and Jeromie Hill, UTSA was able to capture its first ever NCAA tournament win in any sport by knocking off the Alabama State Hornets. The exciting ride ended with a second round loss against the #1 overall seed, Ohio State; but the Roadrunners’ 2010-11 campaign was undeniably one of the best in program history. The catalyst for this success was Gibson. As the floor general, he helped lead the second youngest team in the country to places the program had never been. Gibson finishes his career at UTSA near the top of almost all categories

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Roadrunner basketball cut down the nets as Southland Champions

and will go down as one of the best players ever to don the blue and orange of UTSA. He leaves a young, talented team that has no where to go but up.

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