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Over 1,300 alcohol-related arrests on Main Campus since 2007 UTSA is attempting to address alcohol-related issues with education and in more serious cases UTSAPD involvement.

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paisanonews@sbcglobal.net Since 2007, UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) has been involved in over 1,300 alcohol-related arrests at the Main Campus. At the Downtown Campus, there is a considerably lower number of arrests five in 2007, two in 2008 and none in 2009. The university is attempting to address alcohol-related issues through educational programs. Sexual Health Alcohol and Drug Education for Students (SHADES) Student Peer Education Program is responsible for creating awareness among students on different life choices, such as sexual

health, and drugs and alcohol, as the name implies. Under the direction of Student Health Services, it offers many events and programs throughout the year, free of charge. Events such as Girl’s Night Out and Guy’s Night In, incorporates outreach about alcohol and drugs abuse to students in a laid back comfortable environment. “We want our students to be learning and living a smart educational life,” Bretton Gilmore, director of student health services, said. “Our purpose at UTSA is to teach students how to make good life choices.” Education and awareness is used, not only to bring out poten-

tial issues but to tackle present ones. Currently, alcohol is allowed at University Oaks for residents of legal age with strict discretion regulations. However, if an underage student is caught drinking, or alcohol is consumed publicly, UTSAPD officers have the authority to issue court appearance citation, make an arrest if necessary or issue Minor in Possession (MIP) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citations. “President Romo is taking an active role. He appointed committee members to look very closely [at the issue]”, states Gilmore. “The goal is to make UTSA a safe and minimal risk environment for all

students.” Alcohol sales on campus would increase campus revenue, yet several off-campus venues close to UTSA, such as Cantina and España Bar, have already been established as student “hot spots” to drink and socialize after hours. “I personally don’t see The Cantina, as a business, being greatly affected,” The Cantina head bartender Chris Mulkey, said. “Most of our crowd is college kids, who just want to get out of school, drink and hang out with their friends. I doubt they would do the same thing on campus. “They’re already in school all week, so they need somewhere else to go for the week-end.

That’s why around 50-70 percent of our clientele are students,” Mulkey said. However, the availability of alcohol on campus may have special appeal. While some students express concern over mixing academics with alcohol, others are in favor of drinking a few cold ones after a test. “I think it will give school more tradition; make it a less commuter campus,” Adrian De Leon, sophomore computer science major, said. “You can easily drink off-campus, but there is more of a social experience on-campus.” See ALCOHOL, Page 3

Fourth annual Family Fest held Downtown UTSA Jennifer Cisneros

paisanonews@sbcglobal.net Family Fest, a fall celebration connecting the downtown campus with a family-friendly educational and interactive program was sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the UTSA Office of Student Activities on Saturday, Oct. 11. In the Bill Miller Plaza the UTSA community was offered free hot dogs, face painting, ring tosses, moon bounces and custom street signs. “Family Fest began four years ago to provide an involvement opportunity for

evening and graduate students who typically Robert and Jennie Trejo from ZooMagination educated children about exotic animals’ lifestyles and shared the importance to protect our natural environment with animals. Prickles the African hedgehog; Sienna, the two - toed sloth; Legend, the blue and gold macaw native to Central and South America and the most eye-opening was Salazar, the Hog Island Boa from Nicaragua. Four children held a live Boa constrictor. “It has been incredible with so many kids and their parents; we’ve had a good

time,” said Eric Arellano, coed career counselor, said, “We had a spider ring toss and it was a lot of fun to see the children excited about the animals.” The family fest would not be complete without handmade balloons. Children of all ages, even adults waited in line for their personal crafted concoctions. The inner childhood had adults wearing blue and orange inflated football hats, princess pink head toppers and monkey hugging hats. “My favorite part is the balloons,” said Zachary Bravo, 4, as he was wearing a balloon hat with eye balls bulging from all

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sides. “I thought it was a lot of fun, it was a very good way to bring the whole community together,” Kristina Silveira, senior education major, said. “I liked the animals from ZooMagination, the magic show and the balloons.” The Family Fest also had a family magic show featuring Mike Bliss and his sons, The Incredible Bliss Brothers, Steven, 8 and Zachary, 9. They appeared on FOX’s 30 Seconds to Fame and ranked top 35 of 100,000 acts from NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Mike Bliss had a variety tricks

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Human Trafficking Senator Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio) is hosting a Human Trafficking Summit on Tuesday, October 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Texas at San Antonio downtown campus. The summit will be held in the Buena Vista Theater located in the Buena Vista Building at 501 West Durango Boulevard. The goal of the summit is to explore methods of prevention, identification, investigation, and prosecution of this crime and to seek strategies to aid survivors. The summit will bring together a diverse group of national, state, and local experts committed to combating human traffickers and raising awareness of this inhuman practice. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world today. Further, twentyfive percent of all human trafficking victims are in Texas, with the I-10 corridor between El Paso and Houston serving as one of the main routes for human traffickers in the United States. “Unfortunately, human trafficking is a fast-growing criminal industry,” said Senator Van de Putte. “It is imperative that Texas undertake proactive measures to bring an end to this form of modern-day slavery.” The summit is presented by Senator Van de Putte in conjunction with the City of San Antonio, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc., Texas AntiTrafficking in Persons and Child Sexual Exploitation Coalition, and CHILDREN AT RISK.

Early Voting Early voting will take play October 18th - 29th on the bottom floor of the University Center Phase III (Main campus). The Student Government Association at UTSA is organizing a large voter registration drive. An award will be given at our annual Spring University Life Awards to the student or student organization who registers the most students to vote. No political candidate paraphernalia may be displayed near your registration site. Student Government will keep track of all registration forms and will turn them in to the Bexar County Elections Office.

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at his fingertips from a disappearing-reappearing act to card tricks and unicycling. His sons’ the incredible duo astounded the audience with their nationally known mind reading act. The boys were blind-folded with their backs facing the audience as their father Bliss asked for random personal articles from the audience’s purses and wallets. The Bliss brothers named off a variety of items such as, currency denomination, height, date of birth, eye color and the last four digits of credit cards. This act left the crowd speechless and pondering in amazement. “It was a lot of fun,” Michael Date, library assistant said, “The magic show was excellent and I’ll have to plan on coming next year with my girlfriend and her children - the kids really enjoyed it.”

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“It all comes down to students knowing their limits” Luis Plascencia, senior architecture major, said. “People might go drunk to class, and even become disruptive. It’s all a matter of drinking responsibly. Drinking is a part of the college experience; it creates a social construct among fellow peers. We as students just need to be aware of the risks and act upon our judgment in order to have a fun, chill time with our friends.”

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Republican celebrity, Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, more commonly called Joe the Plumber spoke at UTSA on Monday Oct. 18. He discussed his views on politics and spoke of his dislike of both President Barack Obama and Senator John McCain.

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Americans: lazy, fatigued or just stupid? The upcoming election hasn’t captured the attention of UTSA students. Take for example, the lack of student interest when mid-term political candidate representatives as well as judicial candidates filled the Sombrilla last week. The speakers looked out into an area that was about as empty as a lecture classroom on a Monday morning. Students entered the Sombrilla and just kept walking. The most appalling part of the event was that most people just walked by leaving the bipartisan cronies in the dust. It’s bad enough that few students can name their Student Government president is. It’s even sadder that people still be-

lieve their current U.S. president is Muslim. Still, despite the noticeable lack national media coverage of midterm elections, I think it’s fairly important to stay up to date on the local authorities running for office. Texas seems to like the perception that it prefers Christian, Caucasian and non-slave owning history textbooks. Of course it’s those types of laws that the public complains about after they have been enacted. Whoops. When the textbook committee made the final decision Texas residents had very little response. Maybe that’s really what the American people want. Our national polls today are answered by a small percent of population - at best. The major media networks run hundreds of polls each day to provide what they believe to be a

logical representation of American’s opinions. This year UTSA students seem to be more interested in complaining about the recent cutbacks in shuttle transportation. There were so many factors in the result of that survey but the fact remains that student response is lacking. Students make large efforts to inquire about their financial aid. Maybe it’s the idea that since it’s their money it is worth keeping watch over. It’s ironic then that UTSA student regard money given to them from the government with such value and not other important things as well - such as that is running our government. Joseph Tidline Editor-in-Chief

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Gabby Hernandez Freshman/ Undecided “At least five hours per day.”

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that you can dig out of some abandoned coupon site, giving one free Redbox rental on a credit card. But you deserve better than that, if I had the time, I would tell each of you this personally as I pointed the way towards the multimedia section of the UTSA library, where DVD’s, vinyl records and CD’s all reside. Cinematographic wonders, personal moments crafted toward your ability to construe and misconstrue in any way you want. When I glare at the tuition confirmation often negative thoughts arise if even for a moment. I spend hours studying without much “me” time. I should take advantage of the gym or The Roost. UTSA is saturated with activities and we can be sure that the white remnants on the water fountains is indeed from extra calcium, for there

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The Global Business Club (GBC) serves as a group for College of Business students. It is coordinated through the College of Business of International Relations. The organization provides various opportunities socially and culturally amongst the UTSA student members. Students can learn about international business through forums and meetings. The GBC’s mission is to “build programs that meet the needs of global society, promoting diversity, and fostering transformative leadership.”

“The group was started five years ago in 2005 by the former Associate Dean of College of Business, Dr. Victoria Jones,” Operations Director of GBC, Alian Yake said. The club was re-started about a year ago. “The club is hosted out of the College of International Business. It promotes their programs and represents the college partnership with the Free Trade Alliance,” Executive Director of the GBC, Ryan Zapata said. The GBC is fully aligned with the UTSA 2016 student plan. For those unfamiliar with the 2016 plan, it is explained by Dr. Romo, President of UTSA, “UTSA 2016 sets forth plans to enrich educational experiences and enable higher levels of student success at both the undergraduate and

graduate levels, while promoting access and affordability within the state’s Closing the Gaps goals.” For the GBC to be fully aligned with the university’s 2016 plan, it provides members with opportunities to work toward the goal of UTSA achieving Tier One Status. GBC members share knowledge about current global business affairs and political topics. Not only do members have a chance to discuss those matters, but they also have the opportunity to share ideas with other members. “This organization allows people from all over the country to talk and share ideas that are an interest to learn about and I expect to be able to share information about various countries,” extended freshman visitor from

Japan, Aya Nishimura said. Some of the members learned about the organization’s meeting from posters in the International Office of Business. “I first heard about the club in my International Management class and I thought it would be a good way to meet new people and learn more about possible internships,” senior Jonathan Igoa said. “What seems to be really interesting is the International Buddies Program, which is where club members are paired up with an international student and help them learn more about San Antonio and the community,” added Igoa. The GBC’s inspiration comes from the word diversity. Even though it is a single word, for the

Career Services, beacon of hope

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In a time when many people are learning to do much more with less, there is a shining beacon of hope. Here at UTSA, Career Services has been fortunate, considering the economic situation and lack of jobs available for graduates. While many other universities have had to cut their spending budget and cut their staffs in order to stay in service, UTSA Career Services has been able to keep a constant budget and has had the opportunity of hiring more staff only to help students in guiding their career paths. Career Services has been successful in managing their budget. “Because we are funded by student fees and the school keeps expanding, we don’t have to worry about cutting our budget. We are very fortunate unlike many other universities,” Audrey J. Magnusson, assistant director of Careers Services said. In fact, a survey in 2009 from the National Association of Colleges and Employers indicate that only 19.7 percent of graduates who applied for jobs would be hired. Compare that to 2008, where 51 percent were hired. That is a 31.3 percent decrease in only a year’s time leaving many students and graduates discouraged to say the least. Although Career Services has a lot to offer, then number of students who use the service is minimal. “Eighty-five percent of students

organization, it holds a strong meaning. Diversity contributes to new found group’s developments. One of the objectives of the GBC is to “increase and enhance Global Business Club’s member involvement through various leadership opportunities.” Even though it is only one of the club’s many objectives the club has, it provides members a system to explore different opportunities. Meetings for the club are held on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Business Building and international cuisine is served at each meeting. November 17 will be the launch of UTSA’s International Education Week. This will be the first time UTSA celebrates International Education as a week long event.

who use Career Services are more successful in finding and landing a job,” Magnusson said. “I do understand why students don’t utilize our services though. Students are very busy, with homework and trying to make ends meet. Overall I think students get distracted.” Students somehow find their way there; Magnusson says, “When things are difficult, students are more engaged. Students are worried about finding a job so they come to Career Services for help.” Although students are engaged in bettering their career futures many students in other universities are struggling to find jobs and they are getting desperate, even blaming their university. A recent graduate of Monroe College even went so far as to sue her Office of Career Advancement for not providing employment advice for over $70,000 of her past paid tuition. Career Services sends approximately four to five emails with information about upcoming mock interviews, job recruiters and unfortunately some students don’t know what Career Services offers. “I know where Career Services is, but I have never needed to go,” mechanical engineering major and sophomore, Brandon Love said. Career Services has been able to offer students new programs and services. UTSA’s online job bank allows students to upload their resume and search for recent job postings providing over 500 job postings

a day. All the jobs posted on the Job Bank are also EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) screened. The EEOC is a federal law that makes any discrimination against a job applicant or an employee illegal. If a student needs help with writing a professional resume, he or she can use new software that has been added to the career services account called Resume Wizard. The software allows for students to upload the important information to be seen by prospective employers and the software creates the resume. Going to Career Services also means students can have one-onone time to discuss issues such as what should I do with my degree? Where do I look for a job? And even allows students to talk about graduate school. The counselors at Career Services also want students to feel that they can come hoping to find the right tools to land their dream job. “I once had a student come in here who said she wanted to find an internship designing her own golf clubs through Callaway. “Although we did not have a direct connection through Callaway we were still able to get her that dream internship,” Magnuson said. “We know people want/need to be practical about choosing a career, but you don’t have to be cynical. Students should keep their dream job in mind. After all, dreams can still come true.”

Put out or sit out?

“Why don’t I have a boyfriend?” This was the question on of my close friends asked me after watching one of those romantic Hollywood movies: boy meets girl, girl rejects boy, boy makes up for whatever he did wrong and boy has passionate make-up sex with girl. Watching movies like this can evoke such questions as, how much sex do I have to have to get a boyfriend and does sex really matter n a relationship? My friend then proceeds to tell me how she finds herself attractive and how great of person she is. I reply, “Mother Teresa was an awesome person and she died a virgin.” All kidding aside, assuming that my friend is beautiful and awesome– why doesn’t she have a boyfriend? In trying to answer this question, I enlist the help of my fellow guy friends. Some of them said sex had to be in their relationship because they needed to have it, others said sex was not a factor in dating a girl because

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they would get it elsewhere and one guy said he passes up girls that don’t for lack of a better term, “put out.” This last guy’s comment didn’t set well with me. What if you’re passing up wonderful people because they don’t “put out?” If you’re in a relationship, think about the one you are with now. Isn’t it strange to think what would happen if they chose not to have sex? Would you still be with that person? Sex does limit the dating pool and while some of us are drowning others have boats, life jackets and life–savers. Some guys laughably suggest that my friend needs to find guys that are willing to go without having sex until their married. It’s understandable that we are in college and while some of us are discovering new knowledge, some of us are discovering new positions. So, where are these guys that are willing to wait?

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24 different characters, thus requiring 24 different actors. However this rendition of Shakespeare’s play was performed with only five actors, each actor playing the roles of at least four different characters. Memorizing the different roles presented a challenge to the travelling actors, but their struggle wasn’t apparent onstage. Devon Black, who played Hyppolyta, Helena, Quince, Moth, Mustardseed and the First Fairy said that acting in this play was, “very difficult, but I wouldn’t give it up for anything.” The only visuals this performance used were a few minor props such as hats and scarves to represent the different characters that each actor was playing. The scenes were created only by imagination, rather than a visual set and the costumes for this play were held to such minimum that in fact they could hardly be considered costumes at all. More as uniforms, each actor wore black pants and a green shirt, with the exception of Julian Rivett (Theseus, Puck, Snout and Peaseblossom) who wore green pants and a black shirt. The lighting was minimal, yet drastic, and created elongated shadows on the walls that served as backdrops and all sound effects were impressively created by the cast members themselves, including background music during scenes in which the fairies performed. The impressive acting was more than enough to draw the audience’s full attention and with limited lighting and no apparent set design; this cast had everyone wishing to see more.

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Roadrunners sweeps Nicholls State University The volleyball team’s win on Saturday Oct. 16 over Nicholls (25-12, 2522, 25-15), put them at 7-1 in SLC play and 13-9 overall. Featured in the photo are team members Elise Huskey (6), Kendra Rowland (12) and Megan Schauffele (24)

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paisanosports@sbcglobal.net The Rugby team, established last year by sophomores Nick Stephens and Andrew Skagerberg, plays a lesser known sport on campus, but one that has steadily grown since its creation. “We get more people coming to practice every day,” Stephens, the team captain, said. “We have a good shot at winning the D3 championship.” Although Stephens and Skagerberg have played rugby since high school, the team does not have many seasoned players. Regardless, the team was able to defeat St. Mary’s University in its first game 22-15. Skagerberg hoped for a more decisive victory, but he is optimistic that the team will fare better in its first cup game against the University of Houston, Oct. 16. “We weren’t conditioned as well as we would like to be, and they caught up,” Skagerberg a political science

major, said. “I think we’ve improved in the last two weeks, and the new players understand the game better.” But the rivalry doesn’t extend off the field. “After the games, the teams usually get together,” Stephens said. “It’s not like football where there’s rivalry. After the games, we’re cool with each other and have fun.” Skagerberg said he can tell a lot about people by the way they handle themselves at practice. “It tests people’s characters,” Skagerberg said, “when they keep coming out even though they’ve been injured.” Stephens and Skagerberg agreed that the best part about rugby is the sense of brotherhood that comes with going through such a physically demanding sport together. “It’s a bonding sport,” Skagerberg said. “You become a lot closer as people. It helps when you get pancaked by 200-pound men, and your players have to pick you up and tell you where you are.”

Skagerberg currently has a pulled groin, two rolled ankles, a tweaked hamstring, two pinched nerves in his back and cramps in his calves. These injuries occurred in just two weeks of playing. “On the field you know your teammates have your back,” Skagerberg said. “Off the field when people know you play rugby they have respect for you because you have what it takes to play.” Stephens is still looking for more players to complete a 30-member team. Skagerberg attributed some of the interest to potential players watching the team practice—rugby is, until football begins, the only club sport allowed to tackle. Skagerberg also emphasized that experience— even knowledge about rugby—isn’t required for a student to come to practice. “No tryouts,” Skagerberg said. “Just come out. If you like it—stay.”

Cardenas, Fish lead Roadrunners yet again goUTSA.com Junior Albert Cardenas and freshman Samantha Fish topped the UTSA men’s and women’s cross country teams yet again at Saturday’s Chili Pepper Festival. Cardenas helped lead the men to a top 10 finish in the 50-team field with his 52nd-place performance. The Converse native covered the 10,000-meter Arkansas Cross Country Course trail in 30:56.28 to pace the Roadrunners for the fifth time in as many meets this fall. Junior Cole Reveal was the next UTSA runner to cross the finish line, as the Frisco native placed 77th (31:22.45). Fellow third-year teammate Daniel Balbontin was two spots behind in 31:23.81. Oklahoma State easily defended its team title with 22 points. The Cowboys were led by Colby Lowe (29:10.97), who won the race for the second consecutive year. Lowe led four OSU runners that crossed the line in first through fourth place. The Road-

runners finished 10th with 359 points. Meanwhile, Fish topped the UTSA women for the fourth meet in a row with her 73rd-place effort. The Los Fresnos native clocked an 18:33.86 in the 5k race. Fellow first-year teammate Isabel Balbontin (93rd/18:44.55) was the next-highest finisher for the Birds, who finished the day in 22nd place in the 56-team field. Oklahoma State also won the women’s crown with its 68 points and Indiana’s Sarah Pease claimed the individual championship in 17:04.67. Four Roadrunners also were in action at the Concrodia Texas Invitational on Saturday. Junior Al Johnson led the men’s contingent with his 26thplace performance (16:23), while Lauren Losoya paced the women (20th/19:30). UTSA will return to the course on Thursday, Oct. 28, when it travels to Beaumont for the Southland Conference Championships.

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