The Paisano Volume 47 Issue 19

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September 25, 2012

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news@paisano-online.com With the upcoming presidential elections in November, prospects are not looking so promising for Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney.

Following the release of a video from one of Romney’s private events earlier this year, a Gallup poll has found that Independents are less likely to vote for Romney by a wide margin. Polls this year have shown that most voters have already made up their minds ahead of the election in November, and any shift towards either candidate could have huge implications, according to Nate Silver of the New York Times.

Romney, who was governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007, gave a speech on May, 17, 2012 at a fundraiser held at a private residence in Boca Raton, Fla. In his speech, Romney allegedly commented that, “47 percent of the country are people who are dependent upon the government, who believe they are victims, who believe the government has the responsibility to take care of them, who believe they are entitled to health care, food, housing, you name it,” Romney said. “My job is not to worry about people who won’t take personal responsibility and care for themselves.”

Romney’s speech was recorded and leaked to Mother Jones, a nonprofit magazine. It can be found on a multitude of internet sites including USA Today. “Obama and his campaign officials

call Romney’s remarks, ‘Callous and shocking,’” said USA Today reporters.

Since its release the video has caused a storm of controversy, as Mitt Romney has had to defend his remarks referring to the 47 percent of Americans who do not pay income taxes.

A Gallup Poll conducted by USA Today stated, “Over half of the independents say the video won’t make a difference in their vote. Those who say it will have an effect by 2-to-1; 29 percent to 15 percent say it makes them less likely rather than more likely to support the GOP Presidential nominee.”

Due to his remarks, Romney appears to be a person “who only cares for the rich,” said BusinessWeek.

“Romney implies that the 47 percent in question did not pay income tax.”

According to Joshue Green of BusinessWeek this is misleading because only about ten percent of people did not pay taxes, mostly retires.

Green argued, “Another reason fewer Americans are paying taxes is because they are unemployed.” Green refers to the Earned Income Tax Credit created in 1975 by Democratic Senator Russell Long of Louisiana as another reason some Americans are not paying in when tax season rolls around. EITC is a wage subsidy for the working poor. “It functions as an offset to income tax in order to offer an incentive to work.

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Freshman wide receiver Kenny Bias eludes a defender as the Roadrunners improved to 4-0 this season, the best start in program history. See Page 7 for full story.

Proposed 85 mph speed limit w o u l d b e n a t i o n ’s f a s t e s t David Smith Intern

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The pool at the UTSA recreation center has been closed since Dec. 3, 2011.

Rec pool to remain closed until pipes are fixed David Glickman Contributing Writer

news@paisano-online.com Any students who have visited the recreation center have been greeted with a “closed” sign next to the barren cement. The pool at the UTSA recreation center has been closed since Dec. 3 of last year. No formal explanation for the closure was ever given, but student speculation have ranged from pipe problems to the Texas drought.

The truth, however, is a bit more complicated.

“The pool was losing an average of 30,000 gallons of water per day,” said Laura Monroe, director of UTSA campus recreation.

This massive water loss forced the university to shut down the pool until

a contractor could fix and repair the problem. However, problems arose as the contractor declared part-way through their repairs to the pool’s pipes that they were not going to continue at no cost to the university. This, in turn, caused all repair to be halted until an independent firm could finish an investigation of the area.

New repairs on the pool or its pipe system have yet to begin. Monroe, however, remains hopeful for future repairs.

“The campus recreation center will have a solution within the next few months,” Monroe said. “I am hopeful that a resolution will occur soon and Campus Recreation is able to move forward with a plan so that the students and members can once again enjoy the aquatics program.”

Controversy has erupted over the Texas Legislature’s decision to endorse an 85 mph speed limit, the highest in the nation, for the newly developed State Highway 130 tollway. The road stretches 41 miles between Seguin, TX and Georgetown, TX. SH 130 is a state owned toll road developed by the SH 130 Concession Company, part of a consortium of companies headed by the Spanish firm Cintra. The concession agreement grants the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a share of the profits and control of the road after 50 years.

TxDOT plans to use its share for “regional mobility improvements.”

The agreement also stipulates that TxDOT will receive an additional $33 million if the state agreed to raise the speed limit from 80 to 85 mph; the idea is that the higher speed limit will attract more drivers, increasing the road’s profitability.

Higher speeds have been a part of the plan since it began in 2006.

Tests conducted just before the new speed limits were approved

“have shown the designated speed is a safe one,” claimed TxDOT spokeswoman Kelli Reyna, according to the New York Times. Many studies have been conducted on the issue of whether or not faster speeds can really be as safe as slower speeds. The state of Indiana, for example, commissioned civil engineer Nataliya V. Malyshkina to review the statistics of previous

speed increases in the state—first from 55 to 65 mph, and again from 65 to 75 mph—to help determine whether an 80 mph limit would be safe. Malyshkina’s study showed a three percent increase in the accident rate when increasing the speed limit to 65, but only a 0.64 percent increase when the speed was raised to 75 mph.

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The Texas Legislature has decided to endorse an 85 mph speed limit on the newly developed State Highway 130 tollway.

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Speed Limit: critics warn of safety hazard From Page 1

She explained that the results may be due to heightened driver awareness or that the roads assigned with higher speed limits were inherently safer.

Texas already has roads with 80 mph speed limits, such as I-35 north of Austin. “It’s the difference in speed that’s dangerous,” contended junior engineering major Chris von Brecht.

Brecht implied that if everyone on SH 130 drives a similar speed, it would be no more dangerous than roads with lower speed limits.

On the other hand, some students feel the new road might be a little too fast for them. “I would be too nervous,” said graduate art student Adrian Cul-

A massive breakout in a Mexican prison occured just 150 miles southwest San Antonio last week

Dozens escape from Mexican prison along US border Magalieh Acosta Contributing Writer

news@paisano-online.com Last week, CNN reported that 129 inmates escaped from a Mexican prison near the U.S. border. They did not flee through an underground, 21 foot tunnel, as authorities initially reported.

Instead, the inmates simply walked out of the front door.

Federal and local police launched a manhunt after the inmates escaped Monday, Sept. 17, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico roughly 150 miles southwest of San Antonio, close to the border town of Eagle Pass, TX. Officials said that it took prison guards an hour to notice that one-fifth of the prison population was missing.

“We don’t rule anything out,” Coahuila’s secretary for public security, Jorge Luis Morán Delgado, said, according to the New York Times.

“Nobody saw them? That doesn’t sound very convincing to me,” Delgado added.

Authorities later arrested prison director Miguel Angel Resendiz and 15 other prison employees who were charged with aiding the escape.

The New York Times also noted that President of Mexico Felipe Calderon condemned the escape, calling it “deplorable” and added that the “vulnerability of state institutions of justice must be corrected.”

However, the overflowing state prisons in Mexico are poorly equipped to handle suspects facing federal drug and weapon trafficking and weapons charges. The prosecutor’s office reported that 86 of the escapees were serving federal sentences or awaiting trial for federal offenses.

“You have drug smugglers, rapists, a little of everything,” Thomas Herrera, sheriff of Maverick county in Texas, said, according to the Daily Beast.

Additionally, there is insufficient funding at the state prison in Piedras Negras, which is not equipped with security cameras. According to Delgado, the prison is also understaffed because Coahuila has been cleaning up security forces by firing employees who fail lie detector tests and similar strategies intended to weed out corruption.

As a result, the state has had trouble recruiting police officers and guards because there is little interest in those jobs, Delgado added.

On the other side of the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said that they were aware of the escape and have been in touch with Mexican officials.

“CBP is aware of the reported jail break in northern Mexico, and out of an abundance of caution, has placed its officers and agents in the Eagle Pass, Texas area on alert,” said spokesman Dennis Smith.” At this point, CBP has no reports of escapees attempting to cross the border.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has two stations in Eagle Pass, but Smith declined to say how many agents were stationed there, citing security concerns.

“We will continue coordinating with our Mexican counterparts as we monitor this situation,” Smith said, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Several mass prison breaks have taken place in Mexico since 2010. Two years ago, over 140 inmates escaped from the Nuevo Laredo prison in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas. Forty one guards were charged with aiding the escape, the largest prison break in recent memory.

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There are other concerns besides the speed. For Jamie Garrison, it’s the absence of service stations. “There’s nothing out there,” she said, “and my car is kind of rickety.” Though the new toll road will likely attract businesses, early adopters may need to take this into consideration.

Finally, the cost is a large concern.

Though the final rates have not been released, the initial estimate of 12.5 cents per mile was reported for standard vehicles. The toll system implemented by SH 130 will be entirely electronic.

The tollway is scheduled to open on November 11.

Romney: those who pay no income tax ‘believe they are victims’ From Page 1

“Conservatives like it because it encouraged the poor to lift themselves out of poverty, rather than collect welfare,” said Green.

President Ronald Reagan later expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit as a part of the 1986 tax reforms.

David Brooks of the New York Times commented that Romney is critical of President Obama “for dividing the nation into two groups: the makers and the moochers.”

Yet, Obama has made a statement in retaliation to Romney’s critical views of America’s financial situation. Obama said, “Americans are not victims…voters want to make sure that their president is not writing off big chunks of the country.” The 47 percent described, according to BusinessWeek, are “Obama supporters who depend on government and believe they are victims.”

On the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Obama commented, “My expectation is that if you want to be president, you have to work for everyone, not just for some.”

In the heat of the 47 percent debate Mitt Romney’s income tax return history was brought into the national spotlight again when those returns were released to the media last week.

“Romney’s returns showed that he had paid millions of dollars in taxes every

year to the U.S. Government. Between 2010 and 2011, Romney donated seven million dollars to charity. He has also paid 100 percent of what he has owed in taxes,” according to Mitt Romney’s campaign website.

However, Democrats seized this opportunity to portray Mitt Romney as out of touch with ordinary Americans. “Obama raised questions about Romney’s offshore accounts, his ties to Bain Capital and an investment firm he owned between 1984 and 2002, as well as charitable deductions, claiming Romney’s details of his return were vague,” said Gregory Korte of USA Today.

Korte claimed that in his 2011 tax return, “Romney reduced the deductions he claimed for charity to maintain his promise that he had paid not less than 13 percent in taxes for any recent year.”

Romney’s generous donations to charity and good intentions are not enough for Democrats though. In a statement to the Miami Herald, Obama’s deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter claimed, “today’s release of Mitt Romney’s 2011 tax return confirms what we already knew—that people like Romney pay a lower tax rate than many middle-class families because of a set of complex loopholes and tax shelters only available to those at the top.”

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Editorial

A document of the French Revolution, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen declares “The free communication of ideas and opinions is one of the most precious of the rights of man. Every citizen may, accordingly, speak, write and print with freedom, but shall be responsible for such abuses of this freedom as shall be defined by law.”

Americans have the luxury of free speech through the protection of the first amendment, but with this great power comes greater responsibility -

understanding the consequences of words. It is vital to consider the effect of words before speaking, regardless of the circumstance.

When students voice their opinions in class, the result can be beneficial to other students and professors, but the result could also be disruptive to the learning process. Students monopolizing the conversation or dominating arguments with the professor or another student benefits no one.

Some would argue that Mitt Romney may have cost himself the election

The era of the United States space shuttle program officially came to an end on Friday, Sept.

21 when the space shuttle Endeavour flew on the back of a specialized Boeing 747 from Edwards Air Force Base in California to the Los Angeles International Airport. From there the vessel will be readied to travel to the California Museum of Science, also in Los Angeles.

The Endeavour’s final journey began Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where it had resided after its retirement last year.

Following an overnight stop at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas,

the shuttle flew to Edwards on Thursday, Sept. 20.

It was a quiet end to a program that, for 30 years, was the state of the art technology in space flight. Of the five shuttles that served the American people, two were lost to disaster.

The Challenger suffered a catastrophic explosion during a launch in 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven astronauts on board. In 2003, the Columbia disintegrated on reentry over Texas with the loss of all seven astronauts on board.

The other three—Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavour—were retired last year and given to museums across the country. The Atlantis has been exhibited at Kennedy Space Center; the Discovery is on display at the UdvarHazy Center in Virginia, a wing of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

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article on the then-new plus/minus system, “UTSA moves to plus/minus system,” I was sorely dissatisfied by last week’s revisit of the issue, entitled “Professors, students still split over plus/minus grading.” The article completely glossed over pressing issues that have arisen since the system’s implementation, as well as preexisting issues presented when I first wrote the article that are no less relevant today.

Since the system was first implemented, concerns have arisen, not about the system itself, but about faculty’s tendency to not share their grading policy in their syllabus. This issue has arisen in Student Government as well as multiple university-wide committee discussions. If the author had done his homework, this well-known concern would have made it into the article.

Far more pressing than this, the article completely overlooked the fact that the statistics, both from UT Austin’s use of the system and projections for future UTSA GPAs were skewed in one key way: they looked at an overall average of GPAs. Specifically, last week’s article states that UT Austin’s GPA deflation was “only two hundredths of a point.”

Trivializing this admittedly-small number would make sense if every grade from A-D had an equivalent plus and minus counterpart, making the deflation even across all students,

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ing against the re-election of Vladmir Putin. The three women knew the risks involved when they entered the Cathedral in Moscow. They must have concluded that their protests were more important than any repercussions that could have followed, for they are now spending two years in a penal colony.

Words may be the most powerful tool we have. They should be used with care.

It is important that these revolutionary vehicles are preserved as museum pieces because they represent what we can do when we are united in one cause. The space shuttle was the most advanced man-made object of its time, and, every time it flew, it flew with the promise of the American people.

The space shuttle brought pride to the American people from 1981-2011 in the same way as the manned programs of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo from 1962-72. The craft of these missions of exploration were preserved so that future generations could see firsthand the technological marvel of the late 20th century.

This country already has a history of saving historic vehicles. In the early 20th century the height of technology were battleships. When their purpose in war had been deemed unnecessary

by technology, most were scrapped but some, like the USS Texas in Houston, were saved as museum ships so that future generations of Americans could tour the decks of ships that played a part in preserving the American way of life.

Now the three space shuttles that flew in space and survived to retirement will get to take their place in the “museum” of American transportation. They will be there for future generations to tour and see the technology that took countless men and women into space where they furthered the knowledge of the human race.

Stephen Whitaker Managing Editor

Guest Column Plus/minus detrimental to ‘A’ students A Tier One transformation As the author of the original Paisano but this is not the case. Because of a lack of a meaningful “A+” grade, which would theoretically be worth 4.33 grade points, “A students” are penalized. Students with a B or lower average have the grade differences come out in the wash, having their minusgrades canceled out by their plusgrades, but A students are not as lucky.

It can be trivially shown that the two hundredths of a point deflation is being thrust almost solely on the backs of the top percent of students who were formerly maintaining 4.0s, but now have the potential of getting an A- for the same quality of work previously produced. If the system is analyzed with any significant level of discerning, it’s clear that “A students” are, by far, receiving the brunt of the deflative damage.

As UTSA continues to push toward Tier One, which has a large emphasis on gaining and retaining a high caliber of student, rules such as the plus/minus system are a massive hindrance.

When the top UTSA students leave for graduate school, applying to some of the top schools in the nation, every hundredth of a grade point will make a difference. This system is a detriment to those students future aspirations.

It’s a detriment to the meritocracy that a university is meant to be.

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with his recent comments at a private fundraiser. Without realizing the consequences of his statements, Romney declared that the 47 percent of Americans who don’t pay income taxes feed off of the government and are unable to support themselves. Many infuriated Americans expressed their lack of desire to vote for him in the upcoming election due to these public statements.

On a grander scale, three members of the Russian band Pussy Riot were arrested on Feb. 26, 2012, for protest-

Commentary Space shuttles join battleships as American museum pieces

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What an exciting time to be a student at UTSA! In addition to the robust variety of degree programs we offer, our university is advancing toward Tier One status and creating wonderful new experiences for our students.

Research suggests that 60 percent of the jobs in the future will require a college degree. At UTSA, part of our focus as we grow to Tier One is working hard to prepare our students for these jobs.

Over the past decade, UTSA has recruited nationally recognized researchers in health, energy, security, sustainability and social development. Now, in addition to classroom instruction, students can gain practical and analytical skills by conducting research alongside their professors.

Similarly, students have an opportunity to participate in outreach programs with one of UTSA’s many partners such as the City of San Antonio, the military or local businesses.

Expanded programs also give students greater options. Today, students can choose to take one of 24 graduate degree programs. Undergraduates have 65 bachelor’s degree programs from which to choose.

As the world has become increasingly interconnected, so has UTSA, by developing new international opportunities for students. Some pursue international research independently.

Others conduct research alongside their professors. Still others integrate traditional study abroad experiences into their academic programs.

Today, our campuses are home to nearly 31,000 students. Each year, our students boast stronger and stronger

academic credentials. This year, half of our freshman class was ranked in the top 25 percent of their graduating classes. We also competed with some of the nation’s best universities to recruit our graduate student population.

As a result, we have developed a rich academic environment where smart people in a variety of disciplines have the opportunity to connect, dialogue and collaborate.

UTSA’s growth is providing unparalleled value to students. And, that value proposition has gained community support. In just three years, our supporters have invested more than $110 million through our inaugural capital campaign. The funds are already providing our students with new transformational opportunities by supporting scholarships, faculty research, outreach programs and campus improvements.

As UTSA continues to make strides toward Tier One, new, enriching opportunities will be available to students, further equipping them with the tools they need to be transformational leaders in the new global environment.

Ricardo Romo UTSA president -----Ricardo Romo became UTSA’s fifth president in 1999. During his tenure, UTSA’s enrollment has grown to nearly 31,000 students, and it has become an institution of first choice for students seeking a college degree. Dr. Romo is a San Antonio native who grew up on the city’s West Side and attended UT Austin on a track scholarship. While at UT Austin, he was the first Texan to run the mile in less than four minutes, a record that lasted 41 years. He earned a Ph.D. in American History from UCLA.

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For as long as UTSA has fostered an active social scene, Sigma Phi Epsilon has had a strong presence as an organization on campus, until a suspension almost a year ago removed them from UTSA for violating anti-hazing rules.

Amidst a storm of rumors, Zachary Rodriguez, senior finance major and president of Sigma Phi Epsilon, sat down with the Paisano to discuss the fraternity’s removal from campus and how they’re coping with their threeyear suspension.

Founded in 1979, Sigma Phi Epsilon is UTSA’s oldest fraternity chapter. The “SigEps,” as they’re commonly called in the Greek community, built a brotherhood based on the cardinal principles of “virtue, diligence and brotherly love.”

As with any fraternity or sorority, Sigma Phi Epsilon must fulfill social and philanthropic expectations. The national fraternity headquarters officially champions the cause for youth AIDS. San Antonio, however, lacks any major youth AIDS charitable organization, so the local chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon donates their time to the Boysville Orphanage. The brothers interact with children and help clean up the area surrounding the home.

According to Rodriguez, Sigma Phi Epsilon is always looking to diversify their potential members and remain flexible. He believes the ideal characteristics of a future brother to include someone who exhibits “leadership

experience, drive, and is eager to gain knowledge and make the most of their college experience.”

Rodriguez also believes that these characteristics make SigEps stand out among other fraternities on campus.

“Every fraternity is similar, but it’s our members that set us apart,” he said.

The majority of fraternities and sororities require their recruits to undergo some sort of initiation ritual.

When rituals cross the line between a test and mistreatment, it can be construed as hazing. Unfortunately for the SigEps, the hazing accusations brought against them have resulted in the removal of Sigma Phi Epsilon from campus for the next three years.

A publication on the UTSA Student Affairs website stated that Sigma Phi Epsilon was found to have committed violations of: failure to report hazing, consumption of questionable liquids, partial nudity and burning of the skin.

“After everything we’ve been through with Student Judicial Affairs, I’m not going to say it wasn’t hazing- it was hazing,” said Rodriguez, who was present when the incident in question occurred.

“The event was an accident, no pledges were involved, no alcohol was involved. It was just bad planning.”

Details of the incident cannot be shared in order to comply with Student Conduct and Community Standards, formerly known as Student Judicial Affairs, and to protect the privacy of the fraternity. However, Rodriguez made it clear that what happened was “hazing by definition but because of improper planning, someone was

injured, and that was construed as hazing.”

Word of the event then came back to Student Conduct and Community Standards when a concerned parent called the school to determine what was going on. Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life Kevin Price said of the event, “we were informed that a student had been injured during a fraternity ritual process.”

When the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards receives a complaint or allegation involving a violation of the student code of conduct, they can then decide to either dismiss or investigate the case.

“There was ample evidence indicating that hazing may have taken place and that further investigation was necessary,” said Price, “if we have credible evidence that hazing may have occurred, we will investigate.”

On Sep. 5, 2011, Sigma Phi Epsilon was temporarily suspended from campus until a full investigation could take place. According to Price, during an investigation, Student Conduct and Community Standards conducts an investigation by extensively interviewing witnesses.

Rodriguez eventually received an email before the 2011 Thanksgiving break notifying him of the fraternity’s four-year suspension. The SigEps appealed to the university for a shorter sentence and, as a result, their suspension was reduced to only three years.

When determining how severe a punishment might be, Price said Student Conduct and Community Standards takes into consideration the

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The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon volunteer at a camp for children with disabilities during the fall 2011 semester.

severity of the hazing, past history of conduct and how well the group responded to the problem.

Sigma Phi Epsilon first encountered trouble with the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards in 2008 but was allowed to remain on campus. Other UTSA Greek organizations that have been found to be in violation of hazing are Phi Mu in 2010, Gamma Delta in 2009 and Delta Sigma Phi in 2007.

When the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon were notified of their temporary removal from campus, they were in complete shock. “None of the alumni or the national headquarters thought the event was severe enough for suspension,” claimed Rodriguez.

“The national fraternity has seen much larger instances of hazing… we knew we would have consequences, but we didn’t expect suspension,” he added.

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pus, Sigma Phi Epsilon is not recognized as an official fraternity at UTSA, and because of regulations placed on them by Student Conduct and Community Standards, the SigEps cannot recruit members.

Instead, the brothers must identify themselves as members of a national organization. Rodriguez and the other SigEps still maintain a fraternal bond.

They engage in other student activities such as studying together and going to football games- but not as an official fraternity.

After three years, when Sigma Phi Epsilon is allowed back on campus, the national fraternity will once again regain a presence at UTSA. Rodriguez is graduating and plans to help out as a member of fraternity alumni.

For now, the SigEps must be content with life as unofficial members of the Greek community.

Omega Psi Phi:

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Chapter of the Year

Omega Psi Phi, founded on Nov. 17, 1911 at Howard College, has over 750 chapters around the world.

Sarah Gibbens Paseo Editor paseo@paisano-online.com

The UTSA chapter of Omega Psi Phi wasted no time establishing a high standard for the national fraternity. On Nov. 17, 1911, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington D.C.

by Dr. Ernest Everitt Just, Dr. Edgar Amos Love, Dr. Oscar James Cooper and Professor Frank Colman. School teacher Jamel Hastey introduced the national fraternity to UTSA in 2003. Five years later, on Feb. 1, 2008, the Alpha Lambda Delta chapter of Omega Psi Phi was born.

This past summer, fraternity brothers traveled to the 78th International Grand Conclave, a national fraternity meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota where a chapter of the year is announced annually. At the past summer conclave, it was announced that the 2010-2011 chapter of the year was awarded to the Alpha Lambda Delta chapter at UTSA. Willyam “BJ” Winston, a senior communications public relations major, vice-basileus of Omega Psi Phi and 2011-2012 Mr. UTSA attended the convention to see the UTSA chapter receive the award. He explained that the award was especially important because there are 750 chapters eligible for the award. Out of the possible winners, chapters that typically receive the award have been active for multiple generations. The UTSA chapter is only four-years-old.

Winston explained that Omega Psi Phi differs from other fraternities on campus saying, “not only do we socialize and do community service, but we’re friends from top to bottom and very approachable.” Omega Psi Phi holds high standards for its members by looking for future brothers who hold already established Omega Psi Phi ideals, have a 2.5 GPA and 36 credit hours.

Cardinal ideals of Omega Psi Phi include manhood, scholarship and perseverance.

According to Winston, “these are principles we (Omega Psi Phi) carry in everyday life, on campus and throughout the community.”

Winston explained that in order to be considered for the award, the local fraternity must “turn in a packet with a list of events with a write-up on each event. These writeups are then compared to other chapters to determine which one deserves to be chapter of the year.”

It’s not surprising that the Alpha Lambda Delta chapter won chapter of the year, as they credit the creation of an extensive list of events.

Omega Psi Phi engages in a broad range of philanthropic and social activities. One of their most well known events is the “Stop the Violence” forum held every spring that entertains a discussion between students and UTSAPD on police brutality.

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‘The African Queen’ Johnathan Pillow Intern

arts@paisano-online.com This Thursday, Sept. 27, the Cinemark McCreless Market will continue its Cinemark Classic Series with a 1950’s classic: “The African Queen.”

Adapted from a C.S. Forester novel of the same name, this film tells a tale of a strange and unexpected adventure during World War I. The film is about a prudish British missionary, Rose Sayer (Katharine Hepburn), and a coarse boat captain, Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart).

Charlie leads a courier boat named the African Queen through the rivers and swamps of the African wild.

When Rose’s village is raided by German soldiers, she has no choice but to join Charlie who intends to wait out the war on his vessel. Rose, however, turns out to be fierier than she lets on: she devises a plan to get Charlie and herself out of German territory.

Rose proposes that they attempt to escape to Allied territory by taking a notoriously impassable river-path towards a large lake downstream where they could find safety on the other side. Charlie explains that a large German gunboat, the Queen Louisa, is on patrol for British agents near the riverpath, and that Charlie’s boat would surely be shot down.

Rose, however, envisions a way to defeat the Germans: she asks Charlie if he could apply his technical skills to convert some empty oxygen tanks and some blasting jelly into a makeshift torpedo to be used to sink the Louisa; he reluctantly admits that it is possible.

After much coercion, Charlie agrees to convert his own boat into a torpedo.

Thus, the adventure begins. Rose and Charlie’s adventure is unexpected and unusual. The pair faces several daunting obstacles as they navigate the river, including brutal soldiers, shallow swamps and deadly rapids.

The dynamic between Bogart and Hepburn is slightly awkward, which makes their conversations somewhat unsettling.

Although Hepburn’s performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 1951 Academy Awards, it is likely to fall flat on modern audiences. Rose’s quirkiness and passion is often lost in the wake of Hepburn’s awkward performance.

However, whether intentionally or not, Rose and Charlie’s strained relationship happens to give momentum to the story, as does the musical score written by Alan Grey, which relies heavily on the use of discordant melodies to lend a sense of constant uneasiness to the film.

Although its obvious backdrops and its cut-and-paste wildlife montages have grown increasingly outdated, “The African Queen” is still regarded as a classic.

The film’s staying power is likely due to the quality of the original story, which constantly refuses to meet audience’s expectations, and some tricky work from the cinematography team, which captured several novel actionshots at a time when camera equipment was far less mobile. Despite the film’s quirks, it is both interesting and entertaining.

Humphrey Bogart gives an exceptional performance as Charlie Allnut, bringing a true sailor’s mentality to the role. His gruff-yet-loveable character provides tension and comic relief as the film moves towards its delightfully absurd finale.

“The African Queen” will be showing at the Cinemark McCreless Market on New Braunfels Ave on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For ticket prices and further information, go to <www.cinemark.com/cinemark-classic-series>.

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The San Antonio community enjoys First Friday every month at Blue Star.

BA n l a ur t ec e n St e rt wai t rh a n i n t e r e s t i n g p a s t

Jennifer Alejos Intern

arts@paisano-online.com Blue Star Contemporary Art Center may have started 26 years ago as a tire warehouse, but with its dedication to the arts and continuing support from the community, this once shady area has morphed into an art Mecca.

“The community felt a strong need for a contemporary art space,” assistant program director Brittany Parker says. “A whole bunch of artists came together to form a contemporary gallery.” According to Parker, only a few hundred people expected to show up, but with a craving for the arts, Blue Star had an amazing turnout of over 1,000 people. “With a strong demand it just grew into the top art center in San Antonio for contemporary art,” Parker says.

Although Blue Star is known for its gallery openings and monthly First Friday events, the gallery also provides many educational opportunities for

high school students, such as a oneon-one mosaic experience with art legend Alex Rubio.

In this after-school program, respectfully named MOSAIC, companies and organizations commission artwork made from glass tile. Participants then get to design their work with the help of their peers. Once it is completed, the artwork is displayed around the city. Students can see their work become a part of San Antonio history.

People who have never attended a First Friday event are definitely missing out. “I think it is a good gathering of art, artists and people who love art,” says Parker. First Friday, as its name suggests, occurs on the first Friday of every month at Blue Star Contemporary Art Center and throughout the King William area.

Artists set up booths to sell their work to the community while socializing with art lovers. First Friday is a free event and open to the public.

Some of Blue Star’s upcoming events include “Spooky Saturday Family Day 2012” and “Blue Starry Night.”

“Spooky Saturday” will be held in the Blue Star parking lot on Oct. 27. The event, sponsored by H-E-B, will include activity booths for children and young adults, and entertainment from local music groups. Participants may dress in Halloween costumes as they create unique artwork with 15 local artists.

Also on the calendar for Nov. 30 is “Blue Starry Night,” a fundraiser featuring a seated dinner with live music and a silent auction.

Gallery exhibits featured this fall include “San Antonio Painters II,” “Genome” and George Tobolowsky’s “found objects.”

Blue Star would like to expand its reputation further down the river. As part of this new expansion, more contemporary apartment complexes and retail shops are being considered to fill this artistic community.

Sometimes the biggest things in Texas can be found in one of the smallest neighborhoods.

Tomorrow’s possible careers for today’s art majors

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arts@paisano-online.com Many arts majors face difficulty choosing a career path after graduation. With the instability and times getting tougher, many students feel the need to seek degrees in more practical areas (such as business or accounting) instead of following their passions in the arts. While many graduates with a degree in the arts face the stereotype of their degree being deemed useless in the real world, liberal arts degrees have many transferrable skills.

Amanda Pittman, a senior art major at UTSA is an excellent example of many UTSA students who are unaware of what their future holds. Pittman is not altogether certain what she will do with her degree. She says, “I am not sure what I want to do with my major. I really enjoy drawing, I am pretty good at it, but I’ve been told to go into voice acting.”

Because of this unawareness, many art students, such as Amanda Munster-Teiger, feel the need to create a fallback plan. “I am just getting my B.A. Then I will be getting a teacher’s certification, not to teach art because art teaching jobs are very difficult to get. I want to teach elementary school,” she says.

The average annual income for most

art majors is around $30,000, according to Forbes, but colleges with more funding for the arts, such as Rhode Island School of Design and California Institute of the Arts, pay their professors between $63,000 and $82,000.

At the University of North Texas in Denton, those hoping to obtain a position as assistant art professor can expect an estimated salary of $66,000 per year.

For many art majors, however, finding a career in teaching is not ideal because not everyone can or wants to be a teacher; nor have the social skills.

Art is a discipline that promotes pushing the limits and settling to become a professor may constrict these ideals.

Although art majors feel that their degree limits them to take the professor route, many careers involving the creative arts are unknown to these students.

UTSA Career Services offers a wide range of job listings for all disciplines on their website. Students majoring in the arts, art history and music may be the perfect fit for jobs in advertising, teaching or museum curating, among many other fields.

Elizabeth Lyons, who recently became the Blue Star Contemporary Art Center’s program and marketing manager, believes that it is possible for art majors to find jobs in this tough economy. From personal experience as an art graduate, Lyons recommends

that art majors seek internships within the community. Glasstire.com, which lists classified ads for wanted artists, is another good resource for graduates.

Other tips to become a successful art student include learning how to market yourself and network with people in other professions as well as your own, do not be afraid to get your name out there.

A degree is not the only thing that matters. Consider other employable traits, such as carpentry skills, extracurricular activities and previous job experience.

With much of the job market in question, many graduates may be worried about their status, but as Lyons says “it makes it more exciting because when you find something that fits your interest, like I did, you can’t ask for anything better, I would say stay persistent, stay driven, and realize it’s not going to be really easy, but at least you’re doing something you enjoy.”

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The stereotype of the “starving artist” is often a big worry for today’s art students.

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IndiVisible A look into the African-Native American identity

September 25, 2012

Local Events: Thursday, Sept. 27 2 p.m. Film Screening: “The African Queen”

Cinemark McCreless Market (4224 S. New Braunfels) will be screening the 1952 action film, “The African Queen.” In Africa during WWI, a strict missionary requests a drunken riverboat captain to attack an enemy warship. The film will be shown again at 7 p.m. the same day. Tickets are $5 - $7.

7 p.m. Film Screening: “Dirty Dancing”

Sunset Station (1174 E. Commerce) will have a free screening of the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing.” Audience members are invited to recreate memorable dance sequences from the film with help of professional dancers.

Friday, Sept. 28 7:30 p.m. Film Screening: “Roman Holiday”

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San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston) will be holding a free screening of “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. In this film, a bored and sheltered princess falls in love with an American newsman in Rome.

This family (from left: Anne, Monét, Majai (baby), Aisha, and Maurice Foxx) is from the Mashpee Wampanoag Nation located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Bridget Gaskill Staff Writer

arts@paisano-online.com At the Institute of Texan Cultures, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas” illuminates the struggles and triumphs throughout history of those who share African-American and Native-American heritage.

“IndiVisible” combines the voices of the past and present in an intricate series of stories, photographs and historical snapshots. Caught between two influential and powerful cultures, those of this unique heritage have been forced to establish their identity within an ever-changing world.

Beginning with Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World and the introduction of the slave trade, African-Americans and Native-Americans

have experienced much of the same oppression, exploitation and suffering.

Both nations became enslaved to the Europeans throughout the colonial period, igniting what would become an entirely new, hybrid culture. The two cultures intermarried and intertwined their peoples and histories by creating new traditions, as well as sharing old ones.

According to the exhibit, NativeAmericans and African-Americans share many cultural values that focus on the importance of ancestral land, identity and history. Together, they fought against racially motivated legislation, social inequality and economic disadvantages.

Through experiences such as the Underground Railroad and the Trail of Tears, both peoples understand the adversities of being seen as an inferior race and of what is necessary to survive.

Although many have struggled to

find belonging, there have been some notable icons who thrived with their unique identity. The famous Jimi Hendrix, of African-American descent, often spoke proudly of his Cherokee grandmother. Soul musician James Brown also possesses both Native and African ancestry.

As the name depicts, “IndiVisible” provides observers the opportunity to learn about a relatively unknown culture while demonstrating the power of unity.

The exhibit, produced by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), is available to view in San Antonio at the Institute of Texan Cultures through Nov. 25, after which it will continue traveling to museums across the country.

Saturday, Sept. 29 9 a.m. Museum Exhibit: “IndiVisible” African-Native American Lives in the Americas The Institute of Texan Cultures presents the Smithsonian-affiliated exhibit “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas.” The exhibit explores the dual African-American and Native-American ancestry. The exhibit is open through Nov. 25. Admittance is $6 - $8.

12 p.m. Museum Exhibit: “Mummies of the World” The Witte Museum (3801 Broadway) showcases this highly anticipated exhibit, which features rare mummies from all over the world, including a 6,420-year-old child mummy from Peru. Admission is $7 - $10.

6 p.m. Theater: “Mamma Mia: That’sa Murder”

The Woodlawn Theatre (1920 Fredericksburg) presents “Mama Mia: That’sa Murder,” a hilarious “Godfather” spoof. In the play, Don Tortellini is found murdered at his daughter’s wedding reception. Audience participation is encouraged in this murder mystery. Tickets are $39.95.

8 p.m. Theater: “1776”

San Pedro Playhouse (800 W. Ashby Pl.) presents “1776,” a Tony Award-winning musical that follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as they struggle to convince the Continental Congress to declare independence from England. This musical runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 21, Fridays – Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Student admission is $15; general admission is $25.

Sunday, Sept. 30 12 p.m. Fotoseptiembre: “Cantinflas Retrospective”

San Antonio Public Library (600 Soledad) showcases a collection of photos and movie posters from the life and career of Mario Moreno, a Mexican comic film actor. The exhibit is open through Oct. 15. For a full schedule of Fotoseptiembre events, visit <http://fotoseptiembreusa. com>.

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UTSA Coffeehouse: Jennifer Alejos/ Valeria Perez Intern/ Staff Writer

arts@paisano-online.com Despite the rain, students found comfort in the Ski Lodge two weeks ago during one of the University Center Program Council (UCPC) CoffeeHouse events. Instead of coffee, fruit

punch was served alongside popcorn and Krispy Kreme donuts as complementary vouchers for a free cup of Starbucks (with the purchase of a pastry) were passed around.

The glaze on the donuts wasn’t the only thing that was sweet about that night. Valise, an aspiring band from Dallas, TX, performed for the crowd live. The even sweeter part? It was all for free.

Composed of four members, Valise brought their signature ambient melodies to the UTSA campus. Intimate, soothing and heartfelt, their music filled the lodge, catching the attention of those passing by.

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A treat many students miss out on

Valise (above) is one of the many musical acts that have performed at UCPC’s CoffeeHouse.

checked out on campus since he had started this semester. “I wanted to hear good music,” Zuniga said. “I’m open to any genre; art is music and music is art.”

UCPC’s events take place every Wednesday in the UC Courtyard or, sometimes, in the Ski Lounge. The schedule usually rotates with the CoffeeHouse, Open-Mic Might and Poetry Jam Slam.

Caitlyn Shula, the CoffeeHouse’s committee coordinator, said that the student activity fee (which is included in students’ tuition fees) funds these events. “The committee was started due to the lack of late night activities for students that reside on campus.

There was a need to have something for them to do at night,” Shula said. So like the REC Center, it is a benefit that students should take advantage of on campus.

However, many students don’t know about the event. “Get the word out a bit more... I mean, I knew they did things like this, but I had no clue that there was one happening tonight,” Michael Nighswander, an engineering major, said at a CoffeeHouse event.

Nighswander, along with health major Ginger Kneale, agreed that these events are beneficial for people like them who live around the campus and are looking for close-by entertainment.

Both Nighswander and Kneale are

residents of Laurel Village and caught sight of the sign outside the door of the Ski Lodge advertising free donuts.

“They need to hold (the UCPC Events) because we get bored on the weekends when we stay here,” Kneale said.

Senior Hannah Garrison was among a few other students who had been studying at the Ski Lodge before the event started. “I liked it a lot,” she said.

“Usually the work that I’m doing requires silence, or some type of music that doesn’t bother me too much, but I thought it was really relaxing sitting here and watching them perform down there. It was pretty cool.”

Check out Valise at their website at <www.valisemusic.com>. Events like the CoffeeHouse are posted on the UTSA Event calendar and can be found at <www.utsa.edu/calendar>.

The UCPC is student run; for those interested in getting involved, check out <www.utsaucpc.wordpress.com> for details.

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sports@paisano-online.com The Roadrunners football team dominated the visiting Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers 56-3 in front of 25,742 fans on Saturday, Sept.

22. The 53 point triumph against the Rangers is the largest margin of victory in the program’s history, showcasing a program record 445 yards of total offense.

UTSA’s best winning streak in program history was extended to five games, dating back to last season. Next week, the Runners will play their first game against a Western Athletic Conference (WAC) opponent.

“This was a game we needed to win, and our coaches did a good job trying to keep things in order with the formations,” Head Coach Larry Coker said, “This was a game we needed to win convincingly with conference play next week.”

The first half was controlled by UTSA on both sides of the ball. The Roadrunner offense found its momentum very early in game, facing little resistance from the Rangers.

Roadrunners quarterback Eric Soza launched an aerial assault with a 21yard pass down the middle of the field to wide receiver Brandon Freeman.

Soza’s next pass travelled 30 yards to tight end Cole Hubble, and the drive was completed with a three-yard run into the end zone by running back Evans Okotcha with 13:07 left in the first quarter.

UTSA offense caught their second wind at the 5:30 mark when running back David Glasco II sliced through the Rangers’ defense for a 51-yard run, positioning the Runners just 10-yards shy of the endzone. Okotcha punched in his second score of the day with 4:58 left in the first quarter. The Runners extended their lead 14-0.

“It felt great; without my offensive line, the run is not there,” Glasco II said. “I was just blessed to be in the

led 21-0. This season, the UTSA defense has led to 12 turnovers, nine of which have resulted in seven touchdowns and two field goals.

“We’ll take as many points as the defense wants to give us,” Soza said. “You get that kind of momentum with this crowd, and it’s pretty tough for them to overcome.”

The Roadrunners special teams brought the Alamodome crowd to their feet when kick returner Kenny Harrison returned a punt gaining 54-yards. With Harrison’s record setting 84-yard run against Georgia State and his performance this week, UTSA special teams will become a force that their future opponents must reckon with.

“I’m having too much fun; it’s just something that I love to do.

I give all the credit to my teammates for blocking for me,” Harrison said.

The Roadrunner offense maintained high gear in the second quarter as Glasco II tied Okotcha with a pair of touchdowns. The first rushing score was orchastrated by a 19-yard pass from Soza to high-producing wide receiver Kam Jones at the end of the first quarter. Just six seconds into the second quarter, Glasco II broke through the Rangers defense to extend the UTSA lead to 28-0.

Glasco II quickly penetrated the endzone again with an 11Tight end Cole Hubble fights through the Rangers defense for a touchdown. After this win, UTSA is ranked first in the WAC. yard run and a dive over the orange right place, at the right time, with the have any room to breathe at all,” UTSA pylon for his second touchdown of right guys blocking for me.” linebacker Blake Terry said. the day, and put the Runners further The Roadrunner defense stood their Less than two minutes after Okot- ahead with a commanding 35-0 lead, ground throughout the opening quar- cha’s second touchdown, sophomore with 13:47 left in the half. ter, preventing the Rangers from cross- safety Triston Wade made his mark, Soza maintained the fierce momening midfield only once in the opening intercepting Rangers quarterback tum going when he completed a 32quarter. The defensive pressure never Kyle Jech’s pass for his fourth career yard pass to Hubble for a touchdown slacked throughout the game. interception. Wade returned the in- strike. The touchdown gave UTSA 42 “When we come out, it’s a full on at- terception for 38 yards; UTSA’s third points in the first half, the most points tack the whole time, you can’t let them touchdown at the 3:21 mark. UTSA that UTSA has scored in a single half.

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Before the end of the first half, fans witnessed the UTSA reserve players play when all the starters were pulled from the game. Second-string quarterback John Simmons dominated the Runner offense in the second quarter, demonstrating his skill by completeling all eight of his passes for 72 yards.

UTSA special teams exhibited their outstanding ability, as true freshman kick returner Aaron Grubb had a return of 54 yards in the third quarter, matching Harrison’s run eariler on the clock. His effort enabled running back Nate Shaw a one-yard rushing touchdown, with 10:12 left in the third quarter.

In the final quarter, third stringquarterback Ryan Polite grabbed the reigns from Simmons and orchestrated his own scoring drive. Polite drove the UTSA offense into the redzone once again for a two yard touchdown at the 7:15 mark, and put the final cherry atop the dominating 56-3 victory.

“We’re confident right now, but we’re not satisfied, which is very important. We know that we are a pretty good football team,” Glasco II said. “At the same time, we have to understand that anybody can beat anybody on any day.”

Next week, the Roadrunners will face their first WAC opponent when the team travels to Las Cruces, New Mexico to face the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, Sept. 29.

“I’m tremendously excited to see how we measure up with the opponents in the WAC,” Terry said.

“It’s exciting because I want to challenge this team. We are a Division I team playing Division I competition, and it’s exciting to prepare for,” Coker said.

The Roadrunners will then travel to Houston to face Rice University on Saturday, Oct. 13 and will play their first home WAC football game against San Jose State on the following week on Oct. 20.

Volleyball rises above I-35 rival Bobcats Staff Writer

sports@paisano-online.com The Roadrunners broke a nearly four-year home losing streak to the Texas State Bobcats, sweeping them in three matches Friday, Sept. 21, at the Convocation Center. With their win, the Runners extended their matchwinning streak to three. “[The victory] felt great. I was glad we played well…It was Texas State at home,” Head Coach Neugebauer-Groff said.

“It does feel good to beat Texas State,” junior outside hitter McKenzie Adams agreed.

The last time UTSA played Texas State, the Bobcats beat the Roadrunners in last year’s Southland Con-

ference championship game three matches to one.

“We had a bitter taste in our mouths at the end of last year,” noted sophomore middle and outside hitter Dempsey Thornton. “But we’re excited to come out and perform well,” The Bobcats had problems stopping Thornton, as she tallied a match high .500 hitting percentage. “We all played really well. We started with great serving and great blocking,” Thornton said.

On Friday, the outcome was in UTSA’s favor. The Runners exacted a very skillful and well thought-out strategy and swept their I-35 rivals (25 – 13, 25 – 15, 25–18).

“It’s always a revenge factor. It’s Texas State,” coach Neugebauer-Groff said.

The Roadrunners’ strategy centered

on their defensive efforts.

Freshman libero Annie Kunes recorded a match best 16 digs, and freshman middle hitter Kylie Schott also had a great defensive game with seven blocks, four of them solo stuffs.

Not to be outshined, the upper classmen also played very well on the defensive side. Junior Brandy Huskey completed her 10th

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Sheldon Baker

Outside hitter McKenzie Adams goes for a kill against the Texas State Bobcats. Adams was named WAC Player of the Week on Monday, Sept. 24

double-double of the season, her fourth straight double-double, as she handed out 30 assists and made 11 stops.

UTSA trailed only once in the match and held Texas State to a match low of .045 hitting percent and forced the Bobcats to commit 25 attack errors.

Adams exposed the Texas State defense, re-

cording 13 kills and a .323 hitting percentage. Along with her excellent performance against Houston Baptist (17 kills and 16 digs), Adams was awarded her second Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week award.

“I focus on everything with my performance,” said Adams “The last time we played them, I came into the game with a lot of jitters, but this time, I came in relaxed and focused on my game.”

Texas State had one bright moment in the match. Senior setter Caleigh McCorquodale had 15 assists with nine digs.

The Bobcats could not find a cohesive group to play with during the match. Head coach Karen Chisan tried multiple line-ups, giving 13 different players an opportunity to play.

“We’ve just got to get better, and there are too many errors on our side of the net,” Chisam said.

Defensively, Texas State had only two team blocks. Sophomore outside hitter Alexandra Simms led the Bobcats offense with nine kills, and McCorquodale had 15 assists and nine digs.

UTSA will hit the road for the next two games, playing in Seattle on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 p.m., then traveling to face Idaho on Saturday, Sept.

29 at 6:30 p.m. The Roadrunners play Louisiana Tech at home on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Convocation Center at 6:30 p.m.

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