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World The Malaysian government has announced that they will search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 indefinitely, even though odds of finding it have become unlikely.
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news@paisano-online.com The relentless demands of class and work can leave even the most energetic students feeling stressed and worn down. When a student becomes a victim of theft, the emotional toll can feel like a hard slap to the face, especially when the item stolen is their primary mode of transportation. Bicycle-riding students at UTSA may have cause for concern over the safety of their bikes; many thieves see highend student bikes as an opportunity to turn a quick profit. Haseeb Ali, an entrepreneurship major and junior at UTSA, returned from an exam to discover his $200 bike had been stolen in broad daylight. “My bike lock was lying broken next to the rack and my bike was gone,” Ali recalled. “I walked home; it was horrible, my bike was nowhere to be
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found.” UTSA Student Tom Wilmott’s bike was stolen from outside the Recreation Center, but later found a short distance away
from the Rec when the thief could not detach a lock from the bike’s wheel and frame. “I figured the thief had tried to ride away with my bike, but
ended up carrying the thing through the parking lot,” said Wilmott. “Realizing how sketch that looked, they must have dumped it.” Some thieves are able to cut bicycle cables and chains in broad daylight using bolt cutters or a saw. “They do this in plain daylight, with people walking by. To them it looks like somebody is just messing with their lock,” said Wilmott. The UTSAPD recommends using a U-lock, which secures the wheel to a bike rack. UTSAPD distributes these locks for free if students register their bikes with parking services and allow the police department to engrave the bike with an owner-applied number. Detective Sergeant Thomas Calucci, head of the UTSAPD’s criminal investigation division, reported that not only has the department recognized the problem, but they have also successfully reduced the number of bike thefts. “A few months ago we made several on-campus arrests and about two to three in the past month. See BIKE THEFT, Page 3
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Week and was in favor of the event. “A lot of students shy away from math and science,” said Garcia. “Engineering Week shows that these aren’t intimidating subjects and it eliminates stereotypes that engineers aren’t social.” According to Katie Parks, the College of Engineering Student Council President, the goal of EWeek 2014 was to increase the visibility of the college and its student organizations within the UTSA community. To accomplish this goal, members and volunteers of engineering student organizations hosted EWeek events designed for students of majors: Engineering Organization Expo Day, which showcased engineering organizations and programs, Integral for a T-Shirt Day, which offered participants free Engineering
Week San Antonio 2014 TShirts, and Square Root Beer Pong, which offered free root beer floats to water pong participants. The College of Engineering also hosted a networking luncheon for engineering students on Wednesday, March 26. This EWeek event was an opportunity for engineering students to converse with engineering professionals and build relationships with potential future employers. The Engineering San Antonio 2014 Banquet, held on Friday, March 28, marked the conclusion of UTSA Engineering Week. The banquet honored the students, faculty, and sponsors integral to the success of UTSA’s engineering program.
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The UTSA Department of Communication will be hosting its annual Communication Week from April 7-12. The event is aimed at informing students of all majors the importance of diversity and how it is achieved through communication.
Communication Week will kick off with an opening ceremony by Department Chair Dr. Paul LeBlanc and Dr. Sarah DeTurk. A presentation from TJ Haygood, founder and CEO of Confidential Search Solutions, will follow at 9 a.m., to be held in BB. 2.01.18. The theme “Diversity Elevates Communication” will take a comprehensive look at how various individuals from the community have used their spheres of influence to create established businesses in San Antonio as well as how diverSee COMMUNICATION, Page 4
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31 deadline. But what does that mean for students? The ACA is intended to provide healthcare coverage for all citizens, and plans are available for people according to specific needs. “Prior to enrolling, I had no health insurance,” stated undergraduate Claudia Saladaña. “If I was in an accident or if my appendix burst, then I would have had no way of financing myself for any emergencies like those.” According to healthcare.gov, there are three categories that
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has approved a case that allows football players under athletic scholarship at Northwestern University to be considered employees. Kain Colter and Ramogi Huma, founders of the College Athletes Players Association (CAPA), lead Northwestern football players in an effort to gain player reform. This ruling sets forth the possibility of football unions, which will allow football players to seek compensation for issues such as promotion of one’s athletic image, player safety, medical coverage, increased scholarships and head trauma. College football programs have more than enough money to allow players their share.
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The private insurance plan covers essential health benefits such as emergency services, maternity care, mental health services and lab services. The low-cost plan previews local insurance options with prices based on income and individuals per household. Medicaid will continue to cover families with limited income — for example, a family of four with an annual income of $24,000 would be eligible for Medicare and is automatically covered by the ACA. The ACA expands Medicaid benefits to be accessible from a private insurance plan. However, Texas has chosen not to expand Medicaid coverage. Most plans include free preventative services, such as vaccines, HIV screenings, depression screenings and more. UTSA also offers student health insurance plans through the Health Services website, which are covered by the ACA. “Our services can help provide an affordable way to access
vices website, all University of Texas Health Science Center Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance plan. All other UT- System students can apply online. The UTSA insurance plan has no co-payment for university clinics and a small fee for off campus clinics. Some students believe that UTSA insurance is difficult to
Rafael Zamarripa stated that he was on his parents’ insurance plan but thought that enrolling for healthcare through the government site was important. “To me, having health insurance gives me a peace of mind. I don’t have to worry about being hurt and having to pay for help,” said Zamarripa. Both students, however, thought navigating the healthcare.gov website was a nightmare. “If I set out an entire day for registering for this, I think I would have been extremely frustrated. You definitely need to take your time and be patient with it,” said Saladana. Zamarripa agreed, “Yeah, it can be confusing and frustrating. But others should sign up for healthcare insurance because it’s something we all need.” For more information about the plans offered by the government and how to enroll, visit their website at www.healthcare. gov. For information on UTSA’s
Once we made those arrests we saw a decrease in thefts. It’s still a problem though,” reported Calucci. When asked how students can help prevent bike theft, he explained that the UTSAPD investigations team solves crimes more easily when “solvability factors” are available to the investigators. According to the detective, solvability factors are any items in a report — such as serial number or physical evidence — which assist in solving a crime. Calucci explained that if the police cannot identify the thief using the university’s security cameras, their next move is to check local pawn shops or sites like craigslist. However, the detective stat-
“To me, having health insurance gives me a peace of mind. I don’t have to worry about being hurt and having to pay for help.”
ed that “it’s difficult to prove bike ownership if the owner doesn’t know the serial number.” Even though the investigators don’t always have access to serial numbers, the department apprehends eight out of ten thieves, on average. On how to minimize the chance of becoming a victim of bike theft, the detective offered a few pointers. First, “If you go to parking services and register your bike there and let us engrave it with an owner-applied number, we give you a more secure lock for free.” Second, he stressed the importance of reporting any suspicious activity to UTSAPD. “I’d rather go to (the station) and take five minutes checking out
something than having to deal with someone who had their bike taken,” said the detective. If students feel reluctant to openly report something they have seen, the UTSA silent witness page on the UTSAPD website allows students to report crime without releasing personal information. Finally, he explained that quick communication with the police after a crime occurs is a boon to the investigative time. “The larger agencies, such as SAPD, typically don’t follow up on these kinds of bike cases, but we’re here for students and we put 110 percent into it,” said Calluci. “We’re here for you, we’re here for the community.”
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On March 25, UTSA Student Health Services hosted a screening and panel discussion for the critically acclaimed documentary “The Invisible War.” The panel consisted of Jennifer Tristan from the Rape Crisis Center, Michelle Klein from UTSA Counseling Services and sexual assault investigator Leonard Flaun. The film investigated the failure of the U.S. armed forces to respond appropriately to the growing instances of sexual assault in the military and features interviews with over 100 service members — both male and female — who were assaulted while serving their country. The first goal of the film was to reveal that the victims of military sexual assault are trapped in close quarters with their attackers. Unlike the randomly selected jury of civilian court, a courtmartial consists of military officers who are often familiar with the accused. Many of the veterans in the film claimed that the period following their assault was often as — if not more — scarring than the assault itself because of intense scrutiny. In response to this part of the documentary, the panel asked the audience, “Why is it important that the film be shown at UTSA?” One of the first observations made was that the environment described by the veterans in the film mirrors the environment of the victims of collegiate sexual assault. In both instances, the victim
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often knows the perpetrator(s), lives in a confined area with them, has limited access to a thorough police investigation and is often suppressed by friends of the victims if they attempt to speak out about their assault. The audience was particularly distressed and angered about the retaliation against victims of sexual assault. One member of the audience, a student and current servicewoman, voiced her frustration with the widely held belief that women need to be responsible for preventing their assaults. Panelist Jennifer Tristan, an employee of one of San Antonio’s rape crisis centers, commented that many women are afraid to report their rapes out
of fear of being treated like a criminal. The second point made by “Invisible War” was the failure of the military to prosecute rapists or to deliver a just punishment. A number of the veterans interviewed for the film revealed their rapists were still in the military — many had even advanced in rank. The film claimed that 20 percent of women and one percent of men who serve in the military will be assaulted and that officers are the ones who serve on court-martials. The panel then asked the audience a second question. “Military sex offenders that are not caught may return to civilian life and commit these acts on civilians. How does that make you
feel?” The unanimous opinion of the audience was three-pronged. First, the notion that the military was opening the door for attackers to be release to a much larger population of potential victims should be dealt with swiftly by the U.S. Department of Defense. Second, military attackers should be dealt with by the military. Finally, the audience also stated that both members of the military and citizenry should be aware that anyone can commit sexual assault. The producers of “Invisible War” asked the public to understand that even the most patriotic leaders need guidance.
sity has made a positive impact in their lives. The event is organized by Dr. Renee Cowan’s seminar class titled “Leadership and Communication,” and includes juniors and seniors from the communication department. In the course, each student was assigned a specific role related to either promoting the event, obtaining guest speakers, reaching out to donors or raising overall awareness of communication week. Senior communication major Kristen Rodgers, who is one of the directors of operations, said that communication week is a vital experience for any individual interested in developing relationships, especially in the world of business. She said, “I think it’s important because we’re talking about diversity, and diversity can be hard to comprehend. With communication it really goes hand in hand to help you understand people.” On her role in the project Rodgers added, “This experience of being a director has really taught me a lot by gaining leadership skills because I’ve worked with all of the other directors by trying to figure out deadlines and handle being organized.” Guest speakers for Communication Week feature a diverse group of locally and nationally recognized business people. Senior communication studies major Alex Herrera, a member of the Guest Speaker Directors group said, “We invited people from every industry, so if you come to communication week you’re going to get a little bit of everything; you’re not just going to get straight communication people. We’ve invited motivational speakers, event
planners and entrepreneurs, so the students should definitely be excited. I think it’s a lot more diverse than what we’ve had in the past.” Other events for the week include a Career Exploration Fair, a panel on “What can you do with a Communication Degree?” and keynote addresses from Edmund Ortiz (North Central News at the San Antonio Express News), Sophia Ortiz (UTSA CAPRI Center), Wayne Terry and Sonia Canales (Diversity Supplier/Manager of H-EB). The week will conclude with the 2nd Annual Student Open Mic and Professional Concert at the UTSA Main Building Ground Floor Teaching Theater on April 12. Attendees to any of the communication week events will also be eligible to receive prizes ranging from Chili’s, H-E-B and Palm Beach Tan gift cards to Spurs tickets. Communication Week will provide students with the opportunity to network with respected professionals in the community. As Cowan explained, “They get to see a wide variety of professionals who are using communication and their degrees in the professional world, but also because any student, and not just communication majors, can network with these wonderful professionals. Of course, they’re going to learn so much.” For more information, visit Facebook.com/commweek2014, on Twitter @ comm_week_2014 or Instagram @Comm_Week2014. For inquiries on booking classes and attending events, contact Dr. Renee Cowan at renee.cowan@ utsa.edu.
Addressing San Antonio’s hunger problem UTSA Lorenzo Garcia News Assistant
news@paisano-online.com UTSA and the San Antonio Express-News held the second event in their series of town hall discussions last Thursday, Mar. 27. The topic of the discussion was “Can San Antonio’s hunger problem be solved?” The panel consisted of San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper, United Way San Antonio Education Issue Council manager Katie Pace, Assistant Director of the City of San Antonio’s Department of Human Services Richard Keith and Associate Professor of UTSA’s Department of Demography and Organization Studies Dr. Johnelle Sparks. The moderator for the panel was San Antonio Express-News social services reporter Melissa Stoeltje. The moderator, Ms. Stoeltje, gave a brief introduction of the topic before allowing each panelist to introduce his or herself. “In Bexar County, over 260,000 people a year struggle to feed themselves,” she stated in her opening speech. Eric Cooper introduced himself first, explaining that the San Antonio Food Bank serves a region of 16 counties and works with over 500 non-profits with-
in those counties to provide food to 58,000 people. “A third of them are kids, and about a third are seniors,” he explained. Less than 20 percent of those over 18 who are receiving food assistance are unemployed. Cooper stated “Many would say that (the food bank is) feeding the working poor.” Keith explained that the city’s Department of Human Services manages numerous food assistance programs and reduces hunger by helping families rise out of poverty. Pace clarified that the role of the United Way is to act as a fundraiser for many non-profits throughout San Antonio. The branch funds parent led organizations that are currently focused on ensuring student nutrition. Sparks explained that over the past four years her department has done extensive research on communities that are food-insecure. “Food is a much larger component of low-income household budgets than it is in highincome household budgets… The poverty in an area is directly correlated with food insecurity,” stated Sparks. She further explained that 25 percent of children in Texas are considered food insecure. The first question asked by the moderator was “What are the underlying causes of food
insecurity?” Cooper responded first, stating that there is a direct correlation with food insecurity and poverty. “If you want to address hunger, you have to address poverty,” he explained. Sparks emphasized that for low-income families, access to good food is lacking due to their busy work schedules — struggling families often find it easier to buy cheap, unhealthy food. “These people are smart, but they don’t have the time to directly address their food needs,” remarked Sparks. The second question, again asked by Ms. Stoeltje, was “What is the cost of hunger?” Cooper again took the initiative, stating that food insecurity has the largest effect on children who go to school malnourished and are unable to learn because they feel tired and sick. “(The San Antonio Food Bank) invested in the effort of making sure they had nutritious meals when they arrive at school, and again at mid-day, so they’re ready to learn.” Keith argued that by not providing nutritious food to kids now, there will be higher healthcare costs in the future. Pace recalled a story a parent told her during the early years of her service with United Way. A school nurse told a parent that the students at a local
school were not sick, they were malnourished because they didn’t have access to breakfast and lunch for two weeks. This experience led to a partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank that, according to Pace, provided a “20 pound bag for every single child in all 28 of the campuses,” the program
Further, he stressed the importance of such programs to break the cycle of poverty and called upon the community to support programs that offer similar services. The next question from the audience was on whether there should be limitations placed on the quantity of “bad” foods that
“The city has a lot of resources, but we don’t utilize them very well.” Katie Pace
United Way San Antonio Education Council Manager covers in 2013. However, she admitted that even that accomplishment was not enough. Pace remarked that “the city has a lot of resources, but we don’t utilize them very well.” The third question, taken from the audience asked, “How do we extend the reach of food assistance programs for children beyond the schoolyard?” Pace responded by pointing out that there are organizations in San Antonio who have already extended the reach of food assistance such as the YMCA. Cooper highlighted the food bank’s KidsCafe program, which provides dinners to San Antonio parents who struggle to feed their children.
can be bought with programs such as Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Sparks responded that this was a “bad approach with good intentions” and that it stigmatizes people who are on food assistance. Cooper commented that San Antonio needs to remove the negative stigma surrounding these programs to increase the enrollment of those who qualify. He believed this would only decrease the enrollment in these programs. The next audience question asked about enrollment barriers for those who qualify for food assistance. Cooper stated, “The number one barrier is education… It is
very difficult to correctly sign up for these programs. There is no margin for error. The number two barrier is stigma… people don’t feel they have earned the assistance they receive from programs such as SNAP.” Additionally, he observed that hope for improvement causes many families to hesitate beyond the program application deadline. Cooper added that 71 percent of the qualifying families in Bexar County are registered for SNAP. The national rate is around 60 percent. After a brief discussion by the other panelists, Sparks made the observation that the waiting period to receive benefits after registration is noticeably long, generally 5 to 6 weeks. This often results in families signing up for food welfare when they are most in need. The final question asked about improving food quality in public schools. Pace answered this last inquiry by highlighting the passage of SB 376 during the last session of the Texas Senate. SB 376 provides free breakfast to all students for schools with 70 percent or more students who qualify for reduced lunch. To learn more about the San Antonio Food Bank and how to donate, visit safoodbank.org
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Is school administration negatively affecting your education? The University of Texas at San Antonio is slowly taking more and more control away from the student body with the implementation of unreasonable attendance policies in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and potential mandatory freshman orientation courses intended to guide you into the world of higher education. It seems more like another way for the university to control your educational path. UTSA has implemented a policy for their COLFA students that stipulates how grades will be affected for being late to or absent from class. With this attendance policy, anyone who misses a total of three days will have his or her final grade dropped an entire letter grade. After the third absence, each subsequent missed day of class will further lower your overall grade until the seventh absence, which results in a failed grade for the course. This policy is not being practiced campus-wide and begs the question of whether or not it is fair. Each student is allowed three
excused absences. The wording here is very up front with little room for interpretation. Students pursing a degree in liberal arts often take longer studio courses than other degrees, which last about three hours per course. Missing even one day of studio can set your progress back, with the need to make up the time lost. This sounds like a personal problem normally left to the student to work out, but with the COLFA policy these decisions are not just your own to make. This policy does not consider all variables. Giving three free absences looks fair on paper but does not take in the human variable of life placing obstacles in the way of making it to class on time each day or at all. Students who must also work while attending school must constantly juggle with available time and time dedicated to schoolwork. Students who have children must save the their “free” absences to cover any circumstances that might arise, but is this enough of a buffer to cover life’s unpredictable ways? As UTSA moves towards Tier One status, it will also
soon implement a required introductory course that must be taken by all incoming freshman. Pending the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the new Academic Inquiry and Scholarship course will introduce incoming freshman to college and show them the difference between university and high school education. The trend seems to be moving towards more administrative control over the student body, rather than leaving the students with more control over their academic career. The fact that UTSA is coddling adults like school children should not sit well with the student body. By placing added stress to the already cumbersome task of completing degree requirements, the university is doing liberal arts and incoming students an injustice with this stringent attendance policy and additional freshman courses. Students should not have to worry about signing a roster when the cost of education should be reason enough for you to control the path of your academic career.
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than LGB youth living in environments that were less supportive.” The study, titled “The Social Environment and Suicide Attempts in a Population-Based Sample of LGB Youth,” also found that “Overall, suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth ages 15 to 24, and LGB youth attempt suicide at significantly higher rates than heterosexuals.” Student organizations that undauntedly engage in violent speech against LGBT individuals only do so because although UTSA is committed to its LGBT students, it refuses to vigorouslyreach out to student organizations on the issue of common courtesy to LGBT individuals, like it does for orientation sessions and Risk Management Training. To be fair, the Risk ManagementTraining is imposed by the state government, but UTSA showed its ability to adopt progressive policies independent of the state when it expanded its Non-Discrimination Policy to include LGBT individuals in August. If student organization leaders and a sizeable amount of members were required to attend Ally Trainings like they do Risk Management Trainings or if Ally Trainings were at least incorporated into student organization Get Orientated Sessions, incidents of anti-LGBT hate speech in student organizations will significantly decrease. This type of expansion on UTSA policy will not be an infringement of the rights of UTSA student organizations because, as it was mentioned earlier, UTSA already requires student organizations to participate in Get Oriented Sessions and Risk Management Training to improve the student organization process. The creation of this type of policy has already been attempted in Texas. In December 2013, a group of students from a UNT women’s studies class petitioned their univer-
sity to provide an ally training program at new student orientations. They did not want the training to be mandatory, however; just available for students who were interested. Unfortunately their petition did not have the required amount of signatures showing support so UNT has not implemented the program. Although there are admirable aspects of their approach, if the goal was to reduce normative LGBTphobia in UTSA student organizations, it would be more effective if Ally Trainings became a mandatory aspect of student organization’s operations. Admittedly, there might be drawbacks to the mandatory method, as it is possible that it will only intensify people’s LGBT-phobia due to feelings of “wrongfully persecution” for “just beliefs.” However, this program will not be mandatory for all UTSA students, just UTSA student organizations. Opponents might argue that a more moderate approach might be to require student organization leaders to attend Ally Trainings if it comes to the attention of the school authorities that they engaged in anti-LGBT hate speech during their organization’s general meetings. This is a good approach, but I maintain that requiring student organizations to participate in Ally Trainings or incorporating Ally trainings into student organization orientations is worth trying out because it does not put undue burdens on the organizations, or at least not as much of a burden as the Get Oriented Sessions. On the other hand, since these type of programs have not been successfully implemented at any college to my knowledge, it might be a stretch to say that such a feat is foreseeable in UTSA’s future, but I can only hope. Edidiong Adiakpan Managing Assistant
Letter to the Editor With all the hoopla around Google Fiber coming to San Antonio, there is very little talk about a crucial aspect of San Antonio, or any municipality, getting Google Fiber. Namely: is Google Fiber going to make it harder for telecommunications and Internet to become a public utility by entrenching Google’s, and other private, ownership more; easier to become a public utility; or, is Google Fiber a neutral influence on telecommunications/Internet becoming a public utility? This also begs the questions: Is it even a good idea for telecommunications and the Internet to be a public utility? and why? To be clear, by “public utility,” I mean a system – the telecommunications system in this case – owned by a government, such as a city, county or state, or even by the federal government; and, at the federal level, for example, there could be a “Dept. of Telecommunications” created, just as there is a Dept. of Agriculture, Education, Energy, and so forth. Perhaps somewhat ironically, I searched the Internet for an expert who could provide some thoughts – or even answers – to these questions. I came across an article written by Bill Schrier called, “Why Google Fiber will never come to Seattle.” Bill Schrier, it turns out, is the former Chief Technology Officer for the City of Seattle who retired in 2012, and is now senior policy advisor to the Chief Information Officer of the State of Washington. In addition, Schrier has received his MPA (Master’s in Public Administration) from the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington in Seattle. Sounding promising, I wrote Mr. Schrier an e-mail
and here is what he had to say (note, I include most of what he wrote back to me, because it is so informative, well-explained, and does, indeed, answer my questions): “In my ideal world,” Schrier writes, “governments would build municipal fiber utilities to reach every home and business. This has been done in some places such as Chattanooga and Lafayette, LA. The idea is that the government owns the fiber cables, just like government owns streets. Then any private company can offer services across those fiber cables; internet access, video service (IP-TV and/or cable television), telephone service, security services (alarming) and so forth. A consumer could, then, have multiple competing internet service providers to choose from, driving quality of service higher and costs lower. This is just like a delivery service. You can choose FedEx, UPS, the Postal Service to deliver stuff to your house on the public street. Of course the problem with that model is that existing telecommunications and cable companies already have wires to homes and already offer most of those services. I don’t like this for two reasons: first, there is little competition – usually you only have two companies to choose from for Internet service. There is little incentive to offer faster internet service or to lower the price. To continue reading visit www.paisano-online.com Michael White Public Administration major at UTSA
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August 26, 2008
April 1, 2014
ARTS&LIFE 1 {Local Events}
Tuesday, April 1 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Event: “Poetweets” San Antonio Central Library (600 Soledad St.) will be accepting 140-character long poems through twitter, which they will put on their page. Just tweet @mysapl to contribute. Submissions will be accepted throughout April. For more information, call (210) 207-2577.
Photo Courtesy of the UTSA Department of Art and Art History
Wednesday, April 2 9 p.m. Event: “Afterparty: The Factory A Tribute to Andy Warhol”
45 students of all art concentrations participate in the annual student show being held at the UTSA Art Gallery.
U T S A’s c r e a t i v i t y o n d i s p l a y a t 3 0 t h S t u d e n t A r t E x h i b i t i o n Kristen Carreon Arts Assistant
arts@paisano-online.com A myriad of experiences await those who enter UTSA’s Art Gallery, from visual and auditory observation to cognitive and psychological awareness. The UTSA XXX Annual Student Exhibition will be on display until April 16 on the second floor of the Arts building. Each year, the Art Gallery features recent works done by students and a jury determines award-winning pieces. Jenna Wright was awarded first place “Best of Show” for an
undergraduate student for her piece “Orange Rancher.” The 3D piece presents a model of a regular, suburban home projected from the wall. Although the house is colorless, orange paint bleeds off the house onto two more houses stacked underneath it. Constructions were a popular method in this year’s exhibition, where first place “Best of Show” for a graduate student went to Justin Korver for his structure. Korver’s work, “Construction II: Caution Stripes,” displays a large wooden box with pastel orange and blue stripes painted on the sides. However, the top and front are
open to show pink, insulation material with a soft light glowing from within the center. The exhibition is not only a way for art students to reveal their dexterous work to the community, but also a way for UTSA culture to be celebrated. Many works reference pop culture in unique ways. Christina Reyes’ work “@justinbieber #Justinbieber #bieber #swag #celebrity #music #art #painting #artschool #nofilter” portrays the famous pop star in an old European military uniform circa the 1800’s. Because these types of portraits were reserved for important members of society, the juxtaposition of
the traditional background and uniform with Justin Bieber’s likeness creates an interesting effect. Another portrayal of popular culture was shown in Raul Gonzalez’ “#Blackfish,” which depicts an abstract of the killer whale. The title of the piece references the 2013 documentary about the controversial occurrences at Sea World parks. Other works display the mixture of culture at UTSA such as Alexandra Dubois’ “San Antonio Landscape,” Andrei Renteria’s “No Que No Hay Hambruna” and Joshua Perez’ “Born Again Hooligan, Only to be King Again.”
Although visitors will be tempted to study some pieces closely, others will leave visitors shaken. Jen Sakian’s “Camp De Tiro” is a shotgun fully decorated in glitter, multi-colored beads and antlers. As the shotgun projects from the wall, visitors will feel the need to duck out of the way, adding to the experience of the art. (to continue reading this article, go to paisano-online. com)
To celebrate Warhol’s The Athlete series on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones St.), a party will be held with appetizers, cocktails and valet parking. Free for Young Friends members, nonmembers tickets are $100. For more information, call (210) 978-8100.
Thursday, April 3 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibit: XXX Student Art Exhibition The UTSA Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the Arts Building, presents works by current students with subjects that include the human body, San Antonio culture, landscapes and personal experiences. For more information, visit art.utsa.edu.
Friday, April 4 7 p.m. Event: “NI-UTSA Pre-Fiesta” School spirit and San Antonio pride combine to kick off Fiesta. Music, activities and food will be available; so don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate the city at the UTSA Downtown Campus (Bill Miller Plaza). Visit myutsa.edu/ calendar for more details.
Saturday, April 5 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Event: “San Antonio Book Festival” This marks the second annual book festival for San Antonio, held at the San Antonio Central Library (600 Soledad St.). It is a free and family-friendly event featuring over 90 authors from all over the country. For more information, visit saplf.org/festival.
‘Grand Budapest
Kristen Carreon Arts Assistant
arts@paisano-online.com Despite being overshadowed by the threat of war, the Grand Budapest Hotel, in the 1932 fictional European republic of Zubrowka, places comfort and luxury above all else with the help of their most devoted concierge, Monsieur Gustave in Wes Anderson’s film named for the hotel. After the success of “Moonrise Kingdom,” which earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Wes Anderson presents fans with a satirical homage to old world luxury. While the main actors in the film include Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody and Willem Dafoe, appearances are made by Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. The film begins at the graveyard site of “The Author,” with a girl reading the memoirs of a trip the author took to the Grand Budapest Hotel in the 1960s. The young “author,”
played by Jude Law, walks the faded carpets of the infamous hotel, staffed by only a few employees. Although the hotel looks to be in a continuous off-season, he meets a special guest: the owner of the Grand Budapest, Zero Moustafa (F. Murray Abraham). Over dinner, Zero agrees to tell the story of how he came to own the hotel. Zero’s story begins in 1932, in the glory days of the Grand Budapest Hotel. As a young lobby boy, Zero (Revolori) adopts Concierge Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) as a mentor. Although M. Gustave upholds the professionalism of the Grand Budapest, he has numerous affairs with the wealthy older women that stay there. Madame D., M. Gustave’s regular lover, passes away and leaves a valuable painting called “Boy with Apple” to M. Gustave, rather than to her son Dmitri (Brody). To ensure the safety of “Boy with Apple,” Zero and M. Gustave steal the painting and secure it at the Grand Budapest Hotel, resulting in their need to flee the law, led by
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Hotel’: Wes Anderson’s five-star treat
Wes Anderson’s latest film invites viewers to check-in to the Grand Budapest Hotel.
Police Inspector Henkels (Norton) and Dmitri’s murderous henchman (Dafoe). What follows are a series of movie conventions that Anderson revisits in unique ways. Ruthless murders, a ski slope chase, a dramatic gunfight and a prison escape using miniature mallets and chisels create the absurdist setting of “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Although the film is several period pieces in one as it jumps from 1987 to the 1960s and finally to 1932, the costume design does not entirely represent the periods. Instead, the costumes, which are bright and captivating, represent the main characters’ personalities and motives. For example, throughout the film M. Gustave and Zero remain in their bright, purple hotel uniforms to show their loyalty to the Grand Budapest. Also, although the 1930s are shown in the cut and color of clothes worn by Zero’s
love interest Agatha (Saoirse Ronan), the main antagonist of the story, Dmitri, is dressed in a flamboyant all-black ensemble with his henchman wearing skull rings. The set design is able to capture the shabbiness of the hotel in its later years, yet show that the hotel was once luxurious. The story reveals the splendor of the Grand Budapest Hotel in 1932 with bright colors and chandeliers and an endless amount of staff to wait upon the guests. However, the most significant piece of set design is the miniature hotel model that Anderson uses to depict the “grand” scope of the Grand Budapest Hotel. Rather than using an expensive digital shot to include the wonderful architecture of the hotel and beautiful landscape behind it in a single shot, Anderson chose to use a scale model. This method reminds the audience of the
fact that M. Gustave’s story is just that: a story. The film’s meta-fiction is also revealed at the beginning of the film with the girl reading M. Gustave’s story and with the idea that the audience needs to move far into the past in order to reach the events. Ralph Fiennes takes the spotlight in “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” despite the numerous appearances of Anderson’s other collaborators. He dives into his role as M. Gustave diligently, using pitch and rhythm in his voice to show M. Gustave’s overly self-confident, tense but always controlled character. Anderson seems to focus on M. Gustave’s dialogue the most and makes his outbursts the comedic relief of most of the movie. However, as witty as Anderson’s writing is, the comedy of the character relies on M. Gustave’s vulgar outbursts amidst elevated speech to shock the audience.
Anderson’s films reflect a signature style of filmmaking, using eccentric characters, ironic humor and melodramatic plot points to entrance the audience. Anderson also uses the element of keys throughout “The Grand Budapest Hotel” as a visual representation of the theme of opportunity in the film. “The Author’s” grave marker is covered with keys by adoring fans, while keys are also shown repeatedly in the Grand Budapest and the prison. In a plea for help, Zero and M. Gustave turn to the Society of the Crossed Keys, a network of concierges from grand hotels throughout the world helping each other in dire need. The help from these concierges allows Zero and M. Gustave to find a solution to their troubles. (to continue reading this article, go to paisano-online. com)
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The Paisano
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August 26, 2008
April 1, 2014
Artist Profile: Daphid Art Lizzette Rocha Contributing Writer
Setting up a table with several original paintings and blank canvases, Daphid did not know what to expect when he first started painting eight years ago. With DJ music pounding out of nearby speakers, he was approached by eager customers at the live show and has continued creating artwork since. 32-year-old San Antonio artist, Daphid Art uses spray paint, vivid acrylic colors and stencils to create pieces portraying movie stars, cartoon characters and musical artists. Daphid also creates unusual political art and unorthodox original designs. Showcasing some of his artwork at local art exhibits and solo shows, most of Daphid’s artwork can be found on his Facebook page or Instagram profile. “I’m always working on commission pieces,” Daphid says. “A lot of my work comes through someone seeing something they like and wanting me to create something for them. I usually get nervous with commission pieces and surprise myself and the customer afterwards with the outcome.” Graffiti-style artwork describes much of Daphid’s art. Using spray paint to give his paintings an extra dimension, Daphid has created several paintings of characters, including John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson from Pulp Fiction. Along with spray paint designs, Daphid has also created pop art
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Daphid Art manipulates images of popular movie characters, cartoons and musicians to create Pop-Art styled portraits.
images of several iconic artists like Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and The Beatles. “I’ve been commissioned to do artwork in people’s homes and businesses, on small canvases and on pieces of wood. I’ve lost count but I think I have done three hundred paintings and mailed less than 100 through Instagram and Facebook around the world,” he says. “Much of my work is done through word of mouth.” Creating artwork on canvases, panel pieces and wood, Daphid takes inspiration from artists that create repurposed art. Daphid has produced some of his artwork on unusual ob-
jects, including frying pans, a cabinet and even recycled VHS tapes. He also creates designs for t-shirts, which can be found on his Facebook page. “Someone once gave me a box full of VHS tapes and so I decided to paint on them,” Daphid recalls. “One time I sat down and did fifty and went to an art show and sold about forty; that’s when I knew people really liked them.” Getting his start at the University of North Texas in Denton, Daphid studied photography and minored in philosophy. “I enjoyed the history of photography, like the invention of the camera, and I knew the his-
tory back and forth. I got tired of it in school though, having to do things for deadlines or fit into what the school thought was appropriate; I couldn’t work on nothing too grotesque” he says. Shortly after dropping out of college, Daphid began focusing on his art career and started painting during a live show at a friend’s party. It was at his first live show where he realized he could start creating artwork full time. “A pretty good payoff is posting my work and getting a big response. It’s very motivating to get those responses” he adds. “I want people to see my
work and say ‘I can do something like that’ and be inspired like I have been with other artists.” With the “Good Fellas” compilation vinyl soundtrack blaring in the background as a silent film plays on a nearby screen, Daphid sits in his studio and creates, usually working for hours or taking a moment to jot down ideas for his next piece. “A goal that I have for myself is to be featured in an issue of Juxtapoz Magazine” Daphid says. Adding, “They really put low brow, gutter art out there, art that is really up in craftsman-
ship and artistic ability but features lower moral subject matter such as prostitution, murder and everything that’s wrong with the world.” Some of Daphid’s inspiration comes from artists like Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, photographer Alfred Stieglitz and political graffiti artist Bansky. Along with being inspired by other artists, Daphid also uses his family to keep himself motivated. Daphid’s brother Lawrence works with special effects in Las Angeles for independent films, small productions and commercials, while his other brother Julian writes and composes music as a DJ. “My brothers and I have always been involved in the arts trying to outdo ourselves, in a positive way. They are a really big influence on me, and I think I am to them as well,” he says. Although Daphid may just be realizing his potential as an artist with pieces created deep within his studio, his art speaks with an underlying message in every stroke of his paintbrush. “I want to say that it’s okay to do art on your own through my work,” says Daphid. “I want people to see my work and say ‘I can do something like that too.’” For more information on Daphid Art, visit his Facebook page at Facebook.com/daphidart or his Instagram profile, @ daphidart.
Are we alone? W itte ex hibit explor e s the e xtr ate r r e s tr ial Mario Nava Staff Writer
arts@paisano-online.com Walking with the confidence and stature that made him a household name in the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader walked calmly through a crowd of children and — without hesitation — hugged and shook their hands while taking photos with their families. This was proof that the alien and android invasion had already begun. It’s just not where you thought it would be. Instead of looking toward the skies for flashing lights, venture out to the Witte Museum’s brand new “Alien Worlds and Androids” interactive exhibit that opened Feb. 22. Presented in the Kathleen and Curtis Glenn Gallery, the interactive exhibit invites you to discover how “science fiction meets science fact.” Venture through nine different sections where everything you always wanted to know about alien life on earth and in other solar systems is on display to be discovered. Enjoy a wealth of information about technologies used to discover alien life, solar systems and planets. Find out how robotics and artificial intelligence is making an impact, not just on the movie screen but in our everyday lives. “Are We Alone?” sets the pace by confronting the questions about life in the universe that people for centuries have always pondered, while “Looking for Life in Space” examines
the role of an astrobiologist in search of sophisticated alien civilizations and the habitation conditions on exoplanets (planets outside the solar system). The “Alien Life on Earth” section widens your experience by introducing you to the multitude of seemingly alien life that already inhabits the earth. It explains that some scientists believe life on earth started near hydrothermal vents under the ocean, producing the carbon dioxide that fostered the first carbon molecules. Study the creatures known as “extremophiles” that have been known to thrive in the harshest of conditions here on earth — adding credence to the notion that life can thrive in any universe, in any environment. Perhaps the most chilling section is “The Human Microbiome,” where you learn one out of every ten cells in your body is human; the rest are bacteria and fungi. If you need more insight you can venture to a touchscreen monitor and inform yourself about each of the microbes that are currently in your body. “Explore the Solar System” furthers the universal theme of planet and solar system exploration. The exhibit identifies the technology that has been gathering data for decades about the farthest reaches of planets that have been explored so far, such as NASA’s use of probes, such as Voyagers 1 and 2 that were launched back in 1977. One of the most exciting parts of the exhibit is the “I-Cy-
borg” area that is highlighted by full-scale replicas of famous movie characters such as Iron Man, the alien that terrorized Sigourney Weaver in the “Alien” films and the head of a “T-800” from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” which includes a push button that mimics the machinery sound the head makes when moving, trigging a feeling that Arnold Schwarzenegger is right behind you. “I think the kids being able to see characters from the movies and then tying it into science, everyday real life, robotics and how fantasy becomes reality is a big part of it,” said Ruben Luna, manager of exhibits at the Witte Museum. “As they get older, the kids seeing this will maybe pique an interest in them to want to pursue science.” Moving further along, the exhibit shows the significance of the technological advancement of artificial body parts that have helped to extend the lives of men and women who have used them to either survive or better themselves. One example is the Israeli-produced robotic suit called the “ReWalk” that has people with traumatizing spinal injuries walking again. Enhancing the overall involvement of the interactive exhibit are the “Artificial Intelligence and Robots,” “Robot Space Explorers” and “The Robotization of Planet Earth” sections. Feast your eyes upon robots known only as C-3PO and Gort as their relevance in sci-
ence fiction movies helps to complement the conception of how robots have become an essential player in a technology driven world. Increase your knowledge of the use of GPS and military drones. Experience some robotic systems first hand by maneuvering one of the robotic arm displayed. Or witness the landing of NASA’s Curiosity rover that has been on Mars since 2012 and see how it has been spending its time on the
red planet. Finally, end your journey by exploring the natural history of meteorites, and don’t forget to stop by and feel actual lunar and Martian meteorites. “It was very interesting. Usually people think about aliens in space. But it’s actually about life on earth and robotic life,” said Christie Sosa, who was on hand for the opening. “It’s good to see and experience all this and to be exposed to this kind of science.”
“Alien Worlds and Androids,” sponsored by Global Experience Specialists (GES) and assisted by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA, will be on display until May 27. For more information, call the Witte Museum at (210) 357-1863 or visit their website at wittemuseum.org.
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Unionizing: The future of college football?
{Sports Events} Wednesday, April 2
NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL Continued from page 1
The top ten college football programs have increased their revenue from just under $300 million in 2000 to well over $750 million in 2011. With over 150 percent growth in this short amount of time, the earnings show no sign of slowing down. “It (the ruling) gives athletes a sense of power and feeling that they are above regular students,” said an anonymous UTSA athletics personnel, disagreeing with NLRB’s ruling. “If athletes start unionizing and are being treated as employees, then college football will become even more of a business
and will mimic the NFL.” Collegiate football players spend an average of 40-50 hours a week committed to their program during the four-month football season. CAPA argues that these hours are similar to that of a full time employee and that compensation is required not only for personal reasons, but for academic reasons as well. This sort of ruling creates ripples of panic for universities and athletic directors across the country. Not only will athletes gain more control, but they will also undoubtedly change the tradition and meaning behind college athletics.
3 p.m. UTSA Softball “They are in college for an education,” said the anonymous UTSA athletics personnel on athletes losing sight of the tradition of college athletics. “They are just fortunate to have the athletic ability and skill to help pay for their education. I wouldn’t say it is bad, but it does enable the athletes to forget about the real reason they are in college.” Indeed, what will happen to the tradition of athletics if, say, the players union goes on strike before a bowl game demanding certain particulars? College athletics would be blemished much like the NBA, MLB and NFL are every time their play-
ers go on strike. Is the collegiate landscape of athletics ready for such a drastic change? The ruling creates more questions than answers in the short term. With Northwestern University appealing the case and the NCAA strongly opposing the idea of student athletes being considered employees, along with the concept of unionizing, the discussion is far from being over. Fortunately, UTSA football has nothing to worry about — for now. The ruling only affects private universities, but it certainly has implications for public universities in the future. “If it begins to affect public
universities then all of these college athletes would be recognized as state employees,” added the anonymous UTSA athletics source. “It could hurt recruitment, because I’m sure there would be numerous rules and regulations put into effect for these so called ‘athlete employees.’” With the NCAA decision to implement a four-team playoff, the NLRB ruling comes at an already volatile time in college football. The UTSA Athletics department declined to make any public comment regarding the ruling and declined to be interviewed.
Spurs demolish Pelicans for 17th consecutive victory Jakob Lopez Sports Editor
sports@paisano-online.com The San Antonio Spurs (5716) tied a franchise record for consecutive wins on Saturday, March 29, as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (32-41) 96-80 for their 17th consecutive victory in front of a raucous sold-out AT&T Center. San Antonio had five players in double digits, as well as 10 players with points as the game ended. “Those guys have done a hell of a job,” said Spurs Head Coach Greg Popovich on the New Orleans Pelicans. “They’ve got a lot of guys missing, but I’m really impressed by them.”
Anthony Davis was a notable New Orleans’ player missing. The All-Star has been averaging 21.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.9 blocks for the Pelicans. The Spurs made sure to capitalize on his defensive absence. Guard Marco Belinelli hit 4-of5 three pointers during the night, finishing with 18 points and four assists. “He plays a great all-around game,” said Popovich of the Italian Belinelli. “He’s not just a shooter, but he’s a good passer and one of our two best cutters on our team without the ball. He really understands how to play unselfishly; he’s been important to us.” Tim Duncan put in a consistent performance with 12 points, eight rebounds and six
assists. Duncan’s play capped off a terrific week that saw him average 20 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2 blocks in four games to claim Western Conference Player of the Week honors. With the team on a winning streak and Duncan finding a rhythm, the Big Fundamental made sure to emphasize the Spurs’ focus. “We’re going game by game,” said Duncan after the win. “I know that’s kind of cliché, but we want to be playing well and we want to be playing healthy. We don’t care what the streak is. We don’t care how it goes; we’re not basing anything on that. We’re not playing each game trying to continue the streak, we’re just trying to play the best that we can and have
7:30 p.m. Spurs The Spurs host the Golden State Warriors at the AT&T Center.
Thursday, April 3 7 p.m. Spurs The Spurs head to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to take on the Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Friday, April 4 7 p.m. UTSA Baseball The Roadrunners head to New Orleans, Louisiana, to take on the Tulane Green Wave at the Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Saturday, April 5 2 p.m. UTSA Baseball
a good rhythm going into the playoffs.” After the game, Popovich was looking forward to the Indiana Pacers, who the Spurs played on Monday, March 31. “Every NBA game is a test; people beat each other all the time. It’s definitely fun to go against those guys because they’ve played so well this year. Last time they beat us really easily, so it’s a game we’re looking Tim Duncan scores two of his 12 points agianst the Pelicans. forward to.” They look to continue their The Spurs defeated the Pac- streak on Wednesday, April 2 ers 103-77 to improve their re- against the Golden State Warcord to (58-16) for a franchise riors. record 18 consecutive wins.
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The Roadrunners head to Corpus Christi to take on the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders.
The Roadrunners head to New Orleans, Louisiana, to take on the Tulane Green Wave at the Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
2 p.m. & 4:15 pm UTSA Softball The Roadrunners host the Charlotte 49ers at Roadrunner Field.
Sunday, April 6 12 p.m. UTSA Baseball The Roadrunners play their final game in New Orleans, Louisiana, against the Tulane Green Wave at the Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
6 p.m. Spurs The Spurs host the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center.
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Roadrunners sweep Louisiana Tech in three game weekend UTSA BASEBALL Sports Assistant
sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA Roadrunners (199, 6-3 C-USA) swept the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (9-17, 3-9 C-USA) last weekend, March 28-30, at Roadrunner field. With clear blue skies and no signs of rain, the Roadrunners took full control of the weekend, plating a total of 19 runs against the visiting Bulldogs. “This was huge, 6-3 is a lot better than 5-4 when you look at it in league play,” said UTSA Head Coach Jason Marshall on his team’s much needed sweep against LA Tech. Friday night’s thriller had fans on the edge of their seats, with UTSA and LA Tech both making spectacular defensive stops and taking quality pitches at the plate. Sophomore center fielder Jesse Baker not only provided one of the decisive hits in the 8th inning, but would notch two assists during the night. Baker threw out LA Tech’s Steven Blanchard in the fourth inning and Colby Johnson in the sixth inning. The Bulldog’s tried to score on both plays, but Baker’s throw was always a step ahead. “He (Jesse Baker) is an elec-
tric talent,” commented Coach Marshall on the center fielder’s play. “Our defense is the centerpiece of the ball club, and you saw it tonight.” The Roadrunners rallied in the 8th inning to score two runs to go up 3-2, and pitcher Matt Sims threw a perfect ninth inning to give him the save.
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The Roadrunners swept the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs improving their C-USA record to 6-3.
UTSA sophomore starter Brock Harston was hit with another no-decision, allowing only one earned over six innings pitched. “It’s a typical, we call it “Friday Night at the Fights.” It sets the tempo for the weekend, and it’s going to be tough,” noted Coach Marshall on the importance of Friday night games. “But Brock is so reliable, and you know what you’ll get on a
week in, week out basis.” Both teams struggled to find the scoreboard in game two, with UTSA scoring only one run through four innings. However, it quickly changed in the fifth, as UTSA blasted five runs to take a commanding 6-0 lead. With the bases loaded, senior first baseman Mike Warren drew the walk to score the first of UTSA’s five runs. The senior would go 2-for-4 that day, with a game-high three RBI’s. “I have been here for four years. I’ve seen this team through the ups and down’s, and as one of the seniors it’s our role to do the best we can, and be the leaders out on the field,” Warren stated after the game on what it means to be one of the veterans out on the field. After the Roadrunner’s big fifth inning, the Bulldogs scored one in the seventh, but allowed UTSA to score the final four runs of the game. UTSA took game two, and eyed the sweep going into the series finale. The atmosphere grew eerily similar Sunday afternoon as UTSA took the early two-run lead after three innings of play, but failed to sustain the same offensive prowess as the day before. The Bulldogs tied it up with a pair of runs in the fifth, and showed no sign of allowing
UTSA to take the sweep. Nevertheless, it did not stop UTSA’s John Welborn from blasting his first homerun of the season to spark the Roadrunner’s four-run inning. Welborn went 3-5 with three runs scored. “Welborn’s homerun to lead off was an exclamation on a good weekend, and we needed that,” said Coach Marshall after the game. The Bulldogs scored one more run, but were unable to do anything else in the final two innings. UTSA’s sweep put them at 19-9 and marked their second best start through the midway point of the season. “There haven’t been a lot of teams in UTSA’s history that have started 19-9,” stated Coach Marshall on his team through the first 28 games. “But to be playing in C-USA, and knowing we have stepped it up a notch from a competitive standpoint, I can say I’m very pleased.” UTSA (19-9) will travel down the road to take on local rivals Texas State (16-11) on Tuesday, 6:30pm. The game will also be streamed on ESPN 3.
The Rampage dropped two straight games against the Hamilton Bulldogs over the weekend.
SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE
Rampage fall Patrick Martinez Staff Writer
sports@paisano-online.com The San Antonio Rampage (27-32-3-6) lost in the closing seconds against the Hamilton Bulldogs (30-32-1-4) 4-3 at the AT&T Center Sunday, March 30. The Rampage have now lost two games in a row against the Bulldogs. “It’s the way we needed to play,” explained Rampage Head Coach Tom Rowe after the game. “The guys did a great job, no complaints with the effort. It’s just individual mistakes that keep hurting us. We played well. Bad coverage and bad decisions
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cost us the game.” Coming off a fresh loss, the Rampage were determined to take control of the game. In the first period, the Rampage kept the pressure on Hamilton’s defense as most of the puck action was on the Bulldog side of the rink. With 2:01 left on the clock, a slap shot by right wing Joey Crabb was met by the back of the net thanks to the assisted effort of fellow right winger John McFarland and defencemen John Lee. To continue reading this story go to www.paisano-online.com
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