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UTSA’s Veteran Business Development Program will host the fifth annual Veteran Business Summit Thursday, Oct. 30, in partnership with Momentum Texas Inc. The event will provide veterans with resources needed to open a business.
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Prado apartments in late October.
Is there an end in sight for Prado’s construction delays? Lessors unsure deluxe apartments will be completed by winter
Layne Christensen Co., a Woodlands water management and construction company, will pay $5.1 million to the SEC after charges revealed bribery offers with government officials from Africa.
news@paisano-online.com The scheduled move-in date for the Prado apartment complex was Aug. 22, 2014; however, after nearly a two-month delay, students have yet to move into their bed space. Currently, residents are housed in either the Marriot Residence Inn, La Cantera resort or the Holiday Inn. Prado residents still pay rent according to their lease rate, despite not living in their
as me, who is paying $599, while some are paying almost $1000 every month,” senior Tayler Mooney said. Prado ensures its accommodations are sufficient alternatives to the student’s actual apartments and provides a daily $20-$30 stipend to students for food and other expenses. Additionally, each hotel provides breakfast, as well as a shuttle service to and from school. If students decided not to accept the living arrangements, they were given a one-time stipend as an apology for the delay. UTSA alumni Mariah Ozuna remarked, “The staff
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actual apartment. As per each lease, Prado incorporates a construction addendum, which specifies that in the event of delayed completion, each student could either accept the given hotel accommodations and pay rent or find someone to live with and not pay rent until the move-in date. However, students must pay roughly $20-$50 a month for their own storage space for personal items. “I don’t think it’s fair because some of the people who signed for a five bedroom and have a cheaper rate, like $495, are getting the same accommodations
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Police are still searching for the suspect responsible for multiple bomb threats written in various locations at the UT Health Science Center that resulted in an evacuation this past Friday.
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is cooperative. It must be tough for them because I’m not the only one calling in on a weekly basis to figure out what’s going on. I can only imagine the stress they are under, and I haven’t had a bad experience because they handled (the delay) pretty well.” Regardless, the delay affects students’ school experiences. Mooney explains that the accommodations lack a sufficient study area and do not provide a sense of security or hospitality. Further, Prado residents cannot personalize a hotel living space and must an-
The nearby Marriot Residence Inn, La Cantera Hill Country Resort and the Holiday Inn house Prado’s 353 lessees until the apartments are completed.
Over 10,000 Hungarian protestors marched in Budapest in opppostion to a proposed Internet tax.
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news@paisano-online.com The UTSA College of Sciences was recently granted $640,000 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a scholarship program that caters to the needs of economically underprivileged students interested in pursuing careers in biology, chemistry and physics. The university will use these funds to create the Facilitated Access to Sci-
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news@paisano-online.com UTSA students must make their final decisions on whether or not they would like to drop a class by Oct. 30. Last fall, UTSA’s drop date was Dec. 4 for undergraduate students. That is close to a five-week shift for a date to which most of UTSA’s undergraduates have become accustomed. However, graduate students have always had their drop date around the end of October — nine weeks into the semester, as opposed to 14 weeks into the semester. According to Vice Provost and Dean of the University College Dr. Lawrence Williams, the university drop date moved to the end of the semester in 2005 to allow freshmen to adjust to college life. Lawrence attributed this initial change in the drop date to “anecdotal evidence from faculty and students” that students were having difficulty deciding whether or not to withdraw from the university after receiving poor grades in a class after the drop date had passed. In 2010, the student withdrawal had not subsided, See DROP, page 3
FAST to support disadvantaged STEM students
A school shooting at Marsville Pilchuck High School in Washington left one student dead and four others injured. The assailant shot the wounded students in the head and shortly after took his own life.
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entific Training (FAST) scholarship that will award up to $10,000 a year and provide degree guidance to students. The scholarship specifically targets students in the Prefreshman Engineering Program (PREP). “I’m really excited about building a pipeline of students that I don’t think we have been that successful in attracting,” said George Negrete, UTSA chemistry professor and FAST program principal creator. “These should be high-flying students, so they’re probably being attracted all over the place. This See FAST, page 2
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Muay Thai Club Goal: The Muay Thai Club develops fighting skills for the novice and experienced fighter. Why: Some students want to train with fellow students without having to pay. Instead of attending private academies outside of campus
and paying large monthly fees, the Muay Thai Club is located on campus and is free to all students. Membership: The successful members in the club are those who are dedicated, not afraid to “take a punch” and consistently attend meetings. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Orange Studio at the Rec Center (2nd Floor). The meetings begin with either cardio or core exercises for a half hour. After that, we practice basic Muay Thai techSee STUDENTS, page 2
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The Women in the World Summit made its Texas debut in San Antonio.
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niques such as punches, kicks, elbows, knees and clinches. How to Contact: For information, find us at www. facebook.com/UtsaMuayThaiClub. For contact information and online membership visit https://utsa. collegiatelink.net/organization/utsamuaythai.
Game Development Group (GDG) Goal: We want to provide students with opportunities and resources to learn how to produce their own games. Why: Game development offers an interesting blend of creative and analytical techniques. Our members use a combination of both skills as a creative outlet. Membership:
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students who are interested in programming and enjoy all facets of gaming development. We meet every Friday at 4:30 p.m. to build entire games from scratch or analyze and tweak game idea pitches. How to contact: Please check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gamedevgroup, and join our organization at utsa.collegiatelink.net/organization/ gdg
Bon A Tirer Printmaking Club (Bat) Goal: We want to stimulate public appreciation and interest in printmaking art and create opportunities for UTSA’s art students to display their artwork locally and nationally. Why: Printmaking was essential to communication before telephones and
computers were available. It allows artists to multiply their artwork into original prints. Membership: We invite all UTSA students into our organization! If you are interested in printmaking, our members are here to explain and demonstrate the various printmaking methods. During our meetings, we discuss our current and prospective club projects. We meet twice a month from noon until 1 p.m. in the Arts building, room 2.01.12. Our most current project is a dinosaur-themed coloring book that our club members have illustrated. How to contact: For more info, email us at bonatirerprintclub@gmail.com, or you can check our Facebook page: B.A.T. Printmaking Club at UTSA.
Japanese Club (JPN Club) Goal: We would like to introduce UTSA students to the Japanese culture and language. Why: We introduce students who want to learn about Japan and some of its culture and practices in a friendly environment. Who knows, maybe someday you will end up in Japan. Membership: We welcome all students who are interested in Japanese language, culture and cuisine. We meet every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the MB 0.222. We play Japanese games, craft and talk about contemporary culture and Japanese slang. How to contact: Find us on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/JapaneseClubDesu
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is a way to attract them to UTSA,” Negrete continued. The PREP program is a university-sponsored program that prepares middle and high school students for careers in math, science, technology and engineering. Negrete sees the FAST scholarship as a perfect way to draw the attention of the students who participate in PREP to UTSA. “I had been looking for a program that would support PREP students who’ve been taking enrichment courses in mathematics with the PREP program by providing scholarships and encouraging them to come to UTSA,” said Negrete. “For a long time we’ve run these PREP programs, and we really haven’t taken advantage of all the students who’ve interacted with us
because they’ve been in these programs. The FAST scholarship gives us a real opportunity to attract these students,” explained Negrete. An eligible FAST scholarship applicant must have earned a high school GPA of 3.3 or higher, scored at least a 1200 on the SAT, completed advanced placement high school courses, submitted a one page career goal statement and demonstrated an interest in earning a degree in biology, chemistry or physics. The FAST scholarship program will debut Fall 2015. “This should strengthen the academic rigor of our programs and should also boost our percentage of graduates at four- and six-year rates,” said Negrete about the positive effects this scholarship will have on the university.
Down in the polls, Texas’ Wendy Davis recalls her own comebacks AP Paul J. Weber Associated Press Reminding worshippers of overcoming long odds in her personal life, Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis on Sunday urged reliable Democratic voters at black churches to turnout in the face of predictions that she needs a miracle to win. ”I know that God gave me
that blessing of struggles so that one day I could be a voice for people across this state,” Davis told congregants at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. “We have so much to do.” An underdog biography that made Davis her party’s most compelling Texas candidate in decades has become a rallying cry as pundits and even some Democrats privately write off her chances with little more than a week before Election Day. Two public polls last week found her
trailing Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott by double digits. Abbott didn’t campaign Sunday. While Davis popped into a half-dozen Sunday morning church services across Houston flanked by other Texas Democrats, Abbott is whipping up conservatives in a final-stretch tour with actor Chuck Norris, who’s previously done the same for Republican Gov. Rick Perry. From the downtown church of megastar Beyonce to boisterous Baptist
sermons on the city fringes, Davis got cheers when noting that Perry’s record 14 years as governor would end in January. She vowed to end years of GOP defiance and bring Medicaid expansion to Texas, fight to raise the minimum wage and prioritize schools. Her shorthand version of being raised by a mom with a ninth-grade education before herself becoming a poor single mother returning groceries in the checkout line resonated in the pews. Abortion rights, the
issue that vaulted Davis to national political stardom last year, wasn’t mentioned until a pastor mentioned it. ”You know that I don’t believe in abortion,” said Rev. Carl Davis of New Life Tabernacle Church. “But you know that doesn’t mean I won’t support her in other ways.” Abbott has suggested that Davis hasn’t given him a closer race, in part, because her attacks have turned off voters. On Sunday, she never said his name. Statewide, the total per-
centage of registered voters who’ve cast early ballots so far in the 15 largest counties is down about 2 percent from four years ago. Republicans have won every statewide election in Texas since 1994, and Davis said she’s not ready to consider whether her run made a dent for Democrats win or lose. “I’m very proud of the campaign that we’ve built. I’m very proud that we’ve pushed forward a message that people are responding to,” said Davis.
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ticipate the stress of moving into a new location mid-semester. Additionally, students continue to pay for storage as a precaution in case their projected movein date is pushed back further. According to Prado, multiple factors play a role in the delay, like construction difficulties leading to the miscalculation of the projects completion date. Fortunately, Prado expects students to start moving in
apartment is unlike any other apartment complex with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and wood style flooring. Complete with a recreational center, resort-style pool, study lounges and businesses, Prado was on track to become a hub for student living. However, the high-rise allure that once attracted students may become ineffective if delays persist. Once construction is complete, Prado will pro-
“They made it seem like it was the whole works, like it was something new ... something more.” Mariah Ozuna
and the decision was made to move the drop date to the end of the semester for all undergraduates, Lawrence said. “We were hoping that by moving the drop date to the end of the semester, we would decrease the number of Ds and Fs that students were getting by letting them drop a class at the end of the semester and maybe improve the number of A’s and B’s,” Dr. Lawrence explained. Lawrence stated that the drop date was also moved for undergraduates as part of UTSA’s four-year Graduation Rate Improvement Plan (GRIP). According to the GRIP Revised Project Plans of
2013, the university’s goal is to position itself to “target funds more effectively to students most likely to graduate (Top 25 percent), providing resources to help fund their education for four years.” In Summer 2014, after reviewing enrollment policies from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. John Frederick, the Associate Deans Council and Lawrence recommended an earlier drop date to Frederick. Frederick then recommended the change to the Faculty Senate. Once the Faculty Senate agrees on recommendations, they refer the recommendation to President Romo who then signs off on the recommendation. UTSA faculty and ad-
ministration saw that the number of D’s and F’s did not significantly change as a result of moving the drop date. Therefore, in the fall of 2013, they made the decision to push the 2014 drop date back down to nine weeks into the semester for all students. Lawrence, clarifying the reason for the change in drop date, said, “We want to improve student completion (the graduation rate). We also have more tools to help students be more successful, like the early alert system (EARN), as well as advisers and faculty to reach out to students.” Whether the administration receives a negative student reaction or not, the new drop date is here to stay. Lawrence stressed
the importance of making students aware of the new drop date, reiterating, “The idea of moving the drop date to mid-semester is to promote student completion of classes rather than dropping, and we will do everything we can to help them achieve that.” Administration is also discussing registration for seniors and is considering giving priority to students who are closer to graduation. The potential priority registration change for seniors will accomplish what the new Oct. 30 date also tries to achieve — student’s ability to graduate earlier.
UTSA graduate within the next 10-15 business days (Nov. 3-8). Prado management intends to increase transparency with students and inform them immediately of any changes to move-in dates. It encourages students to come into their office to answer any questions. Prado Senior Regional Manager Josh Purkeypile commented, “We were disappointed as a staff because we wanted our residents to move in when we told them they were moving in, but we will continue with what we are doing and that is putting students needs first. We consider ourselves customer servants.” According to Prado management, the high-end style
vide some unique amenities unfamiliar in traditional student housing. The parking garage will afford each resident a space and will give businesses parking spots for their patrons. Moreover, Pita Pit, Indie Coffee and a barbershop are a few businesses Prado has confirmed to be available on site. Still, the question remains—when will resident move in? UTSA graduate Mariah Ozuna remarked, “(Prado) made it seem like it was a new thing. They said there were going to be shops at the bottom and made it seem like it was the whole works, like something new … something more.”
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Consumption of alcohol by a minor
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Consumption of alcohol by a minor
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Consumption of alcohol by a minor
Brennan Ave.
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MS Building
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False alarm/report
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Tues. 21 @ 5:44 pm
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University Oaks
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Tues. 21 @ 2:45 pm
Credit card or debit card abuse
Main Building
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Bauerle Garage
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Harassment of a public servant
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Fe ma le s tuden ts fac e c h a llen ges o n ca m p u s Editorial On Oct. 23 the Women’s Studies Department hosted their annual Take Back the Night event to bring awareness to violence against women. Take Back the Night is a symbolic way for women and women’s rights supporters to claim the night as a safe space for women. UTSA held its first Take Back the Night event in 2009, but the annual event has been held in the U.S. since the late 1970s. Keely Moore, a founding member of the UTSA student organization Feminist@s Unite, participated in Take Back the Night. “The event provides an opportunity for survivors and victims of gendered violence to commune, share our pain publicly, heal collectively and strategize to create a less violent world,” she said. In 2014, some people might find it hard to believe that women’s rights are still an issue. Women have long had the right to vote and are becoming increasingly visible in the workplace. However, women still face obstacles because of their gender, and events like Take Back the Night bring awareness to this reality. Take a typical night out for any college student. A male student will need to remember to bring his phone, wallet and keys; he’ll need to watch out for his friends, make sure he doesn’t drive drunk and ultimately ensure he ends up in a safe place. A female student will need
to keep all of these things in mind in addition to looking out for her drink (Rophynal usage is most commonly used at college parties and clubs according to the U.S. Department of Justice). She might also need to remember to have something like pepper spray in her possession, while also making sure she doesn’t get separated from her friends because being alone puts her in a vulnerable position for something as traumatic as sexual assault. The Department of Justice estimates that one in five women will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. Sure, any woman will admit she knows it is dangerous to walk home alone, but it cannot be said often enough that no women is ever, in any way, “asking for it.” Feminists call this tendency to blame women for their own assaults “rape culture,” and even if you’re not a feminist, it isn’t hard to see how this mentality is unfair. Rape culture claims that victims are at fault for their own attacks and perpetuates the idea that attackers aren’t responsible for their actions. It is this victim-blaming mentality that, until changed, prevents true equality for women. Until a woman feels as safe walking home as her male counterpart, equality has not been achieved. Until a woman can walk down the street without being catcalled, she is not being shown respect. Until women don’t disproportionately face do-
mestic abuse, they are not safe and until women earn the same salary as their male counterparts for the same job, the women’s rights movement is still needed. What can we do to change this inequality? Women will need allies in this movement. They will need the support of other women who share their struggles, they will need open-mindedness from their
male counterparts and they will need those in positions of power to provide equal opportunities. It is important to remember that the need to empower women isn’t a call to remove men from positions of power but simply a call to be treated as equals alongside them. Talking about assault can be difficult for victims, but students are entitled to university help. UTSA’s Title IX
policy prohibits sexual violence, which includes sexual harassment. Victims of sexual violence or harassment are encouraged to contact the UTSA Police Department where they will have the option to remain anonymous. They may also contact UTSA’s Title IX Coordinator Leonard Flaum at leonard.flaum@utsa.edu.
I’ll just sit here by Christopher Breakell
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, This is regarding the Oct. 14 article titled “Voter ID laws: The new poll tax.” I would have to agree with your statement about Texas voter turnout not living up to the “Texas standard”. That being said, I believe that the reasoning has less to do with voter ID laws and more to do with voter apathy. There isn’t any reason why any Texan shouldn’t have one of the proper forms of identification. Your article mentioned that SB 14 is detrimental to less educated (non-
college educated), working minorities whose voices have been absent from the voting booth. I strongly disagree with this statement because it seems to paint the picture that noncollege-educated minorities are in some way inferior in the realm of voting and voter registration. Acceptable forms of identification include Texas driver’s license or photo ID expired by no more than 60 days, a Texas concealed handgun license, a U.S. passport, a military photo ID or a citizenship certificate
with photo, all of which can be obtained by a person with the proper qualifications and the ability to read on a ninth grade level. One might say that voter registration is so simple, even a caveman can do. After looking at your statistic on the percentage of voters in the 2012 presidential election broken down by Whites, Blacks and Hispanics, I found no proof that the low turnout rates of minorities was due to prejudicial voter ID laws versus ordinary voter apathy. The statistics
that pointed out that 25 percent of Blacks don’t have a government versus the eight percent of Whites who don’t, speaks more to the need for community organizers within the black community than some latent function of SB 14 to disenfranchise the Black community. I fail to see how SB 14 is unconstitutional, as you suggested. The sole basis of the law is to ensure only those who are qualified are able to vote, and that voter fraud is reduced. Getting proper identification shouldn’t be an
issue for those who qualify. I would like to close by saying that I whole-heartedly agree with your call for students to start caring about politics. We are the next generation of policy makers and owe it to ourselves to take this subject matter seriously. Not only for our sake, but also for the sake of future generations that will reap the fruits of our works, be it good or bad.
ly for reimbursing student organizations that host or attend events that contribute to leadership development at UTSA. It is one of our main tools for giving student organizations the resources they need to be successful, and it is absolutely a component of our outreach efforts. With these additions as well as our general and election marketing expenditures, the “Student Outreach” category should actually constitute well over $20,000, more than ten times the number claimed by Ms. Kramer and larger than any other single category of spending. Combine this with the fact that we ran a four-figure surplus, and it becomes clear that SGA is not sacrificing outreach to the students for any reason whatsoever. Ms. Kramer also purports that 67 percent of the budget covers officer stipends,
retreats and leadership development. While these percentages are incorrect to begin with, there is a deeper issue – this lacks all relevant context. First of all, take the stipends – while not every school in the UT System has the same officer positions, they all have a president and vice president. For these two positions, UTSA’s Student Government pays under half the average, per student, for the nine system schools. Consider this: the president of UT Dallas – that’s ONE officer from a school with 10,000 fewer students than UTSA – receives a nominal stipend larger than all FIVE of our SGA officers combined. When it comes to retreats and leadership development, it is important to note that there isn’t a distinction. SGA retreats are a time when we come together, conduct leadership training
and set goals on how to best help the students for the upcoming year. They are an integral part to accomplishing beneficial objectives on behalf of the student body, and it is money well spent. When presented with the full picture, it is clear that Student Government spends more on student outreach than on anything else, keeps its per-student stipends lower than most other schools in the system and understands its number one priority: you. Rest assured that we are looking out for you, the students, and last year’s budget was no exception. If you are interested in joining SGA, we meet every Thursday at 5:30p.m. in the Harris Room, and you can email sgautsa@gmail.com for more information.
Sincerely, Brandon Young MSW Student Be_Young83@live.com
Letter to the Editor In last week’s edition of The Paisano, Kate Kramer published an article entitled “Is Student Government Mismanaging Your Money?” which examined the Student Government Association (SGA) budget from Fall 2013 – Spring 2014. As the former treasurer who designed this budget, I would like to assure the student body that the answer to this question is a firm no. While I applaud Ms. Kramer’s initiative to examine Student Government’s finances and keep us accountable, her article was lacking in overall context. To begin with, Ms. Kramer’s expenditure categories are somewhat misleading. While her “Student Outreach” designation contains some of SGA’s events like Finals Study Days and our voter registration drive, she leaves out our two biggest campus-wide events: University Life Awards and Golf
Cart Parade. University Life Awards is an (annual) event celebrating the achievements of Roadrunners across the campus, attended by hundreds of students, faculty and administrators. It is our signature event in the spring, and it engages a wide swath of university constituents. The Golf Cart Parade is another event catered specifically to the greater student body – this year alone, 35 individual student organizations participated in our Golf Cart Decorating Party. These two events directly benefit our university’s students in a big way and, consequently, make up a big portion of the budget. Even more pressing, Ms. Kramer neglected to designate SGA’s Leaderfund account as part of “Student Outreach.” Leaderfund is a $9,000 account, replenished yearly, earmarked exclusive-
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Elevator pitch Students present business plans for $1000 cash prize
EVENTS CALENDAR Tuesday 10/28 Hey, sports fans! See the Spurs take on the Dallas Mavericks at the AT&T Center (1 AT&T Center Parkway). This exciting game starts at 7 p.m. with tickets starting at just $15 on ticketmaster. com. Hurry – tickets are limited!
evil, is one of the most celebrated Indian festivals in San Antonio. At Alamo Plaza on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., this annual event is free for all. There will be food, Bollywood, Zumba and henna booths. Visit diwalisa.com for more information.
Wednesday 10/29 Get ready to roll on the floor laughing. Comedian Nick Swardson will be at the Majestic Theatre (224 E Houston) to help you do just that. Tickets start at $53 on ticketmaster.com. Be there at 8 p.m. for a night of laughter and hilarity.
Sunday 11/2 El Dia de los Muertos is a continuation of a two-day event and lasts from 1:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m on Sunday. Festivities include live music at Arneson River Theater, original Day of the Dead art, a living altar, dance, drum and puppet procession and live poetry. All events for this celebration are free. Visit muertosfest.com for more information.
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Thursday 10/30 Hope you have comfy shoes. This spooky ghost tour covers 1.5 miles of the old San Antonio streets, retelling the history and supernatural occurrences of the city. With tours almost every night through Dec. 30, ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for children seven – 15 years old and $14 for military veterans with ID. The tour starts at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. Visit sistersgrimmghosttour.com for more info.
From left: Kimberly Todd, Sarah Olivarez, Kyle Long, Amanda Johnson and Maria Acevedo are all seniors in the College of Business. They are dressed up to work on their commercial for their final pitch presentation.
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The elevator doors close. Whether or not the person in the suit standing to your left funds your million-dollar business idea depends on the next 90 seconds. Your palms sweat, and your knees weaken – well not noticeably, of course. The UTSA Elevator Pitch Competition prepared you for this million-dollar ride. The first of its kind at UTSA, the student-piloted Elevator Pitch Competition offers $1000 and other cash prizes to the top three 90-second business pitches. The event will not be held in an elevator, though. Instead, true to the competitive spirit of the succinct investment elevator-style proposal, participants will pitch their business ideas before an audience of judges on Friday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. in the Business Building Liu Auditorium (BB 2.01.02). “I caught the entrepreneurial bug when I heard about the entrepreneurship program,” said College of Business senior Kimberly Todd, the leader of the UTSA Pitch Competition. “The classrooms are so hands-on and get you out of your chairs,” exclaimed
Todd. “This type of learning – where you are interacting with people, where you are discussing ideas and actually engaging in what is going on – is the type of learning that I wish everyone could experience.” And Todd did jump – along with her classmates Sarah Olivarez, Amanda Johnson and Maria Acevedo. The four seniors accepted entrepreneurship professor Dr. Anita Leffel’s request for business students to organize an elevator pitch competition. Todd, Olivarez, Johnson and Acevedo formed a committee to plan the event. “Dr. Leffel came up with this really awesome idea, and we pretty much just ran with it,” said Todd about the committee’s process. “We have done everything from figuring out how the flyers would look, finding a venue, figuring out the rules of the competition, making the website, … brainstorming the idea for our commercial and then filming the commercial.” At the competition, university students and faculty – as well as local entrepreneurs – will judge the success of the pitches and determine the prizewinning pitches.
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What is an award-winning pitch? “Think of it as a tease,” explained Todd, “a taste of the entrée – but not the entire entrée at once.” A pitch’s success hinges on the speaker’s mastery of his or her business concept and the charismatic delivery of the speech in a constrained amount of time such as a hypothetical 90-second elevator ride. The $1000 pitch competition is sponsored by the UTSA College of Business Center for Innovation and Technology (CITE) and the UTSA Toastmasters organization. CEO of the Alamo City Chamber of Commerce, Christopher Herring, will deliver the event’s keynote address. Members of the UTSA community interested in competing must register at utsapitch.com and provide a video sample pitch by Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. The committee will select the top 20 registrants who will compete on Nov. 7. Audience participation is integral to determining the top pitches, and everyone interested in entrepreneurship competition is welcome. For more information, visit utsapitch.com.
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Friday 10/31 Want to party like a goblin on Halloween? The Hangar will be transformed into a spooky haunted house on Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t forget your costume – first place prize is $200, with second and third place at $100 and $75, respectively. Party, dance and have a “ghoul” time at this 21 and up event. Go to thehangarsa.com or visit their Facebook page for more information. Saturday 11/1 The Diwali Festival of Lights, which symbolizes the victory of good over
Monday 11/3 America’s Military Golf Classic Benefiting Birdies for the Brave is being held to pay homage to America’s military and to help raise funds for veterans. It will be held at TPC San Antonio (23808 Resort Parkway). Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a number of activities, concluding the event with an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Visit sachamber.org/wcevents for more information. Tuesday 11/4 From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Main Plaza Conservancy and the San Antonio Food Bank are putting together Main Plaza Farmer’s Market. Local chefs will be there providing cooking demos and providing tips for incorporating healthy eating habits into everyday life. The food is budget friendly and the event will be held at 111 Soledad. Visit safoodbank.org for more information.
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From left: Gloria Steinem, Dolores Huerta and Eva Longoria discussed the day’s events in one of the dressing rooms at the Majestic Empire Theater. Throughout the program these influential and well-known women shared their involvement with the feminist movement and their hopes for the future.
Florence Modo Arukude and Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe held up their handmade purses. Nyirumbe shared her story of rescuing over 2,000 girls from various rebellions and civil wars in Uganda by starting the St. Monica’s Girls Tailoring Centre. Arukude shared her experience as one of the girls rescued by Nyirumbe.
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From left: Jehmu Greene, Karen Hughes, Liz Chadderon, Kay Bailey Hutchison and Mark McKinnon closed the program with a political discussion. Chadderon shared that women make up 52 percent of the population, but only make up 20 - 30 percent of people in positions of power.
Influential women aim to inspire Beth Marshall Arts Editor
arts@paisano-online.com Who runs the world? Women. On Oct. 22 the Women in the World conference made its Texas debut in San Antonio. The event featured speeches and interviews by household names like Gloria Steinem, Eva Longoria, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Jill Biden, Joaquin Castro and Diane von Furstenberg, but the event was especially meant to highlight lesserknown women who have made a big impact. Women in the World is a live journalism-style program designed to empower and equip women with the confidence and tools needed to make a difference in the world. After Mayor Ivy Taylor gave short opening remarks, founder and CEO of Women in the World, Tina Brown, welcomed everyone to the Majestic Empire Theatre. From there, Eva Longoria began the day by interviewing Gloria Steinem, who revolutionized feminism at a time when women didn’t have an active voice. The two discussed feminism, activism and how great Steinem looks considering she is 80 years old. Following an uplifting opening, Deeyah Khan and Xoel Pamos talked about the reality of Honor Killings, which are murderous acts that happen when family members deem one of their own, usually girls, disrespectful for refusing to comply with some very out-
dated tratitions. Khan and Pamos’ mission is to bring awareness to the issue that hits close to home. An Honor Killing took place in Irving, Texas, in 2008 when Yaser Said murdered his two daughters. He remains at large to this day. Jill Biden, dressed in green from head to toe, expressed her appreciation for military families. As a mother who has experienced the sleepless nights and stress that come with deployment, she was more than qualified to be the segway into a panel of women who also deal with the hardships of being military mothers and wives. Betty Easley and Janet Sanchez spoke with Alicia Mendez, of “Alicia Mendez Tonight,” about the realities of supporting family members before, during and after deployment. These women stayed strong in various ways; some became the bread winners of the household and put on a brave face, while others became full-time caregivers when their loved ones returned home. After a short break, the severe Ebola outbreak in West Africa was addressed. Sarah Crowe, chief of crisis communications for UNICEF New York, went beyond the hysteria and brought attention to the aid flowing in internationally. The goal is to start at the source, to cure and to contain the virus, Crowe said. Bringing the discussion closer to home, a panel spoke on Latino prominence in the United States.
Rosie Castro, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Delores Huerta and Eva Longoria talked about how more Latinos are taking on positions of power. Moderator Jan Jarboe Russel, Texas Monthly contributing editor, asked Longoria if she thought we would see a Latino female president in our lifetime. Longoria said she hopes we see a female president in our lifetime period. Next, Robi Damelin, spokesperson for Parents Circle – Families Forum, shared her battle to find peace in Israel after her son was murdered by a Palestinian sniper in 2002. Her message encouraged forgiveness and reconciliation even in the wake of life’s biggest tragedies. Damelin was one of the lesser-known females in the speaker lineup but is making strides standing for peace. Peace starts with individuals in their communities bringing a change in perspective to fruition. Diane von Furstenberg was the next guest, and she discussed various topics from her iconic wrap dress turning 40, to her new book “The Woman I Wanted to Be.” She shared her thoughts on women having identities outside of the home but also being mothers – noting how busy it is to be a woman. Furstenberg continues to give women confidence through fashion and now with her new book. Her biggest encouragement to the women in the audience was sharing her realization that “I had to be my best friend.”
Possibly the most moving story was that of Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, director of St. Monica’s Girls Tailoring Center in Uganda. Her efforts went beyond bringing awareness to the ruthless ways of the Ugandan rebels; she is providing opportunities for thousands of women to recover after surviving the attacks. At the tailoring center, these women are reminded that they still have a purpose. Sister Rosemary welcomes them all and shared that “they’re living in dignity.” Maile Molin had a tough act to follow but managed to measure up. As deputy director of the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas and founder of English @ Work, Molin works to bring cohesion to workplaces. As a former ESL teacher and waitress, she witnessed how impractical traditional teachings could be at times. She noted that, living in Texas, one wouldn’t really need to know the English word for snow or winter – especially since the temperature was in the mid-80s during the conference. She recognized that immigrants need practical language skills to communicate a job injury or an emergency. This program has been crushing the language barrier and bringing workers together so well that Molin was awarded the Toyota Driving Solutions award after her on-stage interview with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Lucero. The program ended with a panel of four female poli-
ticians: Kay Bailey Hutchi- to be in political positions son, Liz Chadderon, Karen while young women aren’t. Hughes and Jehmu Greene. Greene stressed the imporWith two democrats and tance of using the media two republicans, the view- and technology as campoints shared represented paign tools, but that being both sides of the aisle. trained to do these jobs and Hutchison liked where hold these positions is the women are today. “When I most important part. started my career, there was For the modern college discrimination, but I don’t woman, Hutchison said think there is now,” Hutchi- to “learn everything you son said. “I think women can while you’re in college. have equal chances at the Don’t fluff off the schooljobs that we want, at leader- work because the more you ship positions that we want. know, the more effective If it’s elective office, I think you will be.” we have an equal shot now, She also shared that it’s and I think it should be that way.” Chadderon brought light to the fact that women make up 52 percent of the population but only 20-30 percent of people in power. She wanted to see more women running and winning, sharing that “winning takes guts.” She encouraged women Kay Bailey Hutchison who wish to run for Former U.S Senator any position of power to remember that it’s about important to recognize the voters, not about the that “sometimes our young candidate. people try to move too far Hughes discussed how no too fast and they’re not precandidate will be perfect, pared. They don’t have the but we will have to live with background and the experione of them, which makes ence and the education that voting so important. She they should have before takbelieved that starting in ing on certain levels of leadsmaller communities is the ership or job opportunities.” best way to make change. More information about “Women are practical and Women in the World sumwomen are problem solv- mits can be found at tinaers,” Hughes said. brownmedia.com/stayinGreene followed, saying touch. The next conference “women are compromisers will be held in New York and have a lot of common from Aril 22-24, 2015 at sense;” however, young Lincoln Center. men are often approached
“Learn everything you can while you’re in college. Don’t fluff off the schoolwork because the more you know, the more effective you will be.”
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October 28-November 4, 2014
Authors and artists gather near the Capitol building for book festival Rohit Chandan Staff Writer
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speak about her most recent project which involved empowering girls and women in Afghanistan by providing them bicycles and training. She explained that empowerment helps boost their self-confidence and makes it easier to travel to places such as work and school. Galpin mentioned that to fund her project, she sold assets such as her house and took out a loan on her car. For anyone who is a fan of the band The Jesus Lizard, former band member David Yow talked about music, movies and his new book, “Copycat: and a Litter of Other Cats,” which is a collection of cat drawings. He also mentioned that in his book, he had drawn the musician Cat Stevens as an actual cat. During the session, David talked about his fondness for cats and the differences between being a musician and an actor. A different session, which focused on the criminal justice system, was curated by
lawyer and Columbia Law School professor James Liebman and Michael Morton who, after almost 25 years in prison, was exonerated with the assistance of The Innocence Project. Both speakers provided insight into the criminal justice system and discussed the harms of the death penalty. Morton noted that prisoners are usually referred to by their inmate number and said, “when you become a number, you lose your individuality … you lose who you are.” The Texas Book Festival had something for everyone to enjoy. Some festival goers relaxed under trees reading books while others enjoyed live music. Book enthusiasts were able to purchase books and get them signed by the author. With the festival having a plethora of free activities, it is perhaps one of Austin’s best events.
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Artists occupied the Texas Capitol and surrounding areas this past weekend for the Texas Book Festival. The festival was responsible for the closure of a few streets surrounding the Capitol, and the House of Representatives chamber was one of the locations used for the event. The free festival lasted two days and had a diverse list of speakers ranging from Richard Linklater, the director of “Boyhood,” to Michael Morton, a man who spent almost 25 years in prison for a crime he never committed. The festival also featured live music, and various artists sold handmade crafts and paintings. The speakers focused on a diverse set of topics such as social activism, the science of alcohol and the criminal
justice system— to name a few. On Saturday, attendees heard John Dean, former lead counsel for Richard Nixon, speak about the Watergate scandal. Martin Amis, a notable writer, also attended the festival and discussed his new book, “The Zone of Interest.” By nighttime, the festival expanded to Austin bars for a literary pub crawl where attendees and authors interacted through various trivia games such as Buzzed Trivia and Nerd Jeopardy. Although Sunday didn’t involve any pub crawls, there was a brilliant lineup of speakers and activities. One tent had a table at which anyone could pay for a customized typewritten poem. The grounds also had a food tent with different chefs demonstrating how to create tantalizing meals. Another tent called the C-SPAN 2 tent (the C-SPAN bus was also open for exploration) had Shannon Galpin
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The C-SPAN bus made an appearance at the Texas Book Festival and was open to visitors who wanted to explore the inside.
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arts@paisano-online.com Torchy’s Tacos, a quirky Austin chain restaurant, is rumored to open up any day now in San Antonio. The location will be at 999 E. Basse Road. What started out as a food truck with a devil mascot is now an established taco restaurant with great prices and tasty food. You can find Torchy’s establishments all over Austin. The Torchy’s on The Drag near UT Austin has exemplary service, a wide variety of tacos and a unique college atmosphere. Torchy’s Tacos is spreading out all over Texas with locations in Houston, Katy, Dallas and now San Antonio. There are numerous tacos to choose from. The Dirty Sanchez is made up of chili, cheese, guacamole, and – get this – fried eggs. Other innovative tacos, including the Democrat, Republican and Trailer Park, are stuffed with everything from queso to pork. There is about every meat imaginable—brisket, sausage, chicken, beef, pork, steak, bacon, chili, shrimp and tuna. Every taco is absolutely delicious and priced under five dollars. Have to drive to early classes? Stop by Torchy’s Tacos for a variety of breakfast tacos. There is also a secret menu that features past “tacos of the month.” All you have to do is Google the secret menu, find an intriguing taco and order it directly at the counter or on the phone. One of the most gratifying secret tacos is called
The Ace of Spades. In this colossal masterpiece, you will find a large flour tortilla filled with a jalapeno sausage link, grilled brisket, a fried egg, green chile con queso, cilantro, cotija cheese, sour cream, mixed cheese and diablo hot sauce. Not really a taco person? That’s okay because Torchy’s whips up other treats as well. Street Corn, “freshroasted off-the-cob corn topped with ancho aioli, queso fresco, cilantro and dusted with New Mexico red chile powder,” is a delicious addition to the menu. There are also classic choices such as Chips and Green Chile Queso. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, try Lil’ Nookies—deep fried chocolate chip cookies topped with cherries. The food is not the only unique perk that this restaurant exhibits. Torchy’s Tacos locations include bars with numerous drink options and has a unique atmosphere you will not find anywhere else. Each chain finds a way to embody the food truck charm that put Torchy’s Tacos on the map in the first place. Its little red devil cartoon mascot is displayed in each individual chain. The décor screams “uniquely Austin.” The fountain drinks stray from the norm. If you’re thirsty, you can drink a glass of natural cane soda such as Mexican Cola, which differs from normal, massproduction sodas such as Coca-Cola. If you’re hungry, thirsty, and want a genuinely good time, drive over to Torchy’s Tacos once it opens for a taco experience you will not soon forget.
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Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican festivity in which the living remember those who have passed on. Traditionally celebrated on November 2, the festivities involve a variety of traditions such as the setting up of altars and celebrations organized by communities or families. In San Antonio, the Esperanza Center organizes an annual celebration on Nov. 1 at the Rinconcito de Esperanza. This year they have been hosting a series of six workshops leading up to the big event. The Esperanza Center works to promote social justice between different social communities through the use of art and cultural expression. By promoting the mixing of cultures within a diverse community, the Esperanza Center hopes to cross bridges that will bring people “wounded by domination and inequality” to greater social understanding. The workshops offered by the Esperanza Center look to teach the community
about the different elements that form the tradition of the Day of the Dead. The goal is to preserve cultures and their history by teaching the community about different traditions celebrated in the United States. Each workshop started with an overview of the meaning of the specific aspects of the tradition in order to give participants a better understanding of it. The first workshop, for example, focused on the history of the Day of the Dead. Both the second and third workshops concentrated on altars and their significance. The first of these workshops was more interactive and allowed the participants to learn the meaning behind the altars through the making of a miniature one. The second workshop, presented in Spanish, was more instructional and focused on the make-up and significance of the altar in the Day of the Dead tradition. The fourth workshop took on the sweeter side of the festivities by teaching the participants the history behind the traditional sugar skulls. Not only were the
participants able to learn about this aspect of the tradition, they were also able to take part in it by decorating their own sugar skull. The fifth workshop was interactive, and participants got the chance to make paper flowers that could serve as decorations for the festivity. The last workshop will take place on Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme of the workshop will be Cempazútchil/Marigold – Fresh Flower Preparation, in which people will learn about the significance of the flowers and lend a hand in decorating the establishment in preparation for the Day of the Dead celebration. As for the big celebration taking place on November 1, the Esperanza Center has planned a night full of entertainment, from theatrical performances to live music and face painting to a cemetery tour. The celebration starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. The last workshop and celebration will take place at Rinconcito de Esperanza, 816 S. Colorado. Both events are free to attend.
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Thursday, Oct. 30 7:00 pm UTSA Soccer The Roadrunners host the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Park West Athletics Complex.
7:30 pm UTSA Softball The Roadrunners take a short trip to downtown San Antonio to take on the UIW Cardinals at Cardinal Field.
Friday, Oct. 31 All Day, UTSA Men’s Tennis The Men’s Tennis team heads to Austin, Texas, to compete in the Texas Invitational. Play continues until Sunday.
6:00 pm UTSA Softball The Roadrunners compete against the St. Mary’s Rattlers at St. Mary’s University.
9:00 pm San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to play their second game of the season against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center.
UTSA soccer falls to FIU in 85th minute UTSA SOCCER Robert Allen Sports Assistant sports@paisano-online.com
The losing streak for the Roadrunners’ women’s soccer team continued Oct. 24, as UTSA fell to the Florida International University Panthers, 2-1. The Roadrunners held a 1-0 lead at the half, but two goals in the second half pushed the Panthers to victory at Park West Athletic Complex. A contention in the box by sophomore UTSA forward Brianna Livecchi set up the go-ahead goal for UTSA’s senior forward Anissa Munson in the 16th minute of action in the first half. The goal was Munson’s third of the season. Along with Munson, senior UTSA forward Happy Orere-Amadu and freshman midfielder Gracie Knight also had shots on goal, but only one went in for the Roadrunners. “It was a really good effort by the whole team tonight,” said Munson after the game. “Sometimes it doesn’t fall our way, but as long as we have our heart in the game,
I think things will start falling our way. We just have to finish.” The Roadrunners defense held tight in the first half, limiting the Panthers to only one shot by sophomore midfielder Alyssa Robinson. FIU heated up in the second half, though scoring their first goal in the 57th minute of the game. FIU senior forward Caroline Hernandez found the back of the net for the Panthers, shooting from 35 yards out and tying the game at one apiece. Sophomore FIU defender Shelby Bowden sealed the deal for the Panthers in the 85th minute of the game with a header assisted by junior midfielder Madlen Weinhardt. The loss extended the losing streak for the Roadrunners to six games, bringing their overall re-
cord to 5-10-1 and their conference record to 1-7. With only two games left in the regular season, the Roadrunners remain optimistic. “We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing,” said Munson. “We’re not doing anything terribly wrong, we just have to execute when it’s important. We have to make those key saves, and hopefully we can end the season on a high note.” The Roadrunners will finish the season off with two more matches at home. The first match will be Oct. 26 against the Florida Atlantic Owls, and the final home match will be against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles on Oct. 30. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.
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C-USA Football STANDINGS East Division C-USA/Overall UTSA senior wide reciever Kam Jones attempts to break away from a tackle from the opposing team. The UTEP Miner defense held the UTSA Roadrunner offense scoreless throughout the game, resulting in the first shutout in UTSA program history. 1. Marshall (4-0) (8-0)
3. Florida International (2-2) (3-5) 4. UAB (2-2) (4-4) 5. Florida Atlantic (2-2) (3-5) 6. Western Kentucky (1-3) (3-4) 7. Old Dominion (1-4) (3-5)
West Division C-USA/Overall 1. Louisiana Tech (4-0) (5-3) 2. Rice (2-1) (4-3) 3. UTEP (2-1) (4-3) 5. Southern Miss (1-3) (3-5) 6. UTSA (1-3) (2-6) 6. North Texas (0-4) (2-6)
Struggles continue for UTSA football UTSA FOOTBALL Robert Allen Sports Assistant sports@paisano-online.com UTSA football experienced its first shutout in its fouryear program history on Oct. 25, suffering an emphatic defeat to the UTEP Miners, 34-0, at the Alamodome. The Roadrunners failed to get anything going on offense the entire game, earning 70 total yards and two first downs. With the loss, UTSA fell to 2-6 overall and 1-3 in Conference USA (C-USA) play. The Roadrunners still have an opportunity to become bowl eligible this year; however, their margin for error is nonexistent. To turn things around, the Roadrunners will have to find a way to get their offense moving again. The days when UTSA dominated Houston on the road and held an elite Arizona team on the ropes seem so long ago. “We’ve lost two quarterbacks this season. That hasn’t helped us,” explained UTSA Head Coach Larry Coker. “We’re not playing with the same emotion and intensity as we did earlier in the year. We’ve been wounded, but we’ve got to somehow come out of the corners and fight.”
The Roadrunners’ offense had seven consecutive threeand-out offensive possessions before finally converting their initial first down with just a little over two minutes left in the first half. The Roadrunners saw four more three-
“We’ve been wounded, but we’ve got to somehow come out of the corners and fight.” Larry Coker
UTSA Head Football Coach and-outs and a fumble before converting their next first down. UTSA freshman quarterback Austin Robinson completed six of his 20 pass attempts and threw one interception to end the third quarter. Robinson was also sacked three times by the UTEP defense. Running backs David Glasco II and Jarveon Wil-
liams led the running game for the Roadrunners, earning 16 and 11 yards on the ground, respectively. Despite giving up 34 points, the Roadrunner defense played well. The Miners scored three touchdowns on offense, but all three were scored on big third-down plays. The first was a 75-yard pass from senior quarterback Jamiell Showers to sophomore wide receiver Jaquan White. The second was a 40-yard pass from Showers to sophomore running back Aaron Jones, and the third was a 24-yard rush up the middle by Jones. “We let up a lot of big plays, but other than that, we slowly contained them,” said UTSA senior linebacker Jens Jeters. “We stuck together. We got the seniors and the team together and rallied. The big plays were surprises, but we really shut them down after that.” Senior defensive end Cody Rogers had a big night for the Roadrunners, getting to the quarterback twice with two sacks. Junior linebacker Drew Douglas and safeties Triston Wade and Brian King all had team-leading seven tackles on the night.
Next week, the Roadrunners will have a bye week before taking on the Rice Owls
on Nov. 8 at Rice Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.
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2. Middle Tennessee (4-1) (5-3)
UTSA Head Coach Larry Coker believes his team has the heart and determination to turn the season around.
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