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news@paisano-online.com The Student Government Association (SGA) at UTSA prides itself on being the voice of the student population. Despite the SGA’s goals of advocating students’ needs, their 2013-2014 budget says otherwise. Sixty-seven percent of the SGA’s budget covered SGA officer stipends, a retreat for SGA members, an SGA banquet and leadership development. In contrast, only 20 percent of the budget went toward student events such as the Diploma Dash and Scantron give-a ways. Operating on a yearly budget of $47,650, the SGA is funded by a portion of the Student Services Fee, a $180.84 fee that is collected from students each semester as part of
their tuition and fees. Although the SGA purportedly works year round to ensure students’ needs are being heard, many students report that they do not see what the fee is going toward. “This may just make me sound like an uninvolved student, but I’ve never heard of anything that SGA has done. I always thought (SGA) was just a group to develop your leadership skills,” said junior anthropology major John Garza. Many students who, unlike Garza, are aware of the SGA’s presence also feel they are not benefiting from the organization. “I don’t really care that part of my tuition goes to SGA, but I’ve never heard about any of the events they hold for students, and I feel like I’m missing out,” said senior English major Julie Marks. “If more students knew about See BUDGET, page 3
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can get these grants or not; but you try, and sometimes you get them,” said Santamaria. “The brain is really the essential part of the human,” said Huang, “so understanding how the brain functions is the ultimate goal of biology.” Huang also received a grant from the Army Research Laboratory in addition to his grant from the DOD to research brain-machine interaction using the EEG machines. The goal of the project is to develop a way for soldiers to control small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with EEG technology. Currently, Huang’s graduate student, Mauricio Merino,
On Oct. 12, the migrants’ traditional el corrido, or ballad, introduced the Institute of Texan Cultures’ (ITC) Migrant Worker Stories event. The institute hoped to shed light on the benefits and struggles of the migrant experience. Los Inocentes Hermanas, a singing duo of Benicia Centera and Ista Centera, harmonized with their guitarras to express the elements of migrant life: hard work, ethics and tight-knit family. The event focused on the perspectives of two key speakers: Cynthia Jasso Arredondo, a former migrant worker and the current manager of Educational and Training Services at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Dr. Alberto Rodriguez, assistant professor of history at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The migrants and their families must pack their belongings and travel to harvest fields each summer for 10-hour workdays, 7 days a week. “The week after Easter represented the beginning — and the challenges — of a treacherous summer,” Rodriguez recounted. “The trips to Colorado were long (and) depressing for all of the family. We understood
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UTSA researching how to control vehicles using the brain
Early voting for the Nov. 4 general election began this week. According to early polls, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott and lieutenant governor nominee Dan Patrick hold 15-point and 12-point leads over their Democratic counterparts Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte respectively.
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few months, two UTSA researchers received grants to study the human brain. Dr. Fidel Santamaria, a biology professor, received $300,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Dr. Yufei Huang, an electrical engineering professor, received $400,000
Student veterans seek a safe haven on campus
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from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to purchase two high-performance electroencephalogram (EEG) systems — machines that record the brain’s electrical activity. This research is part of the White House’s BRAIN Initiative, an initiative begun by President Obama to further study the brain and founded in hopes that it would accomplish as much for science and medicine as the Human Genome Project has. Santamaria’s grant was one of 36 grants awarded by the NSF that furthers the White House’s BRAIN Initiative through the study of “how complex behaviors emerge from the activity of brain circuits.” “You never know if you
the opportunity to interact with one another as they transition from military life to a school environment. “Our job is to be the representative voice of all veterans whether or not they are members,” said SVA President Tyler Wynne. “There are various committees around campus that support veterans and their education, and we’re the student voice to those committees.”
However, designating the spot for veterans’ use results in a general loss of space for non-veteran students to use. All students pay a University Center fee to have access to the Tejas Lounge, and if the SVA is granted exclusive use of the space, it would exclude many students. Wynne clarifies that his position does not intend to prohibit students from the UC common area but instead designate a spot where veterans can focus on school and personal issues. “We’re not trying to kick (students) out and take over the space,” explained Wynne. “(Instead), we’re thinking of putting posters up in the Tejas Lounge so (students) know why we are doing this.” According to the United
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news@paisano-online.com The campus was bustling with intrigue this past Saturday, Oct. 18, because UTSA Day was in fullswing. UTSA Day’s open house gave prospective UTSA students an opportunity to view the campus and
catch a glimpse of UTSA life. COLFA, The Honors College and a number of other organizations spoke to potential roadrunners. “The campus is a lot nicer than I thought it would be,” said high school senior Courtney Holmes. “It’s a really pretty campus. There’s a lot of lively people around; everyone seems excited,” Holmes’ brother observed. To read more, visit us online at paisano-online.com
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Highlighting UTSA’s Student Organizations: Service enough to bring them necessary aid. We hope to create humble students who will go on to lead successful lives and careers in the health profession.
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Team Ramp Builders (TRB) Goal: We aim to give back freedom to people who have difficulty using stairs through coordinated efforts with the Texas Ramp Project. Why: Our projects can make a big difference in someone’s life. The smile on a person’s face when he or she sees his or her driveway for the first time in weeks is a great experience. Membership: Our organization encourages any volunteers with or without ramp-building experience to join. If you are willing to spend a Saturday morning volunteering, we encourage you to try one ramp build. We usually meet Saturday mornings at UTSA to carpool to the designated ramp building location in San Antonio.
How to Contact: Our Facebook page, called Team Ramp Builders at UTSA, is updated on current and future builds regularly. For inquiries, email TeamRa mpBu i ldersatU TSA@ gmail.com. Team Ramp Builders also welcomes people who have any questions or concerns to text us at (361) 449-7366.
Global Health Brigade Goal: Global Health Brigade is about empowering students to empower others. Our health chapters are designed to provide healthcare to underprivileged communities throughout Central America while allowing students to experience a culture and lifestyle different from their own. We hope to provide a unique experience for college students to help them understand what it means to be an individual in healthcare as well as gain an understanding of the differences in our health systems. Why: Our trips enable us to provide more to communities outside of our own by showing them that we care
Membership: We are looking for all types of people — not just those pursuing a career in healthcare — that are interested in helping others outside of their own community. How to contact: People can contact us through email at gbutsa@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook at UTSA Global Health Brigade.
The SMIILE Movement Goal: The SMIILE Movement is about making a difference as a young person and setting a positive example for our peers. We encourage the pursuit of your dreams and help each other realize our potential – all while giving back to the community through diverse forms of outreach. Why: We encourage our friends and other students on campus to combat negative influences around us. We give back to those in need through donation drives because we want to spread hope one smile at a time. Membership: We welcome any student at UTSA. We have a diverse membership and have grown close since we started. Not only do we discuss a variety of topics during our meetings, we also plan social and charitable events.
How to contact: To join SMIILE at UTSA, come to our meetings every other Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the UC Nueces Room. Our next meeting is Oct. 22nd. For more information, visit www.smiilemovement.org. People can also contact us directly at anirielg@gmail. com.
Heart Health Student Organization (HHSO) Goal: We want to educate members and the general public about the dangers of cardiovascular diseases, factors leading and how to prevent them. Why: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. We want to inform people on how to prevent heart disease, as well as why they should actively fight against it. Membership: Anyone is welcome to join. We want to enlighten the public, and we regard anyone who wants to make a change in his or her lifestyle as valuable member. Even if a person is completely healthy, we would still like them in our organization to provide first-hand knowledge of how a healthy lifestyle is beneficial. How to contact: We are on RowdyLinks, and our Facebook Page is www. facebook.com/hearthealthstudentorganization. Part four of five Pick up the next issue of The Paisano to read about special interest groups.
SVA: Veteran lounge may be key for success From Page 1
States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA), 1,667,740 veterans currently live in Texas — with approximately 155,000 in Bexar County. Of Texas’ total veteran population, 86,506 individuals are less than 29 years of age. The USDVA has projected that the veteran population will decrease from roughly 23 million to about 16 million by the 2040 fiscal year, but this decline does not mean veteran issues will fall as well. Currently, the UTSA Student Government Association is drafting a resolution that will explain the details of the SVA’s use of the Tejas Lounge. The proposed veterans’ space contains academic, military, and medical resources. SVA Vice President Thomas Mahoney explained: “As veterans, we come out of the military, come to school and have no idea what to expect and (the SVA) is trying to get the information out to the veterans that don’t know about the available resources.” Giving veterans better access to necessary resources will facilitate transition into civilian life. The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that 300,000 veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression. Moreover, the stigma associated with a mental health disorder causes some veterans to avoid seeking help.
Fortunately, Wynne strives to ensure that the United States Department of Education’s (USDE) “eight keys to Success” are implemented on campus. The “8 keys” are guidelines to help veterans reduce campus alienation and PTSD while building a community. Some of the eight keys include fostering a trusting community on campus for veterans, ensuring veteran academic success and centralizing campus resources for veterans with a designated space. Wynne explained that UTSA could ensure veterans’ success, according to the “8 keys,” through the conversion of the Tejas Lounge into a veterans’ center. Collectively, the SVA sees the Tejas Lounge as a stepping stone toward the building of a dedicated center that houses all veteran resources. Veterans experiences are tremendously different, remarked Wynne. “A lot of students have traveled, but veterans have traveled — and traveled to get shot at — and that changes how you view the world.” Wynne emphasized that in addition to providing an opportunity for veteran success, designating the UC Tejas Lounge as a veteran center is also an opportunity to share and connect with non-veteran students. “I think it would sway everyone to (understand) we’re not trying to steal a space.”
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Budget: Do all UTSA students Research: UTSA brains explore the unknown with unmanned vehicles benefit equally from SGA spending? From Page 1 Huang, Merino and their activity. from molecules all the way From Page 1
SGA and took part in the activities they hold, maybe the SGA could allocate more of their funds to benefit students directly,” said Marks. Zack Dunn, president of the SGA, is aware of the problem. Dun believes community inclusion should be one of the main goals of the SGA. “Community engagement is so important,” said Dunn. “If we can get out in the community and partner with other organizations, then students would be benefited — both alumni and current students,” he continued. Over the past years, the SGA has advocated the need for a wait list when students register for classes, led a Green Fund proposal to get the Sombrilla fountain flowing again and proposed the athletics fee referendum which led to the development of UTSA’s football team. This year the SGA aspires to talk with the University of Texas System Board of Regents in order to get the University of Texas at Austin to end the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) participation with UTSA. The student government also wants to work with San Antonio restaurants to create a student discount card. “I don’t think any student would agree with me,” said UTSA student Maricella Bowman, “but I think the
portion of the student fee that goes to SGA should be raised.” “I know UT Austin has more students than UTSA,” said Bowman. “But if our SGA had a higher budget, then maybe they could accomplish more things that would benefit the students,” she suggested. Psychology junior Amanda Rodriguez disagrees. “Students already pay so much money for their tuition and fees; the fees shouldn’t increase,” said Rodriguez. “If organizations want to exist on campus,” continued Rodriguez, “they should raise their own money and not be rely on student fees, unless all of the students benefit from the existence of their organization. I don’t think SGA benefits all of the students.” Regardless of whether students believe SGA should receive a portion of the fees they pay, the biggest problem seems to be a lack of knowledge about SGA and their accomplishments. “I follow what SGA does and have always taken part in their activities,” said biology major Taylor White. “I’ve heard some of the criticism about SGA,” continued White, “but I feel like they’re doing a good job.” Dunn reflected on his administration, “I feel like we’re making a difference.”
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is planning to build a helmet equipped with an EEG machine that would detect signals from the brain to control the navigation of the UAVs. Devices currently exist that allow humans to use EEG technology to move objects such as wheelchairs and control characters in online games through “abstract commanding.” However, nothing similar to the complexity of moving a UAV currently exists. “We are basically treading new areas,” said Huang. “There’s almost no existing research on this system that (Merino’s) building.”
team will be debuting their first simple prototype — that moves a small quadcoptor up and down — in a week or so. “We have to begin simple,” said Merino. “But we will have to do more than just land and take off; eventually, you want more and more abstract commands.” After their presentation, Merino and Huang will continue to build on the complexity of their machine by completing more tests with the EEG machines. The tests consist of subjects watching flashing lights on a computer screen while the EEG machine records their brains’ electrical
The lab will work on this project for the next year and a half. If the project is successful, the technology will impact medical and commercial entities, as well as effect military development and use. Santamaria’s research also has broad implications. Santamaria, along with two other UTSA professors - Dr. Todd Troyer and Dr. Nicole Wicha — will be applying theories they developed for the brain at the single cell level to more complex ideas such as how a bird sings or how a human develops language. “We want to describe behavior of the neural system
to human language comprehension with the same theoretical framework,” said Santamaria. The researchers will first study the singing of Bengalese finches and try to apply the theoretical framework, or power laws, to how they learn and produce songs. They will also study human language through the use of EEG machines and try to find power laws in hopes of predicting how the brain will work. “Everyone says that the brain is complex,” said Santamaria on the motivation for his study. “But what is complexity? Can we put a number to that? And how
Exhibit: Migrant histories influence rich San Antonio and Texan cultures From Page 1
that Colorado was a place where we worked long days in the sun with minimal conditions to support our daily lives.” Even under harsh conditions, migrant work is a part of many families. “A lot of people don’t realize your cucumbers and your sugar — all of that came from somewhere all of that came from people’s hardworking hands,” Arredondo said. “We didn’t have running water, and sometimes we didn’t have light,” said Rodriguez. He believes that the experience of migrant work can “do one of two things to you: it could crush you, or it could make you.”
Arredondo, however, believed that her childhood as a migrant worker was essential to her identity. “Migrant farm work, for me, is a foundation of who I am – it was the best thing that ever happened to me,” said Arredondo. “I appreciate the value of hard work, and it’s also showed me tenacity. It has showed me to never give up; to accomplish something, your willingness really has to be there.” Both Rodriguez and Arredondo agreed, however, that migrant children need support to rise above their situations. The speakers participated in the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), a program offered at Texas State University that gives
students full scholarships to attend college and a first year monthly stipend of $75. Both were first generation college graduates, and Arredondo, who graduated in the top 5 percent of her high school class, emphasized that CAMP opened the door for new opportunities. Rodriguez noted that the program provided those from migrant backgrounds a way to pursue college without feeling alienated. Migrant work contains valuable elements conducive to our communities, said Rodriguez, “but many times accompanying it is a vicious cycle of only graduating high school or not graduating at all.” The cycle of poor conditions in migrant worker
families stops when their children are able to pursue a higher education. Rodriguez, grateful for support from CAMP, now hopes to help other migrant youth. Lupita Barerra, director of Education and Interpretation at ITC, promoted the event, while Greg Garrett, educational specialist at ITC, organized it. The program concluded with one last corrido that represented the beauty and continuation of migrant culture in Texas. An audience member commented that her family’s experience of migrant work taught them three things: “family unity, hard work and survival against all odds.”
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October 21 - October 28, 2014
Editorial
Ebola paranoia prevents real aid News about the Ebola virus saturates American media daily. Ebola is an occasionally fatal virus that kills on average 50 percent of those infected, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease is difficult to catch as it is transmitted through bodily fluids; however, fear of Ebola seems to be airborne, traveling as quickly as it takes a person to send a tweet. This fear of the disease undoubtedly has the attention of the American public. After the first reported case in Dallas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received hundreds of
phone calls from concerned citizens reporting possible symptoms. Ebola, however, is not new. The first known cases were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976. While the U.S. has only seen one Ebola death ever, over 4,000 Ebola related deaths have been reported this year in multiple West African countries. Some politicians, such as Texas Gov. Rick Perry, have argued for travel bans on African countries reporting cases of the disease. While Perry’s attitude toward foreign intervention might be isolationist when it comes to health care, he had a strikingly differ-
ent tone when he traveled to England last week and argued that the U.S. intervene heavily in the Middle East. It seems that among some policy makers, foreign intervention should only be taken when the intent is to take lives, rather than save them. While the cost of treating Ebola is undoubtedly an issue — Bloomberg news reported that treatment costs $20,000 per day — the U.S. recently launched 50 missiles at ISIL targets in Syria, each of which cost $1.5 million. Military spending incurs more costs than any other government spending. In fact, U.S. spending on Iraq and Afghanistan inter-
vention has totaled $730 billion and $550 billion respectively. While a soldier in camouflage has long inspired patriotic sentiment, could not an American doctor fighting an international epidemic inspire the same feeling? Our attitude towards Ebola should be a desire to help, rather than unnecessary paranoia. Studies show that humans share 99 percent of the same DNA, yet we let differences in language and culture inhibit a sense of camaraderie. Navarro College, a Texas community college, even went so far as to reject all applicants from Nigeria, which
WHO recently confirmed to be Ebola free. As the world becomes more globalized, it becomes increasingly less practical for the U.S. to isolate. While we may already commit to foreign aid, it is simply not enough. Ebola isn’t the only international killer. Diseases such as AIDS and tuberculosis can be reduced with education and preventative care. Not only is it moral to aid countries facing rampant disease, it is also a necessity when one infected person can traverse continents in a matter of hours.
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Of course... But maybe by Rober t Avila With the release and popularity of Apple’s new iPhone 6 and the surprisingly flexible 6-Plus last month, it is safe to say cellphone use will not diminish anytime soon. Everyone has a cellphone. If you stop to look around campus, chances are you will immediately see someone either holding a cellphone to their ear, yelling into it or looking down at its tiny glowing screen— stabbing it viciously with their thumbs.
Whether they are standing alone, huddling in groups or riding a skateboard, people spend a lot of time staring at their phones. Most people do not even bother to look up from their phone until they arrive in class, having spent the walk there browsing the Internet, texting or sending emails. It is because of this obsession that UTSA has begun drawing up plans for some major renovations on campus coming spring
2015. Due to the number of injuries students have received from sliding doors on campus opening too slowly, UTSA has decided to remove doors all together in favor of giant gaping holes on the sides of their buildings. Additionally, every glass pane window that could be mistaken for a doorway will be painted dark brown to avoid confusion. One of UTSA’s prominent
issues has been the number of people falling into the Sombrilla fountain. Thousands of people have already inadvertently fallen into the fountain since its re-opening — many of whom did not have Lifeproof phone cases. UTSA has proposed a 6-foot tall cast-iron fence to surround the fountain to protect the many students that have inadvertently found themselves violating the Student Code of Conduct
Section 202.20 — as well as finding themselves in a giant fountain. The fountain will continue running so that students and visitors alike can still gaze at the beautiful water within its safe confinements. The $8.4 million project will be the first of its kind and will save an estimated 1,500 cellphones a year. Hopefully, these safety measures will bring UTSA one step closer to becoming a Tier One campus.
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October 21-October 28, 2014
Quidditch club takes flight Randi Gilmore Contributing Writer
The referee declares “brooms up;” it’s the beginning of a quidditch match and the UTSA Club Quidditch team cheers, “Birds up!” Quidditch has a unique appeal that not only attracts Potterheads but also catches the interest of serious athletes. “You can tell who is there for Harry Potter and who is there for the sport,” said the UTSA Club Quidditch secretary, Ashley Cuevas. The UTSA Club Quidditch team became an official club sport in spring 2013. Excited about the growing popularity of the sport, freshman keeper, Austin Villejo said, “It’s not what you would expect. You have to come and see it for yourself!” Witches and wizards, who ride brooms and attempt to get the quaffle ball through one of three hoops, play the fictional Harry Potter version of the game in the air. The muggle – non-magic – version of quidditch is a full-contact, coed sport that combines aspects of dodgeball, rugby, soccer and wres-
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UTSA’s Club Quidditch team put their athletic skills to work as they practice their technique for a successful season.
tling with PVC pipes used as brooms and goal hoops. Seven players from each team must be on the field at all times – two of which must be female. The players consist of one keeper who is allowed to score and acts as a goalie, two beaters who use the “bludgers” (dodge balls) as the team’s defense, three chasers who attempt to score by getting
the “quaffle” (volleyball) through any of the three hoops and one seeker who tries to catch the elusive, game-ending “snitch” (tennis ball). “Sometimes we will have games at parks or at schools; people will see us and literally stop what they are doing, come sit down and end up watching multiple games,” said Cuevas.
Quidditch is a spectator sport that always keeps the viewer enticed, likely because the players incorporate athletic aspects while running with a “broom” between their legs. There are four balls on the field at all times, so the audience often gets lost in the magic of the game. Each match lasts about 30 minutes with no halftime
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1: Pumpkin Drilling
Don’t have the steady hand necessary to carve the standard jack-o-lantern? Just cut off the top, clean out the inside and start drilling different sized holes! Place a tea light candle of any color inside so your designs are illuminated. With the use of different sized drill bits, there is a lot of room for creativity. You’ll end up with a super cute, original pumpkin.
2: Glowstick Pumpkin Jars
Everything you need for these glow-in-the-dark decorations can easily be found at the dollar store. Buy a few mason jars, some glow sticks and some Halloween jack-o-lantern stickers; place the now-glowing sticks into the jar, and place the pumpkin face on the front of the jar. If you can’t find awesome pumpkin stickers, black Sharpies are a good alternative – just be sure to make the faces solid.
3: Homemade Cat Ears
If you have a black headband, you’re halfway there. Fold a piece of black felt in half, and cut it in the shape
7: Bedazzled Pumpkin
of ears at the fold. Wrap the ears around the headband with the tips matched up and sticking straight up; then use some fabric glue to hold it together. Purrrfection! Folding black pipe cleaners works, too, and it also gives the ears a more subtle look.
Not into gutting a whole pumpkin? Get some rhinestones and a glue gun to avoid the mess, and make anything you want. Can you say “Pumpkin Princess”?
4: Mummy Door
8: Mirror Writing
Get a black poster board and tape it a few inches from the top of the door. Then, with yellow paper, cut out some eyes to glue on the black paper. When the eyes are done, go crazy with toilet paper, taping strips horizontally to look like mummy wrappings. You’ve got yourself one festive door.
5: Toilet Paper Roll Eyes
Save a few empty toilet paper rolls for these decorations. Cut out different eye shapes from the empty rolls and pop in some glow sticks. Set them up in dark places such as bushes or bathrooms, and it will appear like creepers are looking at your guests.
6: Reese’s Witch Brooms
Poke some pretzel sticks into the bottom of Reese’s Mini peanut butter cups. Cute party snack, or scary witch’s broom? You decide!
Keep things simple – and scary – with writing on the mirror. When people walk into your bathroom and see, “YOU’RE NEXT!” written in blood red window paint, they will be checking behind the shower curtain, just in case!
9: Drip Wine Glasses
This idea is perfect for parties. Place a wine glass upside down, and apply a thick coat of glass paint around the stem so that the paint will drip down (or up!). Flip them over when they’re dry, and enjoy! Bonus points: use red paint for blood!
10: Lamp Shade Décor
Need a quick decorating idea? Cutting bat shapes out of black poster board and taping them to lamp shades is the perfect solution. It’s easy, fast and festive.
11: Vampire Donuts
You still have to eat breakfast on Halloween, right? Get some glazed donuts and dollar store vampire teeth, and voila – you have some delicious blood suckers in your presence. Bonus points: use Red Hots for eyes to make them look even scarier.
12: Halloween Nails
This idea is so simple. First, paint your nails black. Once dry, use a toothpick and white nail polish to make the whites of the eyes. When that dries, use another toothpick and more black paint to add crazy pupils looking in all different directions. In just three steps, you have super cute creepies on your nails.
13: Mummy Jars
Need something to store your candy in? These mummy jars are an easy and cute way to do just that! All you need is a few mason jars, some gauze and googly eyes. Wrap the gauze around the jars in a haphazard way, and glue on some googly eyes; you’re golden. Now your Trick-or-Treaters will have to dig inside a mummy to get their candy.
or time-outs, and the players are constantly running to avoid bludgers and being tackled. “I did not expect quidditch to be as physical as other sports,” stated Villejo, “but it combines the endurance of track, the agility of basketball and the strength and defense of football.” The athletic intensity of quidditch is often underes-
timated because of its association with a children’s series. “Basically anyone can get tackled at any time. It’s a free for all,” said Cuevas, who, as a beater, is accustomed to intense contact. One of the team’s favorite chants, “Snitches get stitches,” gives quidditch novices a glimpse of the full-contact nature of the sport. The UTSA Club Quidditch team is preparing to start “Sunday Funday,” which will welcome everyone to play on campus and experience quidditch firsthand. “We’re pretty competitive. Our team hits hard. We want to win,” revealed Cuevas. “We started implementing conditioning at our practices to make us even stronger.” The team practices every Tuesday and Thursday in preparation for this year’s regional tournament. Regionals will be held in San Marcos, Feb. 21 - 22, and is open to the public. Whether you love Harry Potter or you just love the thrill of intense athletic display, playing or watching a quidditch match is for you. Event, fundraising and tournament updates can be found on the team’s Twitter page: @UTSAQuidditch.
EVENTS CALENDAR Tuesday 10/21 Britain’s Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle is making her San Antonio debut at the Tobin Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Be inspired by her beautiful voice and whimsical talent. Tickets start at $42.50; visit tobincenter.org for more info. Wednesday 10/22 Women in the World is coming to San Antonio! This signature event will be held at the Majestic Empire Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get the chance to listen to inspirational women such as former White House Adviser Sonya Medina Williams, former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Ugandan orphanage caregiver Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe and actress and activist Eva Longoria. Tickets start at $65 on ticketmaster.com. Visit majesticempire.com for more info. Thursday 10/23 Are you in the advanced stage of learning the English language? Join the English Conversation Club at the Bazan Library (2200 W. Commerce). Sonia Colon will be hosting the gathering to practice conversation in everyday topics of conversation. This group will meet at the new LEARN at SAPL Center. Visit mysapl. org/calendar for more information. Friday 10/24 Want to laugh your head off with George Lopez? See him live downtown at the Majestic Empire Theatre
on Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 26. Tickets start at $55 at ticketmaster. com. Be there at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and be there at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday to watch this comedy genius bring on the laughs. Hurry! Tickets are limited. Saturday 10/25 Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy (7959 Fredricksburg Rd.) is hosting the Extra Life Benefit to raise funds for Christus Santa Rosa’s Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Festivities begin at noon and include tournaments, artist signings and adventure card games. There is a $5 entry fee and you can visit dlair.net for more information. Sunday 10/26 Barktoberfest is furry familymember friendly! From noon – 4:00 p.m. at 8365 Perrin Beitel Road join in the fun. There will be free food, games and entertainment. There will be contests for not only pets, but also their owners. Proceeds will be donated to the Animal Defense League of San Antonio. Visit perrin410animalhospital. com/barktoberfest-2014 for more information. Monday 10/27 Let’s get ready to rumble! WWE is coming to San Antonio’s AT&T Center (1 AT&T Center Parkway) on Monday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. See all of the great wrestling legends in one place. Get your tickets now on ticketmaster.com starting at just $20. Tickets are limited, so get yours fast!
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Educational Experience Film Festival: E2F2 Beth Marshall Arts Editor
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arts@paisano-online.com UTSA hosted its inaugural Educational Experience Film Festival, better known as E2F2, on Oct. 15 at the Downtown Campus. With over 120 submissions from students, the first film festival hopes to expand its horizons in the years to come. There were five categories in which students were invited to submit their works and one submission from each category won. The winners are as follows: Best Documentary/Interview: “Veganism” by Alexia Hall, Enrique Velazquez III and Jorge Torres-Colon
Best Instructional Innovation: “Urbino Streetscape Project” by Lisa Valdivia and Melissa Hernandez Best Research/Communication: “Hand Painted Signs: Notes From The Field” by Christina Frasier Best Student Project: “The Blog and the Hijab” by Ranya Sakatan Best Vine Video: Franky Trynoski To view submissions from all the nominees and winners, visit the E2F2 Facebook page at facebook.com/educationalexperiencefilmfestival, and start thinking about what you might want to submit for next year’s film festival.
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arts@paisano-online.com Most people have probably never heard of Bong Joon-Ho’s “Snowpiercer.” Released quietly earlier this year, the film only managed to make $4.5 million at the domestic box office despite making history as South Korea’s largest grossing movie. Starring Chris Evans from “Captain America” and Tilda Swinton from the “The Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe,” “Snowpiercer” makes a case for this year’s most entertaining movie. Based on the French graphic novel, “Le Transperceneige,” “Snowpiercer” takes place on a train that contains the last remnants of humanity who have taken shelter from the onset of the world’s second ice age. The train is divided into cars. The poor refugees live in the rear car where they are forced into cramped quarters with only black protein bars for food. In the front car, Conductor Wilford lives with the privileged few who enjoy all the comforts they could ask for. Led by Chris Evans’ character, Curtis, the tail section incites a rebellion that spans the length of the movie, as well as the length of the train. The train is what makes “Snowpiercer” unique. Each train car has its own individual character, like a large circular aquarium. This makes the setting feel just as alive as the characters themselves. “Snowpiercer” also spends a lot of time developing each of its characters, from Evans’ to Swinton’s antagonistic spokesperson for the rich front end of the train and the “benevolent and merci-
ful” Conductor Wilford. Swinton gives off the same aura as a cartoon villain, her posh white outfit contrasting directly with the dirty, grungy environment of the tail section of the train and its inhabitants. Think of Swinton’s character as an evil version of Margaret Thatcher representing the world’s one percent. As a social satire of the world’s wealth gap, the film lacks the subtly and pointed critiques of Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove” and the news satire “Network.” The film works best as an action movie, with the setting lending itself to more inventive set pieces than any summer blockbuster released in the past five years. Joon-Ho often plays the inequality between the front end of the train and the tail section for laughs or to feed his own surreal sensibilities. In the hands of a lessassured director, these disparate tones would clash and create confusion. But Joon-Ho plays everything straight-faced and without a hint of pretension. In one bloody action scene, a character is shown slipping on a fish after chopping off the arm of one of the guards of the train’s “sacred engine.” The movie is both funny for its randomness and suspenseful as the character is someone we’ve grown to care for during the movie’s extremely well-written beginning. Joon-Ho’s ability to change the tone of the film from hilarity to suspense on the fly is what makes “Snowpiercer” the wildest ride of the year. “Snowpiercer” is now available on Blu Ray and DVD. Be sure to listen to this week’s On Tap at www. paisano-online.com for a more in-depth discussion of “Snowpiercer” and weekly movie reviews.
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arts@paisano-online.com “Carrie the Musical” will be exacting revenge at the Woodlawn just in time for Halloween. While the original 1988 Broadway production was despised by critics and resulted in a huge financial loss for investors, the Woodlawn’s production of the revised 2012 musical, directed by Christopher Rodriguez, will give you chills all along your spine. Based on the iconic movie and book by Stephen King, the musical follows Carrie White (Elise Pardue), a shy high school student who is developing telekinetic powers. Socially awkward and ignorant, Carrie is bullied by her peers and abused by her oppressive, unstable and religiously zealous mother (Rebecca Trinidad). The play takes a different approach from the movie, however, beginning with Sue Snell (Megan McCarthy) being interrogated about the events that lead to the story’s conclusion. The audience follows Sue Snell’s narration throughout the play, invoking the style of the novel, which is told mostly through newspaper clippings, book passages and letters. The actors did a decent job portraying their characters. While some scenes seemed a little wooden,
many of the scenes were packed with poignant emotion. Pardue and Trinidad were particularly mesmerizing in their scenes together as daughter and mother. Pardue aroused sympathy as a daughter who felt betrayed by her mother, and Trinidad convincingly portrayed Margaret White with a perfect blend of madness and love. Both actresses also had amazing voices, and their duets were the most memorable scenes of the play. Trinidad’s voice was especially captivating, causing chills and carrying audiences away from reality. Alison Hinojosa, who played Carrie’s main bully Chris Hargensen, also engrossed the audience with her acting and her vocal performances. She portrayed Chris with such pride and animosity that hating her character became enjoyable. The production’s set design was effectively minimal. The background consisted of large beige doors that served as a background for the locker room, the prom and other school scenes, allowing the audience to focus more on the actors than the set. On one side of the stage was the door for Carrie’s house, and on the other was a podium for the preacher, which was used so sparingly that one
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Carrie comes to Woodlawn
Elise Pardue, as Carrie, poses in shock after being drenched in blood at her high school prom.
could forget it was there. Scenes inside Carrie’s house were porformed in front of a black curtain that covered the background, effectively demonstrating Carrie’s repression from the outside world. At one point of the production, Carrie is forced in a box illuminated with red light underneath the stage.
While it was difficult to see Pardue during this scene, the setting, which seemed to represent hell, successfully conveyed the isolation and terror that Carrie must have been feeling at the hands of her mother. The special effects for Carrie’s telekinesis, which involved objects such as chairs falling or moving
across the stage unaccompanied, were impressive and even creepy. However, if there had been no music cue or lines referring to the incident, Carrie’s first telekinetic experience in the locker room could be easily missed. The production drifts slightly away from the original by setting the story in
present time. Both the novel and the original movie were set in the late 70s; however, the recent 2013 remake of the movie also set the story in present times. In both the remake and the musical, the characters wear modern clothes, and at one point, one of Carrie’s bullies records a humiliating video of Carrie with a smartphone and posts the video online. The change of setting serves as a reminder that bullying and abuse are still ongoing issues and demonstrates how new technology can be used to facilitate bullying. “Carrie the Musical” illustrates the extreme consequences of bullying and abuse. Overall, the production is a memorable, powerful experience that highlights an important issue. “Carrie the Musical” runs through Nov. 9. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., with no show Nov. 8. On Oct. 25, the Woodlawn asks guests to wear prom attire and will award a prom king and queen, and on Oct. 31, they will host a costume contest. Tickets are available online at www.woodlawntheatre.org or by calling the box office at 210-267-8388. Prices are $15 for students and children, $20 for seniors and military and $23 for adults.
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Students and faculty members of UTSA’s women’s studies program gathered in the John Peace Library (JPL) on Oct. 14 for the annual Women’s Studies Institute Reception. The reception was held to celebrate students currently in a women’s studies major or minor degree program, as well as to welcome students and faculty members who recently joined the women’s studies department. Raquel Torres, the program coordinator, commented on the importance of the event because it is a celebration that “recognizes women on campus.” “It is difficult when women faculty do not get recognized, so we are here to support them,” she said. Attendees were treated to a meal of sandwiches, brownies, sweet tea and other refreshments. There was also a slideshow presentation, highlighting the many events and activities organized by the Women’s Studies Institute (WSI). “I came to the reception in solidarity with the new women faculty and students,” founding member of the student organization, Feminist@s Unite, Megan Moran said. “It is impor-
tant to attend events such as this to form a community of women and to help spark or continue feminist consciousness.” The event commenced with a moderate amount of students and faculty members in attendance. Dr. Sonia Saldivar, the director of the Women’s Studies Institute, began the event with a speech that highlighted the history and accomplishments of the WSI. One of the remarkable accomplishments mentioned in the opening speech was the institute’s organization of at least four hundred empowering and educational events in the last ten years alone, as well as the WSI’s partnerships with the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, the Martinez Street Women’s Center and the San Antonio Rape Crisis Center. Following the introduction, Dr. Lapetra Bowman, the women’s studies undergraduate advisor and internship coordinator, took the stage to announce the awards for graduate students and faculty members. The first recipient was Rebecca Cook, who began her studies as a nurse. After a lot of exploring and soul-searching, she began her journey in the women’s studies program. During her acceptance speech, she credited her education
within the women’s studies program for her “social awakening.” She also touched on how she incorporates women’s studies into her skill in quilt-making and showed the audience a quilt she made that included themes of women and LGBT empowerment. After more introductions and speeches by women’s studies alumni, Dr. Saldivar introduced Michael Lee Gardin to give gifts to students currently in the women’s studies program. The gifts included shirts, bags and pins. Honorees were given an opportunity to speak on their experiences within the women’s studies program. Megan Michelle spoke on how the women’s studies program helped her fall in love with her “culture, body, Spanglish and fellow women” and how the program additionally helped her improve her writing skills and start Feminist@s Unite, a feminist student organization on campus. Keely Moore, another honoree, commented that the women’s studies program saved her life. “I don’t know where I would be without the women’s studies program,” she said. Victoria Simpson-Gerbin, an honoree as well, discussed stumbling into the women’s studies program
following a 35-year sabbatical. She admitted that she was originally attracted to the degree because of the name, but that she has also had an amazing journey learning about women’s issues in society; the degree has helped her become a better individual. All of the honorees had positive remarks about
the program. Their experiences within the program were very similar, from the shared sense of belonging and community within the program to the development of a new level of social consciousness. Following the speeches by the honorees, announcements about future events were made.
On Oct. 23, the WSI will be organizing “Take Back The Night” to bring attention to domestic violence against women and empower survivors of violence. On Oct. 30, the WSI will be hosting a screening of “Sin by Silence,” a documentary film by Olivia Klaus about survivors of domestic violence from 6 – 8 p.m..
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{Sports Events} Friday, Oct. 24 All day, UTSA Men’s Golf The Roadrunners head to El Paso, Texas, to compete in Price’s “Give ‘Em Five” Invitational.
5:00 pm UTSA Volleyball
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The Roadrunners travel to Huntington, West Virginia, to compete against the Marshall Thundering Herd.
6:00 pm, UTSA Softball The Roadrunners host the Texas State Bobcats at Roadrunner field.
The Roadrunners host the Florida International Panthers at Park West Athletics Complex.
Saturday, Oct. 25 6:00 pm, UTSA Football The Roadrunners take on the UTEP Miners at the Alamodome.
Sunday, Oct. 26 All Day Women’s Golf The Roadrunners compete in the Alamo Invitational in San Antonio at Briggs Ranch GC.
6:00 pm, UTSA Soccer The Roadrunners host the Florida Atlantic Owls at the Park West Athletic Complex.
C-USA Football STANDINGS
The Roadrunners dislpay great defensive awareness as they look to spike the ball for a point against the visiting Rice Owls. The UTSA Roadrunners secured two wins en route to their ninth straight victory over the weekend, defeating the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Rice Owls.
Roadrunners win two over the weekend UTSA VOLLEYBALL Robert Allen Sports Assistant sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA women’s volleyball team played two conference games at the Convocation Center on Friday and Sunday Oct. 17 and 18. They defeated both the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers (3-1) and the Rice University Owls (3-2) in these two exciting matchups. WKU and Rice came into this weekend in second and third place, respectively, for Conference USA (C-USA) behind the first place Roadrunners. Senior middle hitter Dempsey Thornton and sophomore outside hitter Dajana Boskovic led the way in both contests as the Roadrunners pushed their conference record to a perfect 9-0. The action started on Friday night as the Roadrunners took on the WKU Hilltoppers. Both teams came into the game riding eightgame winning streaks. The Roadrunners started off sluggish and
lost the first set, 25-13. WKU led from beginning to end as UTSA struggled to find a rhythm. The Birds treated the loss as a wake-up call, reeling off three straight set wins (25-23, 25-19, 25-20) to ultimately take the match, 3-1. “This win feels great,” explained sophomore Boskovic. “We set some goals before we started our conference play, and we’re doing really good so far.” Boskovic ended her night with 17 kills, while Dempsey Thornton added 16 kills of her own. UTSA ended the final three sets with a .292 attack percentage, while holding WKU to only .188. The Roadrunners continued their weekend on Sunday against the Rice University Owls in perhaps the most exciting game of the season at the Convocation Center. The Owls entered the game with a six-game winning streak and 15 straight set victories. Their streak of 15 consecutive set wins ended in their first set against UTSA as the Roadrunners squeaked by with a 28-26 win in a
back-and-forth battle. The set featured 13 tie scores and seven different lead changes between the two C-USA foes. Dajana Boskovic led the team with nine kills and five digs, while junior Annie Kunes added four digs of her own. Rice bounced back to dominate the next two sets, 25-14 and 2513 as the Roadrunners appeared to fall completely out of sync. In Rice’s two victories, UTSA had a combined 21 errors. They were also held to a .056 hitting percentage in the third set, and a .032 percentage in the fourth set. “We committed way too many hitting errors at the wrong times, and Rice took advantage of that,” said UTSA Head Coach Laura Groff. The Roadrunners seemed rattled, but with the game and their unblemished conference record on the line, the Roadrunners fought back to win the next two sets (2519, 15-11), ultimately taking the match, 3-2 and earning their 10th straight victory. Boskovic and Thornton both had amazing games
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—combining for 42 kills overall. Freshman outside hitter Marijeta Runjic added four kills of her own while Kunes led the way on defense with 19 digs. The hard-fought victory came in front of a crowd of nearly 1,000 at the Convocation Center. “What a match. It was a complete roller coaster,” explained Groff. “They (Rice) are a very good team, but we made the plays when it counted. We started serving
tougher and made some great digs and came away with a win.” The Roadrunners look to stay perfect in C-USA and extend their winning streak to 11 games when they take on the Marshall Thundering Herd this Friday, Oct. 24, in Huntington, W.Va. First serve is set for 5 p.m.
East Division C-USA/Overall
2. Middle Tennessee (4-1) (5-3) 3. Florida International (2-1) (3-5)
Behind the serve with Annie Kunes UTSA SPORTS FEATURE
4. Florida Atlantic (2-1) (3-4) 5. UAB (2-2) (4-3) 6. Old Dominion (1-3) (3-4) 7. Western Kentucky (0-3) (2-4)
West Division C-USA/Overall 1. Louisiana Tech (3-0) (4-3) 2. Rice (1-1) (3-3) 3. UTEP (1-1) (3-3)
Penny Blalack Intern sports@paisano-online.com For Annie Kunes, it’s all about the defense. Kunes, a junior, plays the libero position for UTSA’s volleyball team. She is the team’s defensive specialist, tasked with racking up as many “digs” (keeping the ball from hitting their side of the court) as possible and with passing the ball to her offensive teammates.
6. UTSA (0-2) (3-4) 6. North Texas (0-3) (2-5)
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5. Southern Miss (1-2) (3-4)
“It’s a lot of responsibility, but I love it,” Kunes said. “My team always has my back, and I always have theirs.” Kunes has held this position since she joined the team as a freshman three years ago, and even longer before that. During high school, she played libero for four years with her Junior Volleyball Directors Association (JVDA) club volleyball team, Club Fusion.
“I was 16 when UTSA recruited me,” Kunes said. “I was still a junior in high school when I was signed on, actually, and it’s funny because I really didn’t want to come at first. My parents had to force me to at least check the campus out. But as soon as I got here, I was just blown away. I knew this was the school for me.” Playing in San Antonio meant a big change for Kunes come graduation, however, as attending UTSA required relocating from her childhood home in Fontana, Wis. Being so far away from home has been one of the most challenging experiences of her career so far. “It was really hard at first,” Kunes said. “But I adapted pretty fast because everyone is so friendly around here. My family was so supportive and came to every game. They’ve supported me through everything, really, which is amazing.” Her family, which Kunes says has always been one of the most important aspects of her life, encouraged her to play sports. The youngest of six children, Kunes said her sister Kelli’s love for volleyball is what originally inspired her to try out for the sport. “I was nine when I started playing, and it was mostly because of my sister,” Kunes
said. “She’s definitely my biggest inspiration. I look up to her in every aspect of life but especially so in volleyball.” What does she love most about the sport? Kunes said it is the feeling she gets during matches. “I love the energy. Every play is different and you have to be ready for anything. You can get so pumped so easily, even if you’re not the one making the kill shots.” Kunes believes part of this
“We’d like to make a run to the NCAA tournament... I think winning is a real possibility this year... Annie Kunes
Junior UTSA Libero enthusiasm stems from the bond that forms between teammates. “It’s like having a family. We all love each other. I met my best friends on this team, and getting to play with them is unreal.” Outside of volleyball, Kunes is a public health major. She hopes to work as a
nutritionist for athletes after graduation. “I would love to stay involved with athletics,” she said.
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As for her plans for the rest of the 2014 season, Kunes said one of her main goals is to help her team make it to the conference tournament. “We’d like to make a run to the NCAA tournament. Last year we made it there, but lost in the first round. I’d love to come back from that. I think winning is a real possibility this year, especially if we keep playing the way we have been since this season started.” As of Sunday’s game, the UTSA volleyball team has gone undefeated in Conference USA, winning all nine of the matches it has competed in since the start of the season.
Roadrunners fall to LA Tech ROADRUNNERS ON THE ROAD Robert Allen Sports Assistant sports@paisano-online.com Turnovers proved costly this weekend as the Roadrunners came up short against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 27-20, Saturday, Oct. 19. UTSA held a 10-6 lead at the half, but saw their lead quickly evaporate in the third quarter as the Roadrunners committed three turnovers on three consecutive drives, resulting in 21 points for the Bulldogs. Redshirt freshman Austin Robinson made his first career start for the Roadrunners, completing 18of-29 passes and throwing for 138 yards. Robinson made his presence felt on the ground, as he ran for 88 yards — including a seasonlong 53-yard scamper that resulted in a touchdown. The Roadrunners’ defense stood their ground, allowing only 278 yards on the day. With each turnover by the UTSA offense, the Bulldogs were greeted with a short field, giving the Birds little room for error. Senior safety Triston Wade led the way with eight total tackles and one interception. Wade now has three picks on the year. With the loss, UTSA now stands at 1-2 in C-USA play and 2-5 overall. UTSA looks to get back on track at home this Saturday as they take on the UTEP Miners. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
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