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UTSA In UTSA’s Student Government Association elections, Ileana Gonzales was elected President, Christian Kenny Vice President, Lauren Lopez Secretary and Jaswanth Kintada Treasurer.

San Antonio A pending grant proposal by the Bexar County Sherriff’s Department would enable a select number of deputies to wear body cameras beginning in October.

Texas A bill allowing for the concealed carry of handguns has passed –the Senate and is currently awaiting a vote in the House.

U.S. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, has become the first majorparty candidate to declare his intentions to run for the 2016 Presidential nomination.

Sports Baseball takes on the Florida Atlantic Owls in a three-game series at Roadrunner Field from March 27-March 29.

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Women treated differently in narcotics cases Anthony Mendoza News Assistant

@dAnthonyMendoza news@paisano-online.com A recent UTSA study suggests female defendants are treated differently than similarly situated male counterparts in federal narcotic cases, depending on their criminal history. UTSA Associate Professor Dr. Robert Tillyer, Associate Professor Richard Hartley and Assistant Professor Jeffrey T. Ward conducted a study examining whether females receiving different sentencing lengths was consistent across all situations when considering particular factors — criminal history and gender. Tillyer explained that criminal history is a common factor among all criminal convictions and is calculated through standardized guidelines in the federal court system as each individual works their way through the court system. For this reason, criminal history could serve as a foundation to measure gender discrepancies through sentencing lengths, since guidelines should be fair and consistent among all cases. “It’s really fascinating, especially at the federal level, because the federal system is supposed to promote uniformity and consistency,” said Tillyer. “If you and I are both sentenced and you’re in Texas and I’m in Minnesota, we should be getting a similar sort of treatment. I wouldn’t

Robert Pistocchi, The Paisano Federal judges have been found to treat women differently than their male counterparts based on prior criminal records.

say that is wholly untrue, but there is a surprising amount of difference because you’re dealing with different legislative processes, prosecutors and judges.” Through comparison of 2007-2008 federal narcotics sentencing and gender data from the United States Sentencing Commission, the study showed a connection between an individual’s criminal history and gender; that is, female defendants who had lower criminal history scores — a less severe criminal background — received lower or more lenient sentences compared to males with similar low scores in their criminal history. However, when criminal histories were far more extensive, females received longer sentencing lengths compared to their male de-

fendants with similar criminal histories. Tillyer explained that when given an extensive criminal history, a longer sentence is expected, but in this instance, the correlation was more pronounced for females. On the lower end of the spectrum, where defendants have much shorter criminal histories, females received less severe sentences than males; when the defendant has a longer criminal history, females received distinctly longer sentences than their male counterparts. Possible explanations for this gender disparity fall on two theories: the evil woman hypothesis and the chivalry theory. The evil woman hypothesis suggests that when a woman violates a law, she is not only breaking laws, but also violating gender

norms and expectations, and thus may receive a harsher sentence. Conversely, the chivalry theory claims that women will receive more lenient sentences if they are perceived as conforming to gender roles when compared to men who have committed similar crimes. “The idea of conforming to social norms and expectations can be speculat(ive), and what really needs to be done to help us understand that is to actually talk to the decision makers. In this case, judges who make those sentencing decisions, because we’re sort of one step outside of the decision making process,” said Tillyer. “Think about the role of gender across periods of time — think about the 50’s — the role of women is much different today and so is the expectation for behav-

ior. Whether you’re a man or woman, the expectation is you should be somewhat law abiding and do what you’re supposed to do.” Despite these findings, Tillyer maintained that the results were suggestive and with merit but not definitive. Multiple factors such as marital status, employment, income and number of dependents could influence sentencing lengths. The data showed some discrepancies among different drug offenses — marijuana offenses received less severe sentences than much more serious drugs such as heroin or methamphetamines. Most importantly, determining a concise definition of gender roles can produce a convoluted standard that does not represent a female’s societal role; essentially, are females held to a higher standard to follow gender norms and expectations? “There’s a lot of work to be done; there’s lots of questions unanswered. Better measurement (methods) of these factors would help us understand why different individuals and groups are treated differently,” said Tillyer. “(What) I would like to pursue — in terms of sentencing — is looking at what prosecutors do. We’ve got a long history of research on judges and decisions around sentencing, but we know very little in comparison about prosecutors and how he or she proceeds with charges and plea-bargaining. That’s very much a black box that hasn’t been unpacked.”

Study: ‘Ovulation goggles’ affect how women respond to advertising MariaCristina Moreno Staff Writer

@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com At the peak of ovulation, when estrogen is at its highest, women want more options, not only in men, but also in consumer products, according to Assistant Professor of Marketing Kristina Durante’s (along with Ashley Rae Arsena) latest study, “Playing the Field: The Effect of Fertility on Women’s Desire for Variety.” The lack of studies on women’s hormones provided inspiration when Durante was studying for her M.A. at the University of Chicago while assisting with studies on men and their testosterone levels. At the time, it was difficult to analyze women’s estrogen levels. “You can’t show women

an attractive man and manipulate her hormones. It has to be on a cycle because it is energetically costly for a woman to produce an egg while it is not energetically costly at all for a man to produce sperm,” explained Durante. In her previous article, “Fertile and Selectively Flirty: Women’s Behavior Toward Men Changes Across the Ovulatory Cycle,” Durante suggests that women will put on what she calls “ovulation goggles” and seek out “sexy cads” (men who have derisible genetic fitness markers, but are unprofitable as long term partners) over men who will, no doubt, make good fathers. Durante took this study to another level by adding consumer products to the equation. “That loyalty for one

m a n — which actually goes away at ovulation— is transferring over to brand loyalty. Women are now open to switching because now they want to get more information: is this the best type of man for me, or not; is this Robert Pistocchi, The Paisano the best candy Women in relationships were found to have a desire for greater variety in their consumer products. bar for me, or not?” tives, Durante and Arsena each study, the women were Using only women who conducted four studies that asked the same questions were on a regular 28-day- explored women’s psycho- twice: once at high fertility cycle and who were not us- logical commitment to men and once at low fertility. ing hormonal contracep- and consumer products. In See MARKETING, Page 3

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The first study was “Fertility, Variety Seeking, and the role of Mind-set,” where Durante and Arsena examined “whether women seek more variety in consumer choice sets at a high fertility rate and whether this effect is stronger for women in relationships.” They asked 144 U.S. women to consider their options in lipstick, high heels, yogurt and candy bars and asked a series of questions “to measure variety seeking mind-set.” The study showed women in relationships, as opposed to single women, want more variety in consumer products. The second study was “Fertility, Variety Seeking, and the moderating role of relationship security,” which compared women’s security in a relationship to consumer choices. Durante and Arsena asked 77 women at UTSA to pick five out of nine candy bars, followed by a series of questions to measure attachment bond strength to their partners, if they had any. The results found that “women chose a greater number of unique candy bars at a high fertility point… and the effect was stronger for women in a relationship.” The study also suggested that “decreased feelings of security within social relationships can increase preference for variety in consumer products.” The third study focused on “Suppressing the Effect of Fertility on Variety Seeking.” Using 282 women, Durante and Arsena tested the idea that “a mate retention motive would suppress the effect of fertility on variety seeking.” By first manipulating the women to imagine

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having a partner who was attractive, loyal, attentive and affectionate, Durante asked them to choose from a sorted list of nail polish, high heels, restaurants and candy bars. The results suggested “increasing a women’s desire to retain a current partner (even an imagined partner) can suppress the effect of fertility on women’s desire for variety.” The final study was on “Enhancing Thoughts of Commitment Via Removal and Replacement of a Wedding Ring.” Using 50 married women, the duo tested what a removal of a wedding ring can do to women’s desire for variety in consumer products during ovulation. The women were asked to choose from candy bars or restaurants, once with their rings on and once with their rings off. The results showed that “participants felt significantly less committed when they were asked to take off their wedding ring compared to when they were asked to put their wedding ring back on,” which fascinated Durante. As she points out, this particular study has never been done before. Overall, Durante and Arsena found that fertility does impact women’s choices in men and consumer products, especially when adding the variable of committing to a partner. “We find that women want to get additional information on men—we want to evaluate as many men as we possibly can,” Durante said. Durante stresses that getting additional information on men is not the same as becoming sexually involved with them.

Pavela Bambekova @ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com On Feb. 26th, 2015, UTSA President Ricardo Romo and Rackspace Co-Founder and Chairman Graham Weston officially announced the establishment of the Open Cloud Institute at UTSA. The cooperation between UTSA, Rackspace and other partners has attracted an investment of $9M. Referring to the partnership as “one of the greatest events in the last 45 years,” President Romo generated unanimous applause with the claim that “this institute will position UTSA as an academic leader in cloud computing in America, if not the world.” The Open Cloud Institute will bring new degree programs, new research initiatives and new partners to UTSA. The 80/20 Foundation — established by Weston with the objective to increase San Antonio’s entrepreneurship, promote technology education and provide more urban options — committed $4.8M to the project, which will bring four faculty and ten graduate student endowments and provide resources for faculty support and research funding. “Never, in the history of our campus, have we launched anything with such energy, such expertise and such resources,” said President Romo. “Very few folks are as advanced as we are right now in open cloud projects.” Rackspace is one of four major cloud infrastructure companies in the world; Google, Microsoft and

Amazon complete the list. Cloud computing is a relatively inexpensive way of storing data. It harnesses the power of thousands of very inexpensive computers working together through a software. Four years ago, Rackspace and NASA were able to combine their technologies to create such a software, called OpenStack. “The way to make super computing available to us all is by bringing the cost down,” said Weston. “OpenStack is the way this will happen.” Open cloud computing is affecting more people every day. In essence, any business that uses a mobile application with its customers — from pizza ordering and delivery to controlling the thermostat of a home through one’s phone — relies on cloud technology. “The innovations in the private sector have just begun,” said Weston. “There is so much that is going to come in the next 10 years – things that will make our lives better.” Harnessing such shared and open space will increase innovation in scientific research for academia. “What is happening today is the very beginning of the cloud revolution of academia and academic research,” said Weston. “The Open Cloud Institute and OpenStack will be the bridge to help academic researchers utilize the cloud for research.” Weston visited UTSA a couple of years ago and observed the long and expensive process of waiting to gain access to a “super computer” in Austin. “I think that academia needs its own cloud-computing model,”

said Weston. “There is data UTSA students are al– information from a tera- ready working with computbyte of genome, for exam- ing technology on several ple – that is so heavy to be projects. moved from place to place.” Patrick Benevidez, a PhD The announcement of candidate focusing on RoUTSA’s Open Cloud Insti- botics, Systems and Contute was given in the pres- trols, is currently developing ence of special guests, in- two robots that will help the cluding Bexar County Judge disabled. One robot will be Nelson Wolff and Texas a programmed floor cleaner Comptroller Glenn Hegar. with an arm to pick up ob“Communities are going jects; it will clean an area to progress if they attract for a specific time and then young smart people and move to another area. The hold onto those people,” said second robot will be an asWolff. sistive walking device with On this note, Dr. Romo four wheels to help people reminded the audience of navigate in their own home. last year’s news about UT“The Open Cloud InstiSA’s recognition as the top tute will give us many reranked institution for cyber sources,” said Benavidez. security educational pro- “Currently, we have to buy grams in the country. Since all of the computers we then, UTSA has attracted have, and this takes a hit on many of the nation’s sought- the budget. If somebody else after scholars as it moves already has computers that closer to its path to Tier we can use, all we have to do One, Romo said. is network with them.” “UTSA faculty and stuThe cooperation between dents from the departments Rackspace and UTSA offers of computer science, elec- implications beyond stutrical and computer engi- dent and staff development. neering, and information President Romo is hopeful systems and cyber security that UTSA’s Open Cloud Inhave been leading the cloud stitute could serve as a preccomputing research at the edent for future projects and university,” said UTSA Pro- contacts with potential partvost and Vice President ners, including Facebook for Academic Affairs, John and Google. Frederick. “Now, through the UTSA Open Cloud Institute, they will establish UTSA as the top academic institution for education, research and technology transPhoto courtesy of UTSA ferring Rackspace Chairman Graham Weston was on hand to cloud comannounce $9 million investment in UTSA. puting.”

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‘Cyber soldiers’ far from science fiction as UTSA partners with Army Reserves Anthony Mendoza News Assistant

@dAnthonyMendoza news@paisano-online.com “Ever use AirRowdy? Do you think AirRowdy is secure? — it isn’t,” said Dr. Glenn Dietrich, UTSA director of the Center for Education and Research in Information and Infrastructure Security at the College of Business, describing wireless networks’ potential vulnerabilities. UTSA, alongside five other universities, has been chosen as a member for the Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership Program (Cyber P3) to train soldiers in cyber security to prevent and defend the nation from cyber attacks. The Army Reverse’s CP3 initiative targeted those universities capable of provid-

ing soldiers with the proper education and training in cyber security. Depending on an Army Reservist’s choice, an individual enrolled in the program can take anywhere from 120 hours — a full degree program much like any UTSA student — to numerous specialized courses to become knowledgeable in specific cyber security fields, such as digital forensics or cyber range. “What we teach these reservists is network defense, how do you detect there is a threat, how do you prevent them from getting into your system,” said Dietrich. “(And) how do you design a system so that if they do get in they don’t do much damage.” Dietrich explains, however, that the courses are more than reading textbooks and taking tests. Enrolled stu-

dents will solve practical scenarios cyber professionals encounter daily. For instance, master level students perform vulnerability assessments with companies to determine if their systems contain any weaknesses that are susceptible to manipulation, which may compromise data security. Through the Internet, students conduct penetration testing in attempts to gain access into the company’s system via open ports on the initial file server, compiling results in a professional report showing company officials their system’s weaknesses. “Our students get real world experience in this case and the company gets a very high quality consulting assessment,” said Dietrich. “We give (students) lectures, we give them projects, they

use actual commercial software in some cases, we have probably 15 classes that we teach to our undergrad students and each one addresses a different area. So we would teach this to the reserves or tailor something for them.” Similar projects include students analyzing artificial data through Wireshark — a program that monitors traffic on a network — and reporting what information is transferred across networks. Additional training areas include digital forensics (data recovery), security of cyber physical systems (protection of electrical grid and water pipelines) and cyber range, a network defense system where students are separated into blue and red teams to either exploit vulnerabilities and attack systems or defend them from

intruders. came to us. We were ranked “It’s getting to be a very number one in cyber secudangerous world for people rity and our program’s been — there’s a lot of privacy recognized long before as issues involved in cyber, one of the best in the counthere’s a lot of hacking or try,” said Dietrich. “(The exploiting of your identity,” partnership) will help the said Dietrich. “The soft- military, will provide trainware changes, the hardware ing and jobs, and will help changes — it changes daily.” UTSA by increasing our Despite increased aware- enrollment while providing ness of privacy issues, Di- us an opportunity to design etrich expects the program specialized course work to to provide quality instruc- help in their training (and) tion to students and army pass on to our students.” reserves maintaining UTSA’s status as a top tier university. “The academic excellence is one of the reasons Rob Pistocchi, The Paisano why the Reservists can take up to 120 hours of coursework. (Army)

other Texas businesses and is referred to as multiplier effects. The multiplier effects and additional economic activity that is created by initial spending were considered in the Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) report, which was presented during a state legislative session earlier this year. According to the EMSI report, Texas colleges and universities created $143.9 billion in economic value during the 2013 fiscal year. This number represents nearly 11 percent of the gross state product – indicating the economic impor-

tance of higher education to the state of Texas as a whole, outside of just the students and staff of these institutions. According to a 2008 report, UTSA alone added $1.2 billion in annual business revenue, and it supports an estimated 15,720 jobs in the San Antonio area. The positive impacts on the Texas economy come from college and university spending as well as the returns on investments in higher education. Billions of dollars have been spent on the daily operations as well as the research these institutions provide. Research spending at Texas colleges

and universities generated $2.1 billion in added state income in 2013. UTSA is among the top third of universities in the country for funding in research and sponsored programs. About six percent of the students at Texas colleges and universities are from outside the state. These students spend money on groceries, rent, transportation and other local business, contributing nearly $1.5 billion in revenues. The greatest amount of added state revenue comes from the human capital impact of these higher education institutes. $124.3 billion in added state revenue

came from former students employed in Texas, which translates to the equivalent of creating almost 2,000,000 new jobs. The return on investment for higher education is vital in calculating its contribution to the Texas economy. Society receives approximately $13.20 for every dollar spent on education at Texas colleges and universities, assuming the students from the 2013 study remain active in the workforce. Texas will have the additional benefit of nearly $36.5 billion in social savings due to reduced crime, lower unemployment and increased health and well-being asso-

Study finds huge impact of higher education on Texas’ economy

Brittany Brink Staff Writer

@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com The economic impact of Texas colleges and universities can be summed up in two words: multiplier effects. Colleges and universities, including UTSA, have a huge impact on the Texas economy, not only by employing thousands of professors and other staff, but also by spending on outside goods and services to perform their daily operations and research. This initial spending is followed by further spending throughout

ciated with the enrollment of higher education. For Texas taxpayers, every dollar spent will result in a return of $6.40 in benefits. The average annual return on investment is 18.5 percent for taxpayers. Students spent $7.9 billion to cover educational costs at Texas colleges and universities, and students forewent wages of $20.4 billion that could have been earned during their time learning. The return of this investment, however, is 14.3 percent. This means that for every dollar spent on education, students will earn $3.50 more in future income, according to the report.

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UTSA working with Eagle Ford communities to prevent post-shale bust

(EFSCDP) has provided South Texas communities Contributing Writer with the resources to pro@ThePaisano mote economic progress news@paisano-online.com and expansion. “(We) work with the counThe natural gas surge in ties that are being impacted the Eagle Ford Shale play by the Eagle Ford Shale and has generated, as of 2013, the oil boom,” explained nearly 155,000 jobs and $87 Gerald Gonzales, assistant billion in total economic director of the EFSCDP. production. With employ- “(We) work with them on ment opportunity and high looking at the economic deeconomic potential, Texans velopment for sustainability are rushing to the oil fields in and we focus on quality of hopes of a taste of shale suc- life issues.” cess. From 2000 to 2013, the Funded by the U.S. DeU.S. Census Bureau estimat- partment of Commerce ed a population growth of Economic Development about 23 percent in the Ea- Administration, the grantgle Ford Shale region. How- financed enterprise provides ever, a major concern for workshops for increasing many urban Eagle sprawl, Fo r d c re atmunicing a ipaliviable ties is econothe fate my and of the making c o m - Gerald Gonzales Eagle munity Assistant Director, EFSCDP Ford o n c e Shale the oil boom subsides. communities inviting and In collaboration with the attractive to intermittent UTSA Institute for Eco- workers. nomic Development, the “Our program is unique in Eagle Ford Shale Commu- a sense that we really focus nity Development Program on community development

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“We really focus on community development as opposed to business development.”

as opposed to business development,” explained Gonzales. Participating Eagle Ford Shale counties were selected by the Economic Development Administration based on per capita income and economic distress. “We started out in Uvalde and then we went to Maverick County,” explained Gonzales. “We are currently (working) in Bee and Atascosa County.” After Bee County, the program will have covered 11 counties in the Eagle Ford Shale region. When implementing community engagement, the first approach is to incorporate capacity building programs. Consisting of concerned citizens, local organizations and city officials, capacity building aims to develop a voice for the community. “We call it the three Ps: Public, Private and Partnerships,” explains Gonzales. In workshops such as this, accommodations and city improvements are developed in preparation for further community development as the population in the Eagle Ford Shale region expands. “One of the big initiatives was a transportation project

that took place in Uvalde,” explains Mario Neira, Business Economics Research Associate. In collaboration with the Cypress Planning Committee and the Southwest Area Regional Transit System, a bus route was constructed to connect Uvalde, Concan and Utopia. “It was a very positive result and these people are now able to get transportation to and from different

cities,” says Neira. Other notable projects include a library consortium in DeWitt County, pocket parks in Maverick County, theater restorations in Gonzales County and signage placement in Karnes County. “We are giving back and we are trying to work with our communities in South Texas to assist and help provide research programs to create economic devel-

opment and where they in turn take the lead,” explained Gonzales. “The people are very welcoming and want to see this because it allows the community to come together.” City governments and local communities will continue to work to diversify municipal activity in hopes that the Eagle Ford Shale region remains prosperous long after the oil rush dwindles.

TITLE IX IS BEYOND ATHLETIC EQUITY Did you know that Title IX also protects all students who are victims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence? UTSA is committed to providing an educational and working environment that offers equal opportunity to all members of the university community, including students, faculty, staff and visitors. UTSA also supports a learning and working environment that is diverse, inclusive and free of illegal discrimination and harassment. UTSA’s Office of Equal Opportunity Services (EOS) is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints of discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence. EOS also implements policies, procedures and training related to sexual violence and intimate partner violence as required by the reauthorized Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE), incorporated into VAWA. UTSA has designated Leonard Flaum, Director, Equal Opportunity Services, as its Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the implementation of Title IX, coordinating compliance with Title IX and investigating complaints of discrimination under Title IX. Students, faculty, staff or visitors who have experienced or witnessed discrimination, acts of possible sexual harassment, sexual violence, or intimate partner violence should contact the Title IX Coordinator or EOS for guidance. For more information on Title IX and UTSA’s nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policy, visit the EOS website at utsa.edu/eos.

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The passing of SB 17 and SB 11 threatens Texans Editorial On Tuesday, March 24, the Texas House of Representatives will consider two bills to extend the rights of Texas gun holders. SB 17 and SB 11 (known as open carry and campus carry respectively), which have already been approved in the Senate, have received support from prominent members of the Republican Party. More so, Governor Greg Abbott has said that he would sign a bill that would extend gun rights if either or both bills pass the Senate and House. Should SB 17 and SB 11 pass, Texas’ social landscape will drasti-

cally change. Open-carry and campus-carry laws would endanger the community more than they would protect individual gun carriers. The desire to showcase weapons stems from fear, a fear that pulses so great that it hinges on a societal disconnect. Current Texas law requires Concealed Handgun licensees to cover holstered handguns with their outermost layer of clothing. The blatant exposure of handguns removes a layer of subtlety necessary to the responsible bearing of arms.

As evident in the variance of perspectives on gun control among Texans, we consider past atrocities to form new perspectives on legislation and perceptions of violence. Paradoxically, opencarry and campus-carry legislation threatens the way Texans view one another and view their firearms. A handgun will be viewed as a sign of aggression rather than as an element of safety. Texans who purchase guns to defend their families and their homes from invasion exercise their Second Amendment right with a

Lack of financial learning Commentary M o s t students enter college with little or no financial experience. Being fiscally responsible is often not taught in high school classes, and unless a parent is actively involved in handling or explaining finances to their children, there are limited opportunities for a student to become financially literate before being forced into it. Twelve million university students receive financial aid annually as they work toward their degrees, which include federal Stafford loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), federal PLUS loans, federal Perkins loans and private student loans like Sallie Mae. With 60% of students accumulating debt annually, financial literacy is something that we cannot afford to ignore. Loan debt just isn’t something we casually talk about. Asking someone about their student loans is almost taboo, and such a question may offend many students. For students, loans are something that is separate from their college mindset, something comically high to laugh about, and something to be faced at a distant time from the present. Loans aren’t questioned or examined but accepted as an everyday occurrence, which makes it easy to keep borrowing a semester at a time. Student loans escape worry because the im-

different mindset than those who purchas guns to take to supermarkets and schools. SB 17 and SB 11 would create a situation where Texans use their guns to impose dominance on each other, rather than predominately using guns to protect one another. The open carry law will not protect Texas citizens. Campus carry will not protect students, faculty or staff. They will inspire unnecessary discomfort and confusion. Despite opposition from constituents, public offices and univer-

sity leaders — including UT System Chancellor Admiral William McRaven who has repeatedly expressed his disapproval of campuscarry — some Texas legislators have proved they are determined to push gun-rights measures like SB 11 and SB 17. SB 11 and SB 17 are bad laws, detrimental to Texas. Our state representatives should not approve them,andourgovernorshouldnot sign them.

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portance of a college degree creates a real, tangible need for them. How else will you pay for housing, for food and for classes to receive a degree that will help pay your loans back in the future? The Brookings Institute reports that 62 percent of college freshman cannot estimate the amount of debt they’ve accumulated their first year of college. And it’s not just freshmen. At public universities, 54 percent of students find themselves underestimating how much they actually owe. It is understandably difficult to think about the amount of loans accumulated when working toward a degree, and it is easy to just add another loan to get by. Debt is a scary thought, and it gets harder and harder to face as the amount grows each year. It does have to be faced at some point, and for many, that isn’t until after graduation or withdrawing from college when the first loan payment is due. It can be a shock to suddenly receive a bill for $30,000 to $40,000 that wasn’t planned for. Many students will consequently struggle to make payments. This is when students often feel their biggest regrets are ignoring or overlooking their loans, adding an extra year to college or dropping a few classes. For how little it is emphasized, financial literacy is essential for all students, whether or not they have student loans. We all have to face our own personal fi-

nances eventually. Because of this, universities should seek to prepare students and make financial planning something required, as is the case with meeting an advisor to map a degree plan. Currently, Financial Aid is a reactionary department at UTSA, where students only tend to go when there is an issue receiving one of their loans. If students were required to meet with financial advisors as they do for their degree plans, they could map their financial plan along with their degree plan, and find themselves better prepared to face their loans. Even before college, there needs to be some accountability on the parents of these students as well. Their lives can be affected just as strongly by their children’s loans, and it is just as important that they are involved in mapping a financial plan for the future. Right now, students may not know what the interest rate on the loans they borrow is or how much in student loans they will accumulate by graduation. The choice is whether or not to face the inevitable and plan ahead or continue to fearfully ignore them, until being shocked and overwhelmed when forced to start making payments. We cannot ignore our own debt, and it is never too late or too early to plan for what you may be facing after graduation. Robert Avila Staff Writer

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Revenge porn: the National Conference of State Legislature defines it as “the posting of nude or sexually explicit photographs or videos of people online without their consent, even if the photograph itself was taken with consent.” McAfee’s 2013 “Love, Relationships, and Technology” survey revealed that a whopping one-in-ten ex-partners has threatened to expose naked photos of an ex online. Sixty percent of the scorned lovers made good on their threats. Often, a woman’s name and personal information are shared along with her photos, prompting harassment and stalking from random online browsers and misogynists. Revenge pornography, a violation of trust that exposes sexuality in humiliating ways, jeopardizes a women’s career, reputation, and mental wellbeing. Their crime is being attractive, but no longer sexually available, to bitter ex-lovers. Their punishment is having technology and their own bodies wielded as weapons against them. The Wild West culture of the Internet allows people to do whatever they want to whomever they want behind a curtain of anonymity and without legitimate fears of legal repercussions. Websites that host these photos are protected by a federal law that absolves them of responsibility for material posted by third parties. Twelve states have laws that make posting on the sites acrime if the poster’s identity can be determined. Although the legislation is a step in the right direction, only New Jersey and California have laws that directly address revenge

porn. And these laws, which still have major loopholes, are largely ineffective. For example, a clause excludes are illegal only if the poster is also the photographer, excluding “selfies” — the majority of photos posted. The issue of online exploitation of the human body for personal pleasure and revenge was brought to the forefront in September of last year when plethora of other celebrity nudes, including nudes of Jennifer Lawrence, were leaked in a photo-dump debacle dubbed, “The Fappening.” If you want to see sexy photos, there is an enormous selection of women who have agreed to pose naked for viewers’ pleasure. Plenty of famous women have their nude images posted, proving that it is not the celebritystatus of Lawrence and others that motivated the theft of their photos; instead, it was the thrill of the hack that drove (and drives) the violation of these women’s privacy. The real problem is a cultural one that stems from feelings of entitlement. Women’s bodies are seen as public property for men to use as they please, regardless of the woman’s feelings about it. It is time for the law to reflect the realities of technology that women face. There’s an existing term for seizing access to a woman’s sexuality without her permission, and it’s not and “leak” or “post.” It’s time to address and enforce revenge porn as the sex crimes that they are. Caroline Traylor News Assistant

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Dance it off: burn more calories the fun way

Wednesday 3/25 6:30 p.m. Demystify the art of meditation at the Witte Museum’s (3801 Broadway) newest class Meditation 101: Taming the Mind with Joy and Compassion. Featuring the museum’s Curator of Anthropology and Health, Dr. Bryan Bayles, visitors can ask Dr. Bayles questions based off his 15 years of experience with Tibetan monks and scholars, and practice their own exercises that focus on relaxation and visualization, all for free. Visit WitteMuseum.org for more information.

Thursday 3/26 5 p.m. Enjoy all that Alamo Beer Co. has to offer this Thursday at The Cove (606 W. Cypress St). Stop by to meet James Hudec, Alamo Beer Co.’s own brewmaster, and even keep the new pint glass to boot. Check out more events going on for San Antonio Beer Week at sanantoniobeerweek.com.

Friday 3/27 7 p.m. With over 100 different artists from across the globe including TV’s own Megan Massacre and Kyle Dunbar from NY Ink and Ink Master, the Texas Tattoo Jam is the place to be for people interested in getting their first or tenth tattoo. Tickets are available on-site at the San Antonio Event Center (8111 Meadow Leaf). Call 210422-7734 for more info.

Saturday 3/28 9 p.m. Celebrate Greek Week this week at UTSA with a free show by country music star Bart Crow Band at the UC Lawn, presented by Roadrunners Late Night. For more info visit utsa.edu/ calendar/.

Sunday 3/29 7 p.m. Who would have thought that the story of Brad Pitt aging backwards could be one of the most beautiful movies about life? The Alamo Drafthouse (22806 U.S. Hwy 281 N) did, and is celebrating the release of David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” with a thematic backwards feast where dessert is served first, main meal second, along with special drink pairings. To buy tickets or to check out showtimes visit drafthouse.com/san_antonio.

Caroline Traylor, The Paisano Ginger Kneale is an enthusiastic dance instructor at The Campus Rec Center, and she wants you to come burn some calories with her.

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@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com Dance enthusiasts and hip-hop lovers, rejoice! There is a spunky and motivating group exercise instructor at the Rec who wants you to come and sweat with her. Born in Katy, Texas, Ginger Kneale decided on a college career at UTSA because the idea of a new city excited her and San Antonio was “just far away enough” from home. As a junior kinesiology major with a minor in English and dance, Ginger aspires to become a physical therapist but says that as long as she enters the health and fitness field, she will be a “happy human.” Ginger describes herself as a late bloomer because she discovered her love for dancing her freshman year of high school. She spent hours in her dad’s garage

honing her dance skills and learning technique and flexibility tricks from her acrobat friend. She eventually made Lieutenant of her school’s drill team, the Katy High School Bengal Brigade, using a dance she picked up from Napoleon Dynamite. Ginger attributes her success in obtaining this position to her sense of humor. “I think I won them over by making them laugh, and that’s still how it is for me. As a white girl teaching hiphop, you have got to make some people laugh,” she said in between giggles. Now she uses that experience to instruct a wide array of classes at the Campus Recreation Center (“The Rec”) including: Dance Fusion, Core, Kickboxing, Total Body Toning, and her personal favorite, Cardio Grooves. She also substitutes for Zumba classes on occasion. She says that Cardio Grooves (a fast-paced hip hop cardio class) is her

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favorite because she can get “everyone hyped.” “I can tell people let go and aren’t afraid to come to the front of the studio and be in their zone,” said Kneale. Unlike most exercise classes, Cardio Grooves, with its dim lighting and stereo blasting Missy Elliot, feels more like dancing in a club with friends rather than working out. “I did what I had fun doing and decided if I was having fun, it might catch on,” Kneale said. “I don’t want people to feel like they’re exercising. They sweat more that way; it’s a secret.” Another secret to Ginger’s success is keeping the doors to the studio open. When she began instructing, she had only three participants, but she discovered when she left the doors open, people were drawn to the fun music, would peer in the doorway and almost always come to class the following week. Because of the fun atmosphere she has created and her upbeat style of instructing, she now has “regulars” whose attendance she can always depend on for a good time. Ginger says that the best thing about working for the university is her direct involvement with the campus. “I’m a part of the community,” Kneale said. “I love this school because I’m a part of it and that gives me a purpose.” Ginger enjoys having a big group of participants because it remings her that she’s on the right track. “Working at the Rec has set my life path and made

me realize how passionate I am about health and fitness,” she said. “Realizing my passions, being a part of the community and having people smiling and dancing to the same music as me is such a cool feeling.” Ginger describes her work environment as familial and motivating. “I have some great people above me that I aspire to be like,” Kneale said. “We’re like a big family. I go out with my coworkers and we have a good time.” When she’s not instructing, Ginger enjoys attending some of her coworker’s classes. “Allesandra’s Zumba class is really awesome,” Kneale said. “Cycling is great, if you’re into that. Take anything that Magen or Alison teach. I love all of my coworkers!” She says that the Rec has many amenities that most students do not even realize are available to them such as Instructional Classes and cooking classes. As a self-proclaimed advocate for body positivity, Ginger advises people to be diligent in their fitness journey, but out of self-love, not hate. “It’s so sad when people go to the gym and they see it as a negative place,” Kneale expressed. “Everyone is there to better themselves; no one is there to maintain. If you’re going to the gym it’s the right thing to do, but don’t do the right thing for the wrong reasons.” Ginger says that she used to work out for superficial reasons like obtaining a “hot” body, but now she

goes for the sense of release and the peace of mind exercising gives her. “Don’t go to look good, but to feel good,” Kneale said. “Accepting progress is really hard for people but look at the small changes you’ve made. Ginger wants her students to understand that despite the fallbacks, everyday is new and they are the only ones in charge of what motivates them to be fit. Ginger acknowledges that balancing work and school while maintaining an active lifestyle in college is difficult, especially because it’s not always the choice of the majority. She knows the struggle of going out with friends and the group going to Whataburger afterwards, but she sees her physical fitness as an asset when balancing school and work. “My car is a mess, I always need to do laundry, but if I wasn’t fit I couldn’t be in all the places I need to be,” Kneale said. Thank God for laptops because I can be anywhere. I’ve done homework at parties. School comes first, no matter how hard it is to place it there.” When she isn’t dancing, the self-described movie buff loves trying new foods and binge-watching series like Broad City. If she could have a dance party with anyone in the world she would invite Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani, Weezy, J.Lo and Missy Elliot. You can find her class schedule and all of the other classes the Rec has to offer at https://campusrec. utsa.edu/fitness-wellness/ group-exercise.

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Study Abroad: What to know before you go Beth Marshall Arts Editor

@bmarshallmedia arts@paisano-online.com Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience, but preparing for these excursions is just as important as the trip itself. Lori Brady, sophomore pre-nursing student at UTSA, will be traveling to Madrid, Spain this fall semester and shared some of her insight regarding the to-do list that must be completed before boarding the plane. In regards to the packing process, Brady said “You can’t pack much, and you don’t even have dressers in your apartment.” However, all rooms come equipped with bedding, towels, dishes and any other household items students might need, which frees up some suitcase space. Living quarters are small and anywhere from four to ten people might share one apartment. However, Brady doesn’t plan on spending too much time in her dorm room as she is mostly looking forward to immersing herself in the culture. “I’m going there basically just to take Spanish courses,” Brady said. “I want to travel; I want to learn the language.” Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) is a company that helps students travel overseas and make the most of their academic experience. A CEA advisor will help with everything from passport applications

Robert Pistochi, The Paisano More than 500 students at UTSA utilize the study abroad program every semester. With plenty of destinations and programs to choose from, there really is something for every wanderlust-stricken scholar.

to roommate profiles. Before applying to a specific program, it’s important to speak with a UTSA advisor as well as a CEA advisor. Brady shared that her experience was simplified after her application was approved because she could rely on her CEA advisor to provide updates on deadlines, fees and registration. Commenting on her experience with UTSA’s hand in the process, Brady said “I didn’t think that 500 students went every semester, so I think (the program) is doing pretty well.” The most vital document to obtain before going abroad is a passport. It can take up to four months to process and receive this

“Their style is a little different. I want to try and fit in as much as possible, even though I probably look very American.” Lori Brady, Sophomore pre-nursing sacred piece of paper that is essential for leaving the country. Brady applied for her passport over spring break to ensure some breathing room for the proccess. As the only UTSA student participating in this particular program, Brady will be making this overseas flight alone. “I’m not that scared,” Brady said. “I’ve traveled alone, so I’m used to being

on a plane by myself, but I’ve never been out of the country, and I’m a little bit nervous about when I land there and have to find the people (in my group).” An entire semester in a foreign place means missing some holidays and going a while without seeing loved ones, but Brady plans to make the best of it. She’ll be turning 21 six days into the trip and says her sister

and brother-in-law plan to visit her in Madrid at some point during her stay. CEA also provides students with phones that include free incoming calls, so setting up a schedule to talk with family members can ease homesickness. For Brady, the experience will be worth a few months of missing home. “It will still look good when I’m working back in Houston where there (are) a lot of Spanish speaking people,” she said of her future plans. Brady began talking this over with her parents months ago because it involves a lot of tedious planning, financial and otherwise. The overall cost to study abroad varies from

country to country, but the charges typically include room and board, tuition and registration fees. Plane tickets and personal spending money are not included. Brady said her rent in Spain will technically be cheaper than it is now, saving her money in the long run. Aside from the seemingly endless paperwork, students really are in for an exciting semester. Learning Spanish in Spain while sight-seeing and interacting with natives is sure to make the language stick. Having three months to adapt to the norms and styles will allow time for culture shock to fade and valuable learning experiences to be had. Brady plans on updating her wardrobe before leaving the U.S. and says, “They wear more neutral colors, so their style is a little different. I want to try and fit in as much as possible, even though I probably look very American.” Little details like shot records, financial aid forms, renter’s insurance applications and roommate selections can really add up, but looking forward to the adventure ahead makes it all worth it. “I think a lot of people sign up last minute because they just realize they want to do it,” Brady said. Planning ahead and getting all the paperwork in order beforehand is the best thing to ensure that little to no turbulence can get in the way of an enjoyable learning experience outside of one’s comfort zone.

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American Advertising Federation takes UTSA Inaugural AAF student chapter paves the way for participating in nationally recognized competition

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Alexander Morovitz Staff Writer

@ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com The American Advertising Federation (AAF), also known as Ad Club, recently created a student chapter at UTSA. AAF is the oldest national advertising trade association, and is considered “the organization of the advertising industry.” While Ad Club specializes in advertising, many nonadvertising majors will also benefit from the exposure this organization offers. Marina “Red” Madden, faculty advisor for AAF’s student chapter at UTSA, explained that the club is much more than an advertising organization. “The professional organization (is) not just for creative professionals that work in advertising…but it’s also (about) business, account executives and public relations.” Advertising is a cross disciplinary field that requires backgrounds and skill sets of numerous fields of study. “We need people in business; we need people in

strategy,” said Madden. “We need writers, photographers and art designers, and it really is this great opportunity to create a lot of collaborative work.” The student chapter of AAF prepares students for their professional careers by mimicking actual advertising agencies. Every year, AAF hosts a National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) sponsored by large and prominent companies such as Pizza Hut, Toyota Prius and CocaCola. Over a 12-month span, NSAC teams “do the strategy, the development and then pitch at the NSAC

conference where they present the entire campaign they built,” Madden shared. AAF serves as a bridge between college students and professional experience in the field of advertising. These NSAC teams become student agencies. “You have your account executives, you have your writers, your art directors, your research team and all of that comes into play,” added Madden. Few clubs are applicable across multiple disciplines, and even fewer provide students with real world experience in the form of a nationally recognized competition. AAF and NSAC

provide students with both. “(The) short term goal is that we will have our team and our first competition in spring of 2016,” Madden explained. “This is the most real life experience you can get, while still being somewhat sheltered from real dollars.” Madden also noted this is a “show-me-don’t-tellme kind of world” when it comes to being job applicants. “From the nationally recognized organization of AAF and the real world exposure NSAC offers, this organization will differentiate you from other competitive applicants,” she shared.

“For those students who don’t have an extra circular activity, this is an organization that really delivers the goods.” Inaugural club president of the college chapter, Jordon Reese, explained the first big event for the newly founded organization. “There is an AAF region 10 student conference in Dallas,” Reese explained. “During this two-day long event, members will be attending resume workshops, developing portfolios, collaborating with various marketing leaders of advertising and establishing networking opportunities. As a new student organi-

zation, Reese emphasized that AAF is in need of “new and enthusiastic members to participate in NSAC, develop their advertising skills, and above all, have fun!” If interested, AAF meetings are held every first and third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The meeting locations vary, so stay informed by following the AAF college chapter at UTSA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @ AAFCLUBUTSA, @AAFCLUBUTSA, and AAF College Chapter respectively.

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{Sports Events} Wednesday, March 25 1:00 p.m. UTSA men’s tennis The men’s team battles New Mexico State at the UTSA tennis courts.

6:00 p.m. UTSA baseball The Roadrunners square off against Incarnate Word on Roadrunner Field.

Friday, March 27 6:00 p.m. UTSA baseball The Runner’s take on Florida Atlantic in the first game of the series on Roadrunner Field.

Saturday, March 28 2:00 p.m. UTSA baseball The team continues the series with game two against Florida Atlantic on Roadrunner Field.

Jeff Huehn, UTSA Athletics Senior Keyunta Hayes is no stranger to success. The sprinter currently holds the UTSA record for 400-meter hurdles with a time of 49.38 and the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.67.

Jeff Huehn, UTSA Athletics Senior Christopher Hall qualified for three different events at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Championships (200m/400m/1,600m).

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@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA Roadrunner track and field team turned in impressive performances at the UTSA Challenge Invitational, opening their outdoor season at home on a great note. UTSA senior Christopher Hall and teammate senior All-American Keyunta Hayes each took gold in their respective events. Hall ran a 46.86 in the 400-meter dash, launching himself into fifth place on the NCAA’s Division I outdoor perfor-

mance list. Hayes ran a blistering 50.47 in the 400-meter hurdles, posting 2015’s fastest time in the nation for the 400-meter hurdles. UTSA junior Jurmarcus Shelvin finished second in the same event with a time of 51.23 and fellow Roadrunner freshman Dionte Robinson took third in the 200-meters with a time of 21.36. Both Hall and Hayes were pleased with such fast times so early in the season. Hayes remarked, “I don’t think I’ve ever opened (a season) so fast before, my race was just really smooth and I’m proud and excited for Jurmarcus (Shelvin) and my

teammates as well.” In the distances, UTSA senior Michael Medrano placed second in both the 1500 and 3000-meter runs, running 3:51.51 and 8:38.55 respectively. UTSA senior Stephanie Wangui took third in an 800-meter run that featured three professional athletes: Laura Roesler, 2014’s Bowerman award winner, former UTSA athlete Dana Mecke and UT 4x400 national champion Briana Nelson. While Roesler and Mecke took first and second respectively, Wangui bested Nelson with a blazing 2:10.84 performance to take third.

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In the field events, UTSA senior Andrew Akens finished third in the shot put with a throw of 55-2 1/4 to lead a team of throwers that scored 23 points in the shot at the Conference USA Indoor Champion-

“This meet is a testament to how hard we’ve practiced.” Christopher Hall UTSA sprinter

ships. UTSA senior Whitney Flannel tied for second in the women’s high jump,

leaping 5’7” while fellow Roadrunner junior Barrett Brock tied for third in the pole vault with a 15’7” clearance. UTSA senior Zoe Meade took second place in the heptathlon with 4,618 points and recorded a personal best of 15.35 in the 100-meter hurdles. The Roadrunner women’s team concluded the meet with a second place performance in the 4x400 meter relay, as Evelyn Clark, Shantel Swift, Paige Patterson and Jennifer Arinze finished with a time of 3:45.89. The Roadrunners’ stellar performance at their home meet showed that the

team is prepared to take on national-level competition this season. Hall remarked how quickly the team was ready to compete outdoor, less than a month after the Conference USA Indoor Championships, saying, “This meet is a testament to how hard we’ve practiced— everyone’s really good and where they need to be right now.” UTSA’s next event will be in Austin when the Roadrunners take place in the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays between March 25 and March 28. The next home event will be on April 4 at the Park West Athletics Complex.

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March 24 - March 31, 2015

UTSA avoids shutout against WKU

Sunday, March 15 UTSA men’s tennis W, 6-1 vs. South Alabama

UTSA softball W, 3-2 vs. Charlotte

UTSA baseball W, 16-8 at Marshall

UTSA women’s tennis L, 2-4 at Stephen F. Austin

Monday, March 16 UTSA women’s tennis L, 3-4 vs. UT Arlington

UTSA softball W, 11-0 vs. Stephen F. Austin

Tuesday, March 17

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UTSA BASEBALL Julian Gonzales Sports Assistant

@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA Roadrunners baseball team (13-10, 4-2 C-USA) bounced back from two home losses in a tripleheader this weekend against Western Kentucky University (12-10, 4-2 C-USA). UTSA pitcher Aaron Burns pitched a complete game shutout in a 12-0 victory during game three of

the trilogy. Burns’ win added to his team leading four victories and dazzling 1.16 ERA on the season. “I just wanted to start the game off with a good tempo and get our guys rolling. I just threw fastballs and let our defense work and they proved it today,” Burns said. UTSA Head Coach Jason Marshall was “happy to salvage the weekend” and avoid a three-game sweep against their conference rivals.

“If you’re going to compete in this league and give yourself a chance at a postseason, you can’t get swept. It’s really a sign of weakness if you get swept, and I was proud that we stepped up and played the kind of baseball we can play in the backend of the double-header,” Marshall said. Batting leadoff in game one, UTSA right fielder Jesse Baker improved his batting average to .317 by crushing his fourth hom-

er in the last six contests. Baker’s success continued through the third game as he smacked a double in the ballgame’s first at bat. “Coach told us we had to have more energy and more intent between the lines and just play the game better,” Baker said. “We kind of came out with a chip on our shoulder in that second game. That’s how we need to play every game.” On Tuesday, March 24, the Roadrunners face top-

ranked Texas A&M in a marquee matchup that places Marshall against his alma mater at Wolff Stadium. “It’s something we’re definitely looking forward to. They’ve got some veteran guys and they’re playing with some swagger and belief. It’ll be tough for them to navigate through the SEC, and on Tuesday, it’ll be tough for us to navigate the Aggies,” Marshall ended with a laugh.

UTSA baseball L, 7-11 at Texas State

Thursday, March 19 UTSA men’s tennis L, 3-4 vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

UTSA women’s tennis W, 4-2 vs. North Texas

Monday, March 23 UTSA men’s tennis W, 7-0 vs. UAB

UTSA hosts NFL Pro-Day

UTSA FOOTBALL Shabazz I. Dawkins Sports Editor @shabazzvs sports@paisano-online.com

On Monday, March 23, UTSA Athletics hosted the annual UTSA Pro-Day. The event featured 25 former Roadrunners working out for NFL scouts in a variety of drills designed to test agility, speed and strength. Seventeen different NFL teams were represented, including the defending Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots. One of the 25 athletes was former UTSA standout and perennial

all-conference selectee Triston Wade. Wade, who is UTSA’s current all-time leader in tackles (288), interceptions (12), forced fumbles (8), pass breakups (34) and fumble recoveries, performed well in nearly every drill. “I think I did pretty good today. I feel like I ran good; I’m just glad the process is over with,” said Wade. The general consensus amongst the scouts in attendance was that if any Roadrunner were to be selected in the draft, Wade had the best shot of being picked up with a late-round pick. If Wade or any other Roadrunner were to be selected in this year’s draft, they would be the first ever draft pick to come from UTSA. “It would be a crazy feeling. It would be a blessed feeling honestly,” said Wade after being asked what it would mean to him to be the first UTSA player selected in the draft. “Anybody can make it if you’ve got the skills,” he continued. Outside of being drafted, the possibility of a team contacting Wade or any other Pro-Day attendee and inviting them to perform at a camp or sign on to a practice squad exists.

“I think I can bring a lot of energy (to a potential NFL team). I’m a for sure tackler. I’m a football player,” said Wade. Also in attendance at the event was Edna, Texas native and UTSA’s all-time leading receiver (96 receptions for 1,246 yards) Kam Jones. “I think I did pretty good. I’ve put in a lot of hard work over the last two months so I think I came out here and did the best I can do,” said Jones of his performance on the day.

“Anybody can make it if you’ve got the skills.” Triston Wade

Former UTSA safety Despite being a former all-conference selectee, Jones approached his next level dreams with realism. “It would mean the world to me (to be drafted), but I’m just trying to get an invite to (an NFL) camp, I’m not really worried about the draft,” Jones asserted. Defensive end Robert Singletary turned in an impressive perfomance for the day as he showed

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agililty moving his 6’2”, 250 pound frame across the field. “It was an experience. It definitely was an experience, but it was a good one,” said Singletary reflecting on his day at the exhibition. “It’s always good to come out here and be with your teammates,” he finished. Singletary tranfered to UTSA after his freshman year at Baylor University. As a junior for club, he was an impact player and garnered All-Conference USA honors after collecting 30 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and four QB hurries. “I just needed to come out here and have a good day, and I felt like I did that,” Singletary said. The draft hopefuls will have to wait until late April to figure out if their efforts will result in a draft selection as the 2015 NFL Draft is set to run from Thursday, April 30 to Saturday, May 2.

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March 24 - March 31, 2015

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Softball splits In the life of an international athlete double-header Jeff Huehn, UTSA Athletics

PLAYER PROFILE Brittany Brink Staff Writer

@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com Junior golfer Brett Hogan’s life as an international athlete is faced with similar challenges that are not foreign to most college students who leave home. The biggest adjustment moving to Texas for this Canadian player was living without his parents for the first time. “You live with them so long,” Hogan said. “It’s kind of weird coming down here and being by yourself. I have to do school, golf, laundry, cooking… you don’t realize how much you miss (home) until it’s gone.” Adjusting to the San Antonio weather, however, proved to be no problem at all. Hogan definitely considered the weather when choosing a university to attend, especially coming from the notoriously cold

Canada. “I really wanted a school that was south so I could have really nice weather,” Hogan said. “Coming from Canada, you only get four or five months of nice weather.” Hogan feels that the weather is one of the best aspects about coming to UTSA, but he also finds the city of San Antonio welcoming as well. “It’s a great city,” Hogan said. “It’s nice downtown, it’s clean, and it feels a lot like home to me.” Being an international student also affected Hogan’s recruitment process. Coaches in America rarely noticed most of the Canadian tournaments he played in. In order to garner American attention, he had to complete the extra step of going through a recruitment agency. Now with his recruitment days behind him, Ho-

gan currently serves as the Roadrunners’ team captain with some of the lowest stroke averages for a few seasons in a row. Even the foreign terrain of south Texas can’t mess with his game. “The grass is a lot different down here than where I come from,” said Hogan. “I had to work on my short game quite a bit. It is a lot windier here too.” Besides his impressive skills on the course, Hogan serves as a positive reinforcement to his team members, especially with all the upcoming tournaments. “This is probably the best team we have had in a long time,” Hogan said of his team members. “I feel like if we all play our best, we have a chance to win a lot of these tournaments. We never really went into other tournaments (thinking) like that.” When questioned about

the Brigg’s Invitational the men’s golf team will be participating in on March 23 and 24, Hogan has high hopes for himself and the team. “I love this golf course; we play here all the time,” Hogan said. “It’s a really comfortable feeling.” Hogan continued his good vibes expressing his feelings on the conference championship coming up. “I feel like going into the conference championship, we have a good chance to improve our ranking, win the conference and go even further than the conference.” Hogan’s international background has undoubtedly shaped his positive leadership style and inspiring golf game. Hogan remains hopeful for the future of the men’s golf team, and continues to enjoy UTSA and San Antonio.

UTSA SOFTBALL Jordan Sanchez Contributing Writer

@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA Roadrunners (21-9, 5-3 C-USA) split a double header on Sunday, March 22, as the 25 ranked UAB Blazers (22-7, 7-1 C-USA) paid a visit to San Antonio. UTSA sophomore slugger Randee Crawford drove in eight runs during game one of Sunday’s matchup, setting a school-record for RBIs. Thanks to Crawford’s contribution, UTSA ousted UAB 11-5 in game one, handing the Blazers their first conference loss of the season. The Blazers would not be swept though, pulling off a 3-2 victory in game two. In the opener, UTSA loaded the bases early due to an error and two straight walks. Crawford drove in

one run off of a fielder’s choice before UAB retired the inning, leaving the bases loaded. UTSA would not be hurt though, as they opened the flood gates and scored seven runs in the second inning. UAB — trailing 8-0 after the second inning — began to rally in the fifth. Blazer junior Caitlin Attfield knocked in two runs while her teammate JoJo Fallen sent a three-run bomb to left field to make the score 8-5 with no outs. UTSA pitcher Nicole Merrill took over the mound to relieve Kacy Freeze and put an end to UAB’s offense, striking out the first three batters she faced. “I’ve been preparing for UAB all week. I was just ready to dominate,” said Merrill. to finish reading visit paisano-online..com

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