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BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

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Volume 52

Issue 1

August 13-25, 2015

Mia Cabello, The Paisano

UTSA According to research conducted by UTSA Department Of Criminal Justice and College of Public Policy associate professor Rob Tillyer and his colleague Charles F. Klahm IV, during traffic stops police officers are more likely to search a vehicle for discretionary reasons in situations where more than one passenger is present.

Time to bring in the birds Mia Cabello

Managing Editor

@miacab_ manager@paisano-online.com The Class of 2019 is special. Expect this Class to be buzzing with excitement, cheering loud — perhaps louder and rowdier than their academic elders — at athletic events, connecting with student organizations, leading in classroom discussions and embracing campus

life with cutting-edge gusto characteristic of the cohort. “The UTSA Class of 2019 is expected to be very engaged in its college experience and take advantage of every opportunity that UTSA has to offer,” said UTSA Associate Vice president of Admissions, Orientation and Family Programming Dr. George Norton. Many of members of the incoming freshmen class participated in campus activities

before even graduating high school, attending UTSA recruitment events in the 20142015 Academic Year in, what Norton describes as, “record numbers.” Said Norton, “The thing we find about students who are very engaged in their college decision and experiences is that they also tend to be successful academically; as such, we expect them to set records for staying in school and gradu-

ating on time.” Considering the local, regional and national emphasis placed on on-time graduation as well as performance-based funds awarded to public universities, a cohort with favorable academic qualities is a boon to UTSA, contributing to the development of its campus culture in more ways than one.

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San Antonio A petition with over 9,000 signatures of support calling for the renaming of Robert E. Lee High School was unsuccessful; a spokesperson for the North East Independent School District has said that the board is not considering a name change at this time.

Texas A new Gallup poll shows that Texas is now the only remaining state with at least 20 percent of its residents lacking health insurance.

U.S. Former President Jimmy Carter has revealed that he has cancer.

Science Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will harvest lettuce that has been growing aboard since early July. NASA states that this is an important step towards future exploration.

Construction on UTSA BLVD brings students, Campus to a halt Kate Kramer

Senior Copy Editor

@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com Reconsider hitting the snooze button - instead hit the gas pedal sooner this semester. Construction along UTSA Boulevard continues to slow traffic and increases travel times. However, once the $9 million road expansion project is complete, travel to and from the university, surrounding businesses and homes will be considerably easier. The expansion between IH10 and Edward Ximenes Road is scheduled for completion in 2017. The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) website touts the project as crucial to keeping up with the area’s growth, mostly through apartment complexes trying to accommodate UTSA’s increasing enrollment. The upcoming development entails expanding UTSA Boulevard from two lanes to five lanes (two new lanes in each direction with a center left turn lane); adding gutters and drainage to the storm sewer; raising existing medians and adding curbs creating a 10-foot path on both sides of the roadway for pedestrians and cyclists. In addition to these improvements, the two-lane bridge over Leon Creek will be widened to four lanes with a center turn lane, bike lanes and a sidewalk. The speed limit will remain at 45 miles per hour. During a public hearing held on March 17, 2014, Jonathan Bean, director of the transportation plan-

ning and development for the San Antonio district of TxDOT, explained the importance of the project. The proposed project is needed due to congestion along Spur 53 (UTSA Boulevard) and the increasing growth of UTSA. Traffic within the project area is expected to increase approximately 54.5 percent within the next 20 years from approximately 18,700 vehicles per day in 2013 to 28,900 vehicles per day in 2033. Although the construction is essential for a better commute, not everyone is pleased with all of the elements of the proposed plan. Assistant Vice President of Facilities of University Oaks Housing Partnership Jim Penberthy, has serious concerns. “We believe (the new plan) will have a detrimental impact on our business as we believe future occupancy at University Oaks will be negatively affected,” Penberthy stated in a comment after the hearing. The local fire department responds from Babcock Road which puts them in the east bound lane for emergency response situations at University Oaks. If this design is built according to present plans, emergency response traffic will only be able to access entrances…by making a U-turn. This obviously poses serious safety concerns for our residents, guests and employees,” Penberthy continued. Although Penberthy requested a consideration to redesign the plan, it is unclear if designs were changed.

“We believe (the new plan) will have a detrimental impact on our business as we believe future occupancy at University Oaks will be negatively affected, we can get a couple victories in the series, then it’s just going to continue to build momentum.

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Construction began in May and will continues until Summer 2017.

The contractor for the $9 million development is SMC Contractors Inc.. Cindy Hurtado, The Paisano

NEWS

These UTSA professors received an A+. Page 2

ARTS

Unlikely friends help students study.

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SPORTS

OPINION

A student travels to Japan for a life-changing experience.

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Michael Phelps wins three national titles at Phillips 66 Nationals. Page 12

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“I graduated from the University College of Wales, United Kingdom, with a BSc in botany and PhD in plant physiology. I then moved to the Department of Organic Chemistry, Bristol University where I did research on plant hormones for 14 years, receiving a Doctor of Science degree. After immigrating to the United States in 1986, I worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Indiana University, Bloomington before coming to UTSA in 1995. I was fortunate to receive an outstanding education in the U.K., benefiting from the wisdom and knowledge of countless schoolteachers and university professors. They taught by example, shaped my understanding

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NEWS

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Figuring out the freshmen

Loading: Google Fiber, San Antonio’s better, faster Internet Anelia Gomez Cordova Staff Writer @ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com

Google Fiber connects residents to opportunity. Photo Credit: City of San Antonio

After years of waiting, San Antonio will finally join the list of cities to have gigabit Internet connection. Five years since the original application, the announcement of Google Fiber’s arrival to the Alamo City came Wednesday, August 5, from Mayor Ivy R. Taylor. “The city has worked diligently with Google Fiber leadership over the past two years to help establish better policies and practices to become a true Gigabit community,” said Hugh Miller, the City’s

Chief Technology Officer. The arrival of Google Fiber will greatly improve both broadband speed; In comparison to the 11.9 Megabits per second of average American broadband speed, San Antonio residents will soon be able to enjoy up to 1,000 Megabits per second. “This commitment [to bringing fiber-optic networks to its residents], coupled with the city’s lively startup scene and community-based tech initiatives, played a huge role in our decision to bring Google Fiber to the city,” said Mark Strama, Head of Google Fiber Texas. “We are incredibly excited to begin our next phase of Google Fiber in Alamo City and witness the amazing things that San Antonians do with gigabit Internet.” Next on its agenda, Google will be working alongside Mayor Taylor and

city leaders to build an entirely new fiber-optic network capable of delivering the gigabit speeds all over San Antonio. The next stage will be devoted to designing and planning the fiber-optic network on a very detailed level which, according to a blog post (googlefiberblog. blogspot.com/2015/08/sanantonio-fiber.html) by Strama, will comprise a layout of over 4,000 miles of fiberoptic cables across the metro area. After this month long process, Google Fiber will then begin the construction of the network. The arrival of the fiberoptic network means the potential to create more jobs for San Antonians as the city continues to grow, establishing itself as one of the leading cities in the U.S. “Google Fiber will provide San Antonio with the competitive business and entrepreneurial edge needed in this era of continuous-

ly evolving high-speed technology,” said Mayor Taylor. “Our residents, neighborhoods and businesses will benefit greatly from having access to ultra high-speed Internet and our becoming a Goggle Fiber community brings us a giant step closer to becoming a community where all our residents are connected to opportunity.” Digital advancement of this sort means that more startups and local initiatives like Bexar Bibliotech, the first completely digital library in the country, will establish roots in the city becoming part of its tech landscape. “Above all, it signifies that San Antonio is on the cutting edge,” said Miller. “One of the ‘it’ cities in an increasingly urban country that is racing toward the future.”

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Although this special cohort of freshmen faced the same admission standards as last year’s freshmen class — a more selective admission criterion set in place in 2013 as part of UTSA’s Graduation Rate Improvement Plan (GRIP) — a higher number of the students who matriculated to the university this fall graduated at the top of their high school class. “The trend is clear,” said

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Norton. “This incoming class includes the largest number of students who graduated in the Top 10 and Top 25 percent of their high school class that we have ever seen at UTSA.” Last fall, the university boasted that in its freshmen, the Class of 2018, over 70 percent of graduated in the top quartile of their high school class. Said Norton, “A good observation is that UTSA is a regional university well on its way to be-

coming a strong draw across the state, country and even internationally.” UTSA will publish its official about the cohort after the Census Date, Sept. 2. The week of August 17, the Class of 2019 will officially join its colleagues in shaping the present and future of UTSA.

Graphic: Kat Joseph, The Paisano

BiblioTech bridges local digital divide Anelia Gomez Cordova Staff Writer @ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com

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After a year of contemplation, an anonymous student group took initiative and voiced their opinion about Aramark’s food quality at the UTSA Roadrunner Cafe. In February, the students began a petition which aimed to remove Aramark food services from UTSA. Aramark supplies food, not only for the Roadrunner Café, but also for all of the food establishments on campus, and they cater the majority of banquets and

events held on campus. Consequently, Aramark’s central control on campus food affects students on campus dining and housing decisions. Originally these students – who chose to remain anonymous – planned to email President Romo himself, however afraid of not being taken seriously, they decided to appeal to the student body with the hope that there was power in numbers. With hopes of Although UTSA president Dr. Ricardo Romo’s office is filled with books, the library branch that now bears his name is completely bookless.

This summer, the Dr. Romo Bibliotech was brought online. The city of San Antonio’s second bookless library branch not only provides a service to the community but also stands as a pillar on West Side San Antonio, where many prominent San Antonians grew up including Romo. “We feel that naming the library for Dr. Romo will serve as an inspiration to the young people of the West Side,” said LauraCole, BiblioTech administrator.

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OPINION

The Paisano

August 13 - August 25, 2015

University pushes forward, traffic stalls Editorial

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is expanding UTSA Boulevard — and headaches too. TxDOT is currently widening UTSA Blvd from two lanes to five and slowing traffic and increasing travel time in the process. With enrollment at UTSA’s Main Campus at an all-time high — Fall 2014 witnessed the highest percentage of students within the last five years (81.1 percent) enrolled at the Main Campus — the highly touted $9 million project comes at the wrong time

for UTSA students and local businesses. According to US News and Education, 95 percent of UTSA students currently live off campus, which translates to an absurd amount of traffic along UTSA Blvd during peak rush-hour times in the mornings and in the afternoons. So why begin building now? Considering the high volume of traffic to and from campus, shouldn’t TxDOT have started sooner? Because of the duration of the project, beginning in

the summer would not have curbed the impact to campus. With the project slated to be completed in 2017, traffic from construction was always in view. And prolonged construction leaves UTSA students to deal with the adverse consequences — like safety for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists. Additionally, the emergency response time for the more than dozen off-campus apartments located along UTSA Blvd will be adversely affected; for example, about half of college students con-

sume alcohol through binge drinking, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Local business will be affected as well. The popular hangout spot, The Block — which houses ecletic food truck choices — will undoubtedly see its attendance affected. But, at least there is a silver lining. The project, expected to be completed in 2017, will fully equip UTSA Blvd with bike lanes and desirable traffic flow. And if that isn’t enough,

according to TxDOT, the current 18,700 vehicles that frequent UTSA Blvd now, will increase to more than 28,000 within the next 20 years. With UTSA expanding at its current rate, headaches and hindrances, such as traffic flow, detours and commute, time are to be expected. The University is on the right track to expand its surrounding area. Soon all roads, proverbial and concrete, will lead to campus. But will they reach Tier One status as well?

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Freshman Week Woes Commentary

O n c e freshmen year of college starts, everything changes. After sp ending four long years in high school, working your way up — and spending senior year at the top of the mountain— what you did in high school no longer matters. Who you were and whether or not you were in the popular crowd is irrelevant. Starting college is essentially starting the first part of your new, adult life. While new can, and should, be great, it can often be scary as well. Although the demographic from collegeto-college changes, students often face a significantly larger campus and more diverse student body than in high school. Before academics start, simply arriving at school requires major adjustment. One could be forgiven for feeling as if this adjustment is done alone. The high school safety net is gone, parents are likely far away and aren’t around for their first time. According to the Higher Research Institute at UCLA, in 2013 only 38 percent of all students attend college within 50 miles of their home. Proper introductions and class attendance is vital during the first few weeks; if not professors may not even know your name. In college you quickly find out whether or not you show up to class, pass your exams or get in-

volved is all up to you. The first week comes at you hard: Every organization swears you would be the perfect fit— should you join? Where is your dorm? Who are your roommates? Are they crazy? Is there anything due tomorrow? Some teachers will wait at least a week to give out assignments; others will assign work on day one. Books must be bought — good luck with the mile long bookstore line. If you plan on working, and don’t already have a job, good luck with the hunt. And by the way, don’t forget to buy groceries and toiletries. Guys will need a new barber and girls may need a new salon. The socially active students will need to know the hot hangout spots. First week of freshman year can be compared to being pushed into the deep end of the pool. Keep your head above water in any way possible. Some students are great swimmers while others tread slowly before getting the hang of it. And then there are the few, that for whatever reason, don’t make it at all. The first week of freshman year is difficult, and the truth is, from there it will only get more difficult. But if you take it all in slowly, stay positive and think of the great possibilities ahead, you’ll enjoy the first week and the many more to come. Darryl Sherrod Staff Writer

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John Stewar t: A tribute Commentary Aug ust 6, 2015 marked the end of a satirical era, as 3.5 million viewers tuned in to bid adieu to beloved TV host Jon Stewart. During its sixteen year tenure, the Daily Show with Jon Stewart — a “fake news”” broadcast on Comedy Central — shaped the way a generation consumed news. According to the Pew Research Center, The Daily Show (along with the Colbert Report) had the youngest audience of the top 24 major news sources, with 39 percent of its viewers being under the age of 30. By poking fun at the absurdity of the nation’s contemporary political landscape with his “Moment of Zen,” Stewart drew in apathetic millennial viewers, enticing them with his quick wit and irreverence. Through comedy, Stewart persuaded a demographic notorious for its indifference to engage in the political process, in a way

that no other news source — much less a comedian — had been able to accomplish. For evidence of Stewart’s cultural impact, look no further than the success of the show’s previous correspondents, several of whom have TV shows of their own now, including Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carrell, Ed Helms and Jessica Williams to name a few. He brought up a cohort of young talent, further shaping the media young people consume by using his no-nonsense, straightforward approach to make viewers laugh but to also make them angry about politician’s hypocrisy. Stewart fearlessly called out both Republicans and Democrats with righteous indignation; no politician or topic — from climate change, to banks to anti-vaccers and “legitimate rape” — were safe from his roasts. In a particularly bold episode, Stewart faced off with Judith Miller, the New York Times journalist who relied on faulty sources, linking Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass de-

struction. “I believe that you helped the administration take us to like, the most devastating mistake in foreign policy that we’ve made in like, 100 years… but you seem lovely,“ he asserted. In another memorable interview with longtime nemesis Bill O’Reilly, the interviewee described Stewart’s viewers as “dopey kids” and “stoned slackers,” dismissing young people in a way that his generation tends to do. As is his trademark, Stewart was armed with a joke. “This election is going to rely on the undecided,” he replied. “And who is more undecided than stoned slackers?” Stewart used comedy to make politics interesting again, and through that, he made a generation better and sharper.

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OPINION

The Paisano

August 13 - August 25, 2015

Dare to study abroad: A student’s journey across Asia Commentary

T h i s summer I was lucky enough to participate in UTSA’s three week semester immersion program at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in Kyoto, Japan. I spent almost a month studying, sightseeing and experiencing what it’s like to live in an entirely different culture. How do you describe the greatest experience of your life so far? What do you tell those who ask? It is difficult to do. What I can say is, as someone who has never traveled outside of the country, it was an eye opening, life-changing experience. Many people believe study abroad is expensive – but I don’t think so. For me it was affordable, but it may depend on the program. Financially, without a scholarship, it can be difficult to pay out of pocket, but the expenses, at least for me, were very similar to that of taking classes at UTSA. The study abroad

program at UTSA does an excellent job of awarding applicants with scholarships. The only real difficulty I would say can be competition for the select amount of students that can be taken. All programs require a 2.5 minimum grade-point average and the rest is selection based. If you are lucky like me, you can be a replacement for a better student that couldn’t go. No matter what seminar or discussion UTSA had to prepare me, there is nothing like the first day waking up in a new country. To wake up alone in a new place is difficult, especially when you don’t know anyone well. But, after a few days, it’s not. The people with you are students just like you, some from other countries, all with the same fears and doubts. But, you’re all here, all open-minded, intelligent and here for the experience. You take classes with these people, spend every day with them and get to know all of them. When I moved from the student hotel the third week to homestay, it was just as wel-

coming. Homestay is where you live with and experience life with a resident family that resides in the city. My host family was kind, loving and easy to be around. You find things in common – baseball, PlayStation, girls, laughing and soon the language barrier becomes no issue at all. These people become family and friends you always keep regardless of distance. Whatever I was told about Japanese people being shy and quite, what I experienced were people who were polite, friendly and helpful. It is something I would not have believed if I had not experienced it myself. Anywhere I went, I could ask for directions, in Japanese or English, and even if they had no idea what I was saying they would politely stop to help. For example – I lost my cellphone in Japan three times. Once on a bus, once in my own room and once in a pub. The first two times ,my Japanese assistant Kodai helped me call, track and have my phone back to me within the hour. The last time my assistant,

the police and finally a Japanese girl found my phone after two weeks; it is being mailed to Texas as I write this. I understand this is a silly example, but consider how much effort was put into finding my dumb cellphone and how it was found every time. It is a culture of being respectful and polite. I cannot recommend Japan enough to anyone looking to visit Asia, especially Americans. I cannot tell you how many times I heard a Japanese person say, “I love America.” There is a loving relationship between our countries that I did not know existed. Living in Japan was a particularly nice experience. Kyoto is the exemplary architectural and cultural view of traditional Japan. There are shrines all over the city with famous tourist destinations as far as thirty minutes away by train. It is hard to describe the affect some of these places have on people who haven’t seen them. Fushimi Inari felt otherworldly. It is a popular shine known for the thousands of red arches,

or Torii, that stretched miles with a massive shrine visited by hundreds daily. During July there is a month long festival called Gion Matsuri, which hosts a centerpiece parade in which massive traditional floats are built and carried through the streets by the people. To see old women and children, men in business suits and teenagers work together to pull a rope carrying these floats to set up across the street, made me openly weep. It is a place of unwavering tradition that everyone respects – something I never knew existed. There are things I cannot explain simply by writing. I could explain how Canadian students can drink almost as much as Texans or that British students are so sarcastic they often forget what the truth is, but I cannot relay to you what it’s like to find this out. If I told you that I and another abroad UTSA student Mathieu made so many mistakes in Japan, it would be hard explain how much of a good thing it probably was. There is nothing like the experience. To have the

knowledge that you can go anywhere in the world with anyone and find a way to enjoy life is amazing. It’s an inner confidence I never knew I could have. You can never truly judge another culture until you have gone and seen it for yourself. To know what it is to travel, to meet people, to see and experience something different than you know has to be done. Study abroad, challenge yourself, take the risks and put your fear aside, because it is worth it.

Robert Avila Staff Writer

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Inexpensive evenings for classy dates Anelia GomezCordova Staff Writer

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College students have a tight budget — tight enough to be on the hunt for frugal dates or free events to attend on the weekend. To facilitate things a bit, here are a few events to keep in mind as you make plans with your friends or significant other. Play Tourist: When out of options, consider being a tourist for a night. Downtown nightlife is always bustling with activity and you might even run into a few happy accidents. Drive or take a bus downtown and enjoy walking down the Riverwalk in the late afternoon, and you might stumble across one or two things to do while you’re downtown. Stop by the San Fernando Cathedral to get a few photographs and enjoy a unique experience. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. the church is brought to life by a light show called “San Antonio | The Saga.” Created by French artist Xavier de Richemont, the light show narrates the story of San Antonio with vibrant images over the church’s façade. The best part? The show is entirely free of charge, so feel free to buy a shaved ice from any of the nearby vendors before sitting down to enjoy the show. Scout for movies and museums: If you’re a Napoleon Dynamite fan, then you’re in luck. The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is showing the movie for free. Come by The River Walk Plaza this

Friday, August 14th at 8:00 p.m. to enjoy the show. Visit the Tobin Center’s website (https://www.tobincenter. org/) to check out future movie showings like Hairspray on Friday, September 11th at 8:00 p.m. Be one with yourself: For a relaxing start to your weekend, think about stopping by the San Antonio Museum of Art on Saturday, August 15th from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Until Saturday, December 12th, you can enjoy a guided meditation session in the Japanese Gallery on comfortable stools and cushions. Cost of admission to the museum is $10 and there is no extra fee for the meditation session. Make sure to check out their website for more information on exhibits and events (https:// www.samuseum.org/). Get jazzy with it: Jazz’SAlive is coming to San Antonio on Tuesday, September 19th and Wednesday, September 20th. The weekend will be filled with amazing artists playing on different stages in Travis Park and will begin each day around noon. If you’re interested, check out the lineup of artists on the website: http://www.saparksfoundation.org/_jazzsalive. To close the night on the 19th, check out Jazz’SAlive After Dark at the Rooftop Terrace of the St. Anthony Hotel. This jam session will begin at 11:00 p.m. and, being after hours, you never know what artists might show up. On campus: Don’t forget to check for events taking place on campus as well. Most — if not all — are free and are great alternatives to heading elsewhere in search of some-

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thing fun to do. For example, forget paying movie theater prices! Instead enjoy a film for free during one of the UCinema Nights at the UC Retama. There’s a chance to win prizes like movie posters or candy if you arrive early enough to participate in the raffle before the film starts. All you need to do is bring a student ID and arrive early to get some of the complementary popcorn. The movie showings are different every week, so check the UC Programs website (http://www.utsa.edu/uctr/ programs/index.html) for the list so you can plan in advance. On queue to play this month are Avengers: Age of Ultron (August 16th at 7:15 p.m.), Mad Max: Fury Road (August 21st at 9:00 p.m.or August 22nd at 7:00 p.m.) and Jurassic World (August 28th at 9:00 p.m. and August 29th at 7:00 p.m.) Other upcoming events on campus include Live on the Lawn on August 21st at 8:00 p.m. in the UC Lawn which features live bands; it’s a fantastic way to kick off the semester. Although no bands have been announced as of yet, be sure to grab a couple friends, or get ready to meet new people, because it’s not every day you get to enjoy a free concert. For those looking to have a more active hand in an event, head over to the Roost and enjoy some healthy competition by participating in the Roost Olympics. The Olympics will take place every evening at 7:00 p.m. from August 25th – 27th with competitions in pool, ping pong, air hockey and Mariokart. Fabian Desoto, The Paisano

August 13 - August 25, 2015

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Man’s best study buddy Michael Turnini Web Editor

@michaelturnini arts@paisano-online.com The term “study buddy” can be defined as someone who, or something that, helps one study or complete his or her schoolwork. Throughout a student’s academic life, they become an essential part of their lives. Today, study buddies can be found in a close friend, a fellow classmate or even ones pet. Siblings also come with a variety of pros and cons. Pros being love and support, while cons including fights and sibling rivalry. One pair of sisters have found a way to use both to their advantage. Katie Sanchez, a junior at UTSA striving for a degree in English, has found a study buddy in her sister, Sandi Sanchez, a senior at UTSA finishing up her degree in math. Katie explains that despite their difference in studies, the sisters are able to help one another in their course work. “We would make study sheets and then make a game of ‘who knows more.’ It was mainly a contest between siblings but in the end, it helped a lot,” Katie says. Location can also play an important role when studying with a study buddy. Katie explained how studying in the JPL provided the best results from her and Sandi’s study buddy sessions. “The library would help Sandi get orga-

nized and stay on top of things, which in turn made me get organized and stay on top of things. When we had tests on the same day, we would get a study room and get on the ball.” Though most students do not have the convenience and ease of having their own sibling as a study buddy, these tips from Katie can help those that find a study buddy in the classroom. Studying with a classmate in the library, rather than an open area filled with noise, can help improve concentration and organization. Some great locations that may provide positive results for you and your study buddy include the third floor of the JPL, the area behind the Arts building, open classrooms throughout the day and the second floor of the main building. Also, making a game out of your study material for you and your study buddy will make learning the material fun and easier to retain. Not all study buddies have to be human. Eric Garza, a senior UTSA English major, found his study buddy when he adopted Elephant, his one-yearold mixed Grey Hound and Chihuahua puppy. Garza says that Elephant aids in taking away some of the stress that is packaged with studying for his classes. “I’ll be at home and start stressing while I’m studying at the table. She’ll come up and want to sit on my lap and that just puts me in a better mood. It’s cute.”

The mood boost allows Garza on his studies and get better grades overall. Though having a pet as a study buddy has its benefits, he also explained one of the troubles he encounters. “The only con is wanting to play with her for hours. I’ve got it down pretty good over the time I’ve had her. I established a cycle: study time, Elephant time and then back to study time.” The choice of having a pet as a study buddy may not be the right choice for every student. Those living in UTSA housing face the strict pet policy that states only fish or assistance animals are allowed. Otherwise, students will be charged $100 a day until the animal is removed. Another reason, as Garza pointed out, is that one needs to have their time management skills sharp in deciding when to take a break and when to focus. Without time management skills, a study buddy may be more distracting than helpful. Some may find it hard to get motivated to study when they’re alone, making study buddies a great opportunity to benefit a college student’s academic career. Having someone to study with can help improve concentration and overall study habits. Though an animal can’t possibly help you make flashcards and quiz you, it can help improve students’ mood and encourage success. Looks like the next goal here is to find a classmate with a dog. Michael Turnini, The Paisano

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Events Calendar: Thursday 8/13 8:45 p.m. For an unusual movie experience don’t miss out on tomorrow’s showing of Ghostbusters at the Cycle-In Cinema. Ride over to the Main Plaza and volunteer some of your cycling prowess to help power the projector. Bring snacks, good friends and be there at dusk or close to 8:45 p.m.

Sunday 8/16 5 p.m. No need to go anywhere far, UC Programs is bringing the fun to you. Stop by the University Center at 5:00 p.m. for music, food and cold drinks. The event is free, making it perfect for a student’s budget without sacrificing any fun. Tuesday 8/18 8 p.m. Enjoy a music-filled night to kick-off the semester with a concert at Jack’s Patio Bar. The CRY, a Portland native band, will be stopping by San Antonio during their “The CRY! Dangerous Game U.S. Tour.” The concert will get started at 8:00 p.m. but make sure to get there early, you definitely want a great view of the stage. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

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A taco transition Brayden Boren Arts Editor

@ThatBorenGuy arts@paisano-online.com For many UTSA students that get their nourishment from the variety of places offered across Main Campus, Taco Cabana has become a staple of their weekly college diet. Cheap, familiar and quick fuel for the day, the lines for the Tex-Mex chain showed no signs of unpopularity. Recently, however, a trip to the UC Center Cafe yields a new option for Mexican cuisine: Taco Taco Cafe. This locally-owned and criticallyacclaimed restaurant right in the heart of San Antonio has slowly started to expand from its small original location off Hildebrand Avenue near downtown. Created by owner Helen Velesiotis, Taco Taco Cafe first opened nearly 15 years ago, and has received steady accolades nearly every year since. Coming from Greek descent, Velesiotis knows that the best way to make food matters not on your bloodline, but on where your heart is. Declared the “Best Tacos in America” by Bon Appetit magazine, a recipient of a glowing write-up in Southern Living magazine and had a visit from Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” TV personality Guy Fieri, the restaurant is well-known among those who know their Mexican food. Talking to Velesiotis, you immediately understand Photo Courtesy of Taco Taco how she has become the figOwner of Taco Taco, Helen Velesiotis (pictured above), has a passion urehead behind some of the and excitement for bringing fresh, quality food to the UTSA community.

best eats in San Antonio, exuding a warmth not unlike that of a close friend or relative. “I’ve always been in the food business; barbeque, seafood and so on. Mexican food is the right thing for San Antonio,” stated Velesiotis. “I was here, my husband was next door; this was the perfect place, and it’s been going great ever since.” With a menu that is purely Mexican, the tacos are what keeps the customers coming in and packing out the small location. The most famous, the Norteño, packs an oversized flour tortilla with steamy beef or chicken fajita meat, refried beans, avocado, bell peppers and melted white cheese. But why the sudden change? The transition from Taco Cabana to Taco Taco is the culmination of acclimating San Antonio’s wide breadth of local and unique restaurants with the UTSA student body. “UTSA made a choice to have fresher, homemade food, and I think young students like those choices,” Velesiotis says. “Everything is made in-house at UTSA; the meat, the bowls, the fresh beans, even the picadillo. Isn’t that amazing?” This same attitude towards better meals goes toward easing students whose displeasure is growing with the Aramark Corporation, whose food services populate the UTSA campus and have been a source of complaint to those who have been protesting against the limited food options that have been presented to them. When asked about her experience

with Aramark, Velesiotis has nothing but kind words about her interactions with the food service. “Such good people!” exclaimed Velesiotis. “It’s the easiest life that I could have ever asked for to work with Aramark. They are the best company I’ve ever met.” Taco Taco’s first foray into college campuses at Trinity University was a success, so when UTSA came calling, Velesiotis was already prepared for the expansion. “I’m just happy to be there. My daughter and son-in-law are both alumni of UTSA, so it’s almost part of the family,” Velesiotis explains. “Dr. Ricardo Romo and his wife are just amazing people, so I’m good to go into the family over there.” Beyond making great food, Velesiotis knows the importance of pursuing a degree, as well as supporting various local organizations. Organizations such as August Heart — dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac death by providing free heart screenings to students and athletes — and American Sunrise — a non-profit that helps create communities where working families find housing, economic and educational opportunities in their neighborhoods — are a couple to name. Though Taco Taco will be there to fuel students throughout the day, Velesiotis always praises the students of UTSA for being open to higher education. “The students look like young people that want to get ahead in their life,” Velesiotis says with a smile, “and I want to be a part of that.”

SPORTS

August 13 - August 25, 2015

{Sports Events} Thursday, Aug. 13 6:00 p.m. UTSA soccer The soccer team will host a meet-and-greet at the Park West Athletics Complex from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Picture and autograph opportunities will be available.

Friday, Aug. 14 7:00 p.m. UTSA soccer The soccer team will take on Incarnate Word in an exhibition match to open the season. The game will be played at UIW.

6:30 p.m. UTSA football The football team will host a Fan Appreciation Day from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Campus Practice Facility. The event will consist of a two-hour open workout with a meet-and-greet to follow.

Sunday, Aug. 16 7:00 p.m. UTSA soccer The soccer team has its home opener against Texas State. The exhibition match will be played at the Park West Athletics Complex.

Sunday, Aug. 23 7:00 p.m. UTSA soccer The soccer team takes on Sam Houston State in their first nonexhibition match of the season. The match will be played at the Park West Athletics Complex.

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Phelps dominates Phillips 66 Nationals

USA SPORTS Julian Gonzales Staff Writer

@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com Michael Phelps, the most highly decorated Olympian in history, added another feat to his monumental career on Friday, Aug. 7: he clocked the fastest 200-meter butterfly time in the world in 2015 during The Phillips 66 National Championships in San Antonio. The event spanned five days and welcomed swimmers from across the globe as a tune-up meet in preparation for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “It’s good to do it on my own shore, in the country that I represent,” Phelps

said. “I think it just shows you that anything is possible if you want something bad enough. I went through a lot, and to be able to train like I did to get ready for this and do that, I can do whatever I put my mind to.” Just one day after shattering the record in the 200-meter butterfly, Phelps broke another world record time when he swam 50.45 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, claiming his second national title in as many days. “Two pretty good swims in the 100 and 200 — I haven’t been that fast in a really long time,” Phelps said. “I think that was exactly where I want to be right now.”

Phelps won his third national title on the third day of competition in the 200-meter individual medley (IM) with his time of 1:54.75. Astonishingly, Phelps’ 200-meter IM time beat the previous world record time that was set just three days prior by fellow American Olympian, Ryan Lochte. Phelps concluded his time in San Antonio with three national titles and just as many world record times. “I’m very happy,” Phelps said. “This is a great foundation, a place where I’ve never really been in a long time leading up to an Olympics. I definitely wasn’t like this leading up to ’12, so it’s probably been

since 2007 that I’ve been like this.” Caeleb Dressel, 18, and Clair adams, 17, both earned their second 2015 national titles on Sunday, Aug. 9. Dressel won the 100-meter freestyle after taking gold in the 50-meter freestyle on Friday and Adams won both the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke. 21 year old Jordan Wilimovsky wrapped up The Phillips 66 National Championships on Monday evening when he took home the gold medal in the 10-kilometer open water event by swimming a time of 14 minutes and 57.05 seconds, beating the runner-up by over 12 seconds.

Wilimovsky’s victory earns him a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team and is the first swimmer to qualify for the team. “I didn’t really know how fast I was going. I was trying to swim my own race, stay in my own lane and I was happy I was under 15,” Wilimovsky said. NBC will broadcast exclusive television coverage from San Antonio on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

UTSA hosts first media day of the season

UTSA FOOTBALL Darryl E. Sherrod II Staff Writer @PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com

The UTSA football team begins their 2015-16 season in just over three weeks at Arizona on Sept. 3. After taking time off for the summer break, the team recently reconvened to start preparing for the tough schedule ahead. After having their first intra-squad scrimmage of the fall, the team took off their helmets and pads, replacing them with nice smiles for photos and media day. Junior running back Jarveon Williams — the projected running back starter — was asked about his mindset at this point in the season and responded: “It’s just another year. I’m more focused and ready to win.” Head Coach Larry Coker — who has a decade of head coaching under his belt — felt that media day offers something different for the team. “It’s a good change up — guys like it,” Coker said. “It’s cool conditions, not out in the hot sun. It’s an exciting time for us.” The team is preparing for a hectic first few weeks that feature two of the nation’s top programs in Arizona and Oklahoma State. The rough start, along with a poor season in 2014, has many projecting much of

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UTSA football head coach the same for this year. As one would expect of a man with his resume, Coker isn’t too worried. “We lost a lot of players and we have a lot of young players,” Coker said. “I think we can be better than what they (the critics) think.” One player whose performance will have a big say in how the team performs this year is redshirt freshman quarterback Blake Bogenschutz. The offense is running a new up-tempo aerial system and a lot will be expected of the quarterback. Williams is confident in the young quarterback and believes Bogenschutz is preparing well for the challenge. “He’s looking great,” Williams said. “Bogey (Bogenschutz) never loses a step. He’s getting sharper; he’s more commanding and being more vocal. He’s really taking charge in that leadership role,” he finished. Coker believes Bogenschutz will have plenty of help from his backfield. When asked about the running back committee, Coker gushed. “I like this group a lot,”

Coker said. “They’re very electric. When I’ve been a good coach, I’ve had some good running backs. They’re young kids and very exciting.” The defense has also been working on new changes, and has been benefitting from the offenses’ change. “It’s good for our defense because they’re going to be in great condition,” Coker said. “They have to be able to keep up with the offense. It’s a different look for us, but I like it a lot. They like it too.” The team is experiencing a time of transition, but Coker is staying confident and positive. The National Championship winning coach admits to nerves but likes what he sees and expects a good season. “I know the players and coaches pretty well,” Coker said. “I feel really excited about our staff; we have such a great staff. Also, the players we have I really like. The butterflies aren’t there, but the anxiety is. We’ve got a tough schedule, and we’ve got to come a long way and a long way fast,” he finished.

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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August 13 - August 25, 2015

Groff: ‘Our goal is to three-peat’ UTSA VOLLEYBALL

C-USA Volleyball STANDINGS C-USA Preseason Poll 1. Western Kentucky 2. UTSA 3. Rice 4. North Texas 5. Florida Atlantic 6. Southern Miss 7. Marshall 8. Middle Tennessee 9. FIU 10. Charlotte 11. UTEP 12. UAB 13. Louisiana Tech

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UTSA volleyball is primed for yet another great season behind the leadership of 2014 Conference USA Coach of the Year, Head Coach Laura Groff. The team is well into their fall practice regimen as they prepare for the season opener on Aug. 28 against Montana University. “I feel like we’re in a really good spot,” Groff said about the team’s development to this point. “Our goal is to three-peat. We don’t talk about wins and losses, we talk about reaching our goals.” Despite coming off of two consecutive regular season titles, the Roadrunners were pegged to finish sec-

ond in the most recent Conference USA preseason poll. Western Kentucky — whom UTSA shared the regular season title with last fall — earned the top spot in the same poll. “I felt like maybe we could have been tied for first (in the poll), but I’m okay with the ranking,” Groff said. “Those things are really irrelevant to me. Maybe it will give our girls more of an incentive.” UTSA returns a core of very talented and decorated players from last year’s club. Leading the charge for this year’s squad will likely be junior all-conference standouts Dajana Boskovic and Jessica Waldrip. Although Boskovic has been unable to practice due to a minor injury, Waldrip has already begun proving that she’s ready to take on a leadership role with this team. “Jessica is a silent leader,” Groff said. “We’re challenging her to push her team more. I see the growth — she’s out there, she’s more vocal and she’s just taking Jeff Huehn, UTSA Athletics

charge.” Seniors Annie Kunes and Kylie Schott — who were both awarded second-team all-conference honors last season — add strength to the core of talented veterans. Although the upperclassmen will likely lead the way for this year’s team, the incoming freshmen have shown promise. “Our freshmen are just unbelievable,” Groff said. “They’re pushing everyday and they’re not going to accept the fact that we have a veteran squad. They’re battling.” In addition to dominant performances on the court, the UTSA volleyball team has continued to capture headlines off the court with their excellent academic performance. The Roadrunners were the recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Team Academic Award for the second consecutive year. “The atmosphere that we form here is of taking responsibility on and off the court,” Groff said. “I pride myself in being the role model that I am.” The team will begin play on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Bearkats Invitational in Huntsville, Texas.

Jeff Huehn, UTSA Athletics Laura Groff is entering her 14th season as the head coach for the UTSA volleyball program. With 233 victories, she is the winningest coach in the history of the program. Her legacy of impact on volleyball in San Antonio gained her an induction to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

Marcus Connolly, The Paisano Dajana Boskovic (left, spiking) hails from Bileca, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has gained All-Conference USA honors in every season since her freshman campaign of 2013.

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