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ASK HIM WHY YOU DESERVE HELL UTSA The campus will host early voting poll sites for the Texas primaries starting on Feb. 16 and ending on Feb. 26, for registered voters in Bexar County. From Tuesday, Feb. 16 through Friday, Feb. 19 the poll sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 26. Poll sites will not be open on Election Day, March 1.

Texas Chancellor McRaven stated at the latest UT System Board of Regents meeting that the System needed to raise tuition in order to support an increase in faculty salaries and promote four-year graduation programs. The raise is tuition ranges from $74 to $393 per semester and would go into effect this upcoming fall semester.

World Human Rights Watch has condemned both the United States and Saudi Arabia for the use of barrel bombs in the Yemeni civil war. The report claims that “bombs were being used in civilian areas, contrary to U.S. export requirements.” Human Rights Watch says that the “coalition is blatantly disregarding the global standard that cluster munitions should never be used under any circumstances.”

“Chi Alpha should be allowed to exercise its First Amendment right to free speech; however, it is hypocritical that a religious organization would intentionally spread false information and direct provocative comments towards fellow university students with other beliefs. As Muslims we are taught that unity is the only thing that defeats hate.” Mohammad Hamideh

UTSA Muslim Student Association Caroline Traylor News Editor

@CarolineTraylor news@paisano-online.com Groups of students gathered in the Sombrilla around Kyle Volkner, a UTSA graduate student and Chi Alpha pastor, as he preached viciferously about repentance

on the morning of Feb. 10. While Volkner is associated with the Christian student organization, Chi Alpha did not sponsor this particular sermon. Several observers found Volkmer’s tactics abrasive and about eight complained to the information desk at the University Center.

Volkmer, however, was within his First Amendment right to speak publicly. A petition titled “Stop Chi-Alpha’s on-campus harassment and hate speech at UTSA” garnered 144 electronic signatures before it was closed the same day. Brady Phelps, The Paisano

S tudents appealling parking tickets meet different

Science A new bioprinter is one step closer to solving the problem of supply in the world of organ donation. Researchers at Wake Forest University developed the prototype ITOP: the Integrated Tissue and Organ Printing System. It uses biodegradable materials to form the shape of the tissue and water-based gels that contain the living cells, and an “ink that supports cell growth.” The recipients of these printed body parts, lab rats, have so far accepted their transplants.

outcomes

Katelyn Wilkinson Staff Writer

@katelynmarie11 news@paisano-online.com Business Auxiliary Services (BAS) reviews parking ticket appeals thoroughly before making a decision, according to Lauren Beaver, a communications coordinator for BAS. Chris Weinstein, a junior pre-nursing major, explained that he was late for an exam when he made the mistake of parking in the Faculty B Lot. “When I tried to appeal

Business Auxillary Services (BAS) evaluates citation appeals on a case-by-case basis according to its communications coordinator, Lauren Beaver. Fabian De Soto , The Paisano

my parking ticket, I wrote an honest and heartfelt apology for parking in Faculty B, and my appeal got denied. They let me know within a week that my appeal (was rejected) and I had to pay $50,” Weinstein said. Last semester, Jennifer Lauren Garcia-Valdez, a senior sociology major, faced a situation similar to Weinstein’s. Garcia-Valdez had a Tobin Garage parking permit, which costs $805 and allows students to park in the Tobin and DTC garages as well as

commuter surface lots, and thought that she could also park in the commuter lots. “I figured since I had paid all that money for the Tobin Garage parking lot pass that I would be good to park in the commuter lot as well, but I got a ticket.” Garcia-Valdez said. When Garcia-Valdez tried to appeal the ticket, the appeal was denied. Senior multidisciplinary studies major, Alejandra Avelar however, received a different outcome with her parking ticket appeal.

Avelar said that she forgot her parking permit one day and received a ticket. “I had to appeal, so I wouldn’t get the ticket,” Avelar said. Avelar sent a picture of her parking permit with her appeal, and BAS waived the fee. Beaver said that BAS makes decisions about appeals on a case-by-case basis. “BAS reviews the citation information, the appeal submitted by the customer, any additional information provided (such as photos or attachments) and the Uni-

versity’s Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations relevant to the citation in question. If needed, we request additional information from the appellant. Once all information is thoroughly reviewed, BAS renders a decision appropriate to the individual’s appeal and citation,” said Beaver. When considering an appeal, BAS can change the ticket to a warning, waive the fine, reduce the fine or deny the appeal all together. See Citations, Page 4

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3 NEWS February 16- February 23, 2016 $1.8 million awarded to UTSA neuroscience professor: research aims to find treatment and cures for mental disorders

Lyanne Rodriguez Staff Writer

@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com The National Institutes of Health recently granted UTSA associate professor of neuroscience, Dr. Carlos Paladini, $1.8 million for research on the role of dopamine in mental disorders. Dopamine is the chemical in the brain that serves as a reward system; it controls movement, emotional response, pleasure and motivation. Many mental disorders are directly related to the amounts of dopamine in the brain. For example, Parkinson’s disease is caused by the progressive depletion of the dopamine chemical, which in turn causes uncontrollable body tremors for its sufferers. The grant will allow Dr. Paladini to research new treatments and cures for such dopamine-related diseases such as Parkinson’s, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, clinical depression and drug addiction. The research will be conducted by a team of top-tier scientists from the UTSA Neurosciences Institute. “Our research is all preclinical studies, meaning that we use animal models,” says Paladini. “Essentially, the funds for this

grant go towards supplies and equipment to conduct the experiments and for the teams who come in and attack the problems.” Paladini’s research will serve as a continuation of previous research by other scientists, but with a differ-

pamine rates in the average brain, Paladini will also research why people develop dopamine-related illnesses. “Another thing we want to know is, why do people have clinical depression to begin with? Why do they have Parkinson’s

way of doing things is kind of stalled. It’s clear that we need a different strategy.” The field of neuroscience is still a relatively new discipline. Neuroscience as a field has only existed for about 50 years and much more progress is needed to

an electrical wire is inserted in their brains called “deep brain stimulation.” These also were pretty much developed in the 1950s and 60s.” Although there is clear evidence that dopamine plays a vital role in the diseases of the reward system, Dr. Paladini wants his research to also focus on the role of astrocytes. Astrocytes are messenger cells within the brain that gather sensory information to notify dopamine cells that something stimulating is about to occur. “What we have been finding is that these astrocytes actually do impact the information processing in the brain, and they can actually control when dopamine is released in the brain.” Despite astrocytes’ important role, they have been often overlooked in the quest to cure and treat The National Institutes of Health grants Dr. Paladini $1.8 million to research the Annette Barraza, The Paisano dopamine-related illnesses. role of dopamine in relation to diseases including drug addiction. and Parkinson’s. “It’s clear that dopamine develop new treat- cells are critical,” explained ent approach. “Our strategy disease? Why are the cells ments for brain disorders. Paladini. “For example, evis a little bit different,” said dying to begin with? It is “The treatments for al- ery single drug of abuse Paladini, “We’re not looking just a different angle of at- most all of these diseases that is addictive is addicat the particular process of tack on these diseases.” are still essentially 1950’s tive because of its affect of any single disease. What we Traditional brain re- and 1960’s technology,” dopamine cells, but perhaps want to know instead is how search focused more on the stated Paladini. “For de- astrocytes have been downdoes the reward system part stages and progressions of pression, Prozac was a huge played because of the critiof the brain work normally? mental health issues, while success. For Parkinson’s cal role that dopamine has.” Then we will be better able Dr. Paladini believes that a disease, we give patients eiDr. Paladini has often to recognize what is wrong new approach is necessary ther another drug that is a reflected on the nuance of in any one of these diseases.” for the future of neurosci- precursor for dopamine or the neuroscience field. He In addition to studying do- ence. “It’s clear that the old they have surgery in which has expressed that there is

still a great need for brain research in order to help those with mental health issues. “The brain is still a mystery,” he said, “As we unlock the secrets of the brain, it will become clearer how and why these mental health issues happen and how these physical changes occur in our brains. With more information, better understanding will come.” Dr. Paladini and his team will account for further progression towards new treatments and possible cures for mental health issues that affect millions of people.

“Another thing we want to know is, why do people have clinical depression to begin with? Why are the cells dying to begin with? It’s just a different angle of attack on these diseases. ” Dr. Carlos Paladini UTSA associate professor of neuroscience

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NEWS The threat of Zika virus does not deter UTSA study abroad programs 4

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“We’re at the very beginning of this story. And the story might change,” said UTSA biology professor Hans Heidner. The story he refers to is that of the Zika virus. As all the key players, acts and elements of plot continue to reveal themselves, one thing is clear: we don’t know the entire story yet. As a virologist, Heidner studies mosquito-borne viruses and how they can be transferred to humans. He cautiously weighs in on the ever-increasing concerns over the Zika virus. “Zika is a flavivirus,” he explained, “and it stems from a family of mosquito-transmitted viruses that include Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus and Dengue Fever.” While most of these viruses are almost entirely unheard of occurring in the United States, they often occur in regions with warm and moist environments. Places like Mexico, Panama, Jamaica and Brazil are particularly unique for one reason: they are all locations of UTSA study abroad programs. Lisa Maria Gomez, the executive director of the UTSA Office of International Programs, has worked diligently to ensure clear communication updates and safety measures for students interested in traveling abroad. “At this time there’s no reason to believe this

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will affect any of our programs,” said Gomez, who coordinates with the Risk and Safety Office of the entire UT System. Gomez regularly receives feedback from both the office and International SOS, a global travel security risk services company. Gomez and her network monitor Zika via sources abroad as well as through updates from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This Spring Break, Gomez reiterates that her department continues to “provide faculty with all information” as the information itself manifests. With 10 cases of Zika currently in the state of Texas, there is a growing concern that the virus will spread here. “The aedes agypti is a competent host,” explained Heidner, “because Zika needs only mosquito to human contact.” The World Health Organization (WHO) is look-

“The most important thing is for citizens to be informed. ” Dr. Hans Heidner UTSA professor of biology

ing to new, alternative methods of combating Zika, as the use of insecticides have proven to be ineffective in completely addressing the problem. Some of the most common symptoms of Zika include fever, rash, eye redness, and joint aches. Despite the discomfort, Zika symptoms typically only last a few days. The most unique proposal is that of genetically-modified aedes agypti mosquitoes that would help to control the infected mosquito population. Even “virus- resistant mosquitoes” could be a possibility from this venture, said Heidner, though he warns

there are ramifications from disrupting the mosquito’s role in ecosystems. While Heidner asserted that a Zika vaccine is about six or seven years away, even if the medical community were to work at “hyper-speed”, he hopes the public will remember to rely on basic common sense in the meantime. Right now, concerns are focused on a possible link between Zika and microcephaly, a congenital disease in which babies are born with significantly small and underdeveloped craniums. As a group of students and staff from the Art & Art History department prepare for

a trip to study muralism in Mexico City “A putative link is strongly suggested by data, but not proven,” said Heidner. “Correlation does not prove causation.” This is the crux of the Zika story. Correlation is not causation. Despite some dots connecting, the picture itself is still unclear. The elements of story are there, and while they might be familiar, this is still a story untold:the narrative is unknown. What is known is that CDC, The Texas Department of State Health Services, and other public health entities remain as vigilant as ever in keeping the public informed. Assistant professor of biology, Dr. Hanson feels one has a greater chance of getting hit by a car in Texas than contracting Zika. “The most important thing is for citizens to be informed,” Hanson said. Con-

fident in the CDC’s updates, Hanson hopes individuals will not resort to panic and give in to sensationalism. The best way to stay safe is to use common sense. For students at home and abroad, that means wearing long sleeves, opening windows that are properly screened and using insect repellent. Study abroad programs slated for this summer will continue as planned until further notice, including a Caribbean Literature and Culture course in Jamaica.organization doctors in the Crop-Sprayed Towns speculate the larvicide Pyriproxyfen is to blame for microcephaly in babies, women who are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant, should still use caution when making travel plans. Dare to be powerful and live your life. Just be sure to wear bug spray too.

Currently there are ten confirmed cases of Zika in the state of Texas. Despite growing concerns about the virus, at this time, UTSA’s study abroad programs will not be affected. Christopher Breakell , The Paisano

Students’ course evaluations considered in professors’ tenure,salaries Katelyn Wilkinson Staff Writer

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Course evaluations affect professors’ tenures, pay raises and potential promotions, according to Dr. Steven Levitt, COLFA associate dean for undergraduate studies and curriculum. Course evaluations are the end-of-semester class assessments that many professors give students extra credit for filling out. The evaluations, which are available in the thirteenth week of each semester, generally ask students to rate their experience in a particular class and the professor’s availability, mastery of material, clarity of a syllabus among other things. These evaluations are then provided to the professors, the department chairs and deans for discussion on class improvement. The Texas Higher

Education Coordinating Board requires universities to publicize student course evaluations, and, in compliance with this law, Bluebook provides the numerical information of course evaluations (the average student rating on a five-point scale) and the number of students who participated. Rate my Professor, an alternative professor-rating website that many students prefer to use, gives user ratings, but the ratings are often outdated, some professor’s rating most recent ratings are from 2009. Bluebook additionally provides professors’ course syllabi, textbooks and previous courses taught while Rate My Professor provides ratings on clarity, easiness, helpfulness and “hotness.” Many students take these course evaluations as an opportunity to provide their opinions on the class and professor. Justin Johnston, a senior history and political science

major, said that he had a professor who was disliked by most of the class. “A majority of the class filled out less than favorable course evaluations for her, and a few students went and complained to the department chair about the way the class was being conducted,” Johnston said. According to Levitt, course evaluations are considered in tenure and promotion decisions as well as “in decisions to not rehire non tenure-track (adjunct) faculty.” Additionally, Levitt said, “Course evaluations are an integral part of annual performance evaluations.” These annual performance evaluations determine pay increases, meaning that course evaluations can have a direct impact on a professor pay raises. Levitt said that course evaluations could count for up to 50 percent in these performance evaluations depending on department. “I definitely read them

(course evaluations),” said Dr. Kimberly Fonzo, assistant professor in the English department. “Basically, I want to know what the students Dr. Kimberly Fonzo liked about the course UTSA assistant professor of and what they would want me to change. Sometimes a student will suggest a way to change or tweak an assignment including whether the that I find really helpful, course is required or an and I will give it a try. I elective, whether students find teaching evaluations come to your class already extremely useful in this liking the material that you way. Criticism has almost teach, whether you can give always been constructive, students more individual so I welcome it.” attention due to a smaller According to Dr. Fonzo, class size, or whether your when assessing a profescourse deals with issues of sor’s performance, the Eng- race and politics regularly.” lish department considers Some people believe multiple aspects, including that there is a correlation student evaluations. between grades and ratings “The department doesn’t on course evaluations: If tend to privilege the students have high grades numbers that come out in the class, they will give of the online evaluations, high ratings on evaluations especially because we still or vice versa. can’t control what percentIn his essay for the Eduage of the class fills them cational Testing Service, out. So many variables can “Will Teachers Receive affect evaluation scores, Higher Student Evaluations

Citation appeals reviewed case-by-case continued from page 1

Customers can file an appeal within 14 days of the day the ticket was issued and can even file an appeal online through the BAS website. “Customers should have their citation information available, along with a justification for the appeal and any additional information they wish to include,” Beaver said.

Once submitted, BAS has 15 days to deliver a decision. Customers who disagree with the appeal decision can file a second appeal that is reviewed by a board made up of students, faculty and staff. The letters customers receive for the first appeal contain directions for filing a second appeal. Beaver said, “The appeals pro-

cess provides an objective review of the citation in question, as well as providing BAS an opportunity to evaluate our internal processes and the University’s Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations to ensure we best serve the campus community.”

“Criticism has always been constructive so I welcome it. ” English

by Giving Higher Grades and Less Coursework,” John A Centra states that there is no significant correlation between grades and course evaluation ratings. “Neither the field experimental studies nor the correlational data provide convincing evidence for the conclusion that student ratings of courses were influenced by the grades they received from instructors,” Centra stated. “For now,” said Dr. Fonzo, “I mainly use evaluations to improve my courses, and I improve my courses out of respect for my students, not for the sake of a pay increase.”

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Being body positive must include every body Editorial Promoting

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Seemingly body-positive like “real women have curves” are created to promote social acceptance and beauty among a specific group of women. It’s understandable that such movements would be attractive to women who identify with their messages. However, curves do not constitute a real woman.

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type can potentially alienate other body types in a quest for self-love. There is unlimited availability of statistics on what an “average” woman looks like — height, weight, shoe size — but what constitutes an average woman?

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movements still alienate and make other women feel less than, and are ironically counter-productive in the mission of body-positivity. Trying to create one ideal body type is destructive and unhealthy for all. Positive body campaigns should highlight how women’s differences are what makes them beautiful

— not what separates them into categories of attractive and unattractive. Skinny, curvy, short, tall, pale, dark-skinned — women are individuals, beautiful in ways beyond social labels.

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Jade Cuevas

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If a woman’s body isn’t shaped like a coke bottle, is she not a real woman? The goal of these campaigns is admirable — promote positive body image within a group of women, usually underrepresented in mainstream media, who share similar physical commonalities. Nevertheless, these

Sometimes, nipples are necessary

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Lyanne Rodriguez Staff Writer

Breastfeeding is a symbol of love and motherhood. The act builds a connection between mother and child, while providing the baby with essential nutrients. Breastfeeding allows a mother and child to develop a deep bonding connection that is achieved from close skin-to-skin contact, releasing the oxytocin hormone, also known as the “bonding hormone,” which provides a feeling of closeness between the mother and baby. A study published in JAMA psychiatry indicates that babies who were breastfed have higher IQ scores and have better academic performance. Physicians often advise women to breastfeed their babies for these very reasons. Because many mothers spend time outside the home, nursing mothers will often have to feed their babies in a public setting. Despite the nature of nurture that comes from public breastfeeding, it is a controversial issue that makes many people uncomfortable. Although some people may challenge a woman’s choice to nurse in public, Texas law states that women are entitled to breastfeed in any location where they are authorized to be. Although vague, Texas law supports a mother’s right. But according to a CDC

2015 survey on public beliefs and attitudes about breastfeeding, over one quarter of people do not support a women’s right to breastfeed in public areas. Some view public breastfeeding as obscene. Exposing female breasts, even when breastfeeding, can be considered immoral and disrespectful to onlookers, according to several comments on debate.org. But why are some people so uneasy about a practice that shouldn’t concern them? The comments suggest the problem is not that women are breastfeeding; it’s that they are exposing their breasts while doing so. Even politicians have voiced their negative opinions on breastfeeding as an indecent act that has an underlining sexual implication. In December 2015, Republican New Hampshire State Representative Josh Moore posted a comment on Democratic New Hampshire State Representative Amanda Bouldin’s Facebook post where she opposed a bill that would make it illegal for women to show their nipples in public, even when they breastfeed. Moore response “If it’s a woman’s natural inclination to pull her nipple out in public and you support that, then you should have no problem with a man’s inclination to stare at it and grab it. After all… its all relative and natural, right?” Unfortunately, such a disgusting remark does not fall far from what many debate.org users commented to counter supporters of public

Lyanne:Break feeding

breastfeeding. There is an obvious fallacy to such comments that breast visibility is always sexual in context, and even worse, some suggest that breast exposure is an invitation for sexual harassment. Due to negative opinions that equate public breastfeeding with indecent exposure, women can oftentimes be made to feel uncomfortable when they breastfeed in public. Although the law is on the side of public breastfeeding, it is very difficult and nearly impossible for those who harass nursing mothers to receive any backlash. Women can receive ugly stares and spiteful remarks from strangers who disapprove of their decision. They can be made to feel ashamed, as if what they were doing was

something repulsive, not natural. Arguments against public nursing have ranged from telling women to pump beforehand to telling women to breastfeed in a car or a restroom if necessary. In some cases, women have been told by proprietors or pressured by patrons to leave a location or to cover up while they are breastfeeding. These actions suggest to mothers that publicly nursing is shameful and indecent. Not only do these actions shame women, but they also teach them that their bodies have been so sexualized, that even an act that is not meant to be sexual, is seen as such. People against public breastfeeding fail to understand that although female breasts are

sexualized, breasts do not exist exclusively for sexual gratification. Their exposure is harmless, and the context of their exposure should matter more than the exposure itself. Significant breast visibility is not indecent sexual exposure, the truth is that, if someone views breastfeeding as obscene and sexual, that person is wrong. Women should never feel ashamed for caring for and feeding their children. Their self-worth and their children’s nutrition are more important than the ignorance and hateful judgment from strangers. Nursing mothers should be left alone to nurture their child, no matter where they are.

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Letter to the Editor During my four years at UTSA, I have witnessed the vast potential we have to truly become a flagship university within the State of Texas. Unfortunately, it seems that many within UTSA’s administration are so drunk on potential that the will to truly act eludes them. We are bombarded with impossible to gauge “Top Tier” adverts, vast amounts of money are poured into attracting target demographics, and grandiose speeches are given during our ceremonies… but concern for the life of the current student

body falls to the wayside. With over 30k students and growing, UTSA is a “large” university, but the administration continues to offer us community college level environments and amenities. From excruciatingly long lines at the far too few food venues, to sardine-packed hallways in the blindingly bland MH, UTSA has a lot more to do before they can convincingly tout “Top Tier” prowess, not to mention our “Tier One” goal. UTSA student run organizations such as SGA certainly help augment our on-campus environment,

but in order for big changes to ensue, an awakening must happen within the highest levels of the administration. It is an unfortunate truth that UTSA is a commuter college, the overwhelming majority of our +30k student population drudge onto campus only to run out as soon as their classes end. Even those who choose to live on-campus often go home on the weekends. However depressing, the good news is that this can be changed… quickly, if UTSA only placed a priority on upgrading student life. Things as simple as adding

more leisure areas/seating and better lighting, to 24 hour food options and entertainment venues would transform our dull student life into a thriving hub of collegiate fervor, as well as bring in a massive side-flow of income to further better our university. Encouraging other businesses to locate near UTSA and cater to our ever-growing student population would help exponentially as well. With so much land around us, it’s a shame that UTSA does not even create some sort of university wildlife trail to at least take advantage

over the protected grounds. At the end of the day, a priority on current studentlife is not only a courtesy to the current student body, but would also increase graduation rates by keeping students at UTSA, as well as attract students of higher calibers to enroll. With other universities such as the quickly expanding A&MSA taking root within San Antonio, UTSA must realize that their goal for Tier One in San Antonio is on a clock. They must act now.

John Stone UTSA senior

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February 16 - February 23, 2016 OPINION Got student debt? you’re not a-loan

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Justice Lovin Staff Writer

Debt is evil, and worse than that is usury, the charging of interest on a debt. The practice is condemned by all three Abrahamic religions. The Quran says that unrepentant usurers will be eternally punished (AlBaqarah 2: 275-27), in the Torah it is forbidden to charge interest to the poor (Exodus 22:25) and in the New Testament Christ himself says to lend expecting nothing in return (Luke 6:34-35). Eastern religions also address usury, it is criticized in Buddhist texts and the Hindu Vedas. Somehow, though, in our society, criticism seems more often to find the borrower than the lender or

the usurer, even when those same lenders and usurers, through their irresponsible practices, caused the worst economic disaster since the Great Depression. But let us return to the present year. The Federal Reserve reported that at the end of 2015 the total outstanding debt of U.S. citizens amounts to over $3.5 trillion. Of that sum, credit cards represent $936 billion, 26 percent, and car loans represent a full 29 percent — one trillion dollars. Well more than either of those is the value of outstanding student loan debt, which, in total, is just over $1.3 trillion dollars, 37 percent of the total consumer debt. The Institute for College Access and Success conducts studies of student loan debt in the U.S. using data provided voluntarily by public and non-profit 4-year colleges, of which their 2014 report states more than half participated. In that year, seven out of ten graduating college seniors in the U.S. had student loan

debt, averaging $29,950 per student. The report also states that UTSA fell slightly below the national average, with only two-thirds of students graduating with debt, averaging $27,337 dollars each. There’s a lot of stress associated with this growing indebtedness, I blame the puritans. And capitalists too. The notion that we redeem ourselves and earn our places in society through hard work is, after all, a puritan ideal. But should a college education be, as it currently is, a calculated risk? Sociologist and political economist Max Weber wrote of the connection between the two ideologies in his work The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, claiming that protestant values, such as the puritan work ethic and the Calvinist notion of predestination, shaped the development of industrial capitalism. This is somewhat in opposition to Karl Marx’s Dialectical Materialism, which claims

that things were the other way around, that is, that economic conditions shaped social and religious development. This idea is somewhat represented by the famous quote attributed to Marx: “religion is the opiate of the masses.” The point here though, is that regardless of which shaped the other we’ve moved on from puritan values and we’ve moved on from early industrial values; it’s well past time we moved beyond the equally odious practices of usury and debt. How to do all this, admittedly, is a bit more complicated. Current social and economic structures are built around the use of debt to a pervading degree, and so I’m not suggesting that we immediately outlaw the practice. In fact, what I advocate is not a change in law, but rather a change in values, a move from Ayn Rand’s objectivism to a more egalitarian altruism. Interest as it is currently implemented provides an incentive to loan money. However, looking at it

Campus smokers continue passive aggressive campaign against tobacco ban Satire

Robert Avila Staff Writer

UTSA’s tobacco-free policy, which went into effect in 2014, prohibits the use of tobacco on the 725-acre property. In what can only be described as an act of protest, large groups of students have begun gathering outside of the McKinney Humanities building, actively smoking and violating university policy. Two years later, these dedicated protesters continue their campaigns, publicly smoking between classes. Addicted to protesting, these non-vocal protesters continue to down-play their

demonstration by denying that they are in violation of UTSA’s policy. “We are not protesting,” says protester and nicotine activist Winston Newport. “I just need a cigarette sometimes.” While consistently asserting they are not protesting, the message is clear in their actions that these students want change to UTSA’s policy. Smoking is a health choice, and the M.H. smokers want the university to know it cannot ban them from doing something they feel they are legally entitled to do. The students are dedicated to their cause, risking lasting effects on their health caused by smoking, and funding costly cigarettes to spread their peaceful antiinstitutional message. Counter-protesters such as professors or campus maintenance workers ac-

tively try to stop the smokers, occasionally approaching them with statements such as “please stop” or the more aggressive “You can’t do that here.” None of the counter measures have caused any change. However, the years of protesting have affected some of the students, such as Marla Boro who says she has attempted to quit before. “I have been smoking (protesting) for years and have tried to kick the habit in the past. I usually go a few weeks without it (a protest), but I always end up going back to it.” Protester Paul Mall argues that the biggest issue is the university’s lack of compromise. If a designated area for smokers was placed somewhere on campus, he believes the protest would end entirely. “Sure, if there was a designated smoking area, we would go there, but people

don’t seem to mind us here. We try not to bother other people.” “For the most part, no one really cares,” continued the social-smoking rights advocate. “Campus police never tell us anything, so we feel fine.” If you would like to join, the protest will continue Monday through Friday outside the M.H., usually between classes. The protesting is most active during stressful test days, days when students have speeches and, at it’s heaviest, during finals week. Protesters say they will continue to publicly violate policy by smoking in the farthest, smallest corner of the campus outside the M.H., at least until a designated smoking spot is created or the police decide to politely approach them.

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from another perspective, one might see a loan as an investment in society. For example, student loans — representing more than one-third of the current public debt — could be seen from this angle easily. So easily, in fact, that we already have a publicly funded education system. Therefore, extending this system to include fouryear public universities would be a valuable public investment that might also improve social mobility. But if that’s not radical enough, Marxists — obviously — have compelling arguments about the rightful ownership of property, often boiled down to the phrase “property is theft.” In the context of housing, this means that the need of a person for shelter has greater weight than the need of a property owner for rent money. Ownership as a principle requires the use or threat

of violence to enforce, and is unethical. In this context, debt — an abstract form of property — collecting interest is the white-collar equivalent of armed robbery, wherein the weapon is the ability through financial hardship, to ruin your entire life. That’s pretty heavy, but it’s not so bad. NPR Ed has some helpful articles regarding student loan debt. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also has student loan resources that can be of use, and, a personal favorite, Dave Ramsey can help get your whole fiscal house in order. Check out his books for free from the San Antonio Public Library system. Tens of thousands of dollars in debt is a lot to deal with as you’re beginning your adult life, but there’s hope. Don’t worry too much, seriously, you’re not alone.

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ARTS & LIFE

February 16 - February 23, 2016

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Celebrating Black History Month

UTSA puts on events in February on the history of African-American culture

Ricardo Rodriguez Contributing Writer @ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com

At UTSA, Black History Month is an opportunity for students and faculty to enjoy the diversity of the campus community, as well as acknowledge how black history is also American history. Various campus organizations provide students with events throughout the month to celebrate this

important part of American history. A past event, Soul Train, was an occasion where students competed in a costume contest and lipsynced their favorite classic songs. UTSA’s NAACP Week offered activities such as skating at Carvel Skate Rink, a dodgeball game and a potluck celebrating NAACP’s founding. But the month is not over yet. The roster of events for the rest of February also provides oppor-

tunities to learn, engage and—of course—eat plenty of food. On Feb. 17, the Black Health Profession Organization will partner with the National Society of Black Engineers to put on the Black Professionals Panel. The panel’s keynote speakers will discuss important social issues such as African-American inclusion in many professional fields. It starts at 7 p.m. in the Denman room in the University Center.

If you’re hungry for food and culture, the African Students Association will host Echoes of Africa. Attendees will delve into great music, performances and a feast of African cuisine. The event is on Feb. 21 and will start at 6 p.m. in the Denman Room, and will be free for members and $3 for non-members. Craving history? “Black History in San Antonio: Past, Present, and Future” is an educational sym-

posium of community speakers that will bring enlightening discussions of African-American history as well as explores the challenges of Black America in the present and in the future. This free event is on Feb. 21, in the HUC Bexar Room (1.102) from 3-5 p.m. On Feb. 25, UTSA will wrap up the month’s activities with the 12th Annual Black Heritage Gala at the HUC Ballroom at 6 p.m. Attendess will enjoy a banquet, a speaker and a

dance. The gala will also present the Outstanding Black Student Leadership Award. Tickets are $10 for UTSA students and $15 for nonstudents. Tickets will be on sale until Feb. 18. There are always events to take part in that are historic to UTSA, whether you want to discover littleknown history, take part in discussion regarding the challenges facing young African-Americans or just take in wonderful music, cuisine and performances.

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Thursday 2/18 7:00 p.m. The Hangar

Get ready to love Girl Scout Cookies even more Runners! This month’s Craft Beer Tasting session at The Hangar (8203 Broadway) is taking a sweet turn. Held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. participants will have the opportunity to sample delicious combinations like Samoas with Brookyln Brewery’s Black Chocolate Stout Beer or Tagalongs with Atwater Brewery’s Vanilla Java, among others. Cost to participate is $5, and it covers eight beer samples, Girl Scout Cookies and a raffle ticket. For more information on the event and their Craft Beer Tastings, held every third Thursday of the month, visit facebook.com/TheHangarSA/.

Friday 2/19 6:30 p.m. Cinefestival The 38th Annual CineFestival kicks off this Friday at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (723 S Brazos St) with events taking place over nine days. CineFestival is the longest running Latino film festival in the nation as well as San Antonio’s only indie film festival. Some of the highlights for this year’s festival include a screening of Fox’s TV show “Bordertown,” hosted by its creators and a free story-telling master class taught by an award winning filmmaker. Tickets for individual screenings range from $8 to $15 and day passes range from $12 to $65. For more information on the event, visit the Cinefestival Facebook page.

Saturday 2/20 6:30 p.m. Blacklight Run Looking for an excuse to run a 5K? Blacklight Run is coming to Fiesta Texas this Saturday, and it promises to be a unique experience. Along the route, glow stations will shower participants with different colors of glow dust. By the time the event is over, runners will walk away wearing a rainbow of colors and ready to celebrate with the after party. Tickets start at $20 for standard registration but will raise to $50 on Feb. 17. Price includes a commemorative T-shirt, a glow in the dark tattoo, admission to the after party and more!

Photos Courtesy of Siggi Ragnar A venue of esteem and prestige in the 60s and 70s, the Woodlawn theatre fell upon hard times and was forced to shut down. But now, the theatrical resurrection of the Woodlawn Theatre as a live performance venue is well underway, with new productions of popular plays and musicals like “Carrie: The Musical,” “Rocky Horror” and “La Cage Aux Folles” (pictured left).

Scene In Session: The Woodlawn Theatre Robert Avila Staff Writer

@robssatire arts@paisano-online.com Imagine walking into a 1940s style theatre and seeing your doctor as a wild haired 80’s rocker or the girl that sits next to you in calculus as a mermaid. Would you be shocked to see that not only are they excellent performers, but that their show was one of the best shows you’ve seen all year? These are the types of quality theatre performances the volunteers at the Woodlawn Theatre bring every week to the San Antonio community. With the stage, the balcony, the ornate designs, the sights and smells of the snack bar, The Woodlawn theatre brings modern day performance to a historic theatre of the past. First opened on Aug. 17, 1946, on the 1920 block of Fredericksburg Rd, the iconic Woodlawn Theatre was an elegant venue for Hollywood films. The theatre thrived through the 50s, 60s and

70s as an active movie house, showing the best Hollywood had to offer. In 1960, John Wayne premiered one of his most famous films, “The Alamo,” at the theatre. The theatre was forced to shut down in the 80s. The venue has shifted through a number of temporary owners, sometimes opening for special events such as the premiering of Paramount’s laser spectacular show tribute to Pink Floyd in 1986. It wasn’t until 2006 that the Woodlawn Theatre would begin finding success again. In 2006, Jonathan Pennington leased the theatre under Amphisphere Productions and revamped and restored it into a community theatre, hosting a number of Broadway style shows, such as “Rent” and “Sweeney Todd.” The ownership eventually shifted to Kurt and Sherry Wehner who successfully created the Woodlawn Theatre we see today. Now a designated nonprofit organization, Woodlawn Theatre, Inc., the Woodlawn Theatre is a

shining light of community performance art. The theatre is along Fredericksburg Road in an area known as the Deco District in San Antonio. The theatre is devoted to providing quality children’s programs and performances, which promise to “enrich, entertain and enlighten.” While the theatre looks to host around six shows a year, what makes the Woodlawn Theatre so extraordinary is that all actors for the shows are unpaid volunteers. “The actors perform because they have a passion for acting and love doing it,” stated Artistic Director and resident choreographer of the theatre Chris Rodriguez. “Anyone can audition. We have talented people that are doctors, lawyers— they all volunteer his or her time.” While Rodriguez hopes that the city will eventually provide grants to pay the actors, he stresses that the shows are all high quality performances by a number of different directors, choreographers and actors.

Its biggest program, The Woodlawn Academy for Performing Arts, brings a successful mix of onstage and offstage education to children ages five to 18. “We have 150 kids involved in the program now, and we focus on teaching them the whole experience of what it is to put on a show,” said Rodriguez. The student program features three different age groups: youth, middle school and high school, and each year the students work in their individual classes to bring their own version of a performance to the main theatre. This year will be “Hairspray.” Rodriguez stresses that the classes feature far more than just preparation for the performance. “Part of the class is preparing for performance but we dive into character work, theatre terms,” stated Rodriguez. “It changes each semester so they are constantly getting a different experience.” Another emerging feature is “Broadway Nights,” a performance that takes place after shows every

Saturday at 10:30 p.m. During the performance, a guest is chosen to come and sing songs that highlight themselves, alongside a piano. Created by Youth Administrative Director Rebecca Trinidad, the show is free to anyone who brings sheet music, signs up and can sing in a comfortable open-mic setting. With its emerging programs and success, the Woodlawn Theatre is the perfect place for anyone looking to volunteer, or to simply watch and enjoy local theatre. “We want to continue raising the bar with theatre in the community and San Antonio and hope to continue working with other non-profits to provide the best experience,” stated Rodgriguez. Currently, the Woodlawn Theatre is performing the hit rock musical “Rock of Ages;” it will run from Feb. 5 to March 6. UTSA community members can receive discounts on tickets by purchasing online and presenting their UTSA ID at the door.

shifts. The impetus of each scene comes organically, and the progression feels as natural and familiar as the motion of a clock. The most interesting stylistic choice is the use of scenes with no connection to the narrative or explanatory context. Coal falls out of a truck stuck in the mud, a plane crashes and shapeless colors dance across the screen as if a blurred shot is about to come into focus. What this technique means is unclear, but it helps establish a singular rhythm for the movie. The audience is forced to engage with these scenes, expecting a narrative relevance or payoff. Although there is likely symbolic intent, these images are also offered up as their own reward, worth examining outside of the context of the story. For all its ambition and novelty, “Mountains May Depart” is still a flawed film. The script, penned by Zhangke, has wonderful moments but frequently clunky dialogue, shoehorning exposition in and falling flat at important junctures. “It seems more like your son is Google Translate,” a character says to his father in one pivotal scene. Jingsheng’s character is incongruously one-dimensional, although the conflicts explored by the movie have admirable nuance. The third act has been fairly criticized, featuring

the worst acting of the film and an underdeveloped story arc. The score, though itself good, is too on-thenose, informing the audience when and when not to feel sad. These seem like major failings, but they’re relatively minor quibbles in “Mountains May Depart.” The rich visual language of the film, its cinematic texture, is its own justification.

“As experience broadens Tao’s perspective, the movie literally widens, its aspect ratio shifting as time progresses.”

‘Mountains May Depart’ resists ease Movie Review

Aidan Watson-Morris Contributing Writer @md_reviews arts@paisano-online.com

Like any film ambitious in scope, “Mountains May Depart” is difficult to summarize. The elevator pitch is woefully inadequate: a love triangle threatens to separate childhood friends in China at the turn of the century. It might be more accurate to call the movie an exploration of a changing world through the eyes of Tao (Tao Zhao), a young woman with an uncertain future. At the beginning, the characters are adults who were arrested in adolescence, playing out a soap opera. One of Tao’s courters, Zhang Jingsheng (Yi Zhang), tells her “You’ll always be 18,” and although it’s meant as a compliment, it shows an ironic awareness of their frivolity. As experience broadens Tao’s perspective, the movie literally widens, its aspect ratio shifting as time progresses. Tao’s story is not new— something the film acknowledges—but it doesn’t quite fit into any established cycle either. Instead, as represented by the recurring images throughout the film, changes occur on a level that can render its effects invisible. Veteran director Jia Zhangke uses a naturalistic style to convey these subtle

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SPORTS

UTSA loses to FIU Panthers

Poor shooting sinks Roadrunners on Saturday

UTSA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Chris Herbert Contributing Writer

@HerbieGibbs sports@paisano-online.com Against Florida International University (FIU) on Saturday, the UTSA women’s basketball team came up short with a 59-54 loss after shooting poorly in the first three quarters. The loss dropped the Roadrunners’ overall record to 8-15 and gave the FIU Panthers their third win of the regular season and second in Conference USA (CUSA). “It has to be a wake-up call,” said sophomore guard Crystal Chidomere, who led the Roadrunners in scoring in the loss. “We went to their place and beat them; they came and beat us in ours, so we can’t take teams lightly. I feel that we, as a team, should build from this loss.” None of UTSA’s starters finished the game in double figures. Reserve guards Chidomere and Sara Anastasieska scored 30 of the Roadrunners’ 54 points. Anastasieska recorded 12 points, shooting 5-for10 and recording three rebounds and a steal. Chidomere scored 16 points in the second half to finish with a career-high 18 points. She ended the night having shot 7-of-13 and brought down five rebounds. “I just honestly wanted

to win the game,” said Chidomere about her secondhalf performance. “I tried to keep shooting the same shots and not worry about the first half, and the shots just started going in my favor.” Freshman guard Kristian Hudson led the Panthers’ scoring with 18 points in addition to four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Senior FIU guard Taylor Shade was also in double figures, finishing with 11 points. Senior forward Brianna Wright was just two points short of a doubledouble – she had eight points and a game-high 20 rebounds. The Panthers led the majority of the way after the Roadrunners led for the first two minutes of the first quarter. FIU also held the Roadrunners to under 30 percent shooting for the first three quarters. “It wasn’t our best shooting game,” said Chidomere. “I feel like we could have attacked the rim a bit more, but we were settling for jump shots.” Trailing 41-31 in the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Roadrunners shot 53 percent in the fourth and worked their way back to a two-point deficit with 10 seconds left in the game. With a chance to get their first lead since the first quarter, the Roadrunners turned the ball over, leading to three successful

free throws from junior FIU guard Tianah Alvardo. Discipline was also an issue for the Roadrunners as they earned two technical fouls – one by the bench and one by Chidomere – in the final quarter. Playing in the bonus for much of the fourth quarter, the Panthers scored 22 total points including 16 from the free throw line. The Roadrunners (8-15, 4-9 C-USA) will go on their final road trip of the season to play Louisiana Tech (1211, 7-5 C-USA) on Thursday, Feb. 18 and Southern Mississippi (12-11,5-7 CUSA) on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Side Notes AHL Hockey The San Antonio Rampage has won eight of its last 20 games and now sits in last place in the Pacific Division with a pointsearned percentage of .490. Finnish rookie forward Mikko Rantanen still leads the team in scoring with 41 points in 33 games.

Kat Joseph, The Paisano Senior Mathilde Hergott shot 2-for-11 in UTSA’s 59-54 loss to FIU.

Rantanen is likely to play the remainder of the season in San Antonio because of his favorable contract situation. If Rantanen spends the rest of the season in San Antonio, his entry level contract is extended one year, allowing the Colorado Avalanche (the Rampage’s NHL affiliate) to delay his inevitable payday by a season. The Avalanche, a team restricted by an internal budget, would be wise to take advantage of this “contract slide,” as they are not likely to contend for a Stanley Cup or even make it past the first round of the playoffs this season. The savings on the last year of Rantanen’s contract will likely outweigh any contribution to the team he could make this season.

Kat Joseph, The Paisano Sophomore guard Crystal Chidomere earns a career-high 18 points in the loss, including 16 in the second half.

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In the meantime, San Antonio hockey fans will be glad to keep Rantanen around as he is the most dynamic talent the Rampage has had on its roster since the team’s inception.

10 Side Notes NHL Hockey With wins over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks and red-hot Washington Capitals this weekend, the Dallas Stars worked their way back into first place overall in the NHL. The Stars, Texas’ sole NHL representative, had the best start to a season in franchise history. Team captain Jamie Benn and top-line center Tyler Seguin were contenders for the league scoring lead until the Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane separated himself from the pack. Benn and Seguin now sit second and third in the scoring race with 63 and 62 points, respectively. Recently, the Stars have had minimal postseason success, appearing in only one playoff series since their last Conference Finals appearance in 2008. Between 1997 and 2008, the Stars finished atop their division seven times, competed in four conference finals and two Stanley Cup Finals series, winning one Stanley Cup. Their return to contention has been faciliiated by owner Tom Gagliardi and General Manager Jim Nill, who helped the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups as an assistant general manager and scouting director before joining the Stars organization in 2013.

February 16 - February 23, 2016

UTSA tennis drops matches to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Roadrunners beat by scores of 4-0 and 4-1

UTSA TENNIS Robert Avila Staff Writer

@robssatire sports@paisano-online.com Both the UTSA men’s and women’s tennis team lost to tough Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (AMCC) opponents in home matches last Wednesday. The men started down early as the Islanders took the doubles point quickly. AMCC’s Ricardo Mayagoitia and Guillaume Rauseo defeated UTSA’s Eric Buchalter and Joao Riquelme 6-2 in the second doubles spot. UTSA’s Christian Carrillo and Jake Rother then lost to AMCC’s Mitchell Cook and Paul Cook, also by a score of 6-2. Diogo Casa and Fabian Brand’s doubles match went unfinished after the conclusion of the others. Joao Riquelme gave the UTSA men their only win of the day with a straight sets victory in the fifth singles spot. However, the match was stopped soon after as the Islanders’ Mayagoitia

clinched the 4-1 victory with a win over Rother in the second singles spot. The UTSA women’s team did not fare any better; they were held pointless in a 4-0 loss. The Islanders claimed the early lead by picking up two doubles wins, by scores of 6-4, on the second and third doubles courts to make the score 1-0. Roadrunners Jacobea Junger and M. Rosell Canudas won their fifth doubles match of the season by a score of 6-4 – the only win for the UTSA women that day. AMCC’s women went on to win singles at the fourth, fifth and sixth spots to clinch the match over UTSA. The rest of the singles matches went unfinished. UTSA’s women’s team (34) will look to bounce back Thursday, Feb. 18 at Louisiana-Lafayette (4-1). The men’s team (1-4) will play its next match in Lubbock on Feb. 20 against the undefeated Texas Tech Red Raiders who are nationally ranked at 14 overall.

In his time with the Stars, Jim Nill has traded for premiere offensive talent in Tyler Seguin, Jason Spezza and Patrick Sharp. He also changed the team’s defensive complexion and acquired Antti Niemi, a Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, to stabilize the team’s netminding situation. Head Coach Lindy Ruff has the team playing a fast, offensive style that caught the attention of the hockey world. Hockey writers and humorists such as Sean McIndoe (@DownGoesBrown) and Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo’s Puck Daddy have lauded the Stars as one of the league’s most fun teams to watch.

SPORTS

M. Rosell Canudas (left) and Jacobea Junger make up the Roadrunners’ top women’s doubles team.

Joao Riquelme celebrates the Roadrunners’ only singles win against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

UTSA senior Diogo Casa utilizes his forceful serve in the doubles match.

M. Rosell Canudas (left) and Jacobea Junger (right) are UTSA’s top two singles performers this season. Brady Phelps, The Paisano

SAISD hall of fame inducts its second class

Ceremony honors SAISD athletes and administrators

LOCAL SPORTS Bryan De Leon Contrubuting Writer

@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com Warren McVea broke down in tears, Kathleen Lovejoy cracked jokes, and Wayne Dickey thanked just about everyone in the room as San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) inducted its second class of honorees into the Athletics Hall of Fame. The class of 2016 included: • Christi Cano, golfer and Edison High School graduate, who qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open 3 times and won 2 state championships. • Wayne Dickey, Highlands High School

graduate and acclaimed Sam Houston head basketball coach. Dickey coached the Hurricanes to four state tournament appearances and a state title in his tenure. He also coached over 100 players into scholarships, many of whom were able to earn degrees. • William Carson “Nemo” Herrera, Brackenridge High School graduate and Lanier High School basketball coach. Herrera coached Lanier to two state titles before moving to El Paso to coach baseball and is also credited with developing the famed “full court press”.

• Kathleen Lovejoy, secretary to the athletics director and department historian. Lovejoy has worked under seven different directors and has been integral in recording the history of the district’s athletic happenings. • Warren McVea, Brackenridge graduate and 1970 Super Bowl Champion. McVea was the first black football player to play at the University of Houston, where he earned AllAmerican honors twice. • Gabe Rivera, Jefferson High School graduate and College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Rivera was an

All-American at Texas Tech and was picked at number 21 overall 1983 NFL draft. Rivera played six games with the Steelers before he was paralyzed from the chest down in an automobile accident. • Dottye Williams, SAISD’s first female assistant athletic director. Williams, along with former superintendent Victor Rodriguez, played a crucial role in implementing Title IX during their tenures. The ceremony, held at the historic Sunset Station, was a respectful tribute. Emcee Gary DeLaune reminisced, told jokes and thanked the honorees as a

montage of their accomplishments welcomed them to the stage. Despite being only the second event of its kind for SAISD, the ceremony attracted over 300 of the honorees’ friends and family members as well as plenty of local media attention. Each honoree used his or her time on the stage differently. Rivera reminded attendees that sports are played for fun and not accolades. McVea choked back tears as he thanked his family and friends for their support. Lovejoy made jokes at coach Dickey’s expense, and Dickey reiterated the importance of education, going as far as promising to match any contributions to the Sam Houston Scholarship

Fund collected that evening. The second Hall of Fame class was a reminder about the nature of sports. Work and sacrifice are imperative elements of success, but the struggle is part of the reward. From the stresses of preparation – be it event planning, conditioning or strategizing – to the execution of the event, there is no greater feeling than when it is all over and all that is left is to think about how to improve next time. The lively event had food, beverage and the company of San Antonio sports legends. But now that it’s over, there is nothing left to do but watch the film, study the details and plan the festivities for next year’s class of inductees.