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Volume 52
Issue 5
September 15 - September 22, 2015
While the necessary contracts and legal documents are still being processed, the proposal to sell alcohol at oncampus sporting events has been approved. The details have yet to be determined, but of-age students can expect the sale of alcohol at games in the next academic school year.
Texas The Lone Star State will soon become the home of resettled refugees as the U.S. prepares to take in 10,000 Syrians fleeing their warstricken country. Alhough the exact number of people is unclear, Texas has been the home of about 10 percent of the 70,000 refugees per year admitted by the U.S. So far, more Syrian refugees have resettled in Texas than any other state.
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Rough start, Roadrunners Darryl Sherrod Staff Writer @paisanosports1
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The UTSA Football team held
ultimately they were handed their second loss in a row to start the season — this time crumbling at the hands of the Kan-
sas State Wildcats, by a score of 30-3. With the program now in its fifth season and expectations rising each season, the team
hoped for much better outcome. Head Coach Larry Coker, having over 40 years of coaching experience under his
belt, pinpointed exactly what led to the loss, saying, “We can’t beat ourselves. We had some drops, had way too
many penalties.” He continued by saying, “You have penalties like that, you’re not going to win. And then we missed some See Sports, page 7
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The Obama administration has announced plans to simplify the FAFSA application process. The new plan will release its forms in October rather than January and will include an IRSretrieval tool, which will let students and parents logging into FAFSA prepopulate much of the form. Starting Oct. 2016, the form will require parent’s information from the “prior-prior” year, allowing the IRS to fill out much of the form for the student.
its home opener this past Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Alamodome. The team came out strong and fought hard, but
Science Anthropologist Lee Berger and a team funded by the National Geographic Society discovered fossilized remains deep within the Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star cave in South Africa. The remains of fifteen individuals of all ages were excavated, revealing a new species of pre- human beings now named Homo naledi. Naledi’s brain was no larger than an orange . The species stood at about 5 feet tall and had humanlike feet, suggesting their ability to walk long distances.
Fabian DeSoto , The Paisano
Quentin Hemphill Staff Writer @QuentinHemphill news@paisano-online.com
Texting while driving is an epidemic that is quickly becoming one of the country’s top killers. Drivers assume they can handle texting while driving and remain safe, but the numbers say otherwise. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting while driving is about six times more likely to cause an accident than driving while intoxicated. In 2012, 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver – a 9
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percent increase from the 387,000 people injured in 2011, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). With the rise of social media on college campuses in conjunction with students’ decreasing attention spans, texting while driving, even for those individuals who believe they are skilled in the act, is extremely dangerous. UTSA senior Joseph Cortinas admits that he does text and drive, but only when he is at a red light. “I used to text while driving, even though I knew it was bad, but now I only do it when I’m stopped at a red light.” Even though Cortinas knows that it is against the law in San Antonio, he believes that red lights are the
safest places to text when he is on the road. “I feel like I can’t wait until I get home to text, so whenever I’m at a red light, I sneak and use my phone,” he explained. The CDC explains that there are three main types of distractions while operating a vehicle: visual, which involves taking your eyes off the road; manual, taking your hands off the wheel; and cognitive, your mental state or lack thereof while driving. Texting while driving incorporates all three types of distractions. It is already risky to briefly take your eyes off of the road, but to do so while also taking your hands off the wheel to type and taking your mind off of driving to compose your
message can lead to a disastrous incident. Many states and municipalities have begun to take action to prevent texting while driving. On Jan. 1 of this year, the San Antonio ordinance went into effect that prohibits drivers from hands-on cellphone use while behind the wheel. Originally, San Antonio police officers observed a grace period where they only gave violators of the new law a written warning. However, on Feb. 1, when the grace period ended, police officers began writing tickets that carried fines up to $200. According to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), between the end of the grace period on Feb. 1 and Mar. 16, officers had issued about 1,609 tickets to violaSee Dangerous ,Page 2
“ I don’t want to say people fight for them, but there’s always a line. They say it’s more of a workout than the treadmill, so they’re always busy.” — Senior kinesiology major, Marlene Calderon on the two new Stairmasters at the Rec
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NEWS
September 15 - September 22, 2015
Dangerous Library expands study space, renovates fourth floor Seminar room now available for reservations Driving continued from page 1
tors of the new law. “There’s still a segment of the population that’s not getting the hint,” said Sgt. Javier Salazar, a spokesman for SAPD. “They’re still not following the law, and that’s fine. Our officers are out enforcing it.” The new ordinance is also being enforced on and around campus by UTSAPD. Citations issued by UTSA Police Officers may be a campus fine or a municipalfine. Municipal citations are subject up to a $200 fine, while campus citations are subject up to $45. Rebecca Doll, a senior at UTSA, no longer uses her phone while driving because one of her friends was involved in a horrible wreck caused by his texting while driving. “My friend Enzo got into a very bad accident and injured his back because he was texting behind the wheel,” stated Doll. “I don’t want to lose my life over a silly text.” Popular companies are changing the conversation by promoting “Don’t Talk & Text” ads. AT&T’s “#ItCanWait” campaign encourages people to take a pledge to keep their eyes on the road and not on their phones. AT&T’s app, DriveMode, silences message alerts and autoreplies when driving to let friends and family know you can’t respond. There are also vehicles that have technology to prevent texting and driving. For example, Ford’s SYNC operating system sends texts dictated by the driver and reads incoming texts aloud. BMW has also unveiled plans for gesture controls that will allow drivers to point at the vehicle’s navigation screen to take a call. Though some people see built-in vehicle technology as a distraction, if statistics show them to be safe, these features could become standard in a few years, leading to a decrease in accidents due to texting and driving. Fewer accidents means more UTSA students out of harms way.
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Caroline Traylor News Editor
@CarolineTraylor news@paisano-online.com Bookworms rejoice: additional space to snooze and study is coming to a library near you. The Student Government Association (SGA), collaborated with the John Peace Library (JPL) to bring students new study carrels with outlets in the east commons area and another 30 in the space behind the front desk on the second floor. The new carrels will be available for use before mid-October according to Interim Dean of Libraries and Assistant Dean for Faculty Services Mary Dixson. Additionally, the large seminar room, once designated for training purposes only, is currently available for students to reserve as a study room. Students can also expect a major makeover to the fourth floor atrium before the spring 2016 semester.
Caroline Traylor, The Paisano Many UTSA students are taking advantage of the new study carrels found on the second and third floor of the JPL.
More aid soon to come for Texas vets Lindsey Revel Contributing Writer
@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com As of Sept. 1, veterans and their spouses will be waived of application and examination fees for occupational licenses. A new grant program will support community-based mental health programs for veterans and their families with a $10,000,000 per year price tag. A pilot preventative services program will be established for vets considered to be at high risk of domestic violence as well as both a rural and women’s mental health initiative and increasing accessibility to counseling – both peerto-peer and with licensed professionals. The most notable bill, HB 867, established the first permanent state program for women veterans in Texas – The Texas Women’s Veterans Program. The program has been functioning under The Texas Veterans Commission as the Women Veterans Initiative – started in 2012 with four employees. Advocates have since fought to make the program permanent. The bill faced opposition – the Commission was not convinced of the necessity for a specific program serving women vets. Upon hearing testimony from women veterans in House and Senate committees, that emphasized their higher risk of sexual assault, the need for prenatal care and the fact that the program would run on existing funds and grants – the bill passed. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, one in four veteran women has experienced military sexual trauma – exclusively female spaces may help women feel more secure in a safe environment. Female-only spaces can better cater to the
needs of veterans who are also single mothers and often need as much help with childcare and schooling as well as assistance with employment and housing. When women return from the service, they do not face different challenges, but potentially face more than their male counterparts. The permanent title will allow the program to expand while increasing grant and donation funding. “The program will continue to connect women with the benefits and services they have earned,” said Edith Disler, manager of the Women Veterans Initiative. Through conferences, seminars and training workshops the program will provide guidance and direction to women vets who apply for grants, benefits or services as well as perform outreach functions to inform these vets of their eligibility. Disler also hopes to work with local entities to target the needs of women student vets. “Women student veterans feel completely isolated,” Disler said. “We want to facilitate some sort of campus meeting.” Junior business major Bethany Grant said, “It’s not that I’ve felt isolated, it’s just I haven’t always had help.” Grant continued, “If this was already out there, I missed it. I mean, I know basically what’s out there, but I had a hard time when the semester started, working out daycare. I’ll definitely be checking in next semester.” Alma Salazar, sophomore computer science major weighed in. “I came home and wanted to keep going, get my education, a house – that’s hard to do on your own,” she said. “There’s a lot of us here but we’re all busy. I’d like someone to make sure I’m getting the benefits I’m entitled to. Transitioning back to civilian life isn’t a breeze. If this can make that easier I’m all for it.”
NEWS
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September 15 - September 22, 2015
Mexican Migration:
What caused the curb? Mia Cabello, Matt Frost and Bryant Andrade Meza @ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com
Immigration from Mexico to the United States — a focus always present in the national political arena — has decreased nearly 60 percent in the last decade, according to the research of Dr. Rogelio Sáenz, dean of UTSA College of Public Policy and Peter T. Flawn, professor of demography. Examining data from the American Community Survey (ACS) Five-Year Estimates Public Use Files, Sáenz observed that the volume of migration, legal and illegal, has declined. Between 2005 and 2007, 1.9 million migrants immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico. In the following five years, only 819,000 migrants entered the U.S. from Mexico. The researchers attribute the curb in immigration partially to fluctuation in the American economy. “In the last 6-7 years we have really seen a decline in Mexican immigration,” said
Sáenz. “One of these factors is the worsening U.S. economy, so we know there were so many job loses, particularly in the area of construction that depends heavily on laborers,” Sáenz continued. Research also points to increases in border security
“Migrants are some of the hardest workers in the country, that are trying to improve their lives.” Dr. Rogelio Sáenz Dean of UTSA College of Public Policy enced the demographics of immigrants. According to Sáenz, recent Mexican migrants are of a higher socioeconomic status than the migrants in the past, and “are [some] of the hardest workers in the country, that are trying to improve their lives.”
Photo courtesy of Dr. Rogelio Saenz.
as a contributor to a decline in immigration. Increases in border security along the United States-Mexico border has proportionately affected the price of hiring coyotes — persons paid to assist undocumented persons cross the border. Economic and political variables have also influ-
Combating Obesity Marina Vences
Contributing Writer
@ThePaisano news@paisano-online.com Childhood obesity is increasingly becoming a public health concern, yet many parents are either unaware that their child is overweight, or do not want to take the necessary action to work against it. A team of dedicated researchers on campus have partnered with professors from the University of Nuevo Leon in Mexico to provide instruction on how to try to prevent this problem before it worsens. As of 2013, Mexico was declared the most obese
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decreasing amount of physical activity that Mexican citizens participate in create a very dangerous health situation. Mexican children often do not get the recommended amount of exercise. According to a study by Pediatrics magazine, nearly 2.5 percent of immigrant Hispanic children, 17.2 percent of U.S.-born Hispanic kids with immigrant parents and 14.5 percent of U.S.-born Hispanic kids are not getting the recommended 60 minutes a day or more.
country in the world, barely surpassing the U.S. According to a study done by the United Nations, American children aged 6-11 increased in obesity from 7 to 18 percent from 1980 to 2012. Mexico faces a similar issue with the same age group – Mexican children are facing obesity rates of 25 percent, and they only increase with age. These numbers can be attributed to many different factors. According to the head researcher on this project from the University of Nuevo Leon, Dr. Yolanda Flores Peña, Mexico consumes the most soda per household than any other country; these unhealthy habits combined with the
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September 15 - September 22 , 2015
OPINION
Editor-in-Chief:
Guns do not deter campus violence
Managing Editor:
Editorial
Jakob Lopez Mia Cabello
News Editor:
Caroline Traylor
Arts & Life Editor: Brayden Boren
Sports Editor:
Shabazz I. Dawkins
Web Editor:
Campus carry laws have yet to affirm their objective of improving campus environment, and, if anything, have only made universities more dangerous. The maligned law has two major, conflicting positions: legally allowing guns on campus will deter crime and legally allowing guns on university
property will make universities more dangerous. In 2011, the state of Mississippi passed a concealed carry law, declaring that colleges and universities could no longer prohibit concealed weapons for those who have completed voluntary “enhanced” training programs for concealed carry licenses.
While the passing of this Mississippi law may have appeased gun right advocates, it has not made Mississippi’s colleges and universities safer. A history professor was fatally shot in his office on Monday, Sept. 14 at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss. The shooter is alleged not to be a current student at
the university. The incident challenges the supposition that guns can augment the safety in an educational environment. This occurrence — this loss of life — is a harbinger that things may soon turn ugly in the Lone Star State, considering the recent passage and upcoming implementation of
the state’s campus carry law. As university presidents in the UT System work with their students and faculty members to designate gun free zones, these leaders should keep in mind previous reminders of gun violence that have weighted academic communities throughout the United States.
Michael Turnini
Special Issues Editor: Jade Cuevas
Transpor tation fees, time to kick or curb Commentary
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Senior Copy Editor: Kate Kramer
Distribution Manager: Patrick Martinez
Interim Photo Editor: Fabian De Soto
Mia Cabello
Managing Editor
Social Media Coordinator: Cindy Hurtado
{Staff Writers} Robert Avila, Anelia Gomez-Cordova, Christopher Breakell, Julian Gonzales, Darryl Sherrod, Robert Allen, Gaige Davila, Sonia Mata, Claudia Jimenez, Matthew Frost, Randi Gilmore, Marina Vences {Staff Photographers} Kat Joseph
{Contributers} Amanda Camacho, Quentin Hemphill, Andrea Velgis, Katie Sanchez, Alex Birnel, Jacob De Hoyos, Adrian Bermudez, Annette Barraza, Matthew Gil, Max Edelman, Lindsey Revel, Allison Gayda, Sabrina Perez, Bryant Andrade Meza
{Adviser}
Diane Abdo Graphic by Randi Gilmore, The Paisano
Students who purchase garage-parking permits should be exempt from the transportation fees levied each semester during the 12-month period that parking permit is valid. Garage parking permits, purchased from UTSA Business Auxiliary Services, authorize the holder to select one of three garages on Main Campus that he or she wishes to park in for a calendar year. UTSA imposes a mandatory $20 transportation fee per semester on its students. The amount spent on the fee would likely exist uncontested, but not for the soaring price of parking passes. The price of garage parking permits has increased 60 percent over the last four years. For measure, a Tobin Ave. Garage Student Permit cost $450 in Fall 2012,
$500 in Fall 2013, $650 in Fall 2014 and a brazen $805 this fall. While not subject to transportation or other student fees, university employees who wish to buy a daytime garage parking pass pay the same charge as students: $805, which cannot be paid in peanut butter. For some students, parking costs more than a semester’s in-state tuition. It should not cost more to park than to learn. Despite the surge in permit pricing — an operative gentrification of university parking garages — new amenities or improvements that would explain substantial price increases have neither been added to nor advertised in Main Campus garages: no coffee kiosks with healthy snacks and school supplies, no bathrooms and no valet. Garage parking offers its subscribers a more convenient than surface-parking experience as well as truncate treks to class. Simply put, students with garage permits do not require campus transportation. All Main Campus parking garages are either adjacent to or adjoining a building on UTSA’s Main Campus — a covered walkway links the Bauerle Rd. Garage to the Main Building and both the North Paseo and the Plaza de Norte building are within 100 steps of Tobin Ave. Garage’s pedestrian exits.
Garage parking negates the practicality of the campus shuttles, designed to transport students to-and-from external surface garages and the campus’ buildings. Purchasing garage parking from UTSA should release students from — or at the least allow students to opt out of — the otherwise required transportation fees, which will possibly increase over the next two years as the university seeks to expand its shuttle system, according to the Student Government Association and the Parking and Traffic Committee. Better yet, the transportation mulct should instead act as a ‘shuttle fee’ — pay the fee, ride the shuttle. Credit would be transferred to student’s account for the semester and redeemed through students’ UTSA Student IDs, which they would swipe upon entry and exit of the shuttles — a practice beneficial to student and campus safety. The Student ID credit system already exists; UTSA students swipe to redeem PrintSpot credit and Rowdy Dollars, which also falls under Business Auxiliary’s purview. How else would the university explain the “ID Card fee” owed every semester?
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How to make a voice a vote A tailgate to remember Satire
Commentary
Gaige Davila Staff Writer
The Internet, social media, news and campus gossip have all caught strands of presidential election banter, even with well over a year until election time. Before we know it, Election Day will be upon us. But will we all cast our ballots? Low voter-turnout is becoming an increasingly prevalent issue among American politics. This is alarming considering the steadily increasing amount of people registered to vote. Compared to some countries, the U.S. leads in the amount of registered voters, but falls short in those who go to the polls. According to The Pew Research Center, of the 84.3 percent registered voters, only 53.6 percent voted in the 2012 U.S. Presidential election. Compared to countries
such as Denmark, with 87.7 percent registered voters, and 81.8 percent of them voting in their 2011 Prime Minister election. Countless amounts of selfproclaimed political scientists, major news network
ing hope that their voice being heard isn’t such an absurd desire. Creating a universal system of voting registration will perhaps establish an initiative for those who don’t vote because of registration issues. Incen-
“Creating a universal system of voting registration will perhaps establish an initiative for those who don’t vote because of registration issues.“ devotees and the like will gladly inform you of why to distrust government and propose solutions to “broken” American politics. So why isn’t this passion prevalent enough to engage society to vote for someone worthy of implementing these solutions? “My vote doesn’t count!” comes to mind as the go-to crutch for those who don’t hold value to presidential elections. Far-fetched, presumably. However, when no more than ten states are chosen as campaign grounds, legitimacy of government continues to weaken. The sovereign no longer retains monopolization of state power; perhaps people los-
tives such as promotion from pop-culture icons, or receiving discounts and services in return for votes could popularize voting for the masses. Rather than focus campaigns on swing and safe states, a nationally valued voting population seen by candidates can promote the value of all votes. Whether you blame ignorance or disenchantment, it seems that anyone who holds a position in their ideal model of politics devalues their worth in the polls. It’s an offputting contrast that has established a norm throughout eligible voters. If the voting process isn’t utilized, our control of an immersive democracy may be lost altogether.
Officials say Freshé Mann, the 19-year-old student who disappeared on Saturday during UTSA’s football game, was found safe a mile away from the stadium. Mann’s fraternity brothers reported him missing when they discovered Mann’s plastic flask and a vomit-stained backpack in an empty lot aafter the game. “When I asked him where he was, he kept saying that he couldn’t make it to the game,” said fraternity brother Craig Stand who had attempted to call the missing Mann. “The game had already been over for an hour.” Earlier that evening Mann had been seen drinking heavily during a tailgate party as well as enjoying a hotdog with mustard. The hotdog, which had been cooked over
a grill, was never recovered. Stadium witnesses report that Mann spent the majority of the game slumped over in his seat, yelling “UT” — to no audible “SA.” After ruining his whitewash jeans and boots, the freshman went to use the bathroom. “He was sitting in the garbage can as I exited the bathroom,” said a female witness. “He popped out, yelling ‘Get Rowdy!’ and asked for my number.” Mann was found approximately 12 hours later. He appears unscathed with only minor issues of memory loss sustained in a construction lot port-a-potty.
Robert Avila Staff Writer
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September 15 - September 22, 2015
OPINION
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Native Americans: People not props
Commentary
Marina Vences Staff Writer
Cultural appropriation can be defined as a sociological concept that views the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of a different culture as a largely negative phenomenon. On the opposite end of the spectrum, cultural appreciation adopts other parts of a culture in a positive way to honor and celebrate them. These two definitions are often intermixed— especially in the NFL, by teams that hide behind big lawyers and copyright laws to defend their outdated and bigoted viewpoints. In 2014, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled the Washington Redskins’ trademark
registration on the grounds that the logo and team name were offensive to Native Americans. While this does not force the team to change their name, it does prevent them from blocking outside counterfeit merchandise from entering the country. This decision came after a massive push of support from Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to ask the team to change their name, citing that 1-in-3 Native Americans found the name derogatory, and that as a result, the team should lose their patent. In response, the owner of the team, Dan Snyder said that the organization understood the ruling but that they, “respectfully believe they (the patent office and the supporters of the decision) are mischaracterizing decades of honor and respect toward America’s Indian heritage that our name represents for generations of Redskin fans and Native Americans alike.” And because they were so resolute in their stance against this decision, the team was able to fight it in court — and though they (The Redskins)
ultimately failed in regaining their trademark due to its racist connotations, this did not prevent the Redskins’ coaches from continuing to make statements about how much they honored and respected Native Americans and refused to make any
“The negative effects of what they deem a “harmless depiction” can be best felt in Native American youth, as the images lower self-esteem and mood and facilitate the negative connotation of the culture.” changes to the team. Teams such as the Florida State Seminoles, Cleveland Indians, Washington Redskins and dozens more are all part of the overwhelming cultural appropriation issue. For the Redskins, it takes the form of giant caricatures of the traditional Native American headdresses and clothes— such as their mascot, a bright red smiling Native American with a feather in its cap. The negative affects of what they deem a “harmless depiction” can be
best felt i n Native American youth, as the images lower self-esteem and mood and facilitate the negative connotation of the culture. Suicide rates among Native American people below the age of 18 are double that of their white counterparts, and they have the highest suicide rate of any group in the United States. And still, the Redskins’ owners insist that the use of Native American imagery is harmless and vrespectful. Many universities — with the exception of Florida State — have
I’ll just sit here by Christopher Breakell
Photo Poll Photos and quotes taken by Claudia Jimenez, The Paisano
What would you change about UTSA’s Main Campus?
“I would kick Moo-Yah and put Whataburger in its place. I think everyone would like that better.” Shane Calma Freshman, Life Sciences
“I would add more parking — this would make things better and easier.” Ashwin Chary Sophmore, Undeclared
“I would put more tables and chairs arround the library outside and have more places to study outdoors.” Leo Dupre Junior, Civil Engineering
“I would like more food options with a better variety.” Madison Burke Freshman, Biology
“I would put more benches out by the trees in the open field behind the Main Building.” Keith Mecum Senior,Environmental Science
“Me gustaría que hubiera más aununcios para saber donde todo es y dónde ir.”* Chantel Castro Post-Graduate, Medical Research *Translation: I’d like more signs, so I can know where everything is.
banned all offensive imagery or usage of Native American slurs in any sports teams — it only remains in the realm of professional football — and although steps have been taken in the right direction, the Washington Redskins need to acknowledge that the name is outdated. They need to change the name, mascot and stop the use of caricatures in their merchandise. Though no one would disagree that to honor and respect Native Americans is a noble and necessary cause, naming a team the “Redskins” is simply not the way to do it.
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Arts & Life Events Calendar:
Thursday 9/17 7 p.m. Casino Night Got a card under your sleeve? We’ve got the best place for you to use it. The University Center will be turning the UC Ballroom into a casino Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Stop by to test your skills, but be careful. We will not be responsible if you get caught with that card! Friday 9/18 All Day Barco Escape “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” is premiering this Friday and you do not want to miss it. Palladium IMAX (17703 W IH-10) will allow you to completely immerse yourself in the film. Don’t believe it? Picture a multi-screen panoramic view of the movie on three screens, courtesy of Barco Escape. Tickets are on sale now at santikos.com. Sunday 9/20 2 p.m. Something Goodfest For a music-filled end to the weekend, don’t forget to add “Something Goodfest” to your calendar. Open to all ages, this music and art festival will feature local vendors, good food and drinks, and live music at Viva Tacoland (103 W Grayson St). Local bands Hydra Melody and The Last Nighters are just some of the many acts to make an appearance on stage. Tickets are $12.
September 15 - September 22, 2015
ARTS & LIFE
Seafood in a land-locked city
Shuck Shack brings ocean flavor to San Antonio
Fabian DeSoto, The Paisano The interior of the Shuck Shack, modeled after a fish house complete with a dark wood interior and raw oyster bar, is a quaint eatery that makes visitors feel as if they have grabbed a beachside table right off the dock of the bay. Sit at the bar where you can eye the fresh oysters chilling on ice.
Brayden Boren Arts & Life Editor
@ThatBorenGuy arts@paisano-online.com If it looks like snot, don’t eat it: it’s a common misconception about oysters based on their briny appearance and slimy insides. But those that have faced the challenge of trying this by-the-sea dive know the reward is only a shuck and shoot away. Shuck Shack (520 E Grayson St), San Antonio’s newest oyster and seafood house, is a beach house away from home, offering some of the freshest oysters and eateries in South Texas.
Established by Jason Dady, one of San Antonio’s pioneer chefs and owner of fine-dining establishments including Tre Trattoria and Tre Enoteca, the restaurant provides a taste of the coast from a landlocked position, for the right price. A small white building only a few blocks away from The Pearl, the Shuck Shack is lightly decorated with wooden picnic tables, a playground for kids and strung-up lights that remind one of the laziness and carefree atmosphere of laying by the tide, minus the water. The inside is much the same — wooden tables that accent the open kitchen and
the ice bar, where the very raw oysters the Shack is known for are preserved. The wait staff wastes no time helping customers get seated, or making recommendations, assuring any doubts you have about the menu. “No, our oysters don’t make you throw up.” “Horse radish can add an extra kick of flavor to any seafood.” “Horse radish is not made out of horses.” A recommendation from the waiter implied that the Piña Colada and the “Limonade” cocktails were both best for newcomers, which come out quickly and cold like an oasis in the des-
ert of our mouths. The Piña Colada, served with Bacardi Rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice, tasted as tropical as the name implies, creamy but never sacrificing the layers of cool ice that hid under the milky exterior. The “Limonade” was served with Deep Eddy Lemonade, Topo Chico mineral water and a lime paleta — or popsicle, for the uninitiated — dipped into the center of the cool refreshment. At over $10 for each drink, it’s a bit more expensive than a cheap beer, but the taste buds outweighed the wallet on this decision. The main menu, a piece of
paper that patrons are free to mark upon to request any salad, dessert or oyster, keeps things easy and personal between waiters and their guests. With another recommendation, orders were marked down and the Shrimp Roll and “Oystah’ Chowdah’” were on their way to visit these visitors’ stomachs. The foods had an individualist streak provided by Dady that can’t be found anywhere else in San Antonio. At $16, the Half Shrimp Roll, served in a sea of fries with a hot dog bun acting as a boat for the decadently grilled shrimp, tasted every bit as good as its price point let on. At $12, the “Oystah’ Chowdah’” contained a warm, white and creamy chowder soup washed over individual salty cloysters, creating a feeling of being at the sea. Although the visit was cut short by the pleading of a full stomach, ice cream desserts like local paletas and Klondike bars are offered for those that aren’t satisfied with their meal. Although for the family, wallet shortages should be advised before heading out for a visit. A meal for two can rack up well over $50, making this more of an occasional house on the sea rather than a home away from home. The customer is always right, of course, and when the seafood is this good, the taste buds drown the pocketbook.
Sabrina Perez, The Paisano
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Halsey:’Badlands’ Playing The Runner’s Beat the strings with UTSA’s Ariel Alba America’s next alternative pop star? Glennette Castillo Contributing Writer @ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com
The words to describe Halsey, the newest musician blowing up the pop charts, vary depending on whom you ask. Some may dismiss her as overrated, while others describe her as a revolutionary — a goddess with a breath of fresh air for the music industry. One thing is for certain: she can’t and won’t be ignored. Halsey is the alter-ego of Ashley Frangipane, a twenty year old from New Jersey. Though she sports the sea-foam green hair of millennials like Kylie Jenner, the singer has been putting in work at an early age. She started here musical journey by releasing her songs over YouTube and BandCamp, reaching up to 16,000 subscribers on YouTube by the age of 18. After the release and
widespread acclaim of her first single “Ghost” in January 2014, she signed to her current label Astralwerks, which hoped for a mainstream breakthrough album soon to follow for the singer. Never one to follow orders, the singer released a small EP, “Room 93,” in October that same year. Since blowing up, Halsey is scheduled to tour with The Weeknd in the “Beauty Behind the Madness” tour. Her sultry voice alone puts her in a league with stars such as Lana Del Rey and Lorde, yet her songwriting is what sets her apart from her peers. “Badlands,” Halsey’s fulllength debut album from this August, is as resilient, sassy and honest as Halsey. Full of electric undertones, her pop style is catchy, emotional and raw. She holds nothing back in her music, singing about her mental health in the world of celebrities, her chaotic and raw
love life as well as the power struggles between the older generation and the millennials. The album opens with “Castle,” a powerful single that translates feelings of invincibility. Its companion, “Hold Me Down,” is what Halsey explained at a live show earlier this year as inspired by “meeting a bunch of mean, old men who thought they knew better than I,” and it shows in the lyrics: “I sold my soul to a three-piece/And he told me I was holy...” The track “New Americana,” her biggest chart hit thus far, has the energetic flow associated with a new generation of young adults. Halsey reflects on the new trends in the American youth, and the strange diversity surrounding a wild and unique population of teenagers.
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Sabrina Perez
Contributing Writer @ThePaisano arts@paisano-online.com
Familiar with classical compositions like “Fur Elise” to “Cello Suite No. 1” playing in orchestras worldwide, many students know why Mozart and Bach are famous. But what about classical guitar? Ask rock junkies and they can tell you every detail of their favorite guitar riffs, but not the music that paved the way for modern guitar as we know it. Enter Ariel Alba, a junior guitar performance major at UTSA and self-taught guitarist and musician since the age of 13. Maybe you’ve seen him around campus before class starts or quietly hidden in nooks, letting his music speak for itself. His passion for guitar didn’t start with mariachi, typical of Hispanic guitar players in his homeland
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Instead, Alba was influenced by the metal-heads on the other side of the border such as Megadeth. Growing up in Mexico, Alba wasn’t provided with access to many formal music programs, so family and friends were his best resources. “I started with a nylon guitar, just strumming cords, playing pop songs,” mused Alba while he plucked his guitar. “At one point I remember playing Backstreet Boys sheet music, but I didn’t play classical until I started college.” Eventually his interests drifted to rock and heavy metal, and he formed a band, Grado Zero, with his cousin. “We played songs from a Mexican band named Coda, which sounds like Bon Jovi,” explained Alba. “They were on the same track as Bon Jovi when he was out, but not everyone (in Mexico) accepted it.” Once at UTSA, Alba be-
gan to learn about the history of guitar and the influences of modern music. “The guitar as we know it is the new kid in town, compared to the violin and bass,” explained Alba on the differences between the two instruments. “Classical guitar is a thing in the U.S., but not as big in other places, like where I came from. So there is a big need for awareness of classical guitar everywhere.” Even with his newfound discovery, Alba continues to champion the classical genre of music. “I’m really sad that Chopin never wrote for guitar. He was mad!” laughs Alba. As for future dreams, Juilliard is on Alba’s radar, but he’s setting his career goals to new heights.
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SPORTS {Sports Events}
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September 15 - September 22, 2015
KSU rolls UTSA in home-opener
Friday, Sept. 18 UTSA tennis (away) The men’s tennis team will travel to Houston to compete in the Rice Invitational.
UTSA volleyball (away) The volleyball team will be competing in the SMU Classic. They will open competition against the TCU Horned Frogs and the Clemson Tigers. The following Saturday, the Roadrunners are slated to match-up with the SMU Mustangs.
Saturday, Sept. 19 UTSA golf (away) The women’s golf team will be up in Norman, Okla., competing in the 3rd Annual Schooner Fall Golf Classic to raise funds for country music star Toby Keith’s OK Kids Korral for pediatric cancer patients. Senior Brogan Townend has also been invited to walk in a runway fashion show that will showcase designs from SwingDish during the event.
UTSA football (away) Head Coach Larry Coker and the Roadrunners will travel up to Stillwater, Okla. to compete in a highly-anticipated matchup with the Oklahoma State Cowboys.The game, which will be televised by FOX Sports 1, is set to begin at 2:30 p.m.
Shabazz I. Dawkins, The Paisano
Shabazz I. Dawkins, The Paisano
UTSA FOOTBALL Darryl Sherrod Staff Writer
@PaisanoSports1 sports@paisano-online.com Continued from pg. 1 UTSA started out valiantly on their first drive. Led by Jarveon Williams — who paced UTSA with 31 yards rushing — and the run game, the Roadrunners marched down the field to begin the game. UTSA scored first, kicking a field goal, but did not score again for the remainder of the contest. Kansas State’s offense struggled just the same in the first quarter. The game was 3-0 at the end of the first. Finally, Kansas State began the second quarter with a strong drive to move down the field and score on a one-yard run. Follow-
swatted down and UTSA did not enter the red zone again. Blake Bogenschutz, Blake Bogenschutz who passed UTSA starting quarterback for 132 yards and completed 20 of his ing the touchdown, Kansas 33 attempts, spoke about State scored another 23 the offense’s lack of execupoints, ending the game with 30 unanswered points. tion and consistency after the game. UTSA threatened to “It’s the lack of execuscore again late in the first half. A connection between tion,” said Bogenschutz. “There was execution here quarterback Blake Bogenand there, but we weren’t schutz and tight end David putting that all together to Morgan II worked UTSA form one good drive.” down to inside the Kansas The third quarter State five-yard line. UTSA featured two field goals attempted a controversial from Kansas State and a fourth down conversion, plethora of penalties from aiming to get in the endboth sides. zone rather than opting for Senior and defensive a field goal. The pass was
“Win, we need to win.”
leader Mauricio Sanchez led UTSA’s defense with five solo tackles. UTSA’s defense held Kansas State to 13 points going into the third quarter. The Wildcats went on to more than double their score in the fourth quarter. Sanchez felt many little mistakes piled up and allowed Kansas State to break the game open. “Second half, they just went big-ball on us and we gave up a couple penalties and then a couple bigtime catches,” admitted Sanchez. “They got in the red zone and that’s where they scored most of their points.” Kansas State racked up points behind a strong performance from their quarterback, Joe Huebner. In what was his first ever start at the quarterback
position — high school or college — the former wide receiver completed 12-of23 for 243 yards passing. UTSA will not have much time to analyze what went wrong as they make a trip to Stillwater, Okla., to face the top-25 ranked Oklahoma State this Saturday, Oct. 12. The team must rectify the offense and find a way to put points on the board in order to compete. UTSA’s starting quarterback and leader, Bogenschutz, has the right mindset heading into the tough match-up against Oklahoma State. “Win, we need to win,” said the redshirt freshman. The Roadrunners will need to follow suit if they hope to end their two-game losing streak.
Sunday, Sept. 20 UTSA soccer (away) The soccer team will be playing against the TCU Horned Frogs in a match that will be covered by FOX Sports Southwest at 1:00 p.m.
{Recent Results} Thursday, Sept. 10 UTSA volleyball L, 1-3 vs. Santa Clara
Friday, Sept. 11 UTSA volleyball W, 3-0 vs. Iona (Texas Classic) L, 0-3 vs. Texas (Texas Classic)
UTSA soccer T, 2-2 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (Baylor Tournament)
Sunday, Sept. 13 UTSA soccer L, vs. Baylor (Baylor Tournament)
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Shabazz I. Dawkins, The Paisano
Mental mistakes muting momentum SPORTS COMMENTARY
Adrian Bermudez Staff Writer @bermudezmedia sports@paisano-online.com
There have been moments this season where UTSA has looked like a real contender. An efficient running game has opened up big pass plays that have made for an extremely promising offensive attack. Several of these moments, however, have been nullified by what Head Coach Larry Coker calls “foolish” penalties. UTSA has amassed 22 penalties in their first two games. Only three schools in all the Football Bowl Subdivision have compiled more. That number doesn’t describe the detriment the mistakes have had on the squad. These errors have happened in critical momentum-building moments that can alter the course of a game, but the penalties have only shifted that same momentum back in favor of the opponents. The Roadrunners opened up against the Kansas State
Wildcats with a 41-yard march into opposing territory before acquiring backto-back false starts that pushed the offense back to midfield. Two plays later, quarterback Blake Bogenschutz made a 12-yard run to the first down marker to keep the drive alive, only for it to be brought back by a holding call. UTSA was forced to settle for a field goal. The following offensive series began with a Jarveon Williams 13-yard run that was also nullified by a holding penalty — the drive ended up in a three-andout on what would have been a first down. The trend continued as holding calls voided first downs and false starts added extra yards to UTSA drives, including one on 2nd-and-goal from the 6-yard line that pushed UTSA back to the 11, on a drive that could have given the Roadunners a 10-7 lead going into halftime. Instead, UTSA failed to put points on the board after a batted pass on
4th-and-goal. That was the closest they would get to scoring a touchdown in their own home stadium Saturday. The defensive side of the ball hasn’t been much better off. The 3rd quarter of the Kansas State game saw back-to-back defensive penalties that gave the Wildcats a field goal and a personal foul that allowed them to score their second touchdown of the afternoon. Recalling the Arizona game, an illegal block-inthe-back negated UTSA freshman kick returner Brett Winnegan’s 102-yard kickoff return for a touchdown that would have evened the score 7-7 in the first quarter. “Those are things that are unacceptable,” Coker responded when asked about the penalty issues. Any spectator of the first two games knows that these power-conference opponents have certainly not outmatched the Roadrunners, even though the oddsmakers said otherwise.
Instead, UTSA has taken the proverbial shotgun and unloaded it into their own two feet, further delaying the program’s next big step — beating a team from a Power Five conference. The UTSA coaches believe the time has come to stop giving the team a pass and the benefit of the doubt because they are “young.” The players believe they have more than enough talent to give Big 12 and Pac12 opponents the business. UTSA has not been overmatched nor outplayed, but they have failed to capitalize on momentum and they negate their own progress with petty mistakes. The Roadrunners have done more damage to themselves than their opponents have, and there’s just no excuse for the lack of discipline. Three of Saturday’s 12 penalties came from tight end David Morgan II, a senior offensive force that has to set a better disciplinary example for the rest of the unit if they want to win. “Simple communication stuff… it’s an easy
fix,” Morgan commented at Monday morning’s press conference. The Roadrunners have got to improve on executing their silent snap counts. If the Alamodome was loud, then Stillwater will be deafening when the Roadunners march into Oklahoma State to take on the Cowboys this Saturday. To help prepare for the noise, UTSA will be implementing “CHAOS” into this week’s practices: placing a giant loudspeaker behind the line of scrimmage that deafens all sound, leaving the team to rely on hand signals and body gestures for the snap. After Monday’s practice, starting running back Jarveon Williams was asked what the team needs to improve on most: “We can’t keep shooting ourselves in the foot — that’s been our downfall for the past two weeks. We can’t keep putting ourselves behind the chains — it limits our playbook.”
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