The Paisano Vol. 1 Issue 5

The Paisano Vohime 1, Number 5

March 10,1S81

Sai^ Antonio, Texas 78218

Mayoral Race in Full Swing The April 4th electton looms on the tiorizon of San Antonto politicians wtio fiave thrown ttieir proverbial hats into the ring.

Tfie filing deadline of March 4has come and gone and eight candidates are now in tfie running for tfie offke of Mayor of San Antonto. These eight ambittous men have paid ttie $100 filing fee and embarked on campaigns as wklely puiAkized as ttiat of Jotin Steen or as little known as that of htoward Curry. Ttie cancUdates vying for the coveted offke of mayor of San Antonto are: Councilman Henry Cisneros; Councilman John Steen; Dr. Jose San Martin, Dl; Mike Quilhan; Howard Curry; Tony Prince; Kenneth B. Winter and Jose S. Olivares.

Of ttie tfiree nugor candkfates only one announcemeht, tfiat of San Martin's, came as a surprise, hienry Cisneros, wtio tias served on San Antonto's City Council for tlie past 6 yesrs, was consklered the most likely to announce his candklacy after ttie withdrawal of Mayor Lila CockreO. Cisneros' race is viewed as a "do-or-obe" situatton and many se^nents of tfie ccmtnunity support his candidacy.

John Steen, a self-made businessman, has launched an impressive campaign in his allout effort to win the mayor's seat. Termed a good, solid San Antonto citizen, Steen also has strong support from ttie community. While Cisneros is known nationally for his pcditkal views and goals, Steen has the distinction of being an active civil servant locally.

Almost any major undertaking in San Antonto in the area of community service has Steen's imprint on it.

Dr. Jose San Martin, ID lias been termed as a spoiler in tfie city electton. Many political observers have attempted to analyze the motives for San Martin's candidacy. Some feel that with two Hispanks in the

race, ttie election will lie thrown into a run-off lietween Steen and Cisneros which would make it more dlffkult for a Cisneros vfctory. San Martin did not foltow the example of Eloy Centeno who bowed out of ttie mayoral race to promote an advantage in ttie Cisneros' camp, hlowever, many San Antonians can remember hack to tfie days of the Good Government Ljeague and tfie controversy that arose between Cisnoos and San Martin's fattier, IDr. Jose San Martin, Jr. wtio ran for mayor in 1976. Due to Cisneros' acttons ttien, many feel that San Martin is out for revenge on betialf of his fatf .er.

Tony Prince, a member of tfie Socialist Woriier's Party, is the only candidate in contention backed by a Political party.

Tlie other two candidates, Howard Curry and Mike Quillian are area businessmen.

Neittier of tfiese ttiree have hekl any publk office in San Antonto. Quillian, an insurance executive, and Curry, atong with Prince, tiave tow-key campaigns tfiat focus mainly on ttie issues ttiat plague this electton.

Kenneth B. Winter, a sentor at South San West and Jose S. Olivares, a local attomey, also plan on doing little or no campaigning.

Next issue: Focus on tfie Candidates.

Candidates to Speak at UTSA March 10 at 12:30 p.m.

HB 2.02.06 Speaker: Mike Quillian March 11 at 2:00 p.m.

HB 2.02.06 Speaker: John Steen March 12 at 12:30 p.m.

HB 2.02.06 Speaker Tony PrirKe Sponsored by the Young Democrats, College Republicans, Politkan Science Association and tfie Young Socialist Alliance.

De Los Santos

Mstcalf Record Turnout

Students Voice Preference in SRA Elections UTSA students voted in record numbers Wednesday and Thursday, March 4th and 5th, when 1278 votes were cast in the SRA election. Prior to thi; year, the most votes cast was in ttie spring 1977 electton jvhen 653 students voted.

A run-off election is necessary for three positions—president, corresponding secretary and pariiamentarian. A mn-off electton may also be necessary for one graduate representative position.

In ttie race for SflA president, Antonto De Los Santos received 634 votes, five short of ttie majority needed for election.

J.D. Metcalf received 363 votes and will be in the run-off against De Los Santos.

Irene Davalos and Mike McCuUough received 101 and 61 votes respectively for corresponding secretary and will face, each otfier in ttie nin-off.

All votes were write-in votes with neither candidate receiving a majority.

197 write-in votes were cast for pariiamentarian resulting in a run-off between Leslie George and Joe Izlirand.

Two graduate students received suffkient votes to lie elected, tiowever, it is unknown at this time if either will serve or if either meets the requirements needed to hold office. Three graduate students, with two votes each, tied for the third position.

The special run-off election is scheduled for April 1st and 2nd. i

And the Winners Are...

Vke-F*resklent Recording Secretary Historian Treasurer Senior Representatives Junior Representative Sophomore Representative

Sandra Nobile Jo Ann Ruiz Christiane Nobile R.B. Turboville Elizabeth Bostk-Ruben Femandez—I-ei^ Perry Mattfiew Murguia—Ctiris Webb—Toni Toscano Suzy Sims—David Bouctier—Raul Scott

2 PIENSO Tha Paisano

March 10,1981

Editorial

SRA Constitution Revisions Necessary Changes are needed* in ttie SRA constitution. S o m e elements of ttie constitutton sfioukl be made more specihc.

Otfier parts are undeniocratic and discriminatory. Otfier sections are contradktory.

Ttie first ctiange needed is tfie sctieduling of SRA elections. Elections stiould be field during tfie fall semester instead of ttie spring semester. Ttie following problems could be ebminated by ctianging the SRA election from its presently sctieduled time to tfie fall semester: 1. Tfie necessity of tiokling a special electton for freshman representatives and to full those vacancies whkh occur bietween ttie spring and fall semesters.

2. Tlie problem of determining classifkation. One candidate (Jerry Serrato) was not permitted to run in ttie spring electton as a sophomore as he would only have 27 semester tiours at the end of this term.

Since he will attend the summer sesstons, he will have over 30 semester hours when ttie fall semester l)egins.

However, because freshman representatives are elected in the fall and sophomores are elected in the spring, Jeny is effectively denied ttie opportunity to be an SRA candidate. The determinatton of classifkation (both of candidates and voters) is based on projected number of tiours completed at the end of the spring semester. It fails to take into conskleration the fact tfiat some classes may be dropped (March 13th is the last day to drop a course), tfiat a class may not be passed or tfiat a student's classificatkm may change due to taking summer courses. Undergraduates transferring to UTSA in the faU are discriminated against by Spring elections as are gradkiate students coming to UTSA from scfiools witfiout graduate programs. Every student at UTSA shoukl have an opportunity to padkipate in campus elections, ettlier as a candklate or as a student voter.

4. Rule eleven of thv iistitu tion election proceedings arid rule two of the by-lak*.s are contradktory. Both should be changed, as outlined above, in filling vacancies.

Anottier change in electtons shoukl be the abolishnient of filling SRA vacancies ttirough ttie election of candidates by the SRA. This is undemocratic and a mockery of ttie preamble to tfie SRA constitution whkh states its purpose is "io devdop and maintain an understanding of democratk processes." To put it into perspective, just imagine any city, state, or national elected body trying to fill a vacancy in this manner.

Tfie SRA constitutton sectton deeding wth referendum stiould be amended to add recall provistons. When the SRA will not act to remove members wfio obvtously are not meeting tfieir obligattons, students stiould have the right to initiate removal orocediires Grounds for impeachment should be made more stringent in the area of attendarKe at S I ^ meetings. Any member who will not regulariy attend meetings should be removed.

The time spent at each meeting stiould also be considered. S o m e present members show up for a few minutes, foi ttie record, and ttien leave. Any meml)er who has regular time conflicts, whetfier a class or otfier activity, cannot meet tfieir committment to represent ttie student body. Ttiere is no reason or justification for that person to remain a member of ttie SRA. Rule nine dealing with impeachment proceedings calls for these meetings to be ctosed.

Why? Impeachment proceedings are part of the democratic process and sfioukl be open to everyone.

Finally, why not simplify SRA meetings by changbig from Robert's Rules of Order to a less kxmal pariiamentary procedure. More time is spent on debating the rules of procedure than on conducting business.

There is a simpUfted procedure ttiat can meet the needs of tfie SRA. Tfie present SRA lias ttie op[X)rtunity to being consklering these suggestions. Althou^ present members are not responsible for tfie problems caused by this medtocre constitutton ttiey are, however, the 3. Ttiere is no set term of of- only ones wfio can begin to fice specified in Oie SRA con- make the necessary changes.

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Tlie fbUowing was received by The P a i M n o fixxn Marii McKinnon, EcKtor of tfie Dally Texan, the campus newspaper at UT-Austin.

Quaat Editorial

Let's increase Faculty Saiaries As editor of tfie University of Texas at Austin newspaper, the Dally Texan, Tm writing you because I feel we share a common interest—the fate of a l lege students and universities tai ttie state of Texas. Fm sure you are aware tfiat ttiis sesston die Texas Legislature is on ttie verge of making some substantive decisions conceming higfier educatton in our state. Tfiese decistons are couched in toud and uninfarmed rfietork and could cost students and parents literally milltons of dollars wfiile ignoring tfie desperate need for far-reaching faculty salary raises.

First, I must express concem about the talk of ttie supposed "iieed" for doubted tuition at state colleges and universities and up to 900% increase in medkal scfiool tuitton. Wtiere. are our priorities? Any state as wealthy as Texas, with its surplus state monies and thriving economy, stiould welcome ttie opportunity to educate its citizens—witfiout such inflattonary and unnecessary tuitton increases. This is a political question, not a financieil one The questton is wliether funds for state education should come from the state or out of students' pockets.

Secondly, Tm sure you are aware of ttie importance of attracting quality professors to our state instituttons—tfiat is, of the importance of paying professtonals adequately for what they do. Texas is tosing some of its best professors to otfier states wfikh can pay tfiem for tfieir efforts. Vm not just referring to the recent emergency pay raises; rattier, Tm advocating increases in salaries which will at least bring faculty paychecks to tfie national average.

T h e r e is a c o m m o n misconceptton tfiat a tuition increase is linked directly to higfier salaries for faculty members That is wrong.

Blatantly wrong. The Senate CoTKurrent Resolution 101 report whkh recommends ttie lCiO% increase, directs tlie new funds toward construction costs. In otfier words, tfiey are asking for more money from students so tfiey can build buildings. hk>w can a state with milltons of dollars in surplus

have the gall to ask its studants to shoukler this burden?

They justify their plea with the argument ttiat tuition at state sctiools is tow. Good. It shoukl remain tow. Hopefully, this aUows virtually all Texas residents to attend our universitites. Wfien was the last time you heard someone suggest raising property taxes simply because ttieyVe tow? Why do legislators fed tfie urge to grab into students' pockets for money?

We students of Texas must stkk up for ourselves. We must kxidly let our legislators know tfiat we will not stand for a 100% tuitton increase and ttiat we wholeheartedly support faculty raises.

The Texas Student Lobby, with its base offke in Austin, is working primarily on tfiese two issues. They need help from ottier studoits on campuses (across ttie state). I encourage students to write letters n o w to their home legislators and senator. For additional information, write or call tlie foltowing people at ttieir Austin office: Amy Johnson Davkl Bright Jim McCormack Texas Student Lobby 3102 Cedar St. Austin, Texas 78705 512/473 8991 512/452 8516 We c a n do something about educatton in tfie state. As students, we must unite and let our views be known at the capitol. Ijet's not let this slide by quietiy and surreptitiously. With your tielp, we can save students in Texas literally milltons of dollars.

The following is • reaponac by Oliver S» Heard, Jr. to an a r ^ l e printed in The Paiaano on Febniary 1 0 . 1 9 8 1 Mr. J.D. Austin critklzed the conduct of Commissioners Court in emptoying my law finn to collect delinquent taxes for Bexar County. I was courteousr ly given a chance to re|dy ana\ promised equal space. I don't/ inopose to use the fuU of space afforded but I do/ a brief re{dy important tolcomment on s o m e gross misunderstandings.

By tfie article, Mr. Austin has raised ttiree questions: 1). Is tfie contract legal? 2). Is it ethkal?

3). Is it in Bexar County's best interest?

First, as to ttie question of wfietfier ttie contract is legal. It shoukl be noted that the contract was written on a kxm provkled by the State Property Tax Board and ttiat the entire contractual arrangement has been reviewed and approved not only

by Commisstoners Court bi^ also by the State Property Tax Board in Austin, by ttie Attomey General's office in Austin and by the District Attomey in San Antonto, The identical contract is in force with various law firms in a majority of county governments in ttie State of Texas. 1 submit that its legality is settled.

Second, is it ethkal? Ttiere are precise regulattons published by statute regulating the conduct of Commisstoners Court in employing outside attorneys.

They have been fully complied with. 1 have executed a conflkt of interest affidav it required by

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Tha Paisano continued f r o m page 2 law, as tias my partner, Mr. William D. Bailey. There is not the slightest hint of any ethkal questton. Tlie contract was approved by a 4-1 vote. The contract was supported by both Republican and Democratk members of the Court. CMstrkt Clerk. Tom Rickhoff; Tax Assessor-Collector, Ben Shaw; Distiict Attorney, Bill White, as well as the county auditor.

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Oliver Lewis, supported executton of the contract. A publk hearing was hekl and over ten witnesses testified in favor of the contract and no one testified against it. It was, in ef feet, approved after great publkity and publk tiearing. vir tually by the unanimous act of everyone involved in county govemment. The suggestton that ttie execution of ttie contract was politkalli' motivated is absurd.

Finally, is it in tfie best in terest of tfie county? During the year 1980, the first year in operatton in tax collection, we more than doubled the prior year's collections and as a consequence, county govemment has been able to reopen some ctosed medkal facilities and provide funds for necessary ser vices. The citizens who paid their taxes greatly benefitted from the execution of the contract. Because some people

don't pay their taxes, all of the other people are dsadvantaged.

County Commissioners Court in January analyzed the problem of in-house costs in duplicating my law firm's ser vices and ttie concluston was ttiat it would be greater than our estimated fee. Also, County govemment is prohibited from the letting of professtonal con tracts on a bid l>asis. Tlie reason is that the quality of pro

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in concluston, let me say I believe Commissioners Court has acted in ttie publk interest.

By so doing, Bexar County tias experienced the most successful tax collection effort in the history of the State of Texas. We are well on our way to becoming a model for tax collections throughout the State and natton. No less is our goal.

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March 10,1981 The final character in the play is Maurice Marsac as l-lenri Monceau, a would-be suitor of Miss Arden. Marsac was bom and educated in France. He has appeared on stage, films and televiston. Some of his credits include, "Come Hy With Me," "Mission Impossible," and "Saint Joan."

Fiesta Dinner Theatre has provided another entertaining production for theatre patrons.

The performance is humorous, the actors are excellent in their characterizations and the atmosphere created is conducive to relaxation

Russian Art on Display at Art Institute Tfie San Antonio Art Institi ;tfc and Trinity University's International Studies Program present "Beyond the l-6bl<ing Glass; "^he Other Art ol Russia," a collection of Avantgarde works by Russian diss! dent artists. The si aw opens Tuesday March 10, 1981 from 6 00 8(X)pm. at the Art In stitute Gc)lierv and runs through S^turdav. April 4, 1981.

Special lectures which accom pany tht' exhibition are; Sarah Burke's "The Other Art of Russia" Thursday March 12, 1981 and John Bowlt's "Art of thff Twenties" Thursday, March 19. 1981 Both are at 8:00 p m at the Art Institute Gallery.

Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m.

4 (K) p.m The An Institute, located at bOOO North New Braunfcis, is closed Thursdays and Sun days.

Handicapped Alternative Offered A new comtriunity for handicapped adults is fjeing planned for development in the Bocme area. Known as New Freedoms Community fpr Adults, its aims are to provide opportunities for physical, social and vocational freedoms to persons with a wide range of disabilities. Tfie program emphasizes a strong emphasis on continuing education, as well as ob-training skills. Program Director and founder is Dr.

David R. Boiling, a practk:ing gynecologist/obstetrician, who is still actively engaged in raising funds from the kx:al community. Persons interested in contributing to or learning more about tfie New Freedoms Community for Adults may call 222-9955 or write P.O. Box 12914, San Antonk), 78212.

DavM Wettberg. Lhria Qenise and Brooks West (Photo by Nan Ellsey.)

In "A Single Indiscretion."

Carver Jazz

Eve Arden Stars

Comedy Airs at Fiesta Playhouse

by Linda Koehler The honeymoon is over.

Maggie Higgins, portrayed by Livia Genise, is angrily packing her clothes when her husband of five weeks, John "Jiggs" Higgins, played by David Westbcrg, saunters in. He imnnediately assumes the role of the ruler of the roost, complete v7ith slippers, newspaper,, and his hand outstretcficd for a. drink The stage is now set for Klesfa Dinner Theatre' current production, "A Single Indiscretion."

This mirthful comedy stars Eve Arden as hfennie Higgins; Brooks West as Wilbur Cavendish; Patricia Ripley as Maiy Cavendish; MaurkÂť Marsac as Herat Monceau; and Genise and Westkterg. ' Arden, as Higgins, portrays the mother of Jiggs, who has been married five times and ilii search of husband number six, Arden began her theatrical career at the Akazar Ttieatre in San Francisco and went on to appear in televiston and films.

She has progressed from everyone's favorite school teacher in tDur Miss Brcxiks," CLASSIFIED A D S F e m a l e roomate wanted t o share a two-bedroom mobile home located three minutes from the UTSA campus.

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to the high school principal in the movie "Grease." Arden also received an Academy Award nomination as best supporting actress in the movie, "Mildred Pierce."

Arden has been married for thirty years to Brooks West and they have four grown children.

In the play, West humorously portrays Wib Cavendish, a man married for thirty years to a prudish, sainthood seeking woman. He is coached by Arden on the steps to be taken for a successful single indiscre tion After graduation from The University of Texas at Austin, West liegan his acting career in summer stock theatre in Long Island. He met Arden casually in an agent's office. Later, Barry Sullivan, wfio was to appear in "Over 21," a summer stock tour, suggested West as a luplacement. Arden was also appearing in the play and their life together began.

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a chauvinistic cad to a caring and sfiaring marriage partner.

by Tercjsa Ross Westfierg has appeared in "Cabaret" opposite Lucie Amaz On Febniarv 2nd, 1981, a and "A Shot In The Dark" with new club. The Black American EIke Sommer, besides appear- Cultural Organization was ing with JoAnne Worley, Henry chartered on the UTSA camGibson, and Jerry Lester. pus. The club was formed by VVestberg is currently a member Barbara Sheffield who currently of the National Board of Direc- holds the office of President. tors of the Screen Actors Guild The other officers are as and when he is not working is follows: Vice-President, Teresa very active in all of the political Ross; Treasurer, Gino LeVine; aspects of the industry.

S e c r e t a r y , C a r o l Ward; Westberg's marriage partner Parliamentarian, Verneda on stage is beautiful Livia Greene; Membership Representative, Alex Price; and Genise, who is a native of Brooklyn, New York. Genise Historian, Linda Oliver. appeared at the Fiesta two The main goal of the dub is years ago opposite Gary to establish a form of Black Burgfioff in "The Owl and the Culture on the LITSA campus.

Pussycat." She also played Riz- A step in this direction will be zo in "Grease" on Broadway, â&#x20AC;˘ the presentation of The Carver and has appeared on television Jazz Extension on March 25 in "Kojak," "Three's Company," from 11-1 p.m. in the Kiva and "Foul Play." Genise and her Room of the MS building. The husband, Tobias Andersen, presentation is free and open to who reside in Tujunga, Califor- the public. nia, are expecting tfieir first The Black American Cultural child.

Organization is seeking more Besides West's comecbc porGenise's mother in the play, members and encourages all intrayal of Wib, David Westberg Mary Grace Simpson Caven terested persons to attend the as Jiggs is equally mirthdish, is portrayed by Patricia meetings which are held the provoking. His character offers Ripley. Her overly religious first and third Fridays of each the audience the cheince to fervency makes tfie audience month. Meetings are scheduled witness his transformatton from guffaw with laughter. from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in room 2.02.22 of the fiB. All persons who are interested but unable Scfiool Supplies to attend tfie meetings should New & Used Text Books contact Barbara Sheffield at for UTSA Courses 674-5448.

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Education is Dangerous

Plans for

by P a n l M c B r o o m

Spring Break Spring Break is just d ^ s away and it seems many UTSA students fiave tfieir bags packed and ready to go. Recendy students were asked if tfiey had plans for the Break, here are their responses: J a m e a Procter, btobgy: 111 be in Port Aransas on a field trip for Marine Biotogy.

L o r l Vaaquez, business administratton: FU be going to the beach and to tfie lake and mayl)e to Miami.

A n t o n i o F a a d , art: HI be working on my thesis and drawings for future sculptures.

C a r o l D e m e r e . physical therapy: Fm taking an exciting trip to Wichita, Kansas to see my boyfriend who I only see once a month - all expenses paki by Boeing (Houston), tfie company fie works for.

T h o m a s Esqulvel, business data system-accounting: I plan to go to Canyon Lake for tfiree days with some brotfiers from Lamtxla Chi and female compantons to party, water ski, fish and boat. I plan on going to the Coast too.

W a d e BowUn, pre-med: 111 be going to Dallas to see my parents.

A n a F l o r e e , personnel managing: HI be going to tfie Coast and fcurgetting about school for a while.

M a t t Benavldee. marketing: Fm going to Ccinycxi Lake.

R u d y G u e r r a , chemistry: FU be going to Gilley's in Houston and to tfie Coast. Generally, FU lie screwing around.

Sandra Henderson, Ijtotogy: Fm going on a retreat with the Baptist Student Unton.

Educatton is dangerous to indivkluals. EspeciaUy liberal arts education. T o be literally educated is, literally, to be liberated. Lilierated from conformist constraints of society.

Lit)erated from strait-jacketed values and short-sighted vistons, from petty loyalities and absolutized ideas, from repressed feelings and from oppressing attitudes. Lil>erated people never stop growing; they become perpetually selfeducating persons. Forever dissatisfied, tfiey are constantly questing and questtoning. They question tfiemselves, their own motives, assumptions, and identities. Litierated people can never again have tfiat taken-forgranted security that comes from having accepted some sociciUy assigned kJentity. Such educated ones are often a w k w a r d l y self-conscious about everything. They are often misunderstood and tonely. Unsettled in themselves, they are disquieting to otfiers.

Tfiey find it hard to make any long-term commitments.

Change, though it means litteratton, can be painful and ccmfusinq. You may wonder "why" so F a c u l t y and staff of T h e l U T S A a r e Invited t o sub{mlt c o m m e n t a r l e e t h a t jmlght b e of Interest t o the igeneral community of U T S A . F a c u l t y a n d staff I n put is e x t r e m e l y v a l u a b l e and The Paiaano w e l c o m e s the opportunity to provide a forum for UTS A profeeeors. A r t i d e e should be e u b m l t t e d i n c a r e o f this newepaper t o Box 1 8 8 . C a m p u s M a i l .

much you cannot honestly answer "who am T anymore.

Yes, such liberating educatton is dangerous to individuals—yet it also offers the means for fcMrging new rdes and goals, freely.

Education is dangerous to society, too. For educated, liberated, "whys" people do not readily submit to authority.

Society depends on quiet compliance to insidkxis norms as weU as to instituted and enforced mles and regulations. People who question, who think for themselves, who test tmthclaims in tfie open market-place of ideas, are perceived as a threat. Liberated people are free from control, sometimes out of control. Yes, educated people are dangerous to society.

Universities, when ttiey are true to their calUng, are centers of liberating educatton. They are electrk: with creativity, controversy, and the conflict of innovative kleas. Claims to absolute truth are challenged unflinchingly, and relativized by alternative world-views. A university can be a seed-bed for liberating people for life-bhg growth.

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universities

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social institutions—instruments of socialization and conformity.

Tfiose who run tfiem know how lifierating educatton can be.

That's why it's seldom allowed!

And that's why someone must speak up for the cause of a tmly liberating educatton.

Christians believe you can "know the truth—the truth that sets you free." (John 8:31) They f>elieve you should "not be conformed to society, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind." (Romans 12:2) The source of their power to do this, they believe, is not in themselves—not merely an adolescent rebellion against the status quo. father, "where the spirit of the Ijord is, tfiere is f r e e d o m (2 C o r i n t h i a n s 3:17)—and "if the Son sets you free, you arefr-eeindeed," (John 8:36)—'For still more fieedom Christ has set us free" (Galatians 5:1).

Indeed, educatton can l>e dangerous.

And chris tians—liberated, educated christians—are doubly dangerous. For they will insist that educatton serve its misston of lit)eratton, and not fall short by serving some lesser purpose that can crush the spirit.

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Needs Input R E W A R D — for students interested in serving on the University Program Council.

The University Center Program Council is looking for UTSA students to serve as the decision making, coordinating, evaluating and recommending body for programs of both social and culture value.

Students must be currently enrolled, in good academic standing with a minimum overall GPA of 2.25. They must also be enrolled for at least 9 undergraduate semester hours or 6 graduate semester hours.

Each applicant must submit the prescribed application which is available in the Office of the Dean of Students and applications should be turned in to the office of the Dean of Students by 5:00 p.m. by March 27th. Interviews will be scheduled after March 27th.

The University Center Program Council is also interested in finding out what type of programs the students of UTSA are interested in having on campus. Programs can be art exhibits, tournaments, or concert bands, whatever you want to see at UTSA. If you have any suggestions or ideas write them down and give them to the of fice of the Dean of Students or contact Sheryl Scotka at 3405779

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Exotic-Erotic Dance Course Offered at UTSA

Karen Sakamoto, Patricia Webb and Francesea Canaies.

by Isabel Perez-Ralston Want to leam to dance? Not disco, punk rock, or eyen good d ' rock n roll, but a dance much, much older—thousands of years old, in fact—the fine, sensual art of belly-dancinq!!

Free lessons in this expressive dance are available to all students every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., upstairs in the Convocatkin Center. Classes are taught by Dr. Judith Sobre (professor of Art History) and her assistants, Karen Sakamoto (art major), Francesea Canaies (education), Patricia Webb (graduate) and Joni Terry (psychokigy), who are currently enrolled at UTSA.

One mig^t have caught these ladies' esthetk: performance at Best Fest last semester. They have also entertained at the Masters of Fine Arts Exhibit, the Beaux Arts Ball and Fiesta UTSA "80, among others. Their most recent performance was March 6th at Riversance. They are scheduled to entertain dur ing the city's Fiesta celebration and are planning a very special performance for Fiesta UTSA '81 (April 17th) when some new dancers will make their debut.

Belly dancing holds millenniums of culture and tradition; it is an art, a form of expression, a means pf communicating one's thoughts and moods, a way of revealing one's imagination througjh one's body.

STNP Faces Economic Woes byEdConroy There are serious economk: problems confronting the South Texas Nuclear Project, affecting all of us in San Antonio.

It is not iniellectudlly credible to assert that nuclear power, particularly STNP, will savr us money in the kxig run. We are tokl. for example, that STNP will save San Antonians $300 millkm by the year 2000. This figure, however, is based upon a comparison of natural gas prices with uranium prices. Yet the federal goMemment has mandated that utilities cease burning natural gas. Consequently, the real cost comparison is between coal and nuclear. As CPS figures show, these costs are now comparable, with the greater

likelihood of future cost increases coming from problems with the whole nuclear fuel system, including uranium, rhese problems, though, are not unique to the South Texas Nuclear Project (STNP). Many other nuclear energy,' projects are in difficult straits, as well as the electric utility companies that own them. In some states, for example Washington, the utility problems are so sever that bankmptcy kxwns as a real possibility. While such situations do not yet characterize the utilities of South Texas, large STNP investments have already contributed to a reductfcxi in Houston L i ^ t and Power's Bond Rating by Moody's, a Wall Street stock analyst and rating servk%. According to the Southwest

Energy and Utility Watch, January 1981, Houston's rating dropped from AA to A. This means that it will be harder for HL&P to sell its bonds in an already d e p r e s s e d bond market. In additkxi, electric utility bonds, such as those of HL&P and San Antonto's City Publk: Service, must return neariy ten percent interest, the maximum usury rate, to their investors. This is in marked contrast to an interst rate of three to five percent for utilities only a few years ago. Cleariy, utilities, and nuclear power plants, are not the exciting investment opportunities that they once were believed to be.

What this means for the electric utility industry, and for the rate payers in general, is hard times.

Here in South Texas, the problems of STNP continue to escalate, despite concerted efforts to bring them under control. The most staggering problem is the dramatic increase in construction costs. In 1975.

Westinghouse estimated that total costs of construction for the entire STNP would be $750,000,000. At present, sbc years later, and after a ten month work-stoppage. costs have risen to $2.7 billion. That, at least, is the official CPS figure. Estimated completion date of the first reactor unit is 1984, and 1986 for the second unit. However, costs may continue to rise beyond the $2.7 billkxi figure due to a variety ot factors, both economk: and politk:al.

Despite a near tripling of construction costs, CPS still maintains that the average cost of a nuclear KWH will be less than that of a coal KWH. They give the projected ffcvires, for 1964, of 4.4C/KWH for nuclear, and 8.2C/KWH for coal. The present cost of coal energy for San Antonk} is near 5C/KWH, according to CPS, ck>se to the prelected cost for nuclear.

History proves t h o u ^ , that it is hard to reliably project energy costs, and such projections are not free from political pressures. The 8.2C/KWH coal cost may be as overestimated as the 4.4C/KWH nuclear cost may be seriously underestimated. It shouM be noted that due to rising constmctkxi costs, CPS had to increase the estimated cost of nuclear, basing that cost upon a projected relatively stable price of uranium. Nevertheless, as construction costs continue to rise, and completkxi date remains three years away, there is room to wonder when perKWH cost of nuclear STNP

energy may surpass that of coal.

San Antonk) has a 28% interest in STNP, whk:h means that f i ^ t now our share is projected to be about a biUion dollars. CPS informed City Council on February 5th that it woukl be asking for a tenpercent rate hike for San Antonio consumers this year to gerferate additional income, some o t ^ sure to go into the STNP. CPS also asked for, and received. City Council approval of another $75 million bond issuarKe to pay for additfcxial costs of the STNP. Sentiment on the courKil is divided, yet the majority support the STNP commitment.

In dealing with the arguments of politk:ians who promise that nuclear power will attract industry, create jobs and foster economic development, we have to confront rhetoric with reality. Given the extremely unstable condition of the nuclear industry, and the nearbankruptcy of some utilities that have invested too heavily in it, San Antonio's participation in STNP may well be beyond our means. It is defk:it spending on a grand scale.

Given the increasing costs of STNP., cind City Council's inability to contro' problems at the construction iite, t' • time has cof le San Antonians tc serious consider either selling our shait: of STNP to Houston, continuing with coal and lignite, or, expk>ring jpossibilities of reduced electrical consumption throu^ better insulation, solar, wind and bk>mass energy. The options are already part of the energy politks mainstream in many other parts of our country.

Economic health and devebpment means affordable electric power for all the people.

We are being t a u ^ t an extremely expensive lesson by STNP; can we really afford it?

Can our children afford it?

OOTSA Pianning •Meeting Set

by Frances Botello Plans fci the F<^ji:h Annual Fiesta UTSA (OOTSA), set for Friday, April 17, from 12-5 p.m. in the Sombrilla area are now being made by the SRA and the council of Presklents.

Fiesta UTSA is sponsored by the SRA and put on by campus organizattons and is one of the largest money-making efforts for the organizattons.

A meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. at HB 2.01.04 to discuss the details of the Fiesta. Applicattons for booths will be handed out at this meeting. The Presidents of organizations should attend or send representatives in their place. The deadline for accepting applications will be March 27. A fifteen dollar deposit is required of all partk:ipating organizations and will be returned after the Fiesta, provided their area is left clean of debris.

Tentative plans for the Fiesta agenda include a speech by the Grand Marshall and a performance by the UTSA Jazz Band. A top name band is also expected to perform.

There will be a contest for the best decorated booth with first, second and third places in three categories whtoh will be based on originality, decorations, and costumes. Ribbons and certiftoates will be awarded to the winning booths.

The Fiesta UTSA committee, with Kirk Dockery as chairman, is open to suggesttons and kleas from students. Please contact the SRA offtoe or attend the March 11th meeting.

INTERESTING FACTS No man ovar roao to fh« fop attar having s e many talluroa oarly in hl« Mo tlian Ulyaaoa Orant who bocamo ProaUont ot tho Utiltod Stmtoa In 1»»9.

In the first port of his adult life. Grant triad farming and failed.

He went into the real estote business and failed.

He set up a store and failed.

He went into the Army and was discharged for drunkeness.

But ofter passing his 40th birthdoy he straightened himself out, and went on to achieve the highest office in tt>e land.

And, here's another interesting fact...

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UTSA Will Walk In '81, '82, '83...

by Caaey Magan Walking is good for you.

Really, it is! Doctors all over the world prescribe walking, especially a fast-paced walk — a brisk walk. It keeps the legs in good shape, ft exercises just about every muscle in your body and, most importantly, it's the simplest way to make sure the old cardiovascular system is exerting itself just a litde. Yes, walking is healthy and can be fun.

Imagine walking hand-inhand with your loved one through a green and luscious park on a warm spring day — oh, that wonderfully romantic ambulatory invention! Or think of the thousands that walked (so what if they marched?) to Pretoria. They had such a marvetous time they even wrote a song about it! I praise thee oh amble, strut, hobble and stride.

Yes, walking is healthy, erijoyable and necessary. If you don't believe it's necessary in this world of fast-paced technology, just try parking your car on the UTSA campus — youll soon see exactly how necessary walking is.

Walking Pools You might as well leam to tove walking, 1 mean. If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em! After all, it's healthy, it can be fun and, as we all know too well, it's necessary. Why not make it into an enjoyable experience? I enviston walkingpools in the future. They will meet in two prime tocations: UTSA Blvd. and FM 1604. If the groups meet before morning classes, the University will serve coffee and doughnuts before the masses begin their long journey, and when the night walking-pools meet, they'll be served their chotoe of beer and pretzels or white wine with cheese and crackers.

Think of the fun, think of the many, many people you will meet through these walkingpools! Once out of the University atmosphere, you may run (or walk) into them in the grocery store, on the riverwalk or at the record-store, and you will in-, stantly recall your fellows t r u t t e r . You may not remember his name, but you. will surely recognize his gait.

Save yourself time eund effort.

If you arrive during msh hour for the morning classes, don't go to lot 4 in front of the library because youll only find yourself driving around and around and around looking for a space that someone may have missed in their delirium and panto. Youll only have to drive to Lot 3 where youll find no better luck.

And for those of you who love the excitement and the risk of paikbig in a C A R P O O L or RESERVED slot...BEWARE!There are from three to four University Pdtoemen working the campus who don't take too kindly to your challenge.

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pass by Lots 6 and 7, and don't even think about the prime spots in Lot 8 — Park as soon as you find a space — it's your only chance. So what if you are ctoser to Boeme than you are to school, so what if you're jM-actically sitting on top of USAA? Walking is good for you, remember! The back of lot 1 and the back of Lot 8 and Lot 5 is where youll find your salvation. No, you are not hallucinating — you have found an empty spot at UTSA during peak hours — now take jt!

In order to help you even more with your trek from car to building and back again, I've come up with some estimated

Those leg* were made for walking!

How Far Is Far? Accept the fact that you will have to walk a short distance from car to building. I realize that 1604 and UTSA Blvd. are not 'short distances' away, but in this time of turmoil Fd suggest you re-define 'short distances.'

It really isn't that far to go for a fine educatton, I mean, some people still insist on walking a mile for a camel!

September 1 1980 to January 1981 there were more than 1,740 parking violations cited.

UT-Boerne??

Here's what you can do to save yourself some time and trouble: if you arrive between nine in the morning and twelve noon, don't even attempt to drive into Lots 4, 3, or 2 on the North Campus. If you are coming by way of UTSA Blvd.,

time-departures and arrivals for those who park in these Lots.

Depending on weight and stride, it takes the average person approximately 7.5 minutes to walk from Lot 8 to either the bookstore, SE Building or Art Building. From Lot 1 to the lobby of the HB, it takes about 10 niinutes (if you don't decide to wait for the elevator cut four minutes off estimation.) Of course, in rain or sleet or the

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hot Texas sun, two and a half more minutes must be added on for a close approximation.

Now if you run from car to building, considerable time is cut, but then those extra minutes must again be added on to account for the catching of breath, blotting of perspiration on upper lip, and the straightening of ties before entering the classroom. Just take your time and enjoy your walk...you're doing your body a favor. $1000 Spaces I hear people screaming about how the University must put new parking spaces in — that there are none to be found.

How wrong they are. These people just don't like to walk.

Where would new parking spaces be put anyway? On the other side of 1604, or possibly in the building themselves for those more slothful? The fact is. there arc 514 additional slots as compared to the 79-80 year, and believe it or not, each slot cost tlie University approx $1000.00 to install. 1 couldn't believe it either. I even told Mr. Powell, Business Manager, that I'd put in new spaces for half the cost, but no go. So instead of asking for new and extravagantly priced parking spaces, why don't we see that in the future the thousands ol dollars are spent on outfitting each and every late—arriving student with a pair of running shoes and sweatsuit? Don't you see, we may run in '81, but we've been doing it all along — let's see new soft-drink cups in the cafeteria with our success story written on them!

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Toward a UTSA Mythology

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by D u s t y Rhodes Have you ever notk:ed that it is impossible to walk from any one place to another on this campus in a straight line? There is inevitably a plot of green plants w i t h u n o b t r u s t i v e sprinklers going, or a staircase askance from the doorway, that forces you to make several right angle adjustments while trying to walk from point A to point B. And, of course, there is that rampway between the library and the H B building whk:h must surely rank as one of the great architectural wonders of Western man; you wonder why it is there.

The intention must have been to break up the monotony of the pedestrian traffk: fk>w and add a little variety of adventure to each of our lives. This and several other features of UTSA's physk:al plant, has given rise to some rather amusing speculatk>n on the part of some of the more demerited members of the student body. 1 remember some crazy conversatk)ns 1 have had in the past with a few former students and I would like to pass akxig some old rumors, just to keep them alive.

Have you heard the one about the Presklent's offke and all the Dean's offk:es having little trap doors in the ceiling so that if they are ever stormed by rebeiUous students they can sneak out and perhaps be rescued by hebcopter? This, 1

suppose, is to avoid the possibility of them being hekl hostage, thereby forcing the Board of Regents to transfer milltons of dollars in student grants to Algerian bank accounts.

And did you ever wonder where all those trucks go after they pass those automatk: check p o i n t s and drive underneath the buildings? The big sink hole out in the north parking lot area indicates that there are caves underneath the UTSA campus. Somedav.while they are blasting awav <tt the quarries, the whole Peace Library may collapse uitu a huge underground cavern. Or maybe there already are a few basement levels to this university complex. Do we really need an air conditkxiing unit the size of a supermarket? What is that thing intended to provide?

Only the most paranoid conspiracy theorist, the kind of person who imagines elaborate explanattons for that piece of architectural sculpture near the parking b t behind the arts building, could enjoy this kind of reckless speculatkxi. For all of you who are firmly convinced that all they do in the miles of heavily defended office space over at USAA is sell insurance, this artkrle probably makes no sense. But the only thing stranger than fantasy is ttie truth.

Not that it coukl ever happen here! The only thing that m i ^ t arouse a student uprising at

ON STAGE UTSA these days woukl be if ROTC members were toW they were no kmger alkiwed to wear their uniforms to class. Or, perhaps if the business department was told that management was no bnger consklered a valkl academk: subject, or if Datapoint announced that they were no bnger hiring, there might be a stir. If there ever was a student demonstratbn at UTSA, the marchers would have to be able to make a kst of well coordinated 9 0 degree turns, and if they ever lost control of the rampway in front of the library—it would be all over.

SRA Strives to Meet Student Needs

by K a t h y P a r k The Student Representative Assembly, being a representative servk^ 90up, has canted out a number of projects that have benefited UTSA studenU which some people may tend to overkxik or not be aware of.

Although minor project*, the SRA has provkled students with suggestton boxes uwlcomkig comments or complaints, an addMfonal dhange machine at UTSA

in the Science-Education buikling, and at one time looked into the need for more towels in the Convocatkxi Center.

In a broader sense, the SRA has sent letters to our state legislature in concem for the PUF program. In a recent issue conceming the standards of qulaity at the University of Texas at Austin, the SRA responded in defense of UTSA's academic quality in an effort to uphoM UTSA's rising reputatton of academic ex ceUence.

On campus, ttie SRA coi' tacted members of tlie rateterstaff requesting ttiat evening tiours \x sctieduled. Hbr r^ personnel were d s o approaih ed t>y ttie SRA one semestei lu extend Hbraiy hours into ttie n i ^ t during final exams. Last fall, ttie SRA was responsit)le for ttie registratbn of over 500 voters.

The SRA has also provkleH some entertainment on campus inttie fonn of Bestfest, Fiesta UTSA, and with a numtwr of m o v i e s t h a t are s h o w n periodically t l v o u ^ tlie year.

Dr. JucKth Whatley. faculty advisor to die SRA. takes pride in saying that. T h i s year's SRA tiak made numerous attempts t o b o k into student needs and respond to tfiose needs," as can be seen on campus.

Presently the SRA is boking into the possitiUities of a chiM care program, lockers for students, a student foium with SRA members, and an available fund for student organizattons. Ttiey are also reevaluating ttie necessity of the University Life Awards and the rules which govern tlie awards.

The SRA continues to strive toward meeting the needs of the student. Ttierefore, student input is important if ttie SRA is to be an effective organizatkxi.

S u f f a M o i b c r e of T h e P a i e a n o svlll eoon b e • c U Ing tickets t o t h d r Sprli^lfcst C o l d w a t l o n . T h e ^ r t y is t c n t a t h i d y p l a i m « d for t h e first or sccoad id I n A p r i l . L o o k for HMMre details in t h e ;t issne of T h e P a i e a n o and get ready to c e l e b r a t e nrlth fries sittaic, b e v e r a g e s a n d

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Problems of Handicapped Brought to Light

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by Tsrssa Ross Handicapped students at UTSA have facilitated access to elevators, specified parking spaces, and they can also get assistance in typing and note taking. However, many prol)lems do exist. For example, there are problems getting in and out of some doors (see pictures bebw). Since there is only one riunp leading to the patb area, handicapped students coming from the HB or MS txiildings must go around the patb area to ttie opposite side of ttie Sombrilla to get in. Also,

that doors are too heavy or spring loaded and the concept of the push-pull doors makes it very difficult for physbally handicapped people to negotiate the buildings. Ttie other exceptbn is the concept of the double doors conceming restrooms in the buildings in my partkrular case. The only restroom I can get in and out of is on ttie second fbor of the SB." Buff Akers, wtio pointed out the specifk: area shown in the ptiotographs added, i feel that ttie ptiotograptis speak lor

However, more funding is being sought. Recently, Dr. James Wagener, President of The UT SA, requested an additional $132,(XX) for modifications to handicapped facilities. This request has been reviewed and has received recommendation from the legislative budget

board. Before the funds can be obtained, the request must be passed by the legislature. If and when the money is obtained, it will bt' used for Improvements in the restrooms and pcirking lots. The money will also be used to constni.' a bus shelter behind the HB

Carpooling Explained

by Y v e t t e C l a r k

ttwie Is no bus stielter l)etiind the hIB where the VIA bus transporting the handbapped makes its stops. Pertiaps ttie most frustratfaig problem, is that the stalls in some of the bathrooms are not wide enous^, therefore making use of tlie facilities inconvenient and not private.

When asked about the specifb problems ttiey were having on campus, one handicapped student, Howard C>onatioe, replied, Ttiere aren't too many problems except wtien elevators get crowded and ttiere is no elevator in ttie convocation center or downstairs in the PE building."

Richard Faubion commented, 'Overall the campus is accessible with the exceptbn

tliemselves."

In a recent interview with George E. Mangrem, Director of the UTSA Physteal Plant, Mar)grem stated that UTSA has to al>ide by certain requirements l>y law and that UTSA meets ttiem all. He continues to say that these regulations do not require modifications such as automatic doors or a bus sh ^Itcr. The doors for the handicapped of each building (designated by a stbker) open to a wider extent and easier than the other doors.

The same applies to specified doors to ttie bathroom stalls.

The handicapped do suffer some inconveniences; neverttieless, ttie lack of funds makes further modifications impossible.

During registration every semester one activity that should involve everyone at UT SA is the filling out of Carpool Program cards. But what exactly is the Carpool Program?

Started in 1978, the progrnm provides a way to help students to save on gas and to help control parking problems. Belinda Rangel, of the UTSA Parking and Traffic Committee, states, T l i e biggest problem with the program is that there are too many students who do not tum in their cards, therefore no cross references can be made, there are also delays with the program because the committee tries to get as much data as they can and sometimes there are simply no matches."

Ttie cards are sent to ttie Energy Conservatton Program's Department of Traffic and Transportation where representative Jim McMichael receives the computer feedout. A carpod printout notice is sent hack and those cards with matching grid numbers arc then notified by the campus Parking and Traffic Committee.

However, UTSA students can also participating in the program without filling out the computer cards. This can be accomplished b>y simply going

by campus police tieadquaners and signing up the people that will be In a certain carpool.

Only 5% of the student population takes part in the program eventhough carpool stickers cost only $3.00 per semester whereas general park ing stickers are $15.(X) per school year. The committee

The Phi Beta Lambda will feature, as guest speaker, Mr. John Jones of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc. at their next meeting Wednes day, March the 11th at 1:(X) p.m. In HB 3.04.28. Mr. Jones will discuss technological in novations In the Finance In dustry. Ail interested persons are welcome. believes that If more students became aware of the criteria set forth by the Board of Regents on this program they would realize the possible benefits at tainable from participation.

More students would then be encouraged to fill out the cards thereby strengthening the program and making It more effective.

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CISPES Hoids Press Conference

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In a CISPES meeting on Thursday, February 26, Ramon Cardona, a representative of ttie Democratic Revolutbnaiy Front of El Sah/ador, spoke to a group of about 75 students. El Salvadorian revolutionary sympathizers, and CtSPES members and then requested contributions to be used to tielp promote the solklarity movement in the U.S. (Citizens in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) Cardona, who was introduced by the spokeperson for CISPES, Ramon Valdez, began his speech by stating the history behind the revolution. He then went on to critize ttie US Govemment for supjsorting the ruling junta of El Salvador.

Cardona stated ttiat under ttie pretense of trying to keep a communist government out of power, ttie Reagan Adnr^istrat b n was in actuality supporting an undemocratic, repressive regime.

Acknowledging communist support, ttie speaker claimed ttiat the rebels were not communist in phik>sophy. T t i e y ' r e just trying to overthrow a govemment which does not represent ttie people," Cardona explained. T h e administration, knowing full well the ten million dollars in military akl that ttiey are sending to El Salvador is being used to maintain the stdtus quo, publtely states that any revolt will allow ttie communists to take over the countiV" Cardona claimed that many governmental institutions have

come out in support of ttie rebels inchiding the U N and West Germany, wtiose govemment tias expressed ttie belief that even if tlie communist forces dkl gain control of ttie country it would he a better situation ttian ttie present one existing in El Salvador wtiere 2 % of the fxipulation own more than 6 0 % of the land. He con tended, "ttie US is in the minority of nations tielieving ttie junta should stay in power."

He went on to say ttiat they want the people of the US to keep the US Govemment from intervening in El Salvadorian affairs so that the people of El Salvador can establish a government whk:h is commensurate with their needs.

Following the talk a question and-answer period took place and an informd questioning period followed.

Salvadorian Speaks at UTSA The folic Ing statements w e r e maot: a t a Joint press c o n f e r e n c e a t t e n d e d by Central America Solidarity from the San Antonio College; the Committee In S o l i d a r i t y w i t h the P e o p l e of E l S a l v a d o r f r o m t h e Univesity of T e x a s a t S a n A n t o n i o ; the E c u m e n i c a l C o m m i t t e e In S o l i d a r i t y w i t h t h e People of E l

Salvador; L a t i n A m e r i c a Assistance; a n d t h e T r i n i ty University Latin America Assistance Forum.

According to the H u m a n Rights C o m m i s sion, since January 1 9 8 0 . over 1 3 . 0 0 0 Innocent people have been m u r d e r e d In E l Salvador.

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chdiocese of E l Salvador, over 8 0 % of the d e a t h s were attributed to the military and param i l i t a r y forces.

T h e church has t a k e n a n active role t o protest the m i l i t a r y repression In E l S a l v a d o r . Becauae of Its r o l e , seven priests, including Archbishop Romero, have been assasinated, a n d twentyseven priests a r e In political e x i l e . Recently w e l e a r n e d of the r a p e a n d m u r d e r of four American religious leaders.

I t must b e emphaslaeed, t h a t contrary t o the S t a t e Department's position, the situation in El

S a l v a d o r is not o n e of a " c e n t r i s t " government t r y i n g t o m a k e p e a c e betw e e n the ultra-left a n d t h e ultra-right e x t r e m i s t s .

T h e situation is o n e i n w h i c h the Junta g o v e m m e n t i& this ultra-right, w a g i n g a c a m p a i g n of repression against the p e o p l e of E l S a l v a d o r .

T h e resistance movem e n t is supported by the church, national trade unions, small b u s i n e s s m e n , university students, and professional organizations.

E v e n t h e m a j o r i t y of N a p o l e o n D u a r t e ' s Christian Democratic Party have Joined the resistance.

The State Department t o l d us t h a t there w o u l d be a thourough investigat i o n r e g a r d i n g the m u r d e r of t h e f o u r A m e r i c a n religious leaders. F o r m e r Ambassador White s t a t e d t h a t n o meaningful Investigation Is ongoing regarding t h e d e a t h of the four A m e r i c a n s .

W h e n f o r m e r Secretary of S t a t e M u s k l e w a s I n S a n A n t o n i o he s t a t e d that Napoleon Duarte w a s elected by the people of E l Salvador. Y e t w e

saw D u a r t e s t a t e In his i n a u g u r a l address ( a i r e d o n P B S . J a n u a r y 18). t h a t h e afiologixed t h a t h e could not b e e l e c t e d , but t h a t h e h a d t o b e a p p o i n t e d to his position b y t h e m i l i t a r y generals.

N o w the S t a t e D e p a r t m e n t is t r y i n g t o Justify a n escalation of U.S. I n volvement in E I S a l v a d o r by i m p l i c a t i n g t h e I n volvement of such countries as C u b a , the Soviet Union, China. Vietnam.

Ethiopia, a n d N i c a r a g u a .

Recently t h e f o r m e r U . S . ambassador to El Salvador d u r i n g t h e K e n nedy administration stated publicly t h a t C u b a has been used as a scapegoat f o r t h e last twenty y e a r s , whenever the poor have d e m a n d e d social reforms f r o m t h e d i c t a t o r i a l oligarchy.

P i n o c h e t of Chile.

D u v a l i e r of H a i t i , S o m o z a of N i c a r a g u a , a n d now D u a r t e of E l Salvador have a l l used t h e p r e t e x t of a l l e g e d C u b a n involvement to Justify further U.S. support. This supix>rt has been used t o further suppress social reforms.

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IsRA Retains •Sponsorship of UL Awards Sponsorship of the University Life Awards was the main order of business at the Februaury 25th SRA meeting.

At the previous week's meeting, the SRA had voted to give up its sponsorship of the University Life Awards (ULA).

Ramon Valdez, Pairliamentarian, in oppositkxi to SRA support of the ULA, stated.

T h e elitists at UTSA are the only students who benefit."

Mark Bruno, representing the College of Business, presented a petition containing fifty si^iatures requesting that the SRA reconskter its.positkm on the ULA. Bruno pointed out that it would not be in the best interests of the students to do away with the ULA. He further commented that these awards served to recognize the outstanding achievements of those students who, as Bruno stated, "liad worked to make UTSA a better university."

In the debate that folbwed, Jane Duckworth, of the Dean of Students Office, pointed out that the SRA, itself, had the power to set all guidelines govening the selection process of the ULA. A roll-call vote was taken on the ULA issue and the motion calling for retention of ULA sponsorship by the SRA was passed.

A committee was then formed to handle the responsibility of making recommendations for this year's University Life Awards.

Other business discussed during this SRA meeting included tfie rescheduling of the El Salvador debate for late March.

Due to President Reagan's budget cuts in the U.S. Foreign Policy Diviskxi, a spealier representing pro-U.S. involvement in El Salvador could not be obtained unless the SRA funded the s^/eaker's airfare to San Antonk).

In the last order of business.

Kirk Dockery was appointed the new chairperson of the Fiesta UTSA (OOTSA) Com mittee. The initial meeting for all organizatkms planning to sponsor a booth was then scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th at 1:00 p.m. in HB 2.01.10.

The SRA meeting of March 4th was not held due to the lack of a quorum.

UTSA studants at Miliw party, (Photo courtesy of Monice ilarkonridar).

salesmen," comments Spears.

They have a quota to meet, superiors to please, and ttiey certainly will not take the time to explain the possible problems to a potential recruit.

Students wtio are considering joining ttie armed forces should have tlie benefit of seeing both skies of the story t)efore enlisting."

"Xii^ounselors and teactiers wtio are in a position to give advice on enlistment stiouki be aware of the kxipholles in the enlistment contract which put ttie enlistee at a distirKt disadvantage, and in fact, offer very few guarantees," says Spears.

Ttiey stiould be aware of ttie problems many enlistees face.

F(»' example, verbal promises are often made by recruiters. If ttie military should not come ttirough with what the recruiter promised, ttie enlistee tias no legal rfcourse." ' Another problem en-

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countered by enlistees is ttie fact that many important souncfing job titles (such as comt>at engineer) tum out to he dull, meaningless jobs with no applk^tion to civilian positions.

Many military jobs tiave no civilian counterpart, and thus ttie training is often useless after you get out of ttie military."

Additional information on A S V A B , JROTC, R O T C , DEP, military reouitment, and ottier aspects of militarism in education may he obtained by writing to: The Pre-Enlistment Counseling Program, CCCO, 2208 South ST., Phila.. PA 19146.

CCCO was founded in 1948 as the Central CommittJt' fcM^ Conscientious Objectors, and is a national, non-profit agency counseling young Americans facing ttie prospect of militan,' service, or ttiose already ' • the military.

CCCO Warns of Military Influence in Schools The Central Committee for courage values which are at Conscientious Objectors, ttie odds with the goals of nation's largest draft and academic learning. And the military counseling agency, programs cost the American warns that the influence of the publk: millkins of dollars each military in our schools is grow- year. ing at epidemic propcnrtions.

—The Delayed Entry ProLarry Spears, Director of gram. The DEP encourages CCCO's Pre-Enlistment students to sign the enlistment Counseling Program, says, contract up to one year before "The last few years have seen a starting basic training. Once tremendous growth of student enlistees sign the conmilitarism in this country, and tract, they are bound by it, and much of it has been centered in discharges under the DEP are rarely granted. Each year, hunthe high schools and colleges."

According to Spears, t^"- dreds of thousands of young military now lures students people who are urKertain about throus^ meiny different pro- what to do sign up under the DEP. Once students enlist in grams, including: —The Armed Services Voca- DEP they are given bonuses for tional Aptitude Battery recruiting other students, thus becoming a sort of undercover (ASVAB). TNs is a military aptitude test administered in recruiting force. However, if a student changes his or her mind 15,000 high schools by militaiy personnd. The ASVAB test a few months later because of a has been criticized in Congress job offer, school or vocatkxial as bdng of litde help to a training possibilities, or marriage plans, it is usually too late counsdor and student expkxto get out of the military unless ing civilian occupations. counseling is sought tfirough However, the informatkxi obtained ftom the test goes to groups such as CCCO. many offkxs around the coun" O n e of the biggest try, and it is used by recruiters p r o b l e m s " says Spears, for years. Many schools never "Vesults from counsek>rs and tell their students that this is an school administrators who optkxial test. become active helpers of military recruiters. The mf'taiy —The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and often seems to be an easy way JunkMT ROTC. The college fcNT a counsekMT to offer directkxi to a student. But the ROTC and high school JROTC counselor or teacher is often program now exist in nearly 2,000 schools. The courses are unaware of the potential protau^t by ndlitaiy personnel blems and disappoin. Tients facing many enlistees." and are often of questionable academk: value. They also en"Military recruiters are

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UTSA May go Bowling Bowhng is coming to UTSA, or more to the point, UTSA is going bowling. In ttie fall of ttiis year lx>wling will be offered at UTSA as a one liour activity course. Ttie class will be tield at the 'World of Sports which is kicated alxxit a mile and a tialf east of the main campus.

According to Rocky Robinson, manager of ttie bowling lanes at the World of Sports, this may lead to lx>wling being offered as part of ttie intramural program at UTSA with UTSA eventually entering ttie collegiate lx>wling program.

A meeting was tield on Friday, Fetnuary 20th, at the Worid of Sports conceming Collegiate bowling. All univer sities in San Antonio were in-

strategic volleyball playing is displayed by both teams. (Photo

by Damaso Rodriguez).

UTSA Wins Volleyball Tournament The Over the Hill Gang, which is not quite over tlie hill yet, recently won first place in the hiealth and Physical Ed VoUeyttall tournament.

Ttie San Antonio Volleyl>all Club, previously undefeated, bst ttie first euid second set to ttie Over ttie Hill Gang two games to one.

Ttie tournament was tield at UTSA with eight teams par-

ticipating. Six teams were from UTSA with one team each from Trinity and SAC. Ttie tournament was open to students from any university or college. Ttie United States Volleyball Association co-ed rules were observed.

Trophies were awarded to ttie first, second, and ttiird place teams.

Delayed Tournaments Held at UTSA Tournaments originally sctieduled for University Center Awareness Week were conducted by ttie University Center Program Council during the week of Febmary 3 through 26 on campus. Results were announced b,' Doug Britton, Program Council member, wtio conducted ttie tournaments.

FRISBEE GOLF 1st Place Brian Scott. 2nd Place T E Oscar Ramirez. Tony Scott

FOOSBALL SINGLES 1st Place Martin L^eal. 2nd Place Steve Duncan POOL 1st Place J.D. Met calfe, 2nd Place Steve Duncan

FOOSBALL DOUBLES 1st Place Oscar Ramirez/J.D. Metcalfe, 2nd Place Charlie Maclntosti/Ray Lambert

vited. The meeOng was attended by representatives of Trinity, Our Lady of the Lake, and San Antonk) College plus several owners and managers of bowling alleys kx:ated in San Antonio. Ttie meeting was conducted by Roger D a l k i n manager of the Women's Inter natkmal Bowling Congress and the Amerk:an Bowling Congress.

At the meeting Dr. Dalkin discussed ttie future and advantages of collegiate ttowling. He pointed out ttiat bowling was not hindered h^ lack of equipment, t a d weattier or referee problems. He also pointed out that bowling is one of ttie few sports that offers a hancbcap so anyone at any level may partkripate.

Team Fiesta Wins Team Fiesta of ttie Soccer Club at UTSA wins a narrow victory over the IHyers in San Antonk) city league competition with a score of 2-1.

Ttie game was played Sunday, March 8th, at Our Lady of the Lake University at 10:00 a.m. Both teams stiared equal control of ttie first tialf with Fiesta receiving dieir first goal on a deflected t>all wtiich Davkl De Leon ctiipped in over ttie

Flyers' goalkeeper. Before ttie end of tlie first tialf, the Ryers equalized ttie score wtien Mike Leiva scored on a penalty stiot.

Fiesta dominated ttie second half of ttie geune b^ tiaving the soccer t>all consistently at the Flyers' end of ttie field. After several attenrq^ts h^ Fiesta team m e m b e r , I<evin M u r p h y , assisted t)y Danny Conte, Team Fiesta slammed ttie bal\ in for the winning goal.

Schedule of Games DATE iwiarchlS N4arch22

Opponent Eagles Green Grass

March 29

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Soccer Field Basse Rd. and McCuUou^ Our Lady of ttie Lake University Our Lady of ttie Lake University

TABLE TENNIS SINGLES 1st Place Jeff Fidone, 2nd Place Steven Wekh

TABLE TENNIS DOUBLES - 1st Place Huynh Luong/Ptiat Nguyen, 2nd Place Davkl Ng/Jeff Fkkme

Trophies were presented to tlie first place winners on Mondai/, March 2nd in ttie Temporary Student Union. Trophies were made possible b^ ttie Relial>ie Amusement Company and the University Center Program Council.

Intramural vollayball provides exciting play for team members,

Soccer to Benefit Olympics Professkxial soccer comes once again to San Antoido when tile Dallas Tornadoes meet ttie Atlanta Ctdefs in a fund-raisfrig game sponsored l>y Coca-Cola. All proceeds will go to ttie Texas Special Olympk:s. Ttie game u^l t>e played Saturday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m. at the Northskle Stadium.

Ttekets are $3.50 for general admisskxi and are available through the Soccer Club at UTSA and ottier soccer organizattons in San Antonto. For tickets call 699 6366.

Female Soccer Players Wanted Women Needed! Ttie Soccer Club at UTSA is kioking for females interested in joining a women's soccer team. So, if you are a female student, faculty or staff at UTSA and would not mind getting into stiape while learning to play soccer, call Gd FulgenkÂť at 699-6366 cw come by ttie Convocatton Center on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3:00 p.m.

Logo Contest Extended T h e Paiaano announcaa a n cxtenaion of ita logo conteat to A p r i l 3 r d .

A l t h o u ^ aeveral e n t r i ^ w e r e racelvod e a r l i e r thia aemeater. voting o n en* t r i e a w a a Inconcluaive.

T h e p r i z e for t h e beat logo entry remaina at $ 1 0 .

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