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- How to live and eat on a budget

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- Quiet places on campus

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A GREAT TIME TO BE A

ROADRUNNER

By Taylor Eighmy Preisent of UTSA

“I

have the best job in the

world .”

Photo courtesy of UTSA

As UTSA’s president, I get to spend every day thinking about how we prepare our students for their futures, ensuring they graduate with all the tools they need to live lives full of prosperity and intellectual curiosity.

It’s why I eagerly anticipate every summer as an opportunity to welcome a whole new class of Roadrunners to our campus (if you are one of them, welcome!). We’re making innovative strides to position our students for success in even bigger and better ways, and there couldn’t be a better time to be a Roadrunner.

As just one example, our Classroom to Career initiative (utsa.edu/c2c) is dramatically increasing the quantity and quality of professional engagement and experiential learning opportunities for students.

Similarly, we have several active initiatives focused on expanding our Downtown Campus (utsa.edu/ spotlights/downtown), which will provide more ways for all students—regardless of major—to connect with San Antonio’s business and non-profit communities as they prepare for future careers.

This is just the tip of the iceberg—there’s more excitement ahead for UTSA. This coming academic year we’ll continue to celebrate UTSA’s 50th anniversary, culminating in our BestFest Birthday Bash on Oct. 18 where the campus and local communities will come together for an evening of music, fun and Roadrunner spirit.

Looking further ahead, in the next couple of years we’ll start to see our Campus Master Plan come to life (utsa.edu/masterplan). Our new Science & Engineering Building is scheduled to open in spring of 2020, and several new residence halls and other projects are on the horizon.

This is a remarkable time to be at UTSA – the university of the future, situated in the city of the future.

I am privileged to serve this outstanding community as we drive toward even higher levels of excellence for the benefit of our students.

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By Tali Duarte Assistant Magazine Editor

Dorm Haks Hack s

1. Bed risers - If your closet is full and you need more space, you can make space by lifting up your bed with bed risers and put whatever necessities you need underneath.

2. Laundry sheets on fans - If your room smells of ramen noodles and stress, clip laundry sheets to a fan or AC unit for a nice fragrance.

3. Poster putty - Your student living dorm won’t allow you to thumbtack your walls, but by using poster putty, you can hang all your One Direction posters with no damage left behind.

4. Hanging shoe organizer - If you brought too many shoes from home, hang your thigh-high boots and five-inch stilettos in a hanging shoe organizer.

5. Command hooks - If the walls in your room are empty and sad, buy command hooks to hang purses, necklaces, towels or other accessories without marking up your walls.

6. Hanging laundry bag - Do the monsters in your closet take too much space? Hang your laundry bag for closet space to cry in.

7. Speaker in a cup - Did you forget your Amazon Alexa back at home? Put your phone in a cup to amplify the sound, and now you can blast Drake or Lil Nas X.

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Quiet Places on Campus

By Katrina Clements Editor in Chief

UTSA is unique in the way that students who attend here are focused on studying hard, playing hard and changing the world through the many hardworking organizations on campus. During the Fall and Spring semesters, it is typical to see the campus packed with students rushing to their next class or meeting. Along with their busy class and work schedules, students have to make time to sit still and get work done in their free time. Whether it be a break between classes or the need to escape from the comfort of your bed, there are a few spots on campus that make for the perfect quiet study space.

Since it’s Texas, there are more nice sunny days than there are cold and rainy ones. The outside seating areas found across campus are great to take a seat and get focused. On the back side of the Main Building, there is a large section of tables and chairs to study or relax under the sun. If the sun or the Texas heat gets too harsh, there are also benches and tables under the covered portion on the back side of the Main Building, which provides a nice view of the trees on the South side of campus. There are outlets, so you can plug in, sit back and catch up on homework.

If you like to work alone and not be surrounded by other busy students or conversation, these spots are perfect for you. The Main Building has multiple spaces like this around the perimeter that are quiet and secluded.

If being around the hustle and bustle of other students studying and working on projects sounds appealing, the John Peace Library (JPL) is the ideal spot. The JPL is large and has four floors to choose from. There are outlets and computers on each floor, however finding a table or seat can be challenging during the beginning of the semester, midterms or finals. To guarantee a space in the JPL, there are study rooms that can be reserved to cram for a big exam, work on group projects or just to get away from the crowd.

The lawn by the Sombrilla and the grass area next to the Arts building are great places to be one with the Earth and enjoy the breeze through the trees. Bring a blanket or a jacket to sit on, pop in those headphones and read the chapters of textbooks that many students fall behind on.

UTSA is a beautiful campus with a variety of spaces to hang out with classmates or friends, eat a snack and get work done.

Finding the perfect place to relax or study can be challenging but with some exploring, you will surely come across the space suited to your needs.

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Types of Ro

By Tali Duarte Assistant Magazine Editor

The Food Thief

The Food Thief thinks your food is their food. That leftover burrito you left in the fridge, it’ll be gone by morning. That bottle of wine you bought for your friend’s birthday? Yeah, the empty bottle is now in your roommate’s trash. If you are private with your things, especially with food, then the Food Thief will leave you starving.

The Recluse

The Recluse – easy to live with but hard to spot.

You’re not even sure if they are enrolled in school with how rarely they leave their cave. They order Uber Eats and watch Netflix all day until you see their light turn off. This roommate may not bother anyone with any pesky requests, but if you’re looking for a BFF, then you might want to go out and look for new friends.

The Slob

The Slob thinks they are not obliged to clean up after themselves or do any chores. They’ll leave their halfeaten Dorito bag on the couch, their room looks like a tornado went through it and they refuse to refill the toilet paper roll. If you’re the Neat Freak, the Slob will be your worst nightmare, and you’ll be stuck living in a room that smells like McDonald’s fries.

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oommates

Illustrated by Kat Joseph Multimedia Editor

The Partier

The Partier comes home drunk on College Thursday’s while you’re in your room trying to study for the exam you have in the morning. They invite their friends over and blast music that goes through the thin walls. If you crave silence in your home, then this party animal roommate will chip away at your sanity.

The Soulmate

You’re lucky if you find this person as they are so rare to find. The perfect roommate is finally here and they are everything you could’ve asked for.

They meet your expectations if you are the Neat Freak; if they like to party, now you have a new person to get drunk with.

The 2-for-1 Special

WHY ME?!

This roommate, or should I say “roommates,” will drive you up the walls. Your roommate has a boyfriend, and now he lives with you. He doesn’t put the toilet seat down, he uses your Netflix account and now you’ve forgotten what episode you were on. These roommates might stay in their room most of the time, but whether they’re fighting or really into each other, you just might hear it.

The Neat Freak

Unlike the Food Thief, the Neat Freak will get on you about a water bottle you left on the counter or go insane with the hair that you naturally shed. This type of roommate will be passive-aggressive with you about the little things. If you get easily annoyed or if you fit into the Slob category, then the Neat Freak roommate will wipe you away like bacteria.

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Tips for Living Frugally in College

By Jose Chapa

Moving out of your parents’ place and living on your own can be very challenging. Not only do you have to maintain a home, but you are also becoming more (or completely) financially independent. This financial independence is a big hurdle as you try to balance your limited funds with a new set of bills and responsibilities. Here are my tips for living frugally in college.

1. Make a budget In order to stay within your budget, the clear first step is actually making it. Calculate your income after taxes and use your net income to framework the rest of your budget. There are certain expenses which don’t really change such as your rent, utilities, car payments, car insurance, home internet and phone bills. Add them up and subtract them from your net income. Now you have the total amount of money you can spend on more negotiable items such as food.

2. Go to free events on campus Want to go out with friends? It can be tempting to go to a popular venue and pay for an event or pay to go out to eat. But if you’re bored and want to have fun with friends, there are always things going on around campus. You may even be able to come out ahead if you attend any of the events that give free items such as backpacks, cups, pizza, shirts, etc. Check out RowdyLink and keep an eye out for fliers around campus.

3. Use public transport Car insurance and car maintenance are expensive. In many cases, riding with friends, taking the bus and taking the occasional Uber can save you huge amounts of money, especially if you live near campus. Of course, it does come at the price of longer wait times and a lack of independence. This is a choice that can have a big impact on your wallet and your commute, so it is something to give great thought to.

4. Visit the Retama, not the Palladium Every weekend, the Retama shows a different movie for free to students, and they even have popcorn. Sometimes they’re classics and other times they’re more recent movies like “Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse.” Of course, you’re not going to catch the new Fast and Furious movie on premiere day, but it’s still a great time and best of all – it’s free!

5. Eat home-cooked meals Don’t eat out so much. Meal prep and plan your week accordingly. You would be surprised how much money you can save doing this.

A meal at a casual dining restaurant could end up costing as much as a week of meal prepping. But cutting back on eating out isn’t the only step. You also save more money by actually cooking meals instead of eating frozen dinners every day. A very useful resource you can use to supplement this is the Roadrunner Pantry. The Roadrunner Pantry has many types of food for Roadrunners in need. They also have clothing and hygiene items.

Overall, it’s important to stick to your budget and make sure you use all the resources available to you. It may be tempting to use your entire paycheck every month, but it is important to put some of that money aside for a rainy day. Even though such drastic financial changes are difficult to solidify, once you get into the groove of healthy spending habits, things will get a lot easier.

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Mastering the Art of Eating Well on a Budget

By Joseph Torres Co-News Editor

It’s dinner time, so you open up your pantry to see what’s on the menu. It’s ramen noodles again. Sounds like another day in the life of a broke college student; we’ve all been there. The Dollar Store sells a fivepack of ramen for one dollar, and when money is tight, this guarantees an easy go-to meal. Although ramen noodles have become a staple meal for students doing their best to “ball on a budget,” it’s not entirely the healthiest option. Don’t worry, I have good news: It is possible to prepare some quality meals without breaking the bank or sacrificing finances designated for other needs. So, I’d like to introduce a few meals with affordable ingredients that will satisfy your hunger, leave some leftovers and provide better nutrition than a typical college diet.

The essentials of a healthy diet are based on a foundation of vegetables, protein and whole-grain carbohydrates. These base ingredients provide a variety of meal options to get creative with in the kitchen. So, in an attempt to eat better, I have worked out a routine that allows room to satisfy rogue cravings on the weekend without destroying the progress I make during the week. After all, the old saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” doesn’t quite satisfy like a hamburger.

One easy way to get started is by simplifying your meals: two servings of

vegetables, one serving of protein and one serving of carbohydrates. This is my go-to meal since it is both cheap and takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish.

A 64 oz. bag of frozen broccoli florets costs $5.88 at HEB and contains 21 servings. For protein, a five-pound bag of frozen chicken breasts cost $9.00 and provides up to 10 servings per bag. Vegetarian substitutes include tofu, soy meat patties and tofurky which can all be found for less than $10 as well. Lastly, you can obtain a five-pound bag of rice for only $2.58, and this provides up to 50 servings. So for $17.46 you can guarantee at least 10 dinners that consist of rice, chicken breast and broccoli. A nice bonus is this will leave plenty of additional servings of vegetables and carbohydrates that you can then use with additional protein sources.

Eating rice, chicken and vegetables will eventually get old, but it’s really easy to make it interesting again. You can use these same ingredients to make a quick fried rice dish. The only extra ingredients necessary for this dish are eggs which cost $2.47 per 1.5 dozen and a 5 oz. bottle of soy sauce for $1.48. First, you’ll want to steam the rice: in a medium pot, bring two cups of water to a boil and stir in one cup of rice. Cover the rice with a lid, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Next, bake the chicken breasts at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, and dice each breast into

cubes when its finished. While the chicken is baking, make a 12 oz. bag of peas and carrots according to the directions on the bag. Once your rice, chicken and veggies are cooked, it’s time to put it all together. Using a pan, scramble three eggs and mix in the peas and carrots once the eggs are thoroughly cooked.

Next add the chicken, a few dashes of soy sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Now you can add the ingredients from the pan to your pot of rice and mix it all together. Add a few more dashes of soy sauce until your rice is golden brown. Vegetarians can substitute the chicken with 16 oz. firm tofu for $1.77, or simply enjoy some vegetable fried rice.

Another easy way to make a cheap option is also a classic: Pasta Bolognese. This is an easy go-to meal that is satisfying and leaves plenty of leftovers. All you need is a box of pasta (spaghetti $1, penne $1, rotini $1, etc.), a jar of tomato sauce for $1.70 and some ground beef for $2.98. Bring a pot of water to a boil and stir in your pasta. Boil the pasta for 8-10 minutes depending on how tender you want it to be, and drain. Brown the ground beef in a pan and drain it as well. Once your ground beef is drained, mix it into your tomato sauce in a separate pot and simmer until the sauce starts to bubble.

Now your Pasta Bolognese is ready to be served and costs less than $6. Additionally, vegetarians can substitute the meat for baby bella mushrooms which cost $1.78 for an 8 oz. container.

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Father-Son Duo Take on UTSA

By Alejandro Lopez

College is already hard but just imagine going to college with your Dad! You may be thinking, “I could never do that, it would be too weird.” Well, for father-and-son duo Joe Servin and Alexander Servin, that is not a problem.

Alexander is a junior double majoring in accounting and finance; Joe is a senior double majoring in criminal justice and sociology with a minor in public administration.

Alexander works at the Campus Recreation center as a fitness supervisor and is involved in the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA), the Global Business Club and the Investment Society. Joe is a 1995 UTSA alumnus who earned his bachelor’s in architecture interior design. I got to sit the pair down and talk about their experience attending UTSA together.

Q:

Did y’all plan to come to the same college at the same time?

Joe:

I definitely encouraged Alexander to come to UTSA. My experience the first time around here was good, and so it definitely put me in a position to where I am today. Because I had my degree I joined the Marine Corps I was able to become an officer because of my degree, so, stepping stones. [Alexander] had some choices, and I said, “Well, UTSA?” I gave him the sales pitch. He said okay, here’s an opportunity for us to go and do something together.

Q:

How do you feel about your father going to school with you?

Alex:

It was different. It was a surprise for me. When I finally decided [on] UTSA to be my primary school, my dad brought up the question, “Hey, can I come to school with you?” I was like, “Wait, what?” It was something different, not something you hear all the time. For me, even though I live locally here in San Antonio, and actually have a parent actually that comes to school with me, it’s something different.

So it’s just having that experience of, “Well, he’s already here on campus. I at least know one person.” Over time, I did get to meet new people. Actually, some of my other friends from freshman year had my Dad in their class.

Joe:

Yeah! They were like, “Does your son come to school here?” I said yep. They said, “Is he named Alexander?” I said yep, that’s my son. That was hilarious.

[Alexander] made a good point – sometimes you’re very scared of the unknown and having that someone to share that experience with definitely puts you out there. One thing we always encourage to people is that when they go somewhere, they need to make that point of contact.

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Q:

Do y’all motivate each other, like say if Alexander wants to skip class or if y’all need to get y’all’s homework and studying done?

Alex:

Maybe subconsciously. We don’t verbally tell each other that, or like “Hey, why are you not at school?” type of thing. But, it’s just knowing that we do have our schedules kinda linked up together on our phones, our tablets, calendars. We’re pretty on our own, but mentally we’re motivating each other. Like, “Hey, [my father] is coming back. He’s coming to do what he wants to do.” Now I’m over here starting fresh.

So, now it’s kinda [me] leading that path. Paving the way for my sister or anyone else that comes after me.

Q:

What advice would you give to those wanting to come back to school to get a degree or finish one they started?

Joe:

Number one, it is scary. Transition, I went from active duty, took a break trying to catch up with the family for a couple of years. When I heard that [Alexander] was going to UTSA, I said okay here’s my shot. [Coming to UTSA] was very therapeutic in a sense of that transition. I loved the structure and organization [that] the military taught me. The civilian sector doesn’t quite have that, but UTSA is an establishment that does. It has people around here to support you and it made me feel good. It made me fit right in.

Bottom line, like I stated earlier, just having someone to share that experience made it a lot easier.

Q:

What is some advice you would like to give to parents of incoming freshmen?

Joe:

For the parents, it’s very important that you ask questions. “How was your day?” “Let me see your grades” “Are you struggling with anything?” “What are you involved in?” And asking too, if there’s anything I can do [for you]. I know it’s hard, most parents work jobs, but it’s the whole idea of just asking. Communication is key.

I would shout out to the parents as well, stay involved in their whole career. Know what [your kid] is doing. Everything [Alexander] knows, I should know.

Q:

What is some advice you would give to incoming freshmen?

Alex:

Definitely pick your circle early on. Cause depending who you hang out with will determine where you will go and how successful you will be. I was a former cadet in the ROTC program here at UTSA, when I hung around them I was surrounded by the military culture, the military was something I wanted to do. So I was surrounded by people who motivated each other not only in academics but also in physical training too because I was someone who lost over 50 pounds in the two years of my college career. I did have that moral support from my peers, instructors, everybody.

Even when I left the program, I had ALPFA to help me transition to “my civil side,” same goes for Campus Recreation. Without all the skills and experiences I have gained I wouldn’t be as successful as I am now.

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ORGANIZATIONS

By Folsade Sabitu

If you are looking to give back to UTSA and the San Antonio community, then VOICES may be the perfect organization for you. Founded at UTSA in 1993, VOICES is UTSA’s leading service-based organization. Being part of VOICES connects you to volunteering events all across UTSA, San Antonio and beyond.

You can learn valuable life and professional life skills to take with you wherever you go. Join VOICES to get the opportunity to connect with other service-minded individuals and be a part of a community of volunteers that changes lives by giving back to San Antonio.

Spectrum

By Maha Qadri Magazine Editor

Spectrum is the LGBTQIA+ organization at UTSA. For those looking to gain a connection with the local community, this club is welcoming to all gender and sexual identities. In addition to weekly Spectrum meetings, the club is also broken up into separate caucuses that meet on separate days of the week in order to include open discussion within smaller groups. Spectrum as a whole participates in charity work and events for the club to enjoy together.

This organization is warm and welcoming so don’t hesitate to join!

French Club

By Katrina Clements Editor in Chief

UTSA’s French Club celebrates the French culture and language with interesting study activities and games, along with showings of French movies music. The French Club officers are very focused and dedicated to helping new and seasoned French students learn and understand the French language and grammar. They welcome all students and there is no prior knowledge of French needed to participate in the club. The French Club is heavily involved in and connected with the study abroad programs offered by UTSA so they can assist in helping students find a program that fits their needs and interests. The French Club is a great organization to provide knowledge of another culture that is not so prevalent in the San Antonio community.

AΛΔ

By Tali Duarte Assistant Magazine Editor

Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is an honor society for students in their first year. ALD recognizes students who have succeeded in maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher and are in the top 20 percent of their class in their first year. ALD’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement and to promote intelligent living. ALD provides all kinds of opportunities such as community service hours, fundraising and social events.

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Cultural & Religious Organizations

By Alejandro Lopez

The purpose of the Pakistan Student Association is to promote the customs and cultures of Pakistan within the UTSA community.

We strive to provide accurate knowledge of Pakistani traditions to further educate all groups and cultures about Pakistan. As this is just the second year of the organization, we are very excited to see what is in the years to come for this organization.

- Provided by Mariyah Khan, President, sophomore medical humanities major

We are a group of students committed to organizing and raising awareness about human and civil rights and justice in and for Palestine/ Palestinians. We advocate for and support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine, an end to Israeli-instituted apartheid, and recognition and restoration of the civil and human rights of Palestinians.

The Hispanic Student Association is a community service based organization that focuses on providing guidance and information on issues that directly and indirectly affect Hispanic students in our community. We take pride in ourselves as we spread appreciation for Hispanic cultures. We aim to create an open, friendly and fun family-feel environment, as seen in Hispanic cultures, for all UTSA students.

- Provided by Moureen Kaki, co-founder & member, senior anthropology major

- Provided by Andres Puente, President, sophomore marketing major

The Japanese Club is an organization which promotes Japanese culture and language. The goal of the Japanese Club is to provide a safe space for those interested in Japan, through educational and fun meetings, events and fundraisers. Find us on RowdyLink to get updates on all upcoming meetings and events!

- Provided by Mary Toland, President, senior, modern language studies major with a focus in Japanese

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The Chinese Language and Culture Club is intended to provide opportunities to everyone who is curious to learn about the Chinese language and its culture. We hold weekly meetings where we discuss a variety of topics including current topics, holidays, government, food, etc. If you are currently studying Mandarin, or if you are interest in having a regular conversation, we offer an additionally weekly discussion group called Chinese corner with native speakers to help you learn.

Indian Cultural Association loves to spread Indian culture throughout the UTSA campus and the San Antonio community. We host events on campus to the public such as Diwali (festival of lights) and Holi (festival of colors). We are more than open to invite newcomers to get an insight and understanding of the Indian culture!

- Provided by Dasi Bhakta, Secretary, senior psychology major.

- Provided by Dr. Liang Ward, advisor for The Chinese Language and Culture Club

African Students Association (ASA) is an organization that brings African students together creating a home away from home community.

In hopes to spread the unique African heritage to the rest of UTSA, ASA hosts many events throughout the year that promote our strong and rich culture. ASA is not exclusively for Africans, everyone is welcomed, regardless of one’s cultural background.

- Provided by Dante Karibi-Whyte, sophomore medical humanities concentration in pre-med major

The Vietnamese Student Association at UTSA serves to promote a greater understanding and appreciation for Vietnamese culture and heritage within the student body as well as throughout our community. Our focus is to provide a community in which students will be able to participate in numerous events during the academic year, such as community service, networking with external schools and leadership development.

- Provided by An Dihn, Vice President, Sophomore, Arts major

The Muslim Student Association at UTSA is an organization open to all faiths. The organization provides a safe environment for all students to learn about Islam and support each other to achieve academic/personal success. It also promotes an educational and informative outlook of Islam, that helps to address and eliminate misconceptions of the religion.

- Provided by Abdul Kalo, senior medical humanities concentration in pre-dental major

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GRΣΣK ATΩ

ATΩ is a strong social fraternity that focuses on close brotherhood, community outreach and creating solid men for the future. Greek life is a close-knit community that has been long misunderstood and we hope to fix that in the coming years. We hope that Greek life grows at UTSA and that ΑΤΩ can be a huge part of that!

- Nik Lewis, recruitment chair, freshman multidisciplinary studies major

TKE

TKE is a social fraternity based on the principle of better men for a better world.

We take young men in and teach them how to become a man in the sense of time management, good doing, and other valuable life skills. TKE is centered around our St. Jude’s philanthropy but we also do an event [called Boo Bash in which] we dress up as famous Disney characters and interact with terminally ill children at a church every fall.

- Reed Hulsman, junior finance major

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ΦΓΔ

Phi Gamma Delta is a fresh fraternity on campus that represents the face of a new culture associated with greek life. We come as part of a larger heritage, considering we are an international fraternity, but we are still very much unique. What distinguishes us from others is our philanthropic involvement, to name a few: Set The Expectation, Donate a Life, American Red Cross and Washers for a Cause.

- Saulat Jalil, engineer major

sophomore

biomedical

ΣΠ

Sigma Pi is a social international fraternity and a member of the Interfraternal Council (IFC). We have two national philanthropies, The amazing day foundation – which helps raise awareness about suicide prevention – and Donate Life – in which we volunteer to sign people up to become organ donors. Our local chapter also has local philanthropy, Haven For Hope – which provides assistance for the homeless in the San Antonio community.

- Jorge Borrego, senior mathematics major

ΣAE

SAE is one of the newest chapters at UTSA. SAE philanthropy is the children miracle network hospital which helps raise funds towards children’s hospitals, medical research and community awareness towards children’s health. Annually, SAE raises over $2,000 for their philanthropy and $1,000 for other local charities.

- Jose Ortiz, senior communications major with a concentration in public relations

ΛΧΑ

Lambda Chi Alpha is the longest standing social fraternity at UTSA. Our philanthropy is Feeding America which includes donations to the San Antonio Food Bank and Roadrunner Pantry.

- Tito Escobedo , senior psychology major

K LIFΣ

By Alejandro Lopez

ΑΣΑ

ΑΔΠ

Alpha Sigma Alpha is an organization that strives to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others. Our purpose is to foster close friendships and to develop women of poise and purpose. We emphasize balance in our lives through our four aims of intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development.

Alpha Delta Pi is a group of women who are bonded together by Alpha Delta Pi’s core values of scholarship, leadership, service and sisterhood. Since chartering in 2016, UTSA’s Alpha Delta Pi chapter has raised around twenty thousand dollars and collected thousands of donations for the four local San Antonio Ronald McDonald Houses.

- Breanna Lauder, sophomore public health major

- Haley Young, senior psychology major

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Alpha O’s philanthropy is Juvenile Arthritis.

Every fall semester we held an event called Strike Out Arthritis and it usually involves some type of sports. This event lasts a whole week and ends with an athletic tournament. During the spring, we have another philanthropy called Sisters for Soldiers, and in the spring 2019 semester different greek organizations were able to make care packages/boxes for veterans.

- Sophie Nguyen, junior business economics

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ZTA is a group of women who are determined to “seek the noblest” in everything we do. One of our ideals is, “to learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served” which inspires us to raise more funds and awareness each year with our philanthropy, Breast Cancer Education and Awareness, to assist in the various service events and drives we do monthly and to support all the wonderful philanthropies different student organizations ask us to be a part of.

We are a vibrant values-based women’s organization founded on love, honor, and truth.

Our sisterhood promotes academic and personal growth, lifelong friendship and commitment to excellence while always making sure we lend a helping hand to those less fortunate. Our national philanthropy is Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and everything we do directly benefits the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio!

- Chandler Owen, senior real estate finance and development major

- Kate Pekar, junior community health major

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