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SAN ANGELO - The Central League's divisional playoffs continue tonight as the Edinburg Roadrunners face the homestanding Colts at 7:05. The best-of-5 series is tied a game apiece after the Colts won Tuesday in the Valley, and now the Roadrunners will have to close out the series for better or worse with three straight road games. Ryan Harris (7-6 with a 5.46 ERA) starts for the 'Runners, who won 54 games in the regular season and lost 42, while Leo Moreno (3-0 2.95) goes to the hill for San Angelo. The Colts have the fastest team in the league, having stolen 142 bases during the season. Edinburg counters with a hot-hitting outfield and an AllStar reliever in Pedro Cervantes (20 saves, 78 strikeouts against just two walks all year). The outfield consists of Vince Moore (.299, 46 RBI), Jeremy Murch (.307, 57 RBI) and Greg Strickland (.311, 23 steals). Infielder Will Roland rounds out the lineup, after a .310 season with 57 RBI. Edinburg won the league title last year and now have to get past San Angelo to have a chance to defend the championship.

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Lemons built legacy of friendship With former UTPA Coach Abe Lemons passing this week, an old friend remembers good times and a few tears.

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Do you think it’s easier to obtain illegal drugs than alcohol? Why, why not? Page 3

Athletic teams often form a close-knit family of players and coaches, but sometimes after long road trips and hard-fought games, the family sometimes extends outward to include the most unlikely of individuals; the team bus driver. Lupe Garcia, a UTPA bus driver for 35 years, found himself part of one such family during the tenure of former UTPA and UT basketball coach Abe Lemons. The family created by the former UTPA coach lost its father Monday with the death of Lemons at age 79 after a lengthy illness. Lemons’ death was keenly felt by many people across the country, but possibly no one felt the loss more than Garcia. “He was not only a good coach, he knew how to take care of his people,” Garcia said. “At the same time he would take care of his players. The way he would handle his players is the same way he would handle his friends. He would try to take care of us, too.” Garcia, an Edinburg native, struggled through tough times in his life during Lemons’ time at UTPA, but the bus driver remembers the warmth and kindness the coach gave him when he needed it most. “He helped me a lot,” Garcia said. “I remember having personal problems and Lemons was so

warm to me.” Garcia said friends always came first for Lemons, and that the coach often urged Garcia to take time off if needed to take care of his personal life. “He told another coach ‘if he [Garcia] needs days or weeks off or needs money, just say so,’” Garcia said. According to the former driver, their relationship grew even Photo courtesy of Lupe Garcia closer after Lemons STEADFAST FRIENDS: Former UTPA bus driver Lupe Garcia (left) with former UTPA head basleft UTPA to coach at ketball coach Abe Lemons. The pair remained friends, even after Lemons’ departure from UTPA. the University of Texas. “He’d come over here According to Garcia, it was the asked, relaying the coach’s and we’d go over there [Austin] only way Lemons would be able to instruction to his player in even after he left,” Garcia said. get by in the Spanish-speaking Spanish. Garcia also said Lemons used environment. “Chuy, el coach dice cuando te basketball techniques to make “I was the translator for him,” dice que te mueves pa ya [other sense of pep talks he used to give Garcia said. “That’s one of the end], que te mueves...he [Chuy] him. main reasons why I went on that can tell you the rest,” Garcia “He would say, ‘I’m going to trip.” joked. need you,” Garcia said of Lemons. Garcia had many memories of One of Garcia’s fondest “Just play ball with me and I’ll Lemons’ sense of humor, including moments of the pair’s friendship play ball with you. If you don’t one practice with former Bronc was in Austin while UTPA was in play ball with me, I can’t play ball legend and Roma native Jesus the baseball playoffs and Lemons with you.” “Chuy” Guerra. gave Garcia a surprise phone call. Garcia was a regular member of “He said to me, ‘Lupe come “Lemons said I’m going to bring the family while driving the bus at here,’” Garcia said. “’Tell Chuy in you here to campus [University of UTPA and, on one occasion Spanish when I tell him to move Texas] and show you around Lemons requested that Garcia fly to the other end I want him to campus,”Garcia said. “He went to with the rest of the team to a MOVE.’” tournament in Mexico City. See LEMONS page 14 Garcia would do what Lemons

Personal bests highlight first cross country meet Team hopes to improve at next meet Sept. 13 By CELESTE Y. TELLO The Pan American

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RUN!: After taking third in their first meet, the UTPA Lady Broncs cross country team prepares for their next meet Sept. 13.

Local runners took the lead in point scoring for the Broncs at the first cross country meet of the season. The University of Texas-Pan American teams opened up their season with the Texas A&MCorpus Christi Invitational this past weekend. The men’s squad finished in second place overall

and the women finished third overall. According to coach Doug Molnar the finishes could have been higher, though the teams still did well for the first meet of the season. “I thought we had a good meet,” Molnar said. “We held out a couple of people from the meet, but we ran real well, I’m proud of them and the effort that they gave. For a lot of them that was the first college meet and they got a good taste of what it’s like.” The men’s team held out runner Westley Keating to allow him time to rest before the trimeet with Texas A&M and University of Texas at Austin on

Sept. 13. Both the men and women’s teams are fairly young with only two returning runners for each team and the rest of both teams are mainly freshmen. “We’re certainly young on both sides,” Molnar said. “We have Hugo Cervantes, Roosevelt Campbell, Patty Villarreal and Claudia Rosas returning and the rest are all freshmen.” The men ran a four mile course and the women ran a two mile course. “The course over at Corpus Christi is fairly hilly compared to here. It was rolling terrain, and it

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By MIKE GONZALEZ The Pan American

NBA

58-1: For 59 games, the U.S. team dominated its opponents since the Americans began sending NBA players to international tournaments. Argentina put their streak to an end Wednesday night as they rolled to a 87-80 win. USA never led in the contest.

■ Super Seniors. . . . . . . 15 ■ Basketball schedule . . 14 ■ Staff’s swami picks . . . 13

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State Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander announced Wednesday that parents can invest in their children’s college education through the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, a state program which allows for a prepaid college tuition savings plan. The TGTP, once called the Texas Tomorrow Fund, was renamed because the state now ensures parents the funds will be availabe when their children enroll in college.

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Gov. Rick Perry will make an official state visit to UTPA this afternoon to address topics such as higher education, firstgeneration college students, and the Texas Grant. He will speak at the Student Union Auditorium at 2 p.m. Perry, a Republican, is locked in an election battle with Democratic challenger Tony Sanchez, who curently trails in the most recent polls by 14 percent. The election is in early November. The visit is unrelated to the elections.

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T h e S t u d e n t N e w s p a p e r o f T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Te x a s - P a n A m e r i c a n

Potluck: Police pursue druggies By NIKKI RAMIREZ The Pan American Students say it’s easier for minors to obtain marijuana than alcohol, a UTPA survey finds. The 50-student survey found that 68 percent say its easier for minors to obtain drugs than alcohol whereas 24 percent said no and 8 percent said it was equal. The Pan American copied survey questions from a recent San Antonio Express-News article which asked 300 local students about their ease in obtaining so-called “party materials.” Although the UTPA survey did not plumb whether it was easier to buy drugs at school, there have been students caught on campus with illegal substances. “As of January 1, 2002 we have had five drug-related arrests on campus,” said Sgt. James Loya of the University Police Department. According to Loya three of the arrests were for possession of marijuana and two for possession of cocaine. Campus police are usually focused on traffic and parking violators, which has helped lead them to apprehending students possessing illegal substances. “Several of these cases resulted from traffic violations which developed into drug investigations,” Loya said. According to Loya, students caught on campus with illegal drugs are booked into the Edinburg City Jail and taken before a judge, where a bond is set. Then they are transferred to the Hidalgo County Jail until their bond has been paid. “We also refer student drug arrests to the Dean of Students office for disciplinary action,” Loya said. He also added that students convicted of drug-related offenses can be considered ineligible for financial aid. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (ADAP) which was established in 1990 at UTPA, is a program to help meet the needs of students dealing with substance

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MOVIN’ MURAL— Students Erica Escobedo and Luis Quiroz move a mural Wednesday afternoon from the Student Union to the math building. The mural is one of many that are commemerating UTPA’s 75th anniversary celebration. The design and construction of the mural presented tasks that satisfy the general requirements of the Tex Prep engineering program.

Sleepy students could have scientific alibis CO2 might be at the heart of drowsiness among college kids at UTPA By CRISTINA REYNA The Pan American Sometimes Damien Garcia has trouble staying awake in class. The computer information systems major cited boredom for his inattentiveness. Junior English major Laura Garcia sometimes has trouble staying awake in her linguistics class because “it’s boring.” However, something else may be the culprit for the lethargy often associated with college students. Environmental Health and Safety Director Richard Costello

suggests that students’ distraction may be attributed to a high level of carbon dioxide in the classroom. “The problem with it is that we have 40 kids in the classroom and they’re all breathing CO2,” Costello said. “If the CO2 levels are not properly evacuated out of the building, people get sleepy.” Several ramifications are associated with sleepiness in the classroom. Students can miss assignments, do poorly on tests and sleep through a semester of an expensive class. Costello, who has been at UTPA for two years, said relative

humidity sensors have been implemented in buildings to dry the air. Energy managers regulate the amount of fresh air that is brought in. “The sensors measure the amount of CO2 in an office or a building in the high occupancy areas,” he said. “They open the air intake so we allow more fresh air in so the kids can stay awake.” Garcia, a sophomore, said carbon dioxide is an unlikely cause for his distraction and instead blames it on lack of sleep and poor lighting. Certified Physician’s Assistant Patty Koo said most students aren’t getting enough sleep. Koo, who works at the student health center, explained that college-age students need at least eight to

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Happy birthday UTPA September sees kickoff of yearlong celebration By SUNAYNA MAHTANI The Pan American

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The University of Texas-Pan American has come a long way since its founding as the Edinburg College in 1927. After numerous transformations and six name changes the university officially took its stand as a member of The University of Texas System on Sept. 1, 1989. This year UTPA commemorates its founding days by celebrating its 75th anniversary. The planning process of the 75th anniversary started in 2000 and is under way by the Steering Committee. The committee’s purpose is to plan, organize, and implement an array of yearlong activities, that will occur between Sept. 2002 - Aug. 2003, to celebrate UTPA’s campus. The honorary chair is Mrs. Margaret McAllen (the wife of Robert McAllen), and

the director is Dr. Martha Tevis. McAllen has remained in a long-term relationship with UTPA and has contributed in many ways, Tevis said. Tevis was on the Board of Regents prior to UTPA’s involvement with the UT System, and teaches at UTPA as a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Subcommittee chairs include Elvie Davis, Student Committee; Dan Dearth, Faculty Committee; Candi Roxas, Community Committee; Phyllis Hutchins, Alumni, Family and Friends Committee. Albert Ochoa, Howard Miller, and Omar Cantu are part of the Facilities Coordination. “[The goal of the activities are to] bring young people, community leaders, and citizens of South Texas community on campus to see a truly impressive campus," Tevis said. "We have a yearlong celebration with

various offerings of every interest." The Student Committee is celebrating the 75th birthday with students in mind, Davis said. The goal is to celebrate with students involved in the participation and planning. Celebrations will give people the opportunity to see the campus presently in the 21st century, Tevis said. It will also enable everyone in South Texas to be aware that UTPA is an educational leader of the past, present and future. The kickoff day for the gala is Nov. 2, 2002. The day will start at 9 a.m. and will include registration, campus tours, and barbecues. Yearlong celebrations will also include two plays by the theater department. The first play will be a popular musical titled “Good News”, running Feb. 26-28. The other is written by Milcha Sanchez-Scott. This 75th Anniversary Play has no official title as of yet, but it will run from April 30 - May 4. There will also be a karate championship, concerts, and

banquets throughout the year. Calendar of Events for Kickoff Day November, 2, 2002 * 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Registration for UTPA Day * 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. UTPA Day "Come Meet Us" * 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. College Open House * 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitors Center * 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Campus Tours Carnival * 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Barbecue * 2 p.m. Opening Ceremony and Unveiling of the Bronc * 3 p.m. Green & White Baseball Game For Detailed Information on the yearlong activities for the 75th Anniversary please visit: http://www.panam.edu/ 2000/calendar/index.cfm view=monthly&criteria=10

Technological advances are subject of new library videos By ELIZABETH MARTINEZ The Pan American

The misconception that the library is a place where old books collect dust is about to change. The University of Texas-Pan American was recently awarded a research grant consisting of six awardwinning documentary films dealing with technology and scientific change, and the impact that they have had on modern society. Librarians Karen Jette and John Asbell received the grant awarded by National Video Resources, the National Science Foundation, and the American Library Association in July. Only 50 institutions throughout the nation have been awarded the grant and UTPA is the only recipient in Texas. The documentary series

titled, “Research Revolution: The Laboratory and the Shaping of Modern Life” will focus on various subjects including the impact of the atomic age on American culture, the modern science of genetics and cloning, and the evolution of cyborg technology. The series will be shown in the Library Media Theater. Jette expects screenings to begin in November and will be shown every Thursday evening into the spring semester. She hopes to reach a wide range of the surrounding community including community leaders and Winter Texans. “Screenings are not just for the students, but for the general public as well,” Jette said. “This is a community outreach program and for public benefit.” The screening will be hosted by Dr. Thomas Pearson,

associate professor in the philosophy department. He believes that the topic is closely related to his research

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Only 50 institutions throughout the nation have been awarded the grant and UTPA is the only recipient in Texas.

and teaching which include obtaining a better understanding of professional ethics, particularly in hi-tech companies. Following the presentation, Pearson will lead a discussion of the films.

“I’m hoping that it [film series] will stimulate people to think more carefully about the world that they are living in and the future world that their children and grandchildren will live in,” Pearson said. In October, Asbell and Pearson will travel to Denver, Colo. to attend a training seminar which will teach them presentation techniques about the documentary series. When applying for the grant, Jette explained what a beneficial contribution it would be for students and the South Texas community. “I think that it will make people think about the future and how to adapt to the ramifications of technology in our society,” Jette said. “We hope that it will bring a cultural opportunity for information and continuing education, and will broaden peoples horizons.”

Lady Bronc senior pair leads team into 2002 season

the four years that they have spent together at UTPA. “Cynthia and I have pretty much been here for each other, They’ve been since we’ve been here the longest. We’ve lived together great. They’ve been for three years and we’re friends really stepping up as well as teammates,” Lawson said. “We work well together as seniors, taking and we have a lot in common when it comes to the way we the lead in drills and approach volleyball.” working hard and Kasper is also appreciative of her Californian roommate. trying to push the “I love Jessica to death. We’ve been here together the other players to past four years, we’ve lived work hard. together the past three years, we’re pretty much best friends - Dave Thorn, head volleyball coach on and off the court and I would do anything for her,” Kasper said. “ I think she would probably say the same for me.” Her freshmen year, Lawson noticed the girls’ ability to be played in 21 out of 28 matches and leaders on the court. had 57 digs for the season, including “They’ve been great. They’ve a season-high of seven on three been really stepping up as seniors, occasions. In her junior year she taking the lead in drills and working was one of the top defensive players hard and trying to push the other and ranked among the team leaders players to work hard,” Thorn said. in digs (243). “This past weekend they stepped up She was also named to the and showed leadership on the floor, Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, the which is what you look for in Bronc Pride 3.0 Club, earned Dean’s seniors.” List second honors and was named a However, since there were no USAA All-American Scholar in her seniors on the team last year, junior year. See VOLLEYBALL page 14 Head coach Dave Thorn has

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By CELESTE Y. TELLO The Pan American Seniors, roommates, best friends and co-captains of the Lady Broncs volleyball team. These are some of the words used to describe Jessica Lawson and Cynthia Kasper. Kasper and Lawson have been playing volleyball at the University of Texas-Pan American since their freshmen year in 1999 and have established solid statistics from the starts. Lawson was recruited to play for UTPA when she was a senior at South Hills High School in West Covina, Calif. “I’m here on a scholarship and this is my fourth year here,” Lawson said. Coming to Texas from California was a definite change of scenery for her. “It was different at first, it took some getting used to,” Lawson said. “It was a lot hotter, but it’s been a lot of fun and I’ve made a lot of friends.” Lawson counts a number of her teammates as close friends. Kasper has been her roommate for three of

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DYNAMIC DUO: Jessica Lawson (left) and fellow senior Lady Bronc Cynthia Kasper team up to provide leadership for the Lady Bronc volleyball squad.

Cabrera looks for more participants for semester New facility anticipated to be completed by spring By MIKE GONZALEZ The Pan American The intramural-recreational sports program for fall 2002 will have numerous activities giving all UTPA students a chance to participate. For many years the recreational sports program has given students an opportunity to take a break from studying and a chance to compete as well as meet new people. Recreational Sports Assistant Art Cabrera feels this season could be as successful as in the past years. “We hope to get our number up,” Cabrera said. “Our numbers were up a little bit higher last spring, but we hope to pick up a lot more.” Cabrera also feels that more female participants would go a long way to boosting numbers. “We have our normal participates, but we’d like to get new faces especially woman,” Cabrera said. Some activities for fall 2002 include flag football,

beach volleyball, soccer, threeon-three basketball, racquetball and tennis. Cabrera said additional events will take place around campus in hopes of getting more participants from the student body. “We have ten events that will go on this semester plus we are going to be doing outside activities,” Cabrera said. Currently, the recreational sports program is building its new facility north of the Bronc Village which is scheduled to be completed in the spring. The facility will have a new softball,

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flag-football, and soccer fields along with beach volleyball courts. Cabrera feels the new facility will increase the participation of students in the near future. “I’m looking forward to our new field being built,” Cabrera said. “We are also hoping more people will participate. The facility will have lights in the near future and with that, we can keep it [facility] open later instead of playing in the hot sun of ours.” Cabrera also said that students who work in the day can participate in recreational sports during the evening. “It’s going to open up a lot of doors for a lot more students,” Cabrera said. “Those who can’t play during the day because of work, can play at night. It’s going to take a little time promoting it and pushing it, but we’re ready for it.” While the new facility will take at least one more semester to complete, events such as flag football has been temporarily relocated. In the past, flag football was played across the street from the Health & Physical Education Building II in the Edinburg North campus. However, due to a miscommunication between Edinburg North

School District and UTPA, year the event will take place north of the men’s dorms in the grassy field this year. “The University is leasing that property and what happened was a miscommunication between Edinburg staff in the school district and PanAm,” Cabrera said. Cabrera added the school district is turning the old school building into a parking lot and the construction workers use the old flag football field to park their machinery. Although Cabrera is disappointed in not being able to play in the old facility one last time, he feels the participants will be more comfortable on the grassy field. “I’m glad we’re not there [old facility], but that’s extra space we lost,” he said. “We needed that field, but the good thing about the grassy field is it has green grass. The other field was really dry and not watered on a

regular basis.” While new participants look to make an impact on the recreational program, old ones hope to keep dominating their sport. For the last couple of years, the “vipers” have taken flag football biggest prize. Cabrera said the “vipers” are ranked sixth in the nation and hope to continue dominating their spot. “I don’t want to scare anybody, but they [vipers] have a pretty good team,” Cabrera said. “The vipers have a little more experience and that’s where they get that extra edge.” The vipers have maintained their position by getting past rivals from the past and Cabrera expects new rivals to arrive as well, but he also wants students to participate for fun. “You don’t have to be a pro to play, just have the will and desire to play,”Cabrera said. “We’re out there to have some fun and get a little sun.”

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Men’s hoops schedule finalized SPI Tournament highlights early portion of schedule By MIKE GONZALEZ The Pan American

The men’s basketball program released it’s 2002-2003 schedule that will give Bronc fans an opportunity to see their team go up against a number of elite competitors. The Broncs are coming off a 20-10 season that was the best in 12 years, and men’s basketball coach Bob Hoffman expects better results from his squad this season. “I think it’s how you approach things,” Hoffman said. “It all starts with confidence, and we have guys from last year that know how to get it done. Attitude brings more success.” UTPA will play 11 regular-season games at home and another 12 on the road.The Broncs will also participate in three tournaments that could impact the teams post-season due to the strength of the schedule being considered during tournament selection.

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South Padre Island will host the first South Padre Island Hoops Tournament that will include 2002 NCAA Tournament participant Tulsa, New Mexico State of the Sun Belt and UTPA. Hoffman is looking forward to the experience of the Valley playing last to the big-name programs. “I’m real excited to be involved in a [classy] organization,” Hoffman said. “It’s a dream come true for our program.” UTPA will travel seven days later to Hofstra University in Long Island for the Hofstra Tournament. Four teams will participate in the tourney, including Quinnipiac of the Northeast Conference, Lehigh of the Patriot League and UTPA. The Broncs next tournament action will be the Rainbow Classic Dec. 2730 in Hawaii. Participants include Western Kentucky, a 2002 a participant of the NCAA Tournament, Butler of the Horizon League, Bradley of the Missouri Valley Conference, Tennessee Tech of the Ohio Valley Conference and Hawaii, who was also a participant of the 2002 NCAA Tournament. The beginning of the season will be

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pick me up and showed me the football stadium, press box, his office and gave me a couple of pictures.” The next day, Lemons took Garcia out to Chico’s restaurant with former Texas assistant coach Bill White. Lemons introduced White and Garcia to the owner of the restaurant who happened to be a good friend of his. Garcia was shocked to hear what Lemons said next. “He said, ‘this is coach White, and this is coach Garcia.’ He’d never mentioned me as coach before, so I didn’t want to say anything,” Garcia said. Garcia feels the relationship reached its highest peak when Lemons told the owner of Chico’s to take care of Garcia if he was ever in town. “He told the owner ‘when this friend of mine comes here and is asking for a favor, take care of him and I’ll take care of the the rest,’” Garcia said. “Those words were very strong for me. He had a lot of other friends that he could have done this for.” Former UTPA Sports Information Director Jim McKone also has memories of the relationship between Lemons and Garcia. “He liked to have Lupe along,” McKone said. “He’s a legend in his time and was a wellknown bus driver.” McKone had a scary yet comic experience when he traveled to a Broncs game in Monterrey. “A gasoline truck almost hit us on an old Mexico highway,” McKone said. “Lupe was driving and I was sitting with Lemons and the gasoline truck almost hit our school bus. Lemons then said ‘a lot of jobs almost got open.’” Lemons coached at UTPA from 1973-1976, and went 55-16 in his three-year stint. UTPA went 22-2 in Lemons’ second year of coaching, which remains the best record in the schools history. “What made it fun was the program was winning,” McKone said. “We had a lot of great times when we won, and we ate better too.”

crucial for the Broncs, as they have six of seven games on the road following the Hofstra Tournament. The road trip starts at Air Force and makes stops in Saint Louis, Kansas State, Southern, Lamar, and Baylor. UTPA will have 13 players coming back from last year’s roster, including seniors Kevin Mitchell, a 6-2 guard, James Davis, a 5-10 guard and Andrius Sakalys, a 6-6 forward. Hoffman will count on his seniors for leadership this season, and Mitchell realizes the importance of his role in the Bronc machine. “I hope my teammates will work harder than last year,” Mitchell said. “I hope to exceed 20 wins. It will be difficult because of our schedule, but with our people, we can do it.” Davis also knows that as a team, winning more than 20 games can be achieved. “We want to win at least the same as last year,” Davis said. “We’re not going to worry about post-season because that will take care of itself. We just need to do whatever we have to do.” The Broncs will open the season Nov. 9 is an exhibition game against Monterrey Tech at the Fieldhouse.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE THROUGH DEC. 30 Nov. 9

Monterrey Tech (Exhibition)

Nov. 22-23

SPI Tournament

Nov. 26

Concordia

Nov. 28

Mississippi Valley State

Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Hofstra Tournament

Dec. 5

Air Force

Dec. 7

Saint Louis

Dec. 11

Kansas State

Dec. 16

Schreiner

Dec. 19

Southern

Dec. 21

Lamar

Dec. 27-30

Rainbow Classic

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I don't have too many regrets, but if I could live just one day over it would be February 25, 2000. The University of Texas-Pan American doesn't have what you'd call a RICH sports history, but on that cool February evening, a huge part of that history blew into the UTPA Fieldhouse. That night the late Abe Lemons returned to Edinburg, but I chose to attend a previously scheduled social event instead. I missed the chance to meet one of UTPA's legendary coaches that night. When I heard about his passing Monday night, I knew I'd always regret not going to the Fieldhouse that night. Thanks to my friend Bernie Saenz, though, I own his biography which Lemons kindly autographed. His primary purpose for the trip was most likely to push his recently

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published bio. However, I'd like to think Lemons loved UTPA enough that he would have visited with or without a book. Coaches have come and gone at UTPA, but only very few, like Sam Williams or Lon Kruger, have left a legacy like Lemons. Lemons only coached the Broncs three seasons, but in that short stint he became the school's winningest coach. Some of the school’s all-time best ballers played for Lemons, like Marshall Rogers, Bruce "Sky" King and local standout Jesus "Chuy" Guerra. I'm not a huge fan of memorializing posthumously. It seems the only requirement for a memorial nowadays is dying. But, in this case I think it behooves the UTPA athletic department and the entire university to honor Lemons' memory. It took over 30 years for the university to recognize Sam Williams

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and UTPA's only national championship sports team with a banner and by renaming the Fieldhouse floor after Williams. I remember the day William Weidner took over as athletics director at UTPA. He said one of his first priorities was cleaning up the image of Bronc athletics. Here's your chance, Mr. Weidner. It's widely known Bronc athletics aren't very respected around the country. Mr. Weidner, I think finding a way to preserve Lemons', and for that matter Jody Ramsey's, memory is a great way of polishing up UTPA's image. Both men are big parts of the UTPA's history and both are very deserving of remembrance. I just hope Lemons and Ramsey don't have to wait 30 years for their chance at Bronc immortality.

still learning and willing to work together.” Lawson’s approach to playing volleyball is generally dictated by her intense personality. “I’m a competitive person when it comes to anything, so that has a lot to do with it,” Lawson said. “I like competing, I like playing volleyball and I’m glad I came here because it’s been a lot of fun.” Kasper is a graduate of Connally High School in Pflugerville. She played all 28 matches her freshmen year and ranked

Adabel Gonzalez Criminal Justice Sophomore

Zinthia Garza Communication Junior

CRIME BULLETIN ■ The University Police Department has seen an increase in thefts in the University Library. Students are leaving property unattended on desks and study tables to retrieve items from bookshelves or use the reference computers. The thieves are taking advantage of these opportunities and stealing items from purses and backpacks. On some occasions the whole purse or backpack is taken. These are crimes of opportunity that can be easily avoided. Do not leave property unattended.

■ The University Police Department would like to advise the residents of the Bronc Village Apartments of bicycle thefts occurring on the complex. The bicycles stolen are usually not secured or secured with a thin cable and lock. The persons responsible for the thefts are using some sort of cutters to slice through the thin cable. A U-lock shaped locking device is the most effective when used properly. The University Police Department offers a Bicycle Registration Form. The form is used to record bicycle information. UPD can also engrave the bicycle with a unique number. These forms are kept on file with the Crime Prevention Unit of the UPD.

Students may contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 956-316-7151 for more information.

Yes, because it’s so easy to be influenced by drugs in college parties and so easy to obtain them.

CO2 Devin Lopez Mechanical Engineering Freshman I think it is easier to obtain illegal drugs because the people who sell them are usually not advertising them, whereas the store which sells alcohol is advertising --which makes it harder to purchase. So then the police know where to patrol.

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third in kills and second in attack percentages. Her junior year, she was ranked fifth in hitting after missing part of the season due to an injury. She had a career-high 13 digs against Centenary that year. She was also named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, the Bronc Pride 3.0 Club and was named a USAA AllAmerican Scholar, and also represented UTPA at the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla.

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■ The University of Texas Pan American is rapidly growing. Along with this growth comes an increase in enrollment, which stands at just over 14,000. This in turn means more vehicles using campus parking lots. The University Police Department asks when you use these campus lots to use basic security measure in protecting property. Do not leave valuable items in view. By simply locking a vehicle, individuals can keep from becoming an easy target for a thief.

Yes. Government does not regulate the drugs.

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Lawson and Kasper unofficially took the roles of captains to offer leadership to teammates. “We didn’t have any seniors last year so Cynthia and I were the oldest as juniors and that gave us a chance to be leaders,” Lawson said. “This year we’re officially the leaders as seniors.” Lawson describes working with a fairly young team as a unique experience. “It’s interesting, it’s challenging and fun at the same time,” Lawson said. “They’re

Do you think it’s easier to obtain illegal drugs than alcohol? Why, why not? Ricardo Lerma Jr. Biology Senior

Reader urges athletic department to honor UTPA coaching legend Dear Sports Editor,

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Zachary Moser Philosophy Sophomore It depends on your age. For people over 21 it is of course easier to find alcohol. It is sold at every corner store. For younger folks though, especially those under 18, it is a lot easier to score illegal drugs because dealers don’t ID.

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nine hours of sleep every night to be well rested for school. “That’s our responsibility to make sure you can stay awake so you can listen in class,” Costello said. Koo said students’ alertness is affected by several factors including stress, depression or medications they may be taking. In light of recent health risks at Edinburg Economedes High School, where classes were delayed for two weeks due to mold remediation, UTPA’s recently established management team has taken several precautionary measures to ensure

students’ safety, including the frequent assessment of indoor air quality. Many problems associated with air quality are related to air conditioning and are exacerbated by dust as well, Costello said. Recently completed construction of Edinburg Baseball Stadium as well as work on the new visitor’s center blew a great deal of dust into the air, reducing air quality. The air quality management team works proactively and encourages preventative maintenance strategies to ensure student safety, Costello added.

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MYTHS & FACTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

FEDERAL LAW DRUG PENALTIES OFFENSE:

MINIMUM PUNISHMENT:

MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT:

Manufacture, distribution or dispensing drugs (includes marijuana)

A term of imprisonment for up to 5 years, and a fine of $250,000.

A term of life imprisonment without release (no eligibility for parole) and a fine not to exceed $8,000,000 (for an individual).

Delivery of marijuana

Possession of marijuana

POT

Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000, or both.

Confinement in Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $100,000.

Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $2,000, or both.

Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000.

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abuse. ADAP offers a variety of services such as individual counseling, group counseling, group presentations and crisis intervention for students experiencing a substance-abuse problem or recovering from one. Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) and Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (Gamma) are two peer

education organizations on campus. Although BACCHUS & GAMMA mainly focuses on alcohol awareness they also specializes in other areas such as drug dependency. BACCHUS & GAMMA has been the largest and strongest peer education network for 25 years and together with other organizations educate university students and the community about healthier alternative lifestyles.

Myth: A can of beer has less alcohol in it than a mixed drink or a shot of tequila, whisky, etc. Fact: 11 oz. of beer, 5 oz. of wine or 1 oz. of hard liquor all have the same chemical effect. You can become an alcoholic if you only drink beer. Myth: If a loved one has a drinking problem or is using drugs, it’s their problem, not yours. Fact: Addiction is a “family disease.” One-in8 Americans (more than 30 million) grow up in an alcoholic household. The addicted household leaves emotional scars that last a lifetime. Eighty-four percent of children raised in addicted families will portray some type of addictive personality. Fifty percent will marry an alcoholic. Myth: Everyone drinks. You just need to learn your own limits. Fact: High doses of alcohol and some drugs (especially cannabis) can lead to reduced sexual performance, depression of libido and impotence. Source: UTPA Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

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Students’ concerns addressed by SGA

Several committees exist to assist in solving campus problems By CLARISSA MARTINEZ The Pan American There are many new faces on campus this semester, and the enrollment is now over 14,000. Along with more people comes a number of important issues that affect UTPA students. The Student Government Association is dedicated to addressing student concerns and voicing their opinions on various issues occurring on campus. According to Vice President Jessica Garcia, this year begins with a feeling of excitement among the members. ”We are planning on being much more active this year compared to previous ones,” Garcia said. “All the members have been working hard to make sure that students know about SGA and what services we can offer them.” A couple of items SGA will focus on are parking problems and increasing library access hours. Along with various university

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OUT WITH THE OLD Marco Ramirez (right) bundles material to remove it from what will be the new communication department computer lab, as site supervisor Rumaldo Guerra looks on. The lab will house 30 Macintosh G4 computers. Upon its completion, the computer

lab will give communication students an on-site learning lab that has been sought after for eight years. Ongoing renovation is expected to cost $80,000, while equipment will cost another $100,000.

activities such as Margaritaville, Midnight Madness and Spirit Week, SGA will also be participating in community service projects throughout the Rio Grande Valley. One of the projects will include adopting an elementary school in Palmview, near Mission. “We are going to be in charge of making sure the students know about college and know that UTPA can offer them a great education,” said Amber Zerbe, senator for the College of Business Administration. In December, SGA will be participating in Adopt an Angel, a Christmastime community program that students have been participating in for more than 15 years. “Each year Adopt an Angel has become better than the last. We are able to adopt more kids now and the banquet has been moved to the ballroom providing a nice atmosphere for the dinner,” Garcia said. Besides the projects and services rendered, there are also certain individual benefits members receive from participating in the organization. ”I have received a greater understanding of the university after joining SGA and I enjoy knowing that I can make a difference,” Garcia said. “The problem is that students don’t know where they can go when they have questions or problems.” If students are interested in school politics, there are several committees students can join. Student Publications, Residence Life, Academic Integrity, Student Financial Services and Student Affairs Advisory are a few organizations responsible for managing student life on campus. Students holding positions such as college senator, senator at large, and senator representatives play a part in voicing student opinions. To qualify for office, a student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 and have been enrolled at the university for at least one semester or two summer sessions. One of Carlos Rios’ responsibilities as senator at large is to serve on the fiscal committee. “The committee manages the money used by SGA,” Rios said. ”We decide where and when the money should be spent. The money is from student fees so therefore it is spent on the students.” Cassie Gonzalez, a senior majoring in communication disorders, said she joined SGA to have a voice for the students. “I wanted to get involved and this seemed like the opportunity to do that,” Gonzalez said.

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SPORTS CLIPBOARD UTPA NAMES MOLNAR ASSISTANT EDINBURG-The Cross Country and Track and Field program has named Doug Molnar assistant coach. Molnar brings competitive and coaching experience at the Division I level. He was the head men’s cross country and assistant track and field coach at Kent State, and was the interim head women’s cross country while serving as an assistant track and field coach at Tennessee. Molnar joins UTPA after serving as a men’s volunteer assistant country an track and field coach at Tennessee for the last two years. At Tennessee, Molnar was a volunteer cross country coach before serving as interim head cross country and assistant track and field coach for the women. Track and field head coach Ricky Vaughn is thrilled to bring Molnar to the UTPA program. “I’m very excited about hiring Doug,” Vaughn said. “He comes here with excellent credentials. He ran for West Virginia when they were one of the top teams in the country, was the head men’s cross country coach at Kent State and the women’s head coach at Tennessee, and was with

Tennessee’s men when they won two national championships. He has a strong background in distance running, and is also knowledgeable in sports psychology.” Molnar is honored to join a program that made tremendous progress last year. “I’m pleased to be here, because this is a beautiful school with good facilities and great people to work with,” Molnar said. “UTPA is a diamond in the rough for building a great distance program. There are great distance runners in the Rio Grande Valley, they aren’t noticed in the rest of the state because of the location, and the weather is great year-round.” The Broncs will compete at the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Invitational meet Sept. 6.

Team Announces Tryout Dates The men’s basketball team will be conducting a tryout session on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 for all students interested. Please contact the basketball office at 381-2870 (no later) then Tuesday Oct. 1. The reason for the Oct. 1 cut-off date is the participants will need to meet all NCAA qualifications before students can participate in the tryout.

CROSS COUNTRY wasn’t necessarily good footing, so it was a challenging course for them,” Molnar said. If nothing else, the team came home with a lot of personal victories. According to Molnar, several team members set some personal records at the event. “We had a lot of PRs (personal records),” Molnar said. “Roosevelt was three minutes faster this year than last year.” Villarreal also improved her personal record by 40 seconds this year compared to last year. She was also the top scorer for the women’s cross country team, finishing in 17th place. She was followed by Rosas in 32nd place,

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Deanah Chavez (37th), Erica Hernandez (40th), and Margeaux McCarthy (49th). “I was pretty pleased with the way I ran this year compared to last year because I was able to train this summer and I didn’t last year,” Villarreal said. “I think that’s a boost for me because I’m already running a minute faster than I was last year.” Villarreal also looks forward to the strong performances of the freshmen team members. “We have a lot of freshmen that come from good backgrounds and hopefully by November they’ll be pretty strong,” Villarreal said.

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Staff Swamis Mike Gonzalez Sports Editor

Matt Lynch Editor

San Francisco at New York Giants

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Dr. Greg Selber

Reporter

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San Diego at Cincinnati

It’s a battle of two quarterbacks going in opposite directions in their careers. Niners by 10

We can now say there is no QB controversy in San Diego. Drew Brees is the man. Chargers by 4

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Indianapolis at Jacksonville

Detroit at Miami The Dolphins acquired former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Look for the ‘Fins’-D to stop Mike McMahon. Dolphins by 6

Edgerrin James is coming back from a torn ACL. Colts by 13

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The Bills should improve tremendously with the help of new QB Drew Bledsoe. Bills by 3

This could be the year that the Browns make a playoff run. Browns by 7

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Atlanta at Green Bay

St. Louis at Denver

Michael Vick will make his first visit to Lambeau. Packers by 13

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Minnesota at Chicago For many years these two teams have battled at Soldier Field. This game will be played in Springfield, Ill. Bears by 9

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Arizona at Washington It will be Steve Spurrier’s coaching debut. We’ll just call the Cardinals football’s version of the Chicago Cubs. ‘Skins by 14

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This is the game of the week. The “greatest show on turf” makes it way to the new Mile High. Rams by 3

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Seattle at Oakland We can call this the last “hurrah” for both teams. Mike Holmgren could be gone if the Seahawks don’t make the playoffs. Raiders by 4

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New Orleans at Tampa Bay Buc fans feel coach John Gruden was the last piece of the Super Bowl puzzle. Bucs by 7

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The Raven roster has made a complete 360 since 2000 with key free-agent losses. Ravens by 3

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Commemoration set for next week September 11 ceremony to begin at 8:45 a.m., will include musical tribute By ARIANNA VAZQUEZ The Pan American

As Americans reach the first anniversary of Sept. 11, the memories and nostalgia for those who died resurface. The image of the World Trade Center towers falling to their end and carrying with them thousands of people trapped inside-- including firefighters and policemen-- gives this day a special remembrance of lost heroes. The University of Texas-Pan American is planning an event to pay tribute and honor all who were affected by the events of Sept 11, 2001. The event is a university community gathering to bring the student body together along with the entire nation in remembrance of what occurred that September morning. UTPA officials have scheduled the event to be held at the University flagpole on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8:45 a.m. “The terrorists attacks seem like they happened yesterday because the year went by so fast,” said Gladys Rios, a premed student. “It hit everybody in the U.S., making it a day we should remember because it changed and united our nation.” The program will last approximately 15 minutes and will consist of a prelude by the UTPA Library Chimes playing, “See The Conquering Heroes,” followed by the raising of the colors by the Army ROTC Bronc Battalion. UTPA students will perform “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Amazing Grace,”

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and “God Bless America.” Performers include Francisco Loera on the guitar, Rene O. Loera on the string bass, Yamil Yunes on the violin and Esperanza Medina as vocals. Assistant Chief of Police Wallace Jay Carey will give the invocation. The UTPA Counseling Center will also hold a discussion group titled “Reflections of September 11” from 10:45-11:35 a.m. The group will congregate in the Sage Room located on the second floor of the Student Union. According to UTPA Counselor Mirta Rodriguez, the purpose of the discussion is to provide students and staff an opportunity to, “reflect upon events that occurred Sept. 11 and discuss students’ feelings and how [that day] impacted their lives.” Four counselors will provide service to all students or faculty who want to talk about the event and the year following the attacks.

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Watching ‘Feardotcom’ brings The more horrors than movie does CULTURE CLUB

What students like to read, listen to and surf.

The macabre becomes moronic in this anything-butfrightening film

interesting at least. But then the audience is introduced to Natascha McElhone, one of the lousiest actresses currently in movies! McElhone plays Terry Houston, a Department of By DÄGOBERTO PÉREZ Health researcher who is The Pan American about as convincing as a scientist as Rosie O’Donnell Promise me you will not go is straight. This bumbling and see this movie! Do not be bug-detective teams up with fooled by the movie’s eerie, detective Mike Reilly hypnotic, and seemingly (Stephen Dorff) in hopes of horrific trailers. explaining the mysterious The truth of the matter is deaths. that the only frightening part Reilly and Houston begin of this film is having to stay to examine all the evidence inside the movie theater and eventually conclude that watching it! all the victims have one thing What begins as a somewhat in common: they all accessed interesting horror film falls the Feardotcom Website 48 flat on its face and becomes hours before they died. In a more of a comedy than a sheer stroke of genius, Reilly horror flick. The movie accesses the site as well in begins with some people in hopes of finding more clues New York City suffering about the deaths but is from nose bleeds, ear bleeds confident that he will not face and sudden death. That’s the same fate. pretty good stuff — Then we get to see the Feardotcom Website itself, a graphic site containing gruesome Starring: Stephen Dorff, scenes of torture and sadistic violence. Natascha McElhone, The Website's host Stephen Rea is a blonde woman Director: William Malone who knows your MPAA rating: R, for name and greatest violence including grisly fears and always asks, “do you want images of torture, nudity to play?” As in all and language. horror movies, Running time: 98 minutes stupidity prevails, and the victims all Reviewer’s Rating: click “Yes.” It is true that everyone who enters the site inevitably dies, but out of 5 stars the reason for their deaths is never

explained. The audience is never told why the Web site kills people, and we are expected to believe that this site is killing people just for the sake of killing them. I didn’t buy it and you shouldn’t either. It gets frighteningly worse. Alongside this pointless plot, we encounter Dr. Alistair Pratt (Stephen Rea), a sadistic killer who kidnaps women and then broadcasts their tortures for 48 hours on his own Website. Pratt has eluded Reilly for many years, but after Reilly entered the Feardotcom site he received insight into Pratt's whereabouts and is ready to stop him. Are you confused enough? I know I was. These two plots quickly intertwine to form a web of dizzying mush, and the confusion that filled the movie theater could have filled the tremendous void in Anna Nicole Smith’s brain. In the end, Reilly finds the “good” doctor and manages to spoil his evil plans. Go figure! But nothing else is mentioned about the Feardotcom site again. Is the thing still up? Is the lady still killing people if they log in? I guess I’ll have to click ‘YES’ and find out for

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Azael Rodriguez Sophomore Undeclared CD: “Hybrid Theory” by Linkin Park Website: google.com Movie: “Spiderman” myself; either way dying a terrible and horrible death is 10 times better than having to watch this awful movie again. The bottom line is this movie should have been sent directly to DVD and no one should go see it. Most of the characters in this movie lack dimension, reality and viewers will not sympathize with any of them. Toward the end I was rooting for the ghost and killer. At least their victory would have punched up the plot! The ideas are discombobulated, the acting is Raspberry-Award worthy, and the time you will have to spend watching this movie will be agonizing. Do not, under any circumstances, go and watch this movie—better yet, go rent “Glitter” instead.

Davina Zarate Freshman Pre-Med Book: “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel Website: jcrew.com Movie: “XXX”

BOX OFFICE RESULTS 1 - ‘Signs’ 2 - ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ 3 - ‘XXX’ 4 - ‘Spy Kids 2’ 5 - ‘Feardotcom’ 6 - ‘Austin Powers’ 7 - ‘Blue Crush’ 8 - ‘Serving Sara’ 9 - ‘The Good Girl’ Special to The Pan American Detective Mike Reilly (Stephen Dorff) and Department of Health researcher Terry Houston (Natascha McElhone) come across a grisly scene while investigating mysterious deaths.

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Jezreel Rodriguez Sophomore Intl. Business CD: Lenny Kravitz’ Greatest Hits Website: soccer.com Movie: “Scarface”

Phoenix Rising Art Exhibit and Sale Sept. 9 through Oct. 11 Place: McAllen-Miller International Airport Event: ‘Phoenix Rising’ is an exhibit of “hope, remembrance and healing.” The art sale will be held September 11 at 7 p.m. in the conference room behind the restaurant in the airport. Phone: (956) 358-7211 Broadway Musical Review Sept. 11, 12, 14 at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. Info: Edinburg High School Dramaticats will perform the musical featuring songs and skits from hits like ‘Sound of Music,’ ‘Annie,’ and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show.’ Place: EHS auditorium, 801 E. Canton, Edinburg Price: Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for students Call: Carter Robinson at (956) 316-7300 Taste of Home Cooking School Sept. 16; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Info: Entertaining presentation of easy-toprepare, family-pleasing recipes; coupons, free product samples and door prizes . Place: Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville Price: $4 per person Phone: (956) 982-6664, ask for Maribel

Professor takes love of music to UTPA stage Dr. William L. O’Neil will perform both solo and with UTPA student musicians By BELINDA REYES The Pan American

Valley Symphony Orchestra. Throughout his school years, O’Neil’s enjoyment of music grew with the introduction of new composers and musical pieces. “[In high school] I discovered Brahms, Debussy, Mozart, and Richard Strauss,” O’Neil said. “I subsequently studied in Los Angeles with Mitchell Lurie and in New York with Leon Russianoff. I returned to school at the University of Minnesota, where I studied with Cloyde Williams and John Anderson.” Upon completing high school, O’Neil received his Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Winnipeg in 1969. He then went on to obtain his masters in 1987, and in 1990 earned his doctorate in music with a specialization in the clarinet, from the University of Minnesota. O’Neil has been an

TPA music Professor Dr. William L. O’Neil will be combining his musical abilities along with his passion for music in a recital with UTPA students on Sept. 15 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Students, both undergraduate and graduate, will perform in O’Neil’s “allHispanic” theme, featuring musical pieces from Jesus Bal y Gay, who left Spain for Mexico during the French Regime, Benjamin Guiterrez from Costa Rica, Roque Cordero from Panama, and Marta Garcia Renart from Mexico. “I’ve started a series of recitals from different countries. My first was a French program, including Switzerland and Canada,” said I subsequently clarinetist O’Neil. “This studied in Los summer I started Angeles with the Summer Fest with an allMitchell Lurie and in English program, then New York with Leon late in the Russianoff. I Summer Fest [the theme] was returned to school an all-American program. It at the University of seemed Minnesota where I appropriate to play an allstudied with Cloyde Hispanic program next, Williams and John which is the one Anderson. coming up.” O’Neil, a native of - Dr. William L. O’Neil, musician Canada, grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he developed a passion associate professor of for music in high school. He clarinet, at UTPA since 1992 participated in the Elmwood teaching applied clarinet and High School band, Winnipeg saxophone, wind wood Youth Orchestra during his methods, and music college years, Omaha appreciation. He also Symphony, and Minnesota developed the on-line music Orchestra. He currently plays appreciation that is offered co-principal clarinet in the through UT Tele campus. His

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERT SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER: 15: Faculty artist - Dr. William Lorne O’Neil, clarinet, Fine Arts Auditorium (FAA), 3 p.m. 22: Guest artist - Matthew Serna, piano, FAA, 3 p.m. 28: Guest artist - Haysun Kang, piano, Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

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O’NEIL other teaching credentials are at Northwestern College (in Minnesota from 1983-1990, Utah State University from 1990-91, and the Memorial University of Newfoundland from 1991-92. O’Neil’s appreciation of music is reciprocated by other members of his family.He has been married for 31 years to Gail, a violinist he met in Minneapolis. He has three daughters, Kathryn, who was the top graduate here at UTPA last December, Michelle, 21, and Angela, 13, both of whom “play the cello very well,” according to O’Neil. Between his family and his time teaching, O’Neil is also actively involved with the First Baptist church in Edinburg, the International Clarinet Association (ICA), and the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA).

3: Valley Symphony Orchestra, FAA, 8 p.m. 10-12: Luisa Fernanda - Zarzuela, FAA, 8 p.m. 12: Faculty artist - Dr. Marcus Smolensky, viola, Recital Hall, 2 p.m. 15: UTPA Choir, FAA, 8 p.m. 19: Guest artist - Amy Brownlow, soprano, Recital Hall, 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER: 2: 75th Anniversary Celebration Events 1-2: UTPA Mariachi, FAA, 7 p.m. 3: UTPA Mariachi, FAA, 2 p.m. 5: UTPA Latin Salsa, FAA, 8 p.m. 12: UTPA Jazz Ensemble, FAA, 8 p.m. 14: Valley Symphony Orchestra, FAA, 8 p.m. 22: UTPA Choir, FAA, 8 p.m. 26: UTPA Band, FAA, 8 p.m.

DECEMBER: 3: Men’s & Women’s Chorus, FAA, 8 p.m. 13: Valley Symphony Orchestra, San Juan del Valley Shrine, 8 p.m.

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(Left) - These necklaces are the finished product of hours of hard work by Yolanda Cavazos. (Below) - Some beads are sold by strands, like those hanging below.

New bead and jewelry shop gives owner and visitors an outlet for creativity Story and photos by Veronica Barrera

(Above and Bottom Right) - Clay trays hold endless possibilities for bead-seekers. (Below) - The themes used in the jewelry-making room brings the public ‘back to nature’ with jungle music, greenery, and the occasional monkey hung from a vine.

iamonds are a girl’s best friend, or at least they used to be. Based on current trends, a new look of precious stones such as turquoise has gained popularity in the jewelry market. The opening of MotherEarth, a new jewelry store in

McAllen, will be able to meet the demands of this new trend by offering the public a variety of designs and stones. What started as a hobby for Yolanda Cavazos has now turned into a fulltime business that features beads and precious stone jewelry from around the world. Cavazos designed jewelry for five years before she considered it a business prospect. “I thought opening this business was a good idea because there was nothing like it around the Valley,” Cavazos said. “There was a need for a store like this.” MotherEarth has an array of gemstones to match any color of garment. Coral, citrine, amber, jade, garnet,

turquoise, peridot, goldstone, shells, and moonstone are examples of what the store carries. Cavazos travels as far as Las Vegas, New Mexico and New York to visit markets and purchase merchandise for her store. “We have a huge selection of beads and stones to please everyone’s taste,” Cavazos said. “We carry jewelry for men as well.” Cavazos keeps herself busy by designing new pieces on a regular basis. “I love beads and have something new every week,” she said. Cavazos said gemstone bracelets, earrings, and necklaces can accessorize a woman’s wardrobe. “Turquoise is going to continue as a hot item,” Cavazos said. “Coral, mother-of-pearl, and shells will also be popular this fall.”

Beside the large assortment of gems and beads, MotherEarth also holds a jewelry-making class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Customers can come in and buy their own beads and stones to create their own design. Each class costs $7 and is held in the store. The sounds of the jungle are the first thing one hears while walking through the door. Vibrant colored necklaces and green vines decorate the walls. A vivid mural of the jungle covers the back wall, stuffed monkeys hang from vines. “Juan Mendoza is the designer of the mural,” Cavazos said. “I wanted the room to have a lot of greenery and go with the name and theme of the store.” MotherEarth’s grand opening was two weeks ago. The store is located on 1217 N. 10th St. and operates Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MOTHEREARTH JEWELRY CLASSES: When: Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Where: In store; 1217 N. 10th St. Cost: $7 per lesson

Back row left to right, Polyphonia, Gelidium. Front row left to right, Chimaera and Mojarres.

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(Left) - These necklaces are the finished product of hours of hard work by Yolanda Cavazos. (Below) - Some beads are sold by strands, like those hanging below.

New bead and jewelry shop gives owner and visitors an outlet for creativity Story and photos by Veronica Barrera

MOTHEREARTH JEWELRY CLASSES: When: Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Where: In store; 1217 N. 10th St. Cost: $7 per lesson

Back row left to right, Polyphonia, Gelidium. Front row left to right, Chimaera and Mojarres.

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The macabre becomes moronic in this anything-butfrightening film

Around Town

Davina Zarate Freshman Pre-Med Book: “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel Website: jcrew.com Movie: “XXX”

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Jezreel Rodriguez Sophomore Intl. Business CD: Lenny Kravitz’ Greatest Hits Website: soccer.com Movie: “Scarface”

Professor takes love of music to UTPA stage Dr. William L. O’Neil will perform both solo and with UTPA student musicians By BELINDA REYES The Pan American

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■ Jewelry shop . . . . . 8-9 ■ Movie review . . . . . 10 ■ Culture club . . . . . . 10

OCTOBER:

DECEMBER: 3: Men’s & Women’s Chorus, FAA, 8 p.m. 13: Valley Symphony Orchestra, San Juan del Valley Shrine, 8 p.m.

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Commemoration set for next week September 11 ceremony to begin at 8:45 a.m., will include musical tribute By ARIANNA VAZQUEZ The Pan American

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It hit everybody in the U.S., making it a day we should remember because it changed and united our nation — Gladys Rios, Student

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MYTHS & FACTS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

FEDERAL LAW DRUG PENALTIES OFFENSE:

MINIMUM PUNISHMENT:

MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT:

Manufacture, distribution or dispensing drugs (includes marijuana)

A term of imprisonment for up to 5 years, and a fine of $250,000.

A term of life imprisonment without release (no eligibility for parole) and a fine not to exceed $8,000,000 (for an individual).

Delivery of marijuana

Possession of marijuana

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Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, a fine not to exceed $2,000, or both.

Confinement in Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $100,000.

Confinement in jail for a term of not more than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $2,000, or both.

Confinement in TDC for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000.

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Students’ concerns addressed by SGA

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lab will give communication students an on-site learning lab that has been sought after for eight years. Ongoing renovation is expected to cost $80,000, while equipment will cost another $100,000.

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Staff Swamis Mike Gonzalez Sports Editor

Matt Lynch Editor

San Francisco at New York Giants

Celeste Tello

Dr. Greg Selber

Reporter

Adviser

San Diego at Cincinnati

It’s a battle of two quarterbacks going in opposite directions in their careers. Niners by 10

We can now say there is no QB controversy in San Diego. Drew Brees is the man. Chargers by 4

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Matt

Celeste

Greg

49ers

Giants

49ers

Chargers

Bengals

Indianapolis at Jacksonville

Detroit at Miami The Dolphins acquired former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Look for the ‘Fins’-D to stop Mike McMahon. Dolphins by 6

Edgerrin James is coming back from a torn ACL. Colts by 13

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Matt

Celeste

Miami

Colts

New York Jets at Buffalo

Greg Colts

Kansas City at Cleveland

The Bills should improve tremendously with the help of new QB Drew Bledsoe. Bills by 3

This could be the year that the Browns make a playoff run. Browns by 7

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Bills

Jets

Browns

Chiefs

Atlanta at Green Bay

St. Louis at Denver

Michael Vick will make his first visit to Lambeau. Packers by 13

Matt

Celeste

Packers

Falcons

Greg Packers

Minnesota at Chicago For many years these two teams have battled at Soldier Field. This game will be played in Springfield, Ill. Bears by 9

Matt

Celeste

Bears

Greg Bears

Arizona at Washington It will be Steve Spurrier’s coaching debut. We’ll just call the Cardinals football’s version of the Chicago Cubs. ‘Skins by 14

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Redskins

This is the game of the week. The “greatest show on turf” makes it way to the new Mile High. Rams by 3

Matt

Celeste

St Louis

St. Louis

Greg St. Louis

Seattle at Oakland We can call this the last “hurrah” for both teams. Mike Holmgren could be gone if the Seahawks don’t make the playoffs. Raiders by 4

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Seahawks

Raiders

New Orleans at Tampa Bay Buc fans feel coach John Gruden was the last piece of the Super Bowl puzzle. Bucs by 7

Matt

Celeste

Saints

Baltimore at Carolina

Greg Bucs

Dallas at Houston

The Raven roster has made a complete 360 since 2000 with key free-agent losses. Ravens by 3

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Ravens

Philadelphia at Tennessee The Eagles should run away with the NFC East. Eagles by 5

Matt

Celeste

Greg

Eagles

Titans

Eagles

It will be an emotional night for the city of Houston as the Texans make their debut. Cowboys by 10

Matt

Celeste

Cowboys

Texans

Greg Cowboys

Pittsburgh at New England This is a game the Steelers circled when the schedule was released. Steelers by 6

Matt

Celeste

Steelers

Greg Steelers

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Men’s hoops schedule finalized SPI Tournament highlights early portion of schedule By MIKE GONZALEZ The Pan American

LEMONS

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MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE THROUGH DEC. 30 Nov. 9

Monterrey Tech (Exhibition)

Nov. 22-23

SPI Tournament

Nov. 26

Concordia

Nov. 28

Mississippi Valley State

Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Hofstra Tournament

Dec. 5

Air Force

Dec. 7

Saint Louis

Dec. 11

Kansas State

Dec. 16

Schreiner

Dec. 19

Southern

Dec. 21

Lamar

Dec. 27-30

Rainbow Classic

Campus VO I C E

VOLLEYBALL

Yes. You don’t need an ID to obtain any illegal drugs. Also since we’re close to the border there are plenty of “connections.”

Adabel Gonzalez Criminal Justice Sophomore

Zinthia Garza Communication Junior

Students may contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 956-316-7151 for more information.

Yes, because it’s so easy to be influenced by drugs in college parties and so easy to obtain them.

Eladio Jaimez

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Yes. Government does not regulate the drugs.

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Do you think it’s easier to obtain illegal drugs than alcohol? Why, why not? Ricardo Lerma Jr. Biology Senior

Reader urges athletic department to honor UTPA coaching legend Dear Sports Editor,

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1201 West University, CAS 170 Edinburg, Texas 78539 (956) 381-2541 Fax: (956) 316-7122 http://www.panam.edu/dept/panamerican 51th Year – No. 2

Editor Matt Lynch mlynch@panam.edu

News Editor Cristina Reyna creyna826@aol.com

A & E Editor Ashley Brooks Magrew2@hotmail.com

Sports Editor Mike Gonzalez mgonzalez40@panam.edu

Graphics Editor Gabriel O. Hernandez gabo296@hotmail.com

Copy Editors Sunayna Mahtani and Belinda Reyes Layout Designers Mike Gonzalez Gabriel Hernandez Reporters Veronica Barrera Blake Daniels Mike Gonzalez Elizabeth Martinez

Belinda Reyes Cesar Trevino Celeste Y. Tello Advertising Dagoberto Perez Circulation Jesus M. Gonzalez Advertising Coordinator Juanita Sanchez Adviser Dr. Greg Selber

Happy birthday UTPA September sees kickoff of yearlong celebration By SUNAYNA MAHTANI The Pan American

the PAN AMERICAN is the official student newspaper of The University of Texas-Pan American. Views presented are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the university.

Dagoberto Perez Nikki Ramirez

NEWS

Technological advances are subject of new library videos By ELIZABETH MARTINEZ The Pan American

associate professor in the philosophy department. He believes that the topic is closely related to his research

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Only 50 institutions throughout the nation have been awarded the grant and UTPA is the only recipient in Texas.

and teaching which include obtaining a better understanding of professional ethics, particularly in hi-tech companies. Following the presentation, Pearson will lead a discussion of the films.

Lady Bronc senior pair leads team into 2002 season

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DYNAMIC DUO: Jessica Lawson (left) and fellow senior Lady Bronc Cynthia Kasper team up to provide leadership for the Lady Bronc volleyball squad.

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You don’t have to be a pro to play, just have the will and the desire to play. We’re out there to have some fun and get a little sun. - Art Cabrera, recreational sports assistant

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Celebrating 50 years

Super seniors: friends and teammates

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Lemons built legacy of friendship With former UTPA Coach Abe Lemons passing this week, an old friend remembers good times and a few tears.

VOICE

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Personal bests highlight first cross country meet Team hopes to improve at next meet Sept. 13 By CELESTE Y. TELLO The Pan American

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RUN!: After taking third in their first meet, the UTPA Lady Broncs cross country team prepares for their next meet Sept. 13.

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THURSDAY

Campus

By MIKE GONZALEZ The Pan American

NBA

■ Super Seniors. . . . . . . 15 ■ Basketball schedule . . 14 ■ Staff’s swami picks . . . 13

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T h e S t u d e n t N e w s p a p e r o f T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f Te x a s - P a n A m e r i c a n

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