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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2019 VOLUME 109 ISSUE 15
DEFENDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT SINCE 1911
SAN MARCOS 10 REVISIT TEXAS STATE YEARS LATER By Laura Figi Life & Arts Editor
Editors note: This version of the article has been edited and formatted for print. To read this article in full visit www. universitystar.com. Quiet. Surrounded. Sitting crosslegged in the grass. There was no violence, no shouting and no one was hurt—not there. Nearly 9,000 miles away from the
"YOU ARE OUT THERE TO MAKE A STATEMENT AND YOU WANT PEOPLE TO SEE YOU'RE MAKING A STATEMENT. OTHERWISE, WE COULD GO OUT THERE AND HAVE SANDWHICHES AT MIDNIGHT" -MICHAEL HOLMAN
Vietnam War, hoards of students clad in black armbands gathered near the Fighting Stallions to peacefully protest the war on Nov. 13, 1969. The students were given three minutes by then Dean of Students Floyd Martine to clear the scene under threat of suspension. Campus security began to rope off the area. Surrounded by a taunting and hostile crowd of fellow students shouting, “your three minutes are up,” students began to stand up. Three minutes passed. Ten students remained. The administration began to collect names: David Bayless, a Vietnam veteran; Annie Burleson, Paul Cates, Al Henson, Michael Holman; David McConchie, who is now deceased. Murray Rosenwasser, Joseph Saranello, Sallie Ann Satagaj and Frances Vykoukal, also deceased. All 10 were suspended until fall 1970 with their credits from the past year canceled. None of them knew each other prior. To commemorate the 50-year anniversary, the Honors College hosted a forum from 4-6 p.m. on Nov. 13. The same day was declared “Salute the San Marcos 10 Day” by Mayor Jane Hughson. E.R. Bills, Texas State alumnus, journalist and author, has been following the story of the San Marcos 10 since attending university. His book, “The San Marcos 10: An Antiwar Protest in Texas” offers a comprehensive history of the event from start to finish. However, his initial story following the San Marcos 10 was written for Hillside Scene Magazine in 1989. During the protests, Bill Cunningham, managing editor of The College Star
Members of the San Marcos 10 (left to right) Al Henson, Paul Cates, Murray Rosenwasser, Sallie Ann Satagaj, Michael Holman, Annie Burleson and Joseph Saranello stand at the Fighting Stallions Nov. 13 at Texas State. The group gathered at the stallions 50 years earlier to protest the Vietnam War. PHOTO BY JADEN EDISON
(now The University Star) in 1969, was removed from the paper against his will for covering the events. Bills said the story is important because journalists were muzzled during the protests and still have the potential to be stifled now. “The work journalists, in general, are trying to do is heroic,” Bills said. “You’re metaphorically getting punched in the mouth at every turn trying to do your job.” DAVID BAYLESS Bayless did not have an opinion on the war until he returned from his tour and a friend asked him if he realized what damage was being done. “I felt used and abused (knowing) people had died for lie after lie,” Bayless said “We were not there to bring peace to Vietnam. We were not there to save civilization. We had all come in to take a piece of Vietnam.” ANNIE BURLESON Burleson said she was raised to stand up for what she believes in. This made it frustrating when the administration tried to enforce a free speech area between 5-7 p.m. at Old Main, which, “no one ever went to.” “I’ve always been and still am basically a pacifist,” Burleson said. “I’m against war—all war.” PAUL CATES Cates made the decision to stay at the protest the night before, no matter what happened. He did not know what triggered the decision.
“I was very sure we were going to be kicked out of school,” Cates said. “I knew that. I had made my personal decision the night before that come what may, I would stay when we were told to leave." AL HENSON When Henson showed up to protest, he had already heard talk of reprisal toward protesters. Henson said even though he was considered a hippie, he was unfazed by the jeers and hollers from his peers. “I didn’t have a lot of bad feelings about it all,” Henson said. “What was coming from the other side, I didn’t care. I was used to certain elements of the campus really looking down on my type.” MICHAEL HOLMAN Holman said the campus administration at the time was in the wrong by instructing the group to move. Dean Martine telling the students they were the problem did not sit right with Holman. “You are out there to make a statement and you want people to see you’re making a statement,” Holman said. “Otherwise, we could go out there and have sandwiches at midnight.” MURRAY ROSENWASSER Rosenwasser was especially close to the situation. He dated an editor at The College Star and was roommates with Cunningham, who wrote an editorial condemning the administration prior to SEE SAN MARCOS 10 PAGE 4
TUITION
Regents approve new tuition proposal By Sandra Sadek News Reporter A new proposal was approved by the Texas State University System's Board of Regents Nov. 14 to reflect suggestions from the Texas State Legislature. The new proposal for the student body
would increase overall tuition by 2.6% for the next two academic years—fall 2020 and fall 2021—as opposed to the original Nov. 5 proposal to increase tuition by 3.95%. Changes were made to the original proposal less than a week before the Nov. 14 vote, according to Deputy
Vice-Chancellor for Marketing & Communications Mike Wintemute. Student service fees—which pay for activities involving or directly benefiting students and are separate from regularly scheduled academic functions—will not be receiving increased funding as originally proposed. Student service fees
are generated from the number of hours a student takes each semester. Students are charged $10 per student credit hours and up to $90 per semester. According to Assistant Vice President of Budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis Christine Black, the request for a revision came from the TSUS. SEE TUITION PAGE 3
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Texas State creates tools to diversify faculty By Sarah Martinez News Reporter Texas State Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs has developed a new set of tools for hiring a more diverse faculty. The Toolkit and Best Practices for Inclusive Excellence in Faculty Hiring and Retention is a multidimensional resource that includes data on student and faculty demographics, how to construct a diverse pool of candidates and best practices to develop a more diverse faculty. Provost and VPAA Gene Bourgeois, author of the toolkit, introduced the initiative via email (Nov. 6) to faculty, staff and students. The toolkit follows Texas State's commitment to shared values, including a spirit of inclusiveness, the free exchange of ideas and a sense of community according to the provost's inclusion and diversity site. Associate Provost Debbie Thorne said a common issue at universities is the diversity of the student body not reflecting the diversity of faculty. “The demographics of the faculty does not match the demographics of the students who are enrolled in higher education,” Thorne said. Thorne said the toolkit is going to be a valuable resource when applied with Texas State's faculty, students and staff. "The value of the toolkit is only going to be as strong as it relates to the specific questions, needs and ideas that people at Texas State have," Thorne said. Elizabeth Eger, assistant professor in the Communication Studies Department, reached out to Thorne and the Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusion and Diversity Scott Bowman in the summer, so she and her students could help with the research needed for the toolkit. Eger and her students conducted a number of in-depth personal interviews to better understand the diversity and inclusion efforts currently taking place on campus. Eger said the idea of students with a master's degree conducting indepth interviews for the toolkit was of immense interest to her. "Different departments have different issues of who is underrepresented," Eger said. "Some groups are not counted in the same way we count race and gender, so it becomes really important we talk about inclusion for all underrepresented groups." Eger said diversity is not only about race and gender but the underrepresented faculty like LGBTQ+, faculty with disabilities, first-generation and veterans. In addition, the provost, associate provost and other members of the provost’s staff visit with four to five academic units every semester, receiving feedback regarding the desire to enhance the diversity of Texas State faculty. Bowman meets with search committees and academic departments that request information on the university’s diversity efforts, faculty hiring strategies and more. He regularly conducts workshops several times a year on diversity. The process of hiring new faculty depends on how well applicants understand the school's values according to Bowman. “We don't care who you are; if you're Latino, that's great. If you're African American, that's great. If you’re openly LGBTQIA+, veteran, all those things are great," Bowman
said. "However, if you're not, you still have to demonstrate you're committed to the diversity and inclusion of our students." According to Bowman, the toolkit allows the hiring of search committees to see how prospective applicants' perceptions could benefit Texas State. “It's ideally forcing search committees to think about the university when they're hiring and not who they feel would be a great fit as a colleague,” Bowman said. “It’s looking and saying 'Can this person serve our undergraduate population? Can this person mentor undergraduates into good graduate students? Can they be seen as an ally and a resource?'” Thorne said the Office of Equity and Inclusion has done training to enhance inclusivity in faculty hiring but not in a toolkit form. “I've been at Texas State for 18 years and I have not seen a specific toolkit like this," Thorne said. "So I would venture to say that this is the first time a faculty focus toolkit has been developed and broadly disseminated." Bowman said there is a need for a diverse faculty that understands students needs to better Texas State and its students in terms of expanding uniqueness. “It’s a guide to help us hire future faculty that we know are committed to diversity and inclusion,” Bowman said. “It’s really kind of looking and saying, 'Let's make sure that we're bringing the best people into this space now.' Not just for research and grants, but that they have a commitment to the students of the university, the students of the department, the students that need mentoring, etc.” To view the Toolkit and Best Practices for Inclusive Excellence in Faculty Hiring and Retention, visit https://www.provost. txstate.edu/inclusion-and-diversity.html.
"WE DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE; IF YOU'RE LATINO, THAT'S GREAT. IF YOU'RE AFRICAN AMERICAN, THAT'S GREAT. IF YOU’RE OPENLY LGBTQIA+, VETERAN, ALL THOSE THINGS ARE GREAT. HOWEVER, IF YOU'RE NOT, YOU STILL HAVE TO DEMONSTRATE YOU'RE COMMITTED TO THE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OF OUR STUDENTS."
-SCOTT BOWMAN, SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PROVOST FOR INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
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HOUSING
Remaining residents of Vie Lofts return home after month-long displacement By Michael Garcia News Reporter Remaining residents move back into their apartments at Vie Lofts after being displaced for over a month. Vie Lofts management issued a statement Nov. 12 announcing its final inspection—conducted Nov. 9—with the City of San Marcos. All proper permits were obtained and the structure was deemed safe for re-entry. The remaining 60 of 162 displaced residents were allowed to move back into their apartments Nov. 10. San Marcos Fire Marshal Kelly Kistner issued a mandatory evacuation Sept. 20 for residents of Vie Lofts, located at 817 Chestnut St. City officials on the scene cited concern for building safety after worries of cracking walls in the parking garage and stairwells. One hundred and sixty-two residents were displaced to hotels and other apartment complexes. Once Kistner deemed it safe, the complex was issued a temporary certificate of occupancy, indicating the building met building code requirements. Of the residents displaced initially, 102 were allowed to move back Sep. 28. However, 60 residents on the right sector of the building were unable to move back in at the time due to a staircase needing repairs. Construction of the building started Jan. 16, 2014, by J4 Development. Vie Lofts management acquired the building from Ella Lofts January of this year and had completed all of the requirements with the city in terms of review and inspection. Derrick Milam, co-founder of Vie
Lofts management, said the first priority is their residents, guests and employees living and working in a safe building environment. "If we don't have that, then we don't actually buy the building," Milam said. After remodeling the stairwell and making sure the property had two dedicated parking spaces for fire access, Vie Lofts was given a certificate of occupancy Nov. 9. "We have worked closely with the city and have been addressing their concerns," Milam said. Vie Lofts management issued a statement on their Facebook page stating, "We understand how long this process has been and greatly appreciate your patience and support. Please know we are now able to continue work on the rest of the improvements that were in progress before this incident with the city occurred. This includes finishing the leasing office enhancements, painting the guest corridors and remodeling the pool deck. We are working to get all this completed as soon as possible." Upon the evacuation from Vie Lofts, management promised reimbursement and followed through. Residents did not have to pay rent for the month of October and will not have to pay rent for the month of November. Residents were reimbursed for rideshare costs like Lyft and Uber, to and from campus and meals with a $15 limit for lunch and $20 limit for dinner. Residents were sent Google forms where they could upload receipts and bank statements to then be reimbursed with physical checks. Vie Lofts resident Miranda Trevino, interdisciplinary studies junior, is trying
The Vie Lofts apartments sit Oct. 1 on Chestnut Street. 162 residents were evacuated from the building Sept. 20 due to concerns with the building's safety. PHOTO BY JADEN EDISON
to get out of her lease. Trevino's mother, Sarah Sander, said she hired an attorney Oct. 9 to help Trevino get released. “I sent (the attorney) the lease and he said it is awful for tenants," Sander said. "He felt there are things in the lease he could work toward for getting it dismissed. I waited to hire him because I thought Vie Lofts might release us on its own, but they kept giving us the runaround.” Sander said she felt there was a lack of transparency on behalf of Vie Lofts regarding her trying to get her daughter out of the lease. "Vie Lofts told us any lease concern would have to go through their legal team, but when I would request the legal teams' contact information they would not respond,” Sander said. “During Sept. 26 or 27, they finally put the information in one of their emails, so we sent a formal letter to their attorney requesting to be released.” According to Sander, a Vie Lofts
attorney said they do not know if they will be able to get anyone out of a currently signed lease. "The bulk of our residents have moved back in and are very pleased to get back into their homes," Milam said. "We have had a few residents who requested to get out of their leases. That's not something that we have permitted because we have been able to get people back into their unit." Vie Lofts resident Anna Slobodnik, social work junior, felt there was a lack of communication between her and the apartment complex. "They didn't communicate that much," Slobodnik said. "I asked them when we could move back in and they told me it'd be like three weeks but then it turned out to be longer." Milam said that he's thankful and fortunate that management was able to get every tenant back in as quickly as they have given the circumstances.
FROM FRONT TUITION
Texas State students walk to and from classes Nov. 4 near the Lyndon Baines Johnson statue. PHOTO BY JADEN EDISON
Wintemute said state leadership was concerned about increasing the rate of tuition across multiple university systems and recommended the 2.6% increase. This would in line with the Higher Education Price Index, an inflation index designed to help higher education institutions plan their budget. "It is not unusual for state leaders, whether it's members of the legislature, the governor or the lieutenant governor to reach out to governing boards and express (concern) about tuition increases," Wintemute said. "My understanding is that happened again this year and the university system agreed to keep the tuition increase at the rate of inflation." Within the new proposal that was approved, student service fees will not be receiving any increased funding. "I believe it was a matter of priorities and being able to do the most (good) with the limited resources that we are going to be having at our disposal," Black said. "I do think (the university is) still trying to look at ways to enhance the services the student service fee helps to fund, possibly through other means." Other means of funding would include alternative revenue resources the university might utilize to support operations currently funded by student service fees, Black said. The new tuition includes differential tuition for the McCoy College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering and Science. Differential tuition is a variation in
college tuition based on a selected major. Both colleges will have a $10 increase in its tuition for fall 2020 and a $20 increase for fall 2021. According to Student Body President Corey Benbow, the $90 student service fee has been the maximum capacity for the last 15 years and the fees received a 13% cut earlier in 2019. "The student service fee really goes to fund everything as far as tangible student services that students seek," Benbow said. "If you look across the board, we have the lowest student service fee out of all the component institutions in the Texas State (University) System and of any institution this side of the state." Students benefitting from the Hazelwood Act are exempted from paying those fees. The Hazlewood Act is a Texas law mandating 150 hours of tuition fees be waived for veterans and their dependents; Texas State waived $20 million of tuition in 2018. The 13% cut to the student service fee was caused by a decrease in enrollment and registered credit hours which created a deficit of $400,000, according to Benbow. The largest drivers for higher education funding is through increased enrollment. Other strategies include increasing state appropriations or increasing the formula rate for higher education funding. The Texas State Legislature will reconvene January 2021. More information about the breakdown of tuition can be found on the Student Business Services website.
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LIFE & ARTS
Laura Figi Life & Arts Editor starlifeandarts@txstate.edu
TINY ART
San Marcos gallery showcases artwork from Texas cities and towns By Brianna Benitez Assistant Life & Arts Editor Against the white walls, detailed drawings and intricate paintings express individuality, while handcrafted ceramics and three-dimensional sculptures sit together to showcase the creative artists of Texas. Located just a block from the San Marcos historic downtown courthouse, 218 Co-op Gallery showcases a fascinating mix of paintings, sculptures and adornments in its new “Tiny Art of Texas” exhibit. The exhibit opened Nov. 7 and will be on display until Dec. 9. Nearly 140 pieces of tiny art are on display by artists from 50 different cities and towns across Texas. Exhibit hours are Thursday-Friday 3-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 218 Co-op Gallery opened its doors during spring 2017. The gallery is a collaboratively owned and operated forprofit space allowing featured artists to retail their work. There are currently nine member-owners who run the gallery. Suzanne Shield-Polk, 218 Co-op Gallery member-owner, helps manage the artwork and serves as the guest artist coordinator and community liaison. Shield-Polk said the gallery members love contributing to the cultural character of the San Marcos community. The gallery offers workshops for ceramics, printmaking and textiles, which are member-led throughout the year. Sheild-Polk said the "Tiny Art of Texas" exhibit has brought in new faces and potential members to the gallery. She said guests expressed they have learned a lot from viewing the art in person. "Seeing the art in the flesh, you're able to examine the materials and learn about the maker's process by just meditating on the work," Shield-Polk said. "One of our missions is to provide art education." The "Tiny Art of Texas" show allowed individuals from all over the state to submit their work for a chance to be featured at the gallery. Submission entries for the exhibit opened June 2019 and closed October 2019. In order to be eligible for the application, submitted artwork could not be larger than 10 inches in length or width. All submissions were submitted electronically with an entry fee of $35. Applications were reviewed by the gallery members. 218 Co-op Gallery announced the submission opening via their social media and website. Lauren Kussro is a featured artist in the "Tiny Art of Texas" exhibit. She has been an artist for over 25 years. Kussro said she was introduced to art at a young age. Throughout middle and high school, Kussro frequently participated in art workshops. She continued to develop her passion by majoring in studio art at Indiana University and receiving a master's in studio art later from the University of Tennesee. Three of Kussro's pieces are featured in the exhibit: "Fire Coral," "Korallion
A ceramic sculpture on display at 218 Co-op Gallery's "Tiny Art of Texas" exhibit. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BENITEZ
Ashee Brunson's collection of painted oil tubes on display at 218 Co-op Gallery's "Tiny Art of Texas" exhibit. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BENITEZ
"Germinating Biome" by Lauren Kussro on display at 218 Co-op Gallery's "Tiny Art of Texas" exhibit. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BENITEZ
A series of paintings and drawings on display at 218 Co-op Gallery's "Tiny Art of Texas" exhibit. PHOTO BY BRIANNA BENITEZ
Gyre" and "Germinating Biome." "Fire Coral" is a 3x3 inch collage created out of print and laser cut-out pieces. "Korallion Gyre" is a micron pen drawing colored with watercolors. "Germinating Biome" is a threedimensional sculpture crafted out of paper. Kussro said she her work is inspired by the environments and organisms found in nature. She said creating is a meditative medium in which she can explore and communicate her faith. "When I’m in nature, I feel comfortable and relaxed," Kussro said. "I want some aspect of that to come through my work." Although her pieces are not necessarily based on one particular thing, Kussro
said her style is influenced by objects found in real life. She hopes her work allows viewers to feel enriched by the viewing experience. "I try to make work that is beautiful but also interesting and draws people in," Kussro said. "I make work that’s very detailed so there's a lot for people to explore." Ashlee Brunson, Texas State alumna, was a featured artist at the exhibit. Brunson graduated from Texas State with a BFA in studio art painting in 2018. She is currently working on a visual arts masters at The Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. Brunson said she found the opportunity to display her work by fellow artists in her graduating class who
shared the information through social media. She created three pieces for the exhibit; each is a used oil paint tube she painted patterns on. During the time she created the pieces, Brunson said she was working on painting fabric patterns for her master's program. She decided to reuse the tubes and recreated fabric patterns on them. "The painting of the patterns on the tubes was to speak on the potential of what all can come from an oil tube," Brunson said. Brunson said her art focuses on abstract work like comics, animations and paintings. She enjoys the creative freedom that comes with being an abstract artist. When Brunson first arrived at Texas State, she was unsure of her career direction. It was not until she took an introductory painting course when she discovered her passion for art. "I was doing things I didn’t know I was capable of doing," Brunson said. "I just knew whatever I was going to do for the rest of my life it was going to have to involve painting." Peter Arcidiacono, 218 Co-op Gallery member-owner and president, said it has been seminal for the gallery to open its creative platform to artists beyond the local area. Arcidiacono said the gallery is an opportunity for artists to share their work, bond and exchange ideas with other artists. "As an artist, you’re in your studio all the time, working on your work and wondering why you’re doing it," Arcidiancono said. "Having an environment like this is allows you to develop that sense of community that is so important to have to make it as an artist." Arcidiancono said anyone interested in joining the gallery can submit an application at any time. The application will be reviewed by the current gallery team and if approved, the artist will have a three-month trial with the gallery before officially becoming a member. Applications can be found at 218coopgallery.com/ newmemberapplication.html. The benefits of becoming a memberowner include showcasing and selling artwork as well as participating in gallery events. The gallery primarily showcases work by the member-owners. Every three months, gallery members introduce a new collection of artwork. Members are expected to pay monthly dues and are assigned eight hours of gallery coverage a month to help with the operation of the gallery. As a gallery member, artists are engaged in the decision-making and intricate makeup of the gallery. Members can also lead workshops and organize exhibits. For more information on 218 Co-op Gallery, visit 218coopgallery.com. Follow @218coopgallery on Instagram to stay upto-date on upcoming showcases and events.
FROM FRONT SAN MARCOS 10 being removed from the paper. “(Cunningham's removal) kind of went under the radar,” Rosenwasser said. “The Star was definitely being censored at the time.” Rosenwasser said he heard a story secondhand from when President Lyndon B. Johnson visited campus. The president was confronted about the protest and responded in favor of the San Marcos 10. “Every day was an adventure,” Rosenwasser said. “A dangerous, exciting adventure.” JOSEPH SARANELLO Saranello said he was compelled to protest because he felt it was unjust to support such a great number of Americans being killed. “The deaths were getting to the point where the news media, every week, was showing pictures of 200 or 300 Americans who had died,” Saranello said. “By 1969, it felt like this was just something we had any business being
in.” SALLIE ANN SATAGAJ Satagaj did not support the war and realized there were others with a like mind who would protest with her. The night before the event, she wrote her father, a Vietnam War medic, from her dorm telling him she felt it was her duty to protest. “I had no fear,” Satagaj said “I knew I was doing the right thing. I knew this is what America was founded on.” THE AFTERMATH Several other schools in Texas held demonstrations of their own, including a march at The University of Texas at Austin and a mock graveyard at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. At Texas State, the first national Anti-Vietnam War Moratorium had taken place a month prior, Oct. 15, in the same location. The demonstration garnered attention and was considered successful.
Holman, who jokingly refers to himself as the leader of the San Marcos 10, said at the time, Texas State was known as the safest place to send your daughter for college. This fact might have been why the administration was so quick to penalize the protesters. In 1969, there was a curfew and women had to live on campus until they turned 21 or were married. The 10 students were barred from enrolling in another Texas university for a year after being suspended. The group soon met with lawyers to fight the treatment they had been given. Their case was denied at every level of appeals and federal court ruled in favor of Texas State. Only Supreme Court Justice William Douglas, voted to review their case. Tinker v. Des Moines was decided Feb. 24, 1969, and ruled in favor of students, allowing them freedom of speech in public schools. Even though the case was cited by the San Marcos 10 lawyers, it was still thrown out.
“The San Marcos 10 were railroaded,” Bills said. “They should have won that case. The university engaged in maneuvers and machinations to win it, but they shouldn’t have gotten away with it.” Today, the Fighting Stallions statue represent as a free speech landmark on campus—free of time restrictions and centered on campus. “Stand up for something you believe in before it’s over,” Holman said. “You will have wasted your time if you don’t.” Currently, no landmark stands for the protest that occurred Nov. 13, 1969. However, an application has been filed by Bills with the Texas Historical Commission to place a marker a few dozen yards over, at the original placement of the statue, from where the Fighting Stallions currently stand. “If we’re really decent, big-hearted, fair-minded folks, we would not be okay with how things are right now in our own state,” Bills said.
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Jordan Drake Opinions Editor staropinion@txstate.edu
Opinions expressed in The University Star are not necessarily those of Texas State University’s administration, Board of Regents, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, or Student Publications Board.
TEXAS GOVERNMENT
Greg Abbott does not care about justice By Laura Nunez Opinion Columnist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is a coward who has remained silent as the nation pleads for justice. Abbott is quick to intervene in issues of national conservative concern, but present him with something that matters to society and he is nowhere to be found. Abbott is no stranger to voicing his thoughts on public matters. In fact, he has already publicly disagreed with Texas State issues a few times. Earlier this year Texas State's student government favored a resolution to ban conservative group, Turning Point USA. Abbott was quick to tweet a disapproving stance on the situation, questioning whether the university deserved taxpayer funds for threatening First Amendment rights. Abbott confronts conservative issues with fierce passion, but someone should remind him he represents the entire state of Texas, not solely himself and his Republican followers. Texas State students are known for proudly voicing their opinions and protesting until they are either arrested or physically removed from the scene. Passion for justice is a core value of the student body. Right now, that passion should be used to protest the false accusations against Rodney Reed. Rodney Reed is an innocent man scheduled for execution in Livingston, Texas on November 20. More than 2.8 million people have signed petitions for immediate action from Abbott, yet he has decided to remain silent. Reed deserves a retrial and continues to be denied one by the government and Gov. Abbott. Texas governors can delay execution by 30 days on their own, or grant a longer
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reprieve or reduce a death sentence to life in prison with a recommendation by the parole board. Reed is undeserving of death, he is an innocent man. The fact he has claimed innocence for decades and has concrete evidence that exonerates him is infuriating. Everyone involved in the case must be insanely lazy or too prideful to have accepted his appeals. The police did not properly care about bringing justice to this man and this case. The police made their decision as soon as they noticed the first suspect was a black man. Perfection is not possible in the justice
system and that is inevitable. However, growing numb to a broken system is almost as alarming as the details of Reed’s case. His sentence exhibits such an obvious lack of respect toward human life and factual evidence, which creates skepticism concerning the people trusted to hold the ultimate power and give a fair judgment. The mere possibility of innocence should be taken seriously enough to postpone a death sentence. Unsurprisingly, Texas refuses to eliminate the death penalty from its grasp. The state enjoys the power and has no problem with showcasing its
narcissism. Believing in the death penalty makes no moral sense to begin with, but allowing an innocent man to be executed because sitting on the sidelines was more appealing than taking action is repulsive. The death penalty allows the government to execute people it deems to be disgusting enough of being eliminated from society. The least the people with this amount of power could explore is the idea of actually killing a guilty person. Yes, even criminals deserve the respect of only being guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In the case of Reed, there is nothing but doubt. Unfortunately, the likelihood of Abbott having the courage to influence the outcome of Reed's trial is low. According to The New York Times, Abbott has only interfered in one execution during his time as governor. The man does not mind murder. The issue is he refuses to face the public and respond to this massive national outcry. His behavior is an embarrassment. America is watching the state of Texas ignore the responsibility of taking an execution seriously. Nearly three million people are asking Gov. Abbott to take action and yet the crickets continue to chirp and the execution day gets closer. Abbot has a chance to save an innocent man’s life from the cruel system that unjustly sentenced him to death. He can guarantee Reed receives a fair trial. He can move his date of execution to allow testing of the weapon and other evidence. Basically, he can do his job and take action, or at least have the decency to address the nation on the matter. -Laura Nunez is an advertising junior
PERSPECTIVE
Fickle is not a bad thing By Elisabeth Harper Opinion Columnist The platform of a college campus is an ideal setting to challenge one’s preconceived notions and go to bat deep personal convictions. As young adults encounter foreign ideologies, they should feel inclined to change their mind regardless of previous notions or affiliations as it is warranted. There is great importance in speaking one’s mind boldly and without conformity to the audience at hand. This vocalization vulnerably lays a perspective down, exposing protected thoughts of the mind to the bitter cold of public response. The structural integrity of a perspective is tested. It is a sure thing that someone among the upwards of 30,000 students will have an opposing opinion to offer. The difficulty in exposing the inner workings of the brain is not finding opposition but finding something valuable in the argumentation. This means being open to the concept that sometimes the opposition may have more merit than the original opinion in and of itself. It only makes sense to concede and have a change of heart. In other words, people get it wrong sometimes. Humanity is susceptible to that sort of thing—faulty thinking. However, if one does not openly express their worldview, they may never discover how corrupt it really is. As a college student, it is okay to change your mind. Ralph Waldo Emerson, a famous existentialist of the 1800s wrote in his essay titled, "Self-Reliance" to "speak what you think today in hard words and tomorrow speak what tomorrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradicts everything you said today.” He is advocating what modern society might call fickle or hypocritical— inconsistency in one’s word and action. It seems absurd at first. Emerson emphasizes the ridiculous
obligation humanity feels toward the words and actions they have previously subscribed to. He rags on consistency for the sake of consistency in a blatant manner. The perspective Emerson is coming from is of individuals being entrapped in the perception they have of themselves, as well as the perceptions others have of them. When the skewness of their core is unearthed, they remain faithful to the philosophies they know to be riddled with error. What it all comes down to is pride. People get so caught up in their own pride they cannot bear admitting they were wrong, so they continue running down their path fully aware they are going in the wrong direction. Even worse, they seal their eyes and ears up tightly to not bear to even check if they might possibly have been misinterpreting the data. Instead, they reside in blind and vocal ignorance. Getting lost in one’s own pride in an argument is a tragedy for everyone involved. The people listening disregard any statements by the overzealous speaker as one-sided and narrow-minded. The speaker himself has squandered away his receptiveness to any insightful perspectives of his adversary. Thomas Merton, a great thinker of the 1900s, writes in his book "No Man is an Island", why do we get angry about what we believe? Because we do not really believe it. Or else what we pretend to be defending as the ‘truth’ is really our own self-esteem.” Merton goes on to say “Truth is the life of our intelligence. The mind does not fully live unless it thinks straight.” So be fickle—because if the structure of one's worldview is not sound, the next best move is to rebuild its structure so that it is something worth standing on. For the young adult, there is a lot of building ahead and a solid foundation is crucial. -Elisabeth Harper is a wildlife biology sophomore
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Jordan Drake Opinions Editor staropinion@txstate.edu
STRESS
Holidays can be hard on students By Delilah Alvarado Opinion Columnist For most people, the holiday season is a time of joy—filled with friends, family, and gifts. For college students, the end of the fall semester can be a time to determine whether to not to continue school. The holidays do not correspond with a happy time for students. Upcoming holidays equate to heightened stress from several influences in a college student’s life. Multiple factors can contribute negatively to mental health like a lack of money, exams, seasonal affective disorder or loneliness. Adding up these contributing issues mean holidays might heighten negativity in students’ mental health. According to a survey from the National Alliance on Mental illness, 64% of people with mental illness report holidays make them feel worse. Already, Texas State resources have seen an increase in the demand for mental health services. From 2014 to 2019, students diagnosed and treated for anxiety and depression have risen at Texas State, according to The University Star. Mental health issues are a growing concern on campus and can increase due to high times of stress during the holiday season. As the days become shorter and nights longer, people with depression and seasonal affective disorder become at risk. An additional element affecting students' mental health is exams and projects, which become a top priority once November hits. Before students can even think about what they are going to
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do for Christmas, they must prepare for finals. Students will lose sleep and spend hours trying to cram or study for classes. During finals week—Dec. 6-9 and Dec.10-13—Alkek Library will have a 24-hour study hall. The library will be open all day and night for studying purposes. However, once finals are over, the angst of grades being posted arrives and can determine one's standing for the following semester. This may or may
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not determine if a student even wants to continue with their studies. Once finals are over, there is the issue of going home. Not all students have a family to visit or a place to go back to. If individuals live in residence halls, they have to find a place to stay during winter break or register to stay and pay a fee. This could impose a burden on students who do not travel during the break. If someone does have a family, they might
not be the best people to be around, not everyone has a good home life. Strained relationships can make the holidays feel like a nuisance, and going home feels more like a chore than an exciting event. Even if students do leave their housing or San Marcos for winter break, it does not mean they go on vacation. The holiday season is a time students could get additional hours at work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 40% of employees in sales work on holidays. Students might pick up more shifts or be forced to work extra hours to prepare for Black Friday, holiday shopping or upcoming tuition bills. In the food industry, employees will most likely have to work over the holidays as well. There is no guarantee of full-time benefits or holiday pay at such jobs will be provided. This goes without mentioning Christmastime correlates to a highstress work environment—especially for retail—turning already awful jobs into nightmares. The season change can bring an influx of stressors for students and their mental health. It is important to remember not everyone has a place to go to, or a vacation waiting for them. People need to consider the holiday season can be more frustrating than joyful. Resources should be available for students to deal with any mental health issues that may ensue during the late fall season including access to the counseling center, mental health hotlines and web services for all students. -Delilah Alvarado is a journalism senior
EDITOR'S NOTE: A -30- HAS BEEN TRADITIONALLY USED BY JOURNALISTS TO INDICATE THE END OF A STORY. THE UNIVERSITY STAR IS UTILIZING THE SYMBOLIC NATURE OF A -30- TO BOOK END THE STUDENT MEDIA CAREERS OF GRADUATING MEMBERS OF ITS EDITORIAL BOARD. By Bayley Bogus Managing Editor '19 When I came to college my biggest fear was not finding friends or my niche. However, after joining The University Star I found both. Not only have I watched myself grow, I've witnessed this paper constantly evolve into greatness. Our right to free speech should not be tampered with, violated or restricted. It is imperative we use this platform to provide a voice to the voiceless. That's what journalism is and what it will continue to be. While this may not be an easy profession, it chooses you, not the other way around
and I am so lucky it has chosen me. I am incredibly thankful for my time as your managing editor at The University Star and the opportunities it has handed me. I am grateful for my editorial board and the awesome, hard work they've put in. My time at this paper has taught me so much, but mainly how to be a great journalist. I have learned more working here than I could have in any classroom. I will miss everyone and everything in this organization, but I can't wait to see the wonderful things the future holds. -Bayley Bogus, B.S. Journanalism and Mass Communication
By Jordan Drake Opinions Editor '19 Just like that, my time is up but I will always look back fondly on my time at The University Star. From starting out in the Opinions section to making my way to sports back to becoming the opinions editor, it was quite a journey. I am very proud of the work my team put in this semester and I could not be happier with the product we put out on a weekly basis. I know they will do great things in the future. Opinions will always have a special role in newspapers, where the normal rules of journalism give way to argumentation, debate, and
persuasion. To be able to write an opinion and have it read and criticized will always be a unique skill that I am thankful I was able to cultivate at The University Star. I am proud of the newspaper and the work this editorial board put in and I am thankful I was able to be apart of it. Thank you to Jakob Rodriguez for giving me the opportunity to be an editor. Lastly thank you San Marcos and Texas State for reading what I had to say, agreeing or disagreeing with me and hopefully changing your minds along the way. It has been a pleasure and an honor. -Jordan Drake, B.A Communciation Studies
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Claire Partain Sports Editor starsports@txstate.edu
FOOTBALL
Texas State falls in final home game By Colton Mcwilliams Sports Reporter In a disappointing turn of events, the Texas State football team dropped out of bowl eligibility and lost 63-27 to Troy in their final home game of the season on Saturday at the Wack. The loss drops the Bobcats to 3-7 and ends their long-shot journey at bowl eligibility under Head Coach Jake Spavital’s first year of leadership. The game also marks the last time Bobcat seniors will play at the Wack, disappointing some seniors, according to senior linebacker Bryan London II. “It’s a little bit sad,” London said. “It’s my last one being played at Jim Wacker (and) I’m a little upset. This is not how I planned on going out.” Despite trailing 14-10 early in the second quarter, the Bobcats were unable to contain the Trojans on both sides of the ball and quickly fell hard. In a formula that Bobcat fans have grown accustomed to in the past few weeks, Texas State held their own in first quarter and a half. The game’s first points on the board came off the foot of senior kicker Joshua Rowland in the first quarter. Rowland has been the first scorer for the Bobcats for three consecutive games. The first Bobcat touchdown came in
the middle of the second quarter off of a 21-yard run from junior running back Robert Brown Jr. to put the game at 1410. The Troy offense quickly distanced themselves, however, and responded with 28 unanswered points. As the defense struggled to contain the Trojan offense, the Bobcat offense reverted into their old ways, only managing 20 yards of offense following the Brown touchdown run before Rowland kicked a 35-yard field goal during the middle of the third quarter to put the game at 42-13. The Bobcats’ offensive performance was full of ups and downs, Spavital said. “I thought (Bobcat offense) had their moments,” Spavital said. “When you scored 27 points in a game, you know that’s not what your offense normally does, but when you are in that type of game and that style of a team, they are going to turn it into shootouts and you need to score more points.” Although Texas State fought back to make it at 42-20 game after Tyler Vitt found Hutch White for a 35-yard touchdown pass, Troy accelerated even further, scoring three more times in the fourth quarter to end the game at 63-27. It was a career day for Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker, who tied the Troy school record for touchdown passes in-game at six.
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The same couldn’t be said for Texas State’s sophomore quarterback Tyler Vitt. Vitt made two season-highs in the game, including a season best 29 passes in 44 throws, but unfortunately suffered a season-high four interceptions as well. Vitt finished the game with 263 yards and two touchdowns, but the interceptions led to four Trojan touchdowns, including a pick-six at the end of the game. Spavital said that the season-high interceptions stifled their energy and contributed to the loss. “They (interceptions) killed a lot of the momentum,” Spavital said. “As an offense, we were moving the ball, but we could have been efficient with what we did. (We were) talking about 71 snaps (but) we should have about 90 snaps.” On the defensive side of the ball, the Bobcats gave up 471 yards of offense to the Trojans, including 363 yards of passing from Barker. Spavital said he was disappointed at the defense’s overall performance as well, something that hasn’t usually been the case. “I thought that wasn’t (Texas State defense’s) standard of play,” Spavital said. “I thought they had their moments, but you can’t have 56 points scored on you. I know the defense is holding their heads down at the moment.”
The game was especially disheartening for the team’s seniors, who have been through a lot in their four seasons as Bobcats, Spavital said. “I want to thank these seniors,” Coach Spavital said. “They have been through a lot and there are a lot of ups and downs in that locker room. That group of kids is strong and resilient, (I) just hate to see the look in their eyes. When we look back we are going to say that they built something special.” Next up for the ‘Cats is an even heavier challenge as they hit the road for the best overall team in the Sun Belt, the Appalachian State Mountaineers. App State is favored to win by 96.9 percent under quarterback Zac Thomas’s 1,927 passing yards and 18 touchdowns to Tyler Vitt’s 1,291 yards and five touchdowns. The Mountaineers are 9-1 on the season and defeated SEC foe South Carolina 20-15 at South Carolina. App State will most likely prevail, and unless the ‘Cats improve their second-half performances, clean up their offense, and bring back their defensive strengths, the game won’t be easy to watch. The Bobcats will go on the road next to battle with the best overall team in the Sun Belt, the Appalachian State Mountaineers, on Saturday in Boone, NC.
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Editor's note: The University Star sports and editorial staff, as well as a guest picker each week, predict the outcomes for the coming week of the college football schedule. This week goes as follows: Texas State @ Appalachian State 2:30 P.M. Nov. 23 at Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC. Texas @ Baylor 3:30 P.M. Nov. 23 at McLane Stadium, Waco, Tx. SMU @ Navy 3:30 P.M. Nov. 23 at Annapolis, MD.
JAKOB R. RODRIGUEZ (28-8)
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Appalachian State Baylor Navy
CLAIRE PARTAIN (26-10)
SPORTS EDITOR Appalachian State Baylor SMU COLTON MCWILLIAMS (22-14)
SPORTS REPORTER Appalachian State Baylor SMU
ANDREW ZIMMEL (26-10)
SPORTS REPORTER Appalachian State Baylor SMU
GUEST PICKER: DJ RAMIREZ, Sports Editor, The Baylor Lariat Guest picker record: Last set by George Stoia, Sports Editor of The OU Daily (25-11) Appalachian State Baylor Navy Last Week's scores: 63-27 Troy | 45-27 Memphis | 34-31 Oklahoma
Kaspar earns 100th win as basketball splits week By Cade Andrews Sports Reporter Texas State basketball split the week to even out their season record, defeating Prairie View A&M at home on Tuesday and falling to Baylor on Friday in Waco. The Bobcats moved to 2-2 on the season and finished out the week by falling 72-63 in a close contest to 24thranked Baylor on Friday night at the Ferrell Center. Despite falling behind 17-6 eight minutes into the game, the Bobcats fought back against the Bears to tie it up to 30-30 at the half. However, Baylor regained a big lead in the second half off a 16-0 run to go up 50-34 at the 13:12 mark. The Bobcats then fought back, responding with a 13-2 run to cut the lead to six at the 4:00 mark. After the back-and-forth effort, Baylor hit a three at the 3:27 mark to retake the lead by double-digits and prevent a last-minute Bobcat comeback. Baylor dominated the stat board, going 16-of-24 from the line and shooting three times as many free throws as Texas State (5-of-7). The Bobcats shot 42.6 percent from the field to Baylor’s 41 percent. The Bobcats turned the ball over 18 times to Baylor’s 12 turnovers, and the Bears outscored Texas State in both the paint (32-22) and fast break points (24-10). Senior guard Nijal Pearson paved the way for the ‘Cats with a gamehigh 20 points alongside six rebounds. In only his second game with Texas State, sophomore guard Caleb Asberry recorded 12 points on 5-of-8 from the floor, while junior guard Marlin Davis finished out the double-digit scorers with 11 points. Junior forward Isiah Small led both teams with 12 rebounds. The win over Prairie View made history on two different fronts, with Head Coach Danny Kaspar earning his 100th victory at Texas State and Pearson rising to No. 4 on the program’s all-time scoring list. “He (Pearson) wants the best for everybody,” Small said. “Even if you’re having a bad game, he’s still gonna be there to keep you going.” The Bobcats dominated the board, shooting 52 percent from the field and holding the Panthers to 35%. The Bobcats also shot 47 percent from three (8 of 17). Kaspar said he was pleased with both sides of the ball despite a few difficulties offensively.
Quentin Scott jumps to dunk the ball Nov. 1 at Strahan Arena. PHOTO BY KATELYN LESTER
“I consider this a very good victory for us,” Kaspar said. “We did struggle at the end offensively, so we have to do a better job and finish strong, but I was proud of our defense.” Pearson once again led the way for the Bobcats with 23 points on an efficient 5-of-8 shooting. Junior guard Deshawn Davidson was also in double figures with 11 points. Sophomore point guard Mason Harrell recorded a gamehigh six assists, while Small took on the defensive front to pace the team with nine rebounds. Davidson said that the team is starting to get more comfortable as they progress through the season. “Coach Kaspar has done a great job preparing us,” Davidson said. “The adjustment has been kind of rough but I’m starting to feel better with each game.” The ‘Cats’ next four matchups will be part of the Southwestern Showdown presented by Engage Telehealth, with three of the four taking place at Strahan Arena. After their Monday matchup against Jackson State, the Bobcats will travel to Las Vegas to play UNLV at 9 p.m. on Wednesday before returning to Strahan to finish the Showdown against Abilene Christian and Hartford the following week. To stay updated on everything Texas State men’s basketball, follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Claire Partain Sports Editor starsports@txstate.edu
VOLLETBALL
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Holle breaks record with dominating home win By Cade Andrews & Claire Partain Sports Reporter & Sports Editor
Junior hitter Tyeranee Scott high fives assistant coach Chris Valdez while running off the court during the UTA game Nov. 15 at Strahan Arena. PHOTO BY KATE CONNORS
Volleyball steps up on Senior Night for regular season championship By Claire Partain Sports Editor Texas State volleyball secured its second straight regular season championship with a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-14, 25-11) over The University of Texas at Arlington Friday night at Strahan Arena. In a match that decided the difference between tying for regular season champions or winning outright, honored seniors for Senior Night and marked the final home game of the season, the Bobcats won it all on Friday night. The victory was witnessed by nearly 2,500 people, the 6th largest crowd in program history, and marked their 13th sweep of the season. The Bobcats gave the lead to the Mavericks only once and kept UTA under 20 points in each set for the victory. The stakes of this game made the team more motivated to win, senior defensive specialist Konner Wood said. “We didn’t want to share the conference title with anyone,” Wood said. “We knew we needed to come in here and go to work and win this thing ourtright, and that in itself brought energy along with it being Senior Night.” Texas State drove the Mavs to a timeout early, pushing a 10-6 lead in the first set before taking it 25-19. The ‘Cats settled in even further in the second and third sets, cruising to a 25-14 win in the second set due to a .419 team hitting percentage. The third set was characterized by high energy plays, including a lastminute save off of the scoring table from Wood. Wood finished her final regular season game with nine digs, just behind fellow senior libero Micah Dinwiddie’s 11. Although she saved the ball, Wood
said she wasn’t too sure if she’d make it to the scoring table without a fall. “So I’m running and I can see the score table in front of me and I hear people saying ‘you’re good, you’re good’ and in my head, I’m thinking, ‘I am not good,’” Wood said. “But I got the ball and I was really glad I could save that point.” A fakeout tip across the court by sophomore setter Emily DeWalt finished the match with a 14-point lead and a 25-11 third set victory. Wood said that the team’s allaround effort led them to the win. “I’m really proud of the team,” senior defensive specialist Konner Wood said. “I don’t think there was just one person who stood out (and) I think we all played really well together. I think that was the cleanest we’ve played in a while, and having fans here meant so much.” Senior Night was named accordingly, with every senior making an appearance in their final regular season game. Senior outside hitter Cheyenne Huskey topped the match with a .429 hitting percentage and 19 kills as well as seven digs and a block, while Dinwiddie and Wood led the defensive front. Huskey and Dinwiddie both received preseason honors before their final year, with Huskey receiving Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and Dinwiddie making Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Dinwiddie and Wood are the sole four-year seniors on the team, and have been a part of 95 wins, the most for a class at Texas State in over 30 years. Senior defensive specialist Rylie Fuentes, who transferred from Texas A&M Commerce this season and has since seen several starts, contributed two digs on the match. Despite their pranks, including papering Chisum’s office for the first time in her 40 years, Chisum said
that the class of seniors are talented and vital to the team. “These are four very good young ladies, and they’re fun to be around,” Chisum said. “They’re not just great people but they’re talented too.” In addition to the seniors’ strength, the ‘Cats have had success partially due to their depth, according to Chisum. Junior middle blocker Tyeranee Scott went errorless for the night, matching a career-high .900 hitting percentage and logging nine kills. DeWalt moved the ball seamlessly between hitters, racking up 38 assists as well as five digs, four kills, and two blocks. Chisum said that the depth from freshmen has been a large factor in their wins. “I’m pretty confident for all these kids here on the bench and that really makes it nice for the kids that are on the court as well as the coaching staff,” Chisum said. “We’re pretty comfortable with whoever we put in.” Next up for the Bobcats is the Sun Belt Championship Tournament on their own turf at Strahan Arena beginning on Thursday. The ‘Cats will look to take it all and qualify for the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row. Chisum said that the two consecutive championships make coaching beyond just a job for her. “I can make it really professional and say that’s my job, but I love it,” Chisum said. “I am really pleased with these kids. These guys are believers.” The regular season championship earned them a bye in the first few rounds, so the ‘Cats will suit up next against the winner of No. 4 Troy vs. No. 5 Louisiana/No. 8 Arkansas State at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Strahan Arena.
In their second home game of the season, the Texas State women’s basketball team outscored the University of Texas of the Permian Basin by nearly double, defeating UTPB 83-45 on Saturday morning to improve to 2-1 on the season. The Bobcats were led by senior guard Brooke Holle, who hit a career-high six threes and a game-high 21 points. Sophomore forward Da’Nasia Hood also hit double figures with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting. Freshman forward Chelsea Johnson brought in 11 points and led the team with nine rebounds. Head coach Zenarae Antoine said she was proud of the performance Holle had against UTPB. “Anytime I have a player that’s able to break a record it’s really fun (and) I’m really, really happy for her,” Antoine said. “Brooke does what she does well. She did a good job of sharing the ball and when it came to her comfortably, she took the shot and the rest is history.” Texas State got out to a hot start, leading 22-12 after the first quarter. Defensively, the Bobcats played best in the second quarter, holding the Falcons to six points on 2-of-16 shooting. The Bobcats finished the game out strong with 26 points in the fourth quarter. Antoine said the game went well and helped the team experiment with different lineups. “There were a lot of positives throughout this game,” Antoine said. “We had an opportunity to play different personnel together in clusters (and) different players were able to step up and really show that they were able to compete and do what we asked them to do as a team.” The win was a better performance than their last home game and gives them the confidence they need to get more comfortable at Strahan, Antoine said. “I think it’s important early that we find some comfort and rhythm here at home,” Antoine said. “I felt like we did a better job with our start than we did our previous game at home.” The easy win may be a breath of fresh air for the Bobcats, who will hit their tough schedule once again on Sunday with a road trip to take on Big 12 foe Kansas. Kansas missed the NCAA tournament and finished 9th in the Big 12 in 2018 but are currently ranked 2ndin the conference off of a 4-0 season win streak. Kansas most recently defeated the University of MassachusettsLowell 79-44 on Sunday under the leadership of senior Mariane De Carvalho, who tied her career-high of 15 points and brought in a double-double with 10 rebounds. The ‘Cats will need team leaders Holle and Hood to solidify their hot-and-cold performances in order to take down the Jayhawks. The 'Cats have a week off before they take on Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Lawrence, KS.
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