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GO GREEN WITH STMU Mills Sarah by Photo Students Didya Magaña, Miriam Cruz and Stefanie Ramirez — all of who participate on the university’s Recylcing Committee — are asking students to make efforts to live an environmentally aware lifestyle. Read about the efforts the university is currently making to be environmentally freindly and learn about how you can get involved. Cont. on PG. 8, SEE “CENTERSPREAD” 4 NEWS 10 FEATURES 12 ENTERTAINMENT 14 SPORTS

Guest speaker shows students how to weave. Fraternity promotes club night for a cause. Explore downtown’s music scene. Find out if power bracelets make a difference. 2 The Rattler March 2, 2011 www.stmurattlernews.comNews INDEX news 1-5 commentary 6-7 features 8-11 entertainment 12-13 sports 14-16 STAFF Editor-in-Chief Entertainment Editor Sarah Mills Dania Pulido Managing Editor Sports Editor Denice Hernandez Diana Garcia Copy Editor Photo Editor Azhmir Acosta Felix Arroyo Layout/Design Editor Assistant Photo Editor Jasmine Garcia Jennifer Sims Web Editor Advertising Manager Sara Cornejo Leo Reyes Police Sergeant Ken Schmidtling wears a padded suit to teach female students how to defend themselves through scenarios in the News Editor Staff Cartoonist Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program. The program, which started February 19 finished on February 26.Photo by Jennifer Sims Katherine Benavides Eric Vijil

Commentary Editor Faculty Adviser Alex Salinas Brother Dennis, S.M., Ph.D. NEWS IN BRIEF

Features Editor Amanda Cano >> STAFF WRITERS >> Military Hall Assocation hosts event to raise funds for local organization Robin Johnson Carla Rodriguez >> Members of the Military Hall Association invite the university community to participate in the 5k walk and 10k run on Alex Meyer Lynzee Villafranca Saturday, March 5. The event, which begins at 9 a.m., is organized to raise money for the Fisher House organization in San Cesar Montalvo Darlene Diaz Antonio. For more information, contact Mark Poling at [email protected] or at (210) 338-1195. Selena Rangel Stephanie Flores Ari Rivera Anthony De Jesus Matthew Rodriguez Chris Montemayor Lena Scalercio Carlos Rodriguez A Mardi Gras celebration for all Jessica Valles Marissa Rodriguez >> Julie Losoya Members of University Ministry and Marianist Brothers of Casa Maria will host a Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, Mariah Villarreal March 8 at the Casa Maria Marianist Residence. The Bourbon Street-style celebration, beginning at 5:15 p.m., is for all STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS members of the university community. It includes a festive prayer service, activities with prizes and a meal. Mariam Cruz Michelle Kafie Alejandra Diaz Analicia Perez Buy a ticket “Into the Woods” Robin Johnson Emily Scruggs >> Jenny Wendover Fernando Armendariz Members of the drama and music department joined together to create “Into the Woods”, a musical theatre production beginning on Thursday Mar. 24 at 7:30 p.m. to April 2 in Reinbolt Theatre. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for STANDARDS faculty/staff, senior citizens and military, and $10 for students with ID. The Rattler upholds the Mission Statements of St. Mary’s University. The Publication follows the Canons of Responsible Journalism, the Associated Press Stylebook and the Student Publication Policy.

The Rattler is a member of the Associate Collegiate Press, the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY POLICE BLOTTER The Rattler welcomes letters that do not exceed 500 words and include the writer’s name, classification, major and telephone number. Editors reserve the right to edit submissions for length, grammar, spelling and content. >> Thursday, February 10 Dagger and bullets found in Chaminade Hall during fire drill. Items were confiscated and student referred to Judicial Affairs. CONTACT US >> Friday, February 11 Unknown suspect etched crude messages on student’s dorm in Lourdes Hall. Director on duty was contacted. Physical OFFICE: 210.436.3401 Plant was notified for cleanup and repair. FAX: 210.431.3407 EMAIL: [email protected] >> Monday, February 14 WEBSITE: www.stmurattlernews.com Student driving into Lot O struck student vehicle backing out of parking space. Insurance was exchanged. The Rattler St. Mary’s University >> Tuesday, February 15 One Camino Santa Maria Box 83 Laptop, GPS, stereo, computer hard drive, backpack, Fossil watch and jewelry stolen from truck in Lot O. Lock was San Antonio, TX 78228 punched out. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! for the latest news and updates. >> Wednesday, February 16 @StMURattlerNews Unknown suspect broke into storage closet in Marian Hall and tampered with IT equipment. IT contacted for report and March 2, 2011 The Rattler 3 www.stmurattlernews.comNews Chief of police confirms adequate parking on campus

By Katherine Benavides News Editor campus is relatively small, there is not much permits in the University Center during Another concern among students is the of an inconvenience to get from one place to registration, and police staff comes in two inconvenience of finding parking spots close another. weeks before the start of school to answer to their residence hall when the campus Students may be unhappy with parking The 135-acre institution, compared to any questions or concerns anyone might hosts an event for visitors. availability on campus, but there is adequate the 725 acres of the University of Texas at have regarding parking. Students are also “We have a calendar of events that are parking space for everyone on campus, San Antonio’s main campus, allows faculty, shown and informed of the lot hours and happening on campus, so we share that according to University Police. staff, students and visitors to reach all areas of where to park on a color-coded map, with our officers. It is the events that are Chief of Police David Ott said that at by walking. said June Cortez-Sanchez, the parking not on the calendar…where we may find the beginning of every semester, a parking “The campus is small so it is not really coordinator of University Police. problems,” Cortez-Sanchez said. “If it is lot audit is done three times a day for a 10- a long distance to get anywhere from any Staff also meets with the Resident on our calendar, if it’s coordinated with the day period. According to Ott, the audit is parking lot,” said Owens. Assistants to teach them how to inform managers, we disseminate the information performed to ensure that there is enough Although the parking lots have signs residents about parking; plus, staff speaks to and we tend to that problem.” parking for faculty, staff and students at the with hours and group designations on freshmen during ND101 classes. Security and safety of the students are of university. Data from the audit shows there them, faculty, staff, students and visitors still Still, should a student or faculty member high importance and the main priority for is currently no need to expand parking lots, receive tickets for parking in the wrong lot receive a citation, it can be appealed by the UPD. Informing the students of parking but dynamics will change if a new residence or having no parking permit. filling out a parking appeals form at the information and monitoring the lots helps hall is built, said Ott. Sometimes, though, students receive UPD office. keep unwanted individuals from roaming “I know they [Residence Life] are all tickets because of confusion about parking. The appeal goes to the parking coordinator the campus. looking at another residence hall possibly in After his car was in the shop longer than and then goes to the Chief’s sergeants, where “Parking is not just putting your vehicle the future, so we are obviously going to have expected, freshman biology major Stephen more than half get approved, Ott says. The on our property,” Cortez-Sanchez said. to look at more parking,” Ott said. “You Piñeda had to borrow his dad’s truck to get denied appeals go in a separate stack and “Parking is making sure that you are safe would have to in order to create enough to school. get reviewed by another committee which and to do that, we need to know who’s on parking for the students.” Piñeda said that an officer had previously consists of representatives from the different our property.” With about 80 percent of the student told him that Lot T and Lot V were visitor departments at the university. population issued a parking permit this parking lots. Piñeda was issued a ticket for year, according to UPD, many students not having a parking permit. feel limited in where they are able to park, “I got a parking ticket for parking my especially near their designated residence dad’s truck in Lot T from Sunday night hall. But based on the parking lot audit, there through Monday afternoon,” said Piñeda. is enough parking availability according to Other students, like Piñeda, have Ott, but it is just “not convenient to where faced this problem, but these situations students want to park.” can be avoided by calling the university Sophomore international business major Police Department even after office hours, Tim Paiz said that his freshman year he according to the UPD. The call is transferred found parking difficult by Founders when to the patrol officers, informing them of the he would return from golf practice in the student’s situation. The patrol officers let the evenings. office staff know of the situation and office Paiz said he wants the university to staff prepares and provides a temporary invest in more parking space. parking permit for that student the next “There’s not enough parking around day. To avoid tickets, communication is key your designated dorm, and you’re forced to between students and officers. park away from your dorm. The parking is To prevent the students from getting not bad, but it’s not convenient,” said Paiz. citations, UPD representatives offer students Nina Owens, the campus recreation some opportunities to prepare themselves administrative assistant, said that since the for parking situations. Students are issued Graphic / Illustration by Sara Cornejo

Members of local community participate in day of prayer for colleges By Marissa Rodriguez the university as a prayer walk in which Staff Writer 20 students and faculty attended the celebration. According to Wilkinson, over More than 300 students collaborated 300 people attended this year. with local universities and churches for this “I think it was an awesome opportunity year’s National Collegiate Day of Prayer to be a united Christian community, and dedicated 24 hours to prayer for colleges especially with other college campuses,” around the U.S. Wilkinson said. Students from University of Texas at San Director of Vital University Ministry Antonio, Texas Lutheran University, Trinity Greg Richards said, “Students will grow in University and the University of Incarnate their own prayer life and know that they Word participated in the event, too. will grow in fellowship with each other. Among the churches, colleges and They will know they are not the only ones ministries that were aware of the event, praying for their campus.” students of the university community also Junior biology Andrew Menezes, who is contacted the San Antonio Express-News; the president of the Catholic Student Group, Guadalupe Radio Network, a catholic radio said that he helped with the planning and organization; K-Love, a Christian radio logistics as well as advertising for the event. station; and Today’s Catholic, the official “It will also be a time to join with other From right to left, Katie Ruesewald, Sara Wilkinson and Marquielle Orwat worship aloud publication of the Archdiocese of San campuses and members of the greater San during a prayer service on Feb. 25 at Alumni Field. Photo by Robin Johnson Antonio to spread the word. Antonio community, and the nation, to lift Junior accounting major Sara Wilkinson up all college campuses in prayer,” Menezes the worship service, we had Adoration all students and faculty who participated in the was among the students who started said. night beginning at 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. At each event. “brainstorming ideas” after last year’s event. On Feb. 24, several events were held hour, we had no less than 8 to 10 people in “When the students come together, we This was the second time that the for the day of prayer. Wilkinson said at the the chapel which was amazing to see.” trust that God will do something amazing in event took place. Last year, the National 8 a.m. gathering in the Quad, “about 15 The National Collegiate Day of Prayer San Antonio,” Richards said. Collegiate Day of Prayer was celebrated at students and faculty gathered to pray; after turned out to be a success, according to 4 The Rattler March 2, 2011 www.stmurattlernews.comNews Mayan weaver visits the campus to share her story

By Analicia Perez age to respect nature and their Contributing Writer environment and how to make the best of what they’ve been given.” A Mayan weaver visited Pocop even allowed students the campus to teach university to try their hand at the backstrap students about how she and other weaving she demonstrated, a women have been able to make a technique of weaving that the living from an art handed down Mayans have used since before the through generations. Spanish conquest. Minita Santizo, director of the “It was really cool, I was International Education Programs, scared to make a mistake,” said helped organize the reception for sophomore international business Florinda Can Queché de Pocop major Celina Garcia. “The most on Feb. 23 in the Alkek Business amazing thing about her is she building. Santizo believed it is able to make a business out of would be a great opportunity for the uniqueness of other women university students, especially and the fact that they are trying to those majoring in entrepreneurial preserve their culture.” studies, to meet her and hear her This is Pocop’s sixth visit to story. the U.S. and her first visit to a “I’m so honored, so privileged, university campus. I feel like this big,” said Santizo Pocop said the most rewarding making a small pinching gesture part of her journey is “muchas with her fingers. personas no entienden que es una Pocop’s story is about her mission.” mission to empower the women in Pocop explained that this her hometown in the highlands of Florinda Can Queche, a Mayan weaver, left, teaches sophomore international business major Celina Garcia means that “many people do not Guatemala. She began her mission how to weave, a skill she uses and shares to empower other women in her hometown. Photo by Analicia Perez understand that it is a mision,” with a $200 microcredit loan and those who work with her awarded to her by the Friendship believe theirs is a mission from When Guatemalan women in Mayan culture weaving and cotton, mostly made by natural Bridge, a non-profit organization God. Pocop said she feels blessed come to Pocop wanting to learn knowing how to make tortillas threads and dyed by hand — that provides microcredit loans to be able to help other women how to weave items as she does, means that women are ready for which is the most expensive type and education opportunities to accomplish their dreams. she organizes a meeting with them marriage. of thread. The colors are mostly women and their families to help For more information on and asks to see samples of work For the projects, the women organic, and survive trips to the them find their way out of poverty Pocop, President of ComUnidad they have previously done. Also, work in groups of eight with washer just as any other fabric. through their skills. K’em Ajachel, visit her Facebook Pocop inquires about the types of one leader for 8-9 hours a day Santizo said she believes While most individuals would page www.facebook.com/ projects they would enjoy most so in different towns throughout that what is so beautiful about see Pocop’s limited sixth grade communidad.kem.ajachel. To that she can specify her teachings Guatemala. Most work from indigenous cultures like that of education as a setback, Pocop has learn more about her mission and to them individually. their homes and work together Pocop’s is “their deep spirituality proven otherwise through her the Friendship Bridge, visit: www. Most women come with some to complete various projects. The and the simplicity of their lives. determined spirit, inspiring 64 friendshipbridge.org. other women to join her cause. knowledge of weaving because weaving materials used are all They are taught from a very young

Rattler Enterprises’ staff celebrates one year anniversary of operation By Ari Rivera Anosh Anthony who is the current director Staff Writer of operations for Rattler Enterprises. “You have to speak to your suppliers and your In celebration of their one-year customers.” anniversary, members of Rattler Enterprises, Brought to the university by the late dean which includes TLC Tees, plan to of the business school Keith Russell, the celebrate the organization’s progress and program provides ample prospects to those accomplishments since their grand opening who participate. in 2010. “I thought this was a great opportunity,” The celebration, which will be held in said Astudillo. “We have all been able to the Alkek Business Building, will include a learn a lot.” special guest speaker and refreshments. Astudillo and Anthony said that in the The organization’s celebration will past year, TLC Tees has accomplished more include achievements in processing than they had expected. The organization and completing 32 orders, beginning a faced many obstacles along the way, marketing campaign throughout campus including malfunctioning machines during and continuing to provide students with approaching deadlines, large volume educational experience in a real life setting, orders, product expansion and even the said senior international relations major hiring process. Vincent Astudillo, who is the current But according to Anthony, personal director of marketing and research for benefits are gained from overcoming these Rattler Enterprises’s director of operations Anosh Anthony, right, and director of finance Rattler Enterprises. challenges. Bret Peters, left, work together to design a shirt. Photo by Felix Arroyo Modeled after the University of Dayton’s “You learn to manage your time, and Flyer Enterprise system, Rattler Enterprises communicate with different people,” said started as way to give students a direct Anthony. “The experiences from managing the Rattler Enterprises’ TLC Tees will soon hands-on approach to what it is like to run Senior accounting major Bret Peters, business has brought me the knowledge be hiring for the 2011 to 2012 school year. a business. who is the director of finance for Rattler and confidence to perform in the real All positions are open and even current “It provides the whole idea of experiential Enterprises, agrees that managing a business world,” Peters said. “Rattler Enterprises has members are required to interview again. learning,” said junior accounting and presents opportunities to perform better in provided us the opportunity to test the skills “We want to get our students more and information systems management major the real world. we’ve developed at St. Mary’s University.” more involved,” Anthony said. March 2, 2011 www.stmurattlernews.com The Rattler 5 What’s Shaking? it’s all Greek to me Submit your own news photos to: [email protected]

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Courtesy of Alpha Phi Omega Courtesy of Delta Zeta Courtesy of Alpha Phi 6 The Rattler March 2, 2011 Commentarywww.stmurattlernews.com Texas legislation hopes to allow guns on campus Pens, paper, textbooks, laptop and a Beretta 92 handgun — all just standard materials for that Medieval Literature course. Sound absurd? Maybe not anymore in the Lone Alex Star State. Texas lawmakers Meyer are once again proving this state has to be different than the rest of the Union. State lawmakers are preparing to pass legislation for 38 public universities to allow concealed Cartoon by Eric Vijil handguns on their campuses, according to a report from the Associated Press. More than 200 state representatives have Eco-efforts: are they worth it? signed on as co-authors to the bill — a solid majority — likely ensuring passage. The Senate passed a similar measure in 2009 and is Green movement brings testament Environmental exploitation expected to do so again. to future life on earth. overwhelms efforts in going green. Allowing concealed handguns on campus has become the cause-célèbre of many gun- For some our actions. Accountability I have major cities has to wear masks rights activists. Although their attempts have time, there should not be a virtue, but a always felt before going out in public. been widely unsuccessful in recent years, with has been a common practice. Moving to a need to This is mainly because China 23 states having rejected similar measures green revolu- more environmentally sound help the is still catching up to the rest since 2007, victory seems imminent in Texas. tion. Every- practices, on a personal level, environment of the world. To make matters Texas, long known for its loose gun where you or on the more expansive in any way, worse, their air pollution is regulation, will join Utah, which passed look, things business or government level, yet I feel that travelling and hitting our a similar measure in 2004, and Colorado, Briana are made of is our duty. Malorie the damage nation’s coasts due to wind which allows universities to dictate their own Perez biodegrad- As the current caretakers Garibay already done that carries it. regulation, as the only states in the U.S. that able this and of our world, we must do our to the earth Even if we could influence allow concealed weapons on campuses of r e c y c l a b l e best to “go green,” to make a is far greater China’s stance to change to a public colleges and universities. that. Although some may con- conscientious decision to bet- than we can repair. The green “green” country, the decision The proponents of the legislation argue that test the reliability of the infor- ter our planet for the genera- movement and reverting the would not be agreed upon incidents like those at Virginia Tech in 2007 mation, we are bombarded tions to come. If we took on world back to its former glory overnight. It could take and Northern Illinois in 2008 could have been with statistics about global the attitude of simply letting seems like an impossible feat. months, or years, to reach prevented had students at those universities warming, a hole in the ozone bygones be bygones, of let- My environmental science an agreement, if one is ever been allowed to have concealed handguns. layer and the melting polar ice ting our discretions rest as teacher in high school made at all. And this is just Instead of waiting for campus security or local caps. It seems hard to escape they are, there would be little influenced me most on the one country, albeit the most authorities for protection, a student with a gun the images of lonely polar motivation to accomplish subject matter. She was an populous one in the world. would have been able to put and end to those bears wandering their melt- anything. avid environmentalist, but This entire process would massacres more quickly, argue the advocates. ing habitat. As a result, there Besides our o w n saw little hope in restoring the consume a lot of time and may But this kind of asinine reasoning incites has been a popular move- immediate satis- world back to the create unwarranted conflict many of those who have first-hand experience ment toward environmentally faction, it is im- way it was. as well. in these situations, like Colin Goddard, who friendly practices, especially portant to plan ahead POINT She told my class These obstacles can make was shot four times while sitting in his French in younger generations. Why beyond our existence that even if we could us question whether it is worth class at Virginia Tech. has this generation emerged to ensure future life COUNTER- change everything that trying to save the world. It “People tell me that if they would have as global warriors? has a world to live in. POINT harmed the planet at seems almost impossible. been there, they would have shot that guy. Naysayers may say “Hey, We must keep our a specific moment in Creating a worldwide That offends me,” said Goddard according it is not our problem. A human eyes on the future time, it would not be standard would be further to the Associated Press. “People want to be life is a short span relative to of our planet and enough to stop us from problematic because there are the hero, I understand that. They play video the age of the Earth. Before coming generations. We are suffering in the future because already numerous standards games and they think they understand the any of the problems posed be- stewards of the earth, and it is a lot of environmental damage established around the reality. It’s nothing like that.” fore us can take real effect, ev- our responsibility to care for it has been done, to the point of world, especially in Europe College presidents across the nation almost eryone we know will be long because we essentially would no return. She told us that the where many politicians are unanimously oppose concealed handguns on gone. So why worry about it? have nowhere else to go if we future may seem bleak, but closely tied to protecting the campus. Even the President of the University It is far easier to drop your cup did not. we still have to try to hope for environment. Perhaps the of Texas at Austin, this state’s flagship on the side of the road than to Going green isn’t a drastic something better. However, U.S. should keep up with university, voiced his concern about handguns look for a recycle bin.” Even if move on the individual level; her lectures gave me little other countries and their on campus. a doubter may accept the facts acts as small as recycling plas- hope because our entire green practices. Regardless, it is not about potentially at hand, they claim it is part tic bottles help tremendously. nation must change to make a Altogether, the U.S. has preventing violence. It is about creating a of the Earth’s natural process, With enough small acts like significant impact in addition had a late start in the attempts culture of guns. The U.S. is the most gun- a cycle. the one mentioned, we can to the rest of the world. to help the environment. We violent industrialized nation on the planet. While we may eventu- hope to make one large im- This is especially went for years neglecting the And the solution to this problem: more guns. ally find this to be true, it re- pact that will benefit the envi- discouraging when many earth, mistreating and abusing The result will most likely be disastrous. mains irrelevant. No matter if ronment we live on. countries are not willing to it for our own gain. Then, This isn’t the Wild West, and the notion of the climate change we see is Instead of belittling or change the way they treat the through scientific research, students engaging in saloon style shoot-outs is part of a cycle, or completely scaling back efforts to fight environment. According to data and some speculation, absurd. So too is the notion that students may man-made, it should be up to global warming, we should a program I watched on the we have come to realize that feel the need to carry a gun to be safe. College us, who inhabit the Earth, to be escalating them. As people Health Channel, China is one the world does suffer from campuses should be institutions where the try to leave it better than we of moral standards, we must of the highest producers of our practices. Unfortunately works of William Faulkner and Walt Whitman found it. By doing so, we be- protect the world we live in at pollution in the world, to such in the end, we are the ones are celebrated, not Winchester ammunition. gin to take responsibility for all costs. an extent that its population in paying the great price. March 2, 2011 The Rattler 7 Commentarywww.stmurattlernews.com Digital age provides multi-faceted inspiration for music

Exactly 32 ly, they have the power to change ply upload a video and wait for the on-the-spot songs authored sional development videos. It has years ago, Phillips the world. support from Ellen DeGeneres during protests are what truly de- become the most effective spread Electronics intro- YouTube has significantly al- or other talk show hosts to grant scribe the situation in Egypt. of academic information superior duced the first tered the world’s communication recognition. It is true that the ingenuity and to scholarly articles or a simple au- compact disc pro- network by allowing us to con- Even in the most recent and passion behind the protest songs dio recording. totype. Soon af- stantly search for entertainment. prominent revolution occurring and chants is much more impres- Although we do not have the ter, vinyl records While I agree it is annoying to in Egypt, the world has been in- sive than studio records. If a fel- hovercrafts and time machines Emily became a sort of see my Yahoo News reeling with fluenced by the digital medium. low youth watches and performs that science fiction movies pre- Artalejo novelty as music updates on the next 3-year-old Constant videos of the protests the music or chant at another pro- dicted, one couldn’t deny the tech- lovers quickly who belts out a Justin Beiber jam, and even “protest music” have cir- test, each group conveys the same nological achievements of video embraced the new one must admit that music of the culated all around the globe. message and the protestors share and music or the impact digital file media. And on this anniversary of digital era can fulfill a form of the According to NPR news, rapper a sense of solidarity, a communi- sharing as had on spreading infor- a landmark in the music industry, American dream. The parents of Omar Offendum, who authored cation system completely unique mation. All one needs is the access there is only one thing I can now a talented youth who may have the protest song “Jan25” to mark from any other revolution. to a wireless hot spot, and with a say about CDs: they are so 20th never had the funds to send the the date of the revolution, claims In addition, Apple’s iTunesU few clicks and typing of a string of century. Digital files are much child to music academies or to that his music does not best repre- has allowed students to access uni- letters, we have new information easier to use, but most important- auditions have the power to sim- sent the revolution. He states that versity lectures and other profes- right under our fingertips.

STAFF EDITORIAL Parents should reconsider negative impact of children owning cell phones When was the classroom. Teachers today health problems In fact, several the last time watch for the flashing light states have developed laws that a child asked of a new message or listen for establish strict punishment, for a pony for the sneaky clicking of keypad such as jail time for the spread C h r i s t m a s ? buttons, hindering the amount of this information according to Now, they of attention they can give to cyberbullyalert.com. all want cell teaching. Cell phones have also Cell phones are also ex- Anissa phones. I often increased the ease for children pensive when purchased. The Bravo see children as to cheat on exams, a common additional costs of ringtones, young as sev- occurrence in the classroom. messaging charges and inter- en years old Not only have classroom net fees all add up to a pretty asking for a cell phone. It strikes problems increased, but cyber penny and definitely impact me that parents are more will- bullying has also become more parents’ wallets. Cartoon by Eric Vijil ing than ever to indulge their prevalent among children. Ma- Parents should think about kids in this technology. I am not licious rumors about classmates what children are learning going to deny that the benefits can spread like wildfire among from the act of receiving a cell Family planning will of a child owning a cell phone young people today, especially phone. Parents must determine do not exist, but it cannot be de- by forwarding a text. The rate whether the benefits of children nied that cell phones can have at which these rumors can owning cell phones outweigh take hit because of cuts a negative impact on children. spread can be very damaging to the risks and at what age a cell Cell phones have more re- a child, which can result in in- phone is truly a necessity, not cently become a disruption in creased rate of suicide or mental just a privilege. Family planning organizations he is anti-abortion. He argues that his across the U.S. could possibly face amendment “does not cut funding for smaller budgets thanks to a $300 women’s health services, but instead million cut in federal funds that the blocks funds that would subsidize U.S. House of Representatives passed America’s largest abortion provider,” U.S. will benefit from supporting on Feb. 18, if the Senate approves according to his website. But the the cut. amendment would actually cut Smaller budgets would funding for the many health services. Pope’s challenge against relativism negatively impact millions that turn Planned Parenthood provides to organizations, such as Planned contraception for free or at reduced Pope Bene- the belief that there are no mor- ship with money has hindered Parenthood, and especially clients prices to those who qualify. They offer dict XVI is al or objective truths, is a root our potential to live only for who rely on providers to offer partial sexually transmitted disease testing, challenging detrimental to modern society, our self. The Pope challenges service charges or none at all. women’s health services (breast U.S. culture. is a no-holds-barred claim, one us to live beyond the self and Indiana Rep. Mike Pence proposed cancer screenings, pelvic exams, etc.), Upon formal- that is certainly an uppercut to the secular. the amendment, which was passed by prenatal care, men’s sexual health ly replacing the U.S.’s proverbial jaw. This is Most importantly, the a margin of 240 to 185 in the House, services (routine physical exams, the late Ven- exactly what we need though. Pope’s stance challenges us to Alex erable Pope The Pope’s challenge on rel- live with a sense of purpose. If because he believes that “it is morally testicular cancer screenings, etc.) and Salinas wrong to take the taxpayer dollars of counseling and education on body John Paul II, ativism promotes his want for a truth is something relative to millions of pro-life Americans and image, relationships and sex. All of one of the truly conscientious U.S. society. subjectivity and not universal- use them to fund organizations that which will be effected by budget cuts. most influen- Our everyday actions, in the ity, where is the motivation for provide and promote abortions,” Most of Planned Parenthood’s tial popes the Roman Catholic scholarly spirit, should demon- us to better the world and each according to Pence’s website. clients are low-income or have no Church ever had, Paul’s first strate and put into perspective other? Community should be a In 2008 to 2009, abortion only health care. Women can always get an words spoken on the balcony our privilege to be a human be- necessity, not a commodity. made up 3 percent of Planned abortion at another clinic, or worse, of Saint Peter’s Basilica were ing, rather than our privilege to Pope Benedict XVI’s belief is Parenthood’s total services, according turn to someone who is not certified of humility and kindness; he be an American. not asking much from us; he is to the organization’s annual report. to do so. was thankful for being an “in- The challenge against rela- not asking for donations to sup- Pence’s primary reason for Pence’s proposal hurts an sufficient” instrument of God, tivism also encourages us to port cause X or prayers to sup- wanting to cut Title X funds, which organization that largely works to merely one of many of His la- break the many constricting, ar- port cause Y. He is simply ask- were established in 1970 by Richard prevent unwanted pregnancies. This borers to fulfill His work. tificial and self-serving barriers ing for a reexamination of the Nixon to help reduce the number of is not an effective stance for Pence, or However, Pope Benedict we have created. Technology, soul, and a closer look at how unintended pregnancies, is because the U.S., to take on abortion. XVI’s stance that relativism, education and a close relation- we ought to live. April 28th: March 31st: RECYCLING COMMITTEEMEETINGS HOW TOLIVEINAGREENROOM: DO: WHAT IS RECYCLABLE ON CAMPUS? Rattler CaféRattler DON'T: printers, computers, old digital cameras, cell phones, andkeyboards "e-waste"- and furniture, used pallets, wood GO drawer fullofplasticbags. bags? plastic Got GREENcan save. leaks. Report not inuse. when chargers the Unplug electricity. drain laptops and consoles game charge. the Release little energy savers use75percent lessenergy thanotherlight bulbs. bulbs. These light fluorescent compact use lamplight, by homework do Open the blinds; appreciate the sunshine. On a gloomy day, if you like to light. be there Let materials. sure Make you buyasponge, too. and water save will dishes and utensils of set a having but away,throw dinnerware. reusable Buy out indesignated recycling binsaround campus. container the Dump high. piled have you bottles water those all away bins. recycling own your Make DISCOUNTS paper, plastic bottles, cardboard, aluminum cans, dry cell batteries, cell dry cans, aluminum cardboard, bottles, paper,plastic glass (on campus), wet cardboard, the wax-lined cups from the from cups wax-lined the cardboard, wet campus), (on glass 4p.m. 17 ScienceHallRoom inGarni 4p.m. 17 ScienceHallRoom inGarni The sooner these problems get fixed, the more water water more you fixed, the get problems these sooner The Local H-E-B stores offer recycling stations for your for stations recycling offer stores H-E-B Local Turn off all lights whenever you leave your room. you leave whenever lights all off Turn Even when not in use, all chargers for cell phones, cell for chargers all use, in not when Even beverage whencustomers inreusable bring cups. ---> $7.99 at Amazon.com $3.99 at Walgreens $4.99 at Walmart REUSABLE EVERYDAY CUP Starbucks It is tempting to use utensils that you can you that utensils use to tempting is It Label different containers and throw and containers different Label stores offers a 10% discount on any discount a 10% offers stores Compiled by Denice Hernandez Compiled Acosta by Azhmir Compiled by Sarah Mills

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University plans to be more environmentally aware DO YOU RECYCLE?

By Sarah Mills hosts monthly Recycling Committee meetings for students to turn off their lights, unplug unused Editor-in-chief anyone who would like to help. appliances and to conserve water. The university currently recycles 12 to 15 percent of Total utility costs for the residence halls for the 2009 its trash — an amount that environmentally-minded RESIDENTS STRUGGLE TO RECYCLE to 2010 academic school year was $388,564, Villarreal university members feel is way too low. At February’s meeting, the group brainstormed said. Students use electricity the most partly because Physical plant collects 127.7 yards of trash per ideas on how to increase the amount of students who of all the electronic gadgets students use, he said. week, much of which could be recycled at amounts recycle in the residence halls. Anytime that Villarreal has the chance to make higher than 15 percent, according to David Ramirez, “Right now there’s only one bin in each hall,” environmentally friendly decisions he does, as the superintendent of housekeeping. Eventually, Ramirez said. “They’re either too lazy to walk down long as the Residence Life budget can support it. Ramirez would like to see that percentage increase to to dump their recyclables, or they gather material, but The university no longer provides desk lamps with 90 percent, but said that it would take years. forget to take it to the bin.” room desks to reduce electricity use. For Founders “I recycle glass, paper, aluminum, old clothes, canned food “What we are hoping for in the long run is to have The group proposed partnering with the Residence Hall, items were purchased from local companies to and my ink cartridges.” - Aaron Sepulveda, more recycle bins around campus than we have trash Hall Association to assign “floor captains” to each conserve the amount of fuel spent transporting items. Sophomore, Biology/Pre-Med cans,” Ramirez said. hall. Floor captains would help raise awareness In Chaminade Hall, the air conditioning unit’s broken Currently, the university has 26 recycling bins with about recycling and help maintain the hall’s recycling pipes were replaced with more efficient pipes. plans to purchase more soon, but that depends on units. This system is already in use in many of the In all residence halls, front-loading washers are physical plant’s budget and space to place bins. university’s departments and offices. now used instead of top-loading ones, which use To save money, physical plant began purchasing more water. Other energy efficient moves include 23-gallon trash containers that cost $100 to use in GO-GREEN MONTH TO RAISE AWARENESS using compact fluorescent light bulbs in place of residence halls; the other style bin the university uses To help get the message of living green across to regular fluorescent light bulbs (which use more is a larger rectangular container that costs $600 with students, the Student Government Association will be energy), purchasing low-flow toilets and setting the slots for paper, plastic and aluminum cans. hosting Go-Green Month during March. temperature for residence halls between 72 degrees Although it is not advertised heavily on campus, Sophomore early education and political science and 78 degrees to save energy. physical plant does accept dry cell batteries, major Stefanie Ramirez, the Student Government wood pallets, used furniture and “e-waste” — old Association’s Environmental Affairs Committee MAKING THE PLEDGE “I recycle my ink cartridges back in the HP box that the computers, printers, digital cameras, cell phones and Chair, handed out scented pencils and pens made Senior economics and philosophy major Didya company sends me.” keyboards — to recycle. from recycled paper on March 1 in the U.C. Atrium to Magaña, who is the university’s OnCampus - Shemeka Woodson To recycle e-waste, students can drop off items in help students realize how recycling is useful. EcoAmbassador, a position made possible through a Junior, Nursing boxes located outside of the Student Activities office in “We’re wasting so much; it’s absolutely ridiculous. program sponsored by the Environmental Protection the University Center, the housekeeping department, People throw away stuff like nobody’s business,” Agency, plans to meet with Villarreal often to or the basement in St. Louis Hall. If students cannot Ramirez said. “For example, people buy water bottles brainstorm alternative energy sources, such as solar find the boxes, or have questions, they can contact everyday and throw them away when they could just power. physical plant at 210-436-3335 for help. buy a reusable one.” Magaña plans to engage students in being Physical plant cannot accept wet or dirty paper or Smaller measures SGA will make during go-green environmentally aware by holding different events, cardboard to prevent contamination. Wax-lined cups, month include placing printed posters with detailed such as the Energy Star pledge she recently organized. like the to-go cups sold in the Rattler Café, are not information about what items can be recycled above By signing the pledge, students promised that they accepted either because the wax can clog machinery, containers around campus to clear up confusion. would make efforts to live an eco-friendly life. She according to Ramirez. There's also no glass recycling plans to hold the event again in two weeks. on campus, but Ramirez is working to make it BEING GREEN IS NOT JUST ABOUT RECYCLING “It saves the school money by recycling,” Magaña “I recycle my paper, plastic, and cardboard in my dorm available. Director of Residence Life James Villarreal hopes to said. “Not only that, but we all need to be responsible room every week.” To reach that goal — and many others aimed at do something similar to raise awareness about energy for what we’re dumping into the landfills and our - Rachel Vallejo promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle — use in the residence halls. Instead of posters, Villarreal water systems. It affects everyone.” Sophomore, Psychology physical plant partners with university members and would like to place stickers in each room reminding Graphic / Illustration by Jasmine Garcia

RECYCLABLE BAGS

$2.99 at Sun Harvest $0.99 at Target $0.99 at CVS “In my room, my roommate and I line up our bottles and at ---> Whole Foods offers a 10 cent discount per bag. the end of the week, we take them down to the recycling ---> Sun Harvest offers a 5 cent discount per bag. bin.” ---> Target offers a 5 cent discount per bag. - Alice Yang ---> CVS rewards customers with a $1 bounceback for Sophomore, Biology/Pre-Med every fourth visit when using their "bag tag."

Compiled by Jasmine Garcia Compiled by Jennifer Sims Courtesy of sxu.hu 10 The Rattler March 2, 2011 Featureswww.stmurattlernews.com SigEp hosts first "Club Night" to support YouthAIDS

By Julie Lozoya the group is working to motivate Staff Writer students from the University of Texas in San Antonio, the This semester, the men of University of Incarnate Word and the Sigma Phi Epsilon TX-Theta Trinity University to participate. chapter are hosting an off-campus “This is something good to build event that is sure to get students relationships with other campuses on their feet. and Greek organizations,” On March 10, the fraternity Loza said. will be hosting a “Club Night” In addition to good music at Club Rio to raise money for and a fun crowd, SigEp is using YouthAIDS, a global organization technology that has rarely been with programs that target malaria, used by a registered student HIV and reproductive health. organizations to sell tickets for Not only are the brothers of their events. SigEp focusing on raising money, SigEp has set up an online but they are also making sure that ticketing system with Eventbrite, attendees will enjoy themselves. a website that allows users to One of their brothers, junior purchase tickets online. By using electric engineering and physics this system, each ticket bought major Omar Magaña, will be the online, and printed out, will have disk jockey for the night. a barcode that can be scanned by “Aside from spending hours an iPhone or phones powered by searching for a variety of new Android. The group hopes this music, I have always taken into will prevent the use of counterfeit consideration people’s feedback tickets, allowing the fraternity to of the type of the music they like raise more money without scams. to listen to at certain events,” Regular tickets bought online cost Magaña said. $9 or you can purchase VIP tickets Although Magaña does not for $15. Senior Shane Loza and Junior Matthew Sisneros work together to design a creative flyer to promote Sigma Phi have experience working as a DJ For those who would rather Epsilon's first Club Night.Photo by Felix Arroyo at clubs, he has mixed music for pay at the door, tickets are $10 and Bowl as a fundraiser, but SigEp raised,” Loza said. All are welcome to join Sigma other events. $20 for VIP. VIP guests will have will be holding both this semester. Sophomore marketing major Phi Epsilon at Club Rio, located at To increase the crowd size, access to the club’s second level, Sorority Bowl is a flag football Marquielle Orwat said she is Expressway 281 and Bitters Road. the fraternity wants Club Night which features lounging areas and tournament in which RSOs can excited to attend the event. Doors open at 9 p.m.; tickets can to be open to all the universities is only accessible by those ages 21 compete for a fee. “All the boys are super sweet be bought at the door or at www. in the city, according to senior and up. “We are still having Sorority and I can’t wait to enjoy the speclubnight.eventbrite.com. accounting Shane Loza, who is Usually, the university’s Bowl, but that money will just be evening for a great cause,” Orwat managing the event. Currently, chapter hosts only the Sorority to add to what we have already said.

iTunes University merges technology with education By Jasmin Enriquez and other class content such as lectures,” Schomberg “Because of this program, I be- Contributing Writer said. came more informed of the differ- Students can access different lectures and assign- ent academic and social opportunities Just because you are not a student at Harvard Uni- ments through the program, said Schomberg. [at] St. Mary’s, as well as other universi- versity or Massachusetts Institution of Technology “Instead of using the iTunes store for music albums, ties, have to offer.” does not mean that you cannot listen in on what is we create course albums and students are linked to it Freshman English communication arts major students there are learning. by blackboard,” Schomberg said. Andrea Zamarron recently learned about iTunesU and Apple’s iTunes University makes it possible for us- Since many students are already using the iTunes found it to be a good resource to find out about what is ers of iTunes, Apple’s digital media player, to have ac- application, it is simple to gain access to the content being offered on campus and other universities. cess to lectures, lessons, films, labs, audio books and in iTunesU. With the iTunesU application, one is able “The program has a lot of information that is virtual tours that participating universities upload. to explore different institutions through their person- very helpful to not only us According to the iTunesU homepage, there are cur- ally created site using any Mac, PC, iPod touch, iPad as current students, rently more than 800 universities involved in the pro- or iPhone. but also incom- gram, including St. Mary’s University. “The benefits of this program include marketing ing freshmen and St. Mary’s University’s profile is open to the pub- for the University and creating a better way to connect current faculty mem- lic and includes law lectures, recordings from the Lin the public with an immense variety of educational in- bers,” she said. Great Speakers Series and the Jose Cimadevilla Memo- formation without slowing the Black Board learning “Anyone who rial Seminar Series. system down,” Schomberg said. is interested in Director of Academic Technology Jeff Schomberg Lynette Rodriguez, who recently received accep- any university said the St.Mary’s iTunesU account was created in the tance into St. Mary’s, was introduced to the iTunesU or anything of Fall 2006. system her junior year of high school and is now an educational or in- “The St.Mary’s iTunesU account strictly focuses on active user. formative value would university and educational content; this application “The iTunes University program has helped benefit from this pro- brings the class activities to life and is able to answer to strengthen my decision of choosing St. Mary’s gram.” questions by clarifying and explaining assignments University as my future school,” Rodriguez said. Graphic / Illustration by Amanda Cano March 2, 2011 The Rattler 11 Featureswww.stmurattlernews.com Students learn to balance a part-time job with school work How to: Pratt Knot Whether it is for a job interview, first date, or an important class presentation, every guy should learn how to tie a tie. By Claire Etter need to miss work because of Cameron said she has a full load Staff Writer school, or anything else, the with school and would not be managers will help me find able to have a part-time job. someone to cover or I’ll just do it “I want a job off campus, College students face plenty [find someone else] myself.” but due to class [and] lab, stress of financial responsibilities, such Gonzalez said he enjoys and my time commitments with as paying for tuition, housing, meeting new people while at other organizations on campus, and of course finding money work. Another perk is the em- I have decided that I can’t get for entertainment and food. To ployee discount. He said that one,” Cameron said. handle these obligations, some most of the time he spends his While a job may require students work part-time, but to paychecks on food and clothes. several sacrifices, the Associate do so requires careful consider- However, earning those Director of the Career Services ation of whether having a job is checks can come with a price. Center Rebecca Rutledge points more beneficial than the money. Sophomore accounting ma- out that getting work experi- Freshman finance risk -man jor Mari Edwards, an employee ence can have many benefits. Begin with the tie inside Pull the wider end agement major Karl Kapustka at Pei Wei Asian Diner, earns $8 Rutledge urges students to work out. Place the wider end under and over the under the thinner end. thinner one. sometimes works 10-hour shifts an hour and says that her job because it provides a steady in- 1 2 as a quality and control leader at does have one downside. come, builds skills and helps the Wash Tub. “It makes me too tired to do with networking. Kapustka said his manager homework,” Edwards said. “But She also said that working helped him make a schedule they are very flexible with their part-time does not negatively that was flexible around school, hours.” affect a student’s school perfor- so he works mainly on the week- In addition to her job at Pei mance. ends. Wei, Edwards plays on the uni- “Folks involved in activi- The pay isn’t that bad either; versity’s soccer team and at- ties, like work, make better Kapustka usually makes around tends school full-time. grades and have better time $15 an hour, including tips. To maintain her grades, Ed- management,” Rutledge said. “Having a job while in col- wards splits up her homework “Being active is the best way to lege is a good way to gain real- over a span of days so that she build skills and avoiding work world experience while still in can do a little at a time. Since her is one of the best ways to get ig- school,” said Kapustka. job hasn’t negatively affected her nored.” Pull and tighten the Pull the wide end from Patrick Gonzales, a freshman school work, Edward chooses to Rutledge encourages business major, who works at wide end and then bring under the tie loop. keep working, mainly because students to work because it it over to the right. Abercrombie, also said that his she likes having the extra cash. gives them experience that may 3 4 job does not get in the way of While Edwards manages to enhance their resume. school because he was able to balance work and school, some “[College] degrees only take create his work schedule. students say they just do not up three lines on a resume,” Rut- “I choose to only work week- have time to work. ledge said. “The rest is your ex- ends,” Gonzales said. “If I ever Junior biology major Amy perience.”

Recycling: What you should know

Recycling one aluminum beverage can save enough energy to run a 100-watt bulb for 20 hours, a computer for three hours or a television for two hours. Bring the wide end Adjust your tie and 5 through the knot. 6 mingle with the ladies! Photos by Amanda Cano It takes approximately one million years for a glass bottle to break down in a landfill. In the U.S. today, 34% of all glass containers are recycled. Helpful hint: Adjust the tie to your liking and tighten the knot between each step.

Battery acid can be recycled and converted to sodium sulfate for laundry detergent, glass and Advice from the editor: Never wear a tie with a regular textile manufacturing. t-shirt.

Maintenance: Be aware of how to care for your ties. Silk ties It takes more than 500,000 trees to produce the newspapers that Americans read each Sunday. do not hold up well in dryers.

Bargain buy ties: Thrift stores have some of the best Plastic requires 100 to 400 years to break down in a landfill. Producing new plastic from bargains if you take the time to look. recycled material uses only two-thirds of the energy required to manufacture it from raw materials.

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Freebie of the Week Young American “11:11” a night of rock Download your free song at: IF YOU'RE A MUSIC LOVER IN SEARCH OF AN ADVENTURE, TAKE YOUR www.youngamerican. CUE FROM THIS TOUR OF DOWNTOWN'S UNDERGROUND MUSIC VENUES bandcamp.com

By Karl Hayes music, but for some reason I was attracted to it. Contributing Writer Joe’s group had members from all over the country including Los Angeles, New York, and from right Downtown San Antonio is full of music wait- here in San Antonio. Coming Soon ing to be discovered. I decided to embark upon an After the show ended, I journeyed down to a lo- adventure to see what I could find. I began at the cal music scene venue called The Ten Eleven, where slamming’ Sam’s Burger Joint where Jim Coffin lead music is played every weekend. The music selec- ALBUMS saxophone player for the Dave Matthew’s Band, tion varies and includes punk rock, metal and even performed with his side project group. Along with indie. Adam Lambert Jennifer Coffin’s group was Joe Caploe, a student from the “Glam Nation Hudson That night the music varied with hipster bands, Live” “I Remember university, and his group “Neck and Neck.” loud ambient rock and soft-spoken indie. Everyone 3/22 Me” Both groups performed at a top notch level. It 3/22 in the venue was fired up for every band that was was a combination of ambient jazz and groovy performing. funk. Not the typical concert that a college student Every band wooed the crowd with all original The Strokes Chris Brown would choose to watch on a Friday night, but it was pieces. One band had members ranging from 18 to “Angles” “F.A.M.E.” definitely an interesting one. 3/22 3/22 47 years old, and even they were able to capture Caploe’s group wowed the audience with fat the hearts of the enthused young crowd. Stand- bass lines and ambient piano playing, while Coffin ing directly in front of them listening to every note broke every window out with the bursting noise of and beat that hit my chest and rang my ears, I was his sexy sax playing. drawn and captured in time with the music. In the Wiz Khalifa Snoop Dogg The crowd at Sam’s Burger Joint was obviously “Rolling Papers” “Dog- mist of it all, the music created multiple emotions 3/29 gumentary” an older crowd, with the age group ranging from 21 for each individual in the audience. 3/29 to about 65. But despite that, I was able to mingle Not only did I encounter the brilliance of new with some people at Sam’s Burger Joint, including and original music, but I also got to meet many new Caploe, before he went on to perform. Wearing his faces that night. After the night was over, the con- Sources: justjaredbuzznet.com, ladyobama.com, collegedj.com, musicfree- jazz attire made him seem as if he had just come for loader.com, wizkhalifa.com, wizkhalifia.com tact list in my phone was full of with new numbers a 60’s movie. of musicians and friendly faces alike. “Brotha, I hope you’re ready to hear something SHOWS That night really inspired me to support the different tonight. We are going to knock your socks city’s local music scene because despite its under- off,” he said on stage. “And Then There Were None” ground feel, it needs to be exposed to new light. So at Harlequin Dinner Theatre Basically, that is exactly what he did for the au- students, I encourage you to go out to find some Until 2/19 dience, including myself. I remember sitting there local music on your down time. It is a good stress talking to my cousin thinking this is the weirdest relief and a great way to meet new people.

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“Jim Coffin Band” and “Neck and Neck” play at Sam's Burger Joint.

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By Christopher Montemayor speculation about the route Owens and his Staff Writer fellow band mates would take for the over- all sound of the album, it seems as though Let’s face it: when we hear the word the group decided to keep their songs more “drugs” many different things might come pop-oriented then hardcore. to mind. Drugs are not only cherished by However, that doesn’t mean that the some for the euphoric effects they can cre- hardcore super group didn’t include any ag- ate, but are also commonly at the forefront gression in their effort. of controversy by others. The entire album is littered with various Taking this into consideration, it may odes to the former post-hardcore sounds make sense why front man Craig Owens de- that Owens was known for in his previous cided to name his new musical group with band, Chiodos. The opening song “If You the acronym of D.R.U.G.S (Destroy, Rebuild, Think This Song Is About You, It Probably Until God Shows). Is” is a great example of the musical ap- Prior to the incarnation of D.R.U.G.S., proach that D.R.U.G.S attempts to establish. Owens was the lead singer for the post- “Graveyard Dancing” sounds like it hardcore group Chiodos. Chiodos had been could have come from “The Nightmare be- formed for eight years and was known for fore Christmas,” with its eerie use of elec- their complex musical arrangements, as well tronics of melody. Another standout track as Owens’ high-pitched falsetto and demon- is “I’m Here To Take The Sky” and it may ic screams. remind listeners of Owen’s former side proj- However, in 2009 Chiodos released a ect Cinematic Sunrise with its overt pop sen- statement that they had decided to move sibilities. Fortunately there are some great forward without Owens. The reasons for “heavy” moments as well, such as the brutal Owens’ release were never given, but many screaming of guitarist Nick Martin in “My speculated that it had to do with Owens’s in- Newly formed super group D.R.U.G.S. has the potential to become a huge success with its Swagger Has A First Name.” volvement in several other projects. mixture of pop-oriented songs and hardcore musical style. Photo courtesy of Skiddle.com Overall, D.R.U.G.S debut album is a solid Another issue that may have played a action with D.R.U.G.S., which many are Good (Guitar, From First to Last), Aaron one that finds front man Craig Owens in top factor was Owen’s history with bipolar dis- considering to be a “hardcore super group” Stern (Drums, Matchbook Romance), and form along with his other band mates. The order, affecting his ability to be a cohesive because of the talent that fills out the band. Adam Russell (Bass, Story of The Year). future looks great for this band, which can part of the band. Joining Owens (Vocals, ex-Chiodos) is The band recently released a new self- only get better as time passes. But despite all this, Owens is back in Nick Martin (Guitar, Underminded), Matt titled album released on Feb. 22. After much

Radiohead surprises fans with new song structures

shown by the rest of his band Radiohead mates. “King of Limbs” The first “single”is called - “Lo  tus Flower.” This track was re- leased on YouTube a few days prior to the album’s release and featured Thom Yorke performing a strange, yet highly entertaining, Damon challenges destiny in an effort to keep his true love in his new film.Courtesy of rottentomatoes.com By Christopher Montemayor dance. This song is the most ac- Staff Writer cessible on the album, providing a danceable drumbeat and a calm, Listening to Radiohead is like serene electronic atmosphere. finding your soul mate, spending Radiohead has looked beyond Romance film takes a suspenseful spin every waking moment with them, basic song structures and contem- Matt Damon’s new action packed movie changes the definition of chick flick then finding out that they have bi- porary melodies and has crafted a polar disorder, and realizing that dark, moody album that seems to “The Adjustment Bureau” to love them either way, you will push the listener away as much as young politician (Damon) and feedback from the audience dur-  have to change your understand- it intrigues a deeper listen. a contemporary ballet dancer ing suspenseful and humorous Dir. by George Nolfi ing of who they are. Ultimately, the “King of Limbs” (Blunt) struggle to overcome scenes, which helps out the sharp Starring Matt Damon, Emily Blunt Radiohead’s recent album is symbolic of Radiohead’s career. their strange predicament based plot. in modern day, love-story-notori- I enjoyed the twisted love “King of Limbs” takes a more They do what they want, when By Jessica Valles ous, New York City. story, and the chemistry between electronic approach versus their they want. They have no record la- Staff Writer last critically-acclaimed album “In bel, no boss and no rules to follow. Be ready to question man’s the characters was genuine and ability to control fate while see- added emotion to all the built-up Rainbows.” Riddled with groovy All things considered, Radio- Action film star Matt Damon ing a passionate romance unfold. suspense. The way it was filmed, bass lines, electronic flourishes head’s disregard of normal stan- and “star-of-tomorrow” Emily A well-casted group of support- especially during action scenes, and Thom Yorke’s cryptic lyrics, dards may be what makes Radio- Blunt make “The Adjustment Bu- ing actors and sophisticated hu- was great and allowed the effects “King of Limbs” requires careful head an endearing band for many reau” a love story disguised as a mor make this a creative, lovely to blend into the film well. listening. people. You really never know puzzling thriller. movie. The story line is generally “The Adjustment Bureau” is Tracks like “Bloom” display what you’re going to get. But one An unlikely incident of love- easy to follow, but some scenes definitely a perfect date movie. avant-garde rhythms and complex thing is for sure, whatever you re- at-first-sight cleverly takes over are confusing and never thor- This fantasy-esque mystery rhythms by drummer Phil Selway. ceive from this band will change the film’s plot, which is full of oughly explained. leaves the audience anticipat- Yorke’s signature dreamy vocals everything you thought you knew, seemingly impossible to es- The end is built up nicely ing the outcome, so find out for are very evident throughout the and make you fall in love all over cape fate-changing forces, ulti- but ultimately finished abruptly. yourself if true love conquers all album, providing a stark contrast again. matums and on-foot chases. A to the complex instrumentation There was consistent positive on March 4. 14 The Rattler March 2, 2011 www.stmurattlernews.comSports

Power Balance bands affects: Fact or Fiction? POWER B PRODUCTS

Students who own a band tell us about how it has Looking into buying from affected them, if at all. one of these famous By Angela Van Dyke Chapa field. It also maintains maximum bands? Check out the Staff Writer energy flow so it functions as a generator. Thus “resulting in different power products. The idea of maximizing one’s immediate improved balance, athletic potential or having an increased core strength, greater edge over the competition can flexibility, increased range of seem attractive to any athlete. motion and overall well-being.” The Power Balance wristbands Even professional athletes have been advertised to do just such as Lamar Odom, Shaquille this, even claiming to help out O’Neal and David Beckham athletes who have old or new sport the bands on the court injuries. It seems that these bands and field. Despite all of the are everywhere now, but do they hype surrounding these magical really work? bands, there has been harsh Silicone Wristband The controversial Power criticism on the credibility of Durable wristband that Balance band is a product of their claims. stretches around the hand. Performance Technology and Information Systems Man- Comes in XS, S, M, L, XL was CNBC’s “Sports Product of agement, Senior Christopher $29.95 the Year for 2010.” According to Rivas said he was immediately Keith Kato, president of Power skeptical about the power brace- Balance, they “are based on the lets, and even after owning one idea of optimizing the body’s he still has mixed feelings about natural energy flow, similar to the product. concepts behind many holistic “At first I did feel a difference and Eastern philosophies.” These but then I realized the band had bands come in a sleek design in a nothing to do with my progress variety of colors. in the gym,” Rivas said. “It’s probably just a placebo effect. Neoprene Wristband. The reason I wear it though is Features a spandex lin- because it looks cool.” ing. Comes in: S, M, L, XL “I do believe that it is a Rivas said that he would $29.95 rather keep wearing the band in great conversation piece. hopes that it works rather than It’s amazing how people not having it on at all. recognize the bands and In December, the Australian government cracked down on immediatley strike up a the Power Bands, ordering the conversation asking about company to give refunds to its effects.” those seeking them because the Australian Competition and Sterling Silver - Kelly Baker Consumer Commission proved Made of sterling silver from Bali. Senior, exercise and sport science there was no scientific evidence $79.95 behind the band’s claims, according to the australian.com. Senior and exercise and sports science Kelly Baker said Tennis player and Sophmore she also isn’t sure about the Undecided Buisness Jake Wil- actual effects of the bands, but liams is unsure about the bands. she noticed how popular this “I first heard about the Power product is. Bands from a TV commercial a “I do believe that it is a while ago, and it sparked my great conversation piece,” Silicone Pendant interest about whether it worked Baker said. ”It’s amazing how Made of the same material as or not.” people recognize the bands the silicone wristbands that ex- Williams later received his and immediately strike up a tends easily over your head. band as a gift, but he does does conversation asking about its $34.95 not recommend buying the effects.” “overpriced bracelets.” Power But, like other Power Band Bands cost $29.95 if purchased owners, Baker said she thinks from powerbalance.com. the results are all in the person’s “I honestly do not feel a mind. difference in any aspects of my athleticism, but I still wear it because I like to hope that it does something, even mentally,” said Places where you can purchase Zinc Alloy Pendants Williams. Power Balance wristbands. Vendor web sites describe the Built with materials that are designed to last. Power Balance band as a product www.Finishline.com that “contains two Mylar $29.95 Holograms which are embedded www.Amazon.com with frequencies that react with your body’s electromagnetic www.Dickssportinggoods.com field.” Once the hologram comes into contact with the body’s Christopher Rivas works out at the gym while wearing his Power Balance wrist- www.Powerbalance.com energy field, it creates a harmonic Source: www.Powerbalance.com band, which he says hasn’t helped him much. Photo by Jennifer Sims loop to optimize your energy Courtesy Photos from Google March 2, 2011 The Rattler 15 www.stmurattlernews.comSports

SPRING BREAK TIPS UPCOMING GAMES

Baseball March 4 at St. Edward’s University Courtesy Photo by Wiki Commons (Game 1) 12 p.m. (Game 2) 2 p.m.

If drinking alcohol1 is part of your At All-Star game San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan dunks over Miami Heat LeBron James. break, remember that it can impair Courtesy Photo Wikimedia.com your judgment and actions. Alcohol- related motor vehicle crashes kill SPORTS COMMENTARY Men’s basketball someone every 31 minutes and non- March 4 fatal crashes injure someone every Heartland Conference Tournament two minutes. Don’t drink and drive. All-Star game needs change TBA There are plenty of non-alcoholic alternatives. By Alex Salinas Conference versus the best from conferences, and have impacted Commentary Editor the Western Conference. For perceptions regarding the most people, the purpose of the players. No longer can fans The 2011 NBA All-Star game game is to see which conference confidently assert that the East and the events preceding it, is better, player for player. or West Coast produce superior You’ve probably2 spent most of the Women’s golf including the dunk contest, Everything in the sports realm talent. The lines have been year studying or in class. During the March 13 were a spectacle. The events and inevitably turns into a contest of permanently blurred, for better break, take the opportunity to a vari- Texas A&M- Commerce the game had the right amount bragging rights. However, is this or worse. A team captain system ety of healthy activities like walking, TBA of lights, cameras and action what fans, players, and coaches supports the new era of players dancing, playing volleyball, swim- Pottsboro worthy of the star-studded city should be celebrating? who have not been tied down ming, and more. It doesn’t need to be of Los Angeles where All-Star An All-Star game where two by their jerseys or their fans. hard to be beneficial. Avoid injury by weekend was held. team captains are selected, either East versus West was an ideal starting any new activity slowly. Be Just one year ago, I wrote a from the fans or the two coaches selection we modeled decades active for at least 2 and a half hours commentary on the selection that are selected to coach the ago, and one that is decades a week. Include activities that raise process regarding the players game, would be refreshing. The overdue for change. your breathing and heart rates, and who are selected and how it could team captains would then select The system, whichever way that strengthen your muscles. be revamped. In accepting that from the pool of players who it is formulated, reiterates the Men’s golf fans should remain an integral were selected, turn by turn. The nature of All-Star weekend in March 6 part of the selection process, team captain concept brings to the NBA. Fans have an entire St. Edwards Invitational I propose something separate mind the true spirit of basketball. season to promote their favorite Austin from the selection process, but Seldom do children and adults team. So, why should All-Star TBA If you are going on3 a vacation, be pre- equally confounding in impact: who are introduced to basketball weekend promote a similar type pared. Are vaccinations required? Are changing how the All-Star game take their first dribble in an of competitive sentiment? there special food, accomodations, should be played. organized league. Rather, they The NBA might be better off or other things you need to consid- Similar to how the National learn to play basketball at parks with the possibility of being able er ahead of time? If you are taking Hockey League modified its All- or courts where pickup games to see East and West conference medications, do you have enough for Star game for 2011 to where two are the norm. Even if a player is players intermixed and playing the trip? Know what’s happening en team captains were selected and picked last at an All-Star game, it spontaneous, on-the-fly, fun route or at your travel destination. Women’s tennis chose their teams respectively, would be foolish to think they do basketball. Perhaps this type of March 4 the NBA should follow suit. not belong there. basketball is one that we should at Schreiner University Rightfully so, there will be Recent blockbuster trades preach and teach to the millions Kerrville objections. Most may despise have occurred in the NBA, who join the sport every year and 3 p.m. a loss in the concept of the especially those that involve is the best kind of basketball to There may be temptations4 on your best players from the Eastern marquee players switching play and watch. break that involve different or high- risk activity. Think twice before put- ting yourself at risk for injury. Be sure to use appropriate safety gear before venturing out, such as seat belts, life vests or knee pads. Remember Men’s tennis that unintentional injuries kill more March 5 Americans in their first three decades vs. Rollins College (Fla.) of life than any other cause of death. 1 p.m.

Having fun takes5 energy and fuel. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, includ- ing plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include A “mecca for low-fat dairy products, lean meats, Softball poultry, fish and legumes to your March 4 diet. Drink lots of water and go easy burger lovers.” at University of Nebraska on the salt, sugar, alcohol and satu- 9:30 a.m. rated fat. at Cameron University 1900 Blanco Road , Phone: (210) 735-3552, www.chrismadrids.com 4 p.m. Source: Center for Disease Control Website Photos Courtesy of stmarytx.edu March 2, 2011 The Rattler 16 www.stmurattlernews.comSports

THE HOT SEAT

Courtesy Photo by Matthew Vela

Hot seat: Matthew Vela Classification: Senior Major: Exercise and sports science Hometown: San Antonio

Quick Facts: As Matthew Vela concludes his last year playing on the Rattler golf team, he averages a 73.55 stroke making him one of the top scoring golfers in the university’s history. Vela is ranked No. 3 among all Rattler golfers.

What are your goals for the season? “The ultimate goal is to make it to Aida Zorrilla, the owner of Studio A: Pilates and Co-founder of fitness without fat talk, teaches junior Rebecca Prada and other students how to Nationals and to just keep getting do pilates. Photos by Robin Johnson better and better with each practice. Also, to get ready for after college. If I want to go professional, I have to Students learn how to improve body image improve.”

During Health Awareness Week, Leah Bowen and Aida Zorrilla presented “Fat Talk” to teach What inspires you? What pushes students why it is important to appreciate their appearance. you to be better? “It has a lot to do with family. I came to college to play golf and I want to By Robin Johnson Zorrilla, the owner of Studio A: talk to students.” said Intramural and not being physically active. make them proud. Having success Staff Writer Pilates and the co-founder of Coordinator Leah Bowen. Whereas if the person learns to in the past pushes me to want to do “Fitness without Fat Talk.” Becker said it is human nature love his or her body it is more better and I try to set my goals high.” To help students establish and The guest speaker and co- to treat something poorly when likely that he or she will treat it maintain a healthy body image, developer of “Fat Talk” was we hate it, like a class or a job. with care by practicing better When did you first become Campus Recreation hosted “Fat associate professor of psychology But when we love something, we health habits and becoming active. interested in playing golf? Talk,” a workshop focused on at Trinity University Carolyn instinctively treat it with care, like “I loved that we discussed “I started at age 3. My dad introduced the importance of eliminating Black Becker, Ph.D. She spoke a significant other or a car. different ways to talk about the game to me. I grew up playing degrading self-talk. to the audience about the “ideal This, she explained, is how bettering our image without in Corpus where my mom would “Fat Talk” is any negative image” that society has created. everyone should treat his or her h a v i n g to refer take me to [golf] clinics. Back then, language about one’s physical Then, she relayed an analogy that body. When a person dislikes his t o t h e they didn’t have small clubs, so my appearance and weight. It is pulled the focus of the workshop or her body, he or she parents broke one so I could use it.” also the name of a growing together. will instinctively international effort created in “In conjuction with Sigma treat it poorly supermodel What is your most memorable hopes of changing the attitudes of Sigma Sigma for body image by engaging standard,” said moment playing for the Rattlers? negative body image by creating a awareness week, the wellness in unhealthy junior accounting “Whenever we won conference two positive outlook without fat talk. committee brought Carolyn eating habits major Erika Rendon. years ago and I was runner up. We “Comparing yourself to what Becker and Aida Zorilla “Sometimes skinny isn’t always all came out strong that day. It was many consider to be the ideal to campus to healthy. It’s important to take care a good feeling to finish strong and image of beauty is not healthy and of your body the best way you knowing we were going to regionals. will ultimately end up harming can.” you more,” said junior marketing Freshman year was good, too, major Rebecca Prada. “We should because I got conference player of aim to eliminate fat talk all the year and freshman player of the together.” year. I guess no one really expected The “Fat Talk” workshop it from me.” encouraged self-love and also included a Pilates workout to promote physical fitness. The Freshman Biology major Hazel Hernandez practices pilates during “Fat Talk” which was held workout was taught by Aida on Feb. 22. Photos by Robin Johnson Compiled by Ivonne Aguilar