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Wednesday February 1, 2006 Vol. 93, Issue 7 The Rwww.stmarytx.edu/rattlerattler Committee Greehey donates $25 reaffirms million to St. Mary’s accreditation Valero patriarch wants to raise $5 million for St. Louis Hall restoration. By CAROLINE E. HALLMAN COPY EDITOR

St. Mary’s University is off of the 12-month warning status placed by the Southern Asso- ciation of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for reaffirmation of accred- itation, commission officials announced late last semester. University President Charles Cotrell, Ph.D., and Vice President for Academic Affairs David Manuel, Ph.D., traveled to Atlanta to receive the news of the reaffirmation of accreditation in per- son on December 6, 2005. Accreditation status signifies that an educa- tional institution has proved that its purpose is for higher learning and that it has the proper re- sources, programs and services with which to ac- complish and maintain these duties. In December of 2004, a SACSCOC commit- tee issued a warning to St. Mary’s and required the university to improve in five problem areas before the university’s accreditation was re-en- dorsed. The committee returned in September of 2005 to evaluate the changes. “According to the commentary by the second (SACSCOC) visiting team, the reaffirmation is By FRANCISCO VARA-ORTA Mary’s School of Business Dean Keith EDITOR-IN-CHIEF truly evidence of the educational effectiveness Russell went to the University of Dayton and dedication of the entire community,” Cotrell Just days before Christmas last year, for an executive-in-residence program to wrote in an e-mail sent to the St. Mary’s commu- St. Mary’s University received one of the see Dayton’s flourishing business school nity immediately after the decision was issued. most generous gifts in San Antonio col- that he asked the university how he could “The major step (to assure accreditation) was legiate history from Valero Chairman help get St. Mary’s back on top. clarifying for the commission the relationship and St. Mary’s alum Bill Greehey – a $25 The School of Business then made between the Society of Mary and the Board of million personal donation for major im- him a dream proposal which Greehey ac- Trustees. The clarification resulted in changes to provements at the School of Business. cepted to fund entirely – all with the swift the institution bylaws that make that relationship It’s the largest single donation St. move of a pen on a personal check. PHOTOS BY ANGELIQUE CHAVARRIA (above) Bill Greehey poses with his St. clearer,” Manuel said. Mary’s has ever acquired in its 154-year It has been 46 years since Greehey Mary’s accounting degree and wall of St. According to Manuel, another major impact history and is believed to be the largest graduated with a degree in accounting Louis Hall artwork in his office at the Vale- the reaffirmation process had on St. Mary’s is the ever given to a local college or univer- from St. Mary’s, an achievement he said ro Headquarters (pictured directly above). “improved conversation” about the revision of sity. was only possible with the support and the core curriculum. The commission was con- “I want to see St. Mary’s have the best guidance of the Marianists such as his your success with others.” cerned that there had been no major changes to business school in the nation,” Greehey mentor, former School of Business Dean Greehey’s multimillion-dollar dona- the core curriculum in almost 20 years. said last Thursday in a sit-down inter- Br. George B. Kohnen, S.M. tion is a far cry from the initial $4 he do- The revisions will be made according to the view at his office in Valero’s Northside “(Kohnen) took me in when I didn’t nated in his first post-graduate days as Quality Enhancement Plan, a new feature of the headquarters. “This donation is what it have anything and made sure I was head- an auditor with Price Waterhouse, before accreditation process with the goal of enhancing takes to get all the improvements need- ed down the right path,” said Greehey, moving onto a job with Exxon and later the quality of university educational programs. ed done and I am happy that I can give an Iowa native who grew up in a house Coastal Corporation, where he took an “We have to file a five-year interim report pri- something back.” without indoor plumbing and supported ailing refinery and built it into the $77 bil- marily focused on the Quality Enhancement Plan, Although Greehey said he had been himself right out of high school. “One of lion Valero empire based in San Antonio. but the actual dates of the reaffirmation are from thinking of donating a large sum for the things I learned from him was that 2004 to 2014,” Manuel said. a few years, it wasn’t until he and St. you’re never a success until you share Continued on PAGE 2, SEE “GREEHEY” Six vehicle break-ins occur in one day By KIMBERLY VELA Though police have not caught the perpetrators STAFF WRITER yet, Chief Glowacki said he believes that the crimes The owners of six vehicles found shattered glass in are not targeting St. Mary’s University in particular. place of windows when they returned to their vehi- “We are also looking at the crime rates and occur- cles parked on campus overnight earlier last month. rences of this kind in our surrounding neighborhood Burglars smashed windows and stole items such and we have found that these incidents are occurring as CDs and stereo plates from six different cars in other areas as well,” he said. “In this particular oc- parked at lots R, S, A and Q between 2 and 4 a.m. on currence, burglars broke windows with a blunt ob- January 7. ject. We have found similar type entries far beyond “At the time, the campus was being patrolled, but St. Mary’s.” when you only have two people patrolling at a time, The University Police Department sent a safety if one incident happens in one area, it leaves other alert e-mail to the St. Mary’s community five days af- areas open,” said Chief of Police Paul Glowacki. “We ter the incident. While the message informs the com- usually don’t see that much vehicle theft. That night munity about the particular incident, it also serves as PHOTO BY ROBERTO MALDONADO Campus police tell students to not leave any belongings on their carseats was just a surprise. It was isolated if we look at previ- to hopefully deter a break-in as simulated in the photo above. ous breaks.” Continued on PAGE 2, SEE “UNIVERSITY”

Marianist Spirit Baseball Preview Class Days Left Learn about the theme Rattlers ready to bounce behind Marianist Heri- back from disappointing tage Week. 2005 season. INSIDE... Page 3 Page 8 60 News 2 www.stmarytx.edu/rattler The Rattler February 1, 2006 University Police encourage increased awareness Continued from page 1 down on criminal activity. p.m. through a single entrance The alert issued also included StMU VEHICLE CRIME a public announcement to increase “After the (alert) went out, we and all visitors must pass through safety tips and precautions to keep From Aug. 20, 2005 to Jan. 16, 2006 awareness of the issues surround- received phone calls reporting sus- a security station. in mind when leaving a vehicle •13 burglarized vehicles •9 incidents of vandalism to vehicles ing vehicle theft. picious occurrences. Now, those First-year St. Mary’s biology unattended in the parking lots. SOURCE: University Police Sophomore mathematics major turned out to be non-threatening, major Jessica Solis believes the The community was encouraged TEXAS’ TOP TEN Frank Gonzales found the safety but it shows that people are being possibility of break-ins threaten to keep an eye out for anything out STOLEN VEHICLES alert on the campus website. more observant,” Glowacki said. people who choose to leave their of the ordinary in parking lots. 1. 1994 Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup “I never think about [the break- Unless the university is host- vehicles unattended, but the pos- “These days everyone carries a 2. 1997 Ford F150 Series ins] too much because I’m always ing a special event, entrance gates sibility could decrease if the cam- cell phone so they don’t have to go 3. 1996 Honda Accord 4. 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup here on campus and I’m never onto campus are closed at 6 p.m. pus would enact more security to an office or somewhere to reach 5. 2000 Honda Civic aware of what’s really going on, daily except for the 36th Street en- cautions regarding the campus a phone to call us,” Glowacki said. 6. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 7. 1990 Toyota Camry but it’s a major concern,” Gonza- trance, which never closes. The parking lots. “When they see suspicious activ- 8. 1994 GMC Full Size C/K les said. “It is something I should gates reopen at 5 a.m. “I think tracking people who ity, they need to call immediately Pickup 9. 1997 Ford Taurus think about more often.” Other San Antonio campuses come in and out would be a good to let officers take action.” 10. 2002 Ford Explorer If community members open have different security policies way to prevent (the auto-thefts), For emergencies, University SOURCE: 2004 National Crime Information their eyes to the concerns of public concerning campus access. The but maybe people are just climb- Police can be reached at (210) 436- Center. Based on 1.2 million vehicle thefts reported by nationwide law enforcement safety, Glowacki believes that the University of the Incarnate Word ing the fence and coming in,” Solis 3330. agencies. police will have the ability to cut filters all campus traffic after 11 said. Greehey funds will revamp business school Continued from page 1 prior to graduation, Russell said. dent Charles Cotrell, Ph.D, add- employees will care more about stock is estimated by Bloomberg to As he rose on the Fortune 500 “The Bill Greehey School of ing that more than 7,000 students the company and their job if you be around $295 million, humbly list, Greehey didn’t forget the Business will now be able to have graduated with bachelor’s care about them. We haven’t had spoke about his approach towards university and the people there achieve a continuous improve- and master’s of business adminis- one layoff in our company’s his- business – one he hopes students that he credits with helping him ment model that builds on the tration degrees since 1923. “[Gree- tory.” will listen to. reach success – donating to the vision of academic excellence, na- hey’s] extraordinary gift ensures Greehey has been lauded in “There is no substitute for hard building of the Alumni Athletics tional prominence, and premier generations to come will benefit various publications, such as work,” Greehey said. “Whatever and Convocation Center (AACC), status,” Russell said. from an education steeped in the Forbes, Fortune and recently by field you decide to work for, pick the Gateway Project and now the Funds from Greehey’s dona- Marianist mission of academic ex- the San Antonio Express-News, for a career that you have passion for School of Business. He’s already tion will provide scholarships to cellence, servant leadership, ethi- “building Valero from a one-plant because if you find a job you love well-known in campus culture for qualified students, outreach to cal commitment, and community San Antonio-based company into then you will never have to work his moniker on the arena at the high school students, technologi- building.” North America’s largest refiner, a day in your life. Don’t do it for six-year-old AACC. cal advances, and increased fac- Greehey’s unconventional cor- with a history of corporate giving the money, do it because you care The School of Business was im- ulty scholarship and development porate attitude is evident in the and volunteerism.” and the money will come if you do mediately renamed the Bill Gree- starting as early as the forthcom- lobby of his Valero headquarters At the end of 2005, Greehey a good job. Trust me, look at En- hey School of Business on the day ing fall semester, Russell said. located near the University of Tex- stepped down as Valero’s CEO ron.” of the donation, December 21, Greehey has doubled the busi- as at San Antonio. but is still involved as chairman With his quasi-retirement from 2005, although the Alkek Building ness school’s endowment to $45 Instead of foreign art, a large of Valero and of Valero LP, a pipe- Valero, the 69-year-old doesn’t that houses the school will keep its million through his single dona- portrait of Greehey or lavish de- line company. He’s also chairman plan to slow down anytime soon name, school officials said. tion. That raises the university’s signs based on money or oil, visi- of the Valero Foundation and his from his non-profit work, espe- Greehey’s donation will be di- overall endowment to $108 mil- tors to Greehey’s offices are greet- own non-profit organization, the cially in his fundraising relation- vided in the next few years among lion, exceeding the $100 million ed by various paintings by local Greehey Family Foundation. ship with St. Mary’s. He is work- various goals at the School of Busi- goal set in Vision 2006. artists based on photographs of Millions have been donated ing on raising $5 million for the ness from recruiting “top-notch” “This extraordinary gift dem- the community service his 22,000- by his employees to United Way, restoration of St. Louis Hall. students and faculty all over the onstrates (Greehey’s) commitment plus employees do outside of the winning Valero the top national “We are going to restore it to its world to establishing a student to education and service to soci- office. “Spirit of America” award the intended glory, remove the low- business to enable students to ety, and will transform the lives “It’s important to care about same year the company was de- quality repairs done over time have the advantage of real busi- and futures of our business school your employees as people and not clared by Forbes magazine as the and get rid of those old air condi- ness leadership and experience graduates,” said University Presi- workers,” Greehey said. “Your number one “Best Big Company” tioning units hanging out of the for its shareholder returns and windows,” Greehey said smiling profitability. in front of a wall adorned by his When asked about how he StMU degree and renderings of achieved the impressive balance St. Louis Hall. “It’s the least I can of financial success and good do.” will, Greehey, whose worth in Features February, 1 2006 The Rattler www.stmarytx.edu/rattler 3 Honoring the Marianists A jolt of musical caffeine Marianist Heritage Week celebrates the importance of family.

By VANESSA CÒLON & ERICA RIVERA exiled to Spain for three years, “Marianist tradition STAFF WRITERS where he came to believe that his asks us to be in-tune mission was to rebuild the Church with God, and God is Although it’s been a tradition in France through communities of calling us to respond to for many years, last week’s Mari- religious and lay people working anist Heritage Week was only the closely together. our world.” second time in recent St. Mary’s Other co-founders include - Rey Gustamente, history that the annual commem- a close friend of Father Chami- University Ministry oration lasted an entire week. nade, Marie Therese Charlotte de This year’s theme celebrated Lamourous, who helped establish to our world,” said Rey Gusta- PHOTO BY SELINA MADRID “Our Marianist Family Reunion.” the Sodality of the Madeleine and mente, University Ministry Direc- Customers can enjoy coffee with a musical twist at the new Starbucks. Participation ranged from the the Society of Mary; and Adele de tor of Spiritual Development and By SELENA SAN MIGUEL simple act of listening to the rin- Batz de Trenquelleon, who aided member of the Marianist Heritage STAFF WRITER Simply strap on headphones ing of the bells to attending the in the formation of a burgeoning Committee. “It’s not just educat- and give it a whirl. Liturgical Celebration mass or network of lay faith communities ing your head, it’s forming your Exclusive to only three locations If there is a particular band that attending the Marianist Heritage throughout southern France and heart.” in the nation, the Starbucks Hear a customer is interested in, she can Awards Ceremony honoring stu- the Marianist Sisters. The connection between Music Coffeehouse offers a great scan it and up pops the song list- dents and facculty. The Founders hoped to instill Marianist core beliefs and the St. latte with a shot of digital music. ing. The festivities scheduled from in the community a deep sense Mary’s community was a topic Located on the River Walk next Choose a song to listen to by Jan. 25-31 weres in honor of the of family and a mission to serve explained by the Rev. Richard to the Hard Rock Café, the lounge touching the screen and jam out feast of Father William Joseph God, a dogma St. Mary’s has tak- Wosman in the community mass. kicks the inner city slicker out of to the album in its entirety, not just Chaminade, celebrated on Janu- en to heart. “All that we do, all that we any San Antonian with a second fifteen seconds worth. ary 22, co-founder of the Marian- “[The Marianist tradition] calls study provides insight in how to story view of the yellow lights that If a customer can’t find some- ists. us to community, there is no doubt serve God. The actions of our life blanket the city. thing or is feeling too comfortable Due to religious persecution in about that. Marianist tradition and the spirit of our hearts bring The upscale-urban atmosphere to make the long journey down- the aftermath of the French Revo- asks us to be in-tune with God, glory to God,” Wosman said. is not nearly what the stairs for that second lution, Father Chaminade was and God is calling us to respond Though the spirit of Marianist coffee junkie would Location: 111 W. Crockett CD, they can search Heritage Week seems to be tar- expect from the norm San Antonio, TX 78205 for it on the system Phone: (210) 271-0626 geted to the truly devoted, Gus- of well-lit niches. or take a look at one tamente said one does not need Sleek leather of the plasma TV to be particularly religious or stools replace the usual comfy screens for other media selections. even Catholic to participate in the couches adopted by most coffee The new Hear Music Coffee- week’s events. houses, offering guests bar space houses also allow for music gurus “By choosing St. Mary’s Uni- under dim lights soft enough to to pick and choose from various versity, it is accepting an implied make the right song feel like a lul- artists and albums to make a com- invitation to become part of the St. laby. pilation of tasteful tunes at 99 cents Mary’s community,” Gustamente The convenience of a coffee bar per song. said. “We are focusing on the idea on each floor allows the customer The Starbucks Hear Music card of having a family reunion. That to roam around in either part of the saves a listing of songs for the op- level of connection is out there for store listening to music while wait- tion of burning now or later. It even the grabbing, whether you want ing for her order. comes with a choice of CD designs. to be a distant relative to the St. Customers have the option of The customer can place the music

PHOTO BY OSCAR FERNANDEZ Mary’s community, or more like hitting up one of the many touch order digitally, sending it straight Students gather for hot chocolate and doughnuts for Marianist Letters an actual family member.” screen listening stations to pass the to the music bar where the staff in the Quad on Friday Jan. 27. time. will whip up the CD in a jiffy. Campus police’s toy donations driven to a record

By ELIZABETH RUIZ The 2005 Annual Christmas the St. Mary’s community. STAFF WRITER Toy Drive allowed children from University police Sgt. Charles Thanks to University Police, Loma Park Elementary School and Lopez was the co-chair of the event the Christmas season was brighter Chaminade Apartments to receive along with Sgt. Andrew Adam. for many area children. gifts from various groups within According to Lopez, the drive was the most successful in its nine year history. About 400 children and one lucky family were recipients of the numerous donations, which included monetary donations, clothes and bicycles. Besides University Police, organizations such as the Uni- versity Programming Council (UPC), the Office of Residence Life, and the Chi Phi fraternity participated in the toy drive. PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY POLICE The toy drive served as a The university toy drive brought in over 400 donations in 2005. “community-wide outreach effort serving children in our and wrapping donated gifts was in the year in the wake of Hurri- neighborhood,” University Di- met with enthusiasm by involved cane Katrina. rector/Chief of Police Paul F. organizations. “We were concerned whether Glowacki stated in an e-mail to One of the activities was a people were willing to help out, the St. Mary’s community. wrapping party. Students could and fortunately, they were,” Lo- This year’s toy drive also in- go to Conference Room A in the pez said. cluded a luncheon in which a University Center in their spare The most rewarding part of the student and her children were time to wrap gifts. toy drive, according to Sophomore “adopted” by the police depart- Police chaplain Br. James Jaeck- Biology major Keyta Harris, UPC ment. le and officer Travis Echols dressed Vice President of Public Relations, “This year was unique be- up as Santa Clauses to present the was the positive reaction from the cause people approached us,” Christmas gifts to the recipients. children. Lopez said. The participation of the com- “It was good to have a first- The process of collecting munity was particularly meaning- hand experience with helping the gifts was a school-wide en- ful this past season, given the out- these kids,” Harris said. deavor. The task of collecting pouring of generosity seen earlier Features 4 www.stmarytx.edu/rattler The Rattler February 1, 2006 TECH BYTES Step in the Back it up Losing computer data is not a question of if, but when. And when it does, one’s life is turned upside By CYNTHIA SInameAS of love down. It’s not just data — it’s your STAFF WRITER life. When someone’s computer crash- Getting students to understand Martin Lu- es, he feels like his life just crashed. ther King Jr.’s six principles of non-violence As a professor I have seen students in today’s world was the motivation behind working on the most the “Six Steps to Non-violence” workshop critical multimedia coordinated by Associate Director of the 21st projects and research Century Leadership Center, Patricia Mejia. papers who have lost For Mejia, it’s important for students and everything the night faculty to engage in dialogue and achieve before it was due. greater insight into the life of Martin Luther Jeff Whether it was a vi- King Jr., as well as to be introduced to his six Schomburg rus, a power spike, a principles of non-violence. corrupt hard drive, Two non-violence workshops were held to or a $5 cup of coffee spilled over the honor Martin Luther King Jr. in January. His keyboard, the results are devastating. PHOTO BY CAROL REDFIELD works were also read aloud by Master Sgt. San Antonio annually hosts one of the largest Martin Luther King marches in the nation. The solution is to become a backup Don Williams in the Quad. addict. “There are a whole lot of things that need “[These] six steps define his method for using the tables. Students should start off this se- to be thought of [in regards to] Martin Lu- non-violence. I hope students will keep [Dr. Some students in attendance said that mester creating a habit of backing up ther King Jr. in general,” Sgt. Williams said. King’s] dream alive.” if Martin Luther King Jr. were still alive, he their computer and course files often At the work- would be discussing ways to pursue justice in and in a variety of places. Save files to shops, students Iraq and talking about gay rights and equal- multiple computers and removable were also given ity amongst social classes. media. Every laptop on campus can time to engage in Susan Ives, a core member of the Peace burn CDs. If more space is needed, Classifieds thought provok- Center in San Antonio, said she hoped the a DVD can hold about six times the ADVERTISE HERE ing discussions. event created more than a conversation. amount the average CD can hold. Standard Cost: $10 (5 lines of 12 pt. type, approx. 2 columns Discussion ques- “I hope this starts a discussion about how For help burning a data-based x 1 in. Additional lines $1.00 each). Call Pedro @ (210) 436- tions, such as “If change will be accomplished and how each DVD, visit the Academic Imaging and 4301 for more information. Dr. King was still person can be part of that change,” Ives said. Media Center in the Louis J. Blume alive today what “I am also hoping students realize that civil Library. And although smaller in ca- ROOMMATE WANTED would he be talk- rights in a non-violent way did not start with pacity, USB flash memory keys are a Newly renovated house less than 5 min away from campus. ing about?,” were Dr. King. He was building on a long tradition great way to back up files. So before a $300. a month nice yard, 1500 sq ft. home. used to spur con- and just as it did not start with him, it need disaster strikes take the offensive and Call (915) 588-3714 versation around not end with him.” back up. Back up and back up often. Entertainment February 1, 2006 The Rattler www.stmarytx.edu/rattler 5 20062006 2006MUSIC MUSICMUSICREVIEWREVIEW P PPREVIEW By THE ENTERTAINMENT STAFF Put on your headphones: HE RATTLER T here are the hottest albums set for release this year.

2006 looks to be a very good year for mu- to hit the big screen. This will cost a pretty penny for true pep- sic fans. There’s a good mix of offerings for Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and Andre per-heads who want to own every last Chili Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B all aural palettes: from seasoned veterans 3000 (Andre Benjamin) will follow-up their Peppers tune. - AMANDA GUERRA British rapper The Streets returns from returning to reclaim their crowns, to young- smash hit Speakerboxxx/The Love Below with the underground London hip-hop scene to er musicians looking to fulfill the promise of the musical Idlewild (due March 10) and will THE FLAMING LIPS deliver The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Liv- their debut albums. Here are some notable release the film’s soundtrack, featuring all- AT WAR WITH THE ing (April 11). albums we think you’ll be talking about, new music by Outkast, on Feb. 14. MYSTICS After serving two months of jail time, and listening to, in 2006. Under the direction of longtime music After four years, The Flaming Lips real- DMX left recording label Def Jam and will Just remember, dates are subject to video collaborator Bryan Barber, Idlewild ized it was time to follow-up their successful be releasing his sixth studio album, Here We change! We can’t predict the future. Yet... follows the lives of characters Percival (Ben- 2002 album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Go Again, on Sony Urban Music/Columbia jamin) and Rooster (Patton) as they struggle The indie/alternative group from Okla- Records. YEAH YEAH YEAHS to earn a living in the music business dur- homa is recognized as being the elder Busta Rhymes is also releasing The Big SHOW YOUR BONES ing prohibition. The musical will be a fusion statesmen of honesty-fueled experimental Bang, the first with his new record label, J 2006 will be the time to show some of ragtime rhythms and OutKast’s signa- songs. With eleven albums under their belt, Records, after leaving Dr. Dre’s Aftermath. love for New York art-punk trio Yeah Yeah ture hip-hop sound (think rapping over big The Flaming Lips have already established Even with the major success of Fugees’ Yeahs. band tunes plus saloon-piano), complete themselves as studio veterans and have 1996 album, The Score, the trio separated to On March 28, Karen O and the gang will with full-out dance sequences worthy of evolved their sound in correlation to pres- focus on solo projects. Wyclef Jean, Lauryn drop Show Your Bones, the anticipated fol- Fred Astaire. ent-day influences such as their reaction to Hill and Pras have finally reunited once low-up to their debut Fever to Tell. Though the concept may seem absurd, Bush’s presidency. more in the studio to produce new material Show Your Bones (as in, what happens Outkast can pull it off. - KIMBERLY VELA At War with the Mystics is set to be re- set to be out by spring. - JENNIFER ZÚÑIGA when you put your finger in a light socket) leased April 4, with special editions of the reportedly sheds light on a different side of RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS album including a bonus DVD featuring an Top 40/Pop a band known for its howling, beer-swilling, STADIUM ARCADIUM audio mix and extra tracks. The Prince of pop, er...Prince, will be artfully-ripped lead singer. The Red Hot Chili Peppers return this In the meantime, War’s first single, “The funking up 2006 with his follow-up to Mu- Acoustic guitar (a possible throwback to year with their spicy, ambitious new double W.A.N.D.”, is already available for down- sicology, 3121. Neptune Pharrell Williams Karen and guitarist Nick Zinner’s days in album, Stadium Arcadium. load at all digital retailers to tide Lips fans will get In My Mind, and songstress Nelly pre-YYYs band, Unitard) is said to make a Chili Peppers’ frontman Anthony Kiedis over. - DIANA DEL VALLE Furtado, family band Eisley and sweaty first appearance, as is the tabla, played by had planned to release the album in three rockers Hot Hot Heat will also drop albums drummer Brian Chase. separate parts, but time would not allow it. Indie/College Rock this year.- CK In an interview with music magazine While the band continues to mix the Indie rock fans can look forward to a NME, Karen O hoped fans would find their funky with the fragile, Kiedis credits Sta- packed 2006. On April 18, both Elefant and British Rock new album to be electrifying: dium’s dense soundscapes to guitarist John The Secret Machines will drop sophomore Music will be flowing from across the “Maybe there is some of that electric cur- Frusciante, whom he claims hears some efforts, titled The Black Magic Show and Ten pond all year, as an old lion and some young rent flowing through the tracks...illuminat- “Beethoven-sized symphony sh-- in his Silver Drops, respectively. tigers of the British music scene will be ex- ing us from the inside out for you to laugh head.” The Fiery Furnaces will drink Bitter Tea, porting albums to our shores. at and cry to, or fry to, or not.” - CHUCK KERR “In the end, [these songs] seemed like symphonic pop supergroup The Polyphon- Eternal mope Morrissey will become [they] needed to be heard as one body,” ic Spree will fight The Fragile Army, and Ringleader of the Tormentors on Feb. 21, while OUTKAST Kiedis told MTV News. Of the original 38 Pretty Girls Make Graves will hopefully Coldplay understudies Keane will release IDLEWILD Original Soundtrack completed tracks, only 25 remain. explain what Elan Vital means. an album this spring. On the dance-punk You’ve made one of the most successful So what happened to those 13 other Arcade Fire will follow-up their genius front, The Futureheads and Bloc Party are hip-hop records of the new decade. What do tracks? Two words: bonus tracks. The re- debut, Funeral, while a squad of “The” both scheduled to rock 2006 with new re- you do next? maining 13 tracks will be divied up on sev- bands will also release new albums: The cords.- CK For Grammy Award-winning hip-hop eral different versions of Stadium around the Shins, The Stills, The Hives, and The Rap- geniuses Outkast, the answer is simple: time country, all arriving May 9. ture. - CK Cont. on PG 6, SEE “THE”

YEAH YEAH YEAHS OUTKAST RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS THE FLAMING LIPS Entertainment 6 www.stmarytx.edu/rattler The Rattler February 1. 2006 The show must go on (eventually) With the return of Hamilton-Brady, StMU Theatre department looks to turn hiatus into fresh start. By AMANDA GUERRA STAFF WRITER of Theatre, has returned from her member and adjunct instructor will be full-scale with entire casts. be open-minded,” Lopez said. semester abroad in London. AnnMarie Saunders as part-time. The smaller production will be a This is Lopez’s second year It’s time for the drama depart- This semester professor Ham- According to Hamilton-Brady, one or two character play. Try outs with the theatre department. Dur- ment to get back to the stage, now ilton-Brady hired two new staff staff members who recently re- will take place later in the year ing her freshmen year Lopez was that Associate Professor Berna- members, visiting instructor Pat- signed left to pursue other oppor- and are open to all students. involved in the production Bun- dette Hamilton-Brady, Director rick Donnelly as a full-time staff tunities. “Students do not have to be gler. The theatre department will be enrolled in a theatre class or have “I met a lot of interesting peo- on hiatus for this semester as new any previous experience,” Hamil- ple,” Lopez said. “I was so im- equipment will be added and im- ton-Brady said. pressed and blown away by oth- provements made to the theatre Second-year English/Commu- ers’ talents.” room. nication Arts student Pamela Lo- Anyone interested in join- The fall 2006 semester produc- pez advises students to watch as ing the theater department next tions will include two main stage many plays as they can to prepare semester should contact Ham- productions and a smaller produc- for the try-outs. ilton-Brady at (210) 431-2222 or tion. The main stage productions “Take the (theatre) classes and [email protected]. The Cure, Pearl Jam to release albums in 2006

Continued from page 5 spring release by Deftones and Pearl Jam. Alternative, Metal Since their last self-titled album Will a new line-up be the rem- was released in 2003, the Deftones’ edy for The Cure? Expected to hit 2006 album has been a long time the shelves in April, The Cure’s in the making. The band is to per- fifteenth studio album looks to form in the Taste of Chaos Tour surpass the success of their 2004 where their new tracks are expect- self-titled release. ed to be played in their sets. With Linkin Park’s Mike Shi- The Seattle, Washington-based noda touring with his hip-hop side band Pearl Jam is set to release project, Fort Minor, LP has yet to their first album since their 2000 set an official date for their release. release of Binaural on Sony BMG’s However, Shinoda assures fans an J Records. - JZ

album for this year. COURTESY PHOTO Hard rock’s silence is finally The Cure’s Robert Smith’s career as a mime failed when he couldn’t being broken with an expected get out of his imaginary box. Commentary February 1, 2006 The Rattler www.stmarytx.edu/rattler 7

LETTERS Law Student tired of being statistical surveys conducted by the professors are the reason for the low in case they are persuaded by the TO THE EDITOR blamed for bar passage rate Board of Law Examiners and which numbers? I’d bet on it. To find Dean ever mighty dollar to write a piece of POLICY repeat the results of our own studies, Piatt’s response to this notion all you fiction for you, I have a suggestion. The Rattler welcomes Dear Editor, the best predicators of bar exam have to do is look to his memo. How about we stop offering tenure letters to the editor. Letters should not exceed For the past ten years St. Mary’s success are the individual capabilities “As faculty members, we have the to unfit professors and start fighting 300 words and must Law School has averaged a 75 percent of each student as reflected in objective obligation to do all that we can do in for ones who give a damn about the include writer’s name, bar passage rate. This ranks St. Mary’s criteria such as LSAT scores and law order to assist our students to pass the students? Or how about we just try to classification, major and telephone number. Editors at number seven out of the nine Texas school grades.” bar examination. I am asking every keep the three or four good professors reserve the right to edit law schools. Every year when the To the non-law student this faculty member to reevaluate his or we have now? submissions for length, results come out Dean Piatt sends statement appears to ring true but her efforts in this regard. I am asking The students have not been and are grammar, spelling and content. out “chin-up” e-mails to the law for those familiar with the grading that each faculty member submit a not the reason for the low bar passage Letters may be delivered to school community, points his finger system it proves to be more than just written report to me by the end of this rates. Stop pointing the finger at us Room 258 in the University at the students and makes an empty a calculated GPA issue. calendar year as part of our annual and start taking responsibility for the Center, faxed to (210) 431-4307, mailed to The promise to help them do better in the So what could possibly be the salary review regarding the efforts law professors and the law school Rattler, St. Mary’s University, future. This past November was no problem and the answer to the bar that he or she is making to assist our curriculum. I think our twenty-plus Box 83, One Camino Santa different. passage rate? How about we look to students to pass the bar exam on the thousand-dollar tuition deserves it. Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228, or e-mailed to Shortly after the results were the faculty? For the past ten years first try.” Sincerely, [email protected]. announced, Piatt sent his much the professors at the law school have Yes Dean Piatt, let’s ask professors A Tired Law Student For more information, call awaited bi-annual memo. You did not stayed constant while the students to brag about their efforts during the newsroom at (210) 436-3401. have to read long before you found taking the test come and go. Could salary review time. I’m sure they the following excerpt: “According to this possibly be telling us that the will be completely honest. But just Students throwing away financial aid Last semester’s “raid on student aid” rally turnout disappointing.

Congress is threatening to only about 25 students. make the largest cuts to student The number of students, or lack loans in history. The House of thereof, that went to the SGA office Representatives and made phone calls was just as will vote on final embarrassing. This should have passage of the been expected, though, being that new budget on the way most St. Mary’s students February 1, 2006. deal with important issues is with The cuts indifferent attitudes. Adrian on student Notice, however, that I said Martinez aid, estimated most and not all. There are around $14.3 a number of students at this billion, are part university that of a larger budget “...the way that most do care about reconciliation to important issues help reduce our St. Mary’s students and relate to them. nation’s debt. I have noticed N u m e r o u s deal with important a lot of apathetic Acclaimed films concerning e-mails were responses to issues sent and many issues is with indif- like this from fliers distributed students across homosexuals test boundaries by the Student ferent attitudes.” campus and it is G o v e r n m e n t very disappointing Will Brokeback Mountain phenomenon lead to wider acceptance? Association (SGA) that most of these about the cuts, as SGA members students stand by and do nothing STAFF EDITORIAL against the topic have since come Crashers grossed almost $200 THE RATTLER hoped students would become while someone else makes to a halt. million), critics and movie-goers concerned and take action. decisions for them. If passed, As some media reports All the hot air wasted on the agreed that the heart-felt love story SGA set aside a day for students this budget cut will immediately indicate, the tables may have gay marriage debates served captivated audiences. This praise to come into the office and call affect students, and it will also turned on America’s attitude only political purposes; after the soon led to the Golden Globe for their senators and representatives affect the future generations of towards homosexuality – at least election, the proposed amendment Best Motion Picture-Drama award and urge them to vote against the their loved ones as they try to in theaters. died in the Senate in mid-July. along with three other awards. budget reconciliation. combat the rising costs of higher Films Brokeback Mountain, Social Security and Hurricane Among the independent SGA planned a rally for education. Capote and Transamerica took Katrina held the nation’s attention film crowd, films Capote and December 8, 2005 to get students More people on campus need home numerous top awards from for the majority of this past year. Transamerica gained strong backing together and demonstrate to be concerned with important the Golden Globes and Producer’s Almost four months of media by critics, both winning Golden against the financial aid cuts. issues that pertain to their Guild of America earlier this coverage went by without a Globes and nominations by the Unfortunately, the turnout was education and future. January. murmur about homosexuality Producer’s Guild of America. Judging from the importance until the release of director Ang Capote tells the life of openly- of these awards, which annually Lee’s film,Brokeback Mountain. gay author Truman Capote, while predict Academy Award winners, The movie, starring Heath Transamerica unveils the life of a the hot issue of 2004 manifested Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, tells transsexual woman who must Editor-In-Chief Assistant Ad Manager Francisco Vara-Orta Nancy Martinez itself as the trendy entertainment the story of two cowboys who come to terms with being a father. Managing Editor Webmaster of 2005. fall in love despite society’s zero Although the Academy Diana Del Valle David N. Garza When presidential candidates tolerance on the issue. Awards won’t give out Oscars Layout/Design Manager Faculty Advisor Denise M. Salinas Cynthia Olvera George W. Bush and John Kerry Brokeback Mountain made until the beginning of March, the Copy Editor Staff Contact took a stance on the issue of same- headlines when a theater in Salt opinions of audiences and film Caroline E. Hallman Patricia R. Garcia sex marriage, both leaned towards Lake City, Utah refused to feature critics have proven that society News Editor Valarie Geckler Standards the traditional Christian view of it among its December line-up. does at least tolerate, if not accept, Features Editor The Rattler upholds the Mission Statement the sanctity of marriage between a Conservatives came out of homosexuality in entertainment. Carla E. Aguilar of St. Mary’s University. The publication man and a woman only. hiding to condemn the film for As for the rest of society, only follows the Canons of Responsible Commentary Editor Bush even went so far as to bringing homosexuality into time will tell. Kavita Bhalla Journalism, the Associated Press Stylebook guidelines and the Student Publications propose a U.S. Constitutional the mainstream. After the film’s Until then, the question still Entertainment Editor policy. & Cartoonist The Rattler is a member of the Associated amendment that would outline release, however, the numbers remains: does the success of these Chuck Kerr Collegiate Press, the Columbia Scholastic the specifics of who could partake spoke for themselves. films represent a true change in Sports Editor Press Association, the Society of in matrimony. Released in select theatres, the social views that will lead to a step Tim Hennessey Professional Journalists, and the Texas Photo Editor Intercollegiate Press Association. Debates on the issue resulted in love story went on to gross about towards greater acceptance and Angelique Chavarria Contact Us rallies of pro- and anti-gay rights $42 million. procurement of more legal rights Assistant Photo Editor The Rattler • St. Mary’s University •One across the United States. Although the earnings are for the gay community or is this Selina Madrid Camino Santa Maria Box 83 • San Antonio, Following recent media trends, nothing compared to the year’s just a momentary praise of art? Advertising Manager TX 78228 •(210) 436-3401 • FAX: (210) Pedro Nieto 431-4307 •[email protected] though, the actions that lashed out earlier blockbusters (Wedding Sports 8 www.stmarytx.edu/rattler The Rattler February 1, 2006 THE SEAT 2006 RATTLER BASEBALL Featuring Ashton Benford Back on Track

Women’s Basketball Position: Forward Classification: Freshman Major: Speech Communication Hometown: Waxahachie, Texas

How long have you been playing basketball? I have played this sport for 10 years.

Who is you favorite professional sports team? The Miami Heat.

Who has been the biggest influence on your life? My parents.

What are your expectations for the rest of the season? PHOTO BY PAT ABERNATHEY I would like to finish the Coach Migl has a commanding presence and his take-charge approach is vital to the Rattler’s success. season strong and win all of our remaining games. St. Mary’s baseball team aiming high after

What is the toughest thing disappointing 2005 campaign about playing basketball at By PATRICK GALVIN the collegiate level? Ray Camacho, an agile shortstop STAFF WRITER The girls we face have a great with a solid bat and a knack for getting amount of athleticism. After enduring one of their most on base, is back. difficult seasons in recent history, the Tanner Moy, a promising recruit out Who is your favorite St. Mary’s men’s baseball team is re- of Texas State, will provide talent and professional athlete? freshed and optimistic about the new experience at first base. Michael Jordan. year. Depth and the ability to rotate play- The team went 24-27 last year, but ers at different positions is a luxury What characteristics define you as a player on the head coach Charlie Migl is viewing the team will have this year. The coach basketball court? this season as a clean slate. said he feels blessed with a multital- I’m hard-working, fun and “We didn’t have the best team last ented squad of ballplayers and looks to competitive. year, but we’re creating a different develop the team to its full potential. chemistry,” Migl said. “The guys are “The great thing about this team is What music do you listen to? meshing real well and working well the versatility,” Migl said. “The com- I listen to hip-hop, R&B, and a together.” petition within the team puts pressure little bit of everything. Migl said the team was undergoing on the players to maintain their game. an attitude adjustment, focusing more We always have the option of making Who’s your favorite female athlete? on perseverance and toughness. “I told moves.” My favorite would have to be [them] we’re changing things. Disci- It is evident from chatter on the field Cheryl Swoops. pline is a real big factor and it allows that the players have an understand- teams to win tight games,” he said. ing that the past is just that, the past. What’s your dream job? Leadership roles fall to the returning The attitude has changed, the team I would like to be a sports players, whom Coach Migl expects to is cooperating, and morale is high. broadcaster for ESPN play a big role in the team’s success. “We had success winning the na- SportsCenter. Senior John Alvarez, a third year tional championship in 2001 and that’s Have you ever thought about starter with a powerful swing and a always the ultimate goal,” Migl said. playing in the WNBA? .340 batting average, will revisit the Some may say the baseball program If I ever get the chance then, diamond to right last year’s wrongs. is in a rebuilding stage, but from the at- yes, I would go for it. David Ramirez, a right-handed titude and mind-set shown on the dia-

pitcher who tallied a record of 7-3 last mond, the men’s baseball team seems PHOTO BY ANA LOPEZ What are your life ambitions? season, will look to be a force on the to be clearly on its way back to the high Shortstop Ray Camacho has a solid bat to go with his great I would like to have a family mound. standard set every year. defense. and, of course, the ESPN broadcasting job. KEY PLAYERS FOR 2006 SEASON 2005 BASEBALL STANDINGS Heartland Overall -COMPILED BY GABRIEL INCARNATE WORD 28-10-0 35-19-0 SANCHEZ ST. EDWARD’S 28-12-0 35-18-0 ROCKHURST 27-13-0 33-20-0 ST. MARY’S 18-22-0 25-30-0 NEXT ISSUE: LINCOLN 9-31-0 17-39-0 •Basketball season PANHANDLE STATE 8-30-0 11-44-0 update. 2006 SCHEDULE •Lady Rattler softball Sat. Feb 04 2:00 p.m. vs. Texas A&M Kingsville season coverage. Tue. Feb 07 4:00 p.m. vs. Abilene Christian

Fri. Feb 10 2:00 p.m. @ Tarleton State (DH)

Sat. Feb 11 1:00 p.m. @ Tarleton State

Name: Tanner Moy Name: John Alvarez Name: Ray Camacho Tue. Feb 14 2:00 p.m. @ Angelo State (DH) Position: First base, Outfield Position: Second Base Position: Shortstop Tue. Feb 21 2:00 p.m. vs. Tarleton State (DH) • Division I transfer expected • The big bat in the lineup, a • Agile shortstop with ability to to kick start a struggling Rat- good season for Alvarez will get on base and provide runs. Thu. Mar 02 4:00 p.m. vs. Montana State-Billings (DH) tler team. spark the Rattler offense. PHOTO BY ANA LOPEZ PHOTOS BY PAT ABERNATHEY Fri. Mar 03 4:00 p.m. vs. Montana State-Billings (DH)