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UniversityThe of Houston-Downtown’s Dateline Newspaper Student Run Since Volume One Volume 63 Issue 1 September 6, 2019 First H.E.A.R.T. program participants graduate H.E.A.R.T. Program, on-campus internship, it first from his mom, who By Marlonn Bahena explained why a program and a two-week capstone heard about it through his A partner- of this magnitude holds course. They have come a sister’s mosaic group. For ship between UHD and significance to these long way from their fi rst Childress, it became an H.E.A.R.T culminated in students. semester starting back in opportunity to work. a graduation ceremony for “Graduation is an the fall of 2018 and are “We discov- students with intellectual important rite of passage truly deserving of their ered that I had a mental or developmental disabili- that signifi es the accom- achievements. disability that I would ties at Robertson auditori- plishment of completing “They have been benefit from it, ‘cause it um, August 16. the program,” she said. immersed in university helps me get a job,” he At Friday’s event, “For most of these stu- life in addition to their said. “Because people with H.E.A.R.T. program par- dents, the idea of grad- studies. Participating in a disabilities it’s very hard ticipants walked the gradu- uating from a university graduation ceremony and to get a job,” he added. “I ating stage and earned has only been a dream. wearing the UHD cap and actually have a part time their Continuing Educa- Because of this program, gown is the most mem- job already set up with tion Certifi cate, alongside that dream has now come orable way to celebrate a real estate company as a crowd of parents, peers, true.” their accomplishments at data entry position.” and friends cheering them This group is UHD,” Borochoff added. Childress’ parents on. the very first class ever to Program partici- attended Friday’s event The H.E.A.R.T graduate such a program, pant Christopher Childress in support of their son’s program offered its 28 which included com- explained why he fi rst achievement. student participants an pleting all fi ve courses decided to join the pro- opportunity to further on campus, a 150-hour gram. He found out about Continued on page 2 their education, earn their certifi cate, and provided resources and training for Center for Latino Studies learning job skills. The graduating H.E.A.R.T. class celebrates at the close of the Jane Borochoff, celebrates Hispanic Heritage month ceremony executive director of the Photo by Marlonn Bahena By Dr. Bonnie Lucero The Center for College of Public Service begins Latino Studies invites students, faculty, staff, and fall semester with new dean community members to learn about Latinx history, to in Houston if you want port for first-generation By Emily Conrad culture, and experiences to learn within a real urban students,” Schwartz said. through an exciting calen- Dr. Jonathan environment. I think we “I love helping students be dar of events with Latinos Schwartz began his role as can provide students with successful and community in mind. They will kick off the new Dean of College opportunities they won’t engaged.” its second year of exis- of Public Service in July, get at other universities.” Community tence with a celebration of excited with the possibil- Schwartz came engagement is one area Hispanic Heritage Month, ities for service learning from the University of he was eager to begin. taking place from Septem- and partnerships in an Houston where he was the Schwartz explained he ber 15 to October 15. urban environment. Associate Dean of Gradu- sees Fifth Ward and the Dr. Salvador Salinas shares his new book with students and faculty, Oct Students can “We are proud to ate Studies. He was excited downtown area as natural 2018 learn about careers in be the College of Public to come to UHD because places for students to gain Photo courtesy of Dr. Bonnie Lucero technology by attending Service and I think it is a this setting allows him to experience while giving annual “Distinguished on the US-Mexico border, “Latinas in Tech” event on great name for a college,” work with many of the ar- back to the community. Scholar in Latino Studies” Dr. Chávez Leyva is a September 19 in the new he said, “we want to be the eas he is passionate about. “I feel that a lot from September 23-27. specialist in Chicana, College of Sciences and hub for engagement with “I love access of what we can do could This year, Dr. Yolanda lesbian, and borderlands Technology Building. This the community. I think this universities that provide Chávez Leyva, an interna- history. She directs the event is part of Latinas is the university to come opportunities and sup- Continued on page 2 tionally-renowned Chicana Institute of Oral History at Achieve, a mentorship historian, writer, and ac- the University of Texas at program for Latina stu- Find us on tivist, will lead a series of El Paso and co-founder of Inside this edition dents. educational opportunities Museo Urbano, a museum @the_dateline Students, faculty, News ...... 2 for students, faculty, staff, of the streets, that high- staff, and community Gator Life ...... 4 and community members lights fronterizo history by members are invited to Sports ...... 5 @˜ e_dateline at the University of Hous- taking it from museums learn about contemporary Games and Comics ...... 6 ton-Downtown and at two issues on the US-Mexico Opinions ...... 7 additional venues. Continued on page 8 uhd.edu/student-life/dateline border through its first Born and raised Page 2 News H.E.A.R.T. continued from page 1 “I’m just very proud of ipant Alexander Hubbard spoke room.” People either look at them and him. I mean, this is something what H.E.A.R.T had given him. Empathy is what moti- just judge them by the cover, and that - well it’s not college - he “It provided me to find vates Smith to work with men- not even looking at the beautiful Dateline stuck with something and is my own path to leap out and to tees. She knows the struggles of pages they have inside.” graduating from it and I’m just take my own chances,” he said. hindrance getting in the way of UHD/H.E.A.R.T. has Staff very proud of it.” Childress’ When asked about his education. accomplished in ensuring intel- mother said. externship, Alexander exclaimed. “Me myself, I actually lectual and developmental dis- Editor have a disability of my own,” abled students feel comfortable H.E.A.RT. changed their “It was phenomenal. This was Emily Conrad son’s perception of the world, probably the best externship I Smith explained. “So just to see in all aspects of the university. and it turn, raised his maturity, have ever had in my entire life. that this program actually allows “They made them feel his father explained. I got paid lunch hours, got free someone with a disability to welcome,” Small said, “They Assistant Editor “Because he knew that time off, it was incredible, I got continue to do what they want, were able to go on their own, Ana Gonzalez ordinarily he wouldn’t try and some working people that I know and able to do, and not hold it go to the cafeteria, the library, finish, he knew he had to finish and trust, and it was incredible.” back for them, that they might bookroom, Starbucks. They were it for this, otherwise he wouldn’t Alexander dreams to go find trouble to do it, so I just like able to move around and feel like Business graduate,” he said. into the medical field and work helping people, ‘specially that they’re in college. They were Manager However, they had in mental health hospitals, in get their dreams towards or to living the college life.” Valencia Mornix concerns about the program, order to help children and teens even get an education.” Baron describes what and how it should expand to with their problems. Smith has suffered from instructors prioritize in the class- other areas of disabilities to Of course, all these Lupus, an inherited condition room setting, to yield academic Faculty Advisor those who might not meet the things were made possible with that affects the brain and nervous and personal success. Joe Sample, PhD criteria for these opportunities, the aid of student peer mentors system, for 17 years “We mainly focus on including psychological. Their and the UHD and H.E.A.R.T “I actually wanted to be social skills,” she said. “We have daughter suffers from psycho- faculty who guided the class of a doctor to cure what I have with communication, making sure Social Media logical issues, and a program 2019 to its success. Maquitta Lupus, because it’s challenging,” that they’re able to communicate like H.E.A.R.T would benefit Smith, one of the student men- Smith said. “Some days, you whatever they need.” Manager her. However, H.E.A.R.T. only tors, has been preparing partic- don’t want to do anything, stay Among the many cours- Naomi Cardwell allows students with intellectual ipants to enter the workforce in bed and everything, but I just es where they are taught to carry and/or developmental disabilities and overall guide the students love helping people, to help them themselves well, they are also Staff Writers to participate. along their classes in order for a smile, to understand that there taught self-advocacy. Marlonn Bahena “I would love to see brighter future. is something on the other side. “They need to be able to Chris Charleston them make changes too, ‘cause I “It’s actually become a Even though you’re sick or don’t stand up for themselves wherever think something like this would real bond between both mentor feel good, you can still get out they are, either at a workplace, Jorge Mendoza significantly help her, because and mentees,” she said. “We get there and do something.” whether at home, but we want Sheila Ortega Calvillo she has a lot of the same issues to make sure that they understand La’shundria (Penny) them to stand up for themselves,” Aansa Usmani with social understandings, what’s going on if they have any Small and Shyra Baron, instruc- Baron delineated. social interactions and when I trouble, problems, we’re there to tors at H.E.A.R.T / UHD, spoke The program also in- first found out about the pro- help them - not to do their work what a program like H.E.A.R.T. cluded interview classes to teach gram, I filled an application and - but just to help them along gives to students, and the reas- the participants how to present everything for her, but because the way to let them know that surance of possibility. themselves in an interview. she didn’t have the intellectual they’re not alone. They have any “It breaks isolation for Baron explained that the overall disability they couldn’t accept questions, they can ask us, and them” Small makes clear. “Most mission of H.E.A.R.T instructors her,” Childress’ mother added. we just help assist the teachers of the population feel isolated, is to make students feel involved Another program partic- whenever needed in the class- they don’t have many friends. and part of a community. BronyCon reaches the end of an era in By Ana Gonzalez Family), BronyCon Chair Shir BronyCon occupied half of the Goldberg as well as the staff have convention center space, badge , decided to have their final party sales had to be capped at 11,000 Writing & Reading Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash – just to coincide with the finale this to avoid overcrowding. Line con- to name a few ponies from the year. The announcement came trol was at its peak all over the hit TV series “ after BronyCon 2018, which had convention including panels, and Center Friendship is Magic”. Fans of a much lower attendance than the vendor’s marketplace. the beloved show that teaches previous years. For many of the lessons of friendship, magic, “The community has attendees, it was their first time generosity and loyalty, flocked been really incredible in showing attending BronyCon, let alone Fall 2019 Hours over to the Baltimore Convention its love and support for the final the city of Baltimore. Others Center in Baltimore for Brony- year. But it’s been sad, too,” said have attended all nine years of One Main Building (N925) Face-to-Face Work in person with Con 2019. Goldberg, “I can’t imagine what the convention, including the Mon-Thurs: 9am-9pm a trained tutor. For the past four years, it’s going to be like on Sunday, first years in Midtown Manhattan (7pm-9pm is online only) Baltimore became the home base New Summer Hours when it’s over and everybody and the fifth year in . Fri: 9am-2pm (online only) to people of the “brony” commu- is just trying to figure out what Special guests of honor Sat: 9am-3pm nity –individuals who are fans of comes next.” included , the

“My Little Pony: Friendship is On Sunday, the last show’s creator and executive Online Magic”. The convention attract- day of the convention, Goldberg producer, Andrea Libman (voice Work with a tutor using To make an appointment: chat or your webcam. ed thousands of fans of all ages announced that this year’s Bron- of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy), from all over the globe. uhd.mywconline.com yCon reached a record-setting Bonnie Zacherle (creator of (713) 221-8669 But all good things attendance of 10,215. the “My Little Pony” toy line must come to an end somehow. Because the Balti- for ), M.A. Larson (the With the show now at their final Dropbox more Convention Center had to show’s writer who currently Upload a document season (the final episode is set to follow strict building codes, and Continued on page 8 and receive feedback air on October 19 on Discovery in 4-5 business days. News Page 3 Tabletop gaming convention highlights Submission policy independent publishers, diversity in gaming The opinions and commen- taries expressed within reflect By Emily Conrad noted that another fan favorite intent to host tabletop exhibits at sionals is Angel Viator Smith, the will be making an appearance conventions but quickly decided owner of GeekLife, a game shop the views of the contributing The second annual again this year. to form their own. in the Heights. Viator Smith will writers. No opinions ex- Game Theory Expo Convention “Last year, there was a Charles said they felt be a panelist in several seminars pressed in the Dateline reflect runs September 7 and 8 at the game called Riftwalkers which they could add to Houston’s about inclusion. the viewpoints of the Uni- Hilton Houston NASA Clear was set in a hand-built pyramid already vibrant tabletop gaming “That is one of the versity of Houston-Down- Lake and will host 24-hour that came apart in layers as the scene. things I really like about GTEX,” town, its administration, or tabletop gaming, workshops, and game went on,” she said, “there “There are two other she said, “they are being inten- students. Dateline reserves exhibits from local and indepen- were puzzles inside that you had tabletop gaming conventions in tional about their panel lineup the right to edit or modify dent game publishers. to manually solve. People loved Houston- OwlCon and Mag- and invited guests. I think there submissions for the sake of Fans of board games, it. They are coming back with an Con,” Charles explained, “both is a tendency to not think about clarity, content, grammar, or miniatures, role playing games, entirely new terrain.” are excellent conventions. One is that when people invite the and card games will all come space limitations. Submis- A large part of the con- in February and one is in April, stalwarts of the industry, minus together to play old favorites and sions should be sent to editor- vention is geared towards people so we wanted to provide some- a small percentage, they all have check out new offerings. Traci datelinedowntown@gmail. interested in designing their own thing for later in the year. We are similar backgrounds and look the Charles, CEO of GTEX, said com. All submissions become games. GTEX offers workshops working on complementing the same.” Pathfinder Society and Dungeons property of Dateline and may on game design, 3D printing and gaming scene, instead of compet- She explained that she and Dragons Adventurers League not be returned. prototyping, and world building ing in the gaming scene.” believes that more diversity in will have organized play for peo- hosted by industry professionals. One of the things GTEX gaming will enhance the indus- ple who want to drop in a game GTEX encourages wanted to focus on was bringing try. for an hour or two. Charles also interaction between attendees attention to diversity in gaming. “Storytelling is very big and exhibitors with their passport They have signed the Includicon to me and if we are only telling program, a card that attendees pledge, a promise for conven- one story that is kind of boring,” will get filled out as they visit the tions to not discriminate against Viator Smith said, “if we have booths. Once the card is com- ethnicity, sex, or orientation. multiple voices, multiple influ - pletely filled out, people can turn Charles explained that although ences, multiple backgrounds, at them in and enter a drawing for the gaming industry is only slow- the table then that becomes more prizes on the last day. Charles ly becoming more diverse, they interesting and more fulfilling for said that many independent pub- want to encourage that trend. everyone playing.” lishers reported they had more “The demographics are Both Charles and Viator interactions with the attendees far more diverse than we used Smith believe there are wide- than at larger conventions. to see and that makes us really spread benefits to gaming. Viator “Our passport program happy because more people are Smith explained that role playing is a way that we can make sure getting into gaming,” she said, games can increase people’s that some of these smaller com- “when we were planning this understanding of each other. panies get seen,” she said. convention, we knew we wanted Charles said that games can help GTEX was founded in to have more representation in people socially and emotionally. 2017 by Charles and her husband our professionals that we bring “I think it offers com- GTEX 2018 group playing Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate Joe along with Jason and Anne in.” munity,” Charles said, “sitting Photo courtesy of GTEX Yarnell. They began with the One of those profes- around a table with people New dean continued from page 1 really invest in the community,” of students that hopefully will encourages students to follow he noted, “it can be a reciprocal come to UHD.” him on (@uhdcpsdean) partnership so we can do great One of Schwartz’s areas to keep up with the latest news training of students and great of research is the link between and events. learning in the environment of early childhood education and One of the main events Downtown Houston. I think that success later in life. He explained at the College of Public Service there are opportunities to do how investing in the community is the speaker series vitalvoic- that in impactful ways for the in early childhood can help peo- es. The series will begin in community.” ple be more successful as college September with a talk by Dr. The College of Public students and in the workforce. Julie Kaplow on traumatized Service is home to criminal jus- The College of Pub- and grieving youth. The series tice, social work, and education lic Service is also investing in continues in October with a talk majors. Schwartz sees a place making their current students feel featuring CJ alumni Constable for all of them in community more at home. They are recre- Alan Rosen, Henry Gonzales, engagement. ating the fourth-floor computer and Elias Rivera and the Fourth “I think there are a lot lab into an advising center where Annual Symposium of Univer- of exciting partnerships that we students will have a place they sity Supported Scholarship and can have around our different can come and feel comfortable. Creativity. The fall series wraps majors. I think Fifth Ward is The advising center will have up in November with a discus- home to us in many ways. We areas for tutoring and help with sion titled “School to Farm to want to invest in schools, proj- careers as well as a social area Community: A Journey Towards ects and nonprofits. Our students and study space. Teaching Critically and Sustain- can do service learning in those Schwartz is taking a ably with Equity and Diversity in environments and partner with proactive approach to getting to Mind” presented by noted author them in different initiatives that know students and promoting and educator Mary Cowhey. Dr. Jonathon Schwartz joined UHD as the new dean of the College of Public Service in they must help students be suc- the College of Public Service. July 2019 cessful in getting to college. We He is active on social media and Photo courtesy of UHD will be investing in the pipeline Page 4 Gator Life

feel safe when they are ates a great university.” The heroes behind Welcome Week waving at campus security Coming up next officers and stopping to in October are two more By Sheila Ortega Calvillo Welcome Week grabs and a hallway full of come, enjoy a lively and have a chat. events Kwasikpui and his was in full effect thanks tables with freebies for all fun place that gives them a “The more stu- supporting teams are work- The hallways to the heroes behind the to have. Over 75 student collegiate atmosphere. He dents I touch, create bonds ing on: Homecoming and were filled with pizza scenes of it all. One of organizations were laid out hopes that through the suc- and trust with, the greater Student Involvement Day. aroma and students nod- these heroes is Tremaine and ready to greet new and cess of year-round events pride these students leave Any students who would ding their heads to “Old Kwasikpui, Director of returning students. Course such as this, students will with” he says. like to be part of the teams Town Road” by Lil Nas Student Activities. professors and college no longer unfavorably Kwasikpui’s that put events together X. Deans were giving out “Today I felt advisors were ready to an- compare UHD to other day consisted of not only can contact Kwasikpui in desserts to students in the college happening” said swer students’ questions. college campuses and feel leadership but customer Student Activities in S204. mural area, students and Kwasikpui proudly. Each day that UHD Gator Pride. service, staff were having coffee Welcome Week is Kwasikpui and his team For Kwasikpui, “Today I helped with Veterans, and others a UHD tradition that takes oversaw the entire event, and the committee assist- answer questions about were donating blood. place at the first week of providing what he likes to ing in the preparation and financial aid, this is not Students, faculty and staff return The Center to campus for the fall 2019 every semester. When call “southern hospitali- execution of Welcome my role, but I try and help for Latino Studies was semester students walked inside the ty”. Kwasikpui has been Week. Seeing incoming in any way I can. To me, All photos by Sheila Ortega inviting everyone for pan third floor of the One Main leading Welcome Week freshmen, campus security, great customer service cre- Calvillo dulce and coffee. Custom Building and the Academic at UHD since 2016 and staff and college professors airbrushed t-shirts and Building, free school sup- emphasized that his goal all intermingled in the wax hands were in high plies were given out by the has always been to provide lively event means they are demand and juniors were SGA, free fruit, snacks and new and returning students doing something right. It is singing cassette karaoke water bottles available for the opportunity to feel wel- evident that UHD students with new freshmen. Sports Page 5 Esports opens its doors for fall semester

By Ana Gonzalez now I’m pretty excited to get it enrolling for classes this running, and have a solid team fall, he wants to give Fall semester is heating together so we can start repre- students a chance to be up, and so is UHD’s Esports. senting UHD,” he said. competitive without Approaching their first Not just League of Legends, feeling pressured. And anniversary in November, the students can also compete in if competitiveness is not goal for Esports in the fall is to Fortnite, Overwatch, Call of one of their qualities, bring more players into the pit, Duty, and many other multiplay- Vasquez also encourages whether casually or competitive- er games. students who want to ly. According to Jose stick with casual play. One of the biggest Vasquez, assistant director of Join them highlights for this fall is a group student activities, they are well for their first League of students formed a competitive prepared for what is coming for of Legends club on team for League of Legends, a them. The team plans to travel Monday, September 9 in popular multiplayer battle arena for competitions, proudly repre- room N272, as part of game that is well-praised for senting the school. League of Legends day. esports. The group appeared last Vasquez explained that UHD’s Esports month on FOX 26 discussing this students can also try for place on will be streaming on milestone for UHD. the competitive team. Twitch every week. Visit Ryan Hamerly is ready “We wanted to set a twitch.tv/uhdesports to rock and roll with his team- structure for those individuals to view live content or mates as lead captain, as his team that want to challenge to get to follow them. Their is now an official collegiate team on the competitive team,” said and Instagram for League of Legends. They are Vasquez, “we are open to any- pages (@uhdesports) hoping to start competing some- one, they just have to show what also lists upcoming The UHD League of Legends team made a special appearance during Fox 26’s newscast on July 30 time in November. they got.” events and highlights. Photo courtesy of UHD eSports “It’s something I’ve With many students talked with Jose Vasquez, and Men’s soccer team begins season with new head coach

Antwi also served as as- By Jorge Mendoza time ever on August sistant coach under former head 24. They will also play The men’s soccer club coach Josh Rivas for 3 years and against Rice Univer- team introduced their new head credits Rivas for instilling some sity on August 31 as soccer coach Thompson Antwi of the attributes which led to his their second pre-sea- after head coach Josh Rivas successful tenure as coach for son friendly. departed amid a successful reign more than a decade. Thompson The Ga- of 12 years in which the soccer also serves as a scout for the tors will face tough club team won five conference U-18 Houston Dynamo Acad- competition before titles and earned playoff berths emy and participates regularly commencing the regularly. in soccer programs and events Houston Sports Club Rivas’ departure left a off campus. He is a true soccer Conference on the bittersweet feeling among the aficionado. September 7. There players and staff. His contri- “The transition from is a strong sense of bution to the soccer program player to coach has been great, optimism and devotion was heartfelt after 12 years of I never looked at myself as a to hard-work around devoting his time to the soccer coach, always as a leader on the the returning players, program, in which Rivas led field,” said Antwi, “but I feel the goals are set high with an unmatched sense of like I can bring my experience for the upcoming fall charisma, knowledge and passion and what I learned over the years season. Club captain for soccer. Players and former under one of the best coaches the Leo Werner is ambi- colleagues wish nothing but the university has had, Josh Rivas”. tious and advocates the best for Coach Rivas in his future Antwi already began his team’s potential and endeavors. duties as a coach overseeing the has high hopes for the Antwi will lead the tryouts which commenced on the upcoming season. men’s soccer team in the fall August 6. “I believe 2019 semester, as his first ever “I’m excited for the the team is capable of role as head coach. Although team, looking at the guys we winning the league,” this will be the first time Ant- have coming in from last year said Werner. wi commands a team, he is no and the additions that we are Taking stranger to the practices and having on this year,” Antwi said. inspiration from the skills required of a head coach. “I feel like this team can go far. I successful tenure of Antwi is a UHD grad- love coming out here and having former coach Rivas uate with a bachelor’s degree in fun with the guys out here, and the confidence the communications and minor in coaching them, teaching them team has upon their theatre. As a former student and what I learned and being able to new coach, Antwi, player for the men’s soccer club learn from them.” the men’s soccer club team, he was able to familiarize The upcoming season team looks set for yet himself with the unique environ- looks bright for the men’s club another promising ment that surrounds the nontradi- soccer team. They will face the season. tional, commuter campus which University of St. Thomas (NCAA From left to right, Leo Werner (men’s soccer club president), Thompson Antwi (Head Coach), Jorge he gained a fond passion for. III Division team) for the first Mendoza (men’s soccer club Vice President) Photo by Jorge Mendoza Page 6 Games and Comics

Strange but true role of Rhett Butler in the film adaptation of by Samantha Weaver Margaret Mitchell’s novel “Gone With the Wind,” but he turned down the part. He said *It was British politician John Sweeney who he believed the movie would be “the biggest made the following sage observation: “How flop in Hollywood history.” The film went on can a society that exists on instant mashed to win 10 Academy Awards, including one for potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners Best Actor, which was taken home by Clark and instant cameras teach patience to its Gable, who took the part that Cooper refused. young?” * If you know you have coronary issues, *Golfers beware: Don’t chew on the tees. One beware of extreme temperatures. Those who golfer who was in the habit of gnawing while study such things say that you’re more likely he played overdosed on pesticides after playing to have a heart attack on a particularly hot or a 36 holes in one day. particularly cold day.

*The longest word in the English language that * Records show that in England in 1552, can be typed using only one hand is “steward- William Shakespeare’s father had to pay a fine esses.” for littering.

*It’s been reported that the last words of Thought for the Day: “You will die. You will 19-century American author, essayist, biog- not live forever. Nor will any man nor any rapher and historian Washington Irving were, thing. Nothing is immortal. But only to us is “Well, I must arrange my pillows for another it given to know that we must die. And that is night. When will this end?” a great gift: the gift of selfhood.” -Ursula K. LeGuin * Famed actor Gary Cooper was offered the (c) 2019 King Features Syndicate

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The dream of confi dence return occasionally to the boiler doctoral institution. Or another room (I can’t use my laptop university’s library, or a confer- By Mike Duncan when the heat is on, as my desk ence I once attended. All these I unlocked a New Game Plus I’ve found a large part is the boiler), with second place experiences overlap – places and At the beginning of mode where I get to keep all my of being an academic is realizing being a closet where the previ- times and emotions and knowl- every semester, a certain dream experience points and equipment. how far out of depth I am outside ous occupying professor was edge. While I used to always recurs. With this retained older of my given subdisciplines, and murdered (their chalk outline is revert to who I was when there, In it, I must go back to perspective, everything that I ironically, the depths of my ig- still on the floor, and forensic now, happily, I only visit them high school and retake a class for disliked about high school is now norance there as well. However, specialists and detectives are as a genial and knowledgeable some arcane bureaucratic reason, entertaining, like idly watching there is a more generalized com- constantly coming in and out, tourist. despite the fact I graduated, went an episode of Project Runway or petence coming with experience making it impossible to work), College can be a ridic- to college, and worked without the Great British Bake Off . The and age, and with that, confi - and third place in a walk-in ulous and isolating place - an issue for years. The maddening stuff that used to drive me insane dence. The old dream no longer freezer in the cafeteria’s kitchen insular and esoteric community class in question is usually gym, – the cliques, the bullying, the fits me, but since I still have the (I don’t even know if UHD has in a campus-shaped bottle. Until sometimes math, less frequently perpetual awkwardness and com- scars from my younger self, it a walk-in freezer, but I doubt it’s recently, though, I always viewed English. I revert to my scrawny, petition, the disengaged teachers hangs on now, rendered benign. colder than that one). It from somewhere inside the acne-prone, awkward teenaged and the seemingly endless layers There’s a twist, though. That said, If I step out glass. It has taken many years, body, and no one acknowledges of hypocrisy – is now harmless, Many of my other of the pseudo-UHD, I need only but now, I can come and go at that I really shouldn’t be there. even funny trivia. recurring dreams also take place walk for a minute to visit high will. This dream used to ter- Frankly, it’s no more in school (I suspect over 20 years school. Or kindergarten. Or my rify me, especially when it would stressful now than having to of education are merge seamlessly with that old wait in line at the DMV. I just responsible). They classic of showing up for the final sit in the back, prop my feet up, share the same physi- of a class having not attended bring a book and catch up on my cal location, a mental previously. The combination trig- reading. That mean trig teacher address I’ve come gered two old fears of mine, that might fuss at me, but who cares? to call the Universal high school would never end, and My applied geometry is just University. At the that I had forgotten something fine. I wait for the test and ace core it is my alma important. it. Ditto any other class. There mater, the University Even as I worked is a bit more friction in the gym of Arizona, but with through the last years of gradu- variant, as I’m not running a lap every other educa- ate school and earned my Ph.D., at my age unless I want to, and I tional institution I’ve this dream remained in my usual don’t. But I just edit the coach’s visited half-merged sleep rotation. However, some resume instead, or fi x the printer into its borders. years ago during my professorate in the principal’s office, and I get UHD is career, it changed suddenly and my required C. Girls? Happily there, wedged into dramatically. It’s still a baffl ing, married. Social life? Too busy the south side, Kafkaesque experience, full of living. Bullies? No need to prove though about 50% red tape and inanity. But now I myself. Teachers? Overworked smaller, and my look forward to it. peers. office is always Why? Well, for some It’s all a completely re- moving, making any reason, now I remain my cranky laxing, eff ortless experience, the UHD-centric dream adult self, physically and men- closest I’ll ever get to a vacation mostly about tracking tally, in the dream. Somehow, while unconscious. it down. It tends to Page 8 Opinions Enough is enough: Why we should take gun threats more seriously

By Aansa Usmani The era we reside in has ing, leaving seventeen dead and throughout the state. arenas fearing that another event cultivated hatred for people of many others injured. Regardless of one’s pol- could occur at a moment’s no- Prior to this semester’s color, different religions, and pol- Yet from this would itics, it is crucial that gun reform/ tice. Finally, it should be worth beginning, two mass shootings itics, resulting in fear-mongering also emerge a dialogue for gun safety laws be implemented, as noting that messages/comments had already occurred in El Paso rhetoric affecting one’s view of restrictions. The survivors of the it is an issue that affects us the threatening to cause harm to and Dayton killing innocent ci- others. In the first amendment, event created a pro-gun reform most. These tragedies should an individual/group of people vilians and injuring others. These one has a right to freedom of coalition known as March for not become the new normal, should be immediately reported. gruesome events took place speech, yet it is implied that it Our Lives. This group has been nor should it impede our discus- There is no acceptance for this nearly twelve hours from each can be revoked in cases of dan- successfully lobbying for further sions of change. Moreover, this type of language, regardless of other, shocking the country and ger, or bodily harm. gun restrictions, encouraging should not affect our ability to one’s intent/demeanor. sparking further conversations on Therefore, threats of others to contact their local and socialize with others in public gun control. harm posted on online platforms/ state representatives and lobby Last week, Oscar applications should be taken se- for further gun reform. They Rincon, a former UHD student, riously, regardless of the joking have also helped elect several posted a disturbing message or harmless manner the user may pro-gun reform candidates, oust- to his Snapchat, joking about have. It should also be common ing those who were being bribed shooting up the school, with an sense that this is not an era to by the NRA, demonstrating that empty classroom in the shot. His be joking about shooting up a it is a politician’s job to serve reason for this post stemmed school/university. their constituents, not monetary from his frustration of getting a When Nikolas Cruz, or corporate interests. traffic ticket, in addition to the the infamous Parkland Shooter This group helped spark Current student said class being canceled. posted a comment on a YouTube a conversation regarding gun Thankfully, the FBI and page stating that he wanted to be reform, allowing others to come Able to work up to 20 hours local law enforcement intervened a school shooter, it was not taken forward and demand that chang- 3.0 GPA and arresting Rincon. As of now, seriously. Local FBI officials and es occur from within. Through- he is within police custody and is other authorities did not conduct out the country, there have been being denied bail. If convicted, a proper investigation into Cruz. satellite branches of March Job number: STU000590 he would serve six months to This carelessness would later For Our Lives, one of which is nearly a decade behind bars. emerge after the Parkland Shoot- located within the city itself and less-toxic treatments to chil- BronyCon continued from page 2 dren with cancer. Within three Latino Studies continued hours, the bronies raised at least works with Faust on the TV Many of the attendees $80,000, breaking the record for from page 1 show DC Super Hero Girls) and were artists, musicians, you- most money raised for a conven- Nicole Oliver (voice of Princess tubers, aspiring voice actors, tion. to where people are: the actual For those Houstonians Celestia). cosplayers and costume mak- And for those that streets of El Paso. interested in learning about “It blows my mind that ers, or simply just fans of the had to miss out, BronyCon During her week-long Latinx communities beyond we have this many people,” said show. Some fans brought their livestreamed most panels, main residency at the University of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Jayson Thiessen, another guest own children to the convention. events, as well as opening and Houston-Downtown, Dr. Chávez Center for Latino Studies offers of honor for BronyCon. Thiessen Other fans even proposed to closing ceremonies. Leyva will offer two oral history events and programs throughout was the supervising director for their significant other during the “We wanted everyone workshops, as well as share her the academic year and even in the show, as well as the creative convention (about six couples in the fandom to be a part of this most recent public history work the summer. director for “My Little Pony: The got engaged). celebration, whether physically through a public lecture titled Some highlights for Movie”. “I’m also very honored As a tradition every present or in spirit. This is a par- “Seeking Refuge: Gathering Oral the Fall 2019 semester include that I became BronyCon’s first— year, BronyCon hosted a live ty for all,” said Eliana Summers, Histories in the Midst of Suffer- “Latinxs, African Americans, and last—guest of honor for the charity auction on Sunday to vice chair of BronyCon. ing” right here on campus. & Civil Rights,” a lecture by convention. It’s amazing that the raise funds for CureSearch, a The best part was that In addition, the Center Dr. Sonia Lee on October 24 fandom made it this far.” non-profit charity that provides they all had one thing in com- for Latino Studies is partnering during the Reflecting Black mon: harmony in friend- with the Center for Public Histo- Conference; the Power on Heels ship. ry at the University of Houston Scholarship Awards and Con- “Honestly I am and the Holocaust Museum ference on November 1, where shocked,” Goldberg said, Houston to offer a second public at least four UHD students will “I’m shocked that we got lecture at Holocaust Museum be awarded $2,000 scholarships; to this point. We were not Houston, as well as a seminar and “Latinas in the Military,” a expecting to have such a for graduate students. UHD lecture by Dr. Valerie Martínez, banner year.” students, employees, and alumni on November 12, in honor of As BronyCon who register in advance will Veterans’ Day. came to an end this year, have access to a free guided tour For more information many smaller conventions of the Holocaust Museum’s new about these events, to see the will continue on through Human Rights Exhibit. full schedule, and to find out next year. Particularly in The Center for Latino more about the Center for Latino Texas, a “My Little Pony” Studies will host its signature Studies’ signature programs, visit fan convention will take “Arte en Accin”, a free painting uhd.edu/latinostudies. place in Dallas, TX during class for students, on October 9. the first weekend of Feb- Students will have the oppor- ruary. tunity to reimagine an iconic Fans of “My Little Pony” invaded the city of Baltimore for the final BronyCon ever. They Latinx-themed painting through range from artists, to musicians, to cosplayers and fursuiters, such as Google Chrome a step-by-step tutorial led by one (left), Rainbow Dash (middle), and Princess Cadance (right) of UHD’s very own student art- Photo by Ana Gonzalez ists. All materials are provided.