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Vol. 59, Issue 1 Est. 1981 January 15 - January 22, 2019 The Paisano Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio Community

/PaisanoOnline /ThePaisano @PaisanoMedia @ThePaisano www.Paisano-Online.com Julian Castro UTSA celebrates announces run 5 th anniversary for presidency 0 By Kimiya Factory by his identical twin Staff Writer brother, Congressman Joaquin Castro, and On Jan. 12, hun- mother, Rosie Castro. dreds of San Antonio The former head of residents gathered in Secretary of Housing the Guadalupe Plaza and Urban Develop- to hear Julian Castro ment Planning format- announce his presiden- ted his speech by telling tial bid for the 2020 a story of the genera- midterm elections. The tions of Latino Ameri- former mayor kicked cans who helped shape off a campaign that his brother and himself includes a narrative of into the politicians they immigration and lower are today. He also went and middle class work- on to advocate for other ers in hopes of gaining Continued on page 2 the Democratic vote. See “San Antonio First, there was a native states political familial introduction

Special banners made to recognize anniversary. Ellyson Ortega/The Paisano Year of events planned to honor the university’s founding By Heather Montoya Governor Preston Smith officer. enactment of the bill signing Co-News Editor took the Texas House Bill In honor of the anni- will take place this summer to create UTSA and signed versary, UTSA is offering and the university will also UTSA will be hosting it into law on the back of Roadrunner Days for the celebrate the anniversary events throughout 2019 to Representative Frank Lom- spring semester. Roadrun- celebrate the 50th anni- bardino of San Antonio, ner Days began on Jan. 11 Continued on page 2 versary of the university’s the ‘father of UTSA’” said and will continue through See “Roadrunners establishment. Marjie French, UTSA vice Jan. 26. encouraged to celebrate president for external rela- A birthday celebration at “UTSA was established institution’s birthday” Julian Castro announces Photo Courtesy of on June 5, 1969 when Texas tions and chief development the Alamo involving the re- run for presidency at Dominique Beltran Guadalupe Plaza. Myron Anderson named vice president for inclusive excellence

By Alejandro (AJ) Lopez and really prepared me to be a for a national stage, and try to Co-News Editor part of this collective work that see how we get a 60/40 split of we as an institution, student systems and reaction measures Myron Anderson was selected body, faculty and staff have to to allow us to advance inclusiv- as the university’s vice president do to promote inclusive excel- ity,” said Anderson. for inclusive excellence in early lence at UTSA.” There are five elements associ- November and officially began Anderson has also conducted ated with the inclusive excel- to fulfill his duties in this found- research in instructional technol- lence ecosystem: education, ing position on Jan. 1. Ander- ogy, distance education, campus programs, policy procedures, son will be assisting UTSA in climate, diversity and microag- organizational climate and moving in a strategic direction gressions in higher education. systems. Students engaged in social justice. Kimiya Factory/The Paisano towards improving the campus One of Anderson’s goals for Anderson states that by view- climate for underrepresented his position is to move UTSA ing these five elements through Student Leadership groups. towards an inclusive excellence different lenses along with pro- Anderson brings more than 25 ecosystem in order to sustain actively listening to the campus, Center years of professional experience inclusivity, equity, excellence he can observe ways to build in higher education, includ- and gratuity. teams and communities to better ing time as a faculty member “Part of my job is to look at assist him in looking at these adds day to annual trip conducting research in education our systems, programs, cur- Continued on page 2 technology to UTSA. rent projects, possible gaps and See “Experienced administra- “My journey to get this look how we can develop new Students explore tor joins UTSA” position took place throughout programs based best practices my life,” Anderson said. “You civil rights history look at my understanding of equity, and actually being apart of inequities throughout my life, By Kimiya Factory workshops to further connect really gave me a passion to see Staff Writer students with faculty and staff how we can promote equity for in a way that allows students to everybody.” This year, the Student Leader- develop leadership skills and In his position, Anderson ship Center (SLC) facilitated the make connections they can use uses an equitable, inclusive and annual Civil Rights and Social after graduation. excellence lens to see how the Justice trip (CRSJ) and added a “The Civil Rights and Social university can collectively work sixth day to the usually five-day Justice experience (CRSJ) is together to promote equity for trip. The trip included visits a five-day bus trip through the all. Prior to joining UTSA, An- to nine museums in the cities Deep South, which immerses derson served in a similar posi- of New Orleans, Louisiana; students in the history of the tion as associate to the president Jackson, Mississippi; Selma, civil rights movement. We’ll for diversity at Metropolitan Alabama; and Memphis, Ten- State University of Denver. nessee. Continued on page 2 “Taking [all previous experi- The SLC at UTSA facilitates See “Social justice trip serves ences], learning, understanding trips like the CRSJ trip and as learning opportunity” and developing as a person has Myron Anderson, UTSA’s vice president for Photo Courtesy of UTSA other leadership-skill building helped shaped who I am today inclusive excellence. 2 | [email protected] January 15 - January 22, 2019 Roadrunners encouraged to participate in UTSA institution’s birthday UTSA’s Institute for P-20 Initiatives and the Texas Continued from Page 1 sary committee began planning “Over the last 50 years, so to designate a full year for our Mentoring Partnership hosted the celebrations last summer. many people have contributed anniversary.” the Texas Mentoring Summit Anniversary committee mem- to developing UTSA into the For more information on (TMS), which focuses on the at the Asian Festival, Diploma bers include representatives university that you know today,” UTSA’s 50th anniversary and the impact of mentoring students Dash, the UTSA Day of Service, from University Development, French said. “Acknowledging events being held, visit www. through grade school and Fiesta and Homecoming. University Communications and the university’s rich history utsa.edu/50. To share photos and college, on Jan. 10 and 11. “In September, we will host a Marketing, Alumni Programs, with the community and the memories of UTSA on social This was the seventh annual special 50th anniversary alumni Donor Relations, the President’s milestones that Roadrunners media, use #UTSA50. TMS and it was hosted at gala at the Tobin Center for the Office, UTSA Libraries, Fa- worked so hard to achieve led us UTSA’s Downtown Campus. Performing Arts,” French said. cilities, the Institute of Texan The keynote speaker was “Proceeds from the gala will Cultures, Faculty Senate, Busi- the author of “Homeless by support student scholarships.” ness Affairs, Student Affairs, Choice,” Roy Juarez, Jr. The Office of the President Research, Economic Develop- will sponsor a monthly series, ment and Knowledge Enterprise, the UTSA 50th anniversary Athletics, the colleges and the Scholar Speaker series, begin- Student Government Associa- ning in January that is free and tion. open to the public. “The Office of University Texas “It will engage the community Communications and Marketing in interesting topics ranging has also been working very hard from music and brain health to on a variety of projects to pre- The Texas State Preservation cyber security and sustainabil- pare the university for the year- Board, the board overseeing ity,” French said. long celebration,” French said. the state’s capitol grounds, Some students express appre- “Over the holidays, UCM placed voted unanimously on Jan. ciation for the year of celebra- a large 50th anniversary banner 11 to remove the “Children tions the university will have on the Baurle Road Garage and of the Confederacy Creed” this year. on the Ximenez Avenue Garage plaque. The plaque has “I’m glad UTSA is celebrat- as well as colorful 50th pole been controversial due to its ing for the whole year, it is a big banners on Main and downtown assertion that the Civil War milestone,” Elijah Mazuca, a se- walkways.” was not a rebellion and was nior philosophy major, said. “It’s Since the university’s estab- not fought to sustain slavery. good for students to celebrate lishment, UTSA has grown from For more than a year, officials and be proud of their school.” having 671 students in 1969 to have been complaining about University Communications 32,101 students in 2019 and has the plaque and its historical and Marketing (UCM) and the also increased the number of inaccuracies. university-wide 50th anniver- campuses from one to four. Roadrunner Days continue with Spring Samantha Flores/The Paisano Welcome and Anniversary Kickoff. U.S. Social justice trip San Antonio native A winter storm hit states in the Midwest on Jan. 12 and serves as learning at least nine people have been states political views reported dead as a result of Continued from Page 1 becoming a nominee in the the storm. Central Missouri opportunity Democratic race would knock received about 17 inches him out of the forefront, but pressing issues in America such of snow, as reported by the Castro remains hopeful. as the Black Lives Matter and National Weather Service. The “Of course, I’d rather be the LGBTQ+ movements. Castro Illinois State Police reported only Democrat running from critiqued Donald Trump’s refer- that college students who Texas,” Castro told CNN. “But ence to immigrants and plan to returned to campus for the I think that we are going to have build a wall across the U.S. — semester were involved in a crowded primary, we don’t Mexico Border. many of the car crashes the know who is going to run and so “We say no to building a wall storm caused. everybody is going to have to go and say yes to building commu- and put out their vision and do nity. We say no to scapegoating the hard work of campaigning immigrants, and yes to dreamers, and reaching voters.” World yes to keeping families together His event highlighted the and yes to finally passing com- importance of Latino culture by prehensive immigration reform,” Four people, two of which were having local taco trucks cater the Castro said. event and by playing everything firefighters, died in an explosion After attending Stanford Uni- at a bakery in Paris on Jan. from mariachi to Selena Quin- versity and Harvard Law, Castro tanilla. 12. In addition to four deaths, took to his local community by the explosion injured about 47 “I am just going to be myself,” being elected to city council and stated the newest Democratic people. Officials reported that a implementing programs tailored gas leak caused the explosion. nominee. “My focus will be towards the lower and middle about representing everybody, French interior minister, Students visit Edmund Pettus Kimiya Factory/The Paisano class such as Pre-K SA and Cafe Christophe Castaner, reported but of course there is a special Bridge. College. Being selected to be the significance to the Latino com- that firefighters were able to “Being able to immerse myself Continued from Page 1 secretary of housing by Obama munity especially, because many save seven people. in historical sites, discussions in 2014 helped his rise in the Latinos feel like there is a target and insights has given me an usually stop in three to five cit- Democratic Party, making him on their back from this adminis- experience beyond the textbook. ies and students will get to visit competitive for the upcoming tration.” Business historical sites of the civil rights I not only got to experience the presidential race. Political crit- movement. In the past this has untold narrative of civil rights ics predict that Beto O’Rourke included New Orleans, Louisi- history, but I was given a sense SpaceX, Elon Musk’s private ana; Birmingham, Alabama; and of unity in this continuous fight rocket company, will have Memphis, Tennessee.” Vincent for justice. In a world filled with approximately 6,000 employees Perez, associate director of the so much chaos and hopeless- after the company lays off about SLC said. ness I was given an experience 10 percent of its workforce. The trip is an opportunity for that enhanced my perspective According to SpaceX, the students who are curious about and given me hope in humanity company is not in financial the civil rights movement to stop again,” Gonzalez said. trouble and claims the layoffs at famous landmarks such as After the trip, students who are in anticipation of future Little Rock High School, the Na- attended the trip are required challenges. tional Civil Rights Institute and to apply their experience to the the Slave Haven Underground San Antonio Community and Railroad. Large and small group participate in the annual Martin Science discussions about student’s ex- Luther King Jr. march held in periences visiting each historical San Antonio on Jan. 21. Students location are offered, creating a must also reflect on their experi- Dozens of seals have been learning experience for everyone ence at a banquet being held Jan. Julian Castro greets San Antonio citizens. Photo Courtesy of Dominique Beltran stranded in Roddickton-Bide who goes on the trip. 15 on UTSA’s Main Campus in Arm, a Canadian town located Pearl Gonzalez, an attendee the Denman Ballroom at 5:30 on the island of Newfoundland, of the recent trip and graduate p.m. All are welcome to attend Experienced since Jan. 3. The wind and student in the Clinical Mental both the march and the banquet. high tide caused the seals to be Health Program enjoyed the washed ashore. The Department experience. administrator joins of Fisheries and Oceans are strategizing a way to get the seals back into the ocean. UTSA Continued from Page 1 diversity and inclusion. My goal is to be one of the ingredients that allows us to be successful.” elements. By doing so, Anderson One reason why Anderson believes the university will be decided to come to UTSA is able to listen, cocreate, harvest because of the students. Prior to the knowledge and then imple- his interview for the position, ment programs. Anderson talked to students to “The goal is for UTSA to be share their thoughts on the cam- the best institution in the coun- pus and said they loved it here. try,” said Anderson. “I see my- “I’m seeing a school that takes self as an ingredient amongst the students where they are and entire leadership team, student raises them to new heights. I body, faculty and staff to help said ‘wow, I want to be apart of them achieve their goals and Statute at the National Memorial for Kimiya Factory/The Paisano that,’” said Anderson. Peace and Justice. agendas especially as it relates to January 15 - January 22, 2019 [email protected] | 3 opinion 50 years later: students still first

Editorial millions of dollars into the ath- students enjoy attending UTSA. UTSA has been in existence letics program. UTSA Football Students love UTSA because for 50 years and has established coach Frank Wilson’s salary they believe this university is itself as a great institution. It is is $675,000. In contrast, some more than a school. Have Something to say? not UT. It has its own culture UTSA faculty who teach full It is a place students can call and its own mission. As a time make as little as $26,000. home. It is a place where stu- Hispanic-serving institution, There has been debate for dents can get to know faculty, UTSA has continued to show its several years about the value of administrators and staff. It is a Write a letter to dedication to its student body: paying college coaches larger place students can one day tell teachers encouraging students salaries than professors. It their kids about. in the classroom and adminis- could be because of America’s As UTSA moves into the next the Editor! trators making students feel like fascination with sports or the era, university leaders should a family. amount of revenue gained continue to put the well-being After 50 years of creating from successful college sports of students first by listening to its own culture, UTSA should programs. students’ opinions and ensuring Send your letters to not sacrifice its identity to gain Whatever the case, the dis- adequate funding for academic acclaim. In order for UTSA to parity between a coach’s salary resources. Funding athletics Manager@paisano- attain top-tier status, univer- and a professor’s salary should should be a distant third. sity administrators may make not be so enormous – especially Happy Birthday, UTSA! online.com decisions that could enhance if that head coach has not been You have a bright and exciting the reputation of the university, very successful. future. but at the expense of the student A top-tier sports program body and the faculty. is not the reason this univer- Over the past few semesters sity has been successful for UTSA has continued to invest 50 years; it is not the reason Editorial photo The Paisano The Independent Student Newspaper for the UTSA Community Join us! | Journalism | Writing | Photography | | Audio/Video Production | Graphic Design | | Magazine | Advertising | Marketing | | Website Management | Events Planning | | Social Media | Public Relations |

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Photo courtesy of Samantha Flores New year, new me Commentary Over the holidays, I they grow up. This got showing growth. news, you did it! You Not only for ourselves but asked my niece if she had me thinking about how As the ambiance of made it through finals and for everyone around us. any resolutions. She was we approach New Year’s the holidays lingers into are ready to start a new The old forgotten story unfamiliar with this idea, resolutions. While most January, there remains a semester. of “pay it forward” should so after briefly explaining of us will aspire to eat measurable feeling of op- The idea of reflection is be restored and it starts it as “a promise you make better or read more books, timism that we all share. paramount to our growth with the individual: You. to yourself that you wish I feel there’s something A new year, a fresh start. as young adults. While it’s So while I do plan to read to keep all year,” she be- fundamentally essential I’d like to challenge easy to get caught up in another 50 books this year By Joseph Torres gan to come up with some to starting a new year off you to reflect on the the rush of life at times, as one of my New Year’s Staff Writer resolutions of her own. right and that is reflection. person you are today. Did we cannot forgo this fairly resolutions, I also plan to During this conver- With each year that you keep your resolutions easy idea to maintain a pay more compliments to sation she told me she passes, we are fortunate from last year? Did you constant balance moving strangers. New year, new me: promised herself to to reflect on the events of have a great accomplish- forward. I challenge you for How many times have make the A-Honor roll in the previous 12 months. ment like making the My niece’s sudden every resolution you make you heard or seen this school. After this initial Our achievements and our A-Honor roll? What did it realization of her own for yourself, consider one quote since the new year resolution, the conversa- struggles all get lumped take to get where you are importance in the greater that will impact another began? I often think of tion took a turn I was not into a single collective today? role of societal morality is person in a more positive New Year’s resolutions expecting. thought that we’ll inevita- I’m sure you can eas- the perfect example. That manner. Let us respect as promises of a better She followed up with bly label 2018. From time ily tell me a story about brought good thoughts ourselves this new year diet, frequenting the gym saying she hopes people to time, we’ll reach into how hard finals were, or and good feelings. What I and bring a new meaning more, getting out of my can stop bullying each our minds and elaborate how difficult it was to took from this conversa- to the quote “new year, comfort zone and even other and try to be the on stories from the past transition into college tion with a nine-year-old new me.” reading more books. best adults possible when year, the end result always from high school. Good was that we can do better. 4 | [email protected] January 15 - January 22, 2019 Government shutdown continues Commentary build a border wall. look otherwise. The Op- government workers went the dollars for (2018-2019) able to pay rent and other Trump, in his attempt to position Party & the Dems without a check. awards in place. Direct necessities because they deliver upon the promise know we must have Strong While certain govern- loans and the Pell Grant won’t be receiving their he made to build a wall in Border Security, but don’t ment workers such as program will also continue paychecks. Border security his 2016 presidential cam- want to give “Trump” an- customs agents continue to to operate.” However, can be debated without paign, called for Congress other one of many wins!” work and will receive back veterans and researchers ‘holding the American to add $5.7 billion dollars There has been an pay, other government will not be able to reach people hostage’ just in the budget for a border attempt to end the shut- workers will not be so government staff for as- because a talking Cheeto By Arnulfo Caballero wall along the U.S.-Mexi- down, with the Democrat- lucky. This shutdown has sistance. Everything else wants a wall.” Staff Writer can border. controlled House passing also affected food stamps, should function normally, However, there are Congress has not a budgetary bill sans wall welfare and tax refunds, with no real adverse ef- students who are in favor budged, and the president money. However, the Re- meaning millions of fects on UTSA students, of the shutdown to bring On midnight, Dec. 22, has promised not to pass publican controlled Senate people will continue to be veterans or researchers for about border security. A 2018 EST, the government any budgetary bill that will not pass the bill due adversely affected if this the time being. communication major, was shut down for the does not include money to Trump’s threat to veto shutdown continues. Students are currently Alexander Owen, said, second time in 2018. This for the wall. Trump tweet- any bill that does not have However, UTSA stu- divided on the issue of the “The wall is worth the shutdown has continued ed on Jan. 10, in regards money for the wall. dents do not have to worry current shutdown. Pedro shutdown because it will forward into 2019, and is to the current partisan split This shutdown has far about their federal loans or Castro, a radio television make America safer by de- now the longest govern- on the wall: reaching effects. Govern- grants being delayed for and film major at UT said, creasing drugs and illegal ment shutdown in U.S. “There is GREAT unity ment workers are currently the 2018-2019 school year. “Build the wall or not. immigrants making it into history. with the Republicans in not being paid, leaving In an article posted by Shutting down the govern- our country.” The main issue of the House and Senate, hundreds of thousands of Christi Fish on UTSA ment just f***** over all this shutdown has been despite the Fake News people without a source of Today, “Federal student government employees, President Trump’s demand Media working in over- income. This past Friday aid programs are forward- average Americans and for $5.7 billion dollars to drive to make the story marked the first time that funded, putting most of they will end up not being Mute R. Kelly How to bounce back after a bad semester Commentary Commentary abusive behavior was for him: “nobody wants overlooked due to his stag- to give up the music they gering ability to make hits love, and nobody wants after hits after hits – one of to think badly of the artist leaving too many class Furthermore, I inter- the main reasons victims of they love.” assignments and oppor- rogated the source of my sexual harassment tend to One may think that by tunities neglected. apathy and questioned defer from speaking their still bumping R. Kelly in What happened? the things that genu- By Adrianne Kristianto truth. their car is not a big deal, By Rudy Sanchez My expectations for inely interested me and Social Media As an R&B fanatic, art- but let me tell you why it Staff Writer my first year of college I concluded they were Coordinator ists ranging from Ginuwine is: An automatic deposit of did not match real- not compatible with my The person responsible to Brent Faiyaz have made almost $22,000 goes into After a semester ity. I was apathetic and major. From there my for paving the path of the the cut in my Apple Music his pocket every month. defined by a lackluster unmotivated. I did not ambitions and goals R&B world is now one of library, and R. Kelly was And that is only for one performance, remaining find my studies par- shifted towards a new the most abhorred people one of them. Songs like song. On Jan. 5, his songs optimistic is seemingly ticularly interesting and I direction. just days after we wel- “Ignition (Remix),” “Bump generated a staggering impossible. I’ve learned lacked any gusto to earn During this come-to- comed 2019. n’ Grind” and even the fa- increase of streaming on all this from experience. satisfactory grades on my Jesus moment, I learned Born Robert Sylvester mous “I Believe I Can Fly” platforms by 116 percent Spring 2017: a semes- assignments. more about myself than Kelly, the R&B superstar are Kelly’s most prominent from Jan. 2, the day before ter that taught me a lot I was not happy with any other period in my had successfully dodged songs that were acclaimed “Surviving R. Kelly” be- (not in the classroom, what was happening and life. I’m not proud of bullets after bullets of by the masses. Behind gan–he is still getting that however). I was convinced I had that semester, but I’m accusations of abuse, ma- these multiple award-nom- paper. Although I learned unwillingly admitted fortunate to have learned nipulation and inappropri- inated-songs, lies Kelly’s By supporting heinous from that turbulent time, myself into a statistic for some valuable lessons ate encounters with young questioned and concealed artists like R. Kelly, we are I wouldn’t say that I have college freshman dropout from that time. women. sexual allegations towards consequently discourag- “bounced back.” The rates. After much self- Perfection is a perpetu- The six-part docuseries young women – from being ing victims of sexual and very phrase implies that reflection, I realized ally insatiable concept “Surviving R. Kelly,” indicted on 21 counts of physical abuse to come out I’ve returned to a place I my college fantasy was when you want to be aired by Lifetime, brought child pornography to per- and tell their truth. Know- once was. Neither have bogus: there’s no such happy with your college back attention to Kelly’s forming sexual intercourse ing that your unfortunate I ever been “back” nor thing as a perfect college experience. Therefore, if riddled scandals that have with a 14-year-old girl. story is being ignored and do I want to go “back” experience. Perfection, you spend your time ob- been going on for almost Even after all these sometimes ridiculed by to the time before that itself, is faux. I spent so sessing over perfection, three decades; 26 years of malicious scandals were other people is as traumatic pivotal semester. much time fantasizing you too will find yourself sexual, physical and mental swirling, Kelly could still as it is exhausting. During my first year at over something that was insatiable. abuse performed towards return to the studio one These artists receive pil- UTSA, I fell in love with never going to happen. I have not “bounced our women and somehow, more time and collaborate lars after pillars of support the fantasy of college And here’s the worst back” from my bad we decided to disassociate with iconic artists such as from their label, fans, the life: absolute freedom part: I already knew this! semester and I do not ourselves from him just Michael Jackson, Celine media and many more, but unmoored from parental I knew it when I went intend to do so. I plan today. Dion, Lady Gaga and many those victims receive none supervision, accompa- out on nights before ex- to utilize what I have His sickening actions others. Preying on younger if we don’t tune in to them. nied by an effortless, ams, and I knew it when learned from that enlight- have always been right in women since he was 25 I’m aware that it is difficult elegant academic perfor- I was procrastinating ening semester and move front of our eyes, and yet, years old, Robert Kelly to detach ourselves from mance bringing profes- instead of working on forward towards a future we chose to blind our- was untouchable. the artist, but at the same sors and classmates alike projects or studying. I am proud to be striv- selves. Why did we wait “Can you separate art time, we are still allowing to their knees – my first While I thought I was ing for. In college, we so long to realize that R. from [the artist]? It’s hard them to make new music, mistake. In reality, I was living a fantasy, I was are in a constant state of Kelly, the man who mar- but I can,” tweeted Ibrahim go on tours, continue to ex- not so deft. subconsciously blinding learning. ried a 15-year-old Aaliyah “Ebro” Darden, a well- pand their platform, voice That semester was myself from what was Even at the most when he was 27 years old, known radio presenter. and have other opportuni- filled with too many happening right in front unexpected times, we are was a predator? As controversial as it is ties. Just remember: If you night outings mixed with of me: I was not happy presented with didactic A potent artist consid- bewildering, this tweet por- support evil, you are evil. procrastination – result- with where I was or opportunities that can ered by the music industry trays the constant support With that being said, let’s ing in too many 8 a.m. where I was going. change our lives for the and the people, Kelly’s provided by the community mute R. 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Photo courtesy of Brandon Fletcher and Shelby Gordon ormer music major and Spirit of San An- Award at the University Life Awards. tonio (SOSA) drum major Bobby Joe De “In my time as a drum major I wanted to leave a leg- Leon Jr.’s life changed forever in August acy of excellence, determination and passion,” De Leon and a fluent saxophonist. 2018 when he was diagnosed with primary said. “My main goal was to show that even students who “I have played a couple of instruments in my thirteen- cardiac cancer. came from small schools/band programs, like myself, ish years as a musician,” De Leon said. “I play all the “I was first told that it was benign and shortly found could land these big roles on a university level. Another saxophones, primarily alto and soprano, guitar for ma- outF later it was cancerous,” De Leon said. “[The] timing goal was to push SOSA over the 300 members mark.” riachi, some percussion for Drum Corps (in my earlier was horrible because I was in my last semester at UTSA. De Leon is a national collegiate mariachi vocal finalist years), and I also sing. I started singing for mariachi and I hadn’t told anybody until a couple when I got here to UTSA I had the tremendous oppor- of weeks of knowing just because I tunity to teach the freshman our fight felt embarrassed.” song and alma mater.” The tumor in his heart is difficult Even though De Leon is still battling to treat and expensive; in addition cancer, he is trying to maintain a posi- to his school work, De Leon had to tive attitude. figure out how to pay for chemo- “The everyday life has been tough,” therapy. De Leon said. “I am in pain every day, “I’ve been lucky enough to have tired every day and just trying to be op- met so many people in my life timistic. The beginning was tough but who live all around the country,” every day is a milestone in my eyes.” he said. “They are the reason I’ve De Leon’s parents have been his big- been able to pay for so much of it. gest supporters throughout school and I am blessed to have them in my his cancer diagnosis. life.” “My parents are definitely my stron- After the diagnosis, De Leon gest supporters,” he said. “ They’ve continued to teach at Churchill been to every football game, concert in High School and Tejeda Middle band and mariachi, parade and so much School, and even finished his BA more since I’ve been here. I’m the in Music Studies with a certifi- person I am today because of how they cate in saxophone performance in raised me. Life wasn’t always easy back December 2018. While a student at home. Money wasn’t the best, but they UTSA, he was an active member always made sure that my sister and I of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa got what we needed. They inspire me Kappa Psi, National Honorary to be the best that I can be. I don’t ever Band Service Fraternity, Mariachi want to let them down and I hope that Los Paisanos, the Spirit of San I’ve made them proud parents.” Antonio Marching Band and the Recently, De Leon was informed that Spirit of San Antonio Student As- the tumor has gotten small enough for a sociation. doctor to perform surgery and possibly Ron Ellis, the director of the remove it. The surgeries to remove the bands, inspired De Leon to teach tumor start at approximately $10,000. music at the high school or college De Leon’s GoFundMe has raided level. $4,765 and he hopes to reach his goal “He has been my mentor from of $20,000. the beginning and I owe a lot of my success to him,” De Leon says. “Not only a great teacher but he’s great with life advice. He gave me an awesome opportunity to be the drum major instructor and a posi- tion on the professional staff for SOSA this past fall and it truly was a fantastic experience.” As a drum major, De Leon De Leon shines bright while Photo courtesy of Brandon Fletcher and Shelby Gordon received the UTSA Golden Feather posing with his saxophone Otro mundo es posible Esperanza Peace & Justice Center to host political injustice panel By Kirkland Luther Arts & Life Editor

The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center will host “Otro Mundo Es Posible: Creating portation Defense Program between 2012 and 2016. According to Esperanza Center’s Positive Change Under the Current Presidential Administration” on Friday, Jan. 18 at website, she “trained and empowered local communities to defend their rights, stop 6:30 p.m. The free DreamWeek event is open to the public. DreamWeek is a 16-day unjust deportations and challenged ongoing collaboration between local police and Im- event series aspiring “to advance Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of tolerance, migration Customs Enforcement (ICE).” equality and diversity.” Kastely is a member of the Texas and New Mexico bars and recently retired from “Otro Mundo Es Posible” is a plática, or talk, focusing on local to national issues her position as a professor of law at St. Mary’s University. According to the center’s such as housing in San Antonio and advocacy for Palestine. The panel consists of local website, she “served as lead counsel in Esperanza et al. v. City of San Antonio, the advocacy group and community organization representatives Nadine Saliba, Carolina first case recognizing the importance of cultural rights in public arts funding.” She Canizales, Amy Kastely and Alex Birnel. Together, the four representatives are striving also served as the center’s representative against racial bias in San Antonio’s historic for awareness and discussion surrounding political policies during recent and current preservation, accountability for government officials’ democratic values and preserva- presidential administration and their impact on marginalized groups at the local, state tion of the Edward’s Aquifer. and national level. Alex Birnel serves San Antonio as Advocacy Manager for MOVE-Texas and co- Yaneth Flores, Cultural Organizer at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center said, chair of the local Democratic Socialists of America and a Democratic Socialists of “The connection between these issues is in the racist and xenophobic policies and America National Political Committee member. Birnel founded MOVE while studying actions of the nation-state, affecting every aspect of our lives. Today’s struggles are anthropology and political science at UTSA. the aftermath of decades of U.S. imperialism and systemic oppression, and we hope to The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center has continuously provided opportunity, discuss this in a conversation about how we can work to create positive, radical change experience and understanding to the San Antonio community as a means to “create al- in our community.” liances” according to the website. Flores continued, “We hope to create a space for all Saliba writes for the center’s monthly newsletter, La Voz de Esperanza, and is an those who need it, teaching and learning from each other, and advocating for the rights advocate for the plight of Arabs. She’s building bridges through cultural understanding of our community. Folks can support the Esperanza by showing up to our events and between Americans and Arab Americans. sharing Esperanza with others.” Canizales is a 2012 UTSA alumna pursuing her master’s in public administration For more information about the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center and Friday’s through the university’s program. Fluent in Spanish, Canizales is the Texas Campaigns event, please visit esperanzacenter.org. Strategist at the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. She led United We Dream’s De-

Nadine Saliba Carolina Canizales Amy Kastely Alex Birnel All photos courtesy of the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center 6 | [email protected] January 15 - January 22, 2019 Big Sis Advice: Free to please New year, same me Paper Tiger hosts annual free concert series By: Kimiya Factory By Kirkland Luther Staff Writer Arts & Life Editor

Paper Tiger, located downtown on the St. Mary’s Strip, recently concluded their annual “Free Week” con- cert series where local and surrounding area musicians perform free concerts at the venue for four days. Now it is time to update your New Year’s playlist featuring performing artists from last week’s concert series:

Scan the QR code to listen now!

Photo courtesy of Dominique Beltran

Greetings all. This semester marks the begin- ning of the new year 2019, also including count- less Instagram posts with the same caption, “New year, new me.” As I scroll past each post of my re-invented followers, I can’t help but wonder if it’s okay to stay the same? The year of 2018 knocked me down so many times, however the amount of times that I had to get up made me into someone that I’m not ready to let go of. The Cops are a part of “Houston’s finest” Just like a diamond, created by time and pres- punks protecting and serving the current sure, 2018 felt like the pressure cooker of my life. I state of affairs. Their 11-track debut LP, discovered so many things about myself that even “First Offense,” clocks in at a rapid-fire thinking about a new “me” — according to the 20:14. Dispatcher sound bites mixed with changing of a date that marks a new year- made fuzzed-out vocals about police brutality, old-year me anxious. There were so many cloudy privilege and corruption shout over heart- days that I found myself yelling at the sky, “why pounding beats in moments like “Protect me?” Then there were other days that the sun came and Serve,” “Downtown” and “Night Stick.” out and revealed why my situation chose me. Now, Dressed head to toe in lampooned officer am I saying I’m a diamond in my final form? Hell uniforms, The Cops captivate audiences no. Wayne Holtz mesmerizes his listeners with adrenaline-fueled truth of injustice. I discovered many things about myself, though. I with infectious and raw pop melodies. would take the shirt off my back for the people that His dazzling shows command attention I love. I like blueberry preserve jelly and I prefer and get anyone’s feet moving. Songs like that there not be one cloud in the sky on a sunny “Bored on the Dance Floor,” “A Minute day. Waiting to do things last minute and grabbing with Mark,” and “Black Attack” continue carne asada tacos from the southside have become to energize San Antonio with positive, my weakness. While each of these things that I’ve passionate and honest lyrics about over- discovered about myself are small or big in their coming anxieties, love and sex. own way, they’re nonetheless a treasure chest of discoveries that digging up was so hard to do yet in the end, are totally worth it. Why not change the game instead of re-inventing yourself for clout or a following increase? Hold onto whatever diamond you came to be as a result of the previous year. Something along the lines of “New year, same me.” Yeah, that sounds about right.

For my diamonds Xoxo,

Big Sis

True Indigo hypnotizes the San Antonio soundscape with sonorous croons, driving drums and bending basslines behind grooving Send your suggestions for guitar riffs. Songs such as “Moonshine,” “I Big Sis Advice to arts@ Saw Purple” and “Loretta’s Bender” drip dron- paisano-online.com Oxford defines ‘pantheon’ as, “a group of ing tones down listeners’ ears and into glisten- particularly respected, famous, or important ing puddles of psychedelic garage rock. people” and PNTHN live up to the name. PNTHN is a collective of nine rappers, produc- ers and engineers hailing from San Marcos and are one of the most important groups today. Their uplifting, catchy and distinct flows found in tracks like “AZTEC,” “Megatron” and “Communion” have listeners hitting repeat and The Weekend turning their volume up to 11. January 18 - Los Comedy Compadres / $5 9 - 10:30 p.m. at Jokesters 22 Los Comedy Compadres with Steven Padilla will bring the laughs Friday night.

January 19 - SAAACM Open House / Free 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Sutton Family Homestead Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend to learn more about the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum during this DreamWeek event.

January 19 - Randy Cordero / Free 3 - 5 p.m. at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk Enjoy a free performance by the acclaimed flamenco guitarist.

January 19 - An Incredible Weight|Wait / Free 6 - 9 p.m. at Brick at Mantle Art Space Artists Sarah Francis Hollis and Tay- lor Maupin examine the destruction caused by a violent relationship within the context of Hollis’ testimony.

To feature your event in “The Weekend” email the arts Photo courtesy of Creative Commons editor at [email protected] January 15 - January 22, 2019 [email protected] | 7 Sports The Green aren’t so mean after all By Jack Myer UTSA’s red-hot stretch began Staff Writer on Dec. 17 at home with a 101-77 victory over the Bethany College The UTSA men’s basket- Swedes. The ‘Runners’ continued ball team, seeking their first their success against Texas A&M conference championship Corpus Christi, Southeastern Okla- since joining Conference USA homa State, UTEP (twice), Rice (C-USA) in 2013, is currently and North Texas. undefeated in conference play Looking ahead, the remainder of and holds the lead in C-USA. UTSA’s schedule is solely against Overall, the team got off to a in-conference opponents, so each slow start, losing seven of their game is crucial to the ‘Runners’ first 10 games, but they headed bonus play hopes. UTSA looks to into the game on January 12 continue building momentum in against the University of North these games to propel them into the Texas (UNT) on a six-game bonus play tournament beginning winning streak and an overall on Feb. 23. record of 9-7. UTSA led by The Roadrunners will need to see continued performance from as many as 10 in the second Guard Giovanni De Nicolao dribbles past some Oklahoma Sooners on his way to the rim. Jack Myer/The Paisano half, and after six lead changes team leaders Jackson, Allen, Bior sophomore guard Jhivvan Jackson led and contributed 16 to UTSA’s winning and a late UNT surge, UTSA prevailed and Wallace. This young and the team with 60 free throw attempts, effort against UNT. The ‘Runners’ as a 76-74 in a nailbiter over the Mean Green, talented core should carry UTSA through making 50 of them. Jackson also shot team have put up 78.7 points per game improving their overall record to 10-7 and the remainder of this season and in the the contested jump shot with 1.6 seconds over their seven-game win streak, 12.7 their conference record to 4-0. future. left to play that gave the ‘Runners the points more than their opponents. The The ‘Runners’ seven-game win streak The Roadrunners hope to keep the victory over the Mean Green on Saturday January 12 win snaps a four-game losing was led by sophomore guard Keaton streak alive, Jan. 17, at Middle Tennessee afternoon and finished the game with 17 streak against the Mean Green and gives Wallace’s average of 33.8 minutes per at 6:30 p.m. points. Senior forward Nick Allen set a the ‘Runners their best 11-game stretch in game and junior forward Atem Bior’s career high of 20 points win against Rice, 30 years. 5.6 rebounds per game. Over the span

Guard Karrington Donald races her way past several defenders in a game against Sul Ross State. Lindsey Thomas/The Paisano Women’s basketball off to slow start By Nisa Rodriguez the Rice Owls started the game off with a score of 57-54. The Roadrunners improved largest lead of the half with just 37 seconds Staff Writer quick six points. Although Tija Hawkins their record to 6-9 overall and 1-2 in C- remaining. Roadrunners led 34-22 at the and Marie Benson shot 35.8 percent on USA action. During the first quarter, the half. Coming into the third quarter the UTSA’s women’s basketball team began the court, Rice came out on top for the Roadrunners started off strong with Benson Roadrunners continued to lead until UNT their conference play during the break. first quarter at 28-15. Rice continued to scoring the first layup. North Texas went shot a 3-pointer. UNT’s renewed momen- Although they got off to a slow start, the score in the second quarter, shooting 53.3 on a 6-0 run until Hawkins tied the game at tum tightened the score to 50-43, UTSA at ladies took their first win of the confer- percent from the court and increasing their six. The Roadrunners took a 10-8 lead with the top. Both teams started off the fourth ence on Jan. 12. The Roadrunners started lead. The Owls kept the lead at the half 2:40 remaining. Both teams worked for the quarter unable to control the basketball their conference play against UTEP on Jan. with 48-22. In the third quarter, Benson ball and eventually tied at 15, finishing the until UNT made a layup to bridge the gap 5. The Roadrunners had a 6-0 lead in the and Hawkins scored double digits for the first quarter. Although North Texas started to three. From then, the game was tied until first quarter, but they lost momentum in Roadrunners, but Rice still won the quarter the second quarter with a quick four points, Marie Benson took two free throws to lead the third quarter. By the fourth quarter, the with 70-33. UTSA scored 22 points in the Benson tied the game at 19. Karrington the Roadrunners to victory. Miners continued to control the basketball fourth quarter, but it was still not enough Donald shot a 3-pointer which increased With their first conference win in the which lead to them scoring 24 points and for the win. Rice took the game home with their lead to 22-19. Kourtney Kekec books, the UTSA women’s basketball team taking the win at 73-60. a score of 85-54. made a layup to take the lead to seven. returns to action this Thursday, Jan. 17. The Roadrunners suffered a big loss UTSA won their first game in conference She continued with another layup as the They will face Middle Tennessee at 7 p.m. against Rice on Jan. 10. In the first quarter, on Jan. 12 against North Texas with a close Roadrunners led by nine. UTSA took their in the Convocation Center. Track and Field season is upon us

By Ryan Garza Bellows and freshman the weight throw. Anoth- Sports Editor Alexandria Gray ended er senior who had a big the day finishing in day was Vasha Sheriff seventh and 11th place, who placed second in the With the spring semes- respectively, with a 400-meter dash with a ter underway, it is time height of 3.59 meters. time of 47.41 seconds. for Track and Field to On the men’s side, After two days of take off once again. The senior distance runner competition, the women first meet of the indoor Luca Chatham won the ended the meet with a season took place Jan. mile with a time of 4 seventh-place finish and 11 through Jan. 12 up in minutes, 10.32 seconds. a combined team score College Station for the Sophomore Andre Doug- of 20.5, trailing Abilene Ted Nelson Invitational. las placed first in the Christian University by The first meet of the triple jump with a mark 10.5 points. The men season went rather well of 15.44 meters winning finished in fourth place for some Roadrunners the event by almost a with a combined score with multiple student- foot. of 75 which gave them athletes finding them- The men’s distance a higher score than both selves inside the top medley relay team the University of Texas three finishes. grabbed a second-place and Texas State while The women’s dis- finish by the combined only being six points out tance medley relay team efforts of Chatham, of placing in a top three placed third at the meet. Chris Rosules, Zack spot. Colleen Gilbert, Cre- Kovar and Monty The meet was the first shawn Cresser, Stepha- Bertschy with an overall of the season and the nie Sauceda and Amber time of 10 minutes, first of five for the indoor Boyd make up the team 12.61 seconds. track season. The next that clocked a total time Senior thrower Vin- two meets will take place of 12 minutes, 33.56 cent Perez brought home in Houston on Jan. 19 seconds. a silver medal with a and Jan. 25. In the women’s pole Senior Luca Chatham rounds the corner during his mile event. Jeff Huehn/ UTSA Athletics throw of 18.11 meters in vault, senior Caroline 8 | [email protected] January 15 - January 22, 2019