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The Collegian (2011-10-10)

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>> Women seek to defeat Huston-Tillotson Rams. PAGE 11 Color-coordinated UT-Brownsville to match UT-Austin’s YUM hues; plans mascot contest >>University courting vendors to replace UMix in the Scorpion Cafe. PAGE 3 By Stephanie Mendez THE COLLEGIAN

UT-Brownsville is awaiting approval from the University of Texas System board of regents to make navy blue and burnt orange opinion its official colors. Beginning Tuesday, students and the community can suggest a “The Sea new mascot via Facebook, and a Blackboard contest will open Oct. Monsters. With 17. Suggestions will be taken until Oct. 28. “The administration has changed UTB’s colors to burnt orange a city motto like and navy blue and will send that request to the UT board of regents ‘On the Border, in November,” UTB Provost Alan Artibise told The Collegian last Wednesday. By the Sea,’ this Asked why the university did not dramatically change the is the logical colors, the provost replied: “Because we’ve been using blue and a choice.” version of orange for 20 years, so no one wanted to move away PAGE 4 from that. That was discussed but there was no strong support for dramatically changing our colors, so we’re just adjusting.” The provost said adjusting the colors was also a “practical decision” because “the orange that we had before was a very A&E distinctive orange and so most companies that make T-shirts and “Life Through the Lens” today golf shirts ... don’t have that color, so you have to place a special PAGE 3 order and they’re not big enough that they’ll waive those fees.” College Radio Day Tuesday By choosing the burnt orange UT-Austin uses, buying Latin Jazz Festival Wednesday merchandise is less expensive. Shots&Labels PAGE 6 Artibise said the administration is looking for a regional mascot that is distinctive to South Texas, not something like a tiger, a lion or a panther. “The chachalaca is a bird that is distinct to this region, somewhat SAVE! SERGIO SALAZAR/collegian ferocious,” he said. “It’s loud, that’s just one example. ... But we >> You can get discounts Changes to UT-Brownsville’s color and mascot are on the horizon. See COLOR, Page 10 Red Mango (PAGE 7), and Borders Apts. (PAGE 8).

ON THE WEB VISTAsummit COVERAGE Dallas Federal Reserve chief touts For more, see Page 12 education as path to improvement PHOTOS OF THE WEEK By Marlane Ashley Rodriguez Mexican origin. The majority of years.” THE COLLEGIAN Texas Hispanics are native-born, However, the state’s Hispanics Check out our online compared with the majority of the “have not participated in our educational photo gallery. rest of the Hispanics in the United economic prosperity in proportion Calling the Vista Summit “a achievement. th States, who are foreign-born. to their rate in the Texas census,” utbcollegian.com call to action,” the chief of the 11 “High school graduates earn “In other words, the majority Fisher said. Federal Reserve District, laid out significantly more than high school of Hispanics who live in the Rio “The unemployment rate among the sobering statistics on the status dropouts. The college degree results READ HANDPICKED Grande Valley and who live here Latinos here is substantially of Hispanics in Texas and urged in a greater lifetime earnings than a AP NEWS in Texas are as American as I am higher than it is for non-Hispanic Latinos to address the issues that high school degree,” Fisher said. on our Website because I am a son of immigrants, Texans,” he said. “Hispanics earn confront them. Nearly 50 percent of Texas public and may be more so given the fact 36 percent less in hourly wages In a videotaped speech last school children are Hispanic but that my parents came here, and than non-Hispanic whites. Median Wednesday, Richard Fisher, only 38 percent of them are high >>More youth I am the first in my family to be household income in Latino- president and CEO of the Federal school graduates, he said. born in the United States after they headed households in Texas is seeing their Reserve Bank of Dallas, also urged The percentage of Hispanics who became United States citizens,” about 60 percent of the median the summit’s attendees to harness were in college in 2008 was only 43 Fisher said. household income for non-Hispanic Facebook, the talent Latinos represent to percent Thirty-eight percent of Texas’ households. For the U.S. as a whole, . bring the people of the Rio Grande “[For those between the ages population is Hispanic, compared Latino-headed households earn email hacked Valley up and to secure the future of of 25 and 64] only 14 percent of with 16.3 percent in the rest of the about 73 percent of non-Hispanic the United States, of Texas and the native-born Texas Latinos have United States. white household income. Rio Grande Valley. college degrees,” Fisher said. >>Wall Street For the last 20 years, the 11th “We need to do a great deal more Fisher said more than 5o million “Twenty-three percent of native- Federal Reserve District, which with the issue of educating our Americans define themselves as born Hispanics in Texas ages 25 protesters fed Fisher oversees, has had 96 percent Hispanic resources, our children, Hispanic, which is up 43 percent to 64 are high school dropouts. No of its economic production in Texas. here in Texas. Our record has not over the last decade. matter how you slice it, no matter up with both “This district has outgrown the been strong. In Texas, as elsewhere “Thirty-two percent self- how you dice it, it’s glaringly clear rest of the federal reserve districts in the United States, and in all parties identify as Mexicanos,” he said, that Hispanics in Texas are falling in the United States by a significant capitalist societies, you earn what adding that Texas has the second- behind in school and we must margin over a very long period,” he you learn.” largest Hispanic population correct that. We must correct this said. “… Our annual job growth in He said every study /UTBCOLLEGIAN after California--9.5 million, because if not, they’ll continue to the vast majority of whom are of Texas has outpaced the nation by finds that income @UTBCOLLEGIAN 1 percent a year going back for 20 is directly correlated to See OPENER, Page 12 October 10, 2011 2 | ON CAMPUS the collegian

THE COLLEGIAN Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Weekly Vocal Gymnastics College Radio Day New Bus Routes Texas Music Marriage Equality Therapy World Latin Jazz Fest College radio’s impact A public hearing on Month The “Coming Out Tour A free outdoor Mezzo-Soprano The Collegian is the on North American Valley Metro Route Gov. Perry has for Marriage Equality Popular U.K. trance concert is scheduled What’s Nicole Vogel and 45 is planned at 5:30 multimedia student newspaper music culture comes to proclaimed October March and Rally” is group Above & Beyond from 2-10 p.m. in front baritone Jose Arturo p.m. in the Gorgas serving the University of UTB/TSC from 9 a.m.- “Texas Music Month.” from 6-7 p.m. in the performs from 7 p.m. of the Capitol Theatre, Chacón perform with Hall boardroom. New He encourages Texas at Brownsville and UP 4:30 p.m. on Ringgold Brownsville Public to 2 a.m. at the Pharr located on the corner baritone Daniel Hunter- multicity bus routes recognition for world- Want your event to be featured? Road. Sting Radio and Library, 2600 Central Events Center, located of 11th and East Levee Texas Southmost College. Holly and pianist Juan will give campus renowned acts such Submit event information one week the SRC, with sponsors Blvd. The movement at 3000 N. Cage in streets in Brownsville. The newspaper is widely in advance, before 5 p.m. Tuesday Pablo Andrade at 8 travel opportunities as ZZ Top, Willie Big Brother and SOTX demands an end to Pharr. Opening acts There will be live Latin distributed on campus and is to [email protected]. First come p.m. in the Arts Center. to students and Nelson and Selena Stencils, will showcase the surrounding the ban on same-sex are Rio Grande Valley jazz music, dance, art, an award-winning member of first serve, but student organization For more information, that “highlight the events are given preference. music, BMX, dance community. If you importance of the marriage and repeal artists such as Ruben food and fun for the the Texas Intercollegiate Press call 882-8587. crews, DJ competitions, of the Defense of entire family. --Compiled by Michelle Serrano need transportation, Texas music industry.” Divine and James Association. graffiti art, giveaways call Rosie Cuevas at Support local music. Marriage Act. Vibe. For tickets, call and more. 969-5761. 459-4930. Collegian Editor Rene Cardona Jr.

Online Editor ANNOUNCEMENTS Monica Cano SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE STUDY ABROAD will share their experiences and 22. The Strut Your Mutt Run will DegreeDirectory.org offers UTB/TSC students are invited perspectives. Refreshments will be start at Washington Park and Webcast Editor scholarships to students pursuing to attend “To Study at UTB or served. For more information, call end at Linear Park, followed by Disability Services Coordinator Dog-A-Rama at the C.B. Stillman Alan Xavier Olalde an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s Abroad” from noon to 1 p.m. or online degree. Awards range from Thursday in Tandy Hall 113. This Steve Wilder at 882-7374. Dog Park, located off FM 511 $500 to $1,000. For information on workshop includes students’ WRITER CARMEN TAFOLLA next to the city animal shelter. Spanish Editor other scholarship opportunities, perspectives to study abroad or stay The Student Union will host the Guest speakers will be state Sen. Viridiana Zúñiga visit utb.edu/em/fa/pages/ at UTB. Latino Leadership Lecture Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) latestscholarshipopportunities. 1000 NOTES AUDITIONS Series, featuring writer Carmen and state Rep. Eddie Lucio Sports Editor aspx. Auditions to perform in the Tafolla, at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 in the III (D-San Benito). Donations Alex Rivera REGISTER TO VOTE Night of 1000 Notes concert will Student Union’s Gran Salon. Tafolla to the shelter will be accepted. Tuesday is the last day to register be conducted Friday in Eidman is the author of more than 15 books, Volunteers are being sought. For Advertising Manager to vote in the Nov. 8 General Election Hall. To audition for the event, seven screenplays, and numerous more information on scheduled Jimena Evia (the deadline is extended to next contact the Future Aspiring articles and essays. For more activities, contact Teresa business day after Columbus Day). Music Educators (FAME) club at information, call union Assistant Saldivar at roostert2000@aol. Director Patricia Longoria at com or call Marsletta Knapp at Advertising Representatives Visit longdistancevoter.org/files/ [email protected] Arts voter_forms/Texas_voterreg.pdf Center will host Night of 1000 882-6776. 541-3131. Melissa Ramirez for a copy of the voter registration Notes from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23. GRADUATION FAIR BUTTERFLY FEST Lucia Regalado form. The first day of early voting is POLIO SPEAKER A graduation fair will be The 16th annual Texas Oct. 24. The UTB/TSC Distinguished conducted at 11 a.m. Oct 19 and Butterfly Festival will be held Staff Writers SGA MEETING Lecture Series presents Pulitzer 20 at the Barnes & Noble from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Francisco Garza The Student Government Prize-winning author and historian Bookstore on campus. The two- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley Marlane Ashley Rodriguez Association meets at 3 p.m. David M. Oshinsky at 10 a.m. day event will give students the State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Alexandra Gracia each Tuesday in Student Union in the Jacob Brown Auditorium opportunity to purchase caps and Palm Dr. in Mission. A bike race, Samantha Ruiz 2.16. Students, faculty and staff and at 7 p.m. Thursday in the gowns, announcements and the community fair, butterfly walk Stephanie Mendez are invited to attend. For more SET-B Lecture Hall. Oshinsky official class ring, in addition to and much more will be conducted. information, contact the SGA at will share his expertise on polio. having the opportunity to meet For more information, call the with representatives from campus Greater Mission Chamber of Copy Editor 882-5877 or email [email protected]. The first lecture is free and open LA MISSION to all current students with a valid offices including Registrar’s, Commerce at (956) 585-2727. Leslie Annette Lopez The film La “ Mission,” will be student ID. Seating is limited for Academic Advising, Career HEART WALK screened at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the the second lecture. To purchase Services, Alumni Relations The American Heart Photographers SET-B Lecture Hall in honor of tickets, contact the Office of and Graduate Studies. Association will conduct its Christopher Peña National Coming Out Day. The Development at 882-4332. DALÍ EXHIBIT annual Brownsville Heart Sergio Salazar film follows the story of a powerful STEMS RUN/WALK The Brownsville Museum Walk from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Héctor Aguilar and respected Hispanic who The STEMS Mentor Club of Fine Art presents surrealist Oct. 22 at the Brownsville discovers his son is gay. invites the community to the painter Salvador Dalí’s Sports Park. The purpose of ESSAY CONTEST 12th annual UTB/TSC Run/ illustrations of Dante’s “Divine the event is to encourage the Cartoonist The Office of the Provost Walk taking place at 7:30 a.m. Comedy” at 6 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets community to take healthy steps Michelle Serrano invites first-year students Saturday at the UTB/TSC Garza for the opening reception are $90 toward a heart-healthy lifestyle. to participate in an essay Gymnasium Annex. Early for members and $100 for non- For more information, call Caitlin contest reflecting off the book registration is $10 and $15 the day members. The exhibit will be on Martone at (888) 433-7220, Ext. Secretary II “Translation Nation” with of the race. For more information display until January. The museum 2432. Ana Sanchez the query: “Numerous Mexican on the various races, registration is located at 660 Ringgold St. immigrants and descendants live deadlines or to register, go to blue. For more information, call the --Compiled by Michelle Serrano Student Media Coordinator in the United States in pursuit of utb.edu/stems under “current information desk at 542-0941. Susie Cantu what they perceive as a better life. events.” MUTT STRUT Why do many of them cheer for the IN OUR SHOES Healthy Communities SERVICE Mexican soccer team when it plays of Brownsville and the Student Media Director Disability Services hosts “In Laser Derm Med Spa the U.S. team?” Essays must be Brownsville Animal Azenett Cornejo Our Shoes,” a panel discussion, at PAIN FREE LASER HAIR REMOVAL. submitted to the University College Regulation and Care Center 12:15 p.m. Oct 18 in the SET-B third- Refer a friend and receive a FREE Dean’s office in Rusteberg Hall 103 invite the public to “Strut Your floor conference room. UTB/TSC Swedish massage. by Wednesday. The winners will be Mutt Run & Dog-A-Rama” from CONTACT: students with various disabilities FREE PATCH TEST and CONSULTATION. announced in November. 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. The Collegian Student Union 1.28 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, TX 78520 POLICE REPORTS Phone: (956) 882-5143 The following are among the incidents reported reported receiving a harassing phone call. Bella parking lot. When the student saw the Fax: (956) 882-5176 to Campus Police between Sept.19 and 25. 12 p.m.: A Campus Police officer and a Casa police officer, he began to walk away at a fast e-mail: [email protected] Monday, Sept.19 Bella resident assistant discovered six bottles pace and ignored the officer’s request for him 4:26 p.m.: Items with a combined value of of wine and six bottles of beer inside one of the to stop. The student disposed of the beer as $285 were taken from a Ford Focus while the apartments in the student housing complex requested by the officer and was escorted by YOUR car was parked in Lot X. Campus Police found while conducting a walk-through inspection. a resident assistant back to his apartment and a screwdriver at the scene that is believed to The eight students inside the apartment were asked to remain there until he sobered up. The NEWS have been used in the crime. issued citations for possession of alcohol by a student was also told that alcohol is prohibited IN ONE Wednesday, Sept.21 minor, a class C misdemeanor. The apartment’s in the student housing complex and that a PLACE 2:11 p.m.: A Parking and Traffic employee resident poured out the alcohol and disposed report of the incident would be forwarded to reported that on Sept.19 a student drove off of the empty bottles. the dean of students. FIND US ONLINE: as he was issuing her a citation for parking Saturday, Sept.24 10:51 p.m.: A Casa Bella resident assistant www.utbcollegian.com in the fire lane at the Education and Business 10:54 p.m.: A Casa Bella resident assistant discovered alcoholic beverages inside an facebook.com/utbcollegian Complex. reported finding alcohol in one of the apartment after discovering that the door was twitter: @utbcollegian 2:32 p.m.: A Parking and Traffic employee apartments while checking to make sure doors left unlocked. The alcohol was disposed of by youtube.com/utbcollegian reported that after he placed a parking ticket were locked. The beer bottles were empty and the apartment’s resident, who was advised on a Lincoln Navigator in Lot L, someone the three students in the apartment were of of the consequences of possessing alcohol on © 2011 The Collegian folded the citation and placed it on the seat of age. They were told by the officer that alcohol campus. the golf cart he was using. The incident report is not allowed on UTB/TSC property. The University of Texas was forwarded to the dean of students. Sunday, Sept.25 --Compiled by Samantha Ruiz at Friday, Sept.23 4:02 p.m.: A Campus Police officer saw a Brownsville 11:50 a.m.: An employee in the Student Union student holding a bottle of beer in the Casa October 10, 2011 the collegian ON CAMPUS | 3 What’s on the menu? University in talks with local vendors

April Potter won first place in “Life Through the Lens” last year with “I’m for food service a Real Boy.” Héctor Aguilar/collegian By Alexandra Gracia SGA Vice President of Historical Archives Karla Lozoya discusses the benefits of allowing the SGA to award two recipients with THE COLLEGIAN A&E |Opening Scorpion Leadership rings. reception for For two weeks, there have been rumors about Chick- fil-A coming to campus. juried photo Cost conscious The Brownsville Chick-fil-A’s Facebook page features the restaurant’s and the UTB/TSC logos with the caption: exhibit today “hint hint, there’s something big coming …” Chick-Fil-A is one of the vendors UTB/TSC Purchasing SGA debates purchase of Director Bill Dodd has contacted. By Alexandra Gracia Dodd told The Collegian the university has told Sodexo THE COLLEGIAN that its Request for Proposal has been terminated. He is Scorpion leadership rings in talks with local vendors Jason’s Deli, Quiznos, Subway “Life Through the Lens,” a juried photography and Chick-fil-A. option, then we could use “It’s a tradition, so I would exhibit, opens with a By Stephanie Mendez “We’re talking to several different local vendors to see reception at 6 tonight in THE COLLEGIAN the remainder or give hate for this to be broken … who might be interested, but we’d have to go through a bid the Student Union’s Gran back the remainder to the and also, it says we’re going process for any long-term agreement,” he said. “There was Salon. After a heated debate, the account,” Licona said. to allocate the $1,200; it a recommendation from somebody in the marketplace About 60 students, SGA has voted to spend no But Vice President of doesn’t mean we’re going to that possibly Jason’s Deli, Chick-fil-A, Subway and faculty and individuals more than $1,200 on two Historical Archives Karla use all of it.” Quiznos were interested. Myself and [Residential Life from the community Scorpion leadership rings Lozoya said: “We can’t go Almeida countered: Director Doug] Stoves contacted them and had meetings submitted 78 film and for outstanding students. like OK, I’m only going to “We’re not like breaking with those groups. Whoever brings the best value to the digital photographs, Senator Pro Tem use $800 and just hope to with the tradition. These students and quality of dining services is who we’ll want compared with 47 Marisol Cervantes find one.” are additional rings; we’re to work with.” participants and 58 proposed Resolution 7, Vice President of Policy keeping the tradition.” Alex Aviles, owner of the Chick-Fil-A located next to submissions last year. which calls for the SGA and Procedures Julie Lozoya said: “I know a lot Academy, said his struggle is setting a reasonable price “It’s a combination of to buy two additional Jaramillo said she agreed of you are really smart and for the students. students and people from rings--for fall and spring with Almeida about trying I’m pretty sure you didn’t “Right now, as where we stand, we’re trying to find the the community such as commencements. to find the find the rings at complain when you got lowest price for the students,” Aviles said. “Since we don’t Brownsville, Harlingen, The Dean of Students a less expensive price. your big, fat [financial aid] have any data to go from, and as a business, I don’t know South Padre Island and Office is responsible for “This resolution pretty check with $400, that it what our price bracket will be. I don’t know what our sales last year, I had people much is just going in saying was an outrageous amount would be, our transaction counts. With that said, UTB is submit from Edinburg,” buying three leadership that we’re going to go to help you out in whatever working very much with us to make it reasonable for us to said Patricia Longoria, rings for the academic ahead and allocate $1,200,” you needed … I don’t see be there and we want to keep the price as low as possible.” assistant director of the year, but the SGA has been said Vice President why we should make a big Student Union, which is donating two extra ones, The proposed Chick-Fil-A menu would consist of their of Administration fuss about it. It’s just going sponsoring the event. “It’s so that five rings can be famous chicken sandwich, nuggets, chips and brownies. open to everybody but it’s awarded--two in the fall Normalinda Reyna. “That to go to those students who Canned soda, bottled water, lemonade and tea would be primarily student-based, and three in the spring. doesn’t mean we’re going deserve it.” served. though I’ve had some Senator at Large Alfonso to use it all. So if we do find After continuous The future vendor will have to supply food from its staff from the university Almeida was the first one to the cheaper price, of course, arguments against and in location because the kitchen in the Scorpion Café is in who’ve submitted as well.” disagree with the purchase we’re going to utilize the favor, Resolution 7 passed dire need of renovation, Dodd said. Life Through the of the rings. money and put it back by a vote of 17 to 4. “The short-term agreement will range from three Lens was created in Fall “We don’t have much into our account. So this In other business, months to a year, but the ideal situation [is] that we have 2009 after “Women’s money, I guess, in the resolution mainly it just the SGA approved somebody providing some level of food service while Art, Women’s Vision,” budget and we don’t want to said that yes, we do want to President Arturo Guerra’s we’re going through the formal bid process,” he said. “It a showcase from spend the money,” Almeida proceed with ordering the appointments for the would have to be a local supplier because the kitchen is participants from across said. two rings.” following SGA committees: just not in a condition right now where it could be used. It the Rio Grande Valley held Cervantes defended the Lozoya said the rings Almendra Garcia, Internal has to be renovated, so it is going to have to be somebody by the Student Union, had expense. are awarded to students Affairs; Kaitlin Lara, who has an existing kitchen close to campus so they could a positive response in Fall “The reason I wrote this who are exceptional in Student Affairs; Mauricio bring the food from their existing kitchen to the dining 2008. resolution was because community service and Garcia, Leadership area.” “There was a bulk of SGA started the tradition of leadership skills. Development; Viviana Both Aviles and Dodd said there will be a meeting next UTB students who really College of Science, Quiroz, Operations; Carlos week to try to set a price for the meals. enjoyed it and expressed the leadership ceremonies Mathematics and Gutierrez, Facilities; A contract has not been signed between Chick-Fil-A that they really liked and we always bought two Technology Senator Jessica Carolina Villarreal, and UTB/TSC. having an outlet to be able rings,” she said. “It’s been Ruiz suggested amending Appropriations. to show their work and it a tradition, so I would the resolution to indicate not really be in a gallery hate to break the tradition setting,” Longoria said. right now. … We have over that not more than $1,200 “When I got the responses $10,000 in our budget, so will be spent on the rings. from that, I realized that our budget is fine as it is. By “As it is right now, we’re there was obviously a need this time last semester we allocating $600 towards Flexible Retirement Income for an outlet so students had spent way more and we the rings. I’m sorry, but it could express themselves had money left over at the seems outrageous to me, creatively. end.” like we’re in a recession and “A lot of these students Vice President of Public it’s too much money for one are not art majors and Relations Pedro Licona ring, $600,” said School of many are not even taking Business Senator Benjamin said the spending limit is CLU, ChFC a photography class. $1,200. Gutierrez. Bob Richardson They’ve happened to be “If we do find a cheaper Cervantes once again REGISTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT taking pictures all their defended the resolution: lives and really enjoy it.” The first-place winner will receive $100 and $50 (956) 542 - 1775 will be awarded to the two honorable mentions. The exhibit will be available for viewing until Thursday. Admission is Got tips? free. Send an email to [email protected] Brownsville Herald photographers Paul Investment Advisor Representative with and Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Chuoy and Yvette Vela will Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc (TFA) member FINRA, SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Non-securities products and services are not offered through TFA. jury the exhibit. LD3916-08/09 October 10, 2011 4 | OPINION the collegian

What represents us? Are we more than Scorpions?

By Francisco Garza I have never felt the Scorpion, our nothing to accomplish their goal. City of Brownsville’s Wikipedia page, THE COLLEGIAN current mascot, represented the school Opossums have both brains and the city’s nickname is “The Green City.” properly. Frankly, I don’t like it and I brawn. They are known for playing This could also be a jumping board for In the Sept. 12 issue I am sure the Scorpion does not like me, dead when necessary, but also count changing the school colors to brown and wrote a column headlined either. with sharp teeth and claws to defend green. “For whom the bell tolls,” UT-Brownsville needs a new mascot themselves. The Sea Monsters. With a city motto regarding the idea of using a in this new stage, separated from Texas In addition, opossums are also cute, like “On the Border, By the Sea,” this is bell as a mascot. Southmost College. It has to be unique, furry little animals. Everyone would the logical choice. I don’t like to repeat endearing and most of all, meaningful. want an opossum shirt or jacket. The Reusable Bags. This would topics but now that UT- That is why I propose, the UT- I have no doubt that ’possum fever will embrace the current environmental Brownsville has decided Brownsville Opossums. soon spread throughout campus. But just trends. to move forward in the search for a Hear me out: Opossums, or tlacuaches in case you don’t like it, here are some And, the mascot formerly known as new mascot to represent it, I have been as they are known across the border, other suggestions: the Scorpion. wondering what it could be. are relentless creatures who will stop at The GreenBrowns. According to the

Clear the road “My main issue is students parking their cars in the street, Jackson. … I think it’s very dangerous because it causes people to not see and a lot of accidents to Letters probably happen. I personally got in an accident because of it. I think to t h e e d i to r UTB can build more parking or Praising García’s vision probably build a two-story parking I congratulate UT-Brownsville President Juliet somewhere so it won’t take up a lot of V. García for her support of higher education and space, but there would still be a lot of leadership at the university. Recently, I heard her parking there.” remarks on national TV as part of NBC’s Education Nation Summit, where she spoke about higher Do you have beef? If so, contact Collegian Reporter Marlane Ashley Yaribel Caraveo education and the challenges we are faced in educating Hispanics in difficult times. She was on point about Rodriguez at 882-5143. Freshman psychology major higher education and knows firsthand how important it No parking? C’mon! More tutors, please is to all. Dr. Garcia explained the situation we are living “I actually don’t have an issue with campus. I actually through as a country well. In retrospect to her remarks “The issue I have with this campus is the lack of and superb leadership, I am saddened to know that the have a problem with the ignorant, uneducated physics tutoring. We have a sufficient split between UT-Brownsville and Texas Southmost students here at UTB who complain amount of tutors for calculus, general College will move forward. about parking. There is plenty of math courses, for composition, Higher education should be a priority of all as I know parking, you just have to get here and even for Spanish. There is it is a priority of Dr. García’s. Only time will tell if the early and if you can’t get here even more Spanish tutoring than separation will be in the best interest of the students; early, [at] the University Library [for] physics. I would believe that however, if it wasn’t for Dr. García and her vision, many there is plenty of parking way a lot of people are struggling with of us, including myself, would have had a much [more] back there. [Students] expect valet physics right now because there difficult time earning college degrees. I congratulate parking. If you want valet parking, [are] not enough tutors there for NBC for selecting Dr. García to be a panelist. I am go to a restaurant or go to the mall. them. … You may be lucky to even find proud to call Brownsville home and proud to know that T h i s isn’t about getting here five [minutes before] a tutor for Friday compared to every other course.” because of people like Dr. García, who has dedicated class and trying to find a parking spot right next to her life to public service and education, I am a better the building you want to get a parking spot in.” Anthony Meza person today. I stand by her and UT-Brownsville.

Sophomore computer science major Enrique de León Jose Borjon Communications Director Senior history major --Compiled by Marlane Ashley Rodriguez --Photos by Christopher Peña U.S. House of Representatives October 10, 2011 the collegian LOCAL | 5 Colonia assistance

once they receive their services. City seeks $4M to improve, install In other business, the commission awarded contracts sewer services in Villanueva, to: --Goldstar Petroleum of San Juan for the purchase FM 511-802 communities and delivery of motor fuels for the Brownsville Fire Department, Golf Center, landfill and airport By Samantha Ruiz maintenance yard; THE COLLEGIAN --Oil Patch Fuel and Supply of Brownsville for the purchase and delivery of motor fuels for the Brownsville The City of Brownsville will seek funding from the Urban System, Brownsville Police Department and Christopher Peña/collegian Texas Water Development Board to provide additional Public Works fueling facilities; and first-time sewer services to the Villanueva and FM --Mainesfield Oil Co. of Gainesville, Ga., for motor 511-802 colonias. fuels for the Public Works yard fuel facility; ‘Then a hero During its meeting last Tuesday, the city commission --ADAPCO Inc. of Sanford, Fla., for the purchase and authorized financial adviser Estrada Hinojosa & Co. Inc., delivery of mosquito control products for the Public bond counsel Fulbright & Jaworski LLP and Ambiotech Health Department and other city departments in the comes along’ Engineering Co. to submit an application to the state amount of $20.95 per gallon; agency asking for $4 million in grants and loans for the --Dell Marketing LP of Austin for the purchase and Brownsville Police Department Senior Patrol Officer projects. delivery of computer equipment for the Brownsville Main Diana G. Martinez has been honored for saving the life The Villanueva colonia is located 500 feet west of the Public Library in the amount of $111,546; of a boy. Alton Gloor intersection on Military Hwy. 281 and ends --Neuhaus & Co. Inc. of Brownsville for the purchase The Brownsville City Commission last Tuesday issued on the west side by the navigation canal. The FM 511-802 and installation of maintenance equipment for the a proclamation recognizing the officer. colonia, which intersects with 802, is in the area south of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department in the Martinez, who has worked for the department since the farm road. amount of $51,933.20; 1997, responded to a call June 30 from Belinda Circle, Planning Department Director Ben Medina told The --Jacobs Engineering Group of Dallas for the where an 11-year-old boy was “apparently dead due to Collegian Thursday afternoon that about 200 people Congestion Management Study for the Metropolitan accidental strangulation, the result of an adverse reaction live in Villanueva, which was annexed by Brownsville in Planning Organization in the amount of $132,200; to medication,” according to the proclamation. 1999. --Frontera Materials Inc. of Elsa for Type D Hot Mix The officer immediately began resuscitation efforts, The FM 511-802 colonia, which is not yet part of Asphalt materials for the City of Brownsville street getting a pulse on the victim and bringing him back to Brownsville, is getting services due to state regulations. divisions (primary level 1) in the amount of $59.95 per life. “The state mandates, or tells the city, or the closest ton of limestone and gravel; “I don’t really look at myself as a hero, I was just going utility company, to apply and extend sewer services --Upper Valley Materials of Mission for street divisions to my call,” Martinez told the commission. “Any other to those families,” Medina said, explaining why the (secondary level 2) in the amount of $72 per ton of officer would have done the same.” Brownsville Public Utilities Board has to provide services limestone and gravel; Martinez said the incident hit home because she has a to the area. --Vulcan Materials Co. of Brownville for the purchase young son. The FM 511-802 community has about 500 residents. and delivery of limestone base cover materials for the city The proclamation states that Martinez “set an example The planning department is requesting $2 million in the amount of $35.15 per cubic yard or $19 per ton; that speaks well of her training and speaks well of from the Texas Water Development Board for each of the --Red River Specialties Inc. of Comfort for the purchase officers” in the department. colonias to construct additional sewer infrastructure and and delivery of herbicide for the Public Works greens “Because of her, there is one more person walking the first-time sewer services. division and other city departments in the amount of earth,” said District 2 Commissioner Jessica Tetreau, Medina said the city will ask for an application next $14.25 per gallon; who fought back tears as she gave Martinez the framed month and it takes eight months for the state to review it. --and to Tipton Ford of Brownsville for the purchase proclamation. Besides the state grant, the city might ask for loans that and delivery of a cab and chassis Ford F550 truck for the --Samantha Ruiz will be paid back with the money charged to the residents Public Works Department in the amount of $46,457.28. Earn $100 this week

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By Francisco Garza “I would take the ticker off, if there THE COLLEGIAN were an option for that,” Guzman said. Another Facebook user, freshman Donate your plasma at Talecris Plasma Resources to Ten years ago, Facebook was not even Spanish translation major Adriana Vela, an idea in Mark Zuckerberg’s head; now, said she has also been using the website help save the lives of patients worldwide and earn any changes to the social media site affect for four years and gets on an average of more than a billion people. two times per day. up to $100 this week as a new donor. The site underwent changes last month, “They are meddling more in the life of among them the addition of a “ticker,” others,” Vela said in Spanish, referring which immediately posts any activity to the website. “I do sometimes get on made by a user’s friends. Facebook to see what is happening, but I Abigail Morales, a freshman education am really not interested in knowing what 1401 East Washington Street Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. major at UTB/TSC, says she uses everyone is doing.” Brownsville, TX Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Facebook two to five hours a day and Asked what she would change on the (956) 982-0445 Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. found the site’s new look confusing at the layout, Vela replied she would take the beginning. ticker off. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Despite complaints about the changes, “It’s complicated if you are not used www.talecrisplasma.com Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to it,” said Morales, who has used the Facebook seems to have no intention to website for the last three years. reversing the site to its previous form; in Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. She said the ticker would be more fact, it is hoping to introduce a new profile tolerable if it did not update so quickly. titled “timeline” in the near future. Ileana Guzman, a freshman For more information regarding the management major, said she is logged on timeline profile, visit www. facebook. Facebook all the time and has been using com/about/timeline it for four years. October 10, 2011 6 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT the collegian Carol Welsman to open SHOTS & LABELS first day of jazz festival By Leslie Annette Lopez Miss Peggy Lee,” including $10 for senior citizens and THE COLLEGIAN “Fever,” “Do I Love You” children under 12, and $5 and “Lover.” for students with a valid ID. The Brownsville Latin Welsman has written The Latin Jazz Festival Jazz Festival kicks off its about 50 songs. She has will continue through 15th annual celebration at written music for artists Sunday, as follows: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with such as Celine Dion, Ray --Frontera Tribute to a concert by internationally Charles, Chrissie Hynde, Chick Corea at 8 p.m. acclaimed singer and Vittorio Grigolo, Princess Thursday on East Adams pianist Carol Welsman in Stephanie of Monaco and and 12th streets. Admission the UTB/TSC Arts Center. Alessandro Safina. is free. Arts Center Director Dan The artist is looking --Latin Jazz Jam with Barnard said he is delighted forward to her first visit to Chuchito Valdés, 8 p.m. about having Welsman as a Brownsville. Friday at Shenanigan’s guest performer. “I am Irish Pub & Grill, “I would describe her honored to 2451 Pablo Kisel Blvd. as smooth jazz, very, very be the first Admission is free. listenable and we are performer,” --Night at the Copa excited to partner with W e l s m a n Reunion, 7 p.m. the Brownsville Society said. “It Saturday in the Jacob for the Performing Arts will be Brown Auditorium, 600 to bring her performance wonderful Carol Welsman International Blvd. Tickets to Brownsville,” Barnard to play, as I am coming are $30 and reserved tables said. with my band, who happen for six are $300. A native of Toronto, to all be of Latin roots. --Grand Reunion at the Héctor Aguilar/collegian photos Rene Camacho, bass, from Capitol Theatre, 2 to 10 Canada, Welsman attended Name: Israel Garcia II Arizona with Mexican p.m. Sunday in front of the York Mills Collegiate Classification: Sophomore Institute in Toronto and heritage; Jimmy Branly, Capitol Theatre, corner of Major: Management Berklee College of Music in drums and percussion, 11th and East Levee streets. Clothing: T-shirt, Ross ($2); slim-fit jeans, Vans store ($30); Cons tennis Boston. Cuban-American; and Admission is free. shoes, Ross ($25) She will perform songs Ramon Stagnaro, guitar, For more entertainment Accessories: Purity ring, church ($15); skateboard, American Athletics from her recent album, “I Peruvian-American.” news, visit ($50) Like Men: Reflections of Tickets are $15 for adults, utbcollegian.com. Who/what inspires your style? “[Skateboarder] Nick Trapasso.” Describe your style in three words: “Mellow, simple and comfortable.” Sting Radio to join nationwide event --Compiled by Marlane Ashley Rodriguez By Alexandra Gracia Leslie Barrientos, Sting Radio station THE COLLEGIAN manager, said the station is heavily promoting College Radio Day, including BMX, skateboarding, rap battles and posting fliers across campus. live graffiti art will take place during Today, Cantu and the rest of the Sting College Radio Day, scheduled from 9 a.m. Radio team will promote College Radio to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on Ringgold Road Day at 7:30 a.m. on KBFM (104.1) and and the Cavalry Hall lawn. KHKZ-FM (106.3), then at 8:40 a.m. on College Radio Day is a national event KURV-AM (710). to “raise a greater, national awareness of The event will feature a DJ competition, the many college and high school radio live graffiti art, local vendors, arts and stations that operate in North America crafts, food sales and various giveaways by encouraging people who would not throughout the day. normally listen to college radio to do so on Students from Weslaco High School, this day,” according to its website. Weslaco East High School, Harlingen Sting Radio is among 320 stations South High School and Palmview High across the nation, including KVRS-FM school’s station, KYCP-FM (97.7) will Club (91.7) from the University of Texas at attend. spotlight Austin and WPIR Radio from the Pratt Carlos Solitaire, vice president of the RENE CARDONA JR./collegian Institute in New York City, which are Student Radio Club, said the club will Members of C.H.A.N.G.E. include (front row, from left) Adviser and history Assistant Professor Philip Samponaro, Treasurer Audra participating. volunteer by setting up everything Sting Pancoast, Vice President Niccale Alibin, President David Hernandez, Historian Viki Martinez and Adviser and Student Health Student Media Coordinator Susie Cantu Radio needs and will be a judge for the rap Services Director Eugenia Curet. Second row: Brenda Joyas, Janie Marin, Carol Arita, Daniel Mares and Sergio Salma. Third row: found out about the event through emails battle. Solitaire said he thinks it is great Julissa Buentello and Michael Padron. Last row: Chayse Sundt, Macedenio Cariaga and Andrew Hernandez. from College Radio Day founders Rob that Sting Radio is part of the national Established: Summer II 2010 Quicke and Peter Kreten. event. Purpose: CHANGE’s objective is to provide a system of support and “A lot of us were sent emails by the “College radio has always been more advancement for the gay community among people of every spectrum, whether College Radio Day team,” Cantu said. “It about supporting underground artists, it be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or straight. Through social networking looked really interesting and I did a little local artists, pretty much nothing you’d and civic engagement, we hope to accomplish a more diverse and dynamic more research on it and by the time my hear on top 40,” he said. “They cater to community that offers a structure of support, a threshold of strength and an staff got here I was really excited about a different audience, I mean, it’s still for overall sense of unity for all members alike. it and a month before, we decided to everybody, but you normally don’t hear a President: David Hernandez Jr. participate.” lot of mainstream stuff on college radio. Vice President: Niccale Alibin Cantu said many universities across College Radio Day is awesome because Treasurer: Audra Pancoast North America have not been able to Sting Radio has been active for about Secretary: Rene Cardona Jr. maintain FM towers because of budget three years. It really does put Sting Radio Meetings: 6 p.m. every Friday in the SET-B third-floor conference room. cuts or other reasons, so they have to [on the map]. It’s for the students, it makes Activities: Gay monologues, speech rallies, open forums, fundraising and any keep up with social networking. They’ve it that much more special.” other event that may be brought up to help promote the awareness of issues been moving toward Internet-only For Sting Radio, College Radio Day among the GLBT community. This week, the following activities are planned: radio stations or other ways to keep the means informing the students and Coming Out Stories on the Mic, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Endowment Courtyard; radio station moving with the times and community about Sting Radio. celebration of National Coming Out Day at College Radio Day, 9 a.m.-4:30 becoming innovative. College Radio Day “We are here, Sting Radio is here, we p.m. Tuesday, with a drawing for a free T-shirt and tickets to the “Coming aims to build listenership. have a voice and we are here to serve you Out Monologues”; “Coming Out Stories” film and discussion , 7:30-10 p.m. “They’ve asked us to come up with entertainment and music,” Cantu said. Wednesday in Salon Cassia; mock weddings to promote marriage equality, 11 special programming and everyone across “We are here to serve our students, to a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the Gazebos; “Coming Out Monologues,” 8 p.m. Friday North America that is a participant is have a learning environment for students and 7:00 p.m. Saturday in the SET-B Lecture Hall. celebrating College Radio Day through and to serve our campus community. The Dues: One-time due of $20 their on air-programming and events benefit of College Radio Day is that we are Membership requirements: Payment of dues on campus, so each of these schools bigger than just Sting Radio. I love that For more information, contact: Hernandez at (956) 525-9097, Alibin at that are participating are expected to do they incorporate all stations, whether they (956) 579-1602, Cardona at (956) 456-0716 or Pancoast at (956) 639-2712 or send something so that we can all be heard on be small or huge stations, and we all have an email to [email protected] that one day, to combine all the stations to the equal spotlight and we’re all coming really up that listenership,” Cantu said. together on that day.” --Compiled by Marlane Ashley Rodriguez October 10, 2011 the collegian | 7

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Brownsville, festejará la primer Hispana. disposición Por parte de UTB, se Feria Fronteriza del Libro de “ S e r á n del consulado expondrá la obra “Las ranas”, de la ciudad con exposiciones d í a s su colección Tony Broadwick, y “El último de libros, pinturas, películas, dedicados de pinturas fuego” de Sharaf Rehman, obras de teatro, lecturas, a la “Tiempo de presidente del departamento actividades didácticas, entre palabra, al danzón”, que de comunicación. Ambas otras. libro y a la será exhibida obras serán dirigidas por “La feria es una iniciativa reflexión”, durante la el profesor.El ensamble de cuyo propósito fundamental d i j o feria. cuerdas de UTB, dirigido por es recobrar el gusto por Quilantán- “Contaremos la profesora de música Martha la lectura”, dijo Rodolfo Arenas. con otra Placeres, deleitará al público Quilantán-Arenas, cónsul de A l c o l e c c i ó n con muestras de música clásica México en Brownsville. “Los evento se de Kahlo y contemporánea. avances tecnológicos han s u m a r o n t i t u l a d a También se contará con incrementado la curiosidad d o c e “ F a u n a ” la presencia de percusiones de la gente hacia otro tipo de casas editoras diferentes con la que conmemoraremos prehispánicas por David entretenimiento, dejando de y, durante este espacio, el aniversario del zoológico López, director de Tunkul lado a los libros”. además de la muestra de Gladys Porter”, dijo Evangelina UTB. SERGIO SALAZARCollegian Quilantán-Arenas, en sus libros, varios escritores harán García-Moreno, cónsul para La conferencia literaria Nombre: Sandra Jasso Fuentes anteriores adscripciones, presentaciones sobre sus Asuntos Culturales, Promoción “Letras en el Estuario” hará Edad: 22 años ha participado en eventos obras. Comercial y Acervo. gala con su presencia en el Especialidad: Educación en español con similares de nivel internacional La feria contará con la A su vez, se expondrán las evento durante tres días. sub-especialidad en biología en Sudamérica. presencia de la escritora fotografías de Charles Cecil y La feria abrirá sus puertas Clasificación:Estudiante de último año “Me enteré con estupefacción infantil Vivian Mansour cartelones del cine mexicano de 6 a 9 p.m. Todas las Fecha de graduación: Diciembre de que Brownsville nunca ha Manzur, autora de títulos del Archivo Cinematográfico presentaciones son gratuitas y 2011 tenido una feria del libro”, dijo como “La vida útil de Pillo Agrasánchez. abiertas al público. Promedio: 3.5 el cónsul. “Entonces, compartí Polilla”, “El enmascarado de A las 6:30 p.m., de miércoles Para más información, llame Ciudad natal: Matamoros, Tamaulipas, esta inquietud con las lata”, “El peinado de la tía a viernes, se proyectarán las al teléfono 542-2051 o envíe México autoridades de la universidad Chofi”, “La mala del cuento” y películas “Pedro Páramo”, un correo electrónico a Reconocimientos: Lista del Decano, y rápidamente decidieron “Fuiste tú”. “Doña Bárbara” y “La rosa [email protected]. Otoño 2007-Primavera 2010; beca de abrazar el proyecto”. Cristina Kahlo, sobrina blanca”, respectivamente. Excelencia Académica en Primavera de La feria se inaugurará el día nieta de la pintora mexicana Estas proyecciones están 2010 Pasatiempos: “Pintar y leer”. ¿Cuáles son tus metas? “Actualmente Conferencia literaria el miércoles mi primera meta es graduarme de la universidad. Después de eso quiero tratar Por Viridiana Zúñiga cuentos, poesías y ensayos. Rodríguez y González PROGRAMA de conseguir un trabajo como maestra y Editora de español Cerca de 18 escritores de obras fungen como organizadores Miércoles, ITEC Center adquirir experiencia por lo menos por dos literarias se darán cabida en el de este evento. El Ateneo de 5 a 6 p.m. años, ya que para poder aplicar para mi congreso. El orador principal en esta Literario José Ensayo “Juan Rulfo: Palabra e imagen”, maestría en San Antonio en la universidad “Tendremos autores de ocasión será el célebre poeta Arrese, en por Roberto De la Torre Incarnate Word, que es mi siguiente meta a Tamaulipas, Cd. de México, Héctor Carreto, profesor colaboración “Obra poética de Marisa Avilés”, por largo plazo, necesito por lo menos de uno a Nuevo León y Veracruz, de la Universidad Nacional Joaquín Peña Arana dos años de experiencia”. con el por parte de México”, dijo Autónoma de México, JueVes en el ITEC Center Actividades escolares: “Entré al club Departamento González. “De Estados Unidos recipiente de numerosos de 5 a 6 p.m. de Estudiantes Internacionales cuando de Lenguas vendrán de Corpus Christi, San reconocimientos de los que Presentación de libro “Feminismo en entré a la universidad, en el que una de M o d e r n a s , Antonio, McAllen, Harlingen, destacan el Premio Nacional la poesía de Alfonsina Storni” de Conchita las actividades más importantes que se HÉCTOR CARRETO presentará la Edinburg, Pharr y Weslaco”. de Poesía de Aguascalientes, Hinojosa realizan es vender comida para juntar X Conferencia El congreso se presentará en el Efraín Huerta, Raúl Ensayo “La ausencia caótica” fondos para los viajes”. Literaria “Letras en el la Feria Fronteriza del Libro, Garduño y el Internacional Reflexiones sobre Miércoles de ceniza de Actividades extracurriculares: Estuario” del miércoles al organizada por el consulado Luis Cerduna, entre otros. Elvia Ardalani, por Ramiro Rodríguez “Actualmente no trabajo, debido a que es sábado, en el marco de la Feria de México en Brownsville y la Las obras del escritor han Viernes, tercer piso de mi último semestre y estoy haciendo mi Fronteriza del Libro y del Mes Universidad de Texas, los días sido traducidas al italiano, SET-B de 2:45 a 9 p.m. “Student Teaching”. Pero durante la mayor de la Herencia Hispana. miércoles y jueves. El viernes, francés, inglés y húngaro. Lectura de creación: Poesía; por Silvia parte de mi carrera trabajé en Iniciativa Este evento, realizado el evento tendrá lugar en el El evento será abierto a Mar, María Dolores Mendiola y Edna Ochoa de Empleo para Estudiantes (SEI por sus anualmente en las tercer piso de SET-B. todo público y dará inicio el Lectura de creación: Cuento; por siglas en inglés) en UTB”. instalaciones de UTB/TSC, Aquellos escritores miércoles a las 5:30 p.m. en la Verónica Gaitán, Erika Garza y Joaquín ¿Cuál es tu inspiración? “Mi mamá, es está dedicado a reunir el mexicanos que no cruzan la explanada central del Centro Peña Arana una mujer trabajadora”. talento, creatividad y aporte frontera, tendrán una sesión Internacional de Tecnología, Obra literaria. Bodegón (E.A., 2011), por ¿Cuál sería tu trabajo ideal? “Sería literario de renombrados en Matamoros en el museo Educación y Comercio Alejandro Rosales Lugo trabajar como maestra de ciencias, que es escritores de la región Casamata el día sábado. (ITECC, por sus siglas en Lectura de creación: Poesía, por Elvia lo que más me llama la atención”. fronteriza y ciudades vecinas. “El Ateneo Literario José inglés). Ardalani, Lino García Jr. y Rossy Evelin ¿Qué técnicas usas para estudiar? “Letras en el Estuario es un Arrese fue el que tuvo la “Aquellos interesados en Limá “Yo no soy una persona muy visual y, a congreso que nació hace 10 iniciativa de organizar un la palabra escrita, verán en Lectura de creación: Cuento, por Roberto la hora de estudiar, tengo que volver a años con el propósito de dar congreso para aquellos la conferencia un ejemplo De la Torre, Ramiro Rea y Ramiro Rodríguez rehacer mis notas, ya que si no lo hago, no una voz a los escritores de escritores de Tamaulipas y para sus aptitudes creativas”, Lectura de creación: Poesía, por Javier me acuerdo de lo que vi en la clase”. las comunidades mexicanas Texas que desearan exponer dijo González. “Los que no, Villarreal, Alejandro Cabada Fernández y ¿Cuál es tu consejo para los alumnos y estadounidenses de la sus obras y de esa manera, tendrán la oportunidad de Julie Corpus Obra literaria. Revista Literaria de nuevo ingreso? “Mi consejo sería frontera y más adentro”, crear vínculos entre los conocer a aquellos que hacen Novosantanderino, por Juan Antonio que le echen todas las ganas a sus clases dijo Juan Antonio González, mismos autores”, dijo Ramiro del arte escrito, su profesión”. González-Cantú, Editor desde el principio, porque puede ser que profesor del Departamento de Rodríguez, profesor adjunto Para más información, Conferencia Magistral, por Héctor los básicos, para la mayoría, parezcan ser Lenguas Modernas. del Departamento de Lenguas ingrese a www.ateneoliterario. Carreto clases difíciles, pero en realidad no lo son. En la conferencia se Modernas y presidente de blogspot.com expondrán mayormente Lo difícil viene ya cuando eres estudiante dicho círculo literario. de último año. Bueno, al menos eso fue lo que me sucedió”. Anécdota: “Recuerdo que cada vez que Visítanos en Ceramigatos hacíamos un grupo de estudio para mis clases de español o biología, me divertía Nailea Rivas, una estudiante de arte de tercer mucho con mis compañeros. Casi todas las www. año, se sienta afuera del edificio del Complejo veces que nos juntamos, nos moríamos de de Educación y Negocios el martes pasado y le risa en la biblioteca y nos reíamos aún más utbcollegian. aplica una primera capa de pintura acrílica blanca cuando la gente se quejaba por el relajo a su escultura de un gato para su clase de que hacíamos”. diseño tridimensional. com --Recopilado por Viridiana Zúñiga Héctor Aguilar/ Collegian October 10, 2011 10 | ON CAMPUS the collegian

replied: “I think it makes sense that COLOR we want to select a mascot that we can Continued from Page 1 design a costume for. I know with the scorpion, we always had that problem, don’t want something generic like a lion where we worked with companies to or a tiger that doesn’t make any sense design a mascot costume for us but here ... It could be a bird, it could be a the problem has always been that the flower.” scorpion is just a very unique insect and Student Life Director Sergio Martinez any costume designs or models just kept said the university has created a mascot looking like an insect, or cockroach or a committee to help the administration lobster, and it never really looked like a come up with a Blackboard contest and scorpion.” offer ideas for UTB’s new mascot. Asked if TSC will keep the scorpion as “We have representatives from various its mascot, Martinez replied: “TSC has groups on campus, Student Government, always been the Scorpions. It’s not about faculty senate reps, staff reps, keeping; they are the Scorpions.” representatives from some of our spirit Chayse Sundt, a freshman English teams like the Cyclones, representatives major and member of the mascot from Creative Services, and News and committee, said they are not limiting Information, as well as some people their sources to the Facebook and from Student Affairs,” Martinez said Blackboard polls. about the members of the committee. Sundt said there is an unofficial Barnes & Noble Bookstore gift cards of mascot page on Facebook where $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to the students are posting their ideas. He said first-, second- and third-place winners in the committee is thinking about having the Blackboard contest, Martinez said. a marine animal that would relate to the He said the mascot should represent Brownsville slogan “On the border, by the region and not be the same as local the sea.” high school mascots in the community. “We found out that a student created a In the contest, participants must write a Facebook page and we don’t know who, paragraph explaining why UTB should we’re trying to figure that out, but some choose that particular mascot and how of the most popular discussions were that mascot represents the school. the stingrays, Texicans and the monarch Asked if UTB will have a student butterfly,” Sundt said. wearing the mascot costume, Martinez

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E E L I T EPPromotions October 10, 2011 THE COLLEGIAN SPORTS |11 Scorpions tag the Steers The Peanut Gallery Three more games for the Women’s Soccer Team this week Are WE ready for some football? By Alejandro Rivera We are scoring and we are improving everything, Sports Editor By Alejandro Rivera ferent. We’re like the every single thing, passing October seems to be the Sports Editor distant cousin to the month to test the mettle and shooting. Everything.” Texas cities to the north. Sophomore forward Late last month I of the UTB/TSC Women’s achieved another solar Maybe it’s because we’re Laura Luis led the team Soccer Team as they play revolution in my life. so close to the border, with three goals. She scored three games this week. For those of you who maybe it’s because we the first goal 15 minutes The Scorpions will face skipped science class in, don’t win much down into the first half, as well as Texas A&M International well, grade school, that here. I know, I’m a Porter High School University at 8 p.m. scoring the fourth and fifth means I had a birthday. graduate. Our greatest Tuesday at Scorpion Soccer goals of the game. The fifth My birthdays have achievement when I was Field in a non-conference goal came off a lost ball by never been anything the Steer goalkeeper. Luis special and therefore there was making it on matchup. This will be the “ESPN SportsCenter” team’s third home game found the loose ball and never anything worth kicked it in. writing about, but this for our losing streak. in it’s current home stand. Listen, I’m not say- The women defeated the Forwards Leah Russell year was a trifle dif- and Samantha Garcia ferent. This year expe- ing you’re not resil- Dustdevils 2-1 in overtime ient, you are. Anybody added the other two goals rienced some Univer- on Sept. 1 for the first win who convinces them- of the first half for the sity of Texas football. of the year. selves that Taco Bell ichelle errano ollegian Scorpions 5-0 lead at No, not the Longhorns The team then travels M S /C is Mexican food has to Scorpion forward Isadora Freitas keeps her eyes on the ball as she battles Alicia Reyes but rather the Univer- to Austin to face Huston- halftime. be, well, something. of the Texas College Lady Steers during Thursday’s game on the Scorpion Soccer Field. Freitas added the final sity of Texas at San Tillotson University on The Scorpions took the game 6 to 0. Antonio Roadrunners! We would be great Thursday, followed by a goal with 7:21 left in the tailgaters because we keeping the ball on their midfielder Isadora Freitas game as her shot hit the left My good friend, and trip to Waxahachie to meet ex-Collegian editor, are great at grilling, opponent’s side of the field said. “Like how we play. We pole and bounced in the net Southwestern Assemblies John Strubelt invited drinking and congre- and outshooting the Steers are trying to be better every for the final tally. of God University on me to San Antonio to gating in parking lots 32-1 for the decisive 6-0 game. Every single practice On Oct. 1, the Scorpions Saturday. experience the excite- but, unfortunately, we win. The victory moved we try, we play hard, we kicked off the month The women faced Bacone ment of it all. Now be- are just not there for the Scorpions to an overall practice hard to be better. all the other necessi- College last Saturday at with a 4-1 defeat of Texas ing the pessimist (dic- record of 7-2-1 and 3-0 Three weeks ago I said, “we Wesleyan University. Goals ties a football program home. For results, see the in conference play. It also are just starting” but now tionary.com it) that were scored by Laura I am, I anticipated a needs. It’s an expen- story at utbcollegian.com. marked the fifth win in a we are playing together. Luis, Danielle Lea, Helen one-sided game and boy sive little endeavor. The Scorpions dominated row for the women. Everybody is helping “Waggi” Wagstaff and Leah was I right. Thing is, I believe that at one the Texas College Steers “We talk about everybody and that’s why I point the Valley will see in a match last Thursday, Russell. I thought we’d be get- everything,” sophomore think we are getting better. ting the beating but it a Scorpion team on the wasn’t the case. At the gridiron. We have that end of the game, which kind of spirit to make Men’s soccer team starting to gel was a UTSA 54-7 vic- it happen. For now, we tory, I was utterly im- should continue to sup- Six wins and a tie in the last seven games played pressed. The team is port our teams that in its first year. First- play now. They are all By Alejandro Rivera Steers were not carrying amazing athletes that a backup goalkeep, which year programs aren’t Sports Editor meant to look that good. help UTB/TSC com- A popular adage says, “It’s left defenseman Aaron Del pete in volleyball, soc- Hierro to play a position he They should have little not how you start but how players with no tal- cer, golf and baseball. hadn’t played before. With you finish.” Though this ent and no real reason Year after year, they a less-than-experienced statement may be true, the to be on the football strive for excellence and goalkeeper between the middle is just as important. field, but it wasn’t the give your school a good The UTB/TSC Men’s posts, the Scorpions would case. These guys were name. People outside Soccer Team has won six take advantage, scoring four big and impressive. the Valley now know and tied once in its last goals in the final 12 minutes All this got me think- who the Scorpions are because of their play seven games, giving them of the game. Midfielder Orrin ing: Will UTB/TSC ever and thanks to them a 6-3-2 overall record Farrell scored the third have such a program our athletics’ depart- with a conference mark of goal and forward DeAndre and if it did, would ment will expand in the 4-0-1. The Scorpions look Brown scored the fourth we be prepared for it? goal with five minutes left Well, if I may be al- not-so-distant future. to continue playing well, Which sport will it in the game. Howard scored lowed to crush your little heading into Austin to face be? Probably softball Huston-Tillotson University his second of the game hopes and dreams, the answer is NO, and you and track and field to on Thursday, followed by a 90 seconds later on a play know I meant it because begin with and then trip to Waxahachie to meet where he sprinted across the I used all caps to type it. after, who knows what Southwestern Assemblies of middle and, with an assist else we might get. Bigger Sergio Salazar/Collegian from Jorge Cantu, found The truth is we don’t God University on Saturday. UTB/TSC defender Ous Senghore and forward Jorge Cantu celebrate after Cantu have the mindset need- programs equal bigger “We’re getting more scored a goal against Texas College Thursday night on the Scorpion Soccer Field. UTB/ himself behind the defense school. To those of you for the goal. The final goal ed for a football pro- confident,” Head Coach Dan TSC defeated the Steers 6-1. gram in this area, which who can’t justify why we was scored by Cantu with Balaguero said in regard to A pitcher’s duel of sorts kick. Howard would bring it is sad because in Texas, even bother with sports less than a minute left in the his team’s success. “I think was the story for most of home for the lead. This was football plays second I say this–the bigger the game. that just comes with time.” the first half as neither team his fourth penalty kick in the fiddle to no sport. If you name, the more impor- “We’re starting to gel could gain the advantage last six games. “We started the game don’t believe me, just tant your degree will be. now,” added team captain over their competition. The “We’ve had quite a few this slowly,” Balaguero said. Netflix: “Friday Night Last time I checked a Steve Howard. “At the start stalemate would not last season,” Howard said. “I’ve “We’ve done that the last Lights” and find out for UTB/TSC degree beats a degree from the In- there was a lot of new faces, forever as the Scorpions been lucky to put them away, few games. That’s something yourself. I’ve lived in stitute of La Southmost a lot of freshmen, but now scored with just under four especially this one because we’re going to correct bigger cities away from any day, mostly because we’re starting to get to know minutes left in the first half this was the second [goal], because we can’t have these the Valley and I can tell I made up that school. each other and play better. on a loose ball that had so we needed to score to get teams hanging around. The you the mentality is dif- It’s coming together at the been kicked around a bit on top, so I had to put it in.” first 15 minutes we struggle, right time of the season, so after a Scorpion corner kick. The game seemed to be then we start playing the it’s looking good.” Freshman forward Jorge shaping up as a 90-minute last 30. What we have to do The men faced Oklahoma’s Cantu, having just entered fight but three minutes is start playing [early] like Bacone College last Saturday the game about 10 minutes later on a breakaway by we finish the games. These at home. For results see the earlier, gave the Scorpions forward Leigh Veidman, TC games become dogfights. story at utbcollegian.com. the early lead. goalkeeper Alexis Garcia If [Texas College] keep 11 The team showed they A Steer penalty kick eight came out to challenge the men on the field tonight, have what it takes to get the minutes into the second half play, was beat and he took who knows what happens. job done last Thursday at tied the game but not for out Veidman to avoid the All in all, I feel like the home as they capitalized on long as TC would commit score. The play drew a red performance was great, a the Texas College Steers’ lack a foul in the box to give the card for Garcia, who was credit to the guys who find a of depth. Scorpions their own penalty ejected as a result. The way to win.” October 10, 2011 12 | ON CAMPUS the collegian VISTAsummit

Michelle Serrano/collegian photos Christopher Peña/collegian Besteiro Middle School Principal Alma Cardenas Rubio shares her struggles and successes in college and in teaching during the University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa speaks Thursday, the second and final day of the Vista Summit held VISTA Summit panel. on the UTB/TSC campus. Also shown are UT-Brownsville President Juliet V. García (from left), UT-Pan American President Robert S. Nelsen and UT System Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs David B. Prior. Humble beginnings Mothers emphasize Prominent Valley figures recount their stories at summit childrens’ future By Francisco Garza “I feel like I was born here, because I By Alexandra Gracia Sitting in the audience of the Student THE COLLEGIAN was raised here,” Villarreal said. “This is THE COLLEGIAN Union’s Gran Salon were local, state and where I was raised, educated and molded national leaders in education, health An IBC senior vice president, a into who I am today.” Elizabeth Llongueras’ son Jose Pablo and business, including Francisco G. Brownsville city commissioner, an Daniel P. King, superintendent for the graduated from the UTB/TSC’s Math and Cigarroa, chancellor of the UT System; award-winning middle school principal PSJA School District and a University Science Academy with a bachelor’s degree Nancy Cantor, chancellor of Syracuse and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school of Texas-Pan American graduate, spoke at age 16 and is in Baltimore, Md., for a University; and Evan Smith, editor in superintendent all shared their stories about his humble beginnings in the Rio post-baccalaureate medical internship at chief of The Texas Tribune. last Thursday at the Vista Summit. Grande Valley after his family moved John Hopkins University. Cantor explained how a city and a “A $500 scholarship in the Hispanic here from Delaware when he was 3. “He graduated last year, finished his university can influence one another world is a million dollars,” Alma Cardenas “We came here in 1957, I was the fifth bachelor’s degree with a 3.99 GPA and I and how the university is responsible for Rubio, the principal of Besteiro Middle of 10 children,” King said. can tell you 10, 12 years ago, you would contributing to the city’s prosperity. School, said during the panel discussion He said the reason his family moved have never known this about him, he “Higher education plays a critical role titled “The Impact of the Rio Grande was because his father decided to become was just a happy, well-adjusted kid,” in broadening the middle class and that’s Valley on My Life,” held in the Student a minister and help those in need. From Llongueras told an audience Thursday why we’re all here today,” Cantor said, Union’s Gran Salon. the time he was a toddler to age 7, King during the Vista Summit panel discussion adding that UT-Brownsville and UT-Pan distributed food, clothing and religious titled “What We Want for Our Children.” American have created campuses “with materials in bracero camps. Other panelists were Yolanda Guerrero, deep roots in your communities and King became emotional as he recounted Gloria Guajardo and Carmelita Tello, all that’s what we’re here to talk about.” his childhood. of whom shared their dreams for their But no matter how different Syracuse “Farmers dropped off produce and children. and the UT campuses may appear, both other food because they knew--they The panel emphasized the impact of confront borders of all kinds, some knew what my parents were doing, and education in the Rio Grande Valley and geographical and others that are just as they knew that we had no money,” the why the Valley and the University of formidable. superintendent said, his voice breaking. Texas System must collectively create “Even though Syracuse has a long When he graduated from high school, conditions that will nourish a rich future tradition of fighting for justice, we were PSJA Independent School District Supt. Daniel King is overcome his parents told him college was the only a center in the movements for abolition by emotion Thursday as he desribes growing up in a close-knit for the region’s children. migrant community during the VISTA Summit panel titled “The option but that he would have to get there “What was important for my children, and women’s suffrage, we’re still facing Impact of the Rio Grande Valley on My Life.” on his own. and it’s made such a huge difference, is great barriers,” Cantor said. “Here on the “My parents told me you are going to that my children were always surrounded border, in a place of constant transition Cardenas Rubio said the reason she college, we can’t help you and we are not by people who believe that they were and multiple identities, you as a is where she is in life was because she signing anything,” King said, explaining the future of this community,” said university face these obstacles as you seek received a $500 scholarship to UTB/ that his parents were against getting Llongueras, a teacher at Hanna High in Juliet [García’s] words and I quote: ‘to TSC after winning the Rio Grande Valley loans to pay for his college tuition. School. “Nobody ever told them they embrace the nuances in the interface, Regional Science Fair competition. If it had not been for scholarships and couldn’t do something, least of all me. with languages, monetary systems, when She said that winning the fair set up a sacrifices, such as living in fire stations, Educators touched their lives profoundly history and cultural movements blend chain of events that would one day lead he would have not been able to afford and every day they heard they could and blur with one another.’ So as anchor her to win the state’s Principal of the Year college. achieve their dreams. … We must give institutions of higher education, whether award. Sonia Falcon, senior vice president every child an opportunity to realize their public or private, we share a common District 4 City Commissioner and for commercial lending at International dreams. We don’t know if those dreams responsibility toward our public mission. UTB/TSC graduate John Villarreal said Bank of Commerce, also spoke. Falcon are big or small. We just have to foster As institutions in metropolitan areas with that although he was born in Houston, said UT-Pan American had a huge impact the environment where they feel safe and urgent need, we must get to work on a Brownsville has always been his home. on her life. secure so they can thrive.” message and tackle problems.”

make sure America stays No. 1.” “We want the summit to be an open As Nelsen said in the conference, the Regional and state leaders gathered exchange of ideas from the mothers of theme of the summit is “when you know OPENER Wednesday and Thursday on the UTB/ our students to the visionary leaders of there is more, you want more.” Continued from Page 1 TSC campus to share ideas on how to public-policy institutions in Washington. Thursday, the leaders finished the two- trail in economic achievement and all of us, improve the economy and education in the … All have voices that should and must be day conference by emphasizing the need whether we are Anglo or we are African- Rio Grande Valley. heard,” he said. for a medical school in the Valley. The American or we are Asian-American … Hosted by the University of Texas García’s speech focused on the Valley’s four panelists all agreed that the Valley all of us will suffer the consequences of System, the Vista Summit focused on hardships and achievements, such as is in need of an emphasis on science, economic underperformance.” the problems of the Rio Grande Valley poverty and the success of the chess teams. mathematics, engineering and technology He said 6.1 million Hispanic children and possible solutions. Other speakers She asked rhetorical questions to point to improve economic and health issues. are living in poverty—the highest, fastest- included UT-Brownsville President Juliet out the condition of the region. Garcia said she would like UT- rising group. V. García, UT-Pan American President “Should choosing to live close to family Brownsville to be known as the university “This is intolerable … because we look Robert Nelsen and UT System Chancellor mean having to work in low-paying jobs that produces the most STEM teachers in around our area and those of us that are Francisco C. Cigarroa. and live unhealthier lives?” she asked. the nation. building the future, we don’t see … poverty Before the Vista Summit began, García Nelsen presented his thoughts on how The panelists said this can be done by in the colonias. To be sure it’s there, but told The Collegian that “people are coming to address the problems in the Valley. His starting the Uteach program in the Valley. what we see is opportunity and what we see to figure out how to make a difference in speech centered on how despite setbacks, Uteach is a curriculum that focuses on is the future and what we know is that if we the Valley and how to do that in a collective students still succeed. the teaching of science and mathematics. can just harness education and bring our way, not in competition with each other, “It used to be called the ‘Magic Valley.’ Uteach started in Austin and has spread young Latino population up through the but in cooperation with each other.” It was called the Magic Valley because you throughout the nation, and this coming educational channels, into the university She said the discussion is already could grow anything here with water, but January the program will launch in the system, excite them with what we know is successful because of the collaboration that is not the magic of the Valley. The Valley. their innate talent, then we can create an among the UT System’s education leaders. magic of the Valley is the people,” he said. “It can be successful, it has been economic power that’s even greater than Cigarroa opened the summit by Despite the sobering statistics, the successful elsewhere, we know how to what we have right now in Texas and we explaining the mission of the conference opening conference concluded with an do it, and it will make a difference,” said can improve … our ability to compete and and the significant role it could play in the optimistic attitude for the Summit panels David Prior, the UT System’s executive Valley’s future. to come. vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.