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of complaints regarding discrimination of protected grading classes, this Title IX report focused on student-related By Joseph Torres sexual harassment and Co-News Editor sexual misconduct. Continued on page 2 The report includes UTSA’s Faculty Senate voted against the Joint See “GI Bill benefits extended for statistics on the number Committee on Plus/Minus Grading’s (JPMC) STEM majors” of training sessions held; recommendation of a “complete discontinuation of the number of students, the plus/minus grading system at UTSA” on Oct. faculty and athletes who 17. The JPCM, composed of undergraduate stu- completed training; the dents, graduate students and faculty from multiple number of reports made and colleges at UTSA, was charged with reviewing the the number of reports that current plus/minus grading system and producing a became official cases, which recommendation to Provost Dr. Kimberly Espy. went through a resolution A student-wide email was distributed on Feb. process. 21 requesting opinions on the plus/minus grading According to the report’s system. Approximately nine percent of UTSA stu- introduction, it contains data dents participated in the survey. Out of the 2,723 Graphic by Emma Reeves on investigations that the Ti- students who participated, nearly 68% showed a By Heather Montoya duct. A link to the report with comprehensive data to tle IX Office handled during preference for whole letter grades. The survey also Co-News Editor was included in an email identify next steps in our ef- the 2018-2019 fiscal year included four alternative suggestions for the plus/ Suzanne Patrick, director of forts to communicate while without violating confidenti- minus grading system. The most popular option UTSA released its first equal opportunity services honoring confidentiality to ality and FERPA limitations. was to eliminate minus grades while adjusting the Title IX Annual Report, an and Title IX coordinator, those who report,” Patrick quality points for the remaining letter and plus outcome of the Presidential sent to the UTSA commu- said. Continued on page 2 grades. Initiative on Preventing nity on Oct. 16. While the EOS/Title IX See “421 reports made in “The Committee has voted to recommend Sexual Assault and Miscon- “The report provides us office handles a wide range 2018-2019 fiscal year” a complete discontinuation of the plus/minus grading system at UTSA consistent with student opinion expressed in the responses to the survey,” the recommendation states. “In the event that the San Antonio community plus/minus grading system is continued at UTSA and mandated university-wide, the Committee rec- ommends that, consistent with the student option participates in BestFest expressed in the survey, minus grades are discon- tinued and that quality-point awards be adjusted.” By Kayla Burford Following the Faculty Senate’s decision not to Staff Writer endorse the JPMC’s memo, a motion was made to discontinue the plus/minus grading system without Students, faculty, staff and other members of the caveats. Upon voting, the results were 15 yes, UTSA community participated in UTSA’s forty- 18 no and 5 abstained. The split decision by the second Annual BestFest on Oct. 18. Festivities in- Faculty Senate will be reported to the provost, and cluded the Rowdy Rampage Fireworks Spectacular, the plus/minus grading system remains in effect at a guest performance from Grammy award-winning UTSA. artist Daya, food booths, carnival rides and games. “I love BestFest because of all the great food that we have; it is like another State Fair of Texas here at the university,” homecoming court nominee Jerusha Thomas said. Fireworks on display at BestFest. Emilio Tavarez/The Paisano Student government Construction on new hosts T-shirt Exchange residence hall begins By Breahna Luera people I have talked to in my own con- Assistant News Editor stituency, [the T-shirt Exchange is] a great way to talk to them.” The UTSA Student Government As- In addition to using the event as a sociation (SGA) held their annual T-shirt way to speak to UTSA students, chair of Exchange on the Student Union Lawn on the Student Affairs Committee, Alicia Oct. 17. Students could donate a non- Moreno, came up with the idea to donate UTSA shirt in exchange for a SGA shirt the t-shirts they collected to an elemen- while enjoying the snacks and games. The tary school in south San Antonio so that event, funded by SGA, was put together students will have college shirts to wear by the Student Affairs Committee. for their college day. Senator for the College of Liberal “If we have the opportunity to impact and Fine Arts, Taylor Edwards, used students to start thinking of these things this event as a means to communicate early and start, not just wondering if they with students about any comments and are going to go to college, but start think- concerns they may have about things hap- ing, ‘I am going to college’ then that’s pening on campus. when we start moving the needle to the “This is just one of the ways that we right,” Moreno said. “I just saw a great reach out,” Edwards said. “Considering opportunity to bridge the gap between the amount of people who have come out this level of education and primary educa- [to general assemblies] and the amount of Photo courtesy of Alamo Architects tion.” By Jada Teague other campus resources Treanor HL, the Alamo Staff Writer for students. Architects will assemble The residency is called Guadalupe Hall. UTSA has recently start- Guadalupe Hall, named “Design teams are ed building the new fresh- after the Guadalupe River. chosen in accordance with man residence hall on the “We name many of our UT System procurement Main Campus. The con- buildings to embrace the requirements. The uni- struction of the 101,351 richness of South Texas versity issues a Request square-foot building began and Hill Country,” said this fall. It is located at the Kevin Price, senior associ- Continued on page 2 corner of Brenan Avenue ate vice president for hous- See “Guadalupe Hall and Tobin Avenue, near ing and campus services. set to be finished for Fall the Roadrunner Café and Students participate in T-shirt Exchange. Breahna Luera/The Paisano In partnership with 2021” 2 | [email protected] October 22 - October 29, 2019 421 reports made in 2018-2019 fiscal UTSA year Continued from Page 1 In addition to the statistics, assist them prior to or during the reporters quicker. The online The Main and Downtown This specific report focused only the report includes information reporting process, including the reporting link is on the UTSA Campus Student Union on student-on-student Title IX regarding reasons for employees Student Ombudsperson, Coun- Office of Equal Opportunity Ser- facilities are undergoing reports and cases. reporting, reasons for students seling Services Department and vices site under ‘file a report.’” remodeling. The Main During the period from Aug. reporting, how the office has the UTSA Peace Center.” In addition to the office’s Campus facility is upgrading 1, 2018, to July 31, 2019, there raised awareness, bystander The report states that sexual implementations, the Texas the bathrooms and meeting were 421 reports made; 103 of intervention, the Set the Expec- assault prevention training will legislature passed two laws that rooms. The Downtown these reports were classified tations campaign, the Employee be mandatory for all incoming went into effect on Sept. 1. Campus facility is upgrading as student-on-student Title IX Assistance Program, the ombud- students beginning the Fall 2020 “Senate Bill 212 requires all the information desk and reports, and only 41 of these be- sperson services, the Behavioral semester, and future reports will university employees to report game room as well as its came cases. Out of the 41 cases, Intervention Team, the UTSA include faculty-on-student data, incidents of sexual misconduct own Roadrunner Pantry. 36 were sexual misconduct Police Department, the LiveSafe staff-on-student data and ad- to the Title IX Coordinator, Construction will continue cases, while five were sexual application, the UTSA PEACE ditional EOS matters. something UTSA already had through the fall and spring harassment cases. Center, the President’s Initiative According to Patrick, increas- implemented,” Patrick said. semesters. In the same 2018-2019 fiscal on Preventing Sexual Assault ing outreach, visibility and com- “House Bill 1735 creates new year, the EOS/Title IX Office and Misconduct and the Safe munication has increased the requirements for institutional conducted 50 in-person training Campus Website. The report number of people reaching out policies on sexual harassment Texas sessions; 2,425 students com- also provides information and to the office. The office hopes to and sexual misconduct and will pleted sexual assault preven- statistics for the Student Health implement new initiatives aimed authorize civil penalties for non- tion training; 6,384 employees Services and Counseling and at creating an environment compliance.” Texas lawmakers are completed discrimination, Mental Health Services. where students feel comfortable. On Nov. 1, UTSA will launch pushing for voters to approve harassment and sexual miscon- “Not everything students “We have a new online report- its EOS and Title IX office at the Proposition 5, which will duct training and all athletic bring to the office has to go ing system that allows us to Downtown Campus in the Frio change the Texas Constitution employees and student-athletes through the formal process,” get reports in real-time by text Street Building (FS 2.422). to give 100% of the sales completed the NCAA required Patrick said. “Students should and email,” Patrick said. “This taxes from sporting goods to sexual assault training. also know that there are other allows us a more efficient way the Texas Parks and Wildlife great resources on campus to to track reports and respond to Department and the Texas Historical Commission. This money will aid in the upkeep and expansion of Texas parks and historical sites. Guadalupe Adobe Creative Proposition 5 is one of the ten propositions on the upcoming ballot on Nov. 4. Hall set Cloud available for U.S. to be UTSA By Heather Montoya software without additional costs. On the Tropical Storm Nestor sent a completed Co-News Editor website, students can click on the “Student series of tornadoes through Services” tab, and faculty and staff can Florida’s panhandle this past At the beginning of this semester, UTSA click on the “Faculty and Staff Services” weekend. Nestor became a for Fall became the first four-year public uni- tab to access Adobe Creative Cloud. tropical storm on Friday, Oct. versity in Texas designated as an Adobe Jordan Delgado, a senior cyber security 18, according to the Weather Creative Campus. The Adobe Creative major in the College of Business, has used Service, and made landfall 2021 Campus program aims to promote digital the Photoshop application that is included on Saturday. Flooded cities literacy in higher education. in the Adobe Creative Cloud. from storm surges, uprooted “It’s a wonderful opportunity for stu- Continued from Page 1 “As the first four-year public university trees and overturned cars were in Texas to be designated an Adobe Cre- dents to use these applications and learn among the damages. As the ative Campus, it shows our students that how to use them for free,” Delgado said. for Qualifications (RFQ), which resulted in storm died down to a tropical we are investing in their future to assure “I recently used Photoshop for BestFest, several submissions for consideration. These cyclone, it is expected to they have the proper tools to be successful and everyone loved it. I think it’s a great submissions were evaluated by a selection move through Georgia, North in the classroom as they prepare to tackle chance for students to work with these ap- committee that was composed of both UTSA Carolina and South Carolina. the world’s grand challenges,” Melissa plications and bring them into their careers staff and UT System staff. Alamo Architects Vito, UTSA interim vice provost for in the future.” and Treanor HL were ultimately chosen as a academic innovation, said. “Understand- While the OIT office has been renamed result of that process,” Price said. ing digital literacy also gives students an University Technology Solutions, the World One reason for the Guadalupe Hall con- additional skill that we know employers website is still the OIT website as the of- struction is the projected growth of 45,000 stu- seek. It also puts UTSA in the national fice undergoes name and operating model dents by the year 2028. The residence hall will changes. U.S. troops continued to spotlight and supports our efforts to trans- include double-occupancy rooms along with In addition to providing access to Adobe pull out of Syria on Oct. 19, form education.” easily accessible restrooms and community Creative Cloud applications, the designa- after a Turkish invasion into As an Adobe Creative Campus, UTSA spaces. The four-story building will feature tion as an Adobe Creative Campus also the region. Last week, U.S. students, faculty and staff have access to an academic resource center, study lounges, entails training and education on applica- Defense Secretary Mark Esper all Adobe Creative Cloud applications, laundry rooms, coffee shops and more. “To tion use. revealed the U.S. plans to such as Behance, Premiere Rush, Photo- enhance the campus experience for the entire “Adobe Creative Campus will host evacuate troops from Syria shop and Portfolio. Students can use the UTSA community, the coffee shop planned- events at UTSA several times a year, pro- and has specified that around applications, which can be accessed on for Guadalupe Hall will be easily accessible viding training and education, so the entire 700 troops leaving Syria desktop and mobile devices, in and out of to serve all students, faculty and staff,” Price UTSA community can benefit from these will go to western Iraq and the classroom setting. said. “Guadalupe Hall will have a multi- valuable tools,” Vito said. “We will be continue operations there. In “Students are able to create robust purpose room that can be used for student planning more events during the spring se- Iraq, the U.S. plans to defend digital portfolios to support both their collaboration, meetings and programs and will mester to help familiarize students with the the country and perform classroom and career-related activities, be open to all students, no matter where they benefits of using Adobe Creative Cloud.” their counter-ISIS mission. regardless of their area of study,” Vito live. Our current residential communities also According to Vito, the Office of Digital Approximately 200-300 said. “With greater usage in the classroom have community spaces for programming and Learning is in the process of hiring a staff troops are said to remain in and in individual courses, students have group study.” member whose main responsibility will southern Syria. the opportunity to use a variety of differ- Guadalupe Hall is exclusively for first-year ent tools, becoming proficient in digital be to educate students on using Adobe students. literacy.” Creative Cloud. “Guadalupe Hall was designed with student The cost of this service is included in For more information on accessing the Science success in mind. Retention and graduation tuition and fees, so students, faculty and Adobe Creative Cloud, visit the OIT web- rates for students living on-campus during staff can go to the Office of Information site, utsa.edu/oit. their first year are consistently higher than for Technology (OIT) website and access the Scientists released a study on those living off-campus, especially for first- Oct. 17 that warns of detected generation students. Guadalupe Hall expands movement in the Garlock the residential experience to a greater number Fault. This is the first time that of first-year students and will ease the transi- movement in the Garlock Fault, tion to college for new students while provid- which runs through southern ing a support system that fosters success,” YOU’VE EARNED IT, NOW... California, has been recorded. Associate Vice Provost for Student Success While the fault is going through Tammy Wyatt said. a process in which it moves at Additionally, the Honors Residential a slow pace, called “creeping,” College, a living and learning community WEAR IT! it has the potential to produce a for UTSA Honors College Students, is also magnitude eight earthquake. in the works. Roadrunner Village will be a mixed-use neighborhood, available to staff, faculty and upper-level students. High-rise Business housing will be available on the Downtown Campus, named Cattleman’s Square Residen- This could The United Auto Workers, tial Tower. an American labor union, With construction beginning this fall, stu- be yours! continue their strike against dents are expected to move into Guadalupe General Motors Co. The strike Hall before Fall 2021. The projected cost is has lasted over a month and $43.6 million, with $38.6 million coming is predicted to continue until from the Revenue Financing System. UTSA union members vote for a new reserves will cover the remaining expenses. contract. According to Brian Rothenberg, a spokesman for Students with 60 credit hours completed are eligible to wear the UTSA Ring. the labor union, voting on the new four-year labor contract is Stop by Katz Alumni Center in the Bauerle Road Garage to get your size, expected to conclude on Oct. or order online at balfour.com/utsa 25. Want to know more? alumni.utsa.edu/UTSARing | [email protected] | 210.458.4133 | @UTSAAlumni October 22 - October 29, 2019 [email protected] | 3 opinion A(+) permanent solution Editorial A uniform grading system across all departments in the form of a plus/ minus system needs to be implemented at UTSA. Currently, each depart- ment can decide whether to use a plus/minus system or a whole-letter system. Consistent grading systems are important for students who are ap- plying for graduate work and for anyone who relies on GPA-based financial support. Additionally, the current system creates a conflict for students who take cross-listed courses. Students taking the same class can make the same grade, yet their GPAs can be weighed based on the different grading sys- tems. Having any form of a plus/minus grading system ensures a more accurate representation of a student’s academic performance compared to traditional whole-letter grading system. In a plus/minus grading system, a 98/100 is considered an A+ and weighed as a 4.00 GPA. However, in a whole-letter grading system, a 90/100 is also an A and is weighed as a 4.00 GPA. Furthermore, many law schools, grad schools and other post-grad institu- tions will weigh an A+ as a 4.33 GPA and an A as a 4.00 GPA. The plus/ minus grading system is beneficial for students who want their superior grades to be accurately represented and who want to excel beyond their undergraduate education. Although, in traditional plus/minus grading, letter grades accompanied by the dreaded minus sign (A-/B-/C-/D-) are weighed below the GPA of the letter grade alone. For example, an A- has a GPA of 3.67 compared to an A, which has a GPA of 4.00. In a traditional whole-letter grading system, all grades of 90/100 and above are graded as an A and are weighed equally as a 4.00 GPA. Students who are enrolled in difficult courses may find refuge in this grading system because earning a 4.00 GPA is inherently easier than earning the same GPA in a plus/minus system. While a whole-letter grading system allows for the success of more stu- dents, a plus/minus grading system allows for a more honest representation of hard work. Rather than conflating minus-quality work with plus-quality work, the university should implement the plus/minus grading system across all departments. 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to avert “public danger.” Lam believed the protests turned violent. The protest- protect its interests. China is commit- her use of the ordinance was justified ers, armed with petrol bombs, set fire ted to putting boots on the ground and By Geoffrey Okolo and necessary to identify and apprehend to businesses, banks and metro stations fighting to maintain control of Hong Staff Writer violent protesters. sympathetic to mainland China. Due to Kong even though China’s abuse of However, this approach is misguided. the destruction and lingering safety con- its economic power has backfired by Tensions have continued to rise since The face mask ban is at odds with the cerns, many business owners suspended galvanizing more support for Hong Kong Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam protesters’ demands. It kills all hope their services. As the chaos unfolded on protesters. The U.S. House of Represen- withdrew the contentious extradition bill for amnesty, as its enforcement neces- the streets of Hong Kong, China’s ac- tatives has passed three bills in support in September that sparked widespread sitates prosecution. Furthermore, this tions became more intrusive. of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, protests. law makes it easier to identify and In addition to denouncing the protests, but after the recent U.S. withdrawal from On Oct. 1, an altercation between po- prosecute protesters. It also increases the China has increased its military pres- Syria, it’s hard to tell if Hong Kongers lice and protesters led to the shooting of chances of undue surveillance, politi- ence in Hong Kong to signal a willing- can rely on the U.S. to remain committed 18-year-old Tsang Chi-kin. This was the cally motivated attacks and kidnappings. ness to intervene. They made this clear to its values. first time officers used live ammunition The unchecked nature of the emergency when protesters approached the People’s As the protests continue to push the against the protesters. The police claimed ordinance will increase police brutality Liberation Army (PLA) garrison in Kow- Hong Kong government into a corner, the victim was a rioter who attacked offi- in Hong Kong. Since this ordinance does loon Tong. As protestors taunted Chinese the government will abuse emergency cers with a pipe. Feeling that his life was not define restrictions on the police, and troops by aiming laser pointers at their powers and will be more open to Chinese in danger, the officer fired. The victim the government has prioritized a return to barracks, PLA personnel warned the intervention — something that should was rushed to the hospital and survived order over addressing police misconduct, protesters that continued action would worry all of us. his injuries, but police charged him with officers will continue to use excessive prompt consequences. assault and rioting. This incident has ex- force with impunity. Rather than calm- Outside of Hong Kong, China is also acerbated an already volatile situation. In ing the tensions, the face mask ban has using its economic power to silence response to the shooting, angry protesters galvanized protesters. Many perceived American businesses. The actions taken took to the streets. the ban as an unchecked expansion of in recent weeks by notable companies To restore “public order,” Lam passed police power and feared it could start such as the NBA, Blizzard and Apple a law banning the use of face masks in a worrying trend. Protesters felt speak- exemplified this coercion. public gatherings. This ordinance gave ing out was the only viable option when China’s recent actions reveal that the chief executive emergency powers faced with an unresponsive government. Hong Kong is too valuable to lose, and Fueled by anger, fear and dissatisfaction, China has already made preparations to 4 | [email protected] October 22 - October 29, 2019 Offended ≠ victim I want candy

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the title? How marginalized does one just to enjoy candy. Halloween is the have to be for their victimhood to be one day when it is socially acceptable to taken seriously? These are the implicit eat your weight in candy. Parents should questions associated with the ideology not have to tediously examine every By Joseph Torres of victimhood culture. While everyone By Heather Montoya “fun-sized” candy before their children Co-News Editor is entitled to their opinion, nobody is Co-News Editor can eat it. entitled to force it onto others. Real Not only is the safety of candy Social movements have been part Halloween is like most holidays; it victims suffer from oppression and in becoming a risk, but some people are at- of our history for hundreds of years. changes as you grow, from the activities order to be oppressed there must be an tempting to remove candy from the en- They’ve served as fundamental ideolog- you participate in, to the costumes you oppressor. Therefore, if an individual tire Halloween equation. A recent trend ical changes and promoted progressive wear. However, there is one constant is offended by a person who does not has been to provide alternative snacks to reasoning for more inclusive societ- throughout one’s life for their Hallow- share their world view and claims a trick-or-treaters, such as organic candies ies around the world. From the labour een experience: candy. victim status, the oppressor-oppressed and natural fruit leather ropes. While I movement to the civil rights movement, Candy is the centerpiece for kids relationship becomes established very admire the initiative to promote health, I individuals seeking positive change are trick-or-treating and adults hosting quickly. think health advocates and candy-lovers nothing new to the U.S. However, a parties. Aisles of stores are dedicated to A false sense of “social justice” should come to a compromise because current social movement is taking a dif- Halloween-themed candies, and shelves perpetuates victimhood culture, and it’s removing candy from Halloween would ferent approach to secure change, and overflow with gummies and chocolates not strictly limited to a difference of be a travesty. the strategy is spreading like a plague in the shapes of skeletons, pumpkins opinions. This false sense also applies In a perfect world, children would across the nation. and goblins. to identity traits, and this is where the still have concerns about their Hallow- Victimhood culture, or competitive While candy has been a constant, game becomes a dangerous one to play. een candy, but these concerns would be victimhood, has incentivized individu- certain candy-related aspects of Hallow- People are willing to give up their indi- whether they want to eat their favorite als to claim the status of a victim when een have changed. I remember a time in vidual sovereignty to be accepted into candy first or save the best for last, they clearly are not. This has led to my childhood when I would go trick-or- capricious groups. The game constantly which of the chocolate trifecta (Kit-Kat, the rise of perceived microaggressions treating and immediately start devouring indoctrinates individuals to battle for Reese’s or Hershey’s) to eat first and and the implementation of safe spaces the candy. As I got older, my parents the title of the ultimate victim. So, which candies they want to trade for across the country. The implications of began making me wait to eat my candy. where does it end? Inevitable violence, something better. In this perfect world, identifying as a member of victimized I was livid. I could not fathom why my and is that what we really want? We’ve candy would also be healthy. groups only when it benefits your social parents — the people who should love seen this played out over centuries; Since a perfect world doesn’t exist, status delegitimizes real injustice. me most in this world — would make nobody truly wins. check your children’s Halloween candy, Being offended by what someone me wait to eat my candy until they Instead of fracturing society, we and stock up on backup candy in case says does not make you a victim. This finished rummaging through it. should be trying to strengthen it togeth- they receive more tricks than treats ideology has infiltrated the minds of I soon discovered that my parents er. There is a long history of legitimate this year. Always remember to keep it many Americans, and it needs to stop. were indeed the rational people I had oppression around the world, and it has spooky and sweet. The notion that a difference of opinion thought them to be and were just mak- brought forth the most inhumane atroci- automatically means someone is being ing sure my candy was safe. For some ties humanity has ever seen. Are we discriminated against is absurd. Ad- reason, people were lacing Halloween doomed to repeat them if we continue ditionally, it completely undermines ac- candy with drugs. Each year I seem to to splinter society into divided and op- tual victims. To imply that a particular hear more warnings cautioning parents pressed groups? I don’t believe indi- victim status is superior to another is an about dangers that could be hidden viduals should compete for commiser- appalling comparison, yet victimhood within their children’s candy, and each ate attention. Nobody wins in a game culture treats everyone as a marginal- year I try to rationalize why anyone designed to victimize the majority. ized individual capable of claiming would do such a thing, but I have yet to their victim card the moment they feel find an answer. offended. As a sugar addict, more specifically How does one decide which greater a chocoholic, I am deeply disheartened victim status is genuinely deserving of at the reality of taking such precautions

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the value of paving your own path for the using my ‘Last Comic Standing’ money and this is evident in his role as “Crazy What is the American dream? When life you want. “It’s so important to invest to promote my own shows. Even after Dave,” set to release on Netflix this fall. asking ourselves this intriguing question, in yourself, even after having an HBO getting bigger, I still wasn’t taking home “Filming ‘Gentified’ in the community I we typically envision an immigrant fam- special, I market myself and handle a lot much, but learning to invest in yourself is grew up in, with a predominantly Hispan- ily at the bottom of the socioeconomic of stuff on that end.” Esparza and his wife worth it in the long run.” ic cast and crew was everything,” Esparza scale, grinding and fighting for a platform actually filmed and produced his entire Esparza stressed how important rep- said. The show highlights three Mexican- in society. They don’t necessarily have to standup set and sold it to HBO. “I was resentation is for the Latinx community, American cousins who are trying to chase become billionaires, but one thing holds the American dream in the Boyle Heights true: They remained persistent in their community in Los Angeles; the same journey to America. “This is America, community Esparza grew up in. baby! I can do anything I want!” come- Although Esparza’s role in “Gentified” dian Felipe Esparza said when referring revolves around a myriad of social is- to his rise as one of the most prominent sues that influence the lives of countless Mexican comedians in recent memory. Americans—the comedian strays away Esparza’s prominence in standup from political comedy in his standup. comedy wasn’t the overnight, wildfire- “I feel like once you make one political like rise to stardom many of us envision joke, you have to keep making them, when we think about what “celebrity” and that’s not something I’ve ever really means. It’s not definitive, and Esparza’s been into. I like to talk about the people three attempts to sneak into America (the I meet, the things I see and experiences third being successful after two deporta- I’ve been a part of.” This carries over into tions) is a testament to that in itself. If it his weekly podcast, “What’s Up Fool,” wasn’t for his persistence, Esparza would where Esparza interviews individuals not be headlining back-to-back shows in from all walks of life, not solely celebri- San Antonio, two of many shows on his ties and public figures. nationwide tour, titled The Bad Hambre Felipe Esparza makes his stop in San Tour. Antonio this Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Esparza spent most of his childhood in Tobin Center. The comedian will play Boyle Heights. A first-generation Ameri- two shows that evening, which are both can, Esparza wanted to be a comedian anticipated to sell out quickly. from a young age. Although he had been performing standup since the early 1990s, Esparza’s rapid career growth can be ac- credited to winning NBC’s standup com- petition “Last Comic Standing” in season seven of the show. Esparza emphasized Photo Courtesy of Troy Conrad Paisano picks Spooky reads By Kasandra Parker Staff Writer

It’s the time of year for chills and thrills; the days are shorter, and the nights are longer. With all of the great scary reads out there, compiling a list is not easy, but here’s The Paisano’s list Misery of spooky reads to finish off the month by Stephen King of October. Misery presents a psychological horror focused on the relationship be- The Cask of Amontillado tween author Paul Sheldon and psycho by Edgar Allen Poe superfan Annie Wilkes. Annie takes a seriously injured Paul hostage after a Nothing is scarier than being buried car accident, and Paul is forced to play alive. Edgar Allen Poe’s famous short a deadly game of survival with his cap- story made the list for exactly that tor. The novel parallels King’s own life reason: it’s unsettling. Poe’s short story and observes the relationship between includes acts of revenge, immuration fans and celebrities, showing just how and the revelation of a person’s true dangerous fandoms can get. nature — all unraveled in dark cata- combs underneath Italy’s Carnival. Despite being a short story, “The Cask The Ballad of Black Tom of Amontillado” is mysterious and by Victor LaValle frightening. A reimagination of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Horror at Red Hook,” Vic- Beloved tor LaValle tells this story from the by Toni Morrison perspective of street musician and hustler, Tommy Tester. Tester happens Morrison’s highly acclaimed novel upon wealthy and mysterious Robert reveals the complexities of family Suydam and is thrust into a world of relationships, the constant tension be- monsters and the fantastic. An interest- tween individuals and society and the ing fusion of horror and sci-fi, LaVal- psychological ramifications of slavery. le’s story gives audiences a complex The novel follows the life of Sethe, a protagonist that is both likable and former slave, as she lives out her days terrifying. in 1873 Cincinnati, Ohio, and it chroni- cles her time living in a haunted house. Although the novel has more substance than just horror for entertainment, its supernatural elements and bigger observations on the African American community, and the terrors they face in America, make it a noteworthy read.

Ethan Gullett/ The Paisano 6 | [email protected] October 22 - October 29, 2019 Pre-Coverage: Mala Luna 2019 A curation of local talent and superstars By Alex Hanks Arts & Life Editor Mala Luna is back in the Alamo City his explosive performance style. His San Antonio. Austin has SXSW, Austin with a packed lineup for their fourth debut album “Die Lit” cultivated a tight- City Limits and a plethora of other straight year. knit fan base of avid listeners. prominent festivals, while Houston and With how new the festival is, the Aside from larger names on the Dallas have cornered the market with lineup’s progression is noticeable as lineup, up-and-coming San Antonio- more specialized festivals. The dynamic more prominent artists are added to the based collective “FRITOGANG” is of having a large-scale festival that is roster each year. It will be interesting to taking the stage for Mala Luna as well. taken seriously is valuable to San An- see the dynamic of the myriad of female The group continues to make a name tonians who are avid music enthusiasts performers that are on the list, including for themselves, racking up millions of and to local businesses who flourish on the following: Summer Walker, Jessie streams on Spotify and Apple Music. “I the festival weekend due to the influx Reyez, Megan the Stallion, Danileigh, know everyone in the group has had at of visitors from neighboring cities and Umi, Lali, Alaina Castillo and Ari least one moment of surreality where states. Lennox. A female-dominant lineup at a they realize they’re in a festival with Next week, be on the lookout for music festival is a rarity, and the spec- people they listen to and recognize as exclusive Paisano coverage of the acts, trum of genres these women embody public figures,” FRITOGANG member vendors and fans. adds a refreshing angle for the regular Dubbisdope said when asked about his festival-goer. festival debut. A lineup with a multitude Playboi Carti’s highly anticipated of established artists in combination album “Whole Lotta Red” is rumored to with locally based talents is exciting to be released within the week — if so, his see because it expands the platforms of performance is sure to be a fan-favorite San Antonio Artists. considering Carti’s discography could It seems like artists typically make Playboi Carti Photo Courtesy of Regina Pyne use some new additions to compliment stops in every major Texas city except

Summer Walker Photo Courtesy of Regina Pyne Photo Courtesy of Brandon Todd FRITOGANG Photo Courtesy of Gabby Arevalo Controlling chaos By Joseph Torres Co-News Editor

It takes a certain level of courage to and attempted to control the chaos that create something from raw emotion. followed. To free one’s mind and transcend the As I stared into my silhouetted critique of the ego is one reason to background, the art freed my mind muster this courage. I discovered this from pessimistic thoughts, which for- notion about a year ago, and what hap- merly plagued my psyche. I watched pened next was a complete revelation the world dissolve from my periph- for me. eral vision as the paint started to drip Last fall, I took a philosophy of from my brush with unconstrained art class out of curiosity for both the autonomy. I became completely free to philosophy and art. The class dis- explore the emotions I had bottled up cussed various approaches to critiques for years, which was a truly liberating on beauty, the sublime, avant-garde experience. and whether the interpretation of art is Every stroke and motion of my hand merely subjective. My favorite lecture was intentional. However, every drop covered abstract paintings, which is on the canvas was out of my control. what sparked my curiosity to start From the moment the paint left my painting for myself. brush to the moment of impact, space Creating abstract art is compelling developed where I had no say in the in numerous ways. There is typically a final appearance. My anger, loneli- lack of context that allows the paint on ness, guilt, fatigue and sadness filled the canvas to become the art without this empty space. The result was my a definitive object to focus on. My estranged silhouette lamented with the approach to this concept was to create emotions I formerly refused to express. a background, drip some paint on it In doing so, these emotions no longer and let the art speak for itself. So I haunt me; the canvas has become their decided to paint a silhouette of myself home.

Lindsey Thomas / The Paisano Big Sis Advice: People we love hurt us By: Kimiya Factory Staff Writer This part is tricky — the part of changing rape culture that means understanding that the people we trust can sometimes hurt us. In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I want this week’s column to speak the truth. Violence can easily feel, look and sound like love; how do I know this? Because I’ve been there. For me, domestic violence has always been the violent illustration of a couple in distress on the cover of an informational pamphlet that is passed out in the wait- ing area of a doctor’s office. Domestic violence is always discussed harshly and violently, with which I completely disagree with. Violence was present during the good days, too. The days with laughs and jokes that would sometimes lead to those violent pamphlet covers. I would find reasons to stay. I would make excuses for violent behavior, and I would have a constant internal conflict because I knew that I didn’t have enough courage to leave. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is not just about the act of violence; it’s about becoming better people who help one another navigate life. Judging our friends and their situations, though we’ve possibly been there before, contributes to these acts of violence. Someone who is enduring a cycle that is hard to break from should never feel alienated or embarrassed; they should feel enabled. According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, “nearly 20 peo- ple per minute are abused by a partner in the United States.” This statistic is proven by how hard it is to accept and realize that you or a loved one could be a victim of domestic violence. Believe your loved ones, and know that love is kind. For my friends Xoxo, Big Sis

If someone you know or love is experiencing Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233

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Sarah Bayhi makes an attempt to score a goal against the Lady Techsters. Julia Maenius/The Paisano Karlee Willey passes the ball her teammate. Julia Maenius/The Paisano Soccer keeps Championship hopes alive Roadrunners win third straight C-USA game

By Tyler Pakulak the ball. Moments later, Bolton took another corner from Patterson. ‘Run- put too much effort into the strike, and Staff Writer on a few Golden Eagle defenders, and ners take the win against the Golden the ball sailed high. Patterson later fired Mindnich parried the ball away. The Eagles 2-1. later a shot that Lady Techster keeper he UTSA Roadrunner soc- lone goal for the ‘Runners in the first The ‘Runners then took on the Carlotta Cartelli saved. Bolton snuck cer team looked to continue half came to C-USA Defensive Player Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters on past a few defenders and was one-on- their winning streak during of the Week Deja Sandoval after Pat- Sunday, Oct. 20, in what would be the one with Cartelli, but the keeper made a theirT game against the University of terson won a corner and crossed the ball final home game for the senior class. big sliding save. Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles into the box. The Golden Eagles would The ‘Runners honored Sophie Millich, The lone goal of the game came in on Thursday, Oct. 17. The ‘Runners, equalize when Ariel Diaz took on the Katieann Lochte, Camrynne Hoover, when Kendall Kloza lobbed a ball from coming off their first conference vic- defense and fired a rocket that made Nicole Galan, Jordyn Lacy, Sarah the top of the box towards the goal that tory with a 3-2 overtime win against its way past Jill Schneider and into the Bayhi and Harper Luczka for their ended up sailing over Cartelli and into Marshall University, looked to improve top-right corner. Schneider came up dedication to the program. The first half the back of the net. With the weekend their 5-6-1, 1-4 Conference USA (C- big after the Golden Eagles won a free of the game saw both teams battling for victories, the ‘Runners improved to USA) record. kick near the box and fired a hard shot possession. The only threat the ‘Run- 7-6-1 with a 3-4 conference record. The The first half was possession-based. towards the top corner, but she man- ners could muster in the half was a ‘Runners, riding a three-game winning The ‘Runners had 10 shots, while the aged to get both hands on it and push cross that Lacy whipped in, but Patter- streak, look to continue their strong Golden Eagles managed eight. Lexi the ball wide. son could not bring the ball down, and form during their upcoming road trip to Bolton received a cross from Ellis Pat- The second half saw the ‘Runners her header was high. The second half Old Dominion University, the Univer- terson but could not get enough power looking to capitalize against a strong had a lot more chances for the ‘Runners sity of North Carolina at Charlotte and behind the header and Golden Eagle Golden Eagle attack. The lone goal to score. A frenzy in the box saw a ball University of Texas at El Paso to close goalkeeper Kendell Mindnich saved of the second half fell to Sandoval off roll to a wide-open Patterson, but she out the season.

Brianna McCulloch prepares for serve receive on the front row. Lindsey Thomas/The Paisano Volleyball splits road games

By Julia Maenius The UTSA Roadrunner volleyball season with 45 assists and 15 digs. The Golden Eagles ended set three, 25-21, putting Assistant Sports Editor team (13-8, C-USA 6-2) spent the them in the advantage for the remainder of the match. past weekend on the road, in matches The ‘Runners adapted their defense to the Golden Eagles’ front row assault in the against the University of Southern fourth set, which prevented the Golden Eagles from increasing their score. The ‘Run- Mississippi Golden Eagles and the Western Kentucky University Lady Hilltoppers. ners claimed a 10-point advantage to win the fourth set, 25-15, moving onto the fifth The ‘Runners are currently ranked fourth in the Conference-USA (C-USA) standings. and final set. At the start of the weekend, the ‘Runners traveled to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to face The ‘Runners held an 8-3 lead in the fifth set while withstanding a late rally by the the Golden Eagles. After dropping two sets to the Golden Eagles, the ‘Runners rallied, Golden Eagles and finished the set 15-11 and the match 3-2. claiming the last two sets. Kara Teal, Hannah Lopez, Kirby Smith, Brianna McCulloch The ‘Runners then took on the Lady Hilltoppers. Lopez led the team in kills, with and Courtney Walters registered double-doubles. seven for the match. The ‘Runners stole the first set, gaining the advantage early in the match with Mia The Lady Hilltoppers capitalized on 9-0 runs in the first and second sets, easily Ybarra registering 23 digs and Jenna Patton registering four blocks. The ‘Runners claiming the first two sets, 25-10 and 25-13. ended the first set, 25-22. Attempting to salvage the match, the ‘Runners stepped up their game by tying the The second set opened with a ‘Runner advantage as they gained a 7-1 lead, but the match twice, resulting in six lead changes. The ‘Runners sacrificed multiple passing Golden Eagles regained their momentum before intermission, evening the match 1-1 errors resulting in the Lady Hilltoppers to claim the third set, 25-22, sweeping the with a second set score of 25-21. ‘Runners. The Golden Eagles capitalized on their front row attacks during the third set, out- The ‘Runners will be back in action Oct. 27, in the Convocation Center to face the hitting the ‘Runners .263 to .122. Walters registered her fifth double-double of the Marshall University Thundering Herd. XC Competes in Arturo Barrios Invitational By Sofia Garcia Gonzales earned 161st place. Following Gonzalez was senior Martin Leuvano with a time of 26:22.4, placing Assistant Arts & Life Editor sophomore Marissa Martinez, with a 200th place finish 159th. Senior Pedro Sepulveda placed 160th, record- and a time of 24:01.2, along with senior Sarah Estrada ing a time of 26:24.6, sophomore Jake Smith finished The UTSA Roadrunner cross country teams trav- recording a time of 24:41.5, earning 218th place. Soon in 179th place in 26:42.9, and sophomore JD Corona eled to College Station Saturday, Oct. 19, to race in after Estrada’s finish, sophomore Abby Balli finished recorded a time of 27:55.6 for 212th place. To finish the Arturo Barrios Invitational hosted by Texas A&M in 220th place with a time of 24:44.5. Completing the the men’s lineup, senior Garrett Fowler ran a time of University. The women’s team placed 24th with a score women’s line up was sophomore Brooke Lomax in 28:40.3 to place 221st. of 693, while the men placed 25th with a score of 730. 226th place, recording a time of 25:21.4. The ‘Runner cross country teams will be in Bowl- Junior Amber Boyd led the women’s team, with a With four top-200 finishers, the men’s team was led ing Green, Kentucky, on Nov. 2, to compete in the time of 22 minutes and 22.2 seconds in the 6k, earn- by junior Matthew David, who claimed 138th place Conference USA Championships hosted by Western ing 95th place. With a time of 23:18:02, senior Gabby with a time of 26:07.8 in the 8k. Following David was Kentucky. 8 | [email protected] October 22 - October 29, 2019 Homeland Insecurity

Commentary Graphic by Emma Reeves/The Paisano 75,000 people men’s World Cup qualifier, and for the first time in nearly this month’s match. flooded Stadio San 40 years, women were in attendance. The ban of women Instead, Sahafi watched and cried from a cafe in Istan- Paolo in July 1984 from sporting events dates back to 1981, introduced by bul, where she was sent in exile. Today, Sahafi spends her to celebrate the sign- hard-line conservatives, specifically insecure men. Imagine days FaceTiming her family, including her infant brother ing of an Argentine a woman in the United States not being able to witness the from 1,500 miles away. Her exit from her homeland was superstar to their greatness of American sports. so rushed that she did not get the chance to say goodbye to beloved soccer club, The decision to allow women to watch the Iranian 14-0 her father. Napoli. The economy win over Cambodia came only one month after a soccer When asked about the historic game, Sahafi told the By Raul Diaz was hit hard by two superfan, Sahar Khodayari, died after setting herself on New York Times, “It’s like planting a very small tree, Staff Writer oil crises during fire. Khodayari was sentenced to prison for six months for watching it grow and finally seeing that there are fruits. It’s the 1970s. As a attending a soccer game. Khodayari did the inconceivable just that other people are now eating the fruits.” result, Italy experienced in anticipation of a better future. Subconsciously, Ameri- With all that is wrong in the world, how is it that the significant stagflation, and the city of Naples was harshly cans try to materialize sports as an activity that consists love of sports can conquer all? When people play or watch affected. When Naples welcomed South American soccer only of statistics and waive the human element of what is their favorite sport, it seems everything in their lives is superstar Diego Maradona, their problems were phased supposed to be a privilege in the United States. 7,000 miles forgotten, which is a beautiful way to escape from reality. out. Immediately, Maradona’s brilliance on the pitch away, freedom is fought for, while American freedom is Many stories, moments, legends, memories, plays and brought fans to tears and some even had heart attacks. Far often exploited. players to last a lifetime of excitement and existential- from perfect, Maradona brought two Serie A Cups, the In Iran, sneaking into soccer games became a popular ism. They are what connects sports to reality that makes first in club history, and more notably, his contagious spirit stunt for 23-year-old Zenab Sahafi. When Sahafi was 13, the world transcend. Fighting for what is right and not captivated an entire city. The people of Napoli did not have her uncle helped her dress up as a bearded man to attend falling into a demoralization of how things are allows us much, but many had a picture of Maradona in their houses, her first soccer game. As she got older, she began going to evolve. Everyone should feel the passion that Sahafi and it meant more to them than any basic need ever could. stag. Her disguises evolved, and if she made it in the sta- has shown to her team and channel it toward something or Additionally, Maradona’s home country benefited from his dium she would post about her success on Instagram. She someone to truly live life the way it is meant to be lived. world-class play as he helped bring the World Cup trophy would even capture pictures with her favorite players from Life is short, go find your “why”. home in 1986. her favorite team: Persepolis. As her Instagram followers On the pitch, a man can change the outlook of a soccer began to increase due to her sneaky stardom, so did the tar- Don’t agree with this article? club, its city’s economy and an entire country’s fandom. get on her back. A few times, the pure emotion of being in Send your counter- Conversely, this article is about power and prowess as a the stadium would leave her in tears and it led to her being opinion to sports@paisano- spectator. escorted out of the stadium. online.com. On Oct. 10 of this year, Iran hosted Cambodia for the Sahafidid not join the 4,000 women in attendance for Men’s tennis preps for ITA Regional Championship

By Kennedy Caskey mined in their challenges. Sanson and Staff Writer Alcantra both lost their respective matches to Rice University’s Karol After many successes in the Ron Paluch and Russell Conrad, compil- Westbrook Invitational, the UTSA ing a 5-7 6-2 and 6-7(9) 6-2 outcome. men’s tennis team ventured to Hous- Both players remained resilient, win- ton to participate in the Rice Invita- ning their next matches against Texas tional this past weekend from Oct. 18 A&M University Corpus Christi to Oct. 20. players Ata Ryuya and K. Yamanaka. The ‘Runners sent four players to In his final singles match, Sanson compete at the George R. Brown Ten- yielded to LCC’s Mauricio Grijalva nis Center: senior Patrick Poestinger, in a well-fought match. In his first set, sophomore Alan Sanson and freshmen Sanson was victorious, defeating Gri- Joao Alcantra and Kaito Nishihara. In jalva 6-3. However, in a comeback, their opening doubles matches, pairs Grijalva won the second set 6-3, tying Alcantra and Sanson and Nishihara with Sanson. In the final set, Sanson and Poestinger conceded defeat to op- relented after a long and tiring match, ponents from the University of the In- which ended in a 5-7 loss. carnate World (UIW) and the Univer- Simultaneously, Alcantra played sity of Texas at Arlington (UTA) but UTA’s Diaz-Jalil, losing 3-6 2-6. continued fighting for the ‘Runners. In Poestinger was more successful in Draw A, Poestinger and Sanson com- his quest, winning all three of his peted against UIW’s Warren Fulgenzi matches. In his first match, he op- and Marko Galic in an intense match, posed UTA’s Miguel Cabrera. Losing winning 9-8(7), which secured a win his first set, he fought hard for a win, for the ‘Runners. Still reveling in their Alan Sanson receives a serve from his opponent. Ethan Gullett/The Paisano defeating his opponent 6-3 in the next victory, the duo advanced, beating set. Cabrera proceeded to win the Texas Tech University’s (TTU) Jack- match after winning 6-4 in his last son Cobb and Reed Collier in another set. In an unusual occurrence, he won close match 9-8(7), which totaled a the bracket due to a walkover and a two-win streak for the pair. defeat after his first win, meaning that Meanwhile, Nishihara and his next opponents were injured or Poestinger remained unwavering in did not show. Either way, Poestinger’s their battles on an adjacent court. great outcome is a result of his dili- They engaged in a tough match gent effort. against experienced opponents Solano Finally, Nishihara concluded the Caffarena and Angel Diaz-Jalil from matchplay in the tournament for the UTA, falling short, 5-8. However, not team. Resolving to keep pace with the type to be discouraged in their his teammates’ victories, Nishihara loss, the pair continued notching an rivaled LCC’s Jorge Abreu, winning 8-6 victory against UTA’s Daichi Aki- 6-4 4-6 6-4. The only obstacle that yoshi and Miguel Cabrera. Overall, proved a challenge was UTA’s Daichi both doubles teams competed well, Akiyoshi, who swept him 1-6 1-6. In displaying great passion and mastery his closing match, Nishihara encoun- on the court. tered TTU’s Justin Bloss and came The ‘Runners resumed their cam- out 6-4 6-3, producing a final win for paign for victory in singles, deter- the ‘Runners. Visit paisano-online.com for podcasts, blogs, pho- to galleries and more.