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Broadway-BurrPedestrian crosswalk gets special peril attention

Project Africa holds Date Auction; photo spread, pg 8

Fall seasons begin, end, pg 9 & 10 Disclaimer: This is a photo illustration done by Nick Baker, Logos Photo Editor. No one was hurt in the process of shooting this photo. By Teresa Velasco accidents at the dan- measure the speed of second, four-way light walk. Two University LOGOS NEWS EDITOR gerous Broadway-Burr vehicles as well as the since there is a 30-sec- of the Incarnate Word Campus and San An- crosswalk. number of pedestri- ond crosswalk there, students -- Maria Cer- tonio traffic administra- Campus police is ans crossing the inter- administrators said. vantes Wilburn, 40, tors are taking a closer engaged in a 90-day section daily, officials Any improvement and Gabriella Melissa look at a proposal to study with the City of said. might reduce the dan- Torres, 26 – were in- increase safety for pe- San Antonio Public The study might ger to motorists and pe- Cont. on pg. 2 destrians and reduce Works Department to lead to a proposed, 30- destrians at the cross- -Intersection Christmas concert dates set, pg 12 Chow down: free spaghetti, waffles on menu By Brittany Valadez in Marian Hall’s dining Agnese and other ad- ally being served by the LOGOS STAFF WRITER area for the 24th annual ministrators prepare the faculty of the school,” Free spaghetti or President’s Spaghetti plates based on orders senior Tasha Williams waffles? Take your pick. Dinner. The meatball- collected from the “wait- said. “Seeing our profes- Or have both this rolling requires volun- ers” -- volunteer staff and sors doing something week when Dr. Louis J. teers to wear aprons, faculty. different outside of the Agnese Jr., University of hairnets and to thor- “The students sit classroom and serving the Incarnate Word pres- oughly wash their hands down and the faculty us students isn’t so bad ident, serves his annual before putting on gloves. takes their orders,” Ag- either.’’ spaghetti dinner, and Tableware also is rolled nese said. “It’s a sit-down After the main course BURGUNDI BERNAL/ LOGOS STAFF the Student Government up in red-and-black cloth dinner.” is finished, a dessert tray Ismael Vasquez, a Purple Heart recipient, was at UIW's Veterans Day. Association Senate does napkins. Students just need is brought around. All its traditional, pre-finals Agnese prepares a se- their UIW ID for admis- dessert is prepared by or Veterans get recognition WaffleMania. cret family recipe known sion. Otherwise, they or bought by a member of By Erin Nichols Dr. Glenn James, dean of LOGOS STAFF WRITER the School of Mathematics, Spaghetti is served only to him and his fam- their guests will have to the faculty and staff. The University of the Science and Engineering, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, ily. The president begins pay. A vegetarian selec- The dinner caps off Incarnate Word commu- emceed the ceremony. The Dec. 1, in the SkyRoom. the cooking himself. tion also is available. a busy semester of tests nity honored and celebrated Air Force veteran marked WaffleMania takes place “I participate in the A hostess greets the and stress. past and present members the significance of the cer- 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. whole program,” Agnese students and gets them Senior Taina Maya of the Armed Forces during emony in his introduction. 6, in Marian Hall Ball- said. “The day before seated. Then the waiters said when she graduates, the seventh annual Veterans “Today, communities room. I mix the meat for the go to work. “I think I’ll miss the most Day Ceremony Nov. 11 on across America begin their Volunteer faculty meatballs. Then the fol- “My favorite part of the fact that you get to lowing day I prepare the the spaghetti dinner is Dubuis Lawn. Veterans Day celebrations and staff rolled meat- Cont. on pg. 2 The ceremony featured at the 11th hour of the 11th day balls Monday, Nov. 30, sauce.” being seated and actu- -Spghetti and waffles performances by the Mad- of the 11th month,” James rigal Singers from Incar- said. “This morning, UIW nate Word High School; is part of the fabric of a speeches from UIW cam- national celebration that NursingBy Tatiana Oben to students.move for renovationsof Optometry is and formerly the home pus veterans and Presi- blankets the world.” LOGOS STAFF WRITER When the work is completed, of the pharmacy school before the John dent Louis J. Agnese Jr.; While Veterans Day The nursing school will move off the new 14,500-sq.-ft. building will and Rita Feik School was finished. and a special presentation honors those living veterans campus to Datapoint Drive next sum- consist of three floors and be similar Classes at other nursing schools, honoring undergraduate who served, the ceremony mer and fall while its current home un- to Bonilla Science Hall. In addition such as San Antonio College, are a student and veteran Ismael and day itself drew special dergoes a major $6 million renovation to a testing and simulation center on possibility for lab courses. Evening Vasquez, who received a attention on those killed that includes a third floor. the new floor, this building will have classes will still take place on campus. Purple Heart during Op- Nov. 5 in the Fort Hood After 38 years, the nursing building larger classrooms, high-tech computer The nursing office and its staff will be eration Iraqi Freedom. shooting. will be “gutted,” said Dr. Kathi Light, systems and most current up-to-date moving to the second floor of Alice The ceremony also “I’m happy to celebrate dean of the School of Nursing and technology. McDermott Convocation Center. included the unveiling of with everyone here, but also Health Professions. During the renovation scheduled to The displacement will inconve- a new memorial plaque saddened by the tragedy at The building, which opened in finished in January 2011, nursing classes nience students and possibly require honoring veterans, which Fort Hood,” Agnese said. 1971 for the University of the Incarnate will be taking place on and off campus, shuttling, administrators have said. now hangs alongside the “Anytime something like Word’s oldest program, will undergo Light said. Other buildings through- “We needed to increase enrollment memorial tree in front of Cont. on pg. 2 a series of renovations to improve out campus will be used, as well as the and keep up with the way nursing is Brackenridge Villa. -Veterans the learning environment of nursing Datapoint location where the School taught,” Light said. page 2 NEWS www.uiw.edu/logos December 2009

SwineSwine flu, anflu outbreak continues that began in Mexico last spring, is rapidly affecting Europe with 414 deaths re- ported throughout the last month, according to the Eu- ropean Center for Disease Prevention and Control.

Americans, don't get to comfortable. We aren't far- ing well either. Here are U.S. statistics since Nov. 12: 22 million infected; 98,000 hospitalized; 3,900 deaths, according to the San Antonio Express-News. This map shows areas around the world infected with swine flu. HaveWord you heard the news? compiled by April Lynn Downing, managing editor Presidents and voting Guantamo Bay, and more like it America Middle East President Obama admits Guantanamo won’t be shut President Obama made a Voting complications seem to down by January as originally planned and has yet to weeklong trip to Asia to visit be the main problem in the Mid- give another specific date for the closure. with several leaders. dle East right now. First, Af- "We are on a path and a His trip included: Japan, ghan President Hamid Karzai process where I would an- Singapore, China and South wins by default. Now threats ticipate that Guantanamo Korea. Although the trip in- are rampant in Iraq as groups will be closed next year," volved many world leaders it demand more parliament seats Obama said, according to provided little to no solutions and even to boycott the election Nation Digest. for a free and peaceful Asia. altogether, causing the election In his visit to Shanghai, Chi- for January to be delayed more Reports of secret CIA flights bringing in prisoners na, Obama talked to a group of than once. Under the Iraq Constitution however, the from Afghanistan to Lithuania have recently been university students. Students were questioned and election must be by Jan. 31. The Iraq election is a vital found. It is believed a secret prison, much like Guan- "trained" before they were allowed to sit in on the event allowing our troops to withdraw by August 2010, tanamo, may exist in Lithuania speech but were also allowed to ask questions freely, a target date set by the Obama Administration. and that it may have been built surprising for the Communist regime. While Obama On that note, Karzai was sworn in Thursday, Nov. 19, by U.S. contractors. This is answered each question honestly and in regards to and set two key goals for the country: to be independent the third time the issue is being human rights the question still remains, do we want of foreign security within the next five years and to rid investigated within the past to step on the toes of Communist China, especially the political system of the corruption that has plagued three years. in our relations with Taiwan? the Afghanistan elections. Spaghetti & waffles Veterans from pg. 1 from pg. 1 this happens, it makes us thankful to on his experience, he also knows the see how the faculty and tees and is responsible for dered sugar and more. be safe. And we can be thankful for the trials of serving in the military. staff get to provide things everything from decorating, “I liked the fact that you safety our veterans provided so America “When you serve in the military it for the students instead of to giveaways, to making can mix anything on your can be a place without fear.” can separate you from the world as you us always having to provide Facebook pages. waffles,” junior Rogelio So- The ceremony also drew attention know it,” he said. “You have to go back stuff for them [papers, proj- “Some senators are in lorzano said. to certain issues unique to veterans. to where you came from and regroup ects]. You can always see charge of different portions The waffles are freshly Among those addressed, a portion after so many of those you once knew teachers you haven’t seen of the event. All the sena- made, with some baked di- focused on the number of veterans have moved on with their lives. It’s not in a while and reminiscence tors contribute in one way rectly in front of the person returning to college after the passing easy.” about times when you were or another,” Nichols said. who orders it. If a student is of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Thousands of This trial was similarly addressed in in their class.” “They make posters and hungry for seconds or thirds, returning veterans will take advantage the ceremony, as James spoke of how WaffleMania is a Senate advertise for the event, help he or she can come back for of the new bill, which funds 100 percent non-military students can help returning project that has a different with set-up and preparation, more. of a veteran’s undergraduate education veterans adjust to their new lives and feel theme this year. serve and make the waffles, For entertainment, the if they have served at least three years welcome on campus. “This year we are putting organize games and other Senate has retained the mag- since 9/11. “If a veteran has served anywhere a new spin on the event and activities for the event, and ical services of Dr. Michael Mary Scaggs, an undergraduate other than San Antonio,” James said, calling it ‘Twas the Night cleanup.” Tallon, a Spanish professor nursing major and the president of the “just say to them, ‘Welcome home.’ And Before Finals,’ ” said Senate Last year, Commuter known for his creative magic Student Veterans Association, is one regardless of when or where they’ve Liaison Erin Nichols. “It Senator Michael Mejia re- tricks, as he is a favorite of these veterans. After serving two served, it’s always great to hear: ‘Thank will have more of a Christ- called he was “in charge among students. tours in Afghanistan, Scaggs attained you for your service.’ ” mas theme.” of making sure the flow Solorzano recalls his fa- the rank of captain before leaving the Scaggs, too, said saying thank-you is “At the event, we are go- of the line goes smoothly vorite trick that Tallon per- Army to pursue having a family with her plenty, but also recommends other ways ing to have a table set up for and that everyone gets a forms. “The foam bunnies… husband, who remains in the Army and for students to help veterans and active- everyone to make Christmas chance to visit the toppings when he [Tallon] starts with is serving overseas. duty soldiers on and off campus. cards for active duty military table, so they can cover their two and suddenly multiplies During the ceremony, James asked “Students can also be considerate or overseas,” said Nichols. waffles.” to many.” all veterans to stand and be recognized sensitive to the experiences that some of WaffleMania is designed Sodexo provides the For Nichols, the hardest as he called each branch of the military. the veterans have had,” she said. “And to let the students relax and food. Senators arrive at 5 part about planning Waffle- Dr. Timothy Henrich, professor of can do simple things like greeting troops enjoy each other’s company. p.m. to prepare for the 7 Mania is guessing the de- kinesiology and sports management, at the airport or donating blood at the The planning takes place o’clock door opening. Waffle mand. stood in recognition of his service in Brooke Army Medical Center.” weeks in advance, begin- choices include flavors such “The hardest thing is the Army. Henrich spent five years in But apart from reaching out to ning with the every-other- as blueberry, strawberry, just making sure there are the Army during Vietnam, but instead veterans on a personal level, James said Wednesday Senate meet- chocolate and more. Top- enough waffles ready by of serving in the war itself, Henrich non-military students can keep in mind ings discussing the event. pings include syrup, straw- the time everyone arrives competed in international pentathlons the significance of the Veterans Day Each member of the Senate berry glaze, chocolate chips, so lines don’t become long,” for the Army team. Ceremony and those on campus who is divided up into commit- multi-colored candies, pow- she said. Even though Henrich looks fondly served.

Intersection from pg. 1 jured and taken to a ing left onto Broadway UIW students, staff “You have to be aware that the drivers are re- Antonio Public Works hospital after they were from Burr was blinded or faculty, and three that there could be con- ally paying attention employees Christina struck around 2:30 p.m. by the sun, did not see involving pedestrians, ditions that keep peo- to or respect pedes- De La Cruz, planning Nov. 3 at the intersec- the women and acci- who were injured. ple from seeing with trians crossing,” said manager for the Traf- tion, according to the dentally struck them. Alamo Heights con- distractions that go on Iris Ayala, who does fic-Engineering unit, Alamo Heights Police According to the siders the crosswalk within the vehicle such work-study at Kath- and David Haldeman Department. Alamo Heights re- a good safe one but as talking on the phone, leen Watson Center. “I on the 90-day study. No charges have cords, there have been because of the amount texting, etc. Always pay just think that they are “We want to give stu- been filed because the 36 accidents at Broad- of traffic flow and the attention to the traffic concerned with turning dent a chance to cross Alamo Heights Police way and Burr recorded increase in students before you step into the and expect you to cross cause what we have Department’s investi- from June 2006 through crossing the street traffic.” when it is convenient to seen is that cars are ei- gation determined the November 2009 – 10 of there are likely to be Several UIW pedes- them.” ther turning left or right driver who was turn- the accidents involving accidents when people trians contend drivers Meanwhile, a cam- out of the turn lane, are not fully aware of are in a hurry and not pus police officer is be- out of campus, or off their surroundings. watching out for pe- ing posted near the Burr Road and are also “Never assume any- destrians at Broadway intersection at random not paying attention as thing even though you and Burr. times to issue citations well as sometimes look- have the crosswalk sig- “I have to cross the to vehicles not yielding ing for a chance to go nal telling you that it is street every day for to pedestrians, Capt. before it changes and STUDENTS! FREE on www.HisListing.com. OK to cross,” Alamo work and it is some- Jacob Colunga said. our pedestrians are still * Buy, sell, barter or trade with other students and your community Heights Police Chief times kind of scary be- And the campus unit is crossing the crosswalk,” * Join and start posting today. * WIN a gift card - come see how! Richard Pruitt said. cause I do not think working with the San Colunga said. December 2009 www.uiw.edu/logosFEATURES page 3 FALL FASHIONS

Fashion SocietyBy Maureen Johnson showcases four designers LOGOS STAFF WRITER Hip-hop beats brought a simple, student-made runway to life Monday, Nov. 23, when the Fashion Society presented its Fall Fashion Show in Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center. Models rocked the catwalk wearing garments constructed by student designers Jason Avey, Rosie Isbam, Grace Manley and Cecilia Vasquez. Each designer showcased their vision for fall fashion. Color burst onto the runway with Vasquez’s purple and teal strapless dresses. Manley’s designs em- bodied a Marie Antoinette look with corset tops and ruffled gowns. Isbam used large bows to make cocktail dresses and shorts pop and incorporated lace and high collars into her garments. Models sported wild and crazy teased hair. “I really like one of the last outfits because it was so creative with the big sleeves and feathers,” said Sarah Esquivel, a San Antonio College student who attended the show in support of a friend. Esquivel described one of the eight garments designed by Avey who featured sequined detailing, peacock feathers, and a love for showing off a woman’s back. Fashion Society President Austin Alegria, a junior fashion design major, emceed the event. She said her focus is to help incoming freshmen interested in the fashion world to network. The group has worked together to organize two shows on campus and four others off campus including shows during San Antonio’s Fashion Week. Members gain experience dressing and styling models and have opportunities to meet others working in the fashion industry. Not only models walked the runway but a little dog named Paris surprised the crowd mid-show. Alegria said Paris was incorporated because all proceeds from the show benefitted SARA Animal Sanctuary in Seguin. The Fashion Society is currently working on its next fashion show which will benefit the San Antonio Aids Foundation.

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KATIE GRINNAN LOGOS STAFF Several of the models tried out for the fashion show The show didn't take long -- about 30 minutes in fact -- but sponsored by the UIW Fashion Society. One of the several weeks of planning went into the benefit Fall Fashion four-legged models, Paris, is led down the UIW runway. show held Nov. 23 at the International Conference Center. Aspartame: Forum brainstorms ideas How safe is this sweetness? children, hives, headaches, de- mentia and behavioral changes, just to name a few. These for updated student center By Gabrielle “Gabby” Guereca ing the forum, Edwards was able ers and residents alike. By Amanda are usually based on personal LOGOS STAFF WRITER to clear the fuss, speak of facts, and The cost: an estimated $18 mil- Avey reports or speculations and LOGOS A new Marian Hall Student hear out students’ ideas such as one lion to $20 million. The projection should be relied upon with STAFF Center may be a few years away wanting to see “an alumni area with for groundbreaking: 2012. WRITER caution. but students tossed out ideas about a bar.” The current center is a popular Aspartame, also known as Michael Lean, a professor what they would like to see in it at a Ideas such as free printing, gathering spot. It contains the NutraSweet® and Equal®, is at the University of Glasgow, Nov. 19 forum in the lounge. an all-Greek area, a veterans area, main dining hall, a game room, a a low-calorie sweetener used said, “adults need at least 10 Student Center Manager office space for each student or- patio, lounge with a big television to sweeten a wide variety of cans of a drink fully sweetened Maria Edwards headed up the ganization, more food vendors on each end, dormitory rooms low calorie foods and reduced with aspartame alone to reach forum along with her staff to gain on campus, alumni offices, and a and a variety of offices including calorie foods and beverages, the acceptable daily intake of students’ perspective on a new bookstore came out. Campus Life, Residence Life, the including low-calorie tabletop 40 mg/kg/day.” Marian Hall. Administrators hope to have a Student Government Association sweeteners. If you are concerned you Rumors have circulated the five-story student center that will and Campus Activities Board. Aspartame is 200 times are consuming too much as- campus with ideas such as a rock- include the essentials of student life. Edwards estimates in one se- sweeter than sugar and is often partame or have recognized climbing wall, a five-story building, They want to make a centralized mester alone “a total of 35,494 stu- used in very low doses in con- some of the above side effects, a minimall, and many more. Dur- location for all students – commut- dents have used the game room. sumer products. begin decreasing your intake of The debate: Is it a safe alter- aspartame and see if there are native to sugar or not? Many any positive changes. Remem- studies have been conducted ber, it is your role as a consumer to examine potential links be- and the caretaker of your body tween artificial sweeteners and to pay attention to how foods cancers. One study on mice affect you and to research the found a higher rate of leukemia data if something isn’t normal. and lymphoma when the rats were fed anywhere from eight E-mail Avey at avey@uiwtx. to 2,083 cans of soda a day. On edu. the other hand, the National Institute of Health examined another study on humans, FYI which showed no relationship between aspartame consump- tion and either disease or brain You can find more information based on cancer. laboratory studies about Some claims you can expect aspartame from the National to find from various resources Cancer Institute, the include links between aspar- National Institute of Health, and the American Dietetic tame and cancer, hair loss, Association websites. depression, hyperactivity in BURGUNDI BERNAL/STAFF WRITER Ideas for a new Marian Hall Student Center at Incarnate Word were discussed Nov. 19 at a forum held in the lounge of the center. page 4 CAMPUSwww.uiw.edu/logos December 2009

CounselingThe Counseling Center at the University Center of the Assistant Directoradds Bunnie internsSaathoff are working Incarnate Word enlisted seven interns this fall – some to help prepare these future “personal counseling of whom are bilingual -- to help the permanent staff, professionals.” the director announced. Additional help in training the new interns comes blankets campus By April Lynn Downing areas students will use The longtime director, Dr. Keith Tucker, and from: LOGOS MANAGING EDITOR the machines the most; The University of the where the machines are Naomi Alverez, who has completed Julian Gonzalez, an employee of UIW who her course work for a doctorate in is completing his master’s in community Incarnate Word has re- placed currently is liable counseling at St. Mary’s University. A counseling at UTSA. Gonzalez, who holds cently initiated a 10-year to change depending on licensed counselor, she is working on a bachelor’s degree in psychology from contract with Coca-Cola the sales reports received her dissertation about career counseling UIW, has experience in community-based education for ninth-graders. Alvarez counseling where he works with the -- thus the vast amounts of in the next month. completed her requirements for licensure homeless and others in need. soda machines that have “A machine’s presence here at UIW and at the Children’s Grief at a particular site is gener- Center in San Antonio. arrived on campus. The contract has been ally dictated by how much in negotiation for awhile it is used, generally mea- Brooke Buck, who is completing her Stacey Grossman, who is completing her as Coca-Cola representa- sured by sales volume,” final semester for her master’s degree in master’s in clinical psychology from the tives surveyed the campus Jurenovich said. counseling at the University of Texas-San Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Antonio. She has a bachelor’s degree in Palo Alto, Calif. She has passed national for key high traffic spots Another part of the psychology from UTSA. She works at a and state exams for licensed professional for the soda machines. negotiation was to deter- Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation home counselors. “They [Coca-Cola rep- mine what beverages to and has worked with troubled high school students. resentatives] reviewed sell. Beverages available existing locations where in the machines now in- machines were located clude tea, water, Coke as well as new areas that (regular, diet and Zero), Samuel Garcia, a minister who received his Juan Loya, a minister who has done a two- master’s in counseling from Sul Ross State year internship at Walter Reed Psychiatric could serve the communi- and Sprite. University and is completing his doctorate Hospital. He holds a master’s degree from ty,” Dr. David Jurenovich, “[Directives were given in counseling and supervision at St. Mary’s. San Francisco Theological Seminary and vice president for Enroll- to] ensure that besides caf- is working on his doctorate in counselor education and supervision at St. Mary’s. ment Management and feinated and sugar prod- Student Services, said. ucts, that water, decaffein- “The directives given were ated, sugar-free and other to certainly comply with healthier options would any fire or safety regula- be available,” Jurenovich Sherry Garrett, who supervises master’s- Kim Watts, who is director of career tions for safe access and said. level interns at UTSA. She is completing services at Texas Lutheran University in her doctorate at UTSA. She has been Seguin. Formerly assistant director of egress. In the end, Coca- The university does an English teacher and a high school career services at UIW, Watts holds a Cola ultimately placed profit from the soda sales counselor. bachelor’s degree in political science from the machines where from based on commission UIW, master’s in counseling from UTSA and a law degree from Texas School of Law their experience, they felt only, not on how many in Austin, Texas. She is working on licensing would provide the most machines are placed on requirements on counseling. convenient service.” campus. In addition, Co- Jurenovich said the ca-Cola will aid in schol- reason for so many ma- arship funds for UIW Counseling Center Info chines is to find out which students each year. Location: Kathleen Watson Building at Broadway and Burr. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Logos intends to do more in-depth research Office hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. regarding this topic in the next issue. If you have any comments or All sessions are by appointment. Call (210) 832-5656, 829-3127 or 829-3129. questions relating to this story please contact the Logos at: logos@ uiwtx.edu. Or contact the editor at: [email protected]. December 2009 www.uiw.edu/logosMISSION page 5

MIGUEL CONCHAS/LOGOS STAFF Participants sign a large replica of the 'Charter for Compassion' in a ceremony inside Marian Hall Ballroom observing the worldwide adoption of the document calling for people to be compasionate in their thinking and actions. Group celebrates 'Charter for Compassion' By Blanca Morales and religions. grounds to proclaim the prin- Compassion in various tra- students, faculty, and other LOGOS STAFF WRITER “The Charter of Compas- ciple embraced by all, often re- ditions was explained by Lama members of the San Antonio In the last few weeks, a sion is a cooperative effort to ferred to as the Golden Rule: Passang Gelek, a Buddhist community came forward, the worldwide “Charter for Com- restore not only compassion- “Do unto others as you would monk from Tibet; Anna Huth, rest joyfully danced and ate passion” movement recogniz- ate thinking but, more impor- have them to do unto you.” of Catholic Relief Services in fruit that had been laid out ing unity and harmony among tantly, compassionate action Starting Nov. 12, the day San Antonio; Judy Lackritz of on trays. all was unraveled across dis- to the center of religious, mor- the charter was inaugurated, the Jewish Federation in San “My favorite part was at the tinct traditions, ethnicities al and political life,” according an estimated 150,000 people Antonio; Dr. Lopita Nath, end where one by one, each of to Charterof from over 180 countries partic- a native of India from the the participants signed their Compassion. ipated in various celebratory Hindu tradition, now a his- name to the Charter for Com- org. “Rooted activities in places of worship, tory professor at UIW; Nar- passion while the rest danced in a principled public spaces, schools, univer- jis Pierre, leader of the San in a circle around them,” said determina- sities, and workplaces. Antonio Muslim Women’s UIW student Howard Gill. tion to tran- At the University of the In- Association; and Dr. Neeta Nursing student Laura scend selfish- carnate Word, faculty and stu- Singh, originally from India Boehm said, “You learn small ness, compas- dents led by the Arts for Chris- from the Sikh tradition, now things here and there about sion can break tian Worship class taught by a nutrition professor at UIW; other religions, but to have down politi- Sister Martha Ann Kirk, a Robert Rodriguez, leader of so many different religions cal, dogmatic, religious studies professor, STAND-UIW, the student speaking about compassion i d e o l o g i c a l held a celebration in Marian group working against geno- from the viewpoint of their and religious Hall Ballroom complete with cide in Darfur, spoke of acting faith was definitely some- boundaries.” guest speakers, dancing and compassionately. STAND is thing inspiring. Compassion The char- fruit. Olive branches and col- an acronym for Students Tak- is something I am learning ter is a univer- orful paper cranes -- symbols ing Action Now for Darfur. to use in my profession and sal record that of peace -- surrounded a large Following the speakers, throughout my whole life. I invites people copy of the charter which was guests were invited to stand absolutely support any act of all faiths, signed by participants as they together in a circle and to or charter that will bring all all nations, danced in a “circle of compas- come forward and sign the people together to promote Lama Passang Gelek, a Buddist monk from Tibet, addresses issue. and all back- sion” around it. charter if they wished. As peace and well-being." Executive director finds empowerment through WGC By Rachel Cywinski 2009. love and care. We stress women cutting off the ing to convince families LOGOS STAFF WRITER Her dissertation topic is that these children don’t daughter’s genitalia. the economic value of a WGC Executive Direc- “Women’s Empowerment need to be considered Female genital mutila- daughter (the bride price) tor Tere Dresner-Salinas and Economic Empower- differently. One of the is- tion is a tradition that is less than the economic was personally empow- ment for Sustainability.” sues is that many of these has created international value of a daughter who ered to change through She plans to use the Bu- children are orphans, and outrage for decades. The completes an education the WGC. For years koba Women’s Empower- some are not being cared practice of cutting off and thereby becomes she worked for corpo- ment (BUWEA) Project, a for by relatives.” girls’ genitals with shards able to provide the steady rate “raiders,” brokering WCG group working in Reasons for the estab- of glass or other sharp ob- type of monetary income businesses in the United Bukoba, Tanzania, as her lishment of the project jects while they are held that families often do not States and Mexico, and case study. in Mongu, Talarski said, down by women elders is have. filled the role of interim Another UIW doctoral include lack of any train- a tradition that is widely The first girls to enter president when business- student, Elaine Talarski, ing in early childhood for known to cause infection, Tere Dresner-Salinas the shelter are now about es were acquired. She gave preschool teach- teachers (teacher educa- death, miscarriage, pain to graduate from teacher began volunteering with ers training in first aid tion focuses on ages 7 during sexual activity and 10 and sold into marriage education programs and WGC and then enrolled and the needs of children and older) and the re- death during childbirth. to men in their 40s, who teach primary school. in the doctoral program with HIV/AIDS during moteness of Mongu com- It is frequently found in may have multiple wives. Others are in programs in organizational leader- her WGC trip to Africa pared to other regions of societies where traditions She met girls who had for accountants and teach- ship at the University of in June, which was her the country that receive include forced childhood escaped from their hus- ers. Two girls are waiting the Incarnate Word. second trip. The goal of government-sponsored marriages. Although il- bands when they were 12 for funding to open their Dresner-Salinas said the three-day training was training. legal in Kenya since 1982, or 13, stayed at the shel- own tailoring business, she “had boxes and boxes to provide information to For Mary Walker, it 97 percent of Kisii and 89 ter and graduated from and another graduate is of research” but found teachers who would then took a white Kenyan percent of Masai tribes secondary school, only to a candidate to become herself no longer inter- train other teachers in woman’s report of wit- continue both traditions, have nowhere to go other the first female taxi driver ested in acquisitions and their provinces. nessing genital mutilation according to a story by than to their husbands, ever in a nearby town. mergers and depressed Talarski trained 34 to shock her into a new Scott Baldauf, a reporter who were generally about The Global Relief Re- by researching layoffs, teachers from 22 schools mission there. Walker for The Christian Science 30 years older. sources, which sponsors “which was always the in Mongu, Zambia, using said she and her husband Monitor. Walker established a the programs, are seeking part of my job that I hat- materials published by the were in Kenya to develop Walker’s first trip to college fund to provide to obtain a taxi for her. ed.” In 2007 she traveled Zambian government. a water project when the Tanzania led to many options for such gradu- Many of these girls are to Zambia and founded “There has been an [at- woman told her she had more visits where she ates of Tasaru Girls Res- unable to return to their a microentrepreneurship titude] that ‘Because the been invited by one of her learned rescue shelters cue Centre in Narok. At villages and families, but program through WGC. child is going to die, we employees to what she be- run by Masai people did the same time, volunteers they hope to change atti- After she was named “vol- don’t need to do much,’ ” lieved to be his daughter’s not have any support for and donors support the tudes in the Masai society unteer of the year” in 2007, Talarski said. “These chil- birthday party. She was the girls leaving the shel- efforts of the minority and are taking actions she was offered the posi- dren have the same needs stunned when instead she ter. Walker said many of the 800,000 Masai, such as posting videos on tion of director in March as healthy children for became witness to other girls were cut at age 9 or who are actively dialogu- YouTube. page 6 OPINIONwww.uiw.edu/logos December 2009 From the Graduation = a Gradreason. But if the School math parts of your brain work better than mine do, check out petroleum engineering – the average Editor’s starting salary is $83,000. Not bad! And By Rachel get this: MonsterCollege ranked the By Melissa Hernandez Walsh LOGOS EDITOR LOGOS best cities to find entry-level jobs in and Desk: ASSISTANT San Antonio was second only to Austin. EDITOR That sounds pretty promising, right? Dec. 12, 2009. For some people, this No matter where you’re going next, Campus parking: Race for space will be a day like any other, a day to the choice has to be yours. People will Circle, circle, dot, dot. lems” (September 2008). or walking with a ton on begin recovering from the fall semester try to push you in different directions, Man, why can’t I find a Even with the addition your back (the first is my and launch into Christmas break. and they usually have good intentions, parking spot? of the Ancira parking ga- personal refusal to park For others, including me, it will be a so be patient. As the big day approach- It’s been a while since rage (dedicated November in Ancira; look to the day like no other, a major milestone in es, your mom might be crying about the anyone has touched on 2008 – Happy birthday!), above-mentioned articles our lives. It’s time to graduate. fact you’re not a baby anymore or telling the topic of campus park- which added an additional as well as “Sectioned park- I’m not particularly looking forward you to move out already (I’m expecting a ing (staff writer Gladys 800 parking spaces, I can’t ing should take a hike,” to the whole facing-the-real-world little of each), and your friends might be Schulze caught quotes help but notice the “vultur- written by former Logos thing, so I’m putting it off for a while trying to talk you out of your big plans from concerned students ing” of cars around and writer Cali Griffith (Feb- by going to grad school. Our class is to backpack across Europe or whatever in her March 2009 ar- behind the natatorium ruary 2008), students have facing a major disadvantage with the other adventure you’re dreaming up. ticle “Administrators ad- around 10 a.m. Monday adopted new and annoy- shape of the economy, which is making The bottom line is, if you want to go, go. dress student concerns” through Thursday. ing habits to find the opti- it even harder to find a job at all, let If you want to stay, stay. After all, we’ve and former Logos Editor Whether your reason for mal parking space. I’d like alone a dream job, so staying in school worked so hard the past few years to Elva Garza focused on refusing to park in Ancira to take the opportunity to is an increasingly common choice. In become educated and prepared enough the problem in her article is late classes, an unrea- apply new terms to these fact, a recent article posted on www. to make our own decisions. Now we “Parking poses new prob- sonable shuttle schedule vultures: mustangdaily.net said graduate school just have to actually make them. Space stalker: These are students who park and hide in optimal parking zones enrollment has increased in every disci- I have had a great undergraduate waiting to pounce on vacant spots. pline, especially because for a growing experience at UIW, and I’m confident Handicap hiders: The student parks in a handicap space and moves into an number of fields, you have to have an about facing the future. I’ve learned a lot open space as it becomes available. (I’ve actually only seen this happen once.) Parking mutualists: You’re walking out to your car and someone slowly advanced degree to even be considered of academic and life skills I know will pulls up next to you. Ordinarily you’d remember Mom’s words, “Don’t talk to for the best jobs. help me succeed, and I’d like to take this strangers,” but in this case, the person is offering a ride to your car in exchange Other people are biting the bullet opportunity to thank everyone who has for your space. and braving the job market. Accord- supported me…and everyone who reads Lot loiterers: These students are amazingly frustrating to others looking for ing to www.associatedcontent.com, this column! a parking space. You’re looking for a space and ah! There’s someone tossing stuff computer science, psychology, political To conclude with the words of Dr. in the back seat now and getting into the front seat, even turning on the car in science, business and accounting are Seuss, “You're on your own. And you some cases. But, no. There’s the hand wave and mouthing, “ ‘I’m not leaving.’ ” some of the more marketable degrees to know what you know. You are the guy While administrators I’ve also noticed the ap- to contribute to an article to have when you’re just starting out, and who'll decide where to go.” have tried their best to si- pearance of bike racks on appear next semester. CNN recently stated the key to finding Good luck on finals and congratula- lence and/or satisfy our cries campus and, lo and behold, a job with a decent starting salary is to tions, graduates! for parking, it’s obvious we bike riders. If you’re one of E-mail Hernandez at have strong math skills. That is really are taking matters into our those students, contact the melhernandez06@yahoo. not good news. I’m an English major for E-mail Walsh at [email protected] own hands. On that note, Logos at [email protected] com

GovernmentBy Paola Ortega musteconomy. bail out smallthe government were business to distribute the money to smaller LOGOS STAFF WRITER The bank bailout was something that had to come businesses, that would help the economy move faster. about to avoid an economic depression like that of the Smaller businesses are at greater risk of closing down. The U.S. government bailout plan has been an 1930s. Although a bailout was necessary, since the effects If more and more small businesses close down, then extremely controversial topic since its introduction in have not been as planned, it might be time for a change. other industries would be affected. 2008. It has been almost a year since the plan was introduced, Take a local business dedicated to selling building There have been many changes to the plan since it and the economy has not changed much since then. A materials as an example. You can analyze the entire situ- first came about, but the final plan involved bailing out policy change that could result in a positive outcome ation as a circle. If people do not have enough money to the banks to prevent them from crashing, which led to could be redirecting money to the people. buy houses, then this business does not have any money an extreme economic downfall. The bank bailout plan If the government changes the policy so the money or anyone to buy their materials. That means employees was supposed to inject money into banks in the hope goes directly to the people, this could be a better and lose their jobs, and if that business owner traveled a lot, the money would eventually circulate and stimulate the more effective alternative to help the U.S. economy. If he now has no money to take his family on trips. If the money had been distributed to all kinds of small busi- nesses, it would help them survive this economic crisis and fuel other industries. The money also could be used to pay off loans such as student loans. People are in debt $30,000 or $40,000 because of school loans. With the scarcity of jobs right now, people are unable to pay these loans off. The economy of the United States works as a whole and has a domino effect. When one industry goes down, it eventually leads to the downfall of other industries. What the government must do is re-evaluate its options. After all, that money was meant to flow back into the economy, and all it is doing is going to bonuses for employees who are not spending that money because of the economic situation. If that money is given to the people in different ways, people will start spending again, and then stimulate our economy until it fully recovers. It will take a while. There is no doubt about that. But it sure will be faster than spending millions of dollars on employee bonuses. The government had a plan which seems to not be working out, so it is time to figure out a new solution. The clock is ticking. We need to act.

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Jazz Ensemble thank-yous for trip supporters The UIW Jazz Ensemble tor of Development Kate bottles. Many thanks to China Incarnate Word owes a tremendous debt of Rawley. Professor Michael Mercer gratitude to a number of in- Also, a big thank-you and reporter Alice Ramirez dividuals and departments at to Jim Beal, San Antonio for the great article in the watches Cardinal fans from Cardinalmance. Nevertheless, footballtacos, cappuccino and UIW that worked very hard Express-News music colum- Logos. the other side of the given transcontinen- strawberry donuts and and creatively to make this nist, for his help getting the A gigantic thank-you to globe cheered for the tal distance and data gallons of Starbucks momentous trip a reality. word out for the past four Adela Gott who has vid- UIW football team pipeline limitations, blend coffee. The Montreux trip would years and especially for his eotaped every one of our as it successfully took the stream did hit a Overall, the teach- not have been possible with- support of our fundraisers. concerts and who made the its first win of the sea- few bumps, freezing at ers were impressed by out Dr. Bob Connelly, dean A huge thanks to Reporter video demo we sent to the son against Monterrey times— these freezes the Incarnate Word of the College of Humani- Marvin Hurst and News Montreux and North Sea Tech. required a strategi- football team’s perfor- ties, Arts & Social Sciences; Director Kurt Davis of Festivals! Living in Zengcheng cally stationed teacher mance and its ability Dr. Patricia Watkins, vice KENS-5 TV for the great Also, thank you to all the City, Guangzhou, to push the Internet to maintain control in president for Internation- coverage and for coming to citizens of San Antonio who Guangdong Prov- browser’s refresh but- a long and demanding al Programs; and Martin UIW to videotape one of our donated online and attended ince, China, teachers ton so that field goals match. Furthermore, Klingbacher, director of rehearsals. our fundraisers. We will do at China Incarnate would continue to fly the teachers were International Student & Many thanks to Dr. our best to represent all of Word (CIW) watched into the next minutes also impressed by the Scholar Services. Robert Cockfield, father you along with the Univer- the close game play-by- of the game. Monterrey Tech foot- Many other people at of ensemble pianist Robert sity of the Incarnate Word, play via a live Internet In reference to ball team’s endurance UIW were very support- Cockfield and drummer the City of San Antonio, stream. Moreover, to San Antonio, Tex- and force — the game ive and helpful including Paul Cockfield, and 630 the great State of Texas, the complement the view- as time, the football seemed like it could Dr. Denise Doyle, Dr. Pat KSLR-AM Radio for help- United States of America, ing, the teachers set up game started at 7 p.m. have gone either way! Lonchar, Professor William ing with the fundraising and our Creator. a computer projector Saturday; however, in Gokelman, Lorraine Ewers, and having Jim Waller and On a personal note – I so that the broadcast China time, the game E-mail Joseph Kirby, Kevin McCollom, Dr. Javier John Magaldi on two of his would like to sincerely thank of tackles, passes and started at 8 a.m. Sun- a graduate of the Uni- Lozano, Amy Carcanagues, Sunday radio shows. Jim Waller for the opportu- touchdowns would day—13 hours into the versity of the Incarnate Kathie Leal, Diane Echa- A special thanks to Sweet- nity to join this ensemble and all happen on a big future. Thus, given Word’s H-E-B School varria, Edith Cogdell and water Music in Fort Wayne, have this experience. UIW screen. the China-time of the of Business and Ad- Michael Castilleja. Ind., for their generous do- has truly opened doors for The stream quality game, the teachers ministration who is The UIW Jazz Ensemble nation for the Montreux me, none of which would of the match allowed put together a spe- teaching in China, at would also like to say thanks trip. have opened had I not come the teachers to view cial western breakfast joseph.kirby.ciw@ to Trinity University’s Jazz Thanks to Steve Coben, here – both in meteorology most of the game with to celebrate— a feast gmail.com 91.7 KRTU radio station owner of SACircular.com, and music. The gifts which unhindered perfor- consisting of breakfast for all its support for the past for donating a free ad for the have been bestowed on me four years and for sponsoring ensemble's fundraising. are truly blessings and I owe Professor comments on website sensations the ensemble’s appearance Thanks to all the UIW a debt of gratitude to all who I too love thrilling and chilling websites that send tingling sensations up at Jazz @ the Witte on Eas- students, staff, and faculty have made my collegiate and down my vertebral column. However, with most websites I go to the ter Sunday. Special thanks who contributed to our trip experience amazing. site index to find what I am really looking for and forgo the sensations. to Music Director Aaron fund, supported our fund- Prado, Station Manager raisers, and bought a lot of Brian Trodden Tim Henrich, Ph.D. Alfredo Cruz, and Direc- Swiss chocolate and water [email protected] Professor of Kinesiology Confessions of a recessionado:

ABy Mallory Trujilloguide toinduced having a frenzied search for quick a and lifefalo Exchange inwithout Austin to haggle, trade excused moneymyself, and thought, “I am not LOGOS STAFF WRITER easy cash. and sell my goods in bulk. THAT broke,” and returned home feel- As a student in my senior year of college The first wave of madness manifested When I could no longer bear the ing somewhat defeated. and coping with rising tuition, I have felt itself by means of a vacuum cleaner. I loss of my wardrobe, the final phase of I always made ends meet, but the the pinch of needs and pull of wants. laboriously vacuumed every square inch hysteria hit, and it hit hard. I embarked possibility always remained. For a while I live by myself, I work, I owe Incar- of my carpet and piece of furniture in my on a perilous journey to the local plasma I had little to no life. I declined outing nate Word my firstborn, and I go to apartment and giving the vacuum license donation center. I walked up the steps invitations because of my expense situ- school full time. Two years ago I did to consume everything and anything in into the crowded, seedy waiting room ation. I know you know my plight. But not have the same monetary problems. I its path. For what, one may ask? This and up to the front desk. At this point I do not fret. This reccessionado has made had spending money, a full tank of gas, act was then quickly followed by an ex- was still on a mission. Politely I asked the it her business to have a life with little worked 30 hours a week, and could eat cavation of the vacuum bag and its dusty receptionist what I needed to do. Coldly money. occasionally without feeling pangs of contents for spare change. he told me “ ‘Fill this out, sit down, wait at Look for part two in the next issue of regret. After exhausting this resource, I moved least two hours, and you’ll be here a while the Logos in which I cover some of the As of now, I constantly live in a state on to bigger things. I began to scour my since it’s your first time.’ ” I sat down more inexpensive ways you can still have of panic. At the end of every month my closet for clothes I could just barely part and the musky B.O. and chain-smoked a life in San Antonio. anxiety kicks in and I wonder, “Will I with -- the far and few left were piled into clothing of an old boozer wafted up my make it this month?” Or will I slowly bags. I took my Incarnate Word-learned nasal cavity. I glanced at the source of E-mail Trujillo at mktrujil@uiwtx. retreat into the recesses of squalor. The marketing skills and applied them to the the offensive odor and his drug-addled edu anxiety and the impending rent due date wonderful Ebay. I hitched rides to Buf- friend beside him. I rose from my seat,

Korean middleclassroom and elementary I grew very closeleaves to my received VIPindelible treatment versities such as Chosungmemories engaged in and gained school students rang- students and still commu- at the World Cup Sta- University. a new appreciation of a ing in age from 12-15 at nicate with several of them dium of Gwangju, which We were incredibly different culture outside the Mudeung Library of via e-mail. I still remember housed the 2002 World fortunate to have the op- of textbooks. From begin- Gwangju and stayed at each of their names and Cup match against Spain, portunity to teach Eng- ning to end the experience By Sonia Ramirez Gwangju National Edu- career aspirations. They and walked around a lish in South Korea. It was unique, and I hope SPECIAL cation University. will always remain close to scholar's garden, Bosung was a learning experience more students from UIW TO THE My camp philoso- my heart and mind, and I (the famous tea gardens of that many individuals, decide to continue the LOGOS phy was to engage the hope they will continue to South Korea) and several regardless of major, would learning experience. students as much as pos- practice English daily. prominent Gwangju uni- like to have because we The city officials of sible through interactive When we weren’t teach- Gwangju, South Korea, learning that had students ing, we were graciously including the mayor, singing, dancing and role- chauffeured around the Kwang Tae Park, and playing. The experience city of Gwangju, Seoul the superintendent, Soon showed me that students and other nearby cities by Il Ahn, sponsored an Eng- mirror the enthusiasm of a city official, Young-jeon lish Experience Camp the teacher, which meant Oh, and our translator and which I and nine other if the teacher had limited good friend Si-nae Oh. UIW students had the enthusiasm so did the stu- We experienced hiking opportunity to attend as dents. Each day I asked up Mudeung Mountain, an English teacher. the students to recite where many Buddhist My teaching team con- the rules for class, which temples are located, and sisted of Joe Ryan Urby, were simple reminders to took a tour of Gwangju's two Korean teachers, a be nice and try to speak “Silver City,” which is translating assistant and English. During the two a city dedicated to the myself. Joe and I taught weeks of summer camp, elders of Gwangju. We Sonia Ramirez, ninth from left, and fellow UIW students at the World Cup Stadium of Gwangju, South Korea. page 8 SPECIALwww.uiw.edu/logos December 2009 Project Africa male auction raises $1,300 for Mali school

BURGUNDI BERNAL/LOGOS STAFF Twenty different Cardinal male athletes were auctioned off for a 'cupcake date' at Project Africa's Date Auction night, Nov. 10. The benefit event consisted of the auction, cupcake date, and raffle prizes for the highest bidders. By Gaby Canavati Participants were volunteers from the prizes were three pairs of Spurs basket- LOGOS STAFF WRITER tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball and ball tickets, a $100 gift card to Fleming’s, Project Africa, a group wanting to football teams. Each participant was and various gift cards to J. Alexan- build a school in Mali, came $1,300 closer escorted down the aisle by a cheerleader der’s, Panda Express, La Fonda, to its goal with its Nov. 10 Date Auction or a female friend to the beat of his chosen Fire Bowl and Tycoon in Marian Hall Ballroom. music. Flats. Some free Chipotle More than 200 students packed the MBA student and Project Africa burritos also were given ballroom to see male athletes auctioned officer Zach Knight strutted the aisle to students earlier in the off for dates to the highest bidders. in a white suit to the sounds of Michael evening. Before the bidding started, Project Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” while Columbian The UIW Business Africa President Cisse Drame, a junior soccer player Esteban Bayona chose Office donated a parking psychology major from Mali who plays Elvis Crespo’s “Suavemente.” The eve- permit that was raffled off tennis for UIW, welcomed the crowd ning included performances by Jasmine to those who purchased with a brief personal story about her Smith and Eric Stewart, not to mention tickets. Project Africa is now cause. Michael Terrel’s poem, which helped selling green, red, and yellow “My parents are sell him for $110. The first athlete went bracelets for $2. illiterate, but still for $10 but as the crowd began warming As an officially approved my dream was up, the night ended with Andrew Mocio student organization, Project to attend selling for $130. Africa hopes to continue with college,” “This is real money, I hope you know fund-raisers that will en- Drame that,” said emcee David Ballenger. gage the student body, said. Senior soccer player Jamie Scope while raising money for “ I said he participated as an auction date the school. never because “I knew it was a good charitable “I knew Cisse imagined event, and I wanted to help out the cause, had a good heart I would be This was a brilliant turnout. Hopefully and a good story,” at Incarnate people will support Project Africa events said Dr. John Ve- Word. The idea in the future.” lasquez, the group’s behind Proj- There was also a special participant, sponsor and a psy- ect Africa 7-year-old Diego Arrendondo, who chology professor. was really auctioned for $70. Some males sold to “I knew she had big inspired by friends, and others to students who sim- plans. This event my family.” ply wanted to help out. turned out way By 8 p.m., “I came to the event because of the better than the auction cause, but I ended up bidding on Alex we expect- began with Wieland and winning,” said math major ed. We’re the first male Barbie Falcon. “I don’t even know him, o f f t o a athlete escort- but he is cool.” g r e a t ed down the As for the cause, “we are improving start.” aisle by a cheer- the lives of children through their educa- leader. Twenty dif- tion, that is what’s important,” Falcon ferent males were said. auctioned off for a The highest bidders were placed in “cupcake date” held a raffle for prizes that were donated by later that evening. different San Antonio businesses. The SPORTS: LOGOSVOL. 110, NO. 5 www.uiw.edu/logos December 2009

FencingOn gets Guard!straight to the point By Marisa Ayon rich said. LOGOS STAFF WRITER Fencing is more a The fencing class on cognitive sport in that it campus is not new but requires the fencers to holds a wealth of back- prepare tactics and think ground and is looking far ahead of their oppo- forward to extending the nents. There are several program in the future in a different pieces to fence proposed fencing center. with, each with its own An earlier program rules and targets on the even produced an Olympic body. The class focuses fencer from the University on using the foil which Community in 1976. targets the upper trunk. For students who were Fencers wear a white coat looking for a new outlet and mesh mask to protect or simply to fill a credit, them as they duel. the University of the In- Fencing has become carnate Word has been more than a class though. offering a fencing class Henrich has worked to as an option. The first procure $2 million in fencing class on campus grants toward building a contained eight students, fencing center for UIW. but since 1995 the class has This future fencing center grown. would be open to stu- This fall, Dr. Timothy dents as well as house pro- Henrich, a professor in grams, such as “Dreams the Department of Ki- for Youth,” which would nesiology, is instructing extend out to the com- the students. Henrich munity. has been fencing about “(The program) can get 13 years. He encourages inner-city development anyone who is interested programs that get kids to join. on campus who might not “I like it because a lot have exposure to a univer- of people have an ‘inner sity,” Henrich said. fencer’ and they become MARISA AYON/LOGOS STAFF more aggressive,” Hen- Two fencing students duel in the Wellness Center. Fencing is an older program enjoying a revival of sorts under the tutelage of Dr. Timothy Henrich.

SoccerBy Pamela Martinez men, women wrap up campaigns match. The Lady Cardinals will have some hope for next LOGOS SPORTS EDITOR In November, the men whipped Newman Uni- season with leading scorer Sarah Hernandez, a junior, UIW men’s soccer team ended the 2009 season with versity, cross-town rivals St. Mary’s and Texas A&M and her twin sister, Emily Hernandez. a three-game win streak but fell short of the Heartland International. Senior Lianah Flores and Sarah Hernandez were Conference playoffs. And the women lost a regional UIW beat Newman 4-0 with Jeff Boyer, Troy named to the All-South Central Region First Team. Thompson, Jesus Cortez and Callum Riley all scoring a goal in the match. Senior goalkeeper Ryan Eschenburg recorded his eighth career shutout. In a intense match against St. Mary’s, the first half was scoreless. UIW came out in the second half and in the 59th minute senior Jonathon Barbarin scored a goal to give UIW the lead 1-0. UIW added an additional goal from Thompson and beat St. Mary’s 2-1. In the last game of the season the Cardinals took on Texas A&M, winning 1-0 over the Dustdevils. Cortez scored the only goal in the match in the 82nd minute. UIW’s men finished the 2009 season with an overall record of 9-7-3 and 7-3 conference finish. The Lady Cardinals fall short in conference semifi- nals with a 1-0 loss to St. Edward’s at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. The Cardinals had a five-game win streak going into the match against St. Edward’s Hilltoppers. The Lady Cardinals struggled on the offensive end with the Hill- toppers dominating most of the time of possession. EMILIA SILVA/LOGOS STAFF Ashley Phipps, left, a senior forward from San Antonio, gets a kick in against St. Edward's Hilltoppers while Cassidy Ballantyne, a junior defender from Albuquerque, N.M., bumps opponent Kelly Servage in the regional playoff at Benson Stadium which the Lady Cardinals lost 1-0. UIW cross-country runners reap recognition By Pamela Martinez runners as well. Robert Coronado made the honorable ence Freshman of the Year. She also placed 6th among LOGOS SPORTS EDITOR mention list. the top 10 runners on the All-Conference team. Several men’s and women’s cross-country runners In the last meet of the season, the men’s team finish Alyson Gonzalez and Alma Santos received hon- were named to Heartland All-Conference honors for 12th overall in team results in the NCAA Division II orable mentions team. In the South Central Regional the 2009 season. South Central Regional Championship.Weidner led Championship, their final meet, Troufflard finished Senior Shayn Weidner topped the list of runners the way, finishing the course with a time of 33:01:05 13th among 150 runners with a time of 22:23:28. The at the No. 1 spot for the conference. Freshman of the placing him 37th out of 120 runners. Lady Cardinals finished 14th for the tournament. Year Howard Gill, Adrian Carrillo, Robert Hawes Several UIW Lady Cardinals received honors as Santos finished second for the UIW team with a time and Chris Flores all made the top 10 list for individual well. Marie Troufflard received the top honor of confer- of 24:35:44 and overall took 83rd in the tournament. By Pamela Martinez LOGOS SPORTS EDITOR

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Rock Nervous. Anxious. n’ Roll anklerecap started hurting, so Excited. Wearing a base- as my steps turned into an ball cap, a gray and white aching limp, I decided I hoodie, a pair of shorts couldn’t finish the race. and my running shoes, I So as people were was getting so excited to headed to finish their 13.1 hit the pavement for the miles or the full 26 miles, I 2009 San Antonio Rock limped over to the medical n’ Roll Marathon. staff under a red-and-white As No. 33017, it was tent. A medical volunteer truly an amazing experi- named “John” helped wrap ence to participate and my right ankle. watch tens of thousands I know it must have Yvette Reyna of walkers and runners been a strange moment for head down San Antonio going past the Alamo, my family to get a call from streets and pass some of San Pedro Park, The me just to say I’m injured San Antonio’s most popu- King William District and can’t go on with the lar landmarks. and heading toward other race. But, ultimately they We were all energized local tourist sites. were happy I tried and I by cheering fans and mu- But, I must admit I was happy I tried. sic along the route, as we didn’t finish the race. De- headed down a mostly spite the amazing fans E-mail Reyna at yvet- flat course. We all enjoyed along the way, my right [email protected]. UIW volleyball team

netsBy Pamela Martinez notable3.41 hits season a set. Overall, three UIW play- LOGOS SPORTS EDITOR ers were named to the All-Conference The Lady Cardinals finished the 2009 Team: Weise, Nordman and senior volleyball season with 24 wins, making outside hitter Emily Kopecki. it the third-most wins in a single season for UIW. The 24-9 season ended Nov. 13 with a 3-1 loss to Dallas Baptist in the Heartland Conference tournament. The second- seeded Cardinals took a close first set against Dallas Baptist with a score of 23- 25 but struggled for the rest of the game with scores of 25-16, 25-21 and 25-20. Cardinal senior middle blocker Edie Weise led both teams with 18 kills. Sophomores Chera Smith and Chelsea Grayson each contributed 10 kills. Set- ter Sarah Nordman had 40 assists and Spencer Ladd had 16 digs. Weise was named Heartland Player of the Year. Heartland coaches voted Weise as the top player in the conference. Weise averaged a .349 hitting percentage and Edie Weise: Heartland Conference Player of the Year Catch the Cardinals December home games calendar

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Bybountiful Diandra Escamilla collectionwomen and the homeless. LOGOS STAFF WRITER The urgency surrounding the city’s The Student Government Associated need sparked the idea to concentrate more than doubled the amount of canned this year’s Golden Harvest efforts in the foods collected this year from last for the Brook Hollow neighborhood. 23rd annual Golden Harvest drive. “The advantages of Brook Hollow is Collectors assembled 11.3 tons vs. 5.3 that geographically it spans over a larger tons when the Oct. 24 drive was over, an area of the city generating more contacts effort that brought together more than that are reached in hopes of donations,” 465 students and volunteers who tar- said SGA Secretary Christina Garcia. geted the Brook Hollow neighborhood, For many people and their families, wearing “I CAN Make a Difference” T- the effects of the economy can be felt shirts. Mayor Julian Castro also came to across the board. “Several of my friends campus to thank the students. have lost their jobs, and so I understand The uniqueness surrounding Golden where people are coming from,” said Harvest stems from the fact it’s the only Meghan Austin. event on campus in which members from ”The upside is that Golden Harvest each student organization unite in par- participation has increased immensely,” ticipation. In contrast to last year, SGA Canavati said. did not have to recruit non-profits. In- “UIW is doing what students in uni- stead several organizations reached out versities across the United States should to Incarnate Word asking for assistance do,” Castro said, pointing out that the to raise food donations. city has around 90,000 students that are JOSH SANCHEZ/CAMPUS EDITOR Over the last year in San Antonio, the either in college or in graduate school. A national representative from Kappa Sigma Fraternity, right, talks to a prospective student in Marian Circle. demand for food donations has increased “Think of the potential, the power, by double digits. the contribution that 90,000 folks can “The San Antonio Food Bank noti- make to a city of 1.3 million people,” said fied us that people are in dire need due Castro. “It’s a good head start for your GreeksBy Lexi Salazar growHabitat for Humanity in numberwith presenting yourself to the economic situation,” said Gabby participation in the community after LOGOS STAFF WRITER and the Animal Defense on a business scale, or- Canavati, SGA vice president. you graduate from Incarnate Word. You Greek life is growing League. Sorority mem- ganizing events, trusting More than non-profits shared in the are really leading by example in doing and spreading with the bers from Delta Xi Nu another sorority sister, cans collected including St. PJ’s Chil- that, and I just want to commend you addition of two more fra- are required to have 15 team-building, communi- dren’s Home and shelters for battered for that.” ternities to join the two community service hours cation skills. The list can fraternities and four so- a semester. Sorority Delta go on forever.” rorities already here that Beta Chi has taken on Although hazing is boast academic and com- community service proj- often thought of as a part Students seeking end munity service require- ects to benefit breast can- of Greek life, at Incarnate ments. cer awareness and AIDS Word this does not seem And it does take extra awareness. Along with the to be a problem. Lambda time to donate to local idea of giving to the com- Chi Alpha is proud of the to genocide in Darfur charities and get involved munity, some fraternities fact it became the first By Laura Ellis now the president of the dent should have in regard LOGOS STAFF WRITER in Greek-sponsored and sororities also make fraternity to abolish the UIW chapter. STAND is to this situation. an acronym for Students STAND members hope events, according to UIW it a point to try to learn pledging system and haz- For decades rape, mur- Taking Action Now for the mass of postcards will sorority and fraternity something from the com- ing. der and the destruction of villages has plagued the Darfur. pressure the U.S. govern- presidents. munity. “Hazing is a very big country of Sudan located in “I look at Darfur as a ment to help end the atroci- “People would ste- “Delta Xi Nu’s purpose issue that is often con- northeastern Africa without 21st-century Holocaust,” ties occurring in Sudan. reotypically say that a is to commit to the fur- nected with the Greek any hope of restoration. Rodriguez said. “What we “I was always curious therance of multicultural- community,” Greek Life Greek organization pays A group of Univer- are doing is trying to keep about Darfur, especially ism, to promote cultural Coordinator Jacqueline for friends,” Alpha Sigma sity of the Incarnate Word their voices alive. The dead after I watched Oprah,” said Tau President Jessie Fer- awareness, friendship, Mendez said. “Does it students refuse to let the and alive.” Jessica Delgado, a junior. nandez said. “That is not and diversity, not only happen? Yeah, of course it innocent civilians’ voices Members of STAND “I signed up for e-mails the correct answer for any to the University of the happens. Does it happen be silenced any longer. encouraged each person from savedarfur.org and Greek organization on this Incarnate Word, but to here? As far as I know, it Stationary bikes outlined who took an interest in the saw the link for STAND. campus. Greek organiza- surrounding communi- hasn’t. We recently had the center of Marian Hall bikes to ride as a sign of I joined.” tions are very charitable. ties as well,” Cielo Perez, some of the members com- Circle to draw the atten- commitment and interest African music flooded There are always service president of Delta Xi Nu, plete risk-management tion of the student body on in the cause. They also re- the center of campus as projects going on either said. training, which included Nov. 9. ceived a postcard addressed members of STAND rode on or off campus.” Greek life also pro- a section on hazing.” Sophomore Robert Ro- to President Obama that the stationary bikes and For example, Lambda motes self-growth and Lambda Chi Alpha driguez took the initiative listed three specific de- handed out bracelets with Chi Alpha Fraternity an- acquiring skills that will President Austin Brown to learn more about the situ- sires. the inscription, “Not on nually donates canned be valuable in the future, relishes the brotherhood ation occurring in Sudan. The postcard, provided Our Watch: Save Darfur.” goods to local food banks leaders said. he’s found. As he learned more about by savedarfur.com, listed “I really love it,” sopho- and holds blood drives “Most importantly, “Things that are special thousands of people dying “protection of civilians from more Marina Martinez, violence, starvation and vice president of STAND that benefit South Texas being a part of a Greek or- to me are the bonding each day, he decided to disease, sustainable peace at UIW, said. “I feel like I’m Blood and Tissue Center. ganization teaches you to activities, and the building start a segment of STAND, a student-led division of for Sudan, and justice for doing something for the Sorority, Alpha Sigma better yourself,” Fernan- of a brotherhood,” Brown the Genocide Intervention victims and accountabil- world and also showing the Tau donates to local phi- dez said. “You absolutely said. “These bonds will Network, to raise aware- ity for perpetrators” as the community how you can lanthropies such as St. must be able to manage be tight for the rest of our ness and offer help. He is main priorities the presi- save refugees in Darfur.” PJ’s Children’s Shelter, your time. It also helps life.” page 12 LIGHT www.uiw.edu/logosTHE WAYDecember 2009 A million of lights, thousands of people

NATASHA RIFFLE/LOGOS STAFF 'Light the Way' annually brings several thousand people into the cool night air at the University of the Incarnate Word. Incarnate Word kicks off holiday season By Martha Jasso Connection schools -- chapel, lining up followed by a brief wel- event. sponsors “Light the Way” and Annette Marroquin Incarnate Word High against the walls. The coming from the co-em- Sophomore Alexandria with UIW. About 200 LOGOS STAFF WRITERS School and St. Anthony’s altar was illuminated with cees, KSAT 12’s Ursula Guerra pranced around to gallons of Ghiradeli hot An estimated 5,500 Catholic High School white lit candles and deco- Pari and Dick the Tejano beat. “This was chocolate and apple cider people gathered under a -- will be awarded $3,000 rated with an McCracken, UIW pros- a great way to start off the awaited guests alongside clear night sky Saturday, a year ($12,000 over four abundance of fall-in- pect researcher and former holidays,” Guerra said. 4,000 cookies. Tents were Nov. 21, waited for more years) and graduates spired flowers. St. Peter’s alumni director. “It was a beautiful ex- put up by the catering than a million twinkling of other Catholic high Handbell Choir, under The ceremony contin- perience,” first-time visitor department where H-E-B lights to come on for the schools will be awarded the direction of Ellen Rod- ued with Agnese present- Jessica Garza said of the employees greeted people 24th annual “Light the $2,000 a year ($8,000 gers, and ing gifts to Elf Louise and indoor activities. in line to the special treats. Way” holiday celebration. over four years) to attend Chancel Choir provided H-E-B for their “But having a chair in the It was estimated about Dr. Louis J. Agnese, UIW. music including “Creator continued collaboration warmth inside would’ve 800 to 900 were present the University of the In- A formal Mass at of the Stars at Night” and throughout the years. The been nice.” just at H-E-B. carnate Word’s president 5:30 in Our Lady’s Cha- “To Jesus Christ, Our gifting did not stop there Then the indoor crowd “The path leading to and originator of the an- pel was the start to the Sovereign King.” as Agnese presented joined those outside for Central Market was a nual spectacle, flipped evening’s activities. But Mass participants Santa Claus with a spe- the lighting ceremony. delightful one,” said UIW the switch on the lights people started then joined a much larger cial gift, a “Light the Way” Student Ambassadors mom Anita Loera. that will shine nightly for filling the seats as early crowd gathered in Alice stick of his own. The UIW handed out glowsticks For many guests, it self-guided tours through as 4:30. People strolled in, McDermott Convocation Cardinal mascot for the children and lit was their first “Light the Jan. 6. found a seat, and got com- Center. also joined Santa on candles for the adults. The Way.” The celebration, con- fortable. By 5, the chapel Upon entering the cen- stage. crowd counted down Sandra Sotello said her sidered the university’s was full and it was ter, guests were greeted A special dedication to the moments until Ag- family first heard about annual gift to the commu- standing room only. Pia- by Student Ambassadors our troops was announced nese and Mayor Castro the event on radio and nity, brought a number of nist Nicole Valadez played who passed out pro- by Agnese who said, “the flipped the light switches decided to check it out. special guests including a prelude. grams lights represent which would illuminate “It was a lot more than Congressman Charlie Bishop Oscar Cantu and welcomed guests in- each person who is out the night sky of the cam- what we expected,” So- Gonzalez, San Antonio and Father Eduardo Mo- side. Crowds quickly filled there fighting to protect pus with a million twin- tello said. “My favorite Mayor Julián Castro, rales, as well as Father up the center to capacity, our country.” kling lights. part was the Archbishop Jośe Gomez, Tom Dymowski, UIW’s so much so that The sounds of holiday The crowd cheered performances by the H-E-B Director of Public chaplain, security began to usher music then filled the air when the lights came on different choirs, the light- Affairs Dya Campos and conducted them cer- people out to the lawn provided by UIW’s Car- and fireworks went off. switching, the fireworks, Elf Louise representative emony. The ministers right outside the center dinal Chorale, Incarnate Along the scenic route, everything was Diane File. spoke about the meaning where projectors were Word sandwich boards paint- beautiful. We’re going to As part of the eve- of God’s revelation and set High’s Madrigals, and ed by UIW student orga- try and make it a tradition ning’s festivities, Agnese the up to broadcast the cer- choirs from St. Anthony nizations were displayed. from now on.” announced the creation relationship of free- emony live. An Elf Louise Catholic School and St. Many guests stopped to Diane Hernandez of of the Archbishop José dom, truth and beauty. Station was set up outside Peter Prince of Apostles snap photographs of Floresville said this was Gomez Scholarship, Mission and Ministry stu- the center where Catholic family and friends along- the third time for her fam- which will be awarded dent ministers helped out volunteers accepted any School. UIW Maria- side these boards. ily who first came when to any student graduat- as ushers, unwrapped donated toys chi Los Cardenales also Mariachis led the their daughter was a ing from a Catholic high helping guests find a from guests. entertained the crowd. candlelight procession of student at St. Peter’s. school beginning May seat when they could in The prelude of the Tejano music legend Pat- guests through the cam- “We’re trying to make 2010 who chooses to at- the standing-room-only ceremony was led by St. sy Torres pus and to H-E-B Central it a tradition,” she said. tend UIW. Graduates setting. Many stood out- Anthony’s Catholic High and Mariachi Sol de Market for a complimen- “The drive obviously is from UIW’s Brainpower side the School Jazz Band Tejas then closed out the tary reception. H-E-B co- well worth it.” December 2009LIGHTwww.uiw.edu/logos THE WAYpage 13 Sandwich boards: An old tradition 're-vamped' By Gabrielle “Gabby” Guereca LOGOS STAFF WRITER A Sandwich Board Contest – a blast from the past -- has returned to help mark this year’s “Light the Way” through Jan. 6. “This (event) is something that was started in the ‘90s and I believe the last year was in 1998,” said Crystal Campos, special events coordinator for the Office of Public Relations. “We definitely wanted to re-vamp it and bring it back. We wanted a lot of student involvement in regards to ‘Light the Way’ this year, and making it more a student-owned event.” Eleven organizations decorated boards. Requirements for the boards were to include the organization’s name, the year, and to have the words “Light the Way.” Students had free reign to interpret what the event meant to them. The Visual Arts Society depicted a crowd of people holding candles. Stu- dent Ambassadors used their hands to create a Christmas tree. The History Club painted a cardinal on a branch with snowflakes all around. “We wanted (the students) to get involved, and we wanted to make them feel like it was theirs,” Debra Del Toro, director of public relations for UIW. “This is their way of creatively expressing themselves, while at the same time helping us to promote this event.” “(The contest) was a fun day, and BURGUNDI BERNAL/LOGOS STAFF Sandwich Board Winners I think everybody who came really en- Right to left; The Visual Arts Society won the $100 grand prize in the Sandwich Board Contest. Second place ($75) went to the Student Ambassadors. Third ($50) went joyed it,” Del Toro added. “Hopefully to the History Club. The Student Ambassadors also received honorable mentions for Most Mission Friendly and Most Creative. they’ll spread the word to their friends Other organizations participating in the contest included the Campus Activities Board, Math Club, Fashion Society, Chemistry Club, Engineer Club, American Society of and next year we’ll have even more.” Interior Decorators, and two Residence Life groups which participated as Julian’s Crew and All Stars.

Students donate to Elf Louise Toy Drive By Justin Ryan Gomez wrapped gifts. the county with had success both years. The movie event LOGOS STAFF WRITER Louis Lock- the help of 4,500 was a night strictly dedicated to donat- Christmas spirit was high Wednes- er Hall, a San volunteers. ing for the cause and getting Christmas day, Nov. 18, on Dubuis Lawn, as stu- Antonio psy- “I’ve always underway. dents gathered to donate unwrapped chotherapist, is believed in the “Christmas is my favorite time of toys for the Elf Louise Toy Drive. the founder of innate goodness year,” UIW senior Raymond Guzman Guests were treated to “Elf,” a The Elf Lou- in people and said. “Everyone comes together, and you Christmas movie starring Will Ferrell, ise Project. Its the potential for can notice just how generous people are food and refreshments throughout the mission is to good,” Locker when you see them donating.” night’s event. donate toys said. She believes Josh Garcia, a freshman at UIW, Throughout the month of No- to less-fortunate children of Bexar that to be able to see the goodness in said, “This is one of the reasons I chose vember, collection boxes were placed County. yourself, you have to help others. Incarnate Word. It always gives back to throughout buildings on campus for In 2008, Elf Louise donated gifts This is the second year UIW has the community.” anyone who wanted to donate any un- to more than 19,000 children around been involved with the toy drive and has page 14ENTERTAINMENTwww.uiw.edu/logos December 2009 Writer puts two MMORPG titans to the test 'World of Warcraft' vs. 'Guild Wars' ed MMORPGs around. $20, give or take your tax- could literally be the box tor and have neglected more than fair level cap. A However, you may not es. However, to own all art walking around in the this game more times level cap means your char- have heard of a little ditty of Warcraft’s expansions, game. Despite the high than I can count) with acter can only go up to a By Courtney by the name of “Guild it’ll run you about $110, graphic quality, there isn’t no worry. certain level and once that Gonzalez Wars.” Despite the fact it whereas the “Guild Wars” much of a lag when you’re “Warcraft” is also more level is attained, they will LOGOS has nearly as many expan- complete collection is in crowded towns trying of a “you need online stay that level and cease STAFF WRITER sions, equal (or better, in only $90. To actually play to party up or sell your friends game,” especially bonuses. The “Guild Whenever I head back my opinion) graphics as “Warcraft,” you’ll need to inventory. The same goes when it comes to bosses Wars” base game has a to school, I like to have “Warcraft,” plus no sub- come up with $15 monthly for “Warcraft,” which is and particularly difficult level cap of 20, whereas my priorities in order. scription fees, it doesn’t per account. Believe it or another wonderful as- quests. “Guild Wars” the “World of Warcraft” That means when I come seem preferred by many not, all this information is pect of having separate takes pity on those who base game level caps at home from a long day and over the original online readily available on both servers. lack Internet buds with 60. Later expansions do I’m looking to unwind, I titan. games’ websites, as per Pretty graphics are, the ability to pick NPC raise the cap, but not by need something gratify- So why am I blab- their listed prices in their well, pretty, but a game (non-playable character) much. ing and completely free bering on about this? It’s online stores. isn’t a game without party members before At the end of the day, of lectures, notes and simple. “Guild Wars 2.” I could rant about the good development and embarking on a mission. it’s really up to you if you textbooks. It’s been in talks since importance of plot all I a solid plot. Both titles This is an absolute staple want to shove out the big Being the cost-effec- 2007 and now it sounds want, but at the end of the have good formed plots, in “Guild Wars,” espe- bucks for “Warcraft” or tive person I am, I finally like we’re finally being day, you do pay an extra quests that make sense, cially since most of the stick to something you decided it was time to given a tentative 2010-2011 penny for some pretty rad and easy-to-understand quests and missions you can actually do between look into one of the most release date for this amaz- graphics. I can’t say I’m a ways of achieving the are given are far too hard classes. Both games al- well-known MMORPGs ing sequel, which features huge fan of WoW’s. They specific class you want. to complete with just low you to try them free (massively multiplayer on- new classes, a higher-level have a very cartoonish The fork in the road takes yourself and one set of for at least a week. Some line role-playing games) cap and a completely un- appearance more suited shape when you approach skills. The NPCs can alternative MMORPGs and pit it against my per- derwater area. to their dwarf characters the topic of just how in- be found standing along to these two big names sonal favorite in the hope If anything, new users than the more exotic crea- depth each game gets. If any wall leading into the would be “Ragnarok of saving fellow broke to MMORPGs should tures they promote in offi- you want something very areas outside of the towns Online,” “Runescape,” college students a few probably start with “Guild cial art. The in-game text long-term and challeng- where you set out to com- “Neverwinter Nights” nickels when it comes to Wars” because it’s not as also can get blocky and ing, “Warcraft” is going plete your quests. They and “Maple Story.” their gaming pleasure. in-depth as “Warcraft,” annoying, especially when to deliver it. With quests offer six computer charac- You’d pretty much one of the reasons many you’ve accepted a quest or upon quests, added on- ters from different classes E-mail Gonzalez at cl- have to be from Pluto to do not prefer it. Beyond completed it. There is no line content, leveling of magic that will aid you [email protected] not know what “World that, I did some research doubt it runs smoothly, as times and plot develop- in whatever it of Warcraft” is. It’s one of to break down the actual would be expected from ment, there’s a reason is you need the most widely used and dollar amounts you’d have the high server cost. De- kids spend eight hours t o d o . debat- to shell out to own each spite some of its other set- a day trying to level their Howev- game, and “Guild backs, “Guild Wars” has a night elves on WoW. er, WoW Wars” won ev- pretty impressive graphic “Guild Wars” is a guilt- triumps ery time. For package. Their worlds are free MMORPG that you o v e r starters, the crisp and believable, and can let sit for months and “ G u i l d basic game their character renderings pick up right where you W a r s ” for each is are absolutely gorgeous, left off (trust me, I am w i t h only about almost to the point it a habitual procrastina- t h e i r

December Movies Miss South Texas Pageant set at UIW The University of the dies,” Pageant Executive initial pageant at UIW’s in the young compiled by April Lynn Downing Incarnate Word will be Director Sandra Peter Dougherty Fine Arts women who host to a new Miss South said. Center will be Miss Texas participate in Dec. 4 Brothers Texas Scholarship Pag- The pageant is an of- 2008, Rebecca Robinson; this program,” Rated: R eant on Saturday, Jan. 23, ficial preliminary event in Miss Teen Texas 2009, Peter said. “Part Genre: Drama and organizers are seeking the Miss America orga- Taylor Lowery; and in- of the selection Look for: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman some UIW contestants. nization, which is report- strumental performer process is a per- “Our focus is to pro- edly the world’s largest Danny Wright. sonal interview Everybody's Fine mote scholastic achieve- source of scholarships for Each contestant in in front of seven Rated: PG-13 ment, creative accom- young women at the tune the pageant is required judges where Genre: Drama plishment, healthy living of more than $45 million to have a platform issue they must be Look for: Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale, Drew Barrymore and community involve- annually. for which she has volun- able to state a ment for our young la- Special guests for the teered and supported, well-informed said Peter, who appeared position on the Dec. 11 How to participate in Miss South Texas Pageant Invictus earlier this fall before the relevant issues of Rated: PG-13 For more information about how to be a UIW General Assembly the day, such as Genre: Drama, True Story Look for: Morgan Freeman, Matt contestant, sponsor or volunteer for The Miss to promote the pageant the war in Iraq, Damon South Texas Scholarship Pageant visit www. and seek contestants. promoting the MissSouthTexas.org; e-mail Executive Director “You would be ab- arts, and closing The Lovely Bones Sandra Peter MissSouthTexas@MissSouthTexas. solutely amazed at the our southern Miss Texas 2008, Rebecca Robinson, will be Rated: PG-13 org; call (210) 445-4920. growth in self-confidence borders.” among the special guests for the initial pageant. Genre: Drama Look for: Mark Wahlberg, Susan Sarandon ‘UIW’s Got Talent’ rescheduled Dec. 18 Christmas concerts The Logos will publish the new date as soon as information becomes available. Avatar E-mail the Logos at: [email protected] or [email protected] Rated: Not Yet Rated Genre: Sci-Fi feature band, chorus Look for: Sigourney Weaver The new band program will present its first Christ- mas Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in Our Lady’s Dec. 25 Chapel. ‘Quirk’ ready to go to work Sherlock Holmes By Maggie Callahan Rated: Not Yet Rated The Cardinal Choral and the Madrigal Singers lishing and editing, Then they’ll handle LOGOS ASSISTANT EDITOR Genre: Crime and Mystery from Incarnate Word High School will present their submissions from students, staff and Look for: Robert Downey Jr., annual seasonal concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in faculty, choosing the best pieces through Jude Law, Rachel McAdams Feeling Quirky? the chapel. Every spring, the English Depart- a blind submission process. The Imaginarium of The presentation will feature festive choral music ment holds the Editing & Publishing Dr. Tanja Stampfl, the newest ad- Dr. Parnassus of the season including Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols,” class charged with assembling UIW’s dition to the department, is in charge of Rated: Not Yet Rated Robert Ray’s “Gospel Magnificat,” the Biebel “Ave the class next spring. Stampfl, originally Genre: Fantasy annual literary and artistic magazine, Look for: Heath Ledger, Johnny Maria,” and Lauridsen’s “O Nata Lux.” Guest harpist the Quirk. from Italy, said she hopes students will Depp, Jude Law Rachel Ferris will perform. The class will spend the first part of realize “editing and publishing is a po- Both events are free. the semester learning the skills of pub- tential career.” DecemberENTERTAINMENT 2009 www.uiw.edu/logos page 15 Shows for Winter And I for one am excited And don’t be surprised to Games to have the time to do see me there with a drink in whatever I want, which hand and a rockin’ attitude. Erica includes going to concerts. It’s what I do. than “real life”) Mendez LOGOS Because I’m in the giving These are the concerts I The futureand sports (in of education STAFF mood, I’m giving this gift know about. I’m the con- which we WRITER By Phil to all UIW students: a cert junkie. I’m a music participate to Youngblood compiled list of concerts addict. As I’ve said before, LOGOS varying pas- Now that Christmas hitting the 210 area for it’s always all about the STAFF sive and ac- break is on the horizon WRITER December. music in my life. tive ways). So (just one more week!) that I’m sure your Christmas When we were children gaming is an means all of us students break will be filled with E-mail Mendez at we delighted in games and intrinsic part should have more time to these concerts and others. [email protected] never thought of question- of our lives, tundra or Jurassic forest, do…anything we want. ing their value as social and whether we call it that or for example), and pointing Sunken Gardens, Scout Bar, 19314 US Dec. 17 Dec. 19 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., Highway 281 N #110, MIMS LMFAO educational tools (even not. out that learning “by par- www.sanantonio.gov www.scoutbar.com w/Skatterman and w/Shwayze when we could not express But might some games ticipating in the process” is Dec. 1 Dec. 4 Snugbrim LMFAO’s single, which is those concepts). have more educational ben- the way the human brain is Megadeth Bowling For Soup Tickets: $15 in advance; also the theme song for If you love metal, make w/ Smile Smile $20 at the door. Kourtney and Khloe Take As we grew to adults efit than others? Our own programmed to learn. sure to check them out as Tickets: $14.50 in The “Back in Session Tour” Miami, hit the Billboard though, we were told that Dr. Mary Ruth Moore So next time when some- they put on a rockin’ show. advance; $16 at the is in honor of his latest Top 100 at No. 51. (You’ll most likely see me door album, "Guilt." They’ve done remixes of games are frivolous or purely (2009-2010 UIW Moody one immediately dismisses there, and who knows, With the newest album Kanye West, Katy Perry for entertainment and had Professor of Education) will virtual worlds such as Sec- KUIW.org might find the out called "Sorry for Dec. 31 and Lady Gaga songs and nothing to do with “reality.” be talking to us soon about ond Life because their first time to interview them!) Partying" released 10 Years put an RPM twist. 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