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By Valerie Bustamante LOGOSActing EDITOR President: Enrollment, budget down Powered by Aurasma The new medical school will open next the University” address where she focused applications from now until April.” summer but declining enrollment in on UIW’s past, present and future. As of last week, at least 750 ap- other areas is making the University of The report about the School of Os- plicants had gone through a series of the Incarnate Word more mindful of its teopathic Medicine, set to greet its first “multiple mini-interviews,” Cyterski- general budget, the acting president said. class in August 2017, was much rosier. Acosta said. “We are heading in our “Our budget is tied to our enroll- “We opened applications for the third weekend of interviews. We are ment and so we really are dependent on School of Osteopathic Medicine on interviewing 160 students over a two- making our enrollment in order to make June 2,” Andrea Cyterski-Acosta, asso- day period. I call it ‘speed dating for our budget,” Dr. Denise Doyle told a ciate dean of admissions for the medical medical school,’ but it’s been a very packed crowd in CHRISTUS Heritage school, said. “As of this day, we have interesting process.” Hall Oct. 27, many of them munching on over 4,000 students that have started The medical school’s first clinical Bill Miller’s breakfast tacos and barbecue some part of the application and that rotations should begin in July 2019 Valerie Bustamante/LOGOS Editor sandwiches. has whittled down to 2,200 completed and its first graduation in May 2021. Dr. Denise Doyle discusses the 'State of the University.' Doyle discussed the budget and en- applications that we are beginning to As for the rest of UIW, Doyle re- the undergraduate and graduate level rollment issues during her first “State of work with. We’re continuing to review ported projections for enrollment at both were not met. The fall undergraduate - Cont. on page 2 -Enrollment, budget down
ConnellyBy Priscilla Aguirre leaves long teaching, administrative legacy LOGOS ASSISTANT EDITOR For 45 years, Dr. Robert “Bob” J. Connelly served the Incarnate Taking his philosophy education further, Connelly obtained his Word community through his teaching, involvement and wisdom master’s and Ph.D. at St. Louis University, where he later taught. He he shared with faculty and students. also taught at Fontbonne College, now a university in Clayton, Mo. “When I think of UIW, I think of Dr. Bob,” said Dr. Ricardo In 1972, Connelly started his career at UIW as an associate pro- Gonzalez, associate director of the Ettling Center for Civic Leader- fessor in philosophy. ship. “His caring, generous and sincere personality embodied what “He fell in love with philosophy when he was an undergraduate,” UIW stands for. He had a great love for this institution and all it Dr. Kathleen “Kathi” Light, the provost for UIW and Connelly’s wife, represents.” said. “His research was primarily in the world of ethics and bioethics.” Connelly died Sept. 27. He was 77. Memorial services for him Also through his teaching, Connelly taught his students to learn were held Oct. 1 at the Chapel of the Incarnate Word. and understand the meaning of service. To show his love for service, Raised in Denver, Colo., Connelly completed his bachelor’s Connelly was an avid member to many civic organizations. He pushed
Dr. Robert 'Bob' Connelly degree in philosophy in 1961 at Regis College in Weston, Mass. for the 45 hours community service requirement that became part of - Cont. on page 2 -Connelly leaves legacy
UIWBy Valerie Bustamante to celebrate Agnese’s service, retirement LOGOS EDITOR The University of the an anonymous letter was on medical leave, citing Incarnate Word will cel- sent to the San Antonio Agnese’s “sporadic un- ebrate the longtime ser- Express-News accusing characteristic behavior vice of its former presi- him of making racist re- and comments,” the for- dent, Dr. Louis J. Agnese marks at a physical ther- mer president threatened Jr., and his forthcoming apy luncheon on Aug. to sue “the pants off ” retirement at a Dec. 12 15, remarks that were Board Chairman Charlie dinner. directed towards African Lutz. UIW’s Board of Americans, Hispanics, Apparently, relations Trustees, which placed Dr. Louis J. Agnese Jr. Native Americans, and between Agnese and the Agnese on medical leave president emeritus. Mormons. board have improved. and named Dr. Denise The celebratory tone Reportedly, Agnese In a statement re- Doyle as acting presi- was a turnaround from never denied making the leased to the UIW com- dent in mid-August, campus chaos caused remarks but didn’t find munity on Friday, Oct. announced Oct. 7 that after the board removed them offensive. After 7, Lutz said Agnese will Agnese would be named Agnese as president after the board placed him join Sister Margaret Pa- - Cont. on page 2 -UIW to celebrate Agnese's service, retirement
ReportBy True McManis shows increase for sexual misconduct LOGOS STAFF WRITER More incidents of sexual misconduct have been outreach effort. recorded but burglary and robbery cases are on the “The more students know decrease, according to an annual report issued this how to report issues of concern fall by the University of the Incarnate Word. and the more they know about The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, what the University can do to which was released Sept. 30, gave statistics and help, the more comfortable
Courtesy Photo insight regarding dangers on campus and statistics they feel coming forward,” 'Red,' the Cardinal mascot, spreads the word about transportation to the polls. regarding crimes that have been reported in the last McCamish said. “We do not Caitlin McCamish three years on and off campus and on public property. believe at this time that there Cardinals register, vote early Last year showed a small increase in sexual mis- is an increase in incidents occurring, but an increase More than 600 University of the Incarnate Word students, conduct reports, but a decrease in other crimes since in training and reporting.” faculty and staff registered on campus to vote in the 2016 2013, such as burglary and robbery. McCamish, a former Bexar County prosecutor, election, according to the Ettling Center for Civic Leader- Caitlin McCamish, Title IX and compliance has been speaking to student organizations and ship. The center also is providing transportation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. coordinator at UIW, said she believes the increase classes about sexual misconduct as well as sex and Wednesday, Nov. 2, to a local polling place for early voting shown in the report is due to a renewed training and gender discrimination. Title IX and campus safety which is available 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Friday, Nov. 4. - Cont. on page 2 -Report shows increase for sexual misconduct
@uiwlogos Download the Aurasma app, follow /logos.uiw UIWtv's account, @UIWlogos and see our stories come uiwlogos to life. Look for stories with the Synchronized swimming team UIW was host to the second bi-annual San The prequel, 'Ouija: Origin of Evil,' www.uiwlogos.org "Powered by Aurasma." holds annual benefit watershow. Page 9 Antonio Food Truck Showdown. Page 13 is another dose of horror medicine. Page 14 page 2 Est. 1935 October-November 2016 New earthquake strikes Italy A new earthquake struck Italy Sunday in the same regions that have been affected by tremors of the previous earthquake the past two months. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the earthquake as a 6.6 on the Richter scale, which is larger than the earthquake on Aug. 24 that killed more than 300 and left thousands homeless. Though no deaths have been reported Have you heard it? yet, the destruction of the Norcia basilica has been the greatest Compiled by Victoria O'Connor Features Editor artistic loss since the collapse of the ceiling of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in 1997.
Raven Symoné brings back her former character in new spin-off show. Twitter shuts down Vine FBI re-opens Clinton probe The social media app Twitter announced it will The FBI has obtained a warrant to start reviewing e-mails ‘That's So Raven’ spin-off coming be shutting down Vine, its sister app. Vine has found on the laptop used by Democratic presidential candi- Actress Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, known been around since 2013, allowing users to make date Hillary Clinton’s aide, Huma Abedin, and her husband, professionally as Raven-Symoné, announced Thursday, six-second long videos to share on social media. Anthony Weiner. The agency has reviewed the -mails again Oct. 27, she will be leaving ABC-TV “The View” where The information of the app shutting down came after learning there might be additional information in the she’s been since June 2015 to star in a “That's So Raven” out the same day Twitter announced it would have e-mails related to the case involving Clinton's personal server. spin-off on The Disney Channel. She shared this with to cut its workforce by 9 percent. There is cur- Though the FBI had previously announced the investigation “The View” audience. She will be both the star and rently no information as to why Twitter has made was complete, a letter sent by FBI Director James Comey executive producer of the thus-untitled series as she the decision, but only that there would be more informed key members of Congress that there might be new brings life to her former character, Raven Baxter. information to come on their blog. information involving the case.
enrollmentCont. was at 4,170 students,Enrollment, with a 150-student decrease. And that we arebudget in a situation where we have todown be really careful about Compiled by spring semester enrollment is projected to go down by 160 students. our expenditures,” Doyle said. Nico Ramon LOGOS Staff Writer Although the online enrollment has flourished, the downfall in “We have to be very mindful of the importance of enrollment Alumni Memorial the undergraduate and grad enrollment caused a reduction in the and retention of our students. This is something that we have lots school budget by $2.3 million, Doyle said. of people working on, but I think it is something we need to share Mass “We have other pockets of money to help balance the budget, with you all in terms of the state of the university.” What: Serving as the an- but I think it really is important to us as a community to realize nual remberance of UIW's departed alumni and Cont. UIW to celebrate Agnese's service, retirement sisters. The Mass will con- trice Slattery, another longtime ing updates on the state of affairs president until the board names have spoken to I hope we will clude with a brief prayer former president, in an emeritus including Agnese’s role and the a new president. Doyle reported have a new president on the first in the Sisters of Charity role. The statement also men- search for a new president. a search committee is still yet to of July. Most feel that it is a very of the Incarnate Word's tioned Agnese had been visiting “I know there has been a lot be named. realistic possibility. I have told Cemetery. Mass starts at with his physicians for treat- of interest in the university about Doyle emphasized that it other groups I believe UIW is a 10:30 a.m. able conditions such as severe the transition of the presidency won’t only be the search com- very attractive [Catholic univer- Where: Chapel of the exhaustion. of UIW,” Doyle said. “First of mittee involved in the effort to sity] for the presidency. We are a Incarnate Word “We have had very positive all the Executive Committee of name a new president. very robust, complex and a vital and affirming conversations with the Board of Trustees has been “I think we all have to real- university that has had a long Diwali: Dr. Agnese in the last few weeks working hard with Dr. Agnese to ize that the search committee period of growth. We are just at Festival of Lights and both the Board and Dr. arrive at a friendly conclusion to itself is not going to choose the the very beginning of it and as What: Celebrate the Agnese are highly encouraged his presidency of 31 years.” next president of the university,” soon as the committee is named South Asian holiday of about the future of this impor- As for Agnese’s president Doyle said. “The search commit- we will send out information and Diwali: Festival of Lights tant relationship,” Lutz said in emeritus role, Doyle said, “Some tee is in many ways doing the I feel committed to keeping the from 5 to 8 p.m., the statement. people have asked others and legwork and really focusing their larger community apprised at complete with a Agnese is reportedly out of me at the university what does attention on the process of get- where we are in the process.” photobooth, Henna, the country until Nov. 5, and that mean? Well, I think most of ting all of the necessary publicity Another order of business is dinner, puja, and upon his return, the board will the faculty knows that the term out than getting a large set of celebrating the past president’s performances. RSVP by further discuss his new role as ‘emeritus’ is used in the academic candidates, a pool of candidates. service at the Dec. 12 Associates Nov. 4. president emeritus. Agnese, who setting really to designate long Then reducing that to perhaps Dinner. Where: McCombs began his tenure at then- Incar- service to the institution. So 10 people who they believe “Dr. Agnese has meant so Center Rosenberg nate Word College as one of the those of us who are emeritus they want to interview and then much to this University in his Skyroom nation’s youngest presidents in know that it really is a sign of the bringing the final candidates on more than 30-year tenure as 1985, is retiring Dec. 31. esteem that the university holds campus.” president and it has been our In recent years, Agnese each member and the gratitude Feedback will be critical hope that we would all be able 'Light the Way' traditionally had been giving a we have for service.” from the UIW community on to honor his achievements and What: Serving as UIW's “State of the University” address. Meanwhile, the board asked any candidates visiting campus, legacy at UIW,” Lutz said. gift to the San Antonio Doyle followed suit Oct. 27 in Doyle, a former provost and she said. community for 30 years, CHRISTUS Heritage Hall, giv- chancellor, to serve as acting “As I have told any group I "Light the Way" will fea- ture performers from UIW Brainpower con- nection, Incarnate Word Cont. Connelly leaves legacy High School, St. Anthony the curriculum to graduate. Connelly received many awards. UIW honored him by establish- Catholic High School, “He was a person committed to teaching, shared governments, ing The Robert J. Connelly Faculty Leadership Award, an annual and St. Peter Prince of sustainability, social justice and the success of students, the faculty award given to a professor who provides outstanding leadership the Apostles School, as and to the university,” Light said. “The love of service came from his within the faculty. well as a performance beliefs as a man of faith and that we are responsible as Christians “Dr. Bob’s greatest contribution was his ability to mentor the from San Antonio native to care for the environment. It’s sacred and something we are given faculty and staff on the act of caring and how that translates to and Tejano singer Patsy to protect.” developing our students’ perspective for each other and the earth,” Torres, a UIW alum. Connelly worked closely with Sister Dorothy Ettling as they said Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, associate vice provost for civic Towards the end of the gave birth to the Center for Civic Leadership, now known as the engagement. night the official switch Ettling Center for Civic Leadership. At the Ettling Center, Con- At UIW, Connelly served one time as dean of the School of will be flipped, illuminat- nelly co-taught the social justice leadership course. He also helped Math, Science and Engineering and dean of the College of Hu- ing the entire campus in develop and launch several programs such as Meet the Mission, manities, Arts and Social Sciences. He also served as director of nearly one million UIW recycling program, and the Sustainability Committee. assessment and assistant to the associate provost for institutional Christmas lights. The He was also part of the development of the Headwaters at In- effectiveness and assessment, Dr. Glenn James gates open at 6:45 p.m. carnate Word and was co-chairman of the Headwaters Committee. Even when Connelly retired his presence remained on campus. and the event starts at Connelly served as president of the faculty association/senate twice “We are all going to miss him mentoring and guiding us,” 7:30. and chaired most standing committees at least twice. Aranda-Naranjo said. “His leadership capacity, his kind words and Where: Gayle and Tom For all his leadership and dedication he put into the community, the love he had for everyone he met. We will miss him greatly.” Benson Stadium Cont. Report shows increase for sexual misconduct information has been presented at every freshman orientation ses- vent harmful behavior. Many prevention and awareness programs will sion and online training is now mandatory for first-year students. be offered during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Anyone with concerns regarding sexual misconduct can use the The report also details the school’s drug and alcohol policy, includ- online reporting option under the Title IX section on the campus ing punishments for violations and what may or may not be considered website. an offense. While liquor law violations have increased slightly, drug In addition to crimes, the report also has information on in- abuse violations have decreased slightly. cidents not considered crimes under the Texas Penal Code, but are violations of UIW policy. Sexual harassment, for example, is a FYI violation of University policy while not technically a crime. The annual security report can be accessed from the campus Tips on how to reduce the risk of sexual assault and information police page on the college website. on how to prevent it as a bystander are included. The bystander For a written copy, contact the UIW Police Department by Mayor Ivy Taylor, right, turns on switch intervention mentioned in the report revolves around being aware sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling (210) 829-6030. for the 2015 edition of 'Light the Way.' of the situations others are in, and offers various ways to help pre- October-November 2016 Est. 1935 page 3
Bethany Melendez/LOGOS Photo Editor Panelists from left include Shelley Kofler of Texas Public Radio, State Rep. Diego Bernal, San Antonio Express-News Editor Mike Leary, MySA.com digital editor Kelsey Bradshaw and Univision anchor Mariana Veraza, a UIW grad.
By Renee Muniz MediaLOGOS STAFF WRITER panel analyzes presidential election Powered by Aurasma Nearly 300 people came to hear a special panel that has led to really great opportunities for late-night, media -- [when] they don’t exactly like the way some discuss the “News Media and the 2016 Presidential talk-show hosts and ‘Saturday Night Live’ comedians of the stories are being written.” Election” in an Oct. 18 forum at the University of the to sort of tell home truths about events that are not This is exemplified by Trump accusing the media Incarnate Word. very funny.” of having a role in rigging the election, Kolfer explains. Cosponsored by the School of Media and Design One of the not-funny incidents occurred when The panelists assured the audience the media is and its Department of Communication Arts, the forum Univision anchor Jorge Ramos was thrown out of a not rigging the election in any way. However, they in the Luella Bennack Music Center’s concert hall be- Donald Trump press conference. Veraza, a UIW com- did believe the overall national media needs a little came both an intriguing and educational event for the munication arts graduate, said she wondered what she improvement. UIW community. would have done. “I don’t think the national media in particular did a Dr. Sharon Welkey, dean of the school, asked Dr. Veraza said she “could not imagine getting kicked very good job covering the presidential candidates dur- Valerie Greenberg, an associate professor of communi- out of a press conference. Even though it was something ing the earliest part of the election process, especially cation arts, to put the event together. that affected us directly as a company, our job was still during the primaries,” Bradshaw said. “I’m especially “I thought it was important for the students at to cover both sides of the issue and keep going with the amazed that it took so long for us to find out so many Incarnate Word to hear from prominent newspeople,” coverage of the election. And just keep covering and things about issues that have been out there for several Greenberg said. “I really created it for the Communi- talking about the issues that affect our audience -- not years and were in the candidate’s background.” cation Arts Department to see how a huge event like so much specifically what happened to him.” Bernal added, “One of the greatest acts of patrio- the presidential election was playing out with a lot of Juan Cisneros, a freshman who attended the forum, tism is acknowledging the good that we’ve done and the rivalry and how unusual ethics is covered by various said he was fascinated by politics, and glad to have heard profit we’ve made, and at the same time, criticizing (the) news media organizations.” viewpoints other than his own. country because you know we can be better.” Greenberg invited State Rep. Diego Bernal of San Cisneros said he was amazed how media members Veraza made it clear that journalists ultimately listen Antonio to join four media representatives on the panel: remain unbiased while “they are doing coverage about to their audience on what they want covered but the Kelsey Bradshaw, digital editor of MYSA.com; Shelley each of the candidates. I think that was something really media covers all sides. Kofler, news director of Texas Public Radio, Mike Leary, reassuring to hear since lately we have been hearing all Veraza, who said she had never taken part in a panel editor-in-chief and vice president of the San Antonio these claims about the media’s bias and trying to sup- discussion before, felt it was a privilege to take part in Express-News; and Mariana Veraza, anchor at Univi- port one candidate more than another, so that point this specific panel. She said she especially enjoyed the sion Austin Affiliate. was really refreshing.” audience showing they care about certain issues. The panelists discussed issues concerning the media, Bernal, a former San Antonio city councilman “To me as a journalist, to hear those issues and to how their news outlets have covered the 2016 election who manages his own social media accounts, said he hear their voices was very important because now we and the impact it has had. has noticed the transition from using social media as know how to focus our information and the voice we One of the issues brought up concerned comedic a ranting session to “a means of communication and a can be for them,” Veraza said. shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and the role of means of taking a temperature of an issue.” The moderator, Dr. Trey Guinn, an assistant profes- comedy in the election. Bernal said, “It’s not that people really care about sor of communication arts, said he felt fortunate and “We live in a society that values, in fact, expects what coffee shop I went to, or if I was in line at midnight grateful to be at a place like UIW where conversations entertainment,” Kofler said. to see ‘Batman vs. Superman.’ They want me to respond such as that addressed by the panel are open to the Bradshaw said she has enjoyed coming home to to them. They write to me. Even if they’re criticizing public, where individuals can be “unafraid, and [be] these funny skits after a long week at work and believes me, they want a response. They want something that willing to dig deep on serious manners that will affect they help manage the anxiety the election has created. acknowledges what they said and would like to have a many lives.” However, Leary, the most experienced media pan- conversation.” Guinn, who wanted some of the SNL skits to be elist, saw SNL and other comedy shows in a different In some ways, the candidates have used social media seen before the panel took the stage, said, “I hope the light. as a place to vent rather than a formal use of conversa- audience felt a sense of value that they matter and their “This hasn’t really been a very funny campaign,” tion with voters. vote matters, and not just that they vote but that they said Leary, who won a Pulitzer Prize while he was with Kofler pointed out that “the media is often a con- be informed that they be engaged civically. And with The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s gone very low and dealt venient target for when things are going bad with the that, they be willing to engage ideas that may be very with subjects in a really crude manner. At the same time, campaign -- or anybody who’s been covered by the different than what they walked in here tonight with.” Students wage ‘Cardinal Wars’
True McManis/LOGOS Staff 'Cardinal Wars' had some students painted as walking zombies while others took on the challenge of jousting which involved two platforms where the participants had to keep their balance on one and knock the opponent off. By True McManis LOGOS STAFF WRITER “Cardinal Wars,” a free event hosted by the Campus sound and light effects of the laser guns. and activities together. Activities Board, featured an assortment of games and Face painting was also just as popular with attend- Phillips Entertainment, the same company that runs refreshments Wednesday, Oct. 19, on Ann Barshop ees. The line grew longer throughout the night as more downtown’s Ripley’s Haunted Adventure and World Natatorium’s parking lot. people saw the results around the event. There were Record Museum, had some live entertainment at the “We had a galaxy theme because we had laser tag,” examples of designs that could be done at the station fest as well as a table set up with free candy. A man in CAB President Lexi Pedregon said. “We [also] had but students were not limited to just those. stilts walked around and interacted with students while a jousting, face painting, snacks and Jenga -- just stuff Many students had their own ideas and designs they woman in full zombie makeup hung out on ground level. for everyone to enjoy.” had done, including makeup that imitated characters Phillips Entertainment is looking for new employ- Jousting and laser tag were among the most popular from recent movies such as “Suicide Squad,” candy skull ees in San Antonio and talked with students looking attractions at the fest. Both the outside events consisted face paint, and animal makeup. for part-time jobs. The company was looking for part- of inflatable platforms. Many students danced to the live music, and to- time sales associates, emphasizing no experience was The jousting arena had two elevated platforms. wards the end of the night the giant Jenga blocks served necessary. Participants had to keep their balance on one platform as percussion. CAB plans on being involved with the upcoming while trying to knock their opponent off theirs. Free white shirts with the phrase “It’s Lit” written homecoming tailgate on Nov. 5 and will have UIW Laser tag was set up in an inflatable, air-conditioned in galaxy block letters were given out by CAB, as well themed giveaways and food. maze, lit with glow sticks providing a bit of light in- as sodas and snacks. One student gave “Cardinal Wars” a good review. side. The lighting made it difficult to see clearly but “Cardinal Wars” has been in the works since before “Laser tag was pretty cool,” sophomore Michael participants could tell where other players were based the semester even started, and the past month has in- Wilde said. “Anyone who is not here should be here.” on sensors worn on the head that lit up as well as the volved a lot of planning as the organization got vendors page 4 Est. 1935 October-November 2016
By Victoria O’Connor CommunityLOGOS FEATURES EDITOR takes in ‘National Night Out’ Community safety, healthy living, sexual assault UIW’s event was planned through a prevention awareness, and drug and alcohol awareness collaboration of several groups on campus were highlighted Oct. 4 at the third annual “National including Campus Engagement, Office of Night Out” observed outside Alice McDermott Con- Communications and Marketing, Police De- vocation Center. partment, Residence Life, Wellness Center, “The University that brings us together” was this Ettling Center for Civic Leadership and the year’s theme for the campus event, one of many that Office of Title IX and Compliance. took place around the city for this national program. “I like the idea of [National Night Out] Free food -- courtesy of Pugel’s Hot Dogs and and I love how UIW has incorporated it Bahama Bucks Shaved Ice – brought out many partici- here on campus,” Matthew Perez, a freshman pants along with activities, raffle prizes, free T-shirts, business economics major, said. “I really like and more. all the free stuff and how all these businesses Some organizations with stations at the event came out here.” included IBC Bank, Wells Fargo, Mothers against Perez gained hands-on experience learn- Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor Drunk Drivers, Texas Highway Patrol and UIW Police ing about the dangers of texting and driving Students interact with members of law enforcement at the annual 'National Night Out.' Department. while driving a go-kart with goggles that “(UIW) Chief (Robert) Chavez called us and invited distort one’s vision. us to come again,” THP Capt. Steven Tellez said. “We “In the fatal vision driving, I probably brought some of our troops and canines just to kind knocked down all the cones,” Perez said. “So of spend time with the students and be a part of the I know I shouldn’t be texting and driving.” community.” Elizabeth Ramirez, a representative from Though students learned a lot about driving safe, MADD, discussed the dangers of driving Tellez said he also wants students to be comfortable while under the influence. with law enforcement. “I came out here just to make students “I think [the students] learned that we’re approach- more aware of the dangers of underage able,” Tellez said. “That we can get along and that we’re drinking, the impact driving drunk has on here to protect them, the community, and the public.” someone, and just the dangers and risks that UIW “does a real good job at bringing businesses they wouldn’t want to do it,” Ramirez said. and organizations to the event,” Tellez said. “It shows To promote the idea of safe driving even we are all one big community and that we all care about further were the troops of the Texas Highway the same things. We can all get along with each other Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor A student takes a spin on a u-driver.com vehicle outside Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. Patrol. and just be essential -- what I call a family.”
By Melissa Runyan WebLOGOS STAFF WRITER team updates UIW app This fall, you will definitely want to from their faculty adviser. However, once is always a work in progress,” Knick- tion on the River Jam and various other have the UIW app downloaded to your logged into the catalog, they will able erbocker said. “In the future, the web activities that took place on the first week smartphone. to select the classes they want, see the team would like to include a student-run of school. The web team will be releasing a number of seats available, view waiting- study abroad blog in the nine-panel main With the Fall Commencement new module on the app that will allow list count, and see all the essential course screen design.” ceremony coming up for the December students to register for classes from their numbers. Currently, the team is working on the graduation, the app has everyone cov- phone. The days of After the course is selected, there will “Light the Way” portions for both the ered. The web team will be releasing a making sure you are be an “add button” to add the course to website and the app. The website version commencement app by mid-November. in front of a com- your schedule. will include your basic information and The module will have plenty of useful puter during des- Director of Web Development Troy videos, while the app will include a park- information for students and their fami- ignated registration Knickerbocker and the rest of the web ing map, walking tour, photos, and pos- lies, such as ticket information, a map of period time are over. team have been working hard to update sibly even a live streaming of the event. Freeman Colosseum, and a schedule of The Logos was the university website and app this fall. The updated app has become even all the events for the week of graduation. given an exclusive The website was updated the first more user-friendly for both current and With more than 8,000 users so far, view on the new week of school to move away from the future students. Updated in June, it does the web team hopes people will continue registrar module, static images of the past to allow videos not need to be updated on your phone to find the new website and app useful. Troy Knickerbocker which is predicted on the main page. This is the first time because modules are constantly being Harvard currently uses the same to launch during early the website has been considered “live” added or deleted. app configuration that UIW uses, and a November for app users. With this mod- since its debut. Over the summer, the app included student at the university created a custom ule, students will be able to view course The live feed available on the main a module for New Student Orientation. module called “Cambridge on a Shoe- catalogs, holds, grades, account balances, page combines multiple social media That module has since been deleted and string” that gave students a collection of as well as the schedule and register for sites from the alumni magazine, registrar, archived for next year. However, it was a tips for living on a budget. classes. Greek Life, etc. The feed is updated ev- success and helped students by provid- “I thought that the app module was This will be the go-to module for ery few hours and in the future the web ing a map, schedule, and feedback form a good idea,” Knickerbocker said. “The everything BannerWeb-related. Students team would like to include more social for them. possibilities are endless and the web team who open the module to register for media feeds. The next module released was for would like to have some contests to create classes will still need an alternative pin “Although it is more dynamic, it “Welcome Week,” and included informa- new modules in the future.”
StudentsBy Victoria O’Connor audition for Nov. 3 fest LOGOS FEATURES EDITOR Powered by Aurasma Students showed off their dancing and singing talents Sept. 29 as they Junior communication auditioned on J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library Auditorium’s stage for the seventh an- arts major Karla Valdez said nual Arts and Music Festival set Thursday, Nov. 3. she plans to reveal her love for However, those auditioning were not judged on talent. Instead, festival organiz- dancing to her peers at this ers ensured the performances were appropriate for the festival. Participants received year’s festival. community service hours for auditioning. “I saw the audition (flier) “I think we had a lot of variety, especially the music and the dance,” festival plan- and I’ve always wanted to per- ner Kara Caldwell said. “I think they would all make great additions to the festival form in front of a bigger audi- this year. I’m hoping we can make it as successful this year if not more than last year.” ence,” Valdez said. “I’ve always Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor Cosponsored by the Honors Program, the festival features a variety of music, performed inside my house andKarla Valdez auditions inside J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library Auditorium. poetry, dance and artwork done by students. Money raised through the festival will Bible studies here and there. I go towards Honors Study Abroad scholarships. love dancing. It’s my passion. I’m self-taught, so everything you saw, I taught myself.” The first act to take the stage was a duo -- senior music industries major Joshua While the auditions did bring in plenty of new faces, some performers from last Barrios on acoustic guitar and junior music major Lucinda Esquivel singing – per- year wanted to participate in the festival again including sophomore rehabilitation forming Corrine Bailey Rae’s song, “Put Your Records On.” sciences major Katherine Van De Walle and sophomore biology major Mahogani “We were interested [in auditioning] because it was an opportunity to come out Frazier. here and be a part of the community and have a chance to perform,” Barrios said. “We did quite a few songs last year, a lot of mashup songs,” Walle said. “I really “This will be our first time being a part of [the festival] and being able to be there.” hope a lot of people come out and enjoy [the festival].”
FowlBy Queen Ramirez Play: Bird-watching available off campus LOGOS STAFF WRITER Bird-watching enthusiasts and amateurs took part walk, and were given nametags and binoculars. around for 10 years and is 53 acres. in the Third Friday Birding event at the Headwaters The walk was led by a guide who identified and gave The sanctuary is considered a good place to bird- Sanctuary on Friday, Oct. 21. information about the birds spotted. Participants looked watch, especially because San Antonio is part of the Third Friday Birding takes place every third Friday out for birds and listened to the noises while the guide central flyway, a route used by birds during migration. morning at the Headwaters Sanctuary and is open to identified the birds from their call. The Headwaters Sanctuary supports a large variety all who are interested. The event is used as a learning Some birds spotted were the Great Tail Grackle, of birds. The birds found at the sanctuary vary depend- opportunity to help people improve their bird identi- Mourning Dove, Eastern Phoebe and Black Vulchers. ing on the time of year and on the migratory patterns. fication skills. The group also heard bird calls from Blue Jays, the “The sanctuary is a sacred place for all the native The walk began at the Headwater Sanctuary trails Carolina Wren, and Golden-fronted Woodpecker. people who came before us,” said Pamela located behind the University of the Incarnate Word The Headwaters Sanctuary was set aside by the Ball, associate director of Headwaters at Incarnate baseball field. The participants met in a group before the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, and has been Word. October-November 2016 Est. 1935 page 5
Nico Ramon/ LOGOS Staff Pupils place flowers in the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word's CCVI Cemetery where many members rest of the order that founded the university after three sisters arrived in San Antonio to help a disease-ridden city.
Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Dr. Denise Doyle, left, acting president, and Charlie Lutz, chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of the Incarnate Word flank Lorraine Ewers, an administrative assistant who has served more than 35 years. Provost Kathi Light also was cited for her 35 years of service.
ByHeritage Nico Ramon Day cemetery ceremony honors pioneers LOGOS STAFF WRITER Annual Heritage Day on Wednesday, Oct. 5, with the some of the students placed red and white carnations associate provost and dean of the College of Humani- traditional gathering in the Sisters of Charity of the around the cemetery to honor those deceased. ties, Arts and Social Sciences, said in an opening prayer. Incarnate Word’s cemetery where the founders were “On this day, we give thanks for the all the members The deceased connected with the order that remembered. of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word -- past founded the University of the Incarnate Word were St. Anthony’s Children's Choir performed sang and present -- who were inspired by [their calling] to “called to make light shine in the world,” Vichcales said. the Incarnate Word hymn. Before the service began, lead lives of service to others,” Dr. Kevin B. Vichcales, an
By Elizabeth Morales MedicalLOGOS STAFF WRITER mission ministers to Mexicans This fall, students at the University of the Incarnate dinal Community Leader undergraduates, professors, medical service. Word have worked to spread their service beyond the and local San Antonio medical professionals. “The students were able to get in some practice, nation’s borders to those who do not have access to Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, UIW associate pro- but also learn to interact with other cultures,” Aranda- medical attention. vost for civic engagement and assistant leader of the Naranjo said, adding she hoped the missionary trip team, said she was excited would be a service-learning experience that would shape for the chance to show the students’ view of aiding and caring for others. students the impact they “It was an opportunity for students to learn from the could have on social jus- people about how to care in a way respectful to them tice and providing equal and their culture,” Aranda-Naranjo said. access to resources for This year’s visit marked the 30-year anniversary since those in need. the health mission trip began. The annual visits began “We are all called with an effort to deliver medical aid to those without to make a difference in the means to receive attention. The collaboration started vulnerable populations,” between Los Quijotes, a medical service organization Aranda-Naranjo said. comprised of health professionals from San Antonio, “We need to address so- and Sister Maria Luisa Velez of the Sisters of Charity cial justice issues.” of the Incarnate Word, founders of the university. During the 10-day In years to come, learning medical professionals and trip, the students deliv- practitioners will continue to serve the local and global ered care to more than community, carrying out the mission of the university. 2,000 patients and per- Later this year, up-and-coming optometrists from formed more than 4,000 the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry will lend medical procedures, in- their services to those in the south lower Rio Grande cluding eye examinations, Valley to lower-income populations consisting of com- health screenings, and munity members without access. Courtesy Photo minor medical proce- A trip to Peru is also in the works for December Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, second from right, UIW's associate provost for civic engagement, mingles with locals. dures. They also distrib- 2017. uted medical equipment Aranda-Naranjo said she expects the UIW com- A group from UIW participated with Los Quijotes and administered medications. munity will gain valuable experience, but also continue de San Antonio Medical Missionaries Sept. 2-11 in a The future professionals were given real-life experi- to carry out the mission of the university by addressing trip to Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico. The group included ence in diagnosing patients, writing prescriptions, and social justice. 26 students from UIW’s John and Rita Feik School delivering proper attention. Many patients were from “When the students learn to serve, they give back to of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy, Rosenberg low-income communities such as Zapotec and Mixtec, God. If we all can do our part, we can work and make School of Optometry and Ila Faye Miller School of many of whom lacked health insurance and access to this a just and merciful world for others.” Nursing and Health Professions along with two Car- page 6 Est. 1935 October-November 2016
My favorite things about Halloween It’s the most wonderful time of the By Valerie Bustamante year! That’s right . . . HALLOWEEN!! LOGOS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF By Gaby Galindo That fang-tastic time where ghouls, LOGOS ASSISTANT EDITOR ghosts,and ghastly monsters of the night come out to play, as if the presi- Voice your choice for next president dential debates and creepy, potentially I still remember sitting on my parents’ selves to the designated voting locations dangerous clowns weren’t enough to bed in the early morning, watching as and vote early or on Nov. 8 for this presi- send shivers down your spine. President Barack Obama and First Lady dential election. Halloween has always held a special place in the eerie, cobwebbed corner Michelle Obama were smiling on TV. Everyone also has the chance to cast an of my heart. There’s just so much to love about it: The candy, the costumes, the Obama had just been announced as our early vote from Oct. 24- Nov. 4. colors, the haunted houses, the pumpkins, the Halloween movies. I could go on new president, our first African American While every election is just as impor- but I think I’ve made my point. president. tant, this one is crucial -- super crucial. Plus, it signifies the approach of Dia de Los Muertos, which is arguably my I admired the history that was taking We’ve clearly all seen what each candi- second-favorite holiday aside from St. Patrick’s Day. place but I was also thinking how I hoped date has said they plan to do for our country On Halloween, my sister and I usually stroll through the rich neighborhoods, one day I would have the opportunity to through their interviews, conventions and with our parents following close behind, oohing and ahhing at the elaborate, vote in an election just like the one I had political debates. (OK, maybe only one has festive decorations while trying to score as much candy as we could until we watched for those last couple of months in said what they plan on doing.) were all tuckered out. 2008. I was only 13 years old. Now, let’s do something about it. Use Yes, I still go trick-or-treating. And no, I don’t care if I’m “too old” for it. I’m It was exciting of course because it was your voices! still a kid at heart and I LOVE IT. probably the first time I had seen someone We live in a country where people have Our neighborhood is not what you would call a “Halloween Hotspot,” so being inaugurated into the presidential fought and died so we can live somewhere we don’t really pass out candy anymore. We don’t really carve pumpkins either chair. I was only a baby when President Bill where we are allowed to voice our opinions -- too messy. Instead, we usually visit a local Halloween festival or go to a friend’s Clinton was in office and in kindergarten and choose the person we want to lead us spooky costume party. when President George W. Bush followed. into the future. And of course, you can’t have a proper Halloween without a spooktacular As a 5-year-old your interest in politics is This election has been very different. scary movie marathon. As a kid, the candy and costumes were always my fa- very low and I mean “very.” We’ve seen so many attacks on people, vorite part. Growing up, I always went with my bullying, uncalled-for name calling, belit- Now as an adult, watching Halloween movies with friends and family has mom, when she would make her way to tling of certain ethnicities, misogyny, and become my new favorite tradition, practically everything from “Hocus Pocus,” the voting poll at our newest elementary a whole lot of stereotyping. to “The Exorcist,” and to “The Conjuring.” But Gaby, how is watching a scary school. I’d sit on the bench and watch as Vote for whomever you wish for: movie during Halloween any different from watching it any other time of the many other people lined up -- older folks, whether it be Hillary Clinton, Donald year? To me, it’s just a better and creepier experience watching. young ones, men, women, all with their Trump, Gary Johnson or Jill Stein. But As fun as Halloween may be, it’s still important to practice safety and cau- voter’s registration card in their hands. remember to just take everything into con- tion. There are a lot of creeps out there that like to take advantage and ruin the They’d step up between the blue little divid- sideration because that will be the person fun. So always check every piece of candy from your trick-or-treat stash. If it ers, take their picks, and leave with a smile who will be making the decisions and be looks like it has been opened, throw it away. Always be aware of your surround- on their faces. the one younger generations will have to ings. Don’t ever stray from your family, kids, friends, etc. Take a flashlight and My mom learned from her own mother, look towards as they grow up. a water bottle along. who didn’t speak, read or write English, We don’t need someone who doesn’t but would make the effort to vote in every even give a clear answer when asked a E-mail Galindo at [email protected] election that occurred. question. When I’d see my mom vote I knew one I’m proud to be in a country that is day I wanted to do it too. I one day wanted ALREADY great, where we have so many to vote. astonishing cultures, where I can voice my Now, here we are here in 2016, eight opinion as an independent woman, and years later. I’m now 21 and will be par- attend college as a first-generation student ticipating in my first presidential election. so I can follow my dreams of becoming a While I thought at 13 it would be fun, I journalist. now know it’s an important factor in de- I hope everyone goes out and votes. termining who is capable of running our I won’t be voting as just a person. I beautiful country. will be voting as a woman, and most im- I usually don’t like talking about politics portantly as a second-generation Mexican- with anyone except maybe with my parents American who is proud of her roots because or close friends but I’m dedicating this if it wasn’t for those roots who came to the column as a way to tell everyone out there United States years ago I would not be to go out and vote. where I am today. I hope everyone took the time to register Remember your vote is your voice, so before Oct. 11. There were several occa- use it. sions in which the Ettling Center for Civic Leadership allowed students to register E-mail Bustamante at vbustama@stu- through on campus. dent.uiwtx.edu Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker in their Sanderson sister roles in 1993's 'Hocus Pocus.' I now hope everyone can take them-
‘Print – “Printdead? is dead” and “Your degree is a Not I chose this line of work in because I wantmy to have a voice -- notlife to be rich. waste” are just some of the things that have For this column, I’m going to use my voice with words to explain how wrong it been said to me by professors, advisers and is to say something negative about anybody’s profession or future endeavors. colleagues about my planned career. Choosing your career choice and finding what makes you happy is hard enough, By Priscilla Aguirre Every time I hear those words come so bashing someone for his or her choice doesn’t help. LOGOS ASSISTANT EDITOR out of someone’s mouth I automatically If you are a professor and you tell your students their degree is a waste of time become disappointed in them, especially if or you should switch majors, well then you should know you are wrong for speaking a communication arts professor confesses those words. that. Give them advice. Don’t put them down. Explain to them that to make it in this Not only are they attacking the reason I’m in school but they are also attacking field is hard but it can be done if you are driven enough to do the work. my future profession. They are attacking my passion and love for journalism. They took your class to learn more about their major, not to be discouraged from it. Sometimes I’m in class and the professor will speak badly about the Logos or Yes, you can be truthful to your students and let them know how the real world print journalism. Being the assistant editor and a strong advocate for journalism, my works, but bringing them down on their career path is a different idea. classmates then look at me, awaiting my response. That idea gives the students doubts and concerns for their future. Most of the time I don’t react and let it be. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt. Unfortunately, rude and hateful comments won’t ever go away so the way to But you know what? The Logos has won many awards and sure it doesn’t get handle it is to prove them wrong. Prove your degree is worth every penny. Prove you the credit it deserves, but the editors and staff work extremely hard to put together will make it in the real world and get the job of your dreams. Prove you are passionate every issue. Notice that. about your line of work and you can make a living out of it. I leave the class feeling unappreciated and ignored. It makes me believe the future I plan on doing just that and one step further to accomplishing that is writing isn’t going to look well when I graduate and then the anxiety kicks in. All because this column. I hope the professors, advisers and colleagues who made those com- someone told me I’m wasting my time getting a degree in journalism. ments read this and realize print isn’t dead. Once I’m done feeling sorry for myself, I bounce back and realize their ignorance Print will never be dead because reporters and writers will always have some- can’t influence my career. thing to write about. If it were dead, then this article, that explains your wrongdoing, Yes, I do acknowledge the fact that print journalism is declining due to the In- wouldn’t be published. ternet but writing will always be a skill you can take anywhere. The knowledge I obtain from my degree will take me places. My degree is worth E-mail Aguirre at [email protected] something. When I graduate I plan on being happy at my job. Contributing Writers: Amanda Acuna, Signed editorials in The Logos are the CPO 494, San Antonio, Texas 78209. The Editor: Opinions Editor: John Barton, Zach Lucero, Whitney May, express opinions of the writer, and not web page URL is www.uiw.edu/logos/ and Valerie Bustamante Marco Cadena True McManis, Elizabeth Morales, Renee necessarily that of this newspaper, its the interactive website is www.uiwlogos. Assistant Editors: Social Media Editor: Muniz, Lilly Ortega, Queen Ramirez, Nico staff or administration. org. Priscilla Aguirre and Gaby Bianca Jimenez Ramon, Chris Reyes, Melissa Runyan and The Logos office is in AD 277. The The Logos is a member of the Associated Galindo Photo Editor: News Editor: Bethany Melendez Phil Youngblood adviser may be reached at (210) Collegiate Press and Texas Intercollegiate Nancy Benet Graphics: Photographers: Whitney May, True 829-6069 or [email protected]. The Press Association. Sports Editor: Lilly Ortega McManis, Renee Muniz, Andrew Palacios, editor may be reached via e-mail at Kelsey Johnson Cartoonist: Nico Ramon, Matthew Sherlaw and [email protected] Features Editor: Astrid Lomeli Devan Villarreal The postal address is 4301 Broadway, Victoria O'Connor Adviser: Michael Mercer October-November 2016 Est. 1935 page 7 Trump plans to put America first Donald Trump -- love him or hate him in their home. Protect- -- is here to “Make America Great Again.” ing our right to bear By Melisa Runyan LOGOS STAFF WRITER Let’s put all the controversy aside arms while fixing our and look at what Trump has planned for broken mental health America. Trump may not have experience system are some of the in the government, but for decades, he has ways Trump plans on run a large company while paying close keeping our Second attention to political policies. Trump’s running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, has Amendment rights. more than 12 years of legislative experience in the U.S. House of Representatives. Trump’s vision is Through Trump, education will be easier to access and afford for all students. to prioritize the jobs Trump wants to reprioritize existing federal dollars to add an investment of $20 billion and wages of Ameri- towards school choice. This money will be given to states that give their students the can people. He believes option of private, magnet and charter schools, giving grants to students who choose establishing new immi- these options for their education. gration controls would Donald Trump Raising a child is now the greatest expense for most American families, yet many ensure jobs are offered companies do not offer paid maternity leave. Trump’s plan is to make sure mothers to Americans first. Trump’s most famous plan has been to build a physical wall that get six weeks of paid maternity leave. And he will provide incentives to companies Mexico will pay for. However, Trump, just like other Republicans have stated, will not that offer childcare at the workplace. Trump also plans to allow parents to open tax- deport people already peacefully living here. Trump wants to establish new screenings free savings accounts for their dependents. and enforce immigrant laws to keep terrorists out of America. For low-income families, Trump plans to have the government match 50 percent Defeating ISIS is also a huge priority in Trump’s plan. He plans to work with of the parental contribution of up to $1,000 to their Dependent Care Spending our foreign allies in the Middle East to pursue an aggressive military operation to Accounts. Parents will be able to fully deduct their childcare costs, including stay- destroy the terrorist group. He believes temporarily closing down immigration from at-home parents. dangerous areas of the world would also help protect Americans here at home. Other plans include massive tax reductions for working and middle-class Obamacare will be a thing of the past when it is replaced by Health Savings Americans, as well ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes while making sure Accounts (HSAs). Trump plans to work with Congress to develop patient-centered no one pays too much that it starts to destroy jobs and the ability to compete in the health care that is affordable to all income brackets. This will allow patients to buy marketplace. Trump’s tax plan will increase the current standard deduction for joint coverage across state lines creating a more dynamic health marketplace. filers by $17,000 and cap itemized deductions for single filers at $100,000. Some may see Trump as a man with little experience but he is a man who wants Trump believes many of our mass shootings involve mentally ill people. Therefore, to create 25 million new jobs and boost the economic growth to 3.5 percent. he plans to expand treatment programs and make sure background checks receive This time around we need a man who has the plan to “Make America Great the red flags they are supposed to catch. Trump also believes the government has Again.” On Nov. 8, we should revamp the White House with Donald Trump. no right to dictate what kind of firearm good and honest people are allowed to own
Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton: who will win Nov. 8?
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Clinton ‘moreThough not theprepared’ agent of change Bernie students incur forduring their education.presidency She wants to reform our tax system so every- Sanders promised to be, Hillary Clinton body pays their fair share. She wants to take on our biggest enemy -- global warming.
By John F. Barton is more prepared to be president of the And she wants to keep us safe from our other enemies. LOGOS STAFF WRITER United States than any candidate in this Clinton’s plan for higher education is an idea taken from Sanders’ platform – to election cycle. eliminate tuition for in-state, four-year public colleges and universities for any family Clinton’s resume is extensive. She gained making $125,000 or less by the year 2021. This plan will immediately take effect for national attention as America’s first lady in those families earning less than $85,000 a year. 1992 but her qualifications did not start The fact she can work with opponents, such as Sanders, is a quality America there. Clinton started her fight for Americans at the Children’s Defense Fund where should embrace, and Clinton has proven time and time again she is willing to reach she helped children with disabilities get a proper education in the 1970s. out on her side and the other of the aisle. She has continued to fight for families, and children, in particular, ‘til this day. Clinton also wants to take our upside-down tax rates and make sure the wealthi- Clinton has spent the last 30 years in public service. Donald Trump has raised est 1 percent of our country does not pay less than the rest of us in taxes. She also the question of what she has done in those years. Well, she served as a U.S. senator wants to close the loopholes that Trump and other billionaires use to keep from of New York from 2000 to 2008 where she made sure the city directly affected by paying their fair share. the 911 attacks got the help it needed. The biggest enemy humans are facing is climate change. Clinton wants to con- She also fought for farmers and small businesses in her state, even going outside tinue her fight, battling global warming as president. the government when she needed to get help for the owners of these businesses. To fight global warming she will implement a $60 billion challenge for our state Clinton started partnerships with several big companies and colleges to find the and local governments to partner with the federal government to invest in clean resources vital to her constituency. energy and cut pollution. She wants to aggressively invest in renewable energy and She brought the same innovation and toughness as secretary of state. create real employment opportunities and careers in this field. A firm believer in diplomacy, Clinton is no stranger to terrorism either. She was instrumental in bringing Bin Clinton worked to repair America’s Laden to justice. She has proven to be tough with Iran. And she wants to continue tarnished reputation throughout the to defeat ISIS. world by visiting more than a hundred Clinton wants to continue to work with our allies in the Middle East. She also countries to get the job done. wants to begin new relationships, continuing to strengthen our new relationship When needed, Clinton brought with Cuba, which can also deter some of Russia’s plans in that country. the might of America with her and She is no fool when it comes to Russia, and she will continue to stand tall against she was not afraid to swing the ham- them and China when need be. Her use of diplomacy, when backed by Americans, mer. When the world needed to put has proven an effective tool for our safety at home and abroad. Iran on notice, she dealt them the When faced with the two major candidates we have in this election, who do sanctions that brought them to the we want in the Oval Office? Clinton, who has been fighting for Americans for 30 negotiation table. years, or Trump? As President Barack Obama Clinton has been tough and innovative when achieving the results she has worked stated at the Democratic National for. She’s been making sure more Americans have health insurance, and that small Convention, “there has never been a businesses are not run over by big corporations. man or a woman more qualified than She was a vital ally to President Obama during the fiercest recession our country Hillary Clinton to serve as president had seen in almost a century. of the United States of America. Hill- Clinton has fought for Americans. But she’s done much more than that. She ary's been in the (situation) room; she’s has fought for decent human rights throughout the world. That is why she should been part of those decisions.” be the next leader of the country that had the tenacity to start a government on the So, what are Clinton’s plans for principle that all men are created equal. her presidency? Hillary Clinton She wants to eliminate the debt E-mail Barton at [email protected]
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Matthew Sherlaw/ LOGOS Staff Matthew Sherlaw/ LOGOS Staff The Cardinals defense, above, hauls down a runner for Stephen F. Austin University's Lumberjacks at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. Defensive end Alex Jenkins, right, tries to disrupt a pass from SFA quarterback Zach Conque.
By Chris Reyes LOGOSCardinals STAFF WRITER fall 42-19 to Lumberjacks The University of the Incarnate Word’s offense around and got aid from a UIW facemask penalty. UIW scored its first touchdown in the fourth quarter couldn’t keep the defense of Stephen F. Austin Univer- Conque, a 6-6, 237-pound senior, went in from four when senior running back Junior Sessions punched in sity from sacking Cardinals quarterback Trent Brittain yards out for a score and the point-after kick from fresh- from a yard out. A Seidel pass attempt for a two-point five times in a 42-19 loss Saturday, Oct. 29. man Storm Ruiz made it 7-3. Before the half was over, conversion failed, making it 28-12. Conque threw The Lumberjacks also kept UIW’s rushing game to Conque ran it in from six yards and Ruiz hit another another touchdown pass, this time hitting junior wide 99 yards at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium. point-after for a 14-3 lead going into the locker room. receiver Trae Hart for 53 yards followed by another Ruiz The Cardinals scored first when senior safety Trey In the third quarter, Seidel, a sophomore, made it point-after for a 35-12 score. Conque’s third touchdown Colbert blocked a punt and UIW converted for three 14-6 with a 19-yard field goal before Conque ran in toss went to freshman wide receiver Tamrick Pace for points off a 24-yard Cody Seidel field goal. The score his third touchdown from 17 yards followed by a Ruiz 40 yards with Ruiz’s point-after making it 42-12. remained 3-0 at the end of the first quarter as both point-after kick, making it 21-6. Soon after, Conque But the Cardinals wouldn’t go out without scoring defenses tested each other. tossed his first touchdown pass, hitting senior wide another touchdown – this time from junior quarterback In the second quarter, however, the Lumberjacks receiver De’Quann Ruffin for 32 yards. Ruiz kicked Taylor Laird’s 11-yard toss to senior wide receiver Jor- caught fire. Quarterback Zach Conque slung the ball the point-after. dan Hicks, making it 42-19. - Cont. on page 10 -Basketball team prepares for tough schedule
BasketballBy Zach Lucero team prepares for tough schedule LOGOS STAFF WRITER The University of the Incarnate Word the Cardinals to finish next to last among in personnel from last year to this year. haven’t had in a while,” Burmeister said. men’s basketball team is gearing up for a 13 teams. Four starters -- the team’s top four As for the point guard position, the tough schedule after losing the majority Six-foot-11-inch senior forward scorers and the quartet that accounted team lost Mitchell Badillo but the spot of last year’s starters. Jerred Kite said he considers the low pro- for 67 percent of all the team’s points looks to be filled up by 5-foot-11-inch Over the past two seasons the men’s jections as “extra motivation” on the court. and 74 percent of the assists – are gone transfer Jalin Hart and returnee Tyler team has had a record of 35-18 under Referring to the low ranking, senior from last year. Singleton, who averaged nearly six points Head Coach Ken Bur- guard Sam Burmeister said, The squad hopes to counter per game in limited meister. Preseason polls “(It’s) something we see every these losses with new players and time. pegged the team to fin- year, so it’s nothing new and improved play from returning “I think the scor- ish at the bottom of the we just have to prove them veterans. ing numbers will be Southland Conference wrong.” The team is very excited to see more dispersed this Ken Sam Devin Michael Jalin Burmeister two years ago and no Burmeister Being projected so low Wyatt the play of junior power forward Baldillo year compared to the Hart better than fourth last despite past success could have Devin Wyatt, who’s 6 feet 8. past,” said Jerred Kite. year. This year’s poll projects something to do with the major losses “He’s a big defensive presence that we The team expects more team scor-
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Sync or Swim Members of the University of the Incarnate Word's nationally ranked synchronized swimming team show off. Photos by Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor page 10 Est. 1935 October-November 2016
Cont. Cardinals fall 42-19 to Lumberjacks Brittain, the Cardinals’ starting junior quarterback, finished 15-31 in his pass attempts while Laird, the backup, went 4-for-8. Sessions led the team’s rushers with 39 yards on 16 attempts. Junior wide receiver Kody Edwards led Cardinal catchers with six for 75 yards, the longest being 34. The Lumberjacks amassed 564 yards of total offense on 84 plays to UIW’s 321 on 78 plays. The Lumberjacks also intercepted the Cardinals twice for 54 yards. Colbert did put his name in the UIW record books as he blocked two punts for the evening and inside linebackers Josh Zellers, a senior, and Quandre Washington, a junior, had 10 tackles each.
FYI Homecoming and Military Appreciation Day will be combined when the Cardinals play the Lions of Southern Louisiana University at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
Matthew Sherlaw/ LOGOS Staff Cardinals running back Junior Sessions gains some yards even with some SFA Lumberjack defenders trying to hold him back. Cont. Basketball team prepares for a tough schedule ing than past years when players such some very tough non-conference op- of Nevada-Las Vegas. The team is still in a probation period for as Kyle Hittle and Denzel Livingston ponents. The season opens on the road “We aren’t playing for a ring but we transition to Division I. UIW is ineligible were wearing Cardinal red. Nov. 11 against the na- do want to beat everybody we play by as for NCAA post-season play, but the team “(Guard) Shawn John- tion’s 17th-ranked team, many points as possible,” Miles Banks, a still has high aspirations for the upcoming son, Sam Burmeister and the Longhorns from 6-foot-9, 240-pound junior center from season. (shooting guard) Jorden Kite the University of Texas. Queens, N.Y., said “Our goal is to have a winning season, could all have This season’s schedule “Tough non-conference win a conference championship and really breakout seasons Jorden also includes games let us experience just go from there,” said Burmeister. Shawn Kite Johnson this year in big- two teams more athleticism than we ger roles,” Jerred that made the normally would as well as a Tyler FYI Kite said. NCAA tournament last different and new style of play Singleton The Cardinals vs. Texas men's basketball Before conference play Jarrad year, and a former national week in and week out,” Coach game at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, will be tele- Kite Miles vised on the Longhorn Network. starts the Cardinals will face champion in the University Banks Burmeister said.
SWIMMING COMPETITION The swimming and diving team team members participate in an intrasquad meet at UIW's Barshop Natatorium.
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November Games
1 2 3 4 5 WV vs. Texas A&M WV vs. Nicholls @ WV vs. McNeese @ Corpus Christi @ 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 7 p.m. FB vs. Southern Louisiana @ 2:30 p.m. MS vs. Utah Valley @ 8 p.m.
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MB vs. St. Edward's FB vs. Houston @ 7 p.m. Baptist @ 7 p.m.
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MB vs. Howard MB vs. Rice @ 3 p.m. Payne @ 7 p.m.
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Whitney May/ LOGOS Staff Whitney May/ LOGOS Staff Pet owners wait for their animals to be blessed Oct. 3 at the annual St. Francis of Assisi rite at the entrance to the headwaters. Sister Martha Ann Kirk went around the group using a palm branch to sprinkle them with holy water.
By Whitney May LOGOSAnimals STAFF WRITER receive blessings in ritual Pet owners brought furry members of and helping a wolf he found there, thus with holy water, using a palm. and feel like we're blessed, then the ani- the family Oct. 3 to the annual St. Francis creating harmony with the forest and According to everyone in attendance, mals can have that right as well since they of Assisi Blessing of the Animals at the the people who before had been afraid this was their favorite part of the entire are family,” Rendon said. University of the Incarnate Word. of the woods. event. This ceremony was the third for The ceremony took place at the en- Kirk and her class danced to honor One participant brought pictures Sandra Luna, who came with her terrier trance to the headwaters. St. Francis, encouraging the audience to of his dead dogs to receive blessings for mix, Delilah, and her Maltese, Paloma, Sister Martha Ann Kirk, a longtime stand and participate. Kirk and several their afterlife. who is diabetic, blind, and has had some religious studies professor at UIW, had students had solo parts. Once the dance Sylvia Rendon, who said this was tumors removed. the help of her Arts in Christian Worship was complete, Kirk recited “A Prayer for her second time at the ceremony, came Luna said she wanted Paloma “to class for the ritual. Our Earth” for “Our Common Home.” with her dachshund mix, Coco Pebbles, be happy and feel blessed,” adding she Kirk explained the history behind Then she walked around the gath- her mother, Diana, and her schnauzer believes “through prayers and blessing the ceremony based on a story about ering to each pet, learned its name and mix, Sophie. that Paloma is doing better, and will St. Francis of Assisi entering the woods blessed the animals as she sprinkled them “If we can be blessed and go to church continue to thrive.”
InteriorBy Nico Ramon Design trio shines at Home & Garden Show LOGOS STAFF WRITER The 2016 San Antonio Home & Garden Show, show. The trio were winners in a UIW student com- Furniture let the participants pick furniture to complete which took place at the Alamodome, allowed some petition where they expanded on a concept judged on their overall concept. University of the Incarnate Word students to show campus by five professional designers. Rackley, an ASID student representative for Texas, their stuff. As part of advancing to the Home & Garden chose the “Unbounded” color palette for his space. He There was “definitely a UIW presence” at the show, Show put on by Show Technologies, the students had said this palette is more purpose-driven. Communities said Dr. Diana Allison, an assistant professor who serves to design and furnish a 10-by-20-foot space. are more connected, the design is adapting to more di- as program coordinator for the Department of Interior The Home Depot, 311 S.E. Military Drive, gave verse populations, and global consciousness is captured Design. She’s also a member of the San Antonio chapter each student a $50 in-store credit to buy brushes to with earthy yellows and browns as well as ocean blues of the American Society of Interior Designers. use paint donated by Sherwin-Williams from the 2017 and corals, he added. Three current students -- Kory Lipscomb, Cody Color Mix. The At Home store in Live Oak allowed “A home office really inspires me and it fits perfect Rackley and Danielle Reyes -- decorated spaces at the them to choose furniture and accessories. And Cort with my palette and my concept,” Rackley said.
FYI Two interior design majors from the University of the Incarnate Word won Pinnacle of Design awards from the American Society of Interior Designers. Ashley Shirle, who graduated in May, came in first. Kory Lipscomb, who is graduating in the spring, placed second.
Courtesy Photo Cody Rackley
Courtesy Photo Danielle Reyes
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Bethany Melendez/LOGOS Photo Editor Free food, mariachi singing, salsa and tango lessons, and different sorts of crafts were featured at the Bomba Latina Festival. Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor
BombaBy Victoria O’Connor Latina Festival caps Hispanic Heritage Month LOGOS FEATURES EDITOR Free food, salsa and tango lessons, and crafting Central and South America. while enjoying the live mariachi music were all part of The food included empanadas, taquitos, the Bomba Latina Festival held Wednesday, Oct. 12, in chips with salsa and queso, and “bolinhos de McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room. chuya,” also known as “doughnuts of rain.” Cosponsored by the Institute of World Cultures and “The food is flavorful and very colorful,” Office of Campus Engagement, the festival concluded a Sandra Preciado, a freshman marketing major, series of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. said. “I love seeing different types of food “The closing event is kind of like because I’m used to Mexican food at home. I the celebration formerly known as La eat it every day, so eating Cuban and Puerto Celebración, but this year we decided Rican food is new to me.” to do a collaboration,” Assistant Direc- Part of the festival was a homemade salsa tor of Campus Engagement Paulina competition. The winner was Nico Ramon, a Mazurek said. “We took parts of La freshman graphic design major. Celebración and parts [the Institute “My mom makes really good salsa, so I Nico Ramon of World Cultures wanted] to in- knew it would be good,” Ramon said. “The corporate and really showcased some judges liked it and asked how I made it so Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor Hispanic-inspired food, activities, crafting, and just a creamy. I’m honestly thinking about bottling more about Hispanic culture. good time for all.” the salsa [and selling it].” “San Antonio is made up of mostly Hispanics and The event represented all backgrounds throughout The festival kept guests entertained while learning people need to know their own culture,” Preciado said. “I know I’m still learning.”
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Andrew Palacios/LOGOS Staff Many University of the Incarnate Word clubs and organizations came together for the benefit of the Honors Program's Study Abroad Scholarship Fund and the many children involved in the activities. Andrew Palacios/LOGOS Staff
By Amanda Acuna ‘TrunkLOGOS STAFF WRITER or Treat’ pleases participants “Trunk or Treat!” or “Trick or Treat!”? Harry Potter, Inside Out, The Little ments that make up UIW. kids, the haunted house wasn’t anything On Sunday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., Mermaid, Star Wars, Batman, and even a The Trunk or Treat not only included big or too scary. A witch walked up and the University of the Incarnate Word’s Hawaiian theme were among the themes going around getting some candy, but down the hallway, as well as a little girl Alumni and Parent Association hosted seen at the Trunk or Treat. All the par- there were also activities for the kids. The in a dress, showing, anyone who dared a Trunk or Treat and Haunted House in ticipants dressed as their theme, too, and UIW Honors Program was in charge of where to walk through the haunted house the parking lot of the McCracken House there was even a Batmobile to go with the activities for the kids which included to reach their prize: candy and a picture off Hildebrand. Batman himself. There weren’t any plain a bobbing for apples station, pumpkin to be taken after you survived the haunted Participating children were encour- cars in sight and the kids seemed to love patch, pumpkin painting, and even a house. Even a miniature Red the Cardi- aged to dress up in their costumes to get walking up to every car to get some candy fortune teller. nal made an appearance in the Haunted in the Halloween spirit and grab some from their favorite characters. “The bobbing for apples was hard, but House and was helping the kids walk to candy -- a fun event for the families to Different student organizations from it was fun,” Madison Mendez said. where the candy was. enjoy the day before Halloween. UIW and Incarnate Word High School Each activity was $1 and all proceeds “This is our second year coming to The lot was filled with at least 20 participated. The Math Club, English went to the Honors Program’s Study this Trunk or Treat,” Stephanie Mendez different cars dressed to impress. Every Honor Society and the UIW Psychiatric Abroad Scholarship Fund. said. “My daughter loves it and always car was decorated with a theme that the Society were some clubs that participated The haunted house was a popular site invites her friends from school.” organization or families chose to portray. as well as some fraternities and depart- as well. Since this event was mainly for October-November 2016 Est. 1935 page 13
By Victoria O’Connor FoodLOGOS FEATURES EDITOR trucks throw down at showdown Food trucks attracted at least 1,500 guests to the University of the Incarnate the biggest complaint at the previous showdown last spring when it was at Alamo Word campus last Saturday, Oct. 22, during the second bi-annual San Antonio Food Brewing Co., Garcia said. Truck Showdown. Moving the fall event to UIW brought positive feedback to the food trucks and UIW, The showdown was a collaboration between the San Antonio Magazine, event she said. planner EgCollaborations, and UIW. “I didn’t really know what to expect,” Jake Federico said. “I didn’t go to the first Held in Ann Barshop Natatorium’s parking lot, this showdown featured eight [showdown], but the food truck movement is big here in San Antonio. I wanted to of the city’s top picked food trucks. Each truck participating had the chance to win try some new food and that’s exactly what I did. I feel like the school did a really the top $1,000 prize, second-place $500 prize, or the third-place $250 prize. good job hosting the event. Hopefully next year it is in the same place.” Tickets to the event included samples from six of the eight competing food Diana Betancourt said her boyfriend couldn’t make it but encouraged her to come. trucks: The Box Street Social, La Maceta Tapatios, Puerto Rican Grub Express, Fat “My boyfriend is really big into food trucks, but he’s out of town so he asked me Tummy Empanadas, Grouchy Mama's, Rustic Texan BBQ, Big Mike's BBQ, and to [check it out] and see if there were any food trucks we hadn’t tried yet,” Betancourt Gracie's Kitchen, along with a sample from Pinch Crawfish Kitchen. said. “We’re a big fan of the food trucks at La Cantera, so I came over here and tried “Food brings everyone together and everybody loves food trucks,” EgCollabora- it out. I voted for Gracie’s Kitchen. [They had] good tacos.” tions owner Erica Garcia said. Though all the trucks received plenty of people sampling their best, it was The “Food trucks are getting big here in San Antonio and we want to continue help- Box Street Social that won the showdown once again. Puerto Rican Grub Express ing their business,” said Garcia, who earned her bachelor’s degree in communication placed second and Fat Tummy Empanadas third. arts at UIW before opening her business. She said she plans to have at least 10 food “We didn’t even expect this again,” Box Street Social owner Daniel Trevino said. trucks participating at the next biannual showdown. “You know what it is? It’s the crew. They’re amazing, the chef is amazing and those For any guest of age, their tickets also included a cold 12-ounce beer from In- are really the people that make this happen with their heart and soul into this. I need dependence Brewing Company. A portion of the proceeds went to the Alzheimer’s to give a shout out to Edward Garcia; he’s the chef and also the owner of the Box Association offices in San Antonio and South Texas. Street Social. He is at a wedding catering, so I want to represent him.” Having the showdown at UIW helped fix the issue of long lines, which was
A variety of food items awaited participants in the second bi-annual San Antonio Food Truck Showdown which took place Saturday, Oct. 22, at the University of the Incarnate Word in Ann Barshop Natatorium's parking lot. Photos by Victoria O'Connor/LOGOS Features Editor Powered by Aurasma page 14 Est. 1935 October-November 2016 Review: ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ better than first fectly for a great jump scare, out the characters. only for the director to pro- Once you start to long the scene and leave the feel bad because By True McManis LOGOS STAFF WRITER audience waiting on the edge of the situation the of their seats. This tension characters are in, steadily built and resulted in it becomes a lot Compiled by legitimate chills rather than scarier and their taking the easy road with reactions feel a lot Renee Muniz “Ouija: Origin of Evil” is a LOGOS Staff Writer pop-outs or jump scares. Even more realistic. recent horror film that despite towards the last act of the film, The lighting in the series’ history actually delivers. NOV. 4 when the tension culminates into the movie is one Directed by Mike Flanagan, Doctor a series of terrifying scenes, jump of the largest com- The prequel, 'Ouija: Origin of Evil,' is another dose of horror “Origin of Evil” serves as a prequel Strange scares were used sparingly and to plaints I have for it. medicine to film lovers of the genre for those who like their to the 2014 movie, “Ouija,” which Halloween heebie-jeebies and things that go bump in the night. great effect. While it is obvious Rated: PG-13 received mainly negative reviews Genre: Fantasy/ Throughout the movie, the they were going for “Oculus” and “Hush,” both of due to its overall quality. Science fiction high-quality audio was used to a ‘60s feel to it, lighting seemed so which contained the chills present “Origin of Evil” tells the story Starring: Benedict great effect. Rather than build up oversaturated at times and there in “Origin of Evil” with consider- of a family that runs a fake séance Cumberbatch, to a crescendo of noise to signal were a few scenes with next to ably more creativity. at their home where they scam Rachel McAdams, the audience that something scary no lighting visible that ended up Flanagan paid attention to people by pretending to com- Tilda Swinton, is happening or about to happen, feeling too bright, almost like an small details that will definitely Mads Mikkelsen, municate with the dead to make Flanagan just showed whatever editor arbitrarily decided to just go unnoticed for many but defi- Benjamin Bratt a quick buck. After experimenting terrifying event is occurring. slap a filter over the whole movie nitely helped sell me on the film. with the Ouija board, however, The acting was another sur- and call it retro. Another com- Despite this movie being digital, Trolls things quickly start to get strange. prising aspect of this movie, as plaint was the mediocre CGI used cigarette burns are briefly present Rated: PG Even with a clichéd plot, child actors are often more of throughout the movie, making the in the top right corner of the film Genre: Fantasy/ “Origin of Evil” was actually well- a detriment to movies than a film feel noticeably more modern for numerous scenes, calling back Adventure done. The film is an incredibly positive. Lulu Wilson, the young and not in a good way. to when projectionists would use Starring: refreshing horror film because actress playing Doris, is incred- Flanagan is largely respon- them to signal when to change a (animated)Justin rather than going for cheap jump ibly creepy and does a great job sible for why a movie with such film reel. Such small details -- just Timberlake, Anna scares throughout the movie, Fla- Kendrick, Gwen in her role no matter what she a generic plot actually achieves like the dated Universal logo in nagan decided to go for a sense Stefani, James is doing. One of the best things as much as it does. Flanagan may the opening credits -- helped the of dread. Corden, Russell about this film is how well it uses be a familiar name to horror fans, film feel vintage. There were numerous times Brand these actors to establish and flesh as he’s previously directed both when everything was set up per- Review: ‘Drag Race’ superstar shines in Texas Almost Likewise, Del Rio’s witty humor got the tion when auditioning for “Drag Race,” as well Christmas audience’s appraisal when commenting on the as her relationships with other famous drag Rated: PG-13 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary queens and her life as a celebrity. By Marco Cadena Genre: Drama/ LOGOS OPINIONS EDITOR Clinton, Republican presidential candidate The show’s fluidity and Del Rio’s offensive Comedy Donald Trump and former Olympian Caitlyn sense of humor left no room for filler mono- Starring: Gabrielle Jenner, formerly Bruce Jenner. When asked logues as the audience reacted with laughter Union, Danny who she would marry and who she would kill to every word and mannerism articulated by Glover, Kimberly between Clinton and Trump, Del Rio said she the drag superstar. At times, the theater not Elise, Mo'Nique, AUSTIN -- With a dark humor, high heels would marry Trump because he changes wives only guarded hilarity but also gasps as audi- Omar Epps and a lace front, Bianca Del Rio, “RuPaul’s every four years. Del Rio said she would kill ence’s jaws dropped from astonishment every Drag Race” Season 6 winner, returned to the Clinton because of “the pantsuits alone.” so often due to the routine’s offensive content. Lone Star State with her “Not Today Satan The routine’s high point arrived when Del The “Not Today Satan Tour,” which began Fantastic Tour.” last May in Australia, is one of Del Rio’s lat- Following her 2015 “Rolodex of Hate Beasts and est accomplishments after her last tour got an Tour,” Del Rio’s latest journey, which stopped hourlong television special on the Logo TV Where to Find Friday, Oct. 28, at Austin’s Paramount Theatre, network. Similarly, Del Rio announced two Them is an insult comedy show that deals with topics half-hour Logo comedy specials titled “Not Rated: PG-13 such as the current presidential election, “trash” Today Bianca” set to premiere in December Genre: Fantasy/ television, cancer, disabled people, gay rights, which narrate the aftermath of Del Rio’s move Action and Del Rio’s experiences with foreign press to Los Angeles. Starring: Eddie and airlines’ customer service. Redmaybe, Texas will be the background setting for her Katherine Introduced by an audio recording of Ru- new movie, “Hurricane Bianca,” whose budget Waterson, Colin Paul Charles, Del Rio, a self-proclaimed insult was achieved mostly by crowd funding, . Farrell, Ezra Miller, comedian whose real name is Roy Haylock, The “Not Today Satan Tour” is Del Rio’s Dan Fogler captured the audience’s attention from the best comedic routine to date and it is just an- beginning by warning everyone in the audi- other indication the drag superstar will only Life on the Line ence about the show’s mature content and her get better with the passage of time. Upcoming Rated: R excessive profanity. shows for Del Rio’s latest tour include Dallas, Genre: Drama/ Even after promising to avoid anything Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Action “Drag Race”-related, Del Rio continued her a closing U.S. date in San Antonio on Nov. 9. Starring: John routine by insulting former contestants such Europe’s leg of the tour will kick off in Febru- Travolta, Kate as Chicago-native Phi Phi O’Hara and Season ary in East London. Bosworth, Devon 6 contender Darienne Lake, as well as show “[The tour] has been great. [The U.S. leg] Sawa, Sharon judges Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews and Courtesy Photo started in September and we have five dates Stone, Julie Benz Marco Cadena meets Bianca Del Rio at Austin's Paramount show. RuPaul. The unapologetic “Drag Race” winner left. It has been good,” Del Rio said backstage. commented on the latest season of “RuPaul’s Rio criticized “trash” television shows such as “[Tonight] is going to be nasty.” Drag Race All Stars 2” by saying how contes- “Hoarders,” “My 600 Pound Life” and “Tod- Rules Don't tants should never blame the show’s editing dlers and Tiaras” by expressing confusion over E-mail Cadena at [email protected]. when being criticized by fans for portraying a the shows’ questionable plots. edu Apply villain on television. Del Rio shared stories about her motiva- Rated: PG-13 Genre: Drama/ Romance Starring: Warren IndieBy True McManis scene grows with UIW students Beatty, Lily Collins, LOGOS STAFF WRITER Alden Ehrenreich, University of the Incarnate Word has been host to numerous musi- While groups such as Mr. Pidge seem to derive from hip-hop, Annette Benning, cians who have influenced San Antonio’s growing alternative music scene and The Foreign Arm is straight up rhythm-and-blues, a lot of the Haley Bennett, in recent years. bands from UIW can be seen as indie, said sophomore music therapy Alec Baldwin, The Alamo City has seen a diverse range of bands making increasingly major Jacob Bissell, guitarist for 16 Psychē. Matthew bigger waves. One such band is Femina-X, a Latin group which won the Femina-X’s Thomas has been involved with numerous other Broderick San Antonio Artist Foundation Grant and has received several awards projects including Deer Vibes, Sugar Skulls, The Foreign Arm and from the San An- Arte y Pasión. Thomas said an electronic composition course he took Moana tonio Current, a at UIW with Dr. Jack Stamps, an adjunct faculty member, was the Rated: PG weekly alterna- beginning of Saturn Skies, his electronic duo. Genre: Fantasy/ tive newspaper. “I felt confident enough to try my skills at performing violin Action Starring: Femina-X creates outside of the classical arena because of my training and historical (animated) unconventional contextualizing given by professors and private instructors at UIW,” Auli'I Cravalho, fusions using Thomas said. “I knew that if I failed at anything I could take to my Dwayne progressive tribal myriad of mentors at school to study why it failed and how to im- Johnson, Nicole and ethnic dance prove it so that whatever I was doing could be successful the next Scherzinger, Alan with recent UIW time around.” Tudyk, Jemaine graduate Darian Courtesy Photo Clement UIW graduate Darian Thomas plays the violin for the Femina-X band. Thomas playing FYI the violin. Catch some music featuring University of the Incarnate Word Several other bands have also come out of UIW. Just some of these students at Solar Fest on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Roosevelt Park. groups include Mr. Pidge, Akasha Glow, Sad Diet, Parallelephants, The event will feature 16 Psychē, Femina-X and Saturn Skies. Orsinger, Cat the Manipult and 16 Psychē. The fest will also have information on sustainability options in San Antonio. October-November 2016 Est. 1935 page 15
Pharmacy John and Rita Feik School of Pharmacy hasschool received a new health professions wins “The Health diversity Professions HEED Award process consistsaward of a comprehensive and award emphasizing diversity, the University of the Incarnate Word announced. rigorous application that includes questions relating to the recruitment and retention Feik got an inaugural Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Di- of students and employees -- and best practices for both -- continued leadership versity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. The school was among 30 support for diversity, and other aspects of campus diversity and inclusion,” Pearlstein receiving the award nationally but only three were pharmacy schools. said. “We take a holistic approach to reviewing each application in deciding who The magazine honoring the recipients is the oldest and larg- will be named a HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for est diversity-focused publication in higher education. Its HEED institutions where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being accomplished Award is recognizing U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, every day across their campus.” nursing, and allied health schools that “demonstrate an outstand- Feik’s founding dean, Dr. Arcelia Johnson-Fannin, indicated the school’s diversity ing commitment to diversity and inclusion,” according to a news was no accident. release. “From inception, the Feik School of Pharmacy took its cues from elements of All the honorees will be featured in the magazine’s December the University’s Mission: 1) recognition of God's presence in each person, and 2) 2016 edition. welcomes persons of diverse backgrounds,” said Johnson-Fannin, who is retiring at Dr. Arcelia Johnson-Fannin Magazine Publisher Lenore Pearlstein said Feik School of the end of the year. Pharmacy was selected for several reasons including the bal- “From these foundational concepts, the school sought to enhance human intel- anced ethnic profile of its students, faculty and staff. The school also encourages and lectual diversity to build a student body, faculty and staff that reflect our society while supports community engagement such that it becomes a way of life for its students, fostering a climate of inclusiveness, equity and respect for human dignity. We work producing graduates who are concerned, caring and knowledgeable members of the continuously to do just that. It is thrilling to see that others recognize our work.” community, she added. White Coat Ceremony recognizes Feik class Ninty-eight students in the Class of 2020 received Brooke Esquivel, Derek Estrada, Alexxander Folawn, Sarah Morales, Jacqueline Nguyen, Tracy Nguyen, Triss their white lab coats in the annual White Coat Cer- Terra Furney, Curan Gandhi, Grace Garcia, Matthew Nguyen, Natalie Nienhaus, Ifunanya Ogbata, Sam Oh; emony Friday, Oct. 7, for John and Rita Feik School Goode, Antoinette Grice, Alycia Gutierrez, Shaugh- Cassandra Paredes, Liane Josephine Pareja, Clarissa of Pharmacy. nessy Hall, Kimberly Hanson, Gaielle Harb, Jacquelyn Pena, Chelcee Porter, Gracye Ramos, Marisa Renteria, The annual fall event took place at McCombs Center Harcus; Muhammad Rizvi, Roza Rouhani, Bakhtaver Samuel, Rosenberg Skyroom. Cassidy Heath, Joel Hendricks, Michelle Hernandez, Liliana Sanchez, The recipients, who recited an oath after receiving Jesus Hinojosa, Johnathan Hinojosa, Danielle Holms, Alinna Sarmiento, Lynsie Saur, Courtney Serna, their coats, included: Benjamin Hutto, Brian Huynh, Zain Jaber, Braniesha Samuel Shaju, Mikali Shedd, Alejandra Sierra; Hope Mae Abarintos, Shayan Ali, Sinin Allahalih, Johnson, Satwinder Kaur, Mindy Keys, Subin Kim, Ja- Jennifer Sonnen, Nicole Stephen, Kayley Taing, Alexis Bendele, Krupa Bhakta, Simone Booker, Anna vier Lara, Andrew Le, Ana Leal, Krysta Lopez, Donald Ashley Taylor, Angela Torres, Christina Tran, Bozhkova, Jennifer Cai, Paul Cardenas, Ashlee Caseres, Ludden; Timothy Tran, Hung Truong, Ashley Tuttle, Veronica Cassandra Castillo, Patrick Connor, Olivia Creager, Angela Mahabir, Zahra Majnoonazar, Christina Urrabazo, James Vasquez, Elizabeth Vela, Gloriana Vil- Alfredo DeLeon, Nora Denno, Brittany Drayden; Manickath, Anais Martinez, Jacob Martinez, Jonathan larreal, Sohel Virani, Shelby Wicks, Rex Wilcox and Eman Elhaj, Rosa Escamilla, Melchor Espinosa, Martinez, Andrea McLachlan, Kimberly Menchaca, Tamara Williams.
Professor A University of the Incarnate Word faculty wins member is the 2016 Nurse winner of a patients, families, Educator and/or the community through the publicationAward Nurse Educator Award from the Texas Emergency Nurses Association. of articles, formal or informal courses or the development of a Dr. Michael D. Moon, who joined the UIW faculty in fall 2001, received the specific emergency nursing program or curriculum.” award Friday, Oct. 14, during the association’s quarterly meeting in Arlington, Texas. A nomination letter described Moon’s teaching as “magic.” It Moon is an associate professor of nursing and health professions in UIW’s Ila went on to say, “He takes very complicated clinical subjects and Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions. plays a game. Within that game are pieces that come together According to a news release, the award recognizes a nurse who has made “signifi- to teach you” the concepts by taking the time to make lectures cant contributions to the education of colleagues, nursing students, EMS personnel, interesting, memorable and fun. Dr. Michael Moon
Students,By Victoria O’Connor advisers take on ‘Degree Works’ for class planning LOGOS FEATURES EDITOR University of the Incarnate Word students can it is very excited to see what they are seeing,” James don't have to look it up in the catalog because Degree Works now plan out their degree path with their faculty said. “Degree Works is simple for everybody. Fresh- pulls the information straight out of the catalog.” advisers without the need of papers, catalog num- men have been happy with it and seniors who now Students will soon be learning more about the software and bers, or confusion thanks to Degree Works. know their degree plan better are also happy with it.” how to use it as the advising season is approaching. The new program was made available Oct. 1 to The information in Degree Works can be ac- “We contacted all advisers, so now it's the advisers that reach the entire UIW community so students and advis- cessed anywhere and makes sharing information out to the advisees and let them know to check it out,” James said. ers could get a feel for the new software before with family easy and more convenient. registration for spring classes. “Advisers can see it for the first time, and it is FYI Degree Works takes all the information from family-friendly,” James said. “If you want to show it A video link -- http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/zr36p -- also CAPP, the former degree-planning software, and to your family members at home, you can.” shows University of the Incarnate Word students and advisers makes it into a readable, user-friendly interface Degree Works not only maps out a degree plan, how easy Degree Works is and how to access it. readily accessible on Bannerweb. CAPP will soon but also shows students what courses they have “The introduction video is only two minutes long, so it’s really be gone before the end of 2017 and be replaced with completed, what courses they still need, and what short,” said Dr. Glenn James, associate provost for institutional Degree Works, said Dr. Glenn James, associate pro- courses will satisfy their needed credits. effectiveness and assessment.. vost for institutional effectiveness and assessment. “It is really easy to see what [students] still need “Every student I have heard from that has used to take,” James said. “They don't have to guess. They ‘The Internet of Things – Stop. Think. [and only then] Connect’ bring light to the darkness, and keep us to persuade everyone to use technol- perpetrator/), we expect consumers of warm. We can also use it to burn people ogy only in constructive ways (a single automobiles and propane tanks and other or the things they create. terrorist can create a large impact), we technologies that can be used construc- By Phil Youngblood Today we are creating an Internet have to make it more difficult to abuse tively or destructively are not clueless of Things (IoT). Besides the devices we technology. That means we as consum- about how these things work and that carry with us, our printers, cars, closed- ers must know what security technology they use the technology safely. The federal circuit cameras, baby monitors, and exists, we must be smart enough to use government realized long ago the safety refrigerators may also be networked. On it, and we must insist manufacturers of the network was only as strong as its Oct. 21, 2016, a few miscreants adapted install security measures in devices we weakest link. We must each play a part I start my intro courses with a discus- programming code for a type of malware connect to networks. To help us to do to keep everyone safe. sion about technology, in particular what called Mirai to create a robot “army” this, lawmakers and regulatory agencies it is and why we use it. of networked “things” and used many must keep ahead of the technology in E-mail Youngblood, head of the Technology may be defined as the thousands of these to send requests to a sufficient time to also insist we take mea- Computer Information Systems (CIS) application of scientific knowledge, [DNS] server that controls who is on a sures to prevent this type of abuse. The programs, at [email protected] which means it involves more than just network. The result was that people try- irony (or maybe not if the hackers the tools we use, also encompassing our ing to reach the websites for companies were trying to make a point) is continually changing understanding of such as Twitter, Netflix and Amazon were that October is National Cyber how things work, the functional design shut out or slowed down. (Distributed Security Awareness Month and of things we make, as well as the aesthetic denial of service or DDoS) attacks such there is an ongoing global public and non-functional designs which enable as this have occurred many times in the awareness campaign called “Stop. us to interface with them and want to do past, but this attack was historical in Think. Connect.” (read more at so. Technology is also the various ways we that it coopted devices that generally do https://www.stopthinkconnect. use the things we create. not have much security associated with org/campaigns) that asks us to I remember being told as a kid that them and the attack was massive (spew- stop to make sure you have security one of the things that set humans apart ing more than 600 GB/sec at the server) measures in place and activated, from animals was that we made tools. because of the number of devices that think about where we are connect- Studies in the decades since have revealed were enlisted to conduct it. A detailed ing to and the consequences of various animals make all kinds of tools. In analysis of how an attack like this could our actions online, and only then class, I make the philosophical argument take place (not a recipe for conducting connecting. that tools are neither inherently “good” one) is available at https://krebsonsecu- As Jeff John Roberts of nor “bad,” but that we choose to use them rity.com/2016/10/spreading-the-ddos- Forbes magazine explains in in constructive or destructive ways. Take disease-and-selling-the-cure/ “Who is to Blame for the Attack fire for example, which we can use to cook So how can we prevent this type of on the Internet” (http://fortune. food to make it safer and more palatable, attack in the future? Since we are unlikely com/2016/10/23/internet-attack- page 16 Est. 1935 October-November 2016
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