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New parking lot under construction

Photo Courtesy of the Hurd.House.gov Photo Courtesy of the UT System Tristan Ipock, The Paisano Dr. Juliet Garcia, senior Diane Abdo, The Paisano Congressman Will Hurd, advisor to the Chancellor Trees were dragged away during parking lot construction. representative of the 23rd for community, national create 400 new spaces for district of Texas and global engagement Molly Crowder UTSA faculty and staff. Contributing Writer The lot near Tobin Ave. @ThePaisano [email protected] will create 275 spaces for ONE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER residents with “H” parking Limited parking permits. The lot near the availability is a common business building will add complaint among UTSA around 125 new spots for REMAINS TO BE CHOSEN faculty and students. employees “A” parking and Isaac Serna cybersecurity firm. American female to head a keynote speaker for 56 of Many students and visitors News Editor “As a former computer U.S. college when she was 59 graduation ceremonies complain there are not @ThePaisano science major, I particularly named president of Texas since December 2008. enough spots available and [email protected] “Trees are enjoy seeing the Southmost College, which Exceptions include the lots are always full. To Two of the three cybersecurity program later became UTB. George C. Wright, solve this problem, UTSA very beneficial commencement speakers continue to grow and Time magazine named President of Prairie View has begun constructing two to the for the Spring 2017 mold our next generation Garcia one of the top 10 Texas A&M University new parking lots. In doing environment, graduation ceremony have of industry leaders. I can’t college presidents in the spoke at one of the May so, UTSA has razed a green so cutting been chosen. UTSA will wait to see what the future nation; in 2014, she was 2012 ceremonies; Julián space and cut down trees welcome both Dr. Juliet holds for the Class of 2017,” named one of the top 50 Castro, the San Antonio on campus. them down Garcia and Congressman Hurd said. world leaders by Fortune mayor at the time; and “I don’t think it’s a doesn’t seem Will Hurd to address the Dr. Juliet Garcia, senior magazine. Nancy Kudla (President good idea to cut down like the best new graduates. advisor to UT System “UT San Antonio plays of the Kudla Family more trees. Trees are ” Congressman Will Hurd, Chancellor William a pivotal role in preparing Foundation) who delivered very beneficial to the move. representative of the 23rd McRaven for community, the next generation of speeches at two different environment, so cutting district of Texas, will speak national and global human capital in a city ceremonies in May 2013. them down doesn’t seem -Erin O’Brien, at the May 13, 4 p.m. engagement, will speak poised to be the next major The primary goal of like the best move,” said TA II of the ceremony. He will address at the May 14, 2 p.m. metropolitan area in the commencement speakers Erin O’Brien, TA II of communication the College of Architecture, ceremony which includes United States. We know is to inform and inspire the communication Construction and Planning; both College of Education that San Antonio’s future graduates. For some department. department College of Business and and Human Development is inextricably linked to the students, a new speaker is Some students however, 24 hour reserved parking College of Engineering and College of Sciences success of UTSA,” Garcia welcomed. Drake Brown, welcome the creation of permits. graduates. graduates. said. “A hallmark of the senior political science additional parking spaces. Combined, these projects “I very much look “I was thrilled to be culture at UTSA is that major, believes inviting “We definitely need more will cost the university forward to speaking at invited to speak at UTSA’s it honors its history and Hurd was a good decision. parking spaces,” Liana around $3 million to be UTSA’s commencement commencement ceremony tackles the challenges of the “I saw Congressman Trevino, freshman nursing funded through parking ceremony,” Hurd said. in one of my favorite future, and that makes it a Will Hurd speak at my major, said. “The reason strategic reserves. More “UTSA produces some of cities, home to one of the very special place.” girlfriend’s graduation at St. many students are late to parking spots are required the best and brightest my most dynamic, exciting The speaker for the May Philip’s College in 2015. His class is because they can’t to compensate for UTSA’s home town has to offer.” campuses in the country,” 13, 10 a.m. ceremony has speech was solid; he spoke find a spot.” growing population. Hurd was born and Garcia said. yet to be chosen. This about not giving up,” Brown “I think there are plenty Although students can raised in San Antonio. He Garcia served speaker will address the said. of trees around UTSA expect parts of the Ford attended John Marshall as president of UT College of Liberal and Fine Joe Izbrand, chief to make up for the ones and Ximenes lot to be High School before leaving Brownsville (UTB) for Arts, College of Public communications officer that will be cut down,” closed for the summer, the for Texas A&M University. 22 years. She played an Policy and University for UTSA said the third Mario Spinelli, sophomore additional parking lots are Before being elected to the integral role in the creation College graduates. speaker for the May 13, mechanical engineering set to open by the first day 114th Congress, Hurd was of The University of Texas Traditionally Dr. Ricardo 10 a.m. ceremony will be major, said. of classes next fall. an undercover CIA officer Rio Grande Valley. She Romo, former UTSA announced soon. The new parking lots and a senior advisor to a was the first Mexican- president, served as the being constructed will UTSA professors discuss Texas death penalty in light of Supreme Court ruling

us feel good when we put sentenced Bobby James believed by the majority of Taiwo Adepo someone to death, but it’s Moore, the petitioner the Justices to be mentally Staff Writer important to be consistent deficient, to death citing @ThePaisano [email protected] within our Constitution “Texas is illegitimate reasons: and I don’t think that we always going borderline IQ scores; Texas maintains the are.” outdated medical standards ability to use the death On March 28, 2017, in to support the (Texas Court was using penalty, but must adopt Moore v. Texas, the U.S. death penalty. the manual on mental a more modern standard Supreme Court struck retardation from 1992); and following an overturned down the standards Texas This is who we adaptive skills such as the death sentence by the U.S. uses when considering the ablity to make plans, mow are. This our Tristan Ipock, The Paisano Supreme Court. execution of a convicted lawns, wear a disguise (to prosecution’s psychologists Salas, an African American “Texas is always going to murderer if that person culture.” hide his identity during a who testified at the trial. studies professor at UTSA support the death penalty, is found to be mentally robbery in 1980) and play Moore was convicted and a former special that is who we are. This is deficient. Henry Esparza, pool for money. - for the murder of James our culture,” said Henry In a 5-to-3 decision, Despite these political science and McCarble, an employee at Esparza, a political science the Supreme Court found capabilities, Moore suffers geography professor a Birdsall Super Market in and geography professor that the Texas Court from borderline intellectual See Texas, page 2 1980. at UTSA. “I think it makes of Criminal Appeals disability according to the According to Mario 2 April 11 - April 18, 2017 NEWS NEWS April 11 - April 18, 2017 3 UTSA Mayoral candidates talk social justice Q&A: MIRANDA MILLER UTSA Ranked In Fall 2017, UTSA of the staff and crowd grocery stores. Diego Lopez will offer its first confused. BLMUTSA asked the Miller is a Human Resources Staff Writer complete online Each sponsor had the participants if they would Management senior at utsa. she is the degree program for @ThePaisano [email protected] opportunity to discuss support a biennial review #68 a B.B.A. in cyber- former SGA senior senator who authored security. Meant to an issue and ask the of the SAPD and a review San Antonio mayoral attract students candidates a couple of council chaired by citizens; a resolution to address campus sexual Tristan Ipock, The Paisano not living in San candidates had the questions. Issues addressed everyone on stage voiced assault and harassment. among young universities Antonio, the online opportunity to address at this event included support of the idea. They degree program will several important issues the importance of living all agreed increasing trust see Opinion page 4 offer the same ma- including the lack of methods, research, number wages and reliable public between residents and Photo Courtesey of Miranda Miller Samuel DeLeon terials and have the voter participation, of citations of the school’s same requirements transportation. Everyone police is key to a healthy Assistant News Editor community and police research, international for the current on stage except for Rhett relationship between @realsamdeleon [email protected] outlook and industry on-campus degree relations, an increase of Smith answered yes to law enforcement and What prompted you to write this resolution? Were there any particular events that occurred that motivated you to take action? income. program. fear among undocumented incrementally moving community. Q: UTSA also made it on immigrants, implementing towards a $17 an hour “Today, we spoke to I was prompted to write this resolution because I have met so many girls who were sexually assaulted or harassed in some way, and either never UTSA continues to strive the list for top ranked environmentally minimum wage. the mayoral candidates reported it because it was someone they knew and were pressured into not reporting; or did report it but the process ultimately led to nothing or for success, boosting a universities in the world sustainable policies, Stephen Lucke, one of about what we’d like to the report got so lost in all the bureaucracy that nothing was ever done. Texas higher rating on the Times and top ranked universities housing policies and public the candidates, proposed see from them as far Higher Education (THE) in U.S. colleges. On Monday, Texas transportation policies. “free bus passes for as police reform and World University Rankings. An important metric senators considered The Esperanza Peace everyone below a certain criminal justice reform,” Senate Bill 148, and Justice Center hosted Why is this topic important to you? Why should the UTSA community care about this issue? “This is a tremendous to consider is the number income.” Lucke, a health BLMUTSA President Photo Courtesy of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center which would repeal the Mayoral Forum on Q: accomplishment, one that of citations from UTSA and wellness enthusiast Tabbi Austin stated. The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center featured art on the flyer the voting require- Social, Economic, Gender you should be very proud research. When compared and professional from the “We really want a large for their Mayoral Forum. ment for language Sexual assault and sexual harassment hits extremely close to home to me. Not only have I been assaulted before, but I know so many women who of,” Acting President Pedro to other UT System and Environmental Justice eastside, has developed amount of transparency students involved in city during the 2015 municipal interpreters to be were victims, and men too. These individuals who were told it was their fault or feared the repercussions of accusing someone they knew with no Reyes said when addressing schools, the number of registered voters in on Sunday, April 9. The politics, hopefully they’ll election. The average age hard evidence. They have to live with that, often times still in the same organizations as their attacker, or same dorm and that can be hard. Not only a low-profile campaign and accountability when faculty. “Without the the same county they event was sponsored by do they have to process what happened, but share that space with the same person who caused that trauma. The attacker often faces at most- a slap citations of UTSA research around education, health, it comes to data collection be able to put pressure on of a San Antonio voter is on the wristor maybe a meeting with EOS, but that’s assuming it even gets that far. Esperanza, Domesticas commitment of each of rivaled that of UT Dallas are providing servic- environment and cannabis and record keeping.” them, so that they do start 63; the average age of a San UTSA should care about this because of the statistics. One out of five women and one out of 16 men are sexually assaulted while on cam- es. For Spanish-lan- you to deliver a world-class and UT Austin. Unidas, San Antonio reform. “We want to reinforce the decriminalizing marijuana,” Antonio resident is 34. pus. A lot of these students are miles away from home. Over half of those cases aren’t reported to the police. Those victims are being failed. They’re guage readers, Texas being failed because somehow along the way, those victims don’t feel comfortable enough to report, don’t feel safe enough to report, or just don’t experience to our students, Not only has Gender Association, “One thing that stood out idea of community control Austin said. “The cure to civic already requires feel justified enough to report. This needs to change. either in the classroom or UTSA recently made PolitiQueers, Southwest to me about the candidates of the police. Especially “The criminalization of disengagement isn’t just electoral material through the vital support groundbreaking to be presented in Workers Union, Black Lives was how passionate in areas where the police marijuana really targets lowering the age to vote; it’s of our staff, UTSA would developments in cancer, Spanish. However, Matter UTSA, Spectrum Stephen Lucke was about force does not represent black and brown bodies. energizing people who are not be included in this elite but it has also recently for Asian or other UTSA, Liberty League of his city. The issues that the community,” said When we see a decrease in just sitting on the sidelines.” Pacific Island lan- What can students do to combat sexual assault in their community? grouping.” received a grant of $5.29 San Antonio, RAICES and I care about most are Ashley Billiard, treasurer of the criminalization, we’ll Eighteen-year olds in guage speakers, Last year, UTSA was million to further study MOVE SA. immigration reform, BLMUTSA. see a much more vibrant this community have 60 Q: voting may present a ranked 77th in the young region of the brain involved The participating marijuana reform and After Harris County youth, especially among percent less voice at the language barrier. Education on rape culture. It exists and I don’t care what so called “meninists” say. The more people know that certain things shouldn’t be expected universities category and in motor movement. mayoral candidates were education,” said sophomore implemented their new minority communities,” polls because they’re simply such as sex after a date; that men can be raped and taken advantage of; feminism isn’t equivalent to man-hating; privilege of all sorts exists and several other things. The more we educate our men and women the more we’ll ultimately help them. Instead of worrying how we face the problem, this year the university Additionally, UTSA District 8 Councilman business major Helen marijuana policy (no arrest stated Billiard. just not participating. We we’re preventing the problem. jumped to the 68th spot. continues to hold the title Ron Nirenberg, Antonio Ramos. or charge when caught The issues pointed have to make voting easier U.S. THE examines at a of the top cyber-security Diaz, Rhett Smith, John Black Lives Matter with less than four ounces out by BLMUTSA, for the people who are Velazquez and Stephen university’s teaching program in the nation. UTSA (BLMUTSA) if the person pays a fee Domesticas Unidas and eligible to vote now,” stated What emotions did you feel when writing this resolution? How did you feel after it passed? Lucke. Mayor Ivy Taylor The Trump admin- discussed overpolicing and attends an education the other organizations Councilman Nirenberg. Q: Were any other SGA members involved who you would like to credit? 5999 Dezavala Rd. istration has implied did not attend due to a in predominantly course), many suspect San in attendance are derived The candidates will be Next to the post office. future military prior commitment. Bexar colored communities, Antonio residents may from consideration of working hard to increase I was scared of the feedback that I would receive from my peers but I actually got a lot of support. I even got feedback that it needed to be more 210-691-2070 intervention in Syria County Democratic Party aggressive in order to be taken seriously. I got a lot of questions asking if this was in response to the Romo situation to which I responded, “this is decriminalizing marijuana, begin to push for a similar structural inequalities in turnout among younger bigger than even him, and the world doesn’t revolve around him,” knowing that after this passes things like that will hopefully stop. Incidents will www.romespizza.com is a possibility after Chair Manuel Medina was cracking down on human policy. the city of San Antonio. A voters before the election be reported, and behavior like that will absolutely not be tolerated. I’d like to thank Rebecca Conejo, Alwyn Matthews, Aileen Montana, and most Order Online - We Deliver the recent missile not in attendance, despite of all, Frankie Trynoski who helped me shape this since I tend to ramble and am not the best legislation writer. They encouraged me that this was strike. Fifty-nine U.S. trafficking, demilitarizing “Because of UTSA, San structure that several of the on May 6. Early voting telling Esparanza he would an amazing idea and invested their full hearts into it as well. NATIONAL AND LOCAL AWARDS Tomahawk cruise the SAPD, addressing food Antonio does have a large candidates are a part of. starts on April 24. missiles destroyed a be. Medina failed to contact deserts and developing influx of Houston youth. Only 3.6 percent of Syrian airbase in re- any of the organizers in community gardens and So, I think if we can get the 18 to 35-year-olds voted sponse to a chemical advance, leaving many attack that U.S. intel- Is there anything else you’d like readers to know on this subject? ligence believes Syr- Q: ian President Bashar Texas death penalty Instead of hauling al-Assad carried The fact that someone looked me in the eyes then said to me, “Hey, my frat currently has three pending sexual assault cases, want to be the fourth everything home, store ?” then laughed when I was offended and continued to tell me it was “just a joke”. Then he was featured on Humans of UTSA. out against his own remains despite Sexual aggressors comes in all shapes in sizes. They can be women too. people–including it all at A-AAA Key Mini If you are a victim, you aren’t alone, and it isn’t your fault. You were taken advantage of. Sexual assaults aren’t about sex, they’re about power as well. children. 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Located just 1 block from UTSA & La Cantera Mall he has provided not comprehend the days the death penalty. military support of the week, the months of Salas added, judges aren’t in the Syrian Civil the year or how to tell time. culturally sensitive and War. The Trump He failed all his classes and jurors are not well educated administration will Special Student Pricing!!! dropped out of school. His in Texas. be discussing the father then kicked him out issues that have risen “There is a lot of ancient out of Syria with of the house and he lived way of thinking in this Putin throughout the on the streets as a teenager. state. 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He the Tuesday attack on Khan included “redness of the added, "al-Assad choked Sheikhoun. eyes, foaming from the out the lives of helpless The question of mouth, constricted pupils, men, women and children. sincerity regarding the blue facial skin and lips, It was a slow and brutal President’s emotions is a severe shortness of breath death for so many. Even pressing one. Why would and asphyxiation.” It is beautiful babies were the Commander-in- estimated that 84 people cruelly murdered in this Chief profess a seemingly were killed—at least 27 of very barbaric attack." mournful response to the Helen Stransky the victims were children. However, his attack in Syria shortly @ThePaisano More than 545 people subsequent actions did before launching almost were injured in the attack; not match his words. In 60 Tomahawk missiles Graphic by Tristan Ipock, The Paisano On the early morning however, the number of response to the chemical to a region recovering toward the people of Syria. strategically informed of April 4, chemical warfare casualties and injuries is attack, President Trump from a chemical attack? In fact, a notable moment decisions rather than ensued in Khan Sheikhoun, expected to increase due to launched 59 missiles Does our President truly of his presidency was knee-jerk reactions to Syria. Witnesses of the the nature of the chemicals targeting the Syrian care about the people in an executive order that satisfy primal desires of attack reported seeing that were released. government controlled Syria if we are no longer indefinitely banned Syrian punishment and revenge. bombs dropped from President Trump airbase, Al Shayrat accepting refugees and refugees from entering the It is apparent the war planes. Upon impact, addressed the United States Airfield. Although the still have the travel ban United States—including Syrian people and their the nerve agent caused at The White House Rose administration was not in place? The answers to the beautiful babies. children our president a large yellow cloud— Garden two days after the completely certain the these questions may never To have a President claims to care about so immediately stinging the attack and expressed his chemical attack was carried be completely answered that acts purely on deeply are ultimately eyes of people nearby. change of heart regarding out from the airfield, Sec. by President Trump. But, impulse and emotion is unimportant to him. His "It was like a winter fog," the nation’s foreign policy of State Rex Tillerson what we can refer to are a frightening reality to actions speak louder than a witness recalled "they on Syria. He opened up and stated the administration his actions. Currently, the accept. No matter how words. inhaled the gas and died," spoke about how deeply had a "very high level of actions taken by the Trump heinous a crime may be, said the witness, according the attack affected him. confidence" that the Syrian administration do not it should be expected to the BBC. The symptoms "I will tell you that attack government, under the reflect ones of compassion that our president makes THE 40TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 24th SESSION Pepsi ad DATE: March 30th 2017

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Jessica Salinas we missed the mark and This Resolution Shall Henceforth Be Known As the “Call for Evaluation of Procedures @ylwbird we apologize. We did not pertaining to Sexual Assault and Harassment Last week, Kendall intend to make light of Jenner single-handedly any serious issue. We are ended police brutality, pulling the content and PURPOSE racial violence and tensions halting any further rollout. with a can of Pepsi. We apologize for putting To recommend the stand to denounce acts of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment, and stand The American fashion Kendall Jenner in this in solidarity with victims of such acts. model and television position.” personality was featured As Jenner is the face of 1 WHEREAS: Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution of The University of Texas at San in a short-lived Pepsi the ad, she will be blamed 2 Antonio’s Student Government Association reads: “[The duties and responsibilities of the SGA advertisement. Jenner for Pepsi’s misdeeds. In actuality, the entity to 3 General Assembly shall be:] To review discuss, consider, and take any necessary action through played a (meta)model who casts aside a photo blame is capitalism. 4 legislation on all issues which concern the campus or students”; and shoot and accompanying The ad appropriated 18 WHEREAS: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault reporting procedures should be encouraged blonde wig to join a and trivialized social 195 WHEREAS: Understanding the role of SGA in representing the student body and voicing their even against peers, as peer pressure should not dictate the silencing of victims; and diverse rainbow of street justice movements such 6 opinions, it is important for us to address concerns from students regarding sexual assault and/or as Black Lives Matter to 20 WHEREAS: It is our imperative as members of the UTSA community to continually address protestors against police 7 harassment based on current facts and personal testimonies. brutality. sell soda; it was an out-of- 21 concerns of Sexual Harassment; and Jenner saunters through touch attempt to appeal 8 WHEREAS: Approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in to a young and diverse 22 WHEREAS: Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault should be taken seriously by the crowd on an invisible 9 college; and catwalk. She approaches a audience. 23 any department and organization with consideration of the victim’s feelings and well-being; and line of stoic police officers; Billion dollar 10 WHEREAS: Over 63% of Sexual Assault cases are not reported to the police and more than and then, she gives a good- corporations such as Pepsi 24 WHEREAS: Policies regarding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault should be updated to1 11 90% of Sexual Assault victims on college campuses do not report sexual assault incidents ; and looking officer a flirty smile are not concerned about 25 reflect current standards and areas lacking clarification, such as reporting procedures and and a can of Pepsi. what’s good for the public; 26 12 counselingWHEREAS: for aftercare, These reasons should for be not evaluated reporting and include resolved but and; are not limited to fear for their safety,18 WHEREAS:The officer Sexual opens Harassment the they are and only Sexual concerned Assault reporting procedures should be encouraged 13 their socioeconomic status, or their occupation, as well as a possible fear for and/or of the person19 even against peers, as peer pressurewith what’s should good not for dictate the silencing of victims; and 27 WHEREAS: Should the 85th Texas Legislature pass laws pertaining to the improvement of can and takes a drink. 14 who committed the act; and Cheers erupt among the them—making money 28 Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment policy including but not limited to SB 969, SB 970, and 20 WHEREAS:crowd of protesters It is ourand imperativethrough as anymembers ads necessary. of the UTSA community to continually address 2915 HBWHEREAS: 2232, we should We cannot seek to let quickly friends, and classmates, seamlessly or include co-workers them beinto peer-pressured our existing procedures into remaining 21 concernseveryone ofhugs Sexual each other.Harassment; The and company’s pathetic 2 3016 and;silent on matters as cases of sexual assault and harassment as in 8 out of 10 cases , the victim The officer turns to attempt to promote “unity, 17 knew or was commonly associated with the person who sexually assaulted them; and 22 WHEREAS:his cop buddy toComplaints smile of peaceSexual and Harassment understanding” and Sexual Assault should be taken seriously by 31 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Student Government Association of the 23 anyand departme shrug his ntshoulders and organization only causedwith consideration outrage and of the victim’s feelings and well-being; and 3218 UniversityWHEREAS: of Texas Sexual at HarassmentSan Antonio and believes Sexual the Assault acts of reporting Sexual Harassment procedures and should Sexual be encouraged Assault 1 Ibid in a ‘what can you do’ revulsion. 3319 shouldeven against be fiercely peers, denounced as peer pressure as unacceptable should not and dictate/or in appropriatethe silencing behavior of victims; and andshould not be 24 WHEREAS:manner—as if hePolicies is helpless regarding Through Sexual Harassmentthe and Sexual Assault should be updated to 34 tolerated under any circumstances; and 25 reflectto the powercurrent of standards sugar water and appropriationareas lacking of clarification, police such as reporting procedures and 20 WHEREAS: It is our imperative as members of the UTSA community to continually address 26 counselingand Jenner’s for carbonated aftercare, shouldbrutality be evaluated and racial and resolved and; 3521 THEREFOREconcerns of Sexual BE ITHarassment; FURTHER and RESOLVED: That the Student Government Association charm. violence and tensions in 36 will work to further promote and improve health and counseling services offered on campus 27 WHEREAS:Jenner did it!S hould the 85thorder Texas to sell Legislature their products, pass laws pertaining to the improvement of 22 37 throughWHEREAS: the Student Complaints Health ofAdvisory Sexual Committee;Harassment and Sexual Assault should be taken seriously by28 SexualAmerica's Assault decades and Sexual Hthesearassment harrowing policy issues including that but not limited to SB 969, SB 970, and 23 any department and organization with consideration of the victim’s feelings and well-being; and 29 HBlong 223 struggle2, we with should police seek to havequickly plagued and seamlesslyAmerica for include them into our existing procedures 38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Student Government Association will continue to brutality, racial violence decades are diminished to 24 WHEREAS: Policies regarding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault should be updated to 30 and; 39 advocate for Sexual Assault policies that better protect students and members of the UTSA and racial tensions is a two-minute caricature. 4025 communityreflect current. standards and areas lacking clarification, such as reporting procedures and 31 THEREFOREover—if only the BEpower IT of RESOLVED: Pepsi certainly That the missed Student Government Association of the 26 counseling for aftercare, should be evaluated and resolved and; 32 UniversityPepsi had been of Texas realized at San Antonioits mark. believes the acts of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault 27 WHEREAS: Should the 85th Texas Legislature pass laws pertaining to the improvement of 33 should be fiercely denounced as unacceptable and/or inappropriate behavior and should not be 28 Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment policy including but not limited to SB 969, SB 970, and 34 tolerated under any circumstances; and 29 HB 2232, we should seek to quickly and seamlessly include them into our existing procedures 35 THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Student Government Association 30 and; 36 will work to further promote and improve health and counseling services offered on campus 37 31 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Student Government Association of the through the Student Health Advisory Committee; and 32 UniversityAndrew ofHubbard Texas at San Antonio believes the acts of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault 38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Student Government Association will continue to 33 shouldPresident be fiercelyof Student denounced Government as unacceptable Association and/or inappropriate behavior and should not be 39 advocate for Sexual Assault policies that better protect students and members of the UTSA 34 toleratedThe University under anyof Texas circumstances; at San Antonio and 40 community. 35 THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Student Government Association 36 will work to further promote and improve health and counseling services offered on campus 37 through the Student Health Advisory Committee; 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38 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That Student Government Association will continue to 39 advocate for Sexual Assault policies that better protect students and members of the UTSA

40 community. 2 https://www.nsopw.gov/en-US/Education/FactsStatistics?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 Andrew Hubbard President of Student Government Association The University of Texas at San Antonio

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OPINION April 11 - April 18, 2017 5 The Paisano The takeaway from a president's departure Editor in Chief: Editorial for our community to certainly more frivolous) at the time) and Nancy students who had ever Caroline Traylor discuss and understand is the opportunity for new Kudla (President of the attended an event on Managing Editor: what’s appropriate in commencement speakers. Kudla Family Foundation) campus. The door is now Ethan Pham Former President the workplace and show Since December 2008, delivered speeches at two open for more guest News Editor: Ricardo Romo’s departure respect (and basic human President Romo was different ceremonies in speakers to impart their was a tumultuous and decency) to people in the keynote speaker at May 2013. wisdom on new UTSA Isaac Serna confusing time for UTSA. the workforce. While the UTSA’s commencement Of the 59 ceremonies grads. Arts & Life Editor: During challenging circumstances that elicited ceremonies. between December 2008 Graduating from Raquel Alonzo times, it’s important to look this dialogue – both on There were a few and May 2015, Romo college is a significant feat Sports Editor: for opportunities to grow, campus and on social exceptions: George gave the commencement and should be celebrated Frankie Leal ways to improve and silver media ­– were unideal, C. Wright, President address for 56 of them. accordingly. Congressman Web Editor: linings. students now have an of Prairie View Texas While Romo was certainly Will Hurd and Dr. Juliet Ricardo Rodriguez Romo’s ouster prompted increased awareness of A&M University spoke beloved among many Garcia’s commencement Photography Editor: a meaningful dialogue sexual harassment. at one of the May 2012 students, hearing him addresses will be a welcome around sexual misconduct Another consequence of ceremonies. Julián Castro speak was not a novel breath of fresh air. Tristan Ipock in our community. Romo’s resignation (while (the San Antonio mayor experience for most Magazine Editor: It is imperative Jade Cuevas Multimedia Editor: Kat Joseph The problem with proselytizers Editor in Chief Assistant: Ryan Thompson ubiquitous that it produced Unfortunately, not all Managing Assistant: Commentary a student documentary proselytizers are created Raquel Zuniga called "Religion in equal; the grace, sincerity News Assistant: Rowdyland" that explores and (if all else fails) brevity Samuel De Leon the unique religious that redeem some are Arts & Life Assistant: climate of UTSA. Without balanced out by the few Enrique Bonilla getting into theology or who seem to do it because Sports Assistant: the doctrinarian roots they were told to or have Wylie Kuykendall of evangelism, I’d like to a quota to meet. And take a moment to reflect that’s the problem with Photography Assistant: on the experience from a evangelism: the shock of Chase Otero pragmatic standpoint. the realization that the two Magazine Assistant: Often, these invitations of you aren’t participating Sam Ceballos Justice Lovin are well-intended gestures in the conversation as Multimedia Assistant: @ThePaisano of good will motivated equals, that it’s totally Graphic by Tristan Ipock, The Paisano by sincere belief. The impersonal. Oscar Torres If you’ve spent more from another perspective of monastic orthodoxy evangelist offers a complete College is a place for than a semester or two at and to share your own; it and the excessiveness Senior Copy Editor: stranger the opportunity to people, even complete Jessica Salinas UTSA, you’ve probably is a collaborative attempt of megachurches, the join in a meaningful social strangers, to come together Business Manager: been approached by to understand some truth. tolerance of Quakers ritual; in these cases, it is a and discuss serious topics, someone who invited And because this is a fairly and Buddhists and the Will Stransky selfless act of friendship. I but it’s important to you to a Bible study or serious commitment, hate of so many religious Marketing Director: prefer to think of all such do so in good faith. All devotional get together we don’t tend to engage extremists. Valery Assad encounters this way— participants in a discussion held by one of the more this way with complete Ultimately, regardless better not to speculate too must be willing to change Social Media than two dozen religious strangers. In fact, of sect or faith one should much about the intentions their position in the face Coordinator: organizations at UTSA. ironically, through their never treat another of others. of evidence and a good Kristy Olson It’s an experience so abuse of social niceties to person as a means to an argument, and must force people into one- end but always as an end Advertising Marketing acknowledge one another sided conversations about in and of themselves. Liaison: as equals who, until it is Jenelle Duff religion, the proselytizers As people, we each have proven otherwise, have are making people less our own lives and goals, come to their positions STAFF likely to engage in those and by disregarding that honestly as the result of Chris Herbert, Aidan Watson- conversations. proselytizers undermine Morris, Benjamin Shirani, their experiences. Danielle Throneberry, Abby Religion itself is neutral; the social contract that The objective of a Sharp, Justice Lovin, Jesus it is a cultural resource that allows mutual cooperation. Nieves, Alex Birnel, Taiwo discussion or debate Adepoju, Jeremiah Hobbs, can be used in many ways. Diego Montoya, Gaige Davila should never be to win, It offers both the discipline but rather, to learn to see PHOTO TEAM David Guel, Emi Ferrer, Ethan Pham HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? MARKETING TEAM WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR! 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ADVISOR and staff who remain Because of the lack of Latina/o tenure-track On behalf of La Raza which the broader UTSA committed to improving transparency, a leader with faculty constitute only 14 Diane Abdo Faculty and Administrator community—including retention and graduation no ties to the campus would percent while the student Association (LRFAA) students, alumni and rates do not have the be best for all parties. population is 51 percent ADVISORY BOARD when La Raza Faculty and San Antonio community opportunity to question UTSA needs a Latina/o. Although Steven Kellman, Jack Himelblau, Administrator Association leaders—would not have an Sandy Norman, Stefanie Arias, or provide feedback on president who has consistent with national Diane Abdo, Red Madden (LRFAA) was founded 30 opportunity to even know the finalists. All of the key experience with a multi- trends, UTSA should lead years ago, the organization the final candidates prior constituents—those who campus university. 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With the top or Sponsored Student Organization two community forums A leader with a proven of those who have helped (Student Organization) by the UT System to rethink the three university positions in which students, staff, track record of student to bring this university to University because of student, faculty, search committee’s makeup. —president, provost and administrative, or public disapproval faculty and community initiatives and programs where it is today. of editorial policy or content. Student At the time, LRFAA vice president for research residents could voice their that have increased the Organizations that distribute Student leadership met with Dr. —currently being led by perspectives and criteria graduation and retention Publications are afforded the same Steven Leslie, UT System rights and privileges as Student interim appointments, the for UTSA’s next president. rates of students from this Written by: Organizations that do not distribute Vice-Chancellor and university’s future is at a Student Publications. What we heard from demographic is vital for the Enrique Alemán, Jr., Ph.D. UTSA search committee tipping point. Students participants and what university’s success. Roger Enriquez, J.D. chairman, to explain who fill classes and pay LRFAA endorses is that: UTSA needs a Lilliana Patricia Saldaña, similar concerns. LRFAA fees and alumni who are UTSA needs a president who can hit Ph.D. voiced its opposition asked to contribute to the president from the outside the ground running with Vangie Aguilera, Ed.D. to the “dark search,” in university’s development who can bring a fresh set respect to recruiting 6 April 11 - April 18, 2017 ARTS & LIFE ARTS & LIFE April 11 - April 18, 2017 7 San Antonio hosts fifth Maverick Music Festival One of the festival’s hits such as “Something to Swimming with Bears popular song, “Young ity). Jessica Salinas sponsors was Cerveza Paci- Believe In,” “Apartment,” recently toured with Panic! Blood.” Bastille performed hits Senior Copy Editor fico. The brand plastered “Mind Over Matter” and At the Disco and Weezer. British indie pop band such as, “Bad Blood,” @ylw_bird the festival with advertise- crowd favorite “Cough SWB will play Shady Grove Bastille was Saturday’s “Laura Palmer,” “Things [email protected] ments and yellow 12 ounce Syrup.” The latter is one of in Austin on April 20. headliner. The band played We Lost in the Fire” as well cans. Various vendors gave the songs the band is most Saturday saw a better a good mix of songs from as recent singles, “Good The fifth installment of out free beer salts and known for with oft-quoted line-up with Carla Mor- both albums, including Grief,” “Send Them Off” Maverick Music Festival koozies. lyrics, “life’s too short to rison, Minus the Bear, The nine songs off its second and “Blame.” The band boasted bands such as Generationals, Book of even care at all.” Naked and Famous and album released in 2016, closed the festival with the Bastille, The Naked and Love, De La Soul and head- While beautifully croon- Bastille. “Wild World.” popular and boomingly Famous, De La Soul and liner Young the Giant were ing, Gadhia occasionally Morrison certainly During “Flaws” lead infectious “Pompeii.” Young the Giant on April Fridays lineup at La Villita. played a mean cowbell and brought her special brand singer Dan Smith prom- Next year, Maverick 7 and 8. Irvine, Calif. natives wistful ukulele. of Mexican indie-pop to enaded through the crowd moves and expands into Maverick took place at Young the Giant admitted The encore saw Gadhia the Maverick Plaza. Mor- and crooned atop the VIP Hemisfair Park as the of- La Villita Historic Arts to the crowd the band had don a dazzling sequined rison was the only pure platform (this reporter’s ficial music festival for the District in downtown San never been to San Antonio jacket over his blue denim Spanish act—right at home heart admittedly skipped a San Antonio Tricentennial. Antonio. Maverick Plaza before. jumpsuit. To the delight among the San Antonio beat at the singer’s proxim- hosted the main stage. The band performed ev- of the crowd, Gadhia slid Spanish culture, but out of Local artists, bands and ery song off its 2016 album, across stage during “Silver- sorts with Maverick’s in- DJs were featured on the “Home of the Strange” tongue.” creasingly indie-alternative Arneson River Theatre and except for “Elsewhere.” The band ended the set vibe. the Juarez stage. Lead vocalist Sameer with its first single and The Naked and Famous La Villita featured the Gadhia’s rich and resonant crowd favorite “My Body.” hails from, according to Bizarre Bazaar: a collection voice cut through the audi- The foot traffic in Mav- vocalist Alisa Xayalith, of local street vendors sell- ence chatter during softer erick Plaza increased from “Middle-Earth.” Or rather, ing food, drinks, clothing tunes such as “Titus was Friday to Saturday. New Zealand. T/N/A/F and vintage knick-knacks. Born,” “Firelight” and “Art Hours after Swimming performed “Higher” (off Inside Maverick Plaza, Exhibit.” with Bears took the stage its new album, “Simple the festival offered little Young the Giant com- at 2 p.m. on Saturday, fans Forms”) among “No Way” in the way of food. Local mandeered the crowd sported the band T-shirts and other songs. The band vendors offered four flavors from start to finish with for sale at the merch table. closed its set with its most Bastille playing at San Antonio’s Maverick Festival. Jessica Salinas, The Paisano of gorditas and fruit cups. Terminal 136 displays installations by UTSA art faculty Senior music student astounds viewers during recital Enrique Bonilla held on campus, but due to ing the annual Blue Star participant who has been Bethanien gallery. Renteria tion and support from high- Arts & Life Assitsant scheduling conflicts, it was sponsored Berlin residency active in the Blue Star spoke on future plans for ly acclaimed institutions is Carlos Hughes The Arts Building measure with Ponce. A song by a work on both sides of the He attributes the pas- @ThePaisano moved to the downtown where the institute selects district, showcasing work mural work and his in- well deserved, considering Staff Writer Recital Hall was bustling passion while Latin composer was border and give back to sion and soulfulness that [email protected] UTSA gallery Terminal 136. four artists residing in at the “Homage” exhibit digenous justice inspired the diverse and high-caliber @ThePaisano with friends, relatives looking elated a fitting ending to a the community,” he said. Friedman plays as a huge “This is a secondary gallery Bexar County to live in during contemporary art lithograph, El Salto Temido oeuvre at Terminal 136. [email protected] and strangers eager to see during each min- performance that had Alba wants to teach gui- inspiration for his craft. Each first Thursday of the we use for student exhibi- Berlin and work with the y Acariciado and the work Faculty Selects will be on Alba and his guitar. ute of his senior eclectic pieces from tar and music. He is a huge admirer month, art walks are held in tions, jury exhibitions and of his colleagues. “I think display at Terminal 136 un- The guitar is a beauti- Looking sharp in a grey recital. composers from a variety Alba chose to attend of Marcin Dylla calling the King Williams Cultural international exhibitions,” the show demonstrates the til April 22, free of charge. ful instrument. suit, Alba, who started The recital hall of countries. Once Alba UTSA because he has Dylla an “artist” whose Arts Districts. On April 6 said participating artist, Ty high caliber of instructors Displaying artists include: It’s an instrument that practicing in Nuevo was almost silent. finished strumming the extended family here; romantic playing reminds the arts department hosted Wilcox. that we have. A lot of these Richard Armendariz, Chris- has been used in some Laredo when he was 13 The only noise final note, thunderous his immediate family in him of “Fredric Chopin their opening reception for “Faculty Selects” is an artists have been funded by tie Blizard, Gregory Blizard, of the most iconic music years old began with a that greeted spec- applause ensued. Laredo are about three but on the guitar.” “Faculty Selects” at Ter- opportunity to immerse national and international Gregory Elliot, Ovidio ever created. It demands guitar rendition of Johan tators’ ears Even more ad- hours away. After Alba Alba offers some sound minal 136 in the Blue Star oneself in the breadth of organizations.” Giberga, Buster Graybill, patience and rigorous Sebastian Bach’s Suite was Alba’s mirable than his receives his degree, he advice to anyone about to Arts Complex. The exhibit talent among the faculty of The arts and arts history Jayne Lawrence, Ken Little, practice to coax the won- for Cello No.3. He played guitar. He playing is his plans to compete in some pick up an instrument: showcases highlights of 18 the department of art and department at UTSA have Mark McCoin, Ben McVey, “The News” by Ken Little. Enrique Bonilla, The Paisano drous elaborate riffs from a piece by renowned finished passion for guitar guitar competitions and “Be patient. Because it artists who currently teach art history of UTSA. Off been recognized by The Michele Monseau, Juan De it. Ariel Alba, a senior Italian classical guitar- his perfor- and music. Alba audition to be a musician takes time to master any art and art history at UTSA. campus, art professors are Andy Warhol Foundation Dios Mora, Katie Pell, An- music major with a focus ist Mario Giuliani. He mance with wants to use his for Cirque du Soleil. skill. Hang in there and Professors exhibited a wide active members of the arts Künstlerhaus Bethanien month in March. He has for the Visual Arts, the Na- drei Renteria, Libby Rowe, on performance on guitar proceeded with pieces “Estrel- degree in music Many guitarists have dedicate some time to it, range of mediums at the community. Many have gallery in Berlin’s vibrant also participated in the Blue tional Endowment for the Kent Rush, Humberto at UTSA has dedicated by Brazilian composer lita” by to give back to influenced Alba, but his and build good habits.” free art show held biannu- participated in residencies art district. Star sponsored Berlin resi- Arts and Artpace among Saenz, Ty Wilcox and Jason years of practice to the Heitar Villa Lobos, John Mexican his hometown two main influences are ally. Typically the show is around the globe includ- Andrei Renteria is one dency at the Künstlerhaus many more. The recogni- Pearce Willome. instrument. He had a Dowland, Tomas Marco com- in Laredo. classical guitarist Marcin senior recital this past and Manuel Maria Ponce. poser “I want to Dylla and Megadeth gui- Friday. Alba played each riff and Manuel Tristan Ipock, The Paisano tarist Marty Friedman. ‘The House on Mango Street’ returns by popular demand Level Raquel Zuniga role, that person might harassment through a scene some time as a child. While canon. Cisneros has be- the National Medal of the Arts by President Obama. Managing Editor Assistant be wearing an apron or a between Esperanza and a attending the Iowa Writers’ come a leading figure of the Cisneros currently resides @SiriuslyRaquely hat they weren’t wearing coworker “…he said it was Workshop, Cisneros started Chicanx literary movement. in central Mexico. [email protected] before. his birthday and would I to experiment with writing She is best known for “The up The script was almost please give him a birthday from her own experiences House on Mango Street” To purchase tickets for word for word from the kiss. I thought I would be- rather than trying to imi- and “Woman Hollering “The House on Mango “The House on Mango book. cause he was so old and just tate the white male voices Creek and Other Stories”. In Street” visit classictheatre. Street” returns to the Clas- “The House on Mango as I was about to put my of the traditional literary 2015 Cisneros was awarded org. sic Theatre this month due Street” is a Bildungsroman, lips on his cheek, he grabs TURN YOUR to popular demand. Amy or coming-of-age novel, in my face with both hands Ludwig’s adaptation of the which Esperanza tells her and kisses me hard on the Sandra Cisnero’s novel first heartwarming and heart- mouth and doesn’t let go.” PASSION performed at the Clas- breaking story of growing Many scenes within sic Theatre in September up on Mango Street. Es- this novel resonate with last year. The adaptation’s peranza, her sister and her Chicanas, who can sympa- INTO PROFIT ample praise has prompted friends explain the impor- thize with Esperanza and another round of perfor- tance of growing hips, “they her desperation to escape mances from April 6-15. are good for holding a baby Mango Street. Bella Vil- For Non- One-Year This production has eight when you’re cooking.” larreal, who plays young cast members, six of whom Cisneros portrays domes- Esperanza, does a fantastic Business Master’s take on numerous roles. tic abuse through Sally, a job of conveying all the Undergrads Program Since there are only a few young girl who gets trouble emotions a child feels when seconds in between scenes, with her father for talking embarrassed to call their a minimal amount of props to a boy. “He just forgot house a home. are used throughout the he was her father between The setting of the novel Full-Time Lock-Step play. To signify the actor the buckle and the belt.” and the play is in Chicago, Cast of “The House on Mango Street.” Courtesy of The Classic Theatre Cohort has taken on a different Cisneros highlights sexual where Cisneros lived for Starts at the GMAT Waiver Student Submissions End of May Based on GPA Master of Science in Business Visit business.utsa.edu/msbusiness Dreams, Your Source of Everyday Guidance Free Discussion – Includes booklet Thursday, April 13 (also April 20)

7:00–8:30 p.m., UC 2.01.30 (Magnolia Room) Discover how dreams can help you spiritually ● Get guidance from dreams ● Ignite your creativity to solve problems ● Shift your consciousness to experience heavenly realms Info: Mitziani: [email protected] Justin: 832-244-6502 www.Eckankar-Texas.org “Steamy Windows #03” by Ethan Pham Sponsored by the Eckankar Student Organization 8 April 11 - April 18, 2017 ARTS & LIFE Spring 2017 BFA exhibitions showcase UTSA’s artists Nathan Hughes’ focus uses text to evoke the lieves the space is thin Leah Feneley within the art department viewer’s emotions; he between the living and Staff Writer at UTSA is painting. wishes to “create a new the dead and that cross- @ThePaisano “My paintings are multi- vernacular” by transform- ing over is inherently [email protected] media works that I have ing the original meaning easy. rebranded as my own ver- of the text into his new Nathan Hughes’ mul- sion of the 1980s’ Neo- desired meaning. timedia painting “The Expressionist movement,” Within his multime- Space between the Living said Hughes. dia painting “The Space and Dead” is currently The multimedia aspect between the Living and showcased at the 33rd of Hughes’ artworks is Dead,” Hughes uses torn Annual Juried Student demonstrated as collage pieces of obituaries and Exhibition located within with written text, which string to convey the idea the Main Art Gallery on “Made in America?”: “The Space between the Living and Dead”: adds a transformative of boundaries between UTSA’s Main Campus. Painting on dried grub worms Nathan Hughes fluid meaning. The artist the two realms. He be- Collage with newspaper and paint

painting. enced by her grandfather, a nomics by comparing these The artist uses her works codex enthusiast. issues to those of the Aztec to comment on the socio- “I learned about this civilization. political concerns between after I started creating my “I’m interested in two neighboring countries: own codices, and it pushed exploring political narra- Mexico and the United me to continue my work; tive through a historical States. She hopes to inform in a way also bringing me context, making connec- Paulina Escobar-Cotera and persuade her audi- closer to him,” said Esco- tions between the past and ence to be engaged in these bar-Cotera. the present,” said Escobar- Paulina Escobar-Cotera, “La Muerte”: Ink on paper pertinent issues. “La Muerte” is used as Cotera. “Through this con- a Mexico City native who When creating her codex a medium for the artist nection, we find that these Cotera’s artworks can be currently attends UTSA, inspired piece “La Muerte,” to critique contemporary issues are recurring.” viewed on her website has a strong interest in the Escobar-Cotera was influ- society, politics and eco- More of Paulina Escobar- paulinaescobar.com. “Reforma Educative”: Screen print printmaking, drawing and

“One can feel an artist’s many relatable emotions pieces correspond with the artworks in the moment passion or anger through within his works, but the emotional status I currently of inspiration. He does not the construction of the feeling he expresses the feel,” said Schneeberger. know what his paintings will piece, and those feelings can most is stress, which he “Lines within the back- be until they are finished. resonate with the viewer,” has suppressed since his ground represent misguided said Schneeberger. “Things youth. He believes stress is directions and spontane- such as a passion for paint- the emotional origin which ous compulsions, while Derek Schneeberger ing or the anger from a leads him to a spectrum of the foreground lines and familial dispute are normal various emotions. shapes represent direction Derek Schneeberger moments in life that I wish The artist uses three and order. Finally, color is focuses his paintings on for the viewer to under- elements to create his art- connected to the emotional “Untitled” his personal and emotional stand.” works: shape, line and color. status.” reflections. Schneeberger conveys “The shapes within my Schneeberger creates his “Layered Feelings”

After switching his major The piece “Self-Con- Talamantez was involved physical rather than just a from in pre med, Talaman- tained” focuses on the in a solo show at the Brick cherished mental experi- tez decided to pursue his human body, but the at Blue Star Arts Com- ence. true passion in the arts. meaning of the piece is plex, which included his Talamantez focuses not physical admiration. piece “El Tejas.” The entire on the subject matter of Talamantez uses the piece show conveyed the idea nature and the human as a way to portray the that we as individuals see Nathan Talamantez body; the artist has always boundaries we establish the world in a very digital Nathan Talamantez is a been interested in the hu- for ourselves, and how we way. The artist wanted to man body, but he is now conform to a social mold express this idea, while fine arts major interested “Self-Contained” “admiring it and not trying that is difficult to break making his experience in in photography, ceramics “El Tejas” and performance/video. to understand it.” from. downtown San Antonio

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who I am as a person.” Of course, being captain has tons of responsibility, but if there’s anyone who can handle it, it’s Chelsea Taylor. “Being captain is chal- lenging at times just because there’s so many personalities and different people. Everyone is not al- ways going to be the best of friends” said Taylor. As her second season as captain continues, the conference track meet looms in the "I love being a part of near future. So how does she do it? something bigger than How can Taylor do so many things and do them all so well? “I live by the motto if myself" there’s a will there’s a way.” Taylor said. “People always tell me I have too much on my plate, but I just love to Taylor poses on the track ready to explode off the blocks. Photo Courtesy of Darnell Porter stay busy, and I love every- Frankie Leal Taylor is a management Just last month, Taylor took of eating disorders and “I was kind of forced into thing that I do.” science major in the Col- part in a project in which body shaming,” said Taylor. it just because I have long Whether it be school, Sports Editor lege of Business and has she and others made hun- “Many middle school girls legs,” said Taylor lightheart- volunteer work or track, @panchitoleal05 plans to pursue a MBA in dreds of lunch bags, went struggle with accepting edly. “I didn’t want to do Taylor gives 100 percent [email protected] the fall. “People always say downtown and passed out themselves and their bod- track, but I ended up doing in everything she does. do what you're passionate meals to the homeless. ies, and it’s something I really well at my first meet. “Sometimes I wish I could Over the course of four about, and for me that’s “It was awesome. I really struggled with too at that After that I officially joined calm down,” Taylor said years, UTSA senior Chelsea business,” said Taylor. loved it,” said Taylor. age,” said Taylor. By doing the team.” with a laugh. “But I just Taylor has blazed a trail of Taylor came to UTSA In addition to everything this, Taylor hopes to be a In just three years, Taylor can’t. I want to do every- excellence. With one month with plans to pursue an else, Chelsea Taylor is also light to middle school girls became good enough to thing.” left to go in her college education in the finance currently crowned “Ms. who are struggling. earn a spot on the Road- At first glance she’s just career, it’s safe to say Taylor field; however she quickly Black UTSA.” Taylor uses Even though Taylor is a runner track team and another student athlete, but has left more than a mark realized the area wasn’t for this platform to volunteer special person off the track, become a college athlete. there’s more than meets at UTSA; she’s left a legacy. her and she decided to fol- and motivate young girls. “I it’s important to remember After finding success and the eye. Taylor’s got a big From volunteering for the low her heart instead. talk to middle school girls how talented she is on it. working hard her first two brain, long legs,and a heart homeless to running the “I’m a people person and mostly. I try to help them Despite not starting track years, Taylor was name of gold. 4x400 relay, the 21-year old I need to interact with oth- with self-confidence and until sophomore year of captain her junior year for “I give because I want track star does it all. ers, so I changed my major,” self-love along with educat- high school, Taylor man- the 2015-2016 season. to give.” said Taylor, “I give Last week, Taylor had the she said. The decision paid ing the community around aged to find success within “I really enjoy leadership because it’s in my heart to honor of being recognized off, and Taylor couldn’t be them about the dangers the sport quickly. roles,” said Taylor. “It’s just give.” with the C-USA Spirit of happier. “Event manage- Service award. The award is ment is my passion” she a fine testament to her hard stated. “I love planning, work and dedication in the coordinating schedules and classroom, community and logistically getting all the everything else that goes parts of something moving beyond the batons and as one. It’s so exciting to track spikes. me,” said Taylor. As she’s set “I don’t do any of what I to graduate next month, it’s do for the recognition, but clear she’s found her niche. I was still very appreciative When Taylor is not on the to get it,” said Taylor about track or doing homework, her newly awarded honor. you can probably find her Over her four years at out and about the city UTSA, Taylor has received volunteering for a variety more than her share of of organizations. Taylor accolades, but the Spirit of is very involved with her Service award is one which community, and makes it a really encompasses what point to dedicate her very she’s all about. limited free time toward Aside from finding herself volunteer work. atop the podium at many “I can’t really explain track and field events, Tay- why I love volunteering so lor also finds herself atop much,” said Taylor. “I just the Dean’s list thanks to her love being part of some- academic excellence. Even thing bigger than myself.” as a full-time athlete and Taylor regularly takes part captain of the track team, in six different volunteer she’s managed to maintain organizations, yet she still a 3.7 GPA in the classroom. jumps at any new opportu- “School is just some- nities she finds. As a result, thing that has always been she’s compiled hundreds of so important to me,” said hours of community service Taylor. “My parents were as a UTSA student. always very strict with me “My biggest passion when about school growing up, it comes to volunteering so when I came to college it are young girls, kids and just translated.” the homeless,” said Taylor. Taylor poses on a UTSA bench. Photo Courtesy of Darnell Porter 10 April 11 - April 18, 2017 SPORTS UTSA women's golf places second in Mexico

Frankie Leal incredible season. She kept weren’t far behind. that we lost by just a was supposed to be strictly ence tournament. Sports Editor it going at the invitational Madison Kidd and Aimee single shot, but we shot golf-oriented, but they may The C-USA confer- @panchitoleal05 by finishing in the top Ponte both finished in the one of our best tournament have lucked out just a bit. ence tournament is just five for the third time this top 20, while Becky Mc- scores, and we’re happy “It was so much fun,” said around the corner, and [email protected] season. Long finished tied Geehan rounded out the with the way we played” Long. “Our flight actually Long believes the team has for fifth place while her team of five at a tie for 31st said Long. got moved so we got to stay a real shot at winning all Last week, the UTSA teammate Julie Houston with a 10 over par. “We Perhaps one of the an extra day and go to the the marbles. “We’re really women’s golf team trav- finished in the top 10 with really played this course reasons why Washington beach. It was awesome.” peaking at the right time,” elled to Mexico to compete a tie for ninth. Long fin- solid,” said Long. “That’s was able to stay in the lead The players were able she said. in the “Hawkeye El Tigre ished the tournament with why we almost came out as a team was Wenyung to enjoy the white sandy If Long and the rest of the Invitational.” Big schools an impressive one over par on top.” Keh. She shot an incred- beaches of Puerto Vallarta team is able to keep play- such as Kansas, Ole Miss, after shooting a 71 in the UTSA finished the ible score of 66 in the final and unwind after a tough ing the way they’ve been, and Washington made the final round. tournament a single stroke round to propel Washing- but successful tournament they have a good chance of trip across the border to “The course was beauti- behind Washington to take ton to the victory. performance. winning it all. “Last year we the scenic, coastal city of ful but difficult,” said Long. home the second place The UTSA golf team par- The UTSA women’s golf sort of fizzled out near the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. All “Most of the holes had finish. Washington finished ticipated in the tournament team has quietly been end,” said Long. “But this in all, there were 79 players water, and the greens were the tournament with a in years past, but it was the having a great year, and year, I’m looking forward to from 14 schools that com- very sloped.” Even though score of 873 while the 'Run- first time playing interna- after their performance in finally getting a ring.” peted in the tourney. Long and Houston posted ners came in at a collective tionally for this group. Like Mexico, they’re among the Junior captain Nikki the best two finishes for score of 874. most tournaments, the trip favorites to win the confer- Long has been having an UTSA, the other women “We were disappointed

The team takes a group photo with their trophy. Photo courtesy of UTSA Athletics