Vol. 96 Issue 8 TheSt. Mary’s University Rattler Student Newspaper 02.18.09

Rattler Awakening Students grow in their faith at the annual retreat. Page 4

Striking out a legend A century-old game played here has impressive history. Page 14

How much will your Pink Panther Returns Steve Martin reprises his role student bill change? as Inspector Clouseau. Page 3 Page 22 2 The Rattler News 02.18.09 Police Blotter

2/03/09 Telephone harassment in Chaminade Hall, report was generated.

2/08/09 Suspicious person in law classroom, suspect was identified.

2/09/09 Fire alarm in Cremer hall, building was cleared. No smoke/fire; alarm malfunction; Physical plant contacted for repair.

2/10/09 Fire alarm in Dougherty Hall, building was cleared. There was a strong smell of smoke and a burnt popcorn bag was found in a trash can.

2/11/09 Criminal mischief in Dougherty Hall, a plasma TV was damaged.

2/12/09 On Feb. 9-10, the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center conducted a blood drive for St. Mary’s students and faculty willing to donate. The drive was held in the Criminal trespass warning on UC and emphasized the fact that donating blood could help and even save a person’s life. Photo/ Robin Johnson University Drive, the suspect was escorted off of campus. 2/15/09 Catholic Intellectual Sick/injured person in Dougherty News in Brief Health information Hall. EMS was contacted for Tradition continues available on campus treatment and transport; and was transported for further medical Fellowship application Thursday, March 5, 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. treatment. Conference Room A Alumni Athletics and Convocation Center deadline approaches Auxiliary Gym 2/16/09 Friday, Feb. 27 Student handbook violation in Lot Garni Science Hall Room 110 Professor Melissa Wilde will speak about The University Health Fair will be in the M. A report was generated; St. Mary’s Vatican II and its role in social changes. The AACC. Free samples of health food items as citation issued; immobilization Students wanting to participate in the Under- presentation will include the results of inter- well as free screenings and free mini-massag- warning notice issued; referred to graduate Research Fellowship Program over views with Bishops and Cardinals that were es will be available. Students can register at judicial affairs. the summer must turn in their application by present in the Vatican II Council as well as re- the booths for a chance to win door prizes. Friday. It is expected that five summer fellow- search on actual Vatican documents that oth- ships will be granted to students. ers had not seen.

Applications can be downloaded at Index www.stmarytx.edu/uro News 2-6 Awards will be announced by March 20. Commentary 7-11 Crashed plane was still on Stimulus bill passes, Science may help city Features 12-18 Entertainment 19-23 autopilot setting becomes law during times of drought Sports 24-28 Preliminary investigations show that the President Barack Obama’s stimulus bill passed Artificial enhancement of the recharge process plane that crashed into the ground in Buffalo, in the House of Representatives without any of the Edwards Aquifer could allow the springs N.Y., still had the autopilot on. support from Republicans, then again in the to sustain during periods of drought, meaning Contact Us: Senate with the minimum Republican vote. more water for the environment. 210-436-3401 (office) The pilots of the aircraft discussed ice build 210-431-3407 (fax) up on their wings and windshield just before The $787 billion package aims to save or create Information is still being gathered from the [email protected] crashing into a house, killing all aboard the over 3 million jobs across the country. four-year study, but suggestions to improve plane and one person on the ground. the aquifer will be in place soon. Cover design by Amanda Rodriguez Source: Huffingtonpost.com Source: Associated press Source: Mysanantonio.com 02.18.09 News The Rattler 3 Stimulus plan effects aid Increase in Published Tuition and Fees, 2007-08 Despite an economic recession, March 31. Percentage Increase “There is nothing I could stress more: do financial security for attending St. your FAFSA. [Students] do not have to wait to Mary’s does not suffer. do their taxes and they can estimate their infor- 21% or More mation. The important thing is they need to try to have [FAFSA] completed because it has to be By Jaime Perez and processed and get back to us.” sARAH MILLS Student Government Association president 18 to 20.9% and political science major James Escamia also Features Editor and Editor-In-Chief urges students to educate themselves on mon- ey available in a timely manner. “[Students] need to be educated about stu- 15 to 17.9% With an economic recession bankrupting dent loans and they need to make sure that companies and affecting the budget of busi- they know all the information,” said Escamia. nesses everywhere, one may automatically “Students also need to make sure they stay con- assume that the same crisis would plague the nected with the financial aid office.” 12 to 14.9% economics of education. The university is also reaching out to stu- However, the $787 billion dollar stimulus dents in order to help educate them about the package that was signed into law Monday pro- financial process. vides money for an increase in loans, scholar- 9 to 11.9% ships and work-study opportunities to college “There is nothing that leads me to students. Both of Texas’ senators voted against believe that anything will happen the bill. [financially] to the employees of this $15.6 billion will be used to increase the 6 to 8.9% Pell Grant’s maximum awards by $500 from institution and when I look at the stu- $4,850 to $5,350 starting July 1 of 2010. The dents here I think we are in very good stimulus package will also increase the Unsub- sidized Stafford Loan limits to $2000. Overall shape.” the package spends an estimated $32 billion on 3 to 5.9% higher education. - David Krause, “There is nothing that leads me to believe Director of financial aid that anything will happen [financially] to the employees of this institution and when I look Under 3% at the students here I think we are in very good “The president [University President shape,” said David Krause, director of financial Charles L. Cotrell] sent out a letter to families 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% aid here. saying that if you have problems in these tough In addition to increased financial aid, Krause economic times to please let us know so we can Percentage of Full-Time Undergraduates says that St. Mary’s students will experience the help you,” said Krause. smallest increase in tuition that has occurred in Krause also suggests that students look for PRIVATE FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR the past few years. The specific percentage has outside sources, such as scholarships, to help not been confirmed yet. ease their student bill. Source: College Board’s 2007 “Trends in College Pricing” Tuition and fees at public, four-year univer- “There are groups like the SallyMayFund. sities have increased an average of 53 percent org which provides scholarships for students since lawmakers gave university regents full who are first in their family to go to college,” he authority to set tuition rates in 2003, according said. “There are a number of scholarships out to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating there, students just need to go out there and STIMULUS PACKAGE Board (THECB). Texas tuition rates have also get it.” accelerated at 48 percent compared to a nation- There are also university departmental al average of 32 percent, a rate THECB consid- scholarships that are available for students. ers much faster. Krause said the Office of Financial Aid will A 3 percent increase for St. Mary’s room and be sending out e-mails informing the students How the new bill will affect your education board has also been proposed, according to about these scholarships. and financial future. James Villarreal, Director of Residence life. Krause speculates that some organizations Even though tuition and room and board may offer fewer scholarships, since available The bill will include a provision to $490 million will be given to rates may be increasing, Krause still hopes that money depends on their endowment. increase the Pell Grant by $500 increase work study funding. the newly passed stimulus package will help St. 1 2 “We don’t know how effective the stimulus from $4,850 to $5,350. Mary’s students with high academic achieve- package is going to be,” said Escamia. “There ments and in high need of financial assistance is a possibility that prospective students have a pay for any increases in tuition. certain implication about school, but as long as The bill promises student loan $50 million will provided to the The Pell Grant and the Stafford Loan are scholarships and the American dream continue limits to increase on unsubsi- Department of Education to both awarded based on student’s Free Appli- there is an everlasting hope.” 3 4 cation for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and dized Stafford Loan by $2,000. help them administer student aid their family’s financial need. Kraus urges stu- and loan programs. dents to complete their applications early. St. Mary’s priority deadline to turn in the FAFSA is 4 The Rattler News 02.18.09 Rattlers find Awakening

By Angela Santana team, believes that retreat participants Senior Staff Writer apply for staff year after year because of the impact on new participants. Based mostly on word-of-mouth ad- “I learned that God has always vertisement, over 120 students signed up been there for me and deserves for the tenth annual Rattler Awakening more thought into what I do during (RA), the university’s largest student- everyday life,” said freshman theology run retreat held every spring semester. major Natalie Mendieta. Eighty-two St. Mary’s students at- Ten faculty and staff members also tended the weekend event, which took contributed to the weekend. place Feb. 6 through 8 at Camp Sionito “Everyone gets something different outside Bandera, Texas. Three retreat out of the retreat, so the success really participants were from outside schools. depends on the person. But overall, I Though the university did not for- think everyone walked away refreshed mulate the Awakening retreat program, and with a good experience, “ said se- its family-based structure fits in with nior theology major core team member Marianist values. Dan McCarthy. “RA is an experience that makes you Bernot attributes much of the retreat’s feel like part of a family,” said retreat success to the university community. participant Juan Elizondo, a junior ac- “They supported us through prayer, counting major at St. Mary’s. “I have affirmations, financially,” she said. been on lots of retreats before. But, RA “We hope to bring back what we got is one that was completely different, in from the weekend and integrate it a good way.” into community.” The retreat’s tenth year saw a few Awakening retreats began at Mc- changes to the typical retreat schedule as Neese State University in Lake Charles, well as a new leader. University Ministry Louisiana in 1974, according to the Arch- Pastoral Team member Lynette Bernot, diocese of Galveston-Houston online. who was employed by the university The program has spread through the this August as Minister for Spiritual De- work of student staff members, who vol- velopment, acted as a “go-to” figure for unteer to staff retreats for schools other a staff of over 80 students. than their own. Staff members spent about seven Awakening founder Bishop Sam months planning and raising money for Jacobs said his staff “felt we had the event. to first provide [students] with a Claudia Charbel, Stephanie Romero and Jasmine Garcia get “wrapped up, tied up, tangled up in Jesus“ Senior biology major Krystle Peña, a ‘conversion’ experience before a creating the Mystical Body of Christ known as “M-BOC” to retretants. This is one of many activities students staff member this year and one of last ‘catechesis’ experience.” experience on the Rattler Awakening retreat. Photo/ Analicia Perez year’s Rattler Awakening core leadership

Students sign a petition for international civil rights By Keily Rivero “It lets them know we’re inter- Vanessa Colon to stop on her way “We’ve had a great turn out be- Staff Writer “We want concrete actions ested and that we want concrete out of the University Center to cause we have many of the sheets taken for the civilians that actions taken for the civilians that sign the petition. filled out already,” said Thomas. The recent crisis in the Gaza strip are suffering.” are suffering as a consequence of “I’m mostly worried about the “We found that many did not that began when Israel launched this struggle,” he said. humanitarian crisis, but of course know about the situation in Gaza retaliation against the Hamas ex- Thomas said that by sign- I’m also worried about the tension and we’ve had the opportunity to - Jordan Thomas tremist group in Palestine–which ing the petitions, students that caused that situation,” said raise awareness as well.” St. Mary’s Amnesty International had been launching missiles into were not making any type of Colon. “Even though I understand Amnesty International also chapter Vice President Israel for some time–has sparked political statement. that Israel felt the need to defend hopes that students become more concern from places all around the “We want to let students know itself, I still think Israel overdid it aware of the organization through globe, including the university. what we do as an organization a bit.” this event. On Feb. 9 and 10, the campus The collection of signatures that and to assure them that by sign- The Amnesty International “Students have the opportunity chapter of Amnesty International, was being compiled in campuses ing they are not taking a stance plan of action appeared to have to become active in an organiza- a worldwide force that works to se- around the country is part of the against Israel since we care about a great response with many like tion that takes concrete actions in cure human rights for all, was ask- student response to the humanitar- the civilians and do not have a Colon who were concerned about addressing important issues all ing students to take two minutes to ian crisis. Chapter Vice President political stance.” the situation in Israel, but accord- around the world,” said Thomas. sign petitions concerning the crisis and junior international relations Amnesty International’s neu- ing to Thomas there were also “Even if you don’t know, this is in Israel that would be sent to Sec- major Jordan Thomas assured the tral political stance is what many who were not even aware of the perfect place to become aware retary of State Hillary Clinton and effectiveness of these petitions. prompted senior economics major the situation. of them.” to the Israeli Prime Minister. 02.18.09 News The Rattler 5 St. Mary’s cadet granted honor By Ari rivera pate in a four-day seminar. Since ety of topics that include peace- News Editor 1976, the Marshall Foundation has keeping, national security and helped over 9,500 outstanding col- international relations. Senior political science ma- lege seniors participate in the Mar- Houhoulis will be commis- jor Cadet Peter Houhoulis was shall Seminar where they develop sioned as a Second Lieutenant the recipient of the prestigious skills to be leaders in the United in the army once he graduates George C. Marshall ROTC Award States Army. in May. in recognition of his academic and The Marshall Foundations web- “I should find out where I’ll be leadership achievements. site states: “Our mission is short stationed sometime this month,” Houhoulis, who will attend the on words but long on responsi- he said. “I’m hoping for Hawaii, Marshall Seminar on April 14-17, bility: To commission the future but realistically I’ll accept where is originally from New Hampshire officer leadership of the United ever they put me.” and came to the university on an States Army.” In addition to being a strong ROTC scholarship. He is a fourth The foundation recognizes that member of the ROTC program, year ROTC student and is current- cadets “are swearing to defend an Houhoulis is involved with many ly serving as the Rattler Battalion institution which subscribes to the other organizations on campus. He S-3 officer. following moral principles: that is a member of the St. Mary’s chap- The George C. Marshall ROTC our government derives its powers ter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, which he Award is awarded to the top cadet from the consent of the governed; was president of from spring 2006 of the graduating class in every that all men have certain natural, to fall of 2007, and is also a Presi- college level ROTC in the coun- inalienable rights; and that all men dent’s Ambassador. try. Lieutenant Colonel Steven are created equal and are treated “[ROTC] was very crucial in my Daknis nominated Houhoulis for equal before the law.” development as a person, ”said the award. Chosen cadets listen to guest Houhoulis. “It has provided me In April, the winners will be speakers and participate in round- with great opportunities.” Peter Houhoulis was chosen as the top cadet in the St. Mary’s University ROTC. sent to Lexington, Va., to partici- table discussions on a wide vari- Courtesy photo/ Mark Adkins Spring immersion trips are available Students can use spring break will also be two additional openings for site and be able to spend a day at the staff and faculty. United Nations. to provide community service. Tina Irvin, SLC’s civic engagement “We work with different organiza- coordinator says all four trips are geared tions at each city but essentially, we want By Lorna Cruz toward serving the community, but each students to get the involved with the Senior Staff Writer do so in a different way. community,” said Irvin. In the New Orleans trip participants Applications for all the immersion will be focused on working with Catho- trips will be due by Friday, Feb. 20, and As Spring Break nears, many students lic charities to help rebuild houses that participants will be notified about their are wondering how to best spend their Hurricane Katrina affected. Students will status by Tuesday, Feb. 24. Applications break. Continuing tradition, the Service also be able to explore the city alongside are available online at www.stmarytx. Learning Center (SLC) is organizing a doing service. edu/slc or in the SLC. group of Alternative Spring Break Im- The trip to San Juan will focus on Each trip has a different cost, but they mersion Trips, with the purpose of “al- working with Projecto Azteca in or- all include housing, transportation and lowing students, staff and faculty the der to build homes for colonia resi- several meals throughout the week. The opportunity to explore issues of social dents—those who live on the border- San Juan trip costs $135, with an initial justice while providing service to these area between Texas and México with deposit of $75 and the New Orleans trip selected communities.” many disadvantages. costs $200 with a deposit of $50. Both the This year, there are four tentative Those going to East St. Louis will East St. Louis and the Rockaway trips immersion trips available for sign-up work with the community, which is one cost $550 and require deposits of $150. and will be held March 7-14. The loca- of the most impoverished cities in the These deposits are due with the applica- tions for the trips include New Orleans, country. Students will go to shelters, tion on Friday, Feb. 20. San Juan, Texas, East St. Louis, Ill. and thrift stores, soup kitchens, tutoring and There are various scholarships avail- Rockaway, N.Y. after-school programs. able, donated by anonymous alumni, to The spots available for the trips are The trip to Rockaway will consist of help students who have “demonstrated assigned based on a first-come, first- serving the upper west side of Manhat- commitment to service” pay for the costs serve basis, even though there is an tan, working mostly with minority chil- of the immersion trips. There is a sepa- application process. dren from disadvantaged backgrounds rate application for these scholarships For East St. Louis and Rockaway, the and circumstances. Volunteers will work that can be found online or at the SLC, limit is eight students, and for San Juan to help the Marianist community on- and is also due by Friday, Feb. 20. and New Orleans, the cap is 10. There 6 The Rattler News 02.18.09 Presenters emphasize importance of IT knowledge By Christine le Managing Editor

Standing in a close circle among professors and Korean residents of San Antonio were the esteemed University President Sang-Chul Lee of Kwangwoon University in Seoul, South Korea and his brother Sang M. Lee, Ph.D., from the Uni- versity of Nebraska-Lincoln. Through efforts made by Seong- bae Lim, Ph.D., associate professor of Information Systems, the broth- ers traveled from their universities to present a lecture on “Informa- tion Technology in the Future and Its Impact on Business” on Mon- day, Feb. 9. “It was really important for me to invite them,” said Lim. “I felt their message concerning the util- ity of information technology (IT) needed to be known by the cam- pus and the community.” Lecturers discussed the grow- ing importance of IT to the many other industries in the President Sang-Chul Lee of Kwangwoon University in Seoul, South Korea, speaks to the community about information technology and its impact on the future corporate world. of business. Courtesy photo/ Roberta Barnes “As a global society, we are sur- rounded by communication and advancing and succeeding as busi- Bill Greehey School of Business. are clearly committed to providing person can be resilient if the per- information that constantly adapts ness, and as countries.” “Even if you do not major in the real education to the students, not son is well-educated and not just to the demands and changes of The two speakers also expressed IT subject, it would be necessary to just job skills.” adapted to job skills,” added Lee. technologies,” said President Lee. the need for students to be aware have a good understanding of IT Upon being asked what mes- “It’s not just about how to do ac- “The core of that change is IT.” that today, value is being created because of its being inevitably in- sage they would like to leave counting or engineering because In the panel discussion follow- by all industries, with IT being tegrated into each discipline.” with the students, President Lee that kind of knowledge can easily ing the lecture, Lee added to his their foundation. By the end of the lecture, Presi- stated the necessity of being well- be forgotten. It’s about the thought brother’s statement. “A lot of students have backed dent Lee and Lee commented about rounded in addition to being well- processes of how to apply what “With IT playing such an es- out of IT as being a desired major, their experience at the university. educated. you’ve learned and how you use sential role today, it is necessary but it’s so pervasive in everything “We’re impressed about what is “It doesn’t matter what indus- it as a multiplier to whatever disci- that we have the ability to cre- that we do,” said Orion “Jim” going on at St. Mary’s,” said Lee. try someone is going into, wheth- pline you are in that is important.” ate new knowledge to continuing Welch, Ph.D., interim dean of the “The administration and faculty er it be medical or business, the 02.18.09 Commentary The Rattler 7 Initiate change by getting involved STAFF EDITORIAL be a chair of an organization. Whatever get your opinions and suggestions so far. Mappa The Rattler you choose to do, initiating change on Doing your research before voicing campus or in your community is just a your opinion also adds authority and au- Mundi matter of standing up and speaking up. thenticity to your viewpoint. If organiza- The Iranian Question Campus life involves more than just Even if you are one in the approxi- tions see that you have put an effort into going to classes and making the grades. mately 4,000 individuals on campus, investigating an issue, they will more BY ALFONSO DE LA TORRE Upon taking required courses and meet- there is no reason to feel that your likely take your suggestions into consid- ing new people, we find ourselves be- thoughts and opinions will go unheard. eration. Have a plan to back up your ideas. The puzzle that the new administration’s coming aware of more than just our “Yeah, you are one voice, but if you No one will take anyone who complains policy on Iran faces is based on one certitude: friends and peers, but of our campus mention it to others, it builds up to five, without knowing the full scope of an Iran’s nuclear program is not focused on en- and community. 10 people,” explained Lance Gossen, se- issue seriously ergy alone. The question remains on whether With this awareness usually comes nior marketing, general business major So speak up. Student organizations the Iranian leadership has made the political a growing interest in wanting to be- and president of St. Mary’s University’s can act as a megaphone for you to voice decision to become a nuclear power or just come more involved with the people American Marketing Association (AMA) your opinions. They create a space for use the uncertainty of its nuclear potential as a and groups that shape one’s lifestyle as chapter. “Before you know it, you have dialogue that is open to anyone. diplomatic wildcard. a student. 300, 400 people. And that’s key. The fact Even President Obama has reached Even though it can be described as a puzzle, Whether it is academic or social, orga- that you are one person gives the impres- out to us and has said: “Change will not the problem that Iran poses for the next ad- nizations on campus and off provide an sion that you may not change a whole lot. come if we wait for some other person or ministration is not a game; it is in fact the most outlet for the discussion of interests and But eventually, over time, you can.” some other time. We are the ones we’ve critical issue of the United States agenda in the the development of individual voices. Writing a letter or making a few ap- been waiting for. We are the change that Middle East. It comes even before the conflict in It’s important to get involved in any pearances at meetings are good ways to we seek.” Palestine, the war in Afghanistan or the nation- way you can. Go to a meeting, apply to get involved, but those moves will only building effort in Iraq (Pakistan, however, is a close second). How it will be confronted (and hopefully solved) will be determined by three important questions: a political question, a soci- ological question and a philosophical question. what they said On the political front, the Obama adminis- tration has to solve the equation of carrots and sticks. How much of each is needed? The time to solve this problem is running out for the United States. Elections in Iran are taking place this year, “I screwed up. and as soon as they are over, the U.S. must have President Barack Obama an answer. admitting mistakes in his handling of Tom The result of the election, however, will Daschle’s withdrawal for nominee to Secretary of Health and Human Services, Feb. 3 reveal the magnitude of the problem’s socio- WANTED logical nature. If President Ahmadinejad, a con- servative, is re-elected, the election will show Cabinet Members needed that the opposition to any kind of relationship We don’t have political with the United States is still strong, despite Ahmadinejad’s hints that he might engage in structures (in Africa), our Experience in bipartisanship discussions. If former president Mohammad structures are social. Our Khatami wins, it will become evident that re- Absence of unpaid taxes formism has reached a momentum that hasn’t parties are tribal parties been seen since the Islamic revolution of 1979. As a side note, it must be rather ironic that -that is what has led the West’s hopes for reform in Iran are put in to bloodshed. ***Good Salary!*** the victory of a Muslim cleric (Khatami) over the first non-clerical president of Iran since the Lybian President Muammar Gadaffi speaking about democracy in Africa and the need revolution started (Ahmadinejad). Yet, this sim- for more authoritarian governments (like his ply shows that Islam and fundamentalism are own) in the continent, Feb. 4 not the same thing. Finally, the philosophical question, which is often neglected, is perhaps the most complicat- ed one. How do we ethically and consistently A new era is starting justify the nuclear capacity of the West while now in which indigenous trying to put an end to Iran’s aspirations to fol- low that same path? It is not enough to say that populations will be the Iran’s purpose is to attack Israel. There must be citizens of this country. a compelling explanation for this perceived in- justice so that the people of the Middle East can Indigenous Leader Elisa Canqui finally start looking at the U.S. as a friend rather expressing her enthusiasm about the recently- than as an oppressor. approved Bolivian constitution, Jan. 26 The answer for this last question certainly exists but, which is it? ” Illustration/ Jaymee Baxley 8 The Rattler Commentary 02.18.09

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Editor-in-Chief Sarah Mills Business school provides credit hour for volunteering Managing Editor The Bill Gre- Legal and Social Justice, down the essentially any student because since it has increased the amount Christine Le heey School of street from the main campus, and it allows them to understand the of volunteers to train and who are Layout/Design Manager Business has re- serves the surrounding communi- way that filling tax returns works available to work on Fridays and Amanda Rodriguez cently adopted ty with assistance by filling out tax and will enable them to easily do Saturdays, boosting the amount News Editor a pilot program return forms so that each individu- the same when it comes time to of successful returns filed in a day. Ari Rivera that involves stu- al can receive the correct amount of completing their own. And, of course, the community is Commentary Editor dents volunteer- money back. The VITA site opened While volunteering, many stu- provided with a great service that Alfonso de la Torre Lorna ing 25 hours with a couple of weeks ago and has seen dents receive thanks from different tailors to their individual needs. Features Editor Cruz VITA (Volunteer a great number of people seeking clients that they work with who Hopefully, this and other fourth- Jaime Perez Income Tax As- assistance—students learn the pro- have been to the St. Mary’s site hour service programs are imple- Entertainment Editor sistance) that al- cess of taking clients’ information, during tax return season before— mented to the rest of the courses Stephanie Sanders lows them to receive a fourth-hour filling out tax return spreadsheets they feel that the help provided is in order to integrate community Sports Editor credit to compliment one of their and performing exit interviews. important for them when it comes involvement with hands-on learn- Chris Filoteo business courses. Knowing how to go through to the tax return process. ing, which all takes part in a more Photo Editor VITA is located in the Center for these processes is very helpful for The VITA site benefits greatly well-rounded experience. Robin Johnson Assistant Photo Editor Analicia Perez san antonio & the community faith & the Marianists Advertising Manager Kimberly Vela Assistant Ad Manager Katie O’Donnell Stimulus package provides Unaired Catholic commercial Writing Coach Kimberly Vela funds for education in Texas demonstrates social control Faculty Adviser Brother Dennis Bautista, S.M., Ph.D. It came as a that, while per pupil expenditures NBC made hardships he will endure, this shock to me that for K-12 education in the U.S. are sure that you child will become the first African exit polls indicat- already significantly above the av- didn’t see a few American President. Life: Imagine Standards The Rattler upholds the Mission Statements ed voters regard- erage for the rest of the developed ads this past Su- the potential.” The ad ended with of St. Mary’s University. The publication ing everything world, the performance of our na- per Bowl Sunday. a photograph of President Obama. follows the Canons of Responsible but education as tion’s students is middling on in- Two ads have gen- PETA was asked to edit the es- Journalism, the Associated Press Stylebook and the Student Publication Policy. top issues during ternational assessments. erated remark- pecially sexual images in its ad be- The Rattler is a member of the Associate Christine the presidential Not only are our current com- Angela able controversy fore it could be re-considered for Collegiate Press, the Columbia Scholastic Le election. While I mitments in certain programs Santana in the general me- airing How did NBC respond to Press Association, the Society of Professional understand vot- and our funding to them not im- dia over the past CatholicVote.org? NBC proposed a Journalists and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association. ers’ preoccupa- proving the success of students, few weeks. One cost of $1.5 million to $1.8 million. tions with a troubled economy, they are also beginning to hinder was a sexually suggestive ad for The money was raised. The ad was Contact Us near non-existent health care and our schools. PETA (People for the Ethical Treat- approved. However, it was not The RattlerSt. Mary’s University ment of Animals). Another was an aired. Why? One Camino Santa Maria Box 83 fear of terrorism, there is no excuse With the No Child Left Behind San Antonio, TX 78228 to neglect the foundation which law linked to being a disservice to ad by CatholicVote.org which in- CatholicVote.org says the group 210-436-3401 / 210-431-4307 (fax) fosters the intellectual growth of both students and educators, one volved life inside the womb. What was told NBC “(does) not allow [email protected] America’s future. can expect $26 billion of the bill I find curious is that the likelihood political or issue advocacy adver- Fortunately for Texas, the that will be going to similar pro- of seeing the PETA ad, which pro- tisements.” However, PETA, also House passed a $787 billion eco- grams to be wasted. claimed, “Studies show vegetar- an advocacy group, was not given Letters to the Editor Policy nomic stimulus bill with our On a lighter note, college stu- ians have better sex,” was much this explanation. state’s schools seeing an estimated dents can expect to receive some higher than the CatholicVote. While I can understand NBC’s The Rattler welcomes letters to the $6.1 billion. support. The bill includes $16 bil- org ad, which ended with, “Life: “no advocacy ads” rule, and I editor. Letters should not exceed While investing in education lion to increase the maximum Pell Imagine the potential.” understand that networks can re- 500 words and must include writer’s seems to be an ideal way to get us Grant amount by $500. Beautiful women in lingerie use ject ads after sufficient funds are name, classification, major and out of this recession, there comes a President Barack Obama in- vegetables in sexually suggestive raised, I do not understand why telephone number. ways during the PETA ad, which NBC would agree to air one advo- Editors reserve the right to edit danger when we focus on federal sists that this newly passed $787 submissions for length, grammar, programs that have not produced billion economic stimulus bill is was edited in order to meet NBC cacy group’s ad after changes are spelling and content. any significant positive returns. “a major milestone on our road standards. PETA’s Web site now made and reject another group’s Letters may be delivered to Room I’m referring to how the U.S. to recovery.” includes NBC’s list of scenes to be ad after first approving it. 258 in the University Center, faxed to continues to provide an excess of But considering our country’s edited, which included an actress This is a social control issue. (210) 431-4307, mailed to The Rattler, funds to programs like No Child dire situation, the House Republi- “screwing herself with broccoli.” NBC controls content based on St. Mary’s University, One Camino Left Behind–which continues to be cans who refused to pass the leg- On the other end of the spec- audience members’ accepted val- Santa Maria, Box 83, San Antonio, TX criticized by educators as a damag- islation had a good reason to have trum, CatholicVote.org’s ad ues. It’s no secret that the major- 78228, or e-mailed to rattlernews@ showed a sonogram along with: ity of America’s football-watching stmarytx.edu. ing “one size fits all” system that their misgivings. With education For more information, call the fails to even achieve its ultimate as a top priority for America, as “This child’s future is a broken audience would rather hear about newsroom at (210) 436-3401. goal of improving education. it should be, I will start refrain- home. He will be abandoned by how to have “better sex” than hear The danger with the allocation ing from doubt and start waiting his father. His single mother will a message about the potential life of money to these areas is the fact for change. struggle to raise him. Despite the coming from sex. 02.18.09 Commentary The Rattler 9 Closing Guantanamo ends chapter of violence President’s executive a proper trial. In recent years, as more critical order to close Guantan- emphasis has been placed upon amo puts an end to a the decisions of the Bush adminis- shameful period in U.S. tration, human rights groups have spoken out against the interroga- history, signals shift in tion methods used to extract infor- antiterrorism policies. mation from the detainees. Initial responses to these claims of treach- Friedrich Ni- ery were defensive. etzsche once cau- One prominent argument was tioned, “Beware that the detention camps aided when you joust in the maintenance of homeland with monsters lest security. However, an important you yourself be- question to consider is whether come a monster.” torture is an acceptable means of James Following the obtaining information in light of Hopkins horrific events of the Geneva Convention guidelines. Sept. 11, the lead- Did the U.S. become the monsters ers of the United we so greatly feared? Closing Guantanamo was one of the main promises of President Barack Obama during his electoral campaign. Cour- States had to make decisions on Within his first week in office, tesy photo/ defenselink.mil how they would respond to these President Barack Obama made attacks on the American home- several executive orders to reverse attempted prosecute those re- was satisfied with the president’s I would also believe that if land. One of the first decisions was the Bush administration’s use of sponsible for breaking interna- decision to close the Guantanamo prisoners of war are treated well, to engage in a war with Afghani- detention camps. One of these ex- tional law at the Guantanamo Bay Bay detention camp and prohibit they are more likely to realize the stan to combat the perpetrators ecutive orders was to promptly prison camp. violent interrogation tactics. I be- U.S. is not constantly devoted to of the 9/11 attacks. shut down the now infamous de- Coupled with Guantanamo lieve that these decisions may committing acts of evil to foreign Another decision that went un- tention camp at Guantanamo Bay. Bay’s closing, President Obama suggest to the international com- countries. Especially in the case recognized for many years by the The Guantanamo Bay site banned any interrogation tactics munity that the U.S. can serve as of terrorists who trained with the general US public was the open- became one of the most notori- that could remotely be considered a model nation that follows the presupposition that the U.S. is an ing of interrogation camps across ous detention camps in the news forms of torture. Apparently, the Geneva Convention guidelines. evil nation. Allowing them to real- the world. These interrogation or for its clear violations of Geneva president is committed to taking Moreover, these executive deci- ize we are a nation committed to detention camps engaged various Convention human rights laws. the moral high ground with re- sions by the president reinforce the human rights and social justice is a methods of torture against their In response, the Supreme Court gards to conduct during warfare. necessity for the respect of human step towards improving our inter- detainees and denied the detainees conducted legal hearings that As a human rights advocate, I dignity on an international scale. national image. Protest calls for a stop to shameful behavior by U.S. During the indifference is a moral failure. was insulted by the cowardice of past few months, Perhaps more profoundly, this those who killed hundreds in the students have protest is acknowledging the dif- massacre of El Mozote in El Salva- been working ference between what the U.S. for- dor or by the murderers of Arch- to close the Fort eign policy is and what it should bishop Romero. It is that courage Benning’s School be, no matter where the uniform of and the martyrdom of the victims of the Americas the murderer comes from. of indiscriminate violence that is Alfonso (SOA), which has Protesting against the SOA and revendicated by the denouncing of de la Torre for years been ac- rejecting violence in peaceful dem- the SOA. cused of training onstrations is not anti-military, but To express our rejection to what its graduates to rather one of the highest expres- SOA graduates have done, and torture, kidnap, commit illegal ex- sions of regard for the armed forc- to their training in the U.S., is to ecutions and many other types of es. It denounces the misbehavior say “Presente! We are here, we human rights violations. The SOA, of some elements of the military in are present, the memories of the if proven to be responsible for what Latin America who were trained in victims have not died but remain it is being accused, would become the U.S. and tacitly affirms that we in our minds.” Because the mili- a source of shame for the United expect much better of the armed tary and its service to those who States that is only comparable to forces and that we regard them as are oppressed, those who cannot Guantanamo and Abu-Ghraib. partners in the task of democracy defend themselves, is something Protesting against the SOA is building instead of obstacles. we cherish. acknowledging the difference be- The men and women in uniform Peace is not imposed from the tween what the world is and what are courageous enough to risk their top to the bottom, it is not the si- the world should be and is point- lives for the protection of others, a lence of the oppressed. Peace is the The SOA remains a controversial institution both in the U.S. and abroad. ing a finger to these injustices courage that many of us lack. But fortitude of the strong, implement- Photo/ Brissa Renteria. while reminding the world that the courage of those brave men ing the demands of justice. 10 The Rattler Commentary 02.18.09 Economic stimulus bill heads in wrong direction The debate over how Timothy Geithner recently began unveiling best to solve our current plans for the second half of the TARP. The economic problems is heat- proposal was long on rhetoric and short on ing up. Just recently, Presi- details. The day that Secretary Geither an- dent Obama’s $819 billion nounced his plan, which coincidentally was economic recovery package the same day the Senate passed the Presi- passed the House of Rep- dents stimulus bill, the Dow plunged 382 Max resentatives by a vote of points or 4.6 percent. Sokoloff 244-188. The vote was cast Now we have a new administration tell- largely along partisan lines ing us that we have to support their package with all but 11 Democrats, or it will be the end of life as we know it. and not one Republican, voting in favor of In the Senate, the total size of the bill shot the bill. One reason for the party line vote, up to more than $920 billion. This triggered aside from the massive size of the bill, was massive protest, however a bi-partisan co- that House Republicans were blocked from alition of moderates found a compromise proposing any amendments or providing to trim about $100 million in spending out any input into authorship. of the bill. The bill ended up passing the At a recent Democrat party gathering, Senate by vote of 61-37. Three Republican President Obama said, “If we do not move Senators crossed ranks in order to pass the swiftly to sign the American Recovery and bill. As it stands now, the bill is back down Reinvestment Act into law, an economy that to $838 billion. is already in crisis will be faced with catas- It next heads to the conference committee trophe.” The President went on to say that to hammer out the final details before being Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will be responsible for the controversial stimulus package. without passage of his bill, “Millions more presented to the President for his signature. Courtesy photo/ wikimedia.org Americans will lose their jobs. Homes will The main source of opposition stems be lost. Families will go without health care. from the fact that the bill resembles more of Office estimates that by the year 2019 we will When are these fools in Washington go- Our crippling dependence on foreign oil will an appropriations bill laden with pork, than have spent $347.1 billion in interest alone on ing to realize that you can’t borrow or print continue. That is the price of inaction.” a bill intended to create jobs and stimulate this bill. At the time this was written the na- massive amounts of money without severe Now, isn’t that the same rhetoric we heard the economy. Support for the measure has tional debt was 10,717,280,371,345.89 or 10.7 repercussions? Even if we come out of the about President Bush’s $700 billion Troubled slipped in the polls in the past week or so. trillion if you don’t want to strain your eyes. current recession within the next 12-18 Asset Relief Program (TARP)? If we don’t Some of the worst examples contained in This all is not including the deficits incurred months, at some point we are going to have pass this piece of legislation immediately the package are: $2 billion for federal child- in the normal appropriations bill, the rising to combat the rampant inflationary pressure we were told that the sky would fall. Now care block grants, $1 billion for community- cost of the war in Afghanistan, or the fact that we are now creating. What this means we are learning that we may have overpaid development block grants, $4.2 billion for that the Medicare and Social Security are is that you are going to have to raise inter- billions of dollars for those assets. Don’t for- “neighborhood stabilization activities,” $300 going to be running deficits in the hundreds est rates to combat the inflation, while at get about the de facto nationalization of Citi- million for grants to combat violence against of billions in the coming years. Don’t forget around the same time you will have to raise group and Bank of America. By buying up women and $650 million for digital-TV cou- about the Fed’s balance sheet which is fast taxes just to be able to service the debt. billions in preferred stock, the government pons. While you may or may not support approaching $3 trillion. Unless we restrain spending and bal- has in effect made the common stock of those some of these programs, I don’t think they How do you have $3 trillion on your bal- ance the budget soon, we could be heading firms worthless. create jobs or stimulate the economy. ance sheet when you do not even have an toward some of the most difficult times this Newly appointed Treasury Secretary The non-partisan Congressonal Budget income statement? country has ever experienced.

Perhaps this honor is merited for Cisneros, but it comes housing bubble may have been averted. River City at an inopportune time. The former mayor is being con- After he left office, Cisneros became a part of the hous- gratulated as we fall deeper into the current financial cri- ing industry, “taking advantage” of the policies he helped sis, of which the former mayor’s role is coming into light. set in motion. The story of Lago Vista is one symbolic of Update As Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from the entire economic crisis. Cisneros offered homes to low Hall of Fame 1993-97, it was Cisneros who loosened the rules of the income individuals, who soon discovered that they could housing market. He encouraged people, who were previ- not afford these mortgages. Because of this, they are cur- BY CHRIS CHILDREE ously unqualified to buy homes, to purchase mortgages rently forgoing security and other necessities just to stay that they would not be able to keep. He reduced the num- in their homes, turning Cisneros’ idealistic neighborhood ber of years of income stability for eligibility to buy homes into a crime-ridden wasteland. Have you ever peered at the Alamodome and were re- from five years to three years, and allowed lending compa- The inhabitants claim that Cisneros used to visit these minded of the Memorial Day Miracle and our first NBA nies to hire appraisers rather than use a government panel, homes, and promised that trees would be planted. But with Championship? We are all awed by the spectacle on our which led to appraisal fraud. the onset of the subprime mortgage crisis, Cisneros doesn’t horizon but we rarely think of the people responsible. Experts include these policies among the causes of the visit this neighborhood anymore, and no trees grow. But that is changing. A man who helped spearhead the 2008 global economic crisis. But Cisneros defends his re- Have you ever gazed out at Lago Vista? Have you won- development of this mighty monument will be honored at cord, explaining that “unscrupulous participants” includ- dered how children could be raised in such an environment the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 20: former ing “bankers, brokers [and] secondary market people” took of crime? Have you ever peered out at the development, Mayor Henry Cisneros, who promoted the construction of advantage of his policies. However, Cisneros concedes that and felt shame from the lack of trees and the fenced-off the Alamodome and helped in the formation of the San “people came to homeownership who should not have lake? Of course not: it’s hidden away in the shadows of Antonio Sports Foundation. This award will serve as an been homeowners” and this was his responsibility. Had concrete and steel as the man partially responsible for both affirmation to this man’s uncertain legacy. Cisneros not loosened regulations on home-buying, the is placed in a hall of “fame.” 02.18.09 Commentary The Rattler 11

letters from the lip-side F of reason Mirrors

BY CRISTINA GONZALEZ

While I am not exactly certain when or how it started, it seems that I have come to fear the humble bathroom mirror. It isn’t the type of fear that results in hysterical screaming or irrational avoidance practices like covering them with bed sheets and electrical tape; this particular fear and mistrust of reflective glass-particularly the large bathroom type-goes much deeper. By day, they are tolerable; by night, my mind is tricked into believing there are creatures hiding on the other side, waiting for a prolonged stare before doing whatever evil little mirror creatures do. “You’re fat,” the mirror may seem to chant. “You’re hideous. Your nose is too big. You’re too old. You’re unattractive.” Though it sounds extreme, this sort of thing is not limited to actual mirrors. It’s hard to cry “scapegoat” when we fill our television - pro gramming, movies, and magazines with beauti- ful people made impossibly more beautiful with Photoshop and plastic surgery. Society at large is masochistic in this area, nearly to the point of Mr. Gadaffi, in his new position as chair of the African Union, is pushing for a pan-African state that would also include Caribbean nations. hypocrisy as it preaches being happy with one- Courtesy photo/ wikimedia.org self from the pulpit while MySpace gets plas- tered with ridiculous advertising for some new weight-loss fad aimed at legions of insecure twenty-somethings. Dreaming for a United States of Africa The beautiful are often the easiest victims of the mirror. Held to higher standards than the African Union’s new chair militarily, and socially. This slow evolu- Yes, it is. rest of us, the mirror becomes the centerpiece of tion is not without skeptics or nation- I inherit, as an American, the view the shrine they devote to themselves, the source proposes the creation of a alists who would look to stop or limit that to try and fail would be better than of their power and weakness. Heaven forbid a pan-African state, challeng- interregional integration. not trying at all. I am the legacy of a woman leave her house without makeup, or a ing concept of nation state. This is an important struggle to find grand experiment ongoing to this day. man walk around shirtless with anything less how we want to govern ourselves as a The American experiment of a represen- than a six-pack! That isn’t to say all beautiful species. The last 100 years of human his- tative federal republic that brought to- people are hopelessly vain–to think so is to re- Muammar al-Gadd- tory involved three major global com- gether the colonies. It is the experiment veal envy and ignorance–but look at what we afi is the newest -chair petitions between power blocs–the two that survived a Civil War and struggled do when the beautiful stray from established man of the African World Wars and the Cold War. with questions of civil rights for minori- standards. Anyone remember Jessica Simpson? Union (AU). He enters The Cold War closed with the fall of ties and women. It is home to a multi- It’s amazing what a few extra pounds, a ques- the position with a very the Soviet Union which left the Unit- cultural and multi-ethnic community of tionable outfit and a few bad-angle photos will clear goal–-the creation ed States the dominant force in the Americans. This is what we all inherit as spark when the media has nothing better to do. of a “United States of world. Since then, as a country and as members of this country. I am by no means immune to this insanity–I Kenneth Africa” comprised of a globe, we have not seen the develop- Any grand experiment is a struggle in do, after all, live in this world, too, even when Howell the current member ment of a power to compete with the both creation and implementation, but it seems to others that I may not–but I believe states of the AU. That is United States. America works through the struggles that we are long overdue for a few intense a bold goal, yet the Af- We need to answer these questions: and does not give up. The next grand weeks in the social asylum. We need a strong rican Union is developing itself along a What direction, as a species, are we head- experiment in human governance would dose of active group therapy, something similar similar line to the European Union and ing in? Will we continue the nationalistic not be either easy or simple, but it would to the outpouring of support Amanda Palmer knocking down barriers between its policies of the past or seek greater integra- be worthwhile. The possibilities of us got from fans after record executives wanted to member states, making Gaddafi’s goal tion, identifying one another as members as one species are hindered by our own eliminate shots of her exposed belly during the less far-fetched. of the same species instead of placing our dedication to petty and superficial attach- music video for “Leeds United”. But how best This is an example of the crisis of country of birth first? Can we overcome ments to lines drawn across the terrain, do we go about with treatment of what is possi- nation states in our time. Human self- our differences to face global problems as language, skin color, religion and culture bly the biggest case of collective body dysmor- governance is evolving in the face of a a global community? Is it worth the effort instead of attachments to the possibili- phia the world has ever seen? large number of regional and world- to attempt to unify greater and greater ties within us all as a whole. To embrace Here’s a hint: Start taking down the mirrors. wide organizations that seek to inte- parts of humanity until, perhaps, all of us those possibilities or not is ultimately up grate nations economically, politically, are united? to all of us, including you and me. 12 The Rattler Features 02.18.09 Re-inventing your look with ease, elegance

For the thick For the Bangin’ For the short For the Straight and wavy Bangs and sassy and Sleek

Modernize your classic Want a fresh, preppy Avoid being To add a little texture to hairdo with a graphic, look? Try metallic or matronly; add straight hair, consider adding deco hair twist. Pulling jewelled headbands for drama to your ‘do non-traditional accessories. your thick locks into a side a little pop. Pair with subtle with a feathered clip. With some beads and ponytail will ensure that your makeup and you have a look worthy Bright colors will accent feathers you can look boho hair is casual, yet sophisticated. of gossip girl. your fun, flirty personality. chic in a matter of minutes.

The Rattler staff offers how-to approach If you are eager to color your hair but are afraid of the try pomade and create a feather-like look; include a head- damages your hair may undergo, try colored clip-on exten- band or a clip on the side for some added edge. for fabulous hair without drastic change sions. You can find these quick, inexpensive fixes at any While it might not come out right the first time, practice beauty supply store. makes perfect. However, do not try a new hairstyle the night By Melody Mejia For a little fun try a funky headband or clip to add a pop or day you have something big planned, try it a few days be- Staff Writer of color to a simple pony tail or a straightened ‘do. Don’t be fore, just in case it does not turn out as good as you thought afraid to wear your hair up in a bun or a braid. it would. If you have straight hair, but wish for wavy hair, try put- When styling your new hairdo, make sure to remember Tired of the same hairdo? Afraid to snip away your long ting hair into French braids overnight. In the morning, use a accessories. Accessories make the look! Important items like locks or too eager to grow out that short ‘do? There are other curling iron to make curls look more natural. these should not be restricted on just the body, so keep your ways to add a little spice to your life without cutting your To add a little volume, use a root lifting product and ac- eyes open (hopefully behind those Chanel shades) for some hair or going through the long process of hair extensions. In cent with a clip on the side. For more volume, tease your hot finds. The Rattler Staff offers a few suggestions to make fact, no drastic alternations need to occur in order for you to hair with a thin comb to create volume at the crown. any girl sleek and stylish. get that new look you crave. If you have short hair, but are tired of just spiking it up, CULTURE CALENDAR

Imagenes de Mexico Jaroslav Malina: Chitty Chitty Bang David Copperfield - An Breathing Places: Feb. 27–Aug. 2009 Paintings and Designs Bang Intimate Evening of History of San San Antonio Museum of Art Jan. 7– March 25 Feb. 17– Feb. 22 Grand Illusion Antonio Parks McNay Art Museum Majestic Theatre Feb. 25 Feb. – Aug. 2009 The exhibit features photographs Majestic Theatre Witte Museum from eight different artists who Malina, a Czech artist, displays what A family-friendly, award winning attempt to capture images many call theatre or visual art. Over show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang offers Illusionist David Copperfield, who The exhibit provides a look into representative of Mexico. The 85 paintings, theatres, and posters innovating theatre effects and an has walked across Grand Canyon, the history of San Antonio and its exhibit is funded by Friends of from the 1960s are displayed made unforgettable score written by the is bringing his magic with a three- parks with paintings and artwork Latin American Art. with non-traditional materials. Sherman Brothers about a flying car. dimensional awe-filled performance. from different periods in history. 02.18.09 Features The Rattler 13 Rodeo offers business experience, connections By Lorna Cruz of university merchandise that they carry beanies and gloves. Staff Writer and supply to the public. What Mirella definitely enjoys the Fun Facts on the Rodeo Mirella and Dana used to work retail at most about her company is meeting dif- a store in a local San Antonio mall—with ferent people from many places—small For many people, the San Antonio true entrepreneurial spirit, they decided and big town people, those who come Total purse for the PRCA Rodeo totaled $1-million, Stock Show & Rodeo is a great venue to to start their own company in 1991. from out of state and even those who making the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo one have a good time with family and friends, At first, they attended conventions, come from different countries. of the top 3 richest rodeos in the nation while enjoying shows and great food. small-scale events and shows around “I met a guy that’s from Canada, who This year, the Rodeo’s 60th anniversary, town, giving the partners the opportu- heard about the rodeo and decided to For the third time, this year’s rodeo featured two is no exception. nity to network with customers and get come check it out,” said Mirella. She has Xtreme Bull performances, both of which were For Mirella Lopez, who works at the a feel of what the public wanted in terms also met people from Spain and Mexico. televised on ESPN and ESPN2. St. Mary’s Community Family Resource of collegiate merchandise. Not only is it an opportunity for Mire- and Learning Center, the rodeo is more Setting up at the rodeo has allowed lla and Dana to find out what the public The San Antonio Livestock & Horse Show De- of a fusion. She and her partner, Dana Mirella and Dana to gain even more cli- will be looking for next year, but it also partments had a combined total of over 30,000 Mathis, have been with the rodeo for 14 ents; the atmosphere is simply energetic, establishes great customer relations— entries years with their collegiate merchandise fun and positive. Even if you’re not into they met kids that were about nine years company, “The Best of Texas.” “cowboy things,” as Mirella says, you can old, who have gone back every year and 252 out of 254 counties were represented at the They carry everything from hoodies have a fun and educational experience. are now in their teens. 2008 Junior Livestock Show and sweatshirts to gloves and beanies One of the interesting things about “If we can make it to 20 years at the ro- from all the major Texas universities and selling merchandise at the Rodeo is deo, we will gladly do so,” said Mirella. If you count all over-the-road vehicles, including teams, including University of Texas of how things such as the weather can Overall, she is excited about all that the ro- the trailers to house the carnival staff, and line the Austin, Texas Tech, St. Mary’s University, affect sales. deo has to offer the San Antonio commu- vehicles up end to end, the distance would be 1.5 Baylor University, the San Antonio Spurs “I love it when it’s rainy and cold out- nity: a great atmosphere for people of all miles of vehicles brought to San Antonio to pro- and the Cowboys. side for rodeo,” says Mirella. This is be- ages to have a good and entertaining time. duce the 2004 carnival. Currently, they have a double booth cause it encourages people to go inside Source: sarodeo.com/who/news_room/fun_facts_stats.html at the rodeo thanks to the large variety the vendor’s tents to purchase hoodies, 14 The Rattler 02.18.09

This photograph was taken on the steps of St. Louis Hall on March 18, 1909, and cap- tures the visiting Detroit Tigers and the team of St. Louis College (as St. Mary’s Univer- sity was known then). Melvin Gallia is visible in the back row, and the Detroit group includes three fu- ture Hall of Fam- ers: manager Hugh Jennings, outfielder Ty Cobb, and outfielder Sam Crawford.

Courtesy Photo/St. Mary’s University archives “FANNING THE MIGHTY TY COBB”: ST. LOUIS COLLEGE VS. THE DETROIT TIGERS Donald W. Olson and Robert H. Newton upcoming season with daily workouts proved to be their strongest hitter, batting accounts of the game. Department of Physics, Texas State University and exhibition games with local teams. in the #4 cleanup position. In the bottom Similarly, historians and yarn-spinners On March 18, 1909, the morning edition of of the first inning, Gallia stroked a double alike tell us that Ty Cobb gained a mea- the San Antonio Daily Express announced and took part in a double steal, as the stu- sure of revenge on Gallia by hitting a long A pitcher-batter confrontation played a game with the headline “Detroit vs. St. dents took an early 2-0 lead. home run late in the game. The box score out in dramatic fashion, almost like a Louis College. Tigers to Face School Lads The newspaper account the next day shows five doubles by the Tigers and one scene from a Hollywood script, in a base- This Afternoon at West End.” described the young pitcher’s memorable triple–but no home runs by either side. ball game on the campus of St. Mary’s strikeout: “Gallia pitched good ball for St. The newspaper story praises Gallia for University 100 years ago. ONE OF BASEBALL’S ALL-TIME Louis. He had the pleasure of fanning the pitching “good ball” and explicitly states When we recently discovered an eye- GREATS mighty Ty Cobb and a couple of others that the “triple was the liveliest perfor- witness account of this long-ago game, The star player for Detroit was Ty Cobb, just about as dangerous.” mance of his delivery.” we were reminded of the classic 1984 who still holds the major league record for The Detroit lineup eventually prevailed baseball movie The Natural. In that film, a the highest lifetime batting average. and won the game, as expected, but the AFTER THE GAME young, unknown amateur pitcher (played Although modern baseball fans often Daily Express noted that “the Collegians The Detroit Tigers won the American by Robert Redford) first attracts national name Babe Ruth as the greatest player of arose to the occasion with a spirit that sur- League pennant again in 1909. Ty Cobb attention when an exhibition is arranged all time, baseball writers who saw both prised even their most hearty rooters. The himself achieved the rare feat called the and he strikes out the major league’s Ruth and Cobb play generally accorded game was a credit to the school and the Triple Crown, leading the American greatest hitter (called “The Whammer” in that honor to Cobb. For example, when Tigers complimented them on their show- League in 1909 in batting average, runs a role clearly modeled on Babe Ruth and the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted the ing.” batted in and home runs. Melvin Gallia played by Joe Don Baker). first group of players in 1936, Ty Cobb led went on to a major league career, pitching Something very much like this movie the voting (with 222 votes out of 226 cast), MISINFORMATION for three teams between 1912 and 1920. scene actually happened on the St. Mary’s with Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth tied Tales of this legendary game have been March 18, 2009 will mark the 100th an- campus a century ago, when a 17-year- for second (215 votes each). told and re-told over the years, but misin- niversary of the day when Gallia showed old student from St. Louis College (as St. This was no ordinary player who led formation has crept into those accounts. that he was a “natural” with the talent to Mary’s University was known then) faced the Tigers onto the college campus in the Recent baseball historians mistakenly strike out “the mighty Ty Cobb.” the greatest hitter in major league base- spring of 1909. place the game in March 1910. Although ball–and struck him out. the Detroit Tigers did train again in San ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THE GAME ON MARCH 18, 1909 Antonio during 1910, Cobb elected to The authors are grateful for research SPRING TRAINING IN 1909 To face Ty Cobb and the rest of the Ti- work out by himself in Georgia. We knew assistance from archivist Brother Robert The Detroit Tigers, champions of the gers, St. Louis College sent Melvin Allys that Cobb was not in the Alamo City dur- Wood, S.M., of St. Mary’s University and American League in both 1907 and 1908, Gallia to the mound. Gallia, an electrical ing 1910, so we searched through the Margaret Vaverek of the Alkek Library at came to San Antonio for spring training in engineering major from Woodsboro, Tex- microfilm reels of the San Antonio Daily Texas State University. 1909. The Detroit team prepared for the as, not only pitched for the team, but also Express from 1909 and found the original 02.18.09 The Rattler 15

Courtesy Photo/BlackSoxFan.com 16 The Rattler Features 02.18.09 The Sharing joy of prayer through music lighter By ANALICIA PEREZ side of... Assistant Photo Editor

“Qui cantat, bis orat.” – He who sings, prays Why change should twice. These words from Saint Augustine em- be taken with a smile body the heart and soul of the St. Mary’s Uni- versity Chapel Choir. “The Chapel Choir hopefully provides an BY JAIME PEREZ avenue for prayerful and effective worship for the St. Mary’s faith community,” said Mu- After getting my wicked sic Ministry Coordinator, Maria Smith. “How new haircut, I was sudden- many times have you been able to experi- ly reminded of President ence more profoundly a poem put to music? Barack Obama (Mr. O, as I Your whole person is drawn into the prayer like to call him). He stressed more powerfully.” the importance of change, In addition to arriving one hour prior to or something like that It’s each mass, the choir meets every Wednesday just hard to remember with at 6 o’clock in the evening in Guadalupe Cha- that Palin winking around, pel or at the same time on Thursday in As- but I suppose it’s true: we sumption Chapel, to rehearse music for both need change. Sunday liturgies. Experiencing that change Students receive training in liturgical mu- with a “yes-we-can” mental- sicianship so that no matter what their fu- ity is equally important. Fear ture professions or endeavors, they will have of the unknown future can the ability to lead an active role in their faith often make change a pain, communities. but your attitude does not True to the Marianist Educational tradition, have to make it worse. the choir is composed of a diverse group of indi- When someone feels com- viduals cultivating their faith, by sharing their fortable doing something joy of prayer through music. From students, to that they have done for professors, to alumni, even the youngest mem- years, it is only natural for bers of our community – all are welcome. it to be hard for them to The choir also joins their voices with the try something new. For ex- Our Lady of the Lake University and Incarnate ample, I grew out my hair Word University chapel choirs for events such over the past year. Along the as the Intercollegiate Confirmation Mass and way, I forgot why it is that I the Catholic Young Adult Conference. decided to forgo any future Ministerial Assistant and senior music haircuts I did. Once my hair education major Bobby Baiza believes that all was styled that way, it was people are endowed with gifts and when they difficult to part from my share those gifts in a way that benefits the com- glorious locks. munity, they have the ability to inspire and re- It does not have to be that ignite the fire of faith. way. Change- which has al- “It’s the people in Chapel Choir that make ways kept my MySpace sta- it so special. They all have a passion for music tus as a sad face emoticon- and show it every Sunday when we sing for can be fun and exciting. It our community and more importantly, God,” just depends on perspective. said Baiza. “I got involved with the Chapel As I saw my beautiful, Choir because I realized the importance of mu- luxurious hair scattered on sic in the liturgy. Music makes the liturgy come the barber’s floor, I held back to life.” the tears and looked in the So whether it’s the rhythmic beat of the bon- mirror. I smiled and thought, go drums, the sleek electric guitar, or the sound “heck, I still look good.” of joyful, angelic voices echoing throughout So add the “LOL’s” back Treadaway Hall, don’t be afraid to join in dou- into your life by trying to find ble the prayer and double the fun. something positive on even the most difficult changes. Top: Neeann Misuela and Joel Sosa tune their gui- Has staying negative ever tars and practice the entrance song, “Blessed Chami- helped you make a change nade.” that you can, and want to be Bottom: The Chapel Choir rehearses before the Mar- proud of? ianist Heritage Mass honoring the feast of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade on Jan. 22nd. Photos/ Analicia Perez 02.18.09 Features The Rattler 17 Making a healthier switch One student plans to lose because of my lack of motivation, I have now decided to not be which, to be honest, did happen. embarrassed that I messed up, pounds with campus help After I went home for the Thanks- but to learn from the past. I am a and a positive attitude giving holiday I purposely avoid- 300-pound male who is technically ed going into my weigh-ins be- considered massively obese. That By Joshua Dunn cause I was embarrassed that I had is who I am now and the greatest Staff Writer not been able to keep up my diet thing about coming to college is at home. What helped me though that it is the perfect place to make was the fact that I started going life-changing decisions about Coming here last semester, I was to counseling. yourself and your future. We can overweight and had no self-control Most people only know the remake ourselves to be who ever or will power to do anything about Counseling and Testing Center for we want to, all we have to do is it. I bought the largest meal plan testing, but the counseling is just as look to the future. so I could eat as much food as I important. I set up a weekly visit My plan is a simple one. I will wanted, but ended up running out with one of the counselors there. continue to see my advisors to get of money a month and a half be- He helped me discover things that the support and guidance I need to fore the semester ended; I was em- were making me less prepared obtain my goals. I hope to lose 50 barrassed and ashamed. I wasn’t to tackle something as large as pounds, which would leave me at fully prepared to change my ways, weight loss. By understanding 250- the ideal weight for someone but I was ready to accept the fact these things, I was able to see what of my height. that things needed to change. needed to change. To accomplish this, I will be on I remembered hearing that the Over the Christmas break I a diet of 2200 to 2500 calories per Student Health Center helped with did some serious soul searching. I day and will be exercising 30 min- weight control, so when I was in started to think about things that utes a day, 5 days a week. Men- there for a follow-up, I asked about I previously would have ignored tally, I want to be more confident. their program. They were imme- because they were upsetting and This change to my personality will diately supportive and began to disappointing. I thought about be very difficult, but once I get the discuss how I could eat, act and how I always criticized myself ball rolling I am sure I will be able live healthier. They also had me and how I had no control when it to accomplish this goal. start coming in for weekly weigh- came to food. I was not wallowing ins to help track my weight loss in my own self-pity, but I was try- In the last spring issue of The Freshman biology major Joshua Dunn prepares to lose weight through sen- over time. ing to target what I had to work on Rattler, an update on Joshua sible eating, exercise and utilization of the Counseling and Testing center. I decided that trying to diet to get healthy in my body, mind Dunn’s progress will be printed. Photo/ Analicia Perez or exercise would end up failing and soul.

Where are you from? I also understand you have written a book called “The Holy Outside the classroom “My great grandfather came to the United States in 1820, Spirit” What is it about or what does it argue? A spotlight on faculty then came to San Antonio in 1858. [He] was here during the “The subject of the book is the Holy Spirit and it basically is Civil War. My grandfather fought in the Civil War, would you an invitation to experience the Holy Spirit in a deeper way. believe that? He went away when he was sixteen and joined It’s been quite successful and it had to be re-printed after six Reverend George the army. months after its first printing, which is unusual. It is the twen- ty-second book I’ve written. Some of them I use as textbooks Montague How long have you been teaching at St. Mary’s for my class on the Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew. I’ve University? since written my twenty-third book, which is a commentary “I began teaching here in 1962. I taught from ’62 until ’72. I on the epistles, Timothy and Titus. It’s part of a series. Anyway, then had assignments all over the world from ’72. I was a Rec- that’s what keeps me out of mischief.” tor of a seminary in St. Louis. I moved to Canada and was in Toronto for five years as Rector of the seminary up there. I then How does your faith affect your view on life? went back to St. Louis for three years, and then I was over in “Well, I wouldn’t be a priest if it were not for faith. It has sus- Nepal for six years as a director of novices for Indian novices. tained me all the way through. I give my aunts and my par- We were getting started in India. Now we have over a hun- ents credit for shaping and forming me. I also recognize the dred professed Marianist brothers in India. I came back to St. Marianists as my support. I was a graduate of Central Catho- Photo/ Analicia Perez Mary’s in 1990 and I’ve been here ever since. This would be my lic. That’s where I really found my vocation to the Marianists. I What are the origins of your name? twenty-ninth year here at St. Mary’s.” was really impressed by the Brothers about their life together. “It comes from the French, meaning ‘pointed mountain or a One Brother in particular was very good in shaping and form- peak.’ Drogo, the Montague, was a Norman who came over What classes do you teach at St. Mary’s? ing me. He helped me learn how to write. I’ve been writing to England with William the Conqueror. That’s how the Name “I teach Theology. I’m teaching a course on St. Paul. I have a since I could scroll with a pen at six years old. I was printing Montague got into England. By the way, Romeo, from ‘Romeo graduate course in Hermeneutics, which is a newspaper when I was 11. I began a little monthly news- and Juliet’ was a Montague. Eventually, some of the Mon- just a big word for ‘methods of biblical interpretation.’” paper in Bandera. After four years, I ended up with over 600 tague’s got into Ireland and married the Irish–that’s where subscribers.” we’re from. “ Compiled by: Matthew Rodriguez 18 The Rattler Features 02.18.09

The Rattler Staff places items on eBay to see which items TAKING eBay are in demand and which are duds. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Going once... A Web offers ways to buy them on the site for a dollar CHANCE each,” said Marrow. “I didn’t ON... Protocol Three CD and CLEP (College-Level and make some money think I would get any bids Radio with Optional Examination Program) or takers, but I still thought it Stereo Boosters Biology Textbook By Jaime Perez would be funny to see what would STARTING PRICE: $20 STARTING PRICE: $10 Features Editor happened.” BIDS: 0 BIDS: 5 However, eBay and Craigslist BIDDERS: 0 BIDDERS: 2 WATCHERS: 2 With jobs being cut left and are not only great for selling items, WATCHERS: 2 SOLD: Sold for $18.50 right, making money has become but also a great way to purchase SOLD: No even harder for students. With the them. Espinoza searches Craigslist increasing popularity of eBay and “obsessively” to view items that Craigslist, students are turning to she may want to buy. online methods to put some cash “I like to look for electronics Handed Crafted into their wallet. mostly. Sometimes on Craigslist Hand Crafted Lamp Skull Record Coasters “I think that a lot more Web they have new or busted comput- STARTING PRICE: $4 STARTING sites are going to pop up because ers or iPods for dirt-cheap,” said BIDS: 0 PRICE: $2 of sites like [eBay and Craigslist],” Espinoza. “Sometimes I also look BIDDERS: 0 BIDS: 0 said Espinoza. “It has made sell- at the clothes or accessories if the WATCHERS: 0 BIDDERS: 0 ing stuff really easy, rather than items are new or have never been SOLD: No WATCHERS: 0 driving all the way to Half-Priced worn. I’ve bought really cute shoes SOLD: No Books or a pawn shop and getting and heals once.” terrible deals.” The processes to sell items on Craigslist, which is similar to eBay or Craigslist differ in many a classified advertisement in a ways. On eBay, to list items for newspaper, allows members to sale, users must pay a small Huhs? fee depending on the start- The Rattler searches high and low on Craigslist post items on sale; whereas eBay Whys? allows members to participate in a ing bid, shipping rates, and Craigslist for unusual and unique items on sale. bidding war for an item. Freshman extra features. And other criminology major Savannah Mar- However, on Craigslist oddities row feels that the interaction and all posts, except erotic ser- on... communication involved make the vices, are free. web sites so appealing. “Craigslist is really loose with Nitpicker wanted Free vermin “Because eBay and Craigslist its list of rules, it seems. On eBay, The Hair Whisperers Lice Removal com- Two free, wild mice are looking for a new don’t own [the items], you could you have to give a picture, credit pany, based in San Francisco, is looking home. Original owners are looking for try to contact the actual people card information, phone num- for individuals who are willing to remove family to care for these rodents since they bers,” said Morrow. 1lice and eggs from scalps. Interested candidates must 2are unable to “exterminate” the mice themselves. selling the stuff. It’s not just some seedy pawn shop or blind coopera- All user transactions of the buy- have a valid drivers license and exceptional vision. tion,” said Marrow. er and seller are not monitored by Due to this increasing confi- Craigslist, whereas eBay tracks and Unicycle lawn mower Down in the dumps? dence in Internet transactions, records the history of all its bidders A traditional, hand speed bike with pull A Man is looking for women who need students are continuing to look for and sellers. mower attachments, promises to help rid- practice dumping their significant some- new and increasingly unique items “Ebay seems a lot safer just ers lose weight while mowing their lawn. one. to sell. Marrow has even posted because you know that the site is 3 4 trying to delete people who might old Valentine’s Day cards on eBay. Source: http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/all/ “Try putting three or four of be danger or sell dangerous said things,” said Espinoza.

Austin Brangwin David Zapata Tanya Lerma Peanut Entrepreneur Business Political Science, Biology Gallery Junior International Relations Freshman “I sold car parts Senior “I usually buy de- According to Nielson Online, on Craigslist. It “I’ve bought mov- signer stuff on eBay eBay and Craigslist are both was really easy ies, video games and and concert tickets visited over 40 billion times because I didn’t books because it was on Craigslist. I would a month. The Rattler wants to have to do any too hard to find them sell my designer know: work to market it. I in regular stores. Once purses if I was in sold two rear wind I found a Final Fantasy desperate need for What do you buy shield wipers for game that was sold money.” or sell on eBay and $100 apiece. out in stores.” Craigslist ?

Tanya Lerma Biology Freshman 02.18.09 Entertainment The Rattler 19 Newest game fights for right to join popular legacy By james hopkins However, Street Fight- Staff Writer er IV distinguishes itself from its predecessors in several ways. Twelve years have passed since the last One of the most noticeable real sequel to the Street Fighter series. differences is Street Fighter IV’s Street Fighter was released move to 3-D on a 2-D plane instead of in 1987 in arcades and other completely 2-D. various obscure consoles with Another major difference is that the little success. producers have altered Street Fighter IV’s The famous Street Fighter II met combat and defense systems so that the its final form in 1994 on most major losing player has the stronger opportunity consoles at that time, but has since for a comeback. then been re-released with minor up- Apparently, Capcom’s mentality was dates for newer consoles. to invite casual Street Fighter fans back to Street Fighter III reached its final form in the series and to appease hardcore fans 1997 as Street Fighter 3: Third Strike. with new, in-depth game play mechanics On Feb. 17, the highly anticipat- and characters. ed new installment to the series in Capcom also plans to solve one of the most Street Fighter IV will be released on infamous characteristics of their series through the XBOX 360, the Playstation 3, downloadable content – constant revisions. and PC. In an interview with 1up.com, Yoshinori Ono, Due to the familiar characters the producer of Street Fighter 4 asserted, “We and story, critics have asked – is Street don’t have any plans at the moment [for re- Fighter IV really Street Fighter II and visions], but trust me when I say that we’re a half with updated graphics? monitoring things closely and we’ll see if Capcom, the producers of the any updates are needed.” Street Fighter series, would have Street Fighter IV has received very gamers believe the answer to this positive early reviews. question is yes and no. Upon its release, Street Fighter Yes, many popular charac- IV will be available in a collec- ters from Street Fighter II reap- tor’s edition for $79.99 that pear as well as some charac- comes with extra content ters from other Street Fighter and other goodies, and spin-off games. an ordinary home In addition, six new charac- version for $59.99. ters, including a new final boss, will also be playable. In terms of game play mechan- ics, Street Fighter IV will feel familiar and comfortable to casual and hardcore gamers alike. Source: streetfighter.com entertain yourself

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TYLER PERRY’S I HAVE HANDS JAZZ ORCHESTRA OPENING DAY GREEN 17 TOUR MADEA GOES The Bran Flakes & JAZZ Six Flags Fiesta Texas Flogging Molly,The TO JAIL FEB. 24 COMBO CONCERT FEB. 28, 10 a.m. Aggrolites, The Tyler Perry, Keshia St. Mary’s University Mighty Stef Knight Pulliam Pop experimentalists The Music Department Although White Water Bay FEB. 28, 7 p.m. FEB. 20 Bran Flakes psych fans & FEB. 24, 7:30 p.m. is not yet open, the rest Stubb’s Waller Creek potential fan bases with a Treadway of the park is available for Amphitheater Based on the stage play of new colorful album, liter- Recital Hall the taking. Spend up to 11 the same name, the film por- ally! Bright & comedic per- hours basking in the sun for The 11th stop on the U.S. trays another zany Madea sonalities fed the urge for Rattlers enjoy a double Six Flags’ grand opening of tour, Austin marks the half- adventure. Her hilarious a record, the newest in two dose of jazz for the month the new season. The rides way point of Flogging Mol- journey of jail time is one of years. Pop the CD in for of February. & assortment of shows call ly’s musical journey. Here new friends & experiences. your listening pleasure. your name. come the Celtic punks! 20 The Rattler Entertainment 02.18.09 Drama stirred around success By kimberly vela Advertising Manager

An accusation of child exploitation carries a heavy blow. Fox Searchlight and director Danny Boyle have recently been at the end of this punch. Such controver- sy has more than dulled rags-to-riches tale Slumdog Millionaire’s glowing appraisals. Now that the film has been nominated for 10 Acad- emy Awards, the British and Indian media have start- ed to take a scrupulous look at the hiring and compen- sation of children in the film. Just recently released nationwide, the film focuses on the story of Jamal, a young man from the slums who makes his way to the final round of India’s ver- sion of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ In order to illustrate the life of the two main char- acters in the film, Boyle decided to hire children from the Mumbai slums. According to the Los Angeles Times, Boyle first wanted to find English-speaking actors who would fit the role of impoverished children, but the film’s cast- ing director could find only well-off, English-speak- ing children. Therefore, Boyle decided to hire Hindi- speaking children under the age of 10 years old from the slums to add authenticity to the film. While filming and post-production are well over, an ethical issue surrounds the compensation the Accordionist Flaco Jimenez and actor Wilmer Valderrama helped shape the 31st annual CineFestival’s turnout. Photo/ Amanda Guerra children who now live back in Mumbai’s slums. Ac- cording to statements released by Fox Searchlight and Boyle, the children received almost three times the pay of average adults in the area, a lump sum, basic Festival shows strong culture transformation living costs and schooling. Most likely, the children were taken care of and By Amanda guerra own accordion legend and others from misunderstanding with the police. properly compensated. The media hype does make Senior Staff Writer the Tejano music community talked Her frustrated mother sends Yveete to for important dialogue, though. New questions about about their journey. Mexico to stay with her grandmother. how long the Fox Searchlight should provide for the Jimenez stated that they had a hard There, Yveete searches for her cultur- children as well as the inherent hypocrisy of maintain- With special guests like Wilmer time starting out with their music, but al identity as she tries to fit in to her ing authenticity of the slums for the sake of a million- Valderrama (“That 70s Show”) and more that “major labels and movies helped to grandmother’s village. dollar movie. than 50 films including shorts, full length get our music heard.” Nora stated the message of the Despite the drama that the media has caused for features, and documentaries, the atten- Ramon Hernandez, Latino-musical film is that we “shouldn’t try to fit the filmmakers, Slumdog Millionaire’s success has at dance from the community at the Guada- historian, commented on the transforma- into a mold” and that “you should least shed light on the poorest areas of Mumbai as lupe Cultural Arts Center’s CineFestival tion of the music. accept yourself.” well as how children should be treated in these spe- was no shock. “Musicians began to be innovative. Nora offered some words of advice cific situations. Sandra Pena, Codirector of 2009 Cine- They started the combos with rock and for young writers and filmmakers after Festival, which was held Feb. 5-8 says even orchestra,” said Hernandez. “It was the screening. they had a really strong turnout and an not a rebellion, it is a revolution.” “If you have a passion to do some- even bigger audience then last year. Valdez created his documentary to thing you need to immerse yourself in it,” “Between 40 and 50 free passes were get an in-depth look at influential artists. she said. for students,” said Pena. There were also “They are legends, pio- This was the 31st annual CineF- several free screenings and open discus- neers, who helped shape and estival for the Guadalupe Cultural sions available to the public. transform American music,” Arts Center and the event’s board In following with the theme, “The New he said. members are always looking for World Onda: Building a Dynamic Media Feb. 8 began with director Rogelio ways to make the next year brighter Society,” music and film related to this Almeida and his wife, Nora Contreras- and better. were present. Almeida, writer and actress and their “It is very important to see it be what On Feb. 7, a panel discussion with film “Yveete.” is can be,” said Pena. “You have to have John J. Valdez, director of PBS documen- The film focused on a young, 22-year- a good mix of community, celebrity Slumdog Millionaire is receiving criticism for using chil- tary “La Onda Chicana/The Chicano old woman who cannot seem to find and filmmakers.” dren from Mumbai to play his two main characters. Cour- Wave,” Flaco Jimenez, San Antonio’s her place and ends up getting into a tesy photo/ rottentomatoes.com 02.18.09 Entertainment The Rattler 21 On Any Given The Tour Guide Blink-182 are three wise men ‘Thursday’ BY STEPHANIE SANDERS Famed pop/punk rock band Blink-182 took a leap of faith back into the arms of fans from around the world. Clear your calendar for the rest of the year; you never know when they could pop up in your town! The 51st Annual Grammy Awards proved to be a night of magic and dreams coming true after Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Tom De Longe stood center stage and uttered those three miraculous words everyone hoped to hear in this lifetime: “Blink-182 is back.” The California trio announced their reforma- tion on Feb. 8 with the promise of a world tour reunion. Audiences wait with high anticipation for dates and a sneak peek at a new album. Currently in the studio recording their sixth pop/punk masterpiece, Blink drops no hints at what it may sound like. Could there be a complete transformation in sound and content as we heard in Untitled (2003)? Will it exemplify the slower-paced punk melodies and maturity of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket (2001) in comparison with the heart- pounding anthems of Enema of the State (1999)? There is no telling what these punks will do next; after all, we did not see the Courtesy photo/ myspace.com break-up coming. The band parted ways in Feb. 2005 after a Thursday David Fridmann. album was an enormous amount 13-year-long run due to personal differences Common Thursday emerged from New Bruns- of work. with each member’s direction as a musician and Existence wick, New Jersey’s “basement culture,” Commenting on his fellow band mem- a family man. HHHHH 11 years ago and has toured with bands bers Rickly said, “I really wanted to push If a fan attended the Blink-182 North Ameri- like The Cure and Cursive. them to find even deeper strengths than can Tour in May 2004 in Selma, TX, he or she Since making emo more main- they had before,” so the album definitely was possibly kissing the ground thanking God stream throughout the 90’s, Thurs- has some unrefined content within it. that he or she went to the show, their last per- By Bridgette Sturts day has bounced from one record label Our blood and sweat are literally in this formance in the area for years to come. Staff Writer to another. album.” If a fan did not attend, he or she has prob- Let’s not forget the band’s history of However, songs like “Resuscitation ably beaten themselves up for the last four years rough reviews from Rolling Stone Maga- of a Dead Man” with corny lyrics like with the uncertainty of a Blink reunion. Let’s face it, people are drawn to beau- zine which claimed Thursday’s former “Ambulance, let me in/Don’t make Other past performances include Pop Disas- tiful things, from the clothes we don to albums like War All The Time (2003) and me stay here…Breathe in, breathe out/ ter Tour with Green Day in Selma in May 2002 the cars we drive and the restaurants we A City By The Light Divided (2006) lack Resuscitate” might not be in need of and a United States tour with Drive-Thru Re- dine in. melodic structure. a resurrection. cords artists New Found Glory and Midtown in However, not all the music we listen Although Geoff Rickly (vocals), Tom Common Existence, recorded in a dingy August 2001 in Shertz, TX. to is beautiful. In fact, it can be dark, de- Keeley (guitar, backing vocals), Steve Pe- warehouse, is sure to fuel you with its Here we are now. The men have returned pressing, hardcore and even down right dulla (guitar, backing vocals), Tim Payne aggressiveness and invigorate you with to salvage what we saw unexpectedly slip away obnoxious, but we subject our ears to the (bass), Tucker Rule (drums) and Andrew their troubled libretto, but for me it was from the music scene almost four years ago to noise because it brings our innermost be- Everding (keyboards, backing vocals) somewhat bothersome with their ner- the date. ing into existence. might actually be making some headway vous frenzied in-your-face force. Sure, they as individuals stuck around for You can hear poetic shouts and dis- with this new album, Common Existence If you enjoy hard, indie-rock with a the creation of projects Angels & Airwaves and tressed chaotic breakdowns with Thurs- does contain more organic material with punk flair you might like it; otherwise, +44, but hopefully, the youth of today will now day. No, I’m not talking about Thurs- a mature distinction compared to their you might be wishing for another day of embrace the opportunity of rocking out to the day-night football, I’m talking about the previous work. the week. three wise men together. sextet indie-rock, post-hardcore pioneers Songs like, “You Were the Cancer” has Thursday’s Rockstar Taste of Cha- For the Blink-182 fan already familiar with with 10 albums behind them in addi- a gnarly keyboard solo unaccompanied, os Tour will hit most of the hot spots their live performances, go & relive the good tion to the band’s latest album Common along with a raw guitar solo that leads throughout the United States and Cana- old days. Existence. This album was produced by Rickly into his shouting frenzy. da, including San Antonio at the historic American musician and rock producer According to Rickly, writing the Sunset Station downtown on March 22. 22 The Rattler Entertainment 02.18.09 Date-decoder helps women wake up and smell coffee He’s Just Not That Into You HHHHH Dir. by Director Starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connely, and Scarlett Johansson By Denice hernandez Staff Writer

He’s Just Not That Into You starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper, Justin Long, Ginifer Goodwin, and Drew Barry- more, is based on the New York Times best- seller book written by Greg Behrendet and Liz Tuccilo. The book was not written as a dating guide, but rather is intended to help women embrace the harsh realization that if a man is Anna (Johansson) and Ben (Cooper) attempt to decode each other’s messages. Courtesy photo/ rottentomatoes.com not making an effort, well, he’s just not that into you. projected through one of the main charac- each of the character’s relationship prob- the film drops a lot of helpful hints. The film does not focus on making guys ters, Alex (Justin Long), as he tries to help lems, which range from cyber dating to Guys may not enjoy this movie so much, out to be only cold and insensitive in the his friend GiGi (Ginifer Goodwin) from con- being with a man who doesn’t believe in particularly because most men wouldn’t complex world of dating; instead it centers stantly pursing men who clearly have no in- marriage. In the movie, each character’s want to sit through a movie that revolves on reading the signs and following “the terest in dating her. story gets to shine while teaching a lesson, around decoding the male mind. You won’t rules” of interacting with the opposite sex. The book, however, consists mostly of however not all of them have a predictable leave the theatre with a warm fuzzy feeling In their book, Behrendet’s straightfor- letters submitted by women who are seek- happy ending. like with most romantic comedies, instead ward approach is not so much advice as it is ing guidance, and the film is several stories This is definitely a movie to check out you will leave the theatre a wiser dater, and a slap on the face. strung together. with a friend, especially if you have ques- hopefully with a more realistic perspective In the movie, his words of wisdom are The book’s advice is incorporated into tions about a particular guy in your life since on love. New panther flick for the young at heart Pink Panther 2 the world. I n s p e c t o r HHHHH The climax of the movie takes an unex- C l o u s e a u Harald Zwart pected turn. After the case seems to have (Martin) ap- Starring Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily been solved, the suspense increases pears lost in Mortimer, and Andy Garcia when inspector Clouseau comes a game of ‘Clue.’ Cour- By PAMELA alvarado to the conclusion that the thief has black mailed someone else tesy pho- Staff Writer and has managed to catch a to/ rotten- very unexpected person that he tomatoes. knew very well. com The Pink Panther 2, the sequel to 2006’s The comedy in this movie hit Pink Panther, is a fun-filled com- seems to be a bit arid and not edy and a family-oriented film for the many parts seem to really new year. crack anybody up. Taking place in France and Rome, The conclusion of the Inspector Clouseau (Martin) has a rela- movie generated a sign tionship with Nicole (Mortimer) which of relief to the audience. strengthens significantly from the first Overall, I give the mov- film to its sequel. ie thumbs up. Aside The plot is presented well and con- from the dim comedy tains particular scenes that are familiar lines, the plot was in- from the original pink panther movie. teresting and the audi- Expectedly, the movie begins with ence was energetic. another mystery to solve as precious ar- I recommend taking a plunge into tifacts are stolen from around the world, this movie to anyone with children or a one of the items being the valuable Pink younger sibling under the age of 12. But Panther Diamond. if that isn’t an option, I’d say opt out Inspector Clouseau and the dream of seeing this sequel and simply stick team must solve the crime, retrieve with the classics. the artifacts, and regain tranquility in 02.18.09 Advertisement The Rattler 23 24 The Rattler Sports 02.18.09

The Outdoor Coaching could ruin playoff opportunity Corner Series the four days on vacation than be involved in the ritual contest. By chris filoteo Regardless of Jackson’s attitude, the All- Sports Editor Star game has always been a mockery of competition despite its distinction as the showcase of the NBA. There is a saying about the weather in A reliable showcase for competition that Texas: “If you don’t like the weather, just coincides with the All-Star game used to wait ten minutes.” be the Spur’s Rodeo Road Trip, where the As a result of an unpredictable climate, team came together as a unit, and played many Texans can benefit from warm their fiercest basketball of the regular weather in February and March. season. There are numerous Texas State Since its inception in 2003, the Spurs Parks and Natural Areas within the have gone a combined 35-13 on the road surrounding area of San Antonio which trip, with it serving as the springboard to students can take their pets and family to three of the team’s four championships. enjoy a day outdoors. This is a great idea if you are financially limited to what you can do for fun and in “I hate being the all-star coach need of a break away from “city life”. because of the media frenzy that With spring break approaching soon, students can spend time fishing (if surrounds the game.” available), or find the perfect spot for a picnic. - Phil Jackson Texas Parks & Wildlife doesn’t charge NBA Los Angeles Lakers head coach a fee for fishing inside state parks, so friends and family can spend all day on the water. For the student who doesn’t have enough time to travel outside of San After the events on Feb. 3, this whole Antonio, Government Canyon State concept is now in jeopardy. How are they Natural Area is a great place to relax. supposed to coalesce? Located just outside of Loop 1604 and How are they supposed to get into Culebra, Government Canyon is the ideal championship form when the stars aren’t day trip for everybody. even allowed to perform? Popovich again faced this dreaded Even though Government Canyon While not on the bench, Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner look to tighten up their defense in a game situation on Feb. 11 in Toronto. This time is only open from Friday-Monday, the against the New Orleans’ Hornets. Photo/ Robin Johnson park hosts different activities free for he allowed his players to do what they are paid to do, but failed to win the game. the public. By chris childree Warriors, the night before the sideshow Perhaps the team lost this game because Hiking, exploring the canyon, learning Senior Staff Writer in Denver. about Native American bead works, the players were not used to the format He had two viable options: first, he following the Denver decision. geology of the canyon and overnight could have formulated a plan where two camping with a park ranger who educates The team may have been able to When a coach decides to “rest” all four of the four stars rested against the Golden pull off the win in Toronto had the stars campers on outdoor cooking, how to of his top players for an entire game during State Warriors while allowing the other two build a fire, and basic fishing skills. been more accustomed and ready for the most important road trip of the season, to rest against Denver, secondly he could the competition. The park is also known for its he conveys to his opponents that he doesn’t have rested all four against the low-lying beautiful landscape, which includes the Like Jackson, but for different reasons, plan his actions in advance. Warriors and put all the energy and focus Popovich probably hated what happened state flower: the bluebonnet. When the opponent is one of the most into defeating Denver. March is the best time to see the wide in Phoenix. The Spurs had two players elite teams of the league, the decision gives Instead, Popovich opted for a last second participating in the game on Sunday, Tim assortment of wildflowers the park has the impression that the coach is apathetic plan that guaranteed a loss while risking an to offer. Duncan and Tony Parker. towards victory. injury to Roger Mason, who had the entire But these players also participated There are bike trails available for Shockingly, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich load on his shoulders. students who like mountain biking also. in events the night before the game, the made this decision on Feb. 3 against the Popovich’s careless decision has equivalent of a back to back. All you need is a couple of friends and Denver Nuggets when he relegated Manu fractured the concept of competitiveness in your imagination to take advantage of Parker participated in the Skills Ginobili, Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and the NBA, which has already been roughed Challenge and Duncan teamed up with San Antonio’s resources. Michael Finley as bench warmers for the up by another respected NBA head coach, For me, there is no better time to be David Robinson and Becky Hammon game. This decision cost his team a win at a Phil Jackson of the Los Angeles Lakers. to defend their title in the Shooting outdoors than during the spring. pivotal point in the season. Jackson will travel to Phoenix to “sit in” Great weather, nice views, what more Stars challenge. The coach had many other choices if as “coach” of the Western Conference All- Thankfully, the decision for them to play of an incentive does a student need to he wanted to give his star players rest in Stars, despite the fact that he has openly escape the stress of school? is out of Popovich’s hands. order to avoid injury while maintaining the admitted to “hat[ing]” being the all-star He should use this break to pull himself team’s competitiveness. coach because of the media frenzy that together and realize the key to winning the Popovich could have planned ahead, surrounds the game. championship is in winning games with a before the game against the Golden State The fact is Jackson would rather spend full force. 02.18.09 Sports The Rattler 25 Building a strong base Aaron Thomas. The men’s basketball team The Rattlers have had some tough focuses on developing chemistry losses, but by learning from their mistakes and improving teamwork among they have come one step closer to reaching their goals. a group of mostly new players. Practices are essential for the team to bond and repetitive play-by-play routines help By michelle tello perfect the players. The team’s practices consist Staff Writer mostly of running their defense according to senior forward criminal justice major Ronald Tata. Unlike most of the basketball teams they Head coach Jim Zeleznak, who is in his have played, the men’s team is young and fourth season as the men’s head coach, and fresh. With only four returning players, the assistant Ian Ward constantly push their team has come far. players to box off, set screens, and rebound, “The season started slow, but it picked according to team members. up over time,” said junior marketing major Fast breaking is a strength the team has Jeff Steinbaugh. and uses when given the opportunity on the Having a young team has been tough on court. Although the team sometimes acts timid the Rattlers, making their overall record 12-10 when under pressure, they always play their as of Feb. 13. greatest until the last second of the game. However, as each member of the team has There is much dedication from all the started to know their fellow teammates, their players to get where they want to be, but chemistry has grown stronger. they know there is more work ahead of them. This chemistry has enhanced their game Although they know it will not be simple, on the court. According to team members, they know there can accomplish anything learning how to minimize their weaknesses with perseverance. and working together to increase each player’s The men had a rocky start adjusting to strength is improving. their new teammates and the system they “By practicing harder every day, play, but by focusing on their goals there everything will eventually come together,” is no doubt that the team will get where said freshmen forward undecided major they want.

Upcoming Men’s Basketball Schedule Feb. 23 @ Incarnate Word, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26 @ Texas A&M-International, 8 p.m. Feb. 26 v.s. Newman University, 8 p.m.

Top: Senior forward Ronald Tata battles for a rebound in a win over Oklahoma Panhandle State. Bottom: Freshman guard Marlon Smith drives baseline to the basket in the 77-50 win Feb. 12 at the Greehey Arena. Photos/ Robin Johnson 26 The Rattler Sports 02.18.09 Gold medals, or green thumb?

By brissa renteria fans and promised that it would top athlete. Senior Staff Writer never happen again. Recently, he lost his partnership Although Phelps is recognized with Kellog’s cereal, which refused for his many accomplishments, he to renew their endorsement with The crowd roared as the history- had a tainted record even before him when his contract expires at making athlete swam across the winning at the Olympics. the end of this month. finish line during the 2008 Summer In 2004, he was caught for USA Swimming also Olympics in Beijing, China. driving under the influence reprimanded him by withdrawing Autographs were signed in Salisbury, MD, at the age his financial support ($1,750 a and t-shirts were handed out, of 19. month) for three months and but it was just another race for After being charged, he suspending him of all competitions Michael Phelps. pleaded guilty and was given through early May. The 23-year-old swimmer eighteen months probation USA Swimming’s main concern returned home with eight gold and gave an apology after the was the hundreds of children medals in hand, a new reputation incident occurred. that participated within the and the greatest recognition an What kind of controversy does organization and looked up to athlete could achieve. this bring now that we see the Phelps as a role model. That was before the start other side of pressured athletes? Phelps was also one of the 12 of the uphill battle that For one, we now cannot rely Olympic athletes to sign the “My began after Phelp’s was seen on our supposed “role models” to Victory” pledge in July. smoking marijuana. abide by our nation’s laws. “My Victory” is a year-long “I engaged in behavior which The incident has turned pledge initiated by the U.S. Anti- was regrettable and demonstrated numerous Phelps fans away, which Doping Agency, and is aimed to bad judgment,” said Phelps in a entailed them to change their prevent athletes from using any statement on Feb. 1. perspective of him drastically. kinds of drugs, especially drugs ”I’m 23 years old, and despite “As an athlete, I do not think that may enhance performance. the successes I have had in the any different of him, but I definitely Although many of the pool, I acted in a youthful and in- lost a lot of respect for him as a organizations he was associated appropriate way, not in a manner person,” said freshman history with, like Speedo, have accepted that people have come to expect major Michael Schuetzler. his apology, others, like Subway, from me.” Along with this, Phelps has also have remained neutral in Phelps then apologized to his lost some of his commodities as a the situation.

Gold medalist Michael Phelps is in the media for all of the wrong reasons after a British tabloid printed a photo of him smoking marijuana out of a water bong. Courtesy photo/ wikimedia.org Athletes drug record

A list of athletes who have been in trouble for illegal drugs. 1) Nate Newton, former Dallas Cowboys player was busted hauling 213 pounds of marijuana through Louisiana.

2) Tennis star Jennifer Capriati was charged with possessing marijuana at a Florida motel.

3) Former University of Texas Heisman trophy winner Ricky Williams tested positive for marijuana in 2004 and again the following year.

4) Newly crowned Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes was arrested for marijuana possession last Oct.

5) Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda was pulled over in California with marijuana, cocaine and a syringe in his car in 2007. Source: time.com 02.18.09 Sports The Rattler 27

Winning the conference would allow the team the opportunity to compete in national tournaments. Conference championship is main goal for baseball team By ivonne aguilar Newspaper Poll. Senior Staff Writer When asked about the recognition, coach Migl said, “It doesn’t really mean anything until the end of the year. The big goal is to be conference champions.” In the 2008 regular season, the St. Mary’s baseball The team will travel to Odessa to face the University team finished with a record of 39-17 overall and 35- of Texas of the Permian Basin where they will play 14 in the Heartland Conference, which placed them double headers on Friday and Saturday February 13 in second place. Last year’s close finish at the top has and 14. fueled the team for this 2009 season. Their opponent is one of the toughest in the Athletic director and head baseball coach, Charlie conference. “It’s going to be a tight series,” said Migl. Migl said, “One of our goals is to win conference. The 2009 season looks promising for the baseball By winning Conference, it will give us a bid for the team and home games should be exciting for Rattler regional tournament. That has been our main goal fans. “We’d love for students to come out and sup- since we started in the fall.” port us. It would be great,” said Migl. I think we have Players want to improve their conditioning in preparation for the long season Conference championship is the first step to a good team for them to watch. We’d love to have ahead. Photos/ Robin Johnson achieve other important wins in regional and them there.” national tournaments. So far, the Rattlers have begun their season with wins in both non-conference and 2009 Heartland Conference Baseball Standings conference games holding a perfect record at the moment. School Conf Overall Streak Home Away “Our chemistry seems to be very good. The guys are playing hard, said Migl. 1. Texas-Permian Basin 5-2 7-3 W2 4-1 2-1 The coach is also cognizant of improvements. Incarnate Word 5-2 6-3 W1 6-3 0-0 “Our overall pitching and defense needs to get St. Edward’s 4-2 5-4 W1 5-4 0-0 better especially when we play top caliber teams,” he said. 4. Texas A&M International 4-2 5-4 W3 4-2 1-2 Ten new players will add to the 2009 roster and the team will return with all four starting pitchers. “We 5. St. Mary’s 5-3 7-3 L2 5-0 2-3 have a pretty good mixture of class. It allows us each year to stay balanced,” said Migl. 6. Newman 3-4 3-4 L1 0-0 3-4 The teams performance has earned them recognition among national polls. 7.Lincoln 1-5 1-5 L1 0-0 1-5 The Rattlers are ranked thirteenth in the nation in the latest PING! Baseball Division II Top 25 8.Oklahoma Panhandle St. 0-7 1-10 L10 1-3 0-7 Poll and fifteenth in the latest Collegiate Baseball 28 The Rattler Sports 02.18.09

THE HOT SEAT

Photo/ Andrew Riley Featuring: Rachel Calderon Women’s Tennis Captain Classification: Junior Major: Criminal justice, pre-law

Heartland Conference player of the week recipient last semester, Matt Vela, concentrates for a putt during practice. Photo/ Robin Johnson How well do you think you will do this season after a hard fall semester of conditioning? “Incarnate Word and St. Edward’s are always ranked Rattler golf teams shoot for new title in the top, so I would like us By Brissa renteria Skidmore said that Matt Vela had the lowest work, either. to be up there with them.” Senior Staff Writer scoring average from the men’s with an average Their spring season practices started about a of 73.31. month ago, from 3 to 6 p.m. every day. What CD is in your car? On the women’s team Amanda Anderson Their golf team matches are on Tuesdays at “A random mix of Sublime, Rage Whenever people think of golf they had the lowest scoring average of 81.50. the Republic and Thursdays at the Dominion. Against the Machine and Indy may instantly think of Tiger Woods, but One of the main reasons the athletes maintain The next tournament is on February 23rd at music. It is always a surprise what about in a smaller community like their record is because of Wes Skidmore’s The Republic, which is hosted by St. Mary’s. what song will be next.” the university’s? extensive coaching experience. The Rattler golf team has some stars of He has been a coach for 40 years in a What is your personal their own, including senior Amanda Anderson number of areas: baseball, track, football and Upcoming Schedule: Men tennis goal this spring? who was named player of the week in the now golf. “I struggle in doubles matches Feb. 23 @ St. Edward’s Invitational, Austin, Texas fall and has participated in the women’s He has been coaching at the university for because I feel I am not as good March 2 @ TAMUC / Crawford Wade four fall tournaments, which she received seven years now, three of those years were with when I am playing singles. I Invitational, Pottsboro, Texas a top ten rank in each tournament while the women’s golf program. bring my partner down when I winning one. He proudly states that they have gone March 9 @ East Central / Red River make a mistake and I don’t want Another former player of the week recipient to nationals three times and to regionals Intercollegiate, Thackerville, OK to disappoint anyone. I also want is senior Matt Vela, who received the honor seven times. to be the best captain I can be.” twice in the Heartland Conference. With that being said, what is in the future for The men’s golf team placed fifth and seventh the team this spring semester? What sport would Upcoming Schedule: Women in the last two tournaments. The women’s team “We received a new transfer student you be playing if you placed sixth and twelfth. from Texas Lutheran, Jeff Rein. I can see that Feb. 23 Lady Rattler Round-up, San Antonio, Texas didn’t play tennis? “I am hoping to compete for the conference he will be a positive addition to the team,” “If it wasn’t for tennis, I March 2 @ St. Edward’s Invitational, Austin, Texas championship to get a chance to go to said Skidmore. would be running track.” regional’s,” said Coach Skidmore. The golfers, although a small team, do March 9 @ Incarnate Word/ River City Reflecting on last semester’s outcome, Coach not have time to take a break from their hard Classic, San Antonio, Texas Who is your favorite professional player? “I like Venus Williams.” Recent game results What are your plans once you WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Softball: MEN’S BASKETBALL: BASEBALL: graduate? Feb. 12 Oklahoma Panhandle State Feb. 13 (#8) Southeastern Oklahoma Feb. 12 Oklahoma Panhandle State Feb. 13 @ Texas-Permian Basin “I want to become a civil rights W, 60-49 [20-2] State L, 1-4 [3-7] W, 77-50 [12-10] (Game 2) W, 4-1 [7-1] lawyer, or practice family law.” (Game 1) L, 4-6 [6-1] Feb. 7 @ St. Edward’s Feb. 13 Northeastern State Feb. 7 @ St. Edward’s Feb. 10 @ Texas A&M-Kingsville W, 67-65 [19-2] W, 9-2 [3-6] W, 74-65 [11-10] W, 17-7 [6-0] Compiled by Chris Filoteo