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Your last34,000 projected chance to cast ballots in Cameron County to vote By Héctor Aguilar good turnout. It looks like we are going Spanish Editor to be reaching 19,000 and that is for early voting alone. That would put our and Alejandra González projections at 34,000 or above [for early Staff Writer voting and Election Day].” Nearly 18,000 registered voters in In the 2008 presidential election, 39,209 Cameron County had cast ballots as of last residents of Cameron County participated Thursday in early voting for the Nov. 2 in early voting and an additional 20,000 General Election, officials say. voted on Election Day. Roger Ortiz, elections administrator On Tuesday, 82 polls in Cameron for the county, projects that the number County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., of early voters will increase even further including the one in Cardenas Hall South. by today, the eve of the Nov. 2 General For this midterm election, Texans are Election. choosing a governor, lieutenant governor Early voting began Oct. 18 and ended and attorney general, among other last Friday. Totals were not available at statewide elected officials. press time. In Cameron County, voters will select their next District 27 U.S. representative. Mirtha E. Cárdenas/Collegian “They have thrown my projections Carmen Rangel and another campaign volunteer hold signs for candidates Wednesday afternoon in front of away,” Ortiz said last Thursday, referring • See ‘Voting,’ Page 13 the Brownsville Public Library on Central Boulevard. The library is one of 82 polling places in Cameron County. to the early voter turnout. “I would say a Election Day is Tuesday. A rap in faith Registration begins Tuesday By Rene Cardona Jr. academic adviser. Staff Writer The news about mandatory academic advising has been plastered all over the Midterms, papers, countless pages of place, including in The Collegian and at notes have all led to this: registration, so the Student Government Association’s you can do your classroom labor all over meetings since September. again in January. Graduate students and Dual Enrollment But, before you nap in front of your students don’t require academic advising, computer, waiting for Scorpion Online to so out of the other 11,600 students, about open up its door to your future, be aware 5,000 are estimated to have gone through that things have changed. Staggered advising so far, according to Claudia registration has been tweaked and, even Heimmermann, director of Academic if you’ve paid your parking tickets, you • See ‘Registration,’ Page 12 may have a block if you haven’t seen an Hop on the bus! ‘Scorpion Metro’ to take off next semester By Alejandra González a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Staff Writer Veronica Mendez, associate vice president for Facilities and Planning told, TSC One Brownsville Urban System bus trustees at their Oct. 21 meeting. will transport students around the Fort UTB/TSC students, faculty and staff Brown campus while another will carry will not only have free access to Scorpion them between the main campus and the Metro but also to the Brownsville Urban ITEC Center beginning in January, under System’s entire route, Mendez said. The an agreement approved by the Texas service will be funded by the federal Job Southmost College trustees last month. Access and Reverse Commute grant and a The Scorpion Circulator will take a contribution of $188,200 from UTB/TSC 10-minute route around campus stopping at for the first year. The grant is renewable. key areas. BUS’ Route 14 will be extended In her presentation, Mendez noted a from the International Technology, suggestion from sophomore education Education and Commerce Center to the major Bianca Alicia Brooks published

Michelle Serrano/Collegian Fort Brown campus. Called the Scorpion Sept. 20 in The Collegian’s “What’s Your Sophomore business major Jairo Rios raps his faith along with his band, First Luv, during Thursday’s Connector, this route will stop at Cardenas Beef?” concert on the Student Union lawn. The concert was hosted by the Baptist Student Ministry, which served Hall North every 30 minutes. Brooks said, “If they could have a Scorpion Metro, as the transportation hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks. • See ‘Board,’ Page 7 system is called, will operate between 7 Page 2 • November 1, 2010 Homecoming 2010 The Collegian Time to don your orange and white Your guide to this week’s events By Rene Cardona Jr. Spirit Rally and picnic. Be sure to wear the Scorpion Riders Homecoming Parade, Staff Writer your orange and blue for the rally. which is open to the entire community. On Friday, the All-Scorpions Reunion Riders are to meet at the Sunrise Mall Get ready for food and fun because the will “showcase everything UTB/TSC parking lot by Dillard’s at 7 a.m. Scorpions are coming home, so don your does,” Campirano said. All the schools Coffee with the President will follow orange and blue for the many events that and colleges will have booths with hands- at 9 a.m. in the Free Speech Area behind will fill this week. on activities. Robots and a crime scene Gorgas Hall. “Homecoming is an opportunity to really investigation setup are among the exhibits. “There will be breakfast breads, coffee- rally around our campus community, build There will be hors d’oeuvres, giveaways -very informal,” Campirano said. “It’s a school spirit and make that connection and yearbooks from the 1940s to the ’90s. meet-n-greet. Dr. [Juliet V.] García will between our students, staff and our The event starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Arts be there. We’ll have some of our TSC alum,” said Marisa Campirano, director Center lobby. trustees, our alumni board. … It’s really of alumni relations. “Homecoming ... is At 7 p.m. the same day, an Alternative an opportunity to put a face to a lot of the an opportunity to invite our community to Homecoming Dance, sponsored by names we see.” come out and celebrate with us.” Communities Handling the Advancement At 10:30 a.m., a scavenger hunt and a The Scorpions Forever Homecoming and Networking of Gender Equity, will be tour of the campus will be activities for 2010 festivities begin Thursday with the held in the Student Union’s Gran Salon. A those curious to see how much the campus campus golf cart parade at 10:30 a.m., black-and-white theme will characterize has changed. during which departments, offices and the evening along with music and food. “We’ll have the athletic bus, so it’s going student organizations will show their Tickets will be sold in the Endowment to be of our entire campus, both new and school spirit. Any students who want to join Courtyard from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and historic, and that’s going from Coffee the parade should feel free to do so. About Tuesday. Tickets are $5 for singles and $8 with the President to the bus [that] will be 20 golf carts will start by the Arnulfo L. for couples. At the door, tickets will be $7 parked at the Oliveira Library [parking] Oliveira Memorial Library and head down and $10, respectively. lot,” Campirano said. the Paseo to the Recreation, Education and “We’re targeting the alternative The Golden Scorpions Reunion Kinesiology Center. population, which is GLBT, but of course Luncheon (see below) will follow at noon A mechanical bull, a disc jockey and everyone is welcome to the dance,” said in the Arts Center, and the Distinguished food will follow the parade at 11:30 a.m. Michael Padron, president of CHANGE. • See Page 15 on the REK Center field as part of the The fun stretches into the weekend with ‘Homecoming,’ Golden Scorpions to reunite Saturday By Christine Cavazos Collegian Editor Frances García Muñiz attended Texas Southmost College from 1958 to 1960 and is excited to reconnect and remember the good ol’ days with friends. García Muñiz will be among about 75 alumni who will attend UTB/TSC’s Golden Scorpion Reunion Luncheon, which is part of the university’s Scorpions Forever Homecoming celebration that kicks off Thursday. The reunion, scheduled at noon Saturday in the Arts Center, is for those who attended TSC during the 1959, 1960 and 1961 school years. García Muñiz, who is a retired Scorpio Yearbook Photo Texas Southmost College students hang out at a beatnik party. Brownsville Independent School District kindergarten teacher, told The Collegian Alumni Relations Director Marisa De Peña wants alumni to see how in a telephone interview that she is looking Campirano said university officials want many improvements the university has forward to the reunion. alumni to know that even though they have made throughout the years, not only in its She found out about the luncheon through graduated, they are still part of the UTB/ aesthetics but also in its education. a friend who lives in New Mexico. García TSC family. “To me, the most important thing is the Muñiz will be attending the luncheon with “We are using this opportunity to invite opportunities that are now being offered to a group of friends. back all of those who attended in that our students,” De Peña said. “I want them “We are all excited because we are going time period, so, they can see the campus to see what’s happening now and to get a to see each other and see what we are doing again, remember the old days and have chance to visit.” with our lives and what has happened since an opportunity to reconnect and see what The luncheon will take place in the Arts then, how things have changed from then everyone is doing,” Campirano said. Center’s Gold Hall which will be decorated to now,” she said. Graciana De Peña, who is executive with old yearbook photos. García Muñiz received her associate’s director for Kids Voting for UTB/TSC’s Tickets to the luncheon are $25 each and degree from TSC and graduated with a Institute for Public Service, is a member are still available. For more information, bachelor’s in education from the University of the TSC Class of 1960 and is helping call Campirano at 882-7990. of Texas Pan-American. organize the luncheon. Distinguished alumni to be honored Saturday

UTB/TSC Office of News & Information Two longtime educators, an internationally recognized band and a former mayor are the 2010 recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the University of Texas at Brownsville Alma Cardenas-Rubio Jose “J.J” Guajardo Ruben Edelstein Del Castillo band and Texas Southmost College. concert at the 14th Alma Cardenas-Rubio, the Del Brownsville’s Besteiro Middle School annual Brownsville Latin Jazz Festival’s Castillo band, Ruben Edelstein and Jose and was recognized by H-E-B Food Capitol Theatre Street Party on Oct. “J.J.” Guajardo will be honored during Stores Inc. with the 2010 Excellence 10. UTB/TSC President Juliet V. García the Scorpions Forever Homecoming at in Education Award-Secondary and Terry Tomlin of the Department of 2 p.m. Saturday in the Arts Center. School State Principal. She earned her Fine Arts made the presentation. Activities include reunions, athletic bachelor’s degree in liberal arts in 1993 Students and teachers describe events and tours. and a master’s degree in educational Cardenas-Rubio as committed and Del Castillo was honored with the dedicated to education. She is principal • See ‘Alumni,’ Page 15 award during the Del Castillo band’s The Collegian On Campus November 1, 2010 • Page 3 SGA fills VP of public relations position By Rene Cardona Jr. monetary assistance with the club’s “Cram Staff Writer ’n’ Jam” on Dec. 3--a music show with several bands to help students relax before The Student Government Association finals begin the following Monday. Instead appointed a new vice president of public of paying $5 at the door, students can bring relations and provided an update on the a toy that will be donated to a toy charity, Student Funding Committee’s application which is still to be decided. process at its meeting last Tuesday. Rosalinda Rangel, SGA vice president Jennifer Espinales formally resigned her of administration, told Solitaire to wait post as senator for the College of Science, until the Student Funding Committee Mathematics and Technology to accept finishes its review of applications, “so that SGA President Jorge Muñoz’s appointment way you know exactly how much money as the vice president of public relations. you’re going to be [needing], and then if “We’ve been missing a vice president you still need some money … you present for public relations and from working a resolution to the Executive Board of the with many of you and speaking to the student government and then we’ll see if Executive Board, speaking to the advisers, we can help you out with that.” we came down to the conclusion that we Rangel said the Student Funding need one. … We drew the conclusion that Committee has 20 applications from we were going to give that position to Ms. Leslie Barrientos/Collegian student organizations seeking cash and explained why distribution has lagged. Espinales,” Muñoz said. Sophomore biology major Jennifer Espinales is sworn in as vice president of public relations by SGA President Espinales acknowledged the SGA Jorge Muñoz during last Tuesday’s meeting. “We’re in the process [of reviewing],” needed the position to be filled so the Rangel said. “It’s just that there are a lot of organization could keep in contact with Joe Lee Rubio, who was rejected by the have been … trying to keep up to date with organizations asking for money and we’re The Collegian and the student body, saying SGA as graduate senator and asked for posting agendas before the meetings, so at trying to be as thorough as possible.” she wanted to offer her services to promote reassessment of his application at the Oct. least … concerned students who have any UTB/TSC President Juliet V. García is the SGA. 19 meeting, spoke during the “Let Your issues with your agendas can come and now on Facebook, Rangel said during her Muñoz then swore her in, concluding Voice be Heard” portion of the meeting. He make comments. report. with the senate’s applause. said he was concerned about transparency He also asked that proposed resolutions “She’s going to be posting questions During the “President’s Welcome” because agendas and resolutions are not be posted at the same time as agendas so on our Student Government Facebook portion of the meeting, Muñoz encouraged posted on the organization’s Website. that students may see them before the SGA account, and I just want to invite everybody members of the senate to carry a sandwich “I went to the SGA Website, and there meetings. to answer those questions,” Rangel said. board to inform the student body about is no place on the Website where you have Carlos Solitaire, vice president for the “Be a participant; keep it simple; keep it early voting and the Nov. 2 General posted resolutions that have been passed or Student Radio Club, also spoke during • See ‘SGA,’ Page 9 Election. agendas,” Rubio said. “In past SGAs, they the student forum and asked the SGA for Serial Killers 101: an in-depth look By Dayna Lee Levin made two appearances at 1 Sports Editor p.m., and another more detailed lecture at 7 p.m. “I am the most famous person in all A total of 550 students attended the of humankind.” lectures. Now, you are wondering who has Walking into the Gran Salon in the the boldness of making such a strong Student Union, many students seemed statement. Perhaps it is one of the perplexed. They were interested and many celebrities plastered all over the curious as they waited to see what was media; but, you may be surprised when in store for them. you find out that the face behind this After a warm welcome by Student statement comes from the notorious Life Director Sergio Martinez, Levin cult leader Charles Manson. was introduced to the crowd. Manson was convicted of murder Considering the topic of the lecture and conspiracy to commit murder in was of a grisly nature, many students

1971. were surprised to see that Levin, who Alexandra Gracia/Collegian Last Wednesday, Jack Levin, the has studied serial killers for more than Jack Levin, the Brudnick professor of sociology and criminology at Northeastern University, points to a photo of Brudnick professor of sociology three decades, remains with such a journalist Geraldo Rivera (left) and Charles Manson during the lecture “Serial Killers: Up Close and Personal and criminology at Northeastern light sense of humor. with Dr. Jack Levin” Thursday night in the Student Union’s Gran Salon. Manson and four of his followers University in Boston traveled to UTB/ He began the lecture admitting he murdered actress Sharon Tate, her unborn child and six others in the span of two nights in August 1969. TSC to present a lecture titled “Serial understood his resemblance to Albert Quickly drifting from his humorous hear: his knowledge of serial killers. Killers: Up Close and Personal with Einstein, among other celebrities and anecdotes, Levin began to speak about Dr. Jack Levin.” cartoons. what everyone in the audience came to • See ‘Killer,’ Page 14

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Check out the Arts Center Dump Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell people might say that in the military you our votes don’t count!” “I would like to invite all the students We often look back at decisions made don’t have the right to say you are gay, In the 2008 Cameron County primaries, … to come and go to the concerts at the in the past and say, “What were they just as you don’t have the right to say you only 21,814 people voted. That’s not Arts Center because thinking?” How stupid segregation seems are straight. The difference there is that a too bad until you consider that the total the artists, the to us now, how obvious it is to us that straight man doesn’t have to live in fear population of registered voters is 170,000. p e r f o r m a n c e s women should have the rights equal to of losing his job if somebody finds out he In other words, only 10 percent of the total are such a good those of men. One day this debate over is straight. Does a gay man living under voting population voted. That is why this quality that it’s DADT (Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell) will join DADT have the same luxury? disease must be stopped. worth it. … Go the ranks of past mistakes that seemed like As for contracts, my grandfather signed I ask you again, do you want things to explore those a good idea at the time. One day, people a military contract but that doesn’t mean he improve in the Valley? types of events will look back at us and wonder how we signed on for racism. My mother signed a If voter turnout remains at 10 and that way you could have ever thought that this policy of military contract but that doesn’t mean she percent, things won’t. When Austin and can have a more discrimination was right. signed on for sexism. No contract in the Washington, D.C., decide where they’re cultural enrichment for It is easy to say “let’s keep this policy world can make those things right just as going to bring investment (and jobs) to, yourself. What I see is that [students] because it works” when you have never no contract can make homophobia right, voter turnout is a crucial consideration. are only motivated because they have to tried anything else. The military has tried either, and anybody who thinks it is right If Amarillo or Texarkana provide more have a credit for a class and not because many things in the past that have “worked” for their brother to lose his job because he votes than Brownsville or Harlingen, guess they really want to appreciate different only to find that a change of policy worked is gay doesn’t understand the meaning of where the money’s going to go to? Not us, type of art.” even better, and doing things in the name brotherhood. certainly. of cohesion is often nothing more than And if your concern is that money is Luis Mendez pandering to prejudice. Until 1948, blacks Rainbow S. Coan going to be mismanaged by the county or Graduate music student in the armed forces were forced to be Senior communication major city, guess what? You can change that, too! segregated in the name of cohesion. The The officials sitting in the county and city military gave into racism instead of setting Your vote is a powerful weapon commissions are held accountable to us. If an example and standing up to racism. The Rio Grande Valley is a great place to you don’t like the way the commissions are Expand your playlist When my mother joined the Marine live, but it doesn’t take much to realize that running things, vote them out! “I just would like to encourage all Corps in the early ’70s, it was a long- we could be a lot better in many areas, and The vote is the single greatest weapon students from here in standing policy that a woman could not be to me, the question I want you to consider given to the American people and we, as the Valley to get like a Marine and a mother. If my mother got today and tomorrow is, do you want to the a county and as a city, haven’t used it in a more educated pregnant, the military expected her to get Valley to continue to move forward, or do long time. This weapon serves to remind m u s i c a l l y out or get an abortion. Apparently, having you want it to stagnate? politicians that we give them their power, because there children was a freedom that only women If you want progress, if you want to that they’re accountable to us, and that is a lot of good were supposed to forgo if they were to help change the way things are in Austin if we aren’t happy, we can easily find music out there, serve their country. This policy wasn’t and Washington, D.C., then get out there someone else to lead us. like classical, reversed until 1975. and vote, or at the very least get out and But we can’t remind our local, county r o m a n t i c , All these policies were said to have encourage others to vote. and state officials of that if we don’t vote. modern, by very “worked” but now it is commonly If you love the status quo, you can stay It’s time do the right thing. good composers. … A lot accepted that this sort of standardized at home/work on Tuesday and ignore the of students only listen to the radio. … racism and sexism was not only wrong but needs of your country, and if you want, Hugo Esteban Rodríguez Castañeda Sometimes we forget about classical detrimental to the military service because you can pretend that your individual vote Alumnus, UTB/TSC ’09 music, music that is worth it to listen it discourages such people from joining. doesn’t count. to. I would to encourage all students to Keeping DADT does nothing but give a But let me tell you one thing: It does. attend concerts by different performers.” A single vote makes more of a difference government seal of approval to bigotry and Correction homophobia in the armed forces, while than you might give it credit for. Why? An article published in the Oct. 18 Juan Torres discouraging good men and women from Because it shows that you care for your issue of The Collegian reported that Senior music major joining because they happen to be gay. country. It shows that you care for your the School of Business has to meet The one thing I can agree with [in future and for the future of your children. 121 accreditation standards, as set by --Compiled by Rene Cardona Jr. Enrique de la Garza’s letter to the editor, If you don’t vote and go around believing the Association to Advance Collegiate --Photos by Rene Cardona Jr. Oct. 25] is the statement that sexual that your vote doesn’t count, guess what’s Schools of Business and that the school is orientation is trivial. It is so trivial and has going to happen? People will believe expecting a peer review team in January so little to do with a person’s effectiveness you, and the disease will spread with the 2011. In fact, there are 21 standards and in the workforce, that it should not be the end result that for every person who says, the peer review team is expected to visit basis for military personnel losing the job “My vote doesn’t count!” there are several campus in January 2012. they have committed their life to. Some dozen other people going, “Hey, he’s right, The Collegian Politics November 1, 2010 • Page 5 Political ads surge, broadcasters benefit in 2010 By David A. Lieb companies and all other sectors, according don’t typically see many commercials in found that the number of interest group ads Associated Press to the Television Bureau of Advertising, an presidential elections because they lean in gubernatorial races rose by 227 percent industry trade group. solidly Democratic or Republican. from a similar period in 2006. SEDALIA, Mo.--Josh Vannoy has heard For television viewers, however, the A bevy of hot issues--the federal health In Colorado, a neck-and-neck U.S. the complaint from customers bringing barrage of ads accusing politicians of care overhaul, climate control legislation Senate race and affordable media rates TVs to his repair shop. He’s even heard being out-of-touch, corrupt liars can get and state budget cuts--have ensured that have made the contest tops for out-of-state it when delivering a brand, new TV. The overwhelming. business groups, environmentalists and political spending. Ad buys there indicate problem: the persistent static of this year’s When Vannoy recently delivered a public employee unions have a stake in the that, on average, each targeted voter will political advertisements. television to the home of an elderly woman, election. see a commercial 74 times this week. To gripe about the onslaught of ads has she had one pressing question. And it’s easier for those groups to get In northeast Ohio’s 16th Congressional become an American election tradition. “She wanted to know where the mute involved. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling District, outside groups were advertising But this year, people really have more to button is,” said Vannoy, 33, the general earlier this year opened the way for more than the candidates themselves, first- complain about. manager of A-1 Television Service of corporations and unions to run ads about term Democratic Rep. John Boccieri and Even while exploiting the Internet Sedalia. “She said, ‘I just mute it when all candidates and struck down a law that Republican challenger Jim Renacci. And and new media to sway voters, political the commercials come on, because I’m so banned them from sponsoring issue ads in the ads were more brutal. A union-funded campaigns in the midterm election are sick of the negative ads.’” the final days before anelection. ad declares: “There are lemons and then relying heavily on old-fashioned TV ads, The central Missouri region where About $2.4 billion was spent on political there’s used car millionaire Jim Renacci.” which are capable of reaching all parts Vannoy works has been blanketed with ads ads in 2006, and about $2.7 billion in 2008, But the negative ads can be effective of the electorate, whether it wants to be for competitive races for the U.S. Senate, said the Campaign Media Analysis Group, if they provide information of concern reached or not. House, state offices and several ballot which monitors ad buys. This year, the to voters, said Ken Goldstein, a political Ads in U.S. House and Senate races have initiatives. Those spots display the very group projects that to reach $3 billion. science professor at the University of risen 50 percent; in gubernatorial races, latest in the art of provoking outrage. Local television stations for the first Wisconsin-Madison. they’ve more than doubled, according to Democratic Senate candidate Robin time are expected to reap 10 percent of “They’re not destroying our democracy, figures from the Wesleyan Media Project, Carnahan is “hurting seniors.” Her their total annual revenues from ads about they’re not evil by nature,” Goldstein said. which analyzes ads. Republican rival, Roy Blunt, is “sticking candidates. “That being said, they’re not automatically With so much money being spent, no it to us.” An ad targeting longtime “We were worried given the economy effective.” part of the day or the dial is now exempt. Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton shows him that there wouldn’t be enough money to But while some ads work, others can At one typical television station in central uttering the bleeped-out phrase “stick it fuel the advertising” this election, said Jack leave a voter reeling. Missouri, site of several fiercely contested up your a--”. Meanwhile, his Republican Poor, vice president of strategic planning “It’s just like you’re exhausted at the races, the spots start with the 5 a.m. News challenger, Vicky Hartzler, “walked away at the Television Bureau of Advertising. end of every political season,” said Victor at Sunrise, continue through “The Price from our troops.” Instead, “we’re going at record rates.” Santiago, 42, a retail supervisor in Miami, Is Right” in midmorning, “The Ellen What has caused the ad surge? Rosemary Bennett, general sales where gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott DeGeneres Show” in the afternoon, and on Mostly, it is the large number of manager at Denver’s KOA-AM Newsradio and Alex Sink are bludgeoning each other. through the late-night talk shows. competitive races. As many as 100 House talk station, said her station has had to --Associated Press writers Kristen Wyatt The political ad blitz has been an seats are in play as Republicans seek to win turn away some potential clients.“A lot of in Denver; Meghan Barr in Cleveland; John economic stimulus for broadcasters. In back a majority from Democrats. Add to regular advertisers have just gone dark in Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; Christine Armario in October alone, campaign commercials that 37 Senate races plus 37 gubernatorial October” because of higher rates, Bennett Miami; Rachel La Corte and Curt Woodward in Olympia, Wash.; and David Espo, Jim are expected to account for 30 percent of contests and the result is an advertising said. Kuhnhenn and Phil Elliott in Washington, D.C., local television stations’ revenues--putting influx in heavily populated places such Part of the growth in political ads comes contributed to this report. politics ahead of auto dealers, cell phone as California, Texas and Illinois that from outside interest groups. One analysis Page 6 • November 1, 2010 On Campus The Collegian Collegian B r i e f s Election Day at 2 p.m. Thursday in the SET-B third-floor MTV contest Tuesday is Election Day. Voters may conference room. For more information, MTV and the College Board Advocacy call Veterans Upward Bound Program The Collegian is the multi- cast ballots between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. in and Policy Center are sponsoring Cardenas Hall South. Voters will decide Director II David F. Rivera at 882-7127. “Get Schooled College Affordability media student newspaper serv- races for Texas governor, lieutenant A Veterans Information Fair will take Challenge,” a contest aimed at increasing ing the University of Texas at governor, judgeships, among other state place at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 in the Endowment financial aid awareness. The contest Brownsville and Texas South- offices, as well as for Cameron County Courtyard. Organizations taking part in is open to current and future college most College. The newspaper judge. For more information, call the the fair include the Texas Veterans Land students. To enter, students must create a is widely distributed on cam- Cameron County Elections Department Board, Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, digital tool that will make it easier to locate pus and is an award-winning at 544-0809. Vets 4 Vets, Veterans Upward Bound and apply for financial aid, especially member of the Texas Intercol- Business degree workshop and the Career Services Department. for those in lower- and middle-income legiate Press Association. The Student Success Center will The event is sponsored by UTB/TSC and families. Three finalists will be chosen in present a workshop titled “What Can I the U.S. Army. For more information, call early 2011 and will have the opportunity Do with a Degree in Business?” from 2 Program Director II David F. Rivera at to work with a professional design firm to 3 p.m. Tuesday in Cardenas Hall North 882-7127. to develop their vision. Voting on MTV. Editor Collegian 104. For more information, call 882-8292. Jazz band tour com will determine the winner who will Christine Cavazos Registration schedule The Central Queensland University’s be awarded $10,000. Entries must be The Office of the Registrar jazz band of Australia will perform submitted by Dec. 17 at http://www.mtv. Collegian Online Editor announces the Spring 2011 registration at UTB/TSC as part of its American com/partners/get_schooled/index.jhtml. Pablo Guerra schedule: Tuesday, registration begins Universities Tour at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Counseling clinic services for undergraduate students who have Student Union’s Gran Salon. Admission is The Community Counseling Clinic, an Collegian Webcast Editor completed 90 or more hours and all free. For more information, contact Senior instructional laboratory of the Counseling Michael Peña graduate students; Nov. 8, registration Academic Adviser Larissa F. Quijosa at and Guidance master’s program, serves begins for undergraduate students who 882-8955. individuals, couples and families from Spanish Editor have completed 60 or more earned Health care reform conference 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday Héctor Aguilar hours; Nov. 15, registration begins The Lower Valley Chapter Affiliate through Dec. 4. For more information, for undergraduate students who have of the Society for Human Resource call 882-7792 or send an e-mail to ccc@ Sports Editor completed 30 or more earned hours; Nov. Management will conduct the 12th utb.edu. Dayna Lee 29, registration opens for all remaining annual Conference on Health Care Scantron distribution Advertising Manager students. Students may obtain the number Reform and Other Employment Issues Students may pick up free Scantrons in Jimena Evia of hours completed via Scorpion Online- at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the Holiday Inn, the Student Government Association -Satisfactory Academic Progress (S.A.P.) 3777 N. Expy. Tickets are $20 for students office, located in Student Union 2.16. The link. and $100 for non-students. For more limit is two Scantrons per student. For Advertising Representatives information, send an e-mail to Assistant more information, call 882-7897 or send Melissa Ramirez Patron of the Arts The Chamber Ensembles will perform Professor Jennie Johnson at jennie. an e-mail to [email protected]. Lucia Regalado at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Arts Center, [email protected]. Microsoft workshops followed by the Rio Bravo Brass Poetry and poster contest The User Support Services Staff Writers Ensemble at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each The Student Success Center’s Career Department offers free training by Daniel Beltrán for each concert. For more information, Counseling office will sponsor a poetry appointment on Microsoft Office to Rene Cardona Jr. call 882-7025. and poster contest in observance of students, faculty and staff. For more Alejandra González The Trumpet Ensemble, Chamber National Career Month. The theme is information, call Damaris Gutierrez at Cleiri Quezada Ensemble and Woodwind Quintets “Celebrating My Career Dreams.” 882-7442 or send an e-mail to seminars@ Stephanie Reyes will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday in the The deadline to enter is Nov. 16. For utb.edu. To register go to http://blue. Arts Center. Tickets are $5. For more more information, call Career Counselors utb.edu/usslabs/workshopsitefiles2010/ information, call 882-7025. Monica Hernandez or Frank Coulson at calendars.html. Scorpion seniors arrival 882-8292. Free Speech Alley Copy Editor UTB/TSC’s Office of Admissions Water volleyball A Free Speech Alley will be held at Rene Cardona and Recruitment will conduct Scorpion Campus Recreation sponsors water 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Endowment Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the volleyball from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and Courtyard. The topic is “Should you Photographers Education and Business Complex. High Thursday at the REK Center pool. Bring Vote?” Students are welcome to come and Leslie Barrientos school seniors and adults who want to your swimsuit. For more information, express their views on voting on Election Mirtha E. Cardenas return to school have this opportunity to contact Aquatic & Events Coordinator Day. For more information, contact Alexandra Gracia explore programs of study and financial Jamie Barnhill at 882-5977. Associate Communication Professor John Christopher Peña aid. The event will be a preview of Civic Engagement Scholars meeting Cook at [email protected]. Scorpiontation. For more information, The Civic Engagement Scholars club contact Admissions Assistant Director meets at 5 p.m. every Friday in the Cueto Cartoonist Emma Cerbin-Garcia at 882-8806. Building, 1301 E. Madison St. Interested --Compiled by Daniel Beltrán Michelle Serrano Veterans activities students are welcome to attend. For more Jennifer A. Wood, acting chief of information, call Matthew Paul Gomez If you would like your organization Secretary II mental health for the Veterans Affairs at 551-0345. or department news published in The Ana Sanchez Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care Philosophy Club meeting Collegian’s Briefs section, call Daniel System, will present a workshop for The Philosophy Club meets at noon Beltrán at 882-5143 or send him an e-mail Student Media Coordinator faculty and staff titled “Postsecondary every Friday in the Barnes & Noble- at [email protected]. Susie Cantu Education and Returning Veterans: Starbucks patio. For more information, PTSD, TBI and the Experience of War” contact Luciana Morales at 589-1633.

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Following reported that his Honda Acura Integra was and Safety Department, which sent a staff are among damaged when the driver of the pickup member to dispose of the syringe. Address: the incidents truck he was parked next to opened the At 12:32 p.m. the same day, Student The Collegian r e p o r t e d truck’s door and struck the car. The damage Health Services called Campus Police Student Union 1.28 by Campus was estimated at $300. after a student accidentally swallowed a 80 Fort Brown P o l i c e At 11:22 a.m. Oct. 12, a student reported bee. Emergency Medical Services checked Brownsville, TX 78520 between Oct. that the hood of his vehicle was scratched the student’s vital signs and all appeared Phone: (956) 882-5143 11 and 15. while it was parked at the International normal. Fax: (956) 882-5176 At 10:59 Technology Education and Commerce At 11:40 p.m. the same day, an officer e-mail: [email protected] a.m. Oct. Center. The damage was estimated at $50. was dispatched to The Village at Fort 11, a visitor At 11:11 a.m. Oct. 13, a student reported Brown because a young man and woman caught her that a Chevrolet Trail Blazer backed out were arguing. The female student said she © 2010 The Collegian foot in a pot hole and fell near Lot H. of a parking space in Lot U and struck his did not want the man at the location. The The visitor refused emergency medical Plymouth Neon. The driver of the SUV left man was escorted to his vehicle and left the The University of Texas at services. the area. area. Brownsville and At 2:45 p.m. the same day, a staff At 11:46 a.m. the same day, a student At 9:28 a.m. Oct. 15, a staff member Texas Southmost College member requested a Campus Police officer found an insulin syringe on a classroom reported that he was threatened by a co- at the University Boulevard Library when desk in the University Boulevard worker. she felt threatened by a student. Classroom Building. The student’s At 3:30 p.m. the same day, a student professor called the Environmental Health --Compiled by Alejandra González The Collegian On Campus/Community November 1, 2010 • Page 7 Students ‘make a difference’ Obituary Jorge E. Navarro, professor in community cleanup By Stephanie Reyes Jerzy Mogilski, an associate Staff Writer professor and chair of the Mathematics By Alejandra González the Rev. Armand Mathew, who said a Department, described his colleague Staff Writer prayer for students’ safety. Jorge E. Navarro was remembered as “a person with a very nice sense About 400 students took part as having a sense of humor and an of humor, very enthusiastic towards On Oct. 23, Brownsville’s Lincoln in the event, including freshman e n t h u s i a s m teaching mathematics.” Park was filled with college students communication major Abby Martinez. for teaching Mogilski said Dr. Navarro made eager to help out in the community for “I’m glad that I can be part of it and mathematics. an impact on UTB/TSC by “his “Make a Difference Day.” can’t wait to start working,” Martinez Dr. Navarro, enthusiasm for teaching [and] helping UTB/TSC students and faculty said. “I drank coffee and everything to an associate create a graduate program.” members gathered at 8 a.m. at the be awake.” professor in “He was very strongly involved in park, located on University Boulevard, Ethel Cantu, UTB/TSC’s associate U T B / T S C ’ s hiring new faculty and was involved in to spruce up different parts of the vice president of Academic Affairs; Mathematics mathematical research,” he said. city by removing graffiti, picking up Jorge Muñoz, president of the Student D e p a r t m e n t , Mathematics Lecturer Luis Sanchez litter, painting and cutting grass where Government Association; and District 4 died of cancer Oct. 21. He was 61. called Dr. Navarro’s death “a real loss needed. City Commissioner Edward Camarillo A memorial service was conducted in to the department.” expressed their gratitude to the students The event began with Associate the Education and Business Complex’s “[He was] a very qualified instructor, Communication Professor Louis Falk, for helping out the community and Salon Cassia on Oct. 25, led by Deacon very capable,” said Sanchez, a former who organized the event, introducing making a difference. George Terrazas of Saint Luke Catholic student of the associate professor. “His “I think that it’s great of our teachers Church in Brownsville. … office was always open for any to ask us to help,” said sophomore Dr. Navarro was born in Monterrey, student, always tutoring people and communication major Guillermo Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on Jan. 16, helping students.” Saldivar. “It’s more motivation when they give you extra credit. You know, 1949. In 1964, at age 15, he enrolled He said Dr. Navarro’s math classes sometimes students won’t do it because at Texas Southmost College and was were always engaging. it’s too early in the morning and on a a student here until the summer of “He was always doing examples Saturday, or they don’t want to be out 1966, according to a news release on the board, was always asking for in the sun.” from the UTB/TSC Office of News & participation from the students,” He was part of a group of about eight Information. Sanchez said. “He would always have students who were building an adobe He received a bachelor’s degree a little anecdote here and there every so wall at Lincoln Park. in mathematics from Chicago’s often about his experiences, especially The decorative wall will surround Loyola University and a master’s with working with statistics. That the community garden and will feature and doctorate in mathematics from would liven up the class, so it wasn’t a the names of donors and supporters as Northeastern University in Boston. He boring class.” well as artwork by local artists, said Joe taught at the Instituto Tecnológico y Dr. Navarro’s interests included Boswell, outreach director of the Rio de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey model airplanes, astronomy and Bravo Wildlife Institute. Boswell said and at the Universidad Autónoma de anything that was remote-controlled, the wall will be 2½ feet high and will Nuevo Leon, Mexico, for a number of his son said. have a planter along its top. years before coming to UTB/TSC in Besides his son, Dr. Navarro is Asked if she does community service Fall 1995. survived by his wife, Ana; daughter,

Alexandra Gracia/Collegian on her own time, sophomore art major Asked what made Dr. Navarro decide Alejandra; and grandson, Bryce. Freshman UTPA psychology major Alicia Alvarez Andrea Vasquez replied, “I try to, but to teach at UTB/TSC, his son, Luis (from left), freshman Elva Saldaña and junior most of the time I don’t know what is Silva, replied, “He had friends that he communication major Noe Gasca begin gardening going on. I found out about this one by went to school with; he actually started at Lincoln Park Oct. 23 for “Make a Difference Day.” my teacher.” college at age 15 here.”

Board of the Brownsville Early College High Gay pride! Continued from Page 1 School in partnership with the University of Texas at Brownsville/Texas Southmost shuttle that could go from the one end to College is to guide and motivate all the other, even if it’s just every half-hour students to graduate in four years with a or so … that would save me a lot of time high school diploma, an associate’s degree, … and there won’t be the issue of what if and experience as a community volunteer.” something happens to me or other people “[The] remainder of [the] project’s that might not be able to stand being out in construction and operating costs will this heat so much.” be funded by Brownsville Independent The board approved the schematic School District,” Trustee David Oliveira design for the Brownsville Early College said. High School on the UTB/TSC campus. In other business, the board: Architect David Mendez, of the firm --approved a utility easement to the Gomez Mendez Saenz Inc. in Brownsville, Brownsville Public Utilities Board for the said the facility, which is estimated to cost research zone. $5.6 million, will have 17 teaching stations --voted to take no action on the proposed

Leslie Barrientos/Collegian and is designed for 425 students. sale of 9.4 acres of land in River Center UTB/TSC CHANGE club Vice President David Hernandez (left) and member Carol Arita attend the “Hopefully, by December we will start Plaza. South Texas Democratic Vote Rally on Monday at a vacant lot on Central Boulevard. construction,” Mendez said. --tabled review of the deferred The Office of Facilities and Planning maintenance and capital improvement said the construction is expected to be plan for Fiscal Year 2011 at the request completed by Spring 2011. of UTB/TSC Provost Alan Artibise, who Sing, sing, sing! Currently, the Brownsville Independent suggested that the plan be presented at School District operates the Early College the next meeting of the Physical Facilities High School at its building on Palm Committee. Boulevard. The next meeting of the board is scheduled at 5:30 The BISD’s Website states “the mission p.m. Nov. 18 in the Gorgas Hall boardroom.

Christopher Peña/Collegian U.S. Army Capt. Leonel A. Peña directs the All-City High School Choir during practice before their Oct. 23 performance at the Arts Center. Peña is the conductor of the Army’s Soldiers Chorus. Page 8 • November 1, 2010 On Campus The Collegian Dances, skits and signing draw crowd to ASL Talent Show

By Alexandra Gracia First place went to Carol Linan for “This year, we added a DJ, who Staff Writer her skit “Agency Interpreting”; second added the bass to the sound system so place, Isidro Ramos, for his skit “Out the deaf people in the audience could There was a full house for the fourth on a Date”; and third place, Ricky actually feel the music when someone annual American Sign Language Talent Guzman, for signing “I Can Only was singing,” Landa said, “because I Show, held Oct. 23 in the Student Imagine” by Christian group MercyMe. know a lot of the campus systems don’t Union’s Gran Salon. The People’s Choice award was given have that bass.” “About 260 people attended,” to sophomore communication major When asked to participate in the said Rosemary Landa, interpreter Oscar Gutierrez for his performance talent show, Gutierrez said he did not coordinator for UTB/TSC’s Office of of “The Evolution of Dance,” in which know sign language and did not think Disability Services. “Last year, we had he interpreted the dance moves made he could do it. During the talent show, 150 people attend.” famous by Elvis Presley, Michael he noticed a few of the contestants did The masters of ceremonies were Jackson and the GS Boys, among not know sign language. Joseph Lara and Michael Ponce, who others. “They know what’s going on,” he introduced the 22 contestants. The acts Hiring a disc jockey was one said. “It’s not like they’re different and ranged from hip-hop dances to skits difference between this show and they don’t understand what’s going on about the hardships of communication. previous ones, officials said. just because of their disabilities.” Landa said she did not have to persuade students to take part in the talent show. “We didn’t really have to convince them,” she said. “I think students get excited about the idea of being a part of celebrating their language.” Freshman communication major Oscar Gutierrez The talent show was the final event dances to a variety of popular songs. Gutierrez was in the university’s observance of a crowd pleaser and received the People’s Choice Accessibility Awareness week. award.

Leslie Barrientos/Collegian Photos Brownsville Independent School District speech therapist Jessica Lambert, sophomore computer-aided drafting technology major Isidro Ramos and Mario Garcia perform a skit titled “No Patience” during the ASL Talent Show held Oct. 23 in the Student Union’s Gran Salon. The Collegian On Campus November 1, 2010 • Page 9 SGA Mari Fuentes-Martin, associate vice Scholarships Continued from Page 3 president for Student Affairs and dean of students, later took the floor during the The Voice of Democracy Audio Essay and 26 and have a high school grade- polite.” “Advisers’ Corner” and said the Texas Competition is available to non-foreign point average of at least 2.5. Contact Earlier in her report, Rangel brought up Higher Education Coordinating Board, students who are younger than 20 years your high school academic adviser or the winter semester classes UTB/TSC will which supervises all the colleges and of age. Students must voice their opinion campus military science department for offer, which will begin Jan. 4 and end Jan. universities in the state, is accepting in a three-to-five minute essay based on more information. 13. The course schedule is linked through applications for its student position on its the theme, “Does My Generation Have The Gloria and Joseph Mattera Blackboard’s homepage. Rangel said she board of trustees. Also, the University of a Role in America’s Future?” The National Scholarship Fund for contacted the Financial Aid Office to find Texas System is taking applications for a deadline to apply is today. For more Migrant Children is available to youth out how a student can pay for the classes. Student Regent. Fuentes-Martin said she information, visit http://www.vfw.org/ who have a recent history of movement “If you qualify for the Pell Grant for less will be sending out the applications and index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150. for agricultural employment, financial than half-time, you’d be able to be awarded interested students can contact her for The Scholarships for Elementary need and scholastic potential. There is $480 to use for the winter semester, but assistance in applying at 882-5140. Education Students is available to no deadline for applications, which take note that those $480 will be taken “It is very important,” she said. “UTB from your spring semester Pell Grant,” she junior, senior or graduate students who are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. has not had a student regent yet. Others said. have declared an elementary education For more information, visit http://www. schools have. It would be nice if you guys To qualify for a Pell Grant, if you are major. Students must submit their migrant.net/migrant/sch-mattera.htm. were the first.” going to take less than half time, a student’s résumé, official transcript and a letter The Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Absent from the meeting was Senator at estimated family contribution has to be less of 500 words or less explaining what Program is available to students Large Cynthia Medina. than $2,200 if winter semester classes are three traits they believe they have that who are enrolled in classes for which to be covered by financial aid. will make them successful teachers. the college receives tax support. The The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. For student must provide certification more information, visit http://www. from the Department of Assistive and nancylarsonfoundation.org/. Rehabilitative Services of status as The 2011 Zonta International blind or deaf and fill out the “Special Amelia Earhart Fellowships are Programs Payment Authorization” form. available to women registered in a full- For more information, go to http://www. time doctoral program in a qualifying collegeforalltexans.com. area of science or engineering who The Valley Initiative for demonstrate a superior academic record Development and Advancement at a recognized university and provide (VIDA) is available to residents of the evidence of a well-defined research Rio Grande Valley who are 18 years of program in aerospace-related science. age or older. Students must be eligible to The deadline to apply is Nov. 15. For work in the U.S. and be underemployed more information, visit http://www. with family responsibilities and earning zonta.org/. less than $7.50 per hour or unemployed The Army ROTC College Student with family responsibilities. For Scholarship is available to high school more information, visit http://www. students planning on attending a four- vidacareers.org/index.htm. year college program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 --Compiled by Daniel Beltrán

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Club spotlight irtha e Crenas/CoLLegian Members of the Society for uman Resource Management include front row, from left Secretary Aldo de la Cruz, Treasurer Griselda Muoz, Adviser and Assistant Professor Jennie Johnson, President Roanna Rosas and ice President Irving Saldivar. Back row Frank Chavez, Triana Ramon and Sylvia Paz.

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Registration that is cited by Diana Ramirez, a junior Continued from Page 1 respiratory therapy major. “Some people work, so they don’t have Advising. time to go check into academic advising, “Even though registration begins so I don’t see a point,” Ramirez said. next week, students can still make As for registration, students will register appointments to come and meet with us, in order of seniority--the number of credit and we can provide the appropriate course hours they’ve accrued--instead of their ID recommendations,” she said. number. Because registration starts Tuesday, “There were a couple of concerns Heimmermann realizes it may get a bit regarding our student population that hectic. some students thought it was unfair--if you “Despite all of those efforts, I think had been a participant of an early college there’s still going to be those students who program or a Dual student--that you would say, ‘I’ve never heard about this,’ until have priority based on the issuance of they actually get the block,” she said. “I the student ID, compared to that transfer think we’ll see higher numbers [this] week student who may have already been a … but we’re prepared to deal with that.” senior and has a number they just received Some may wonder why mandatory as a new student,” said Rene Villarreal, advising emerged and what its aim is. associate vice president for Enrollment Heimmermann says it’s a combination of Management. things. So, registration begins Tuesday “We want to increase persistence in for undergraduate students who have graduation rates, so I think that’s the completed 90 or more hours and all reason we decided to do it,” she said. “I graduate students; Nov. 8, students who think there’s a need for it because we have have completed 60 or more earned hours students who take classes with no real will register; Nov. 15, registration begins purpose--they’re not part of their degree for undergraduate students who have plan or program of study.” completed 30 or more earned hours; Nov. Diana Ramirez, a freshman social work 29 registration opens for all remaining major, said advising has helped her. students. “I think it’s great because they pay If you don’t know how many hours more attention to you … and they give you’ve completed, visit Scorpion Online me advice on what to take next semester,” and click on the Satisfactory Academic Ramirez said. Progress (S.A.P.) link. But, others see it as superfluous. Registration labs will be available “We are given our degree plan to from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the the Arnulfo follow it and if we follow it, we are able L. Oliveira Memorial Library every to graduate,” said sophomore respiratory Wednesday beginning Nov. 10 courtesy of therapy major Laura Galvan. “We don’t Enrollment Management. necessarily have someone telling us what to do. We already know what to do.” Not having enough time is an excuse The Collegian On Campus November 1, 2010 • Page 13

Clinton told the crowd. Voting Before he arrived, Cameron County Continued from Page 1 Democratic Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa Longtime Democratic incumbent Solomon and Democratic candidates encouraged Ortiz is being challenged by Republican people to vote. Blake Farenthold and Libertarian Ed “You need to get out there, get your Mishou. family out there. … Don’t forget that when Incumbent Republican Carlos Cascos tough decisions were at the table, [U.S. is being challenged by Precinct 2 Rep.] Solomon Ortiz was there,” Hinojosa Commissioner John Wood for the county said. judge’s seat. Hector Uribe, a candidate for Texas Land In the Brownsville Independent School Commissioner who used to practice law in District, trustee positions 1, 2 and 4 are up Brownsville, also addressed the crowd. for grabs. “We want to make sure that we get every Starting Oct. 18, voters were able to vote single vote out there,” Uribe said. “… We early at the polling place in Cardenas Hall can win, we can win but we need your help. South. It remained open until 6 p.m. Friday. … We can do it; we can show Cameron As of last Thursday, a total of 858 ballots County to be the leader.” had been cast at the campus polling site. Linda Yañez, who is seeking re-election Teri Reyes, the supervisor for the campus to the Texas 13th Court of Appeals, joked polling place, said Oct. 25 voter turnout about the windy afternoon. “can always be better. It started off really “Despeinada, but, I’m here,” said Yañez, good and it slowed down a bit, and we are Cleiri Quezada/Collegian who has been on the court since 1993, hoping it will pick up again.” Former U.S President Bill Clinton addresses the crowd at the South Texas Democratic Vote Rally in when then-Gov. Ann Richards appointed Brownsville. Also shown is U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas). Evelyn Escobedo, a junior respiratory her. therapy major who voted on campus, said pointed out another problem. small business, incorporate clean energy Bill White did not attend the rally, but having an early voting location on campus “I don’t think people are very motivated bills and bring manufacturing back to sent his daughter, Elena White, to represent “makes it a lot simpler. You don’t have to here, [or] are very interested in voting, and America.” him. wait in long lines, you don’t have to take I don’t think they understand the difference Clinton, who was dressed in a pink “This election is about Texas’ future, it’s time out of your schedule because you can that it makes to vote,” Saldaña said. “Get button-down shirt, light blue tie and navy about our kindergarteners. … This election do it in between classes and stuff.” out there and find out, learn about who’s blue slacks, flew overnight from Mexico is about putting ordinary Texans first, However, she said, more signs running. Your vote does make a difference City where he was promoting the William putting South Texas first,” Elena White announcing the location of the polling site even though a lot of people think that one J. Clinton Foundation. said. “… [Bill White is] a guy who works could have been placed at the Life and vote doesn’t make a difference, but it does He said he is grateful to have Ortiz as hard y va a representar a todos los que Health Sciences Building. when it all adds up.” his friend. hablan español.” Senior biology major Sandra Saldaña Hispanics have to get out there and vote, “I feel so strongly about him, [and] about John Wood said, “The county office is said Rebecca Olivares, a senior psychology Bill White, who was a great member of my going to turn Blue. … I’m counting on you, major. administration,” Clinton said. [Bill Clinton is] counting on you, we are “Without the Hispanic vote there is not White, the Democrat seeking to unseat counting on you, so get out there and vote.” going to be much change,” Olivares said. Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Nov. State Rep. Eddie Lucio III (D-San The midterm election brought former 2, served as deputy energy secretary of Benito) also encouraged attendees to vote. U.S. President Bill Clinton to Brownsville Energy under Clinton. “What an exciting crowd. … Vote early on Oct. 25 to stump for Rep. Ortiz. The ex-president thanked South Texas and get all your family members and Clinton focused on jobs, small businesses for being good to him and to his wife, friends to vote early. Go Democrats!” and education as he campaigned for fellow Hillary Clinton, currently the secretary of Lucio said. Democrats at the South Texas Democratic state in President Obama’s administration. vote rally held on a vacant lot on Central “I love you, and I want you to do well,” Boulevard, across from the Brownsville Public Library. Hundreds of people turned out for the rally. On education, the former president said the United States fell from No.1 to No. 9 in the world because people are scared that a college education is getting too expensive. However, with the student loan policy change made under the Obama administration, “everybody has got an absolute legal right to pay that loan back as a small percentage of your income, never more than 10 percent,” he said. “We are going to go back to No.1, unless the other guys win,” Clinton said. “If you John Wood, who is challenging Republican incumbent want America to work, you better vote for Carlos Cascos for Cameron County judge in the Nov. Solomon Ortiz.” 2 General Election, urges Democrats to vote. He said that in order to get more jobs in the United States, “we need to work with U.S Army veterans demand a veterans hospital during the Democratic Rally Oct. 25. Page 14 • November 1, 2010 On Campus The Collegian

Academic Advising Alert: Killer mass murder and serial murder, Continued from Page 3 Levin replied, “When we find out about a serial murder and the killer Selecting your major From the beginning of the lecture, he is on the loose, that terrifies us. A or dread the thought of speaking in front made sure it was clear that the serial By Academic Advising Team massacre is no challenge at all to law of the class? Asking yourself these types of killers seen on TV, movies and in enforcement. The killer is there, he Are you still unsure about what major questions can help point you in the right books are not what a serial killer looks already confessed, he probably called to pursue? While this may be one of the direction of a possible career. Also consider like in real life. 911 and has blood all over his hands. most important decisions you make, keep your interests. Finding a major that highly “People don’t understand the A serial killer is the greatest challenge in mind that you’re not the only student interests you means you are more likely to difference between fiction and reality,” to law enforcement; he is a sociopath, having trouble deciding your educational be successful in the classroom and in your Levin said. he won’t confess, there is very little future. Studies show that 20 percent to 50 career. His passion for raising awareness physical evidence and there is no crime percent of freshmen are still undecided --Income: For many of you, this on the nature of these violent people scene. That is why it is so difficult for about their major and more than half of may be the most important factor when is strong, and he blames society as law enforcement.” all college students change their mind at determining your major! Explore the a whole for giving serial killers the Levin’s take on behavioral profiling least once throughout their college life. income that graduates with your intended attention they seek, saying, “We are is not particularly positive saying, Choosing the right major for your intended major are currently earning; the results guilty, guilty of giving these monsters “Behavioral profiling is not very career pathway is a personal decision are usually surprising. Keep in mind that what they crave.” effective at all. I can’t give you a and many factors must be taken into money is not everything; you should find a When recalling his interview with number, but I can tell you this: The consideration when deciding. job that is both fulfilling and enjoyable. A Manson, Levin said, “The big question distinction between the organized Reviewing these critical factors can quick Google search can provide a variety I had for him was if he really gave and disorganized killers isn’t helpful, provide direction as you reach your of resources. the order for the murder. He claimed because about 75 percent of all serial ultimate goal. Here are some aspects to Remember that some majors, specifically he never gave the order. That, in a killers are organized.” consider carefully: math- and science-based programs of study, moral sense, makes little difference. --Employment Opportunities: Freshman nursing major Sean require that specific classes be completed He told me that his followers knew Remember, the overall goal of a college Longoria was among those who early on to ensure timely graduation. that it would please [Manson] and education is not only to obtain a degree, Once you’ve made your decision, or if attended the lecture. they did. He didn’t need to give the but also to help you find employment! you need some guidance in deciding, “I’ve always been interested in command. However, if he didn’t give Finding a great job should be your No. 1 please visit with your academic adviser to these kinds of things, it’s something the command, he’s not guilty, and goal. Consider the job opportunities in the review degree plans available and receive fascinating,” Longoria said. “I didn’t shouldn’t be in prison. Perhaps morally region where you plan to live and assess assistance setting your educational goals. expect this many people to come. … I responsible, but not legally. However, what careers are most needed and in high You can reach the Academic Advising gained a lot from the presentation, but his problem is that no one believes a demand. Center at (956) 882-7362 or by e-mail at I didn’t expect to hear what he said; I word he says. … There are hundreds --Interest and Skills: Assess your [email protected]. We’re here to didn’t know a serial killer thinks this of people not in prison, who would do skills by examining your strengths and help! way.” anything for Charlie. Excuse me, they weaknesses. Are you a good public speaker In an interview with The Collegian, call him Mr. Manson. And they say it Levin said he tries hard to separate with great respect. It scares me more work from home. than anything he did. What are these “I have gotten threatening phone people going to do if he tells them to Rockin’ the arts calls, nasty letters, and even visitors kill?” from organized crime in my office,” Levin continued the presentation he said. “At home, I have an unlisted recounting his interviews, sharing number, floodlights that surround my his knowledge of the many serial house, among other precautions. … killers that never gained fame, saying, Psychologically, it is not as easy as it “A pathological liar isn’t a very sounds.” convincing or compelling witness to Hanging onto his every word, his own crime.” students were invited for a question- He also dissolved the eight myths and-answer session after the that many people believe about serial presentation. killers. Ten minutes of questions turned into The first myth that Levin cleared 30, with Levin answering all of the is that murder is almost always questions. committed out of jealousy, profit or for “People came expecting to get revenge. scared but realized it was more of The other myths: Serial killers look an academic lecture,” Martinez said. and act like the monsters in Hollywood “However, everyone stayed and it motion pictures; most serial killers seems like everyone enjoyed the event. are insane; childhood suffering is the … For us at Student Life, it is about major factor in the development of trying to meet student needs, and see serial killers; serial killers really want what interests the students.” to get caught; most serial killers travel Levin has written and co-written Alexandra Gracia/Collegian from city to city and state to state; several books, including “Mass behavioral profiling is an effective Patrick Garcia, J.P. Chapa and Robert Godinez of the Young Maths perform at Galeria 409 Oct. 23. The Murder,” which he co-wrote with Young Maths will be headlining the “Cram ’n’ Jam for Tots” hosted by the Student Radio Club Dec. 3 in crime-fighter; and we are experiencing criminologist James Alan Fox in 1991. the Student Union’s Gran Salon. an epidemic of serial killers. Asked about the difference between The Collegian On Campus November 1, 2010 • Page 15 Alumni college. Based in Austin, they have College, later renamed Texas Southmost university and an entire community. Continued from Page 2 been honored with numerous awards College, in 1937. Guajardo attended Texas Southmost and have toured around the world with Guajardo is known in the Brownsville College in the 1970s. He is the social and a master’s degree in educational such musicians as Styx, Don Henley community as the “Godfather of studies district coordinator for the leadership in 1999 from UTB/TSC. and Willie Nelson and have provided Chess.” In 1989, he was teaching at Mission Consolidated Independent The Del Castillo band began as a CD music for director Robert Rodriguez’s Brownsville’s Russell Elementary School District. project for relatives in winter 2000 and movies. School when he began to teach chess to The recipients are also scheduled is now an internationally known group Edelstein founded Brownsville’s a group of mischievous students hoping to attend the All Scorpions Reunion that blends flamenco, rock, Latin, blues United Way in 1955 and was the city’s to motivate them. The principal saw the from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday in the Arts and world music. mayor from 1975 to 1979. President of impact the game made on the students, Center lobby. Four members of the band--Albert Edelstein’s Better Furniture from 1946 and Guajardo became the sponsor of the For more information, visit Besteiro, Mark del Castillo, Alex to 2008, he has amassed an extraordinary school’s chess club. In 1993, the school the UTB/TSC Scorpions Forever Ruiz and Mike Zioli--played in the list of accomplishments. His family won its first state chess tournament Homecoming 2010 Website at http:// university jazz bands in the 1980s and was one of the first to establish a as well as in the next six consecutive www.utb.edu/vpia/alumni/Pages/ even though he did not attend, Rick del scholarship endowment at UTB/TSC. years, spurring a chess movement HomecomingWeekend.aspx. Castillo spent as much time at the junior Edelstein attended Brownsville Junior that changed an elementary school, a Homecoming Brown campus. During the 9:30 p.m. The anniversary will “celebrate all of booths.” Continued from Page 2 tour, 50 participants will hear the tales of the achievements that our community “We’re going to have entertainment, what occurred at the historic Fort Brown university has had over the last 20 years we’re looking at trying to get a hypnotist Alumnus Awards will honor Ruben buildings, with ghost stories woven in. For and really celebrate all the things we have to come out,” she said. “… We want to Edelstein (Class of 1937), Jose “J.J.” another 50 whose quench for scare isn’t set out to do for the next,” said Meloney get student bands to play because we want Guajardo (Class of 1976), the Del Castillo satisfied, an investigation for ghosts will Linder, associate vice president of something going from the time we show up Band--composed of Mike Zeoli (’94), begin at 11 p.m. Marketing and Communication. ’til the time we go to bed at night.” Mark del Castillo (’94), Rick del Castillo, “This is an exclusive event,” Campirano “There are a series of events throughout Another highlight: A Flickr account (’80)--and Albert Besteiro Jr. (’85 and ’96) said. “If you do not have a ticket, you the year,” Linder said. “The exact schedule will be set up where students, and faculty and Alma Cardenas-Rubio (’93 and ’99). cannot join in. … If we sell out of tickets, is still being determined.” and the community will post their photos The latter event is open to the public, as we will open up spots on Friday the 5th.” One of the anniversary’s larger events, that they may have of some of their is the dessert reception that will follow the Get your ticket at the Regiment House. which is tentatively set for the second week favorite events over the last 20 years to awards. Participants will meet at the Oliveira of April, will be a community weekend. the anniversary Website--or even before Then, the moment of truth: The men Library. “There’s going to be music, tours, that--any photos they have from when they and women’s soccer teams will battle 20th anniversary plans we’re going to get all the schools and attended, Linder said. Northwood University for the Red River Because next year is the 20th anniversary colleges involved, so there’s going to be Students interested in getting involved Athletic Conference Championship. of the partnership between UTB and TSC, a lot of different activities throughout with the anniversary may call Linder Admission to the game is free for students, next year’s homecoming will be different. campus,” Linder said. “We want the entire at 882-7999. If being part of Scorpions staff, faculty and children under 12, $5 “We will have an even bigger and better community to really experience their Forever Homecoming 2012 committee for adults, $3 for middle and high school homecoming to join in with the anniversary community university because it’s our appeals to you, call Campirano at 882- students. The homecoming court will be year,” Campirano said. “So we want to community that has allowed us to be all the 4332. announced and crowned during halftime of have much more student involvement. things that we have become and allowed For more information on the anniversary, the women’s game. … We’re going to put together a student for our growth.” visit www.utb.edu/20years. For more If the suspense of the game didn’t shake committee to really help us identify where Campirano said the university will information on Homecoming, access your senses, join a late-night ghost tour it is that our students want homecoming to be closed to traffic to accommodate a http://www.utb.edu/vpia/alumni/Pages/ and investigation on UTB/TSC’s Fort go.” “carnival atmosphere … with games, food HomecomingWeekend.aspx. Page 16 • November 1, 2010 The Collegian The Collegian Arts & Entertainment November 1, 2010 • Page 17 Rowing to America: Life is but a dream By Héctor Aguilar we never really know the struggles Spanish Editor immigrants go through until you put yourself in their shoes,” Lucas said. “Rowing to America: The Immigrant Ornelas agreed. Project,” a set of four one-act plays on the “It feels wonderful,” she said. “I’ve immigration experience, hit the stage of been wanting to act for so long and it’s the SET-B Lecture Hall Oct. 22, 23 and great that we get to do it on such a difficult 24, and had the audience falling out of subject, especially now with the whole their chairs laughing as well as provoking Matamoros [violence] thing going on.” serious thought about the matter. Ornelas said the end of each play has a Seven UTB/TSC students brought cynical idea that America is perfect. humor and thought to this set of plays “I really hoped it opened people’s eyes commissioned by the Playwrights Theatre to the fact that this country is the greatest of New Jersey and directed by John country to other people,” she said. “People A. Cook, an associate professor in the think that America is, you know, the land Communication Department, and his of the free and home of the brave, and I assistant, junior communication major M. just hope that all of us get motivated to Elaine Cockins. keep it that way and to not have it crumble “Dead Bolivians on a Raft,” by down.” Guillermo Reyes, takes a humorous Cook said: “The plays are pretty approach to the dynamics of an immigrant brutally honest about how difficult it is, family. Sophomore Sarah Ornelas plays Alexandra Gracia/Collegian the immigration process, the challenges Lili, the daughter who has just written a Sophomores Sarah Ornelas (left) and Normalinda Reyna perform in the one-act vignette “Dead Bolivians on a faced by undocumenteds, the influence of Raft” Oct. 22 in the SET- B Lecture Hall. play about a Cuban immigrant family that the cartels in the other countries, the risks through her journey. The girl says she shall large sum of money that Harris offers as will be presented to the public. When she that some people take. There’s even some row to America and find her sister’s lost a test. Despite the extravagant claims and informs her parents, they decide there is satirical comments about the American smile. She is convinced that upon arriving nonsensical talk, such as being oppressed no one better but themselves to play the Dream not being for everyone, not being to America, all her problems will dissolve. and not being able to sell his most famous parts of the parents. for those who are struggling to build a The sister is played by sophomore nursing cookies, Ali becomes a U.S. citizen. Sophomore Normalinda Reyna and better life. There’s certainly the wonderful major Mitzy de la Fuente and the mother “A Mule in JFK,” by Keith Glover, was English and communication junior satirical comment about how once [illegal by Ornelas. a satiric mixture of comedy and reality. Daniel Muñoz portray the parents. They immigrants in the play] become legal, “Famous Ali,” by playwright Robert Emerging from a black body bag, Ramona, have their own ideas about the play and they’ll look down on new immigrants, Clyman, was one of the most humorous a deceased “mule” played by sophomore change all the details from what they which is something that we need to pay of the night. Ali Rashid, an aspiring psychology major Priscilla Jerez, retails were originally. The parents, for example, attention to.” Afghani immigrant played by Daniel her failed attempt at smuggling cocaine suggest that instead of a Cuban family Funded by a Ford Foundation grant, Muñoz, and the “love of his life,” into the U.S. and her hope of achieving the traveling on a raft, it should be a Bolivian this set of plays served to promote the LaToya, a young Puerto Rican played by “American Dream” to a joint-smoking, family, not realizing that the latter is a Difficult Dialogues Initiative to enhance sophomore communication major Deidre off-duty airport security guard played landlocked country. The play ends as Lili the understanding of difficult or polarizing Chaisson, find themselves in the U.S. by Reyna. They share their opposing is persuaded to make changes and allows topics, he said. Immigration and Naturalization office views of what America offers. Ramona them to rehearse for the play. “My intention is to have a theatrical trying to convince Harris, an immigration says that the United States is the land of In the dramatic “Rowing to America,” production every year that focuses on the by playwright Kitty Chen, senior official played by Cook, of the legitimacy opportunity. Reyna disagrees, saying that issues that we face in the [Rio Grande] communication major Stephanie Lucas of their relationship. Throughout the play, although she was born here, she would Valley, like immigration, and gender and plays the role of a young girl rowing to the immigration official probes Ali and like to pack her bags and leave. ethnicity and poverty issues,” he said. LaToya for information to verify that their The actors in this set of plays were America in a small boat at night. The Cook said Communication Chair Sharaf relationship status is indeed real. pleased to have been a part of the memories of past days with her sister and Rehman is leading an effort to create an The audience burst into laughter as production. the abuse the latter underwent, even losing active theater program. her teeth, are all retold by this young girl LaToya trades her “one and only” for a “I thought it was amazing because

What puts you in a good mood? “Listening to music, talking to friends ’Scopes: Written in the stars and playing video games.” What is your best physical feature? Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Keep in “My smile.” By Melissa Ramirez upid’s mind that locking yourself out of your What type of music do you listen to? Staff Writer car isn’t the worst thing that can happen. orner “I listen to mostly anything and very Aries (March 21-April 19): Maybe As the weekend nears things will surely little rap.” procrastinating isn’t such a bad idea; What movie do you watch over and turn around. C working under pressure may have better Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Only a over? “Amélie.” results. What is your lucky number? “Eight.” few more weeks left of books and class. Taurus (April 20-May 20): This What is your favorite snack when Enjoy it while you can or just pray for week, the clock is on your side. You will watching movies? “Popcorn, the semester to go by faster. have time for whatever comes your way. definitely.” Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Finals Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s time Do you believe in premarital sex? are just around the corner, so hit the to shake things up in your world! “Yes.” library and get plenty of rest. Cancer (June 22-July 22): This What sets you apart from other Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): week, listen to your heart rather than people? “My personality; I’m very quiet Caffeine this morning is definitely the your intellect when it comes to important and shy.” key. Your energy this week will keep What are you scared of? “Sharks and decisions. you going for anything. extremely large open fields.” Leo (July 23-Aug. 23): Hint of the Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): What Who is your idol? “My grandfather.” week: Dress for comfort and get back you achieve this week will pave the way Do you prefer giving or receiving? into your study habits. You don’t want for even greater success in the future. “Giving.” to be left behind during class. Pisces (Feb. 2-March 20): Some What was your dream job when you Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22): Holidays things are better left unsaid this week. were a kid? “I always wanted to be a are getting closer, so you might want to Let’s focus and enjoy the good things in teacher.” keep your bucks in your pocket for as life. Free association quiz: long as you can. Daniel Beltrán/Collegian Nintendo: “Zelda” Name: Daniel Montalvo VH1: “Reality” Age: 22 Love: “All” Classification: Sophomore Cinema: “Relaxing” Major: Bilingual education New York City: “Buildings” Zodiac Sign: Leo --Compiled by Daniel Beltrán Visit Us: What is your dream? “I would say just graduating and teaching kids.” If you would like to be featured in www.utbcollegian.com Do you believe in love at first sight? Cupid’s Corner, call Daniel Beltrán “No.” at 882-5143 or send him an e-mail at [email protected]. 1 de noviembre del 2010 • Página 18 Noticias en español The Collegian Estudiante La última oportunidad para votar Se proyecta que habrá 34,000 votantes en el Condado de Cameron de hoy Por Héctor Aguilar Editor de español y Alejandra González Reportera Alrededor de 18,000 votantes registrados del Condado Cameron ya habían sometido sus votos el jueves pasado en las votaciones tempranas para las elecciones del 2 de noviembre, dicen los funcionarios. Roger Ortiz, el administrador de las elecciones del condado, tiene proyectado que el número de votantes de avance incremente para hoy, en víspera de las elecciones generales del 2 de noviembre. Las votaciones tempranas comenzaron el 18 de octubre y terminaron el viernes pasado. La cantidad total no estaba disponible a la hora de prensa. “Han sobrepasado mis proyecciones, anoche cuando concluimos las votaciones, ya estábamos en 15,983”, Ortiz dijo el jueves pasado, refiriéndose a los resultados de las votaciones tempranas. Mirtha E. Cárdenas/Collegian “Yo diría que es un buen número de Daniel BeltrÁn/Collegian Carmen Rangel demuestra su apoyo por unos candidatos el miércoles en la Biblioteca Pública de asistentes. Parece que alcanzaremos Brownsville. Nombre: Marivel Correa Galván 19,000 y eso es simplemente para las número de votantes “siempre puede votos de los demócratas del sur de Texas Edad: 22 votaciones tempranas. Eso pondría mejorar. Comenzó muy bien y se ha que se llevó a cabo en un lote vacío en el Ciudad Natal: San Fernando, Tamaulipas, nuestras proyecciones en 34,000 o más detenido un poco y esperemos que vuelva Bulevar Central en frente del la Biblioteca México. [para las votaciones tempranas y día de a incrementar”. Pública de Brownsville. Cientos de Promedio: 3.0 elecciones]”. Evelyn Escobedo, estudiante de tercer personas asistieron a la reunión. Especialidad: Educación bilingüe En las elecciones presidenciales de año de terapia respiratoria quien votó En respecto a la educación, el ex Clasificación: Estudiante de último año 2008, participaron 39,209 residentes del en el campus, dijo que tener una casilla presidente dijo que los Estados Unidos Fecha de graduación: Diciembre 2011 Condado de Cameron en las elecciones de votación temprana en el campus “lo bajaron de la primera posición a la novena Reconocimientos: “Estuve en la lista del tempranas y 20,000 más el día de simplifica”. mundialmente porque la gente teme presidente de UTB/TSC en otoño del 2009”. elecciones. “No tienes que esperar en filas largas, que la educación universitaria se está Pasatiempos: “Realmente, ahorita no tengo El martes, habrá 82 casillas abiertas no tienes que restarle tiempo de tu horario volviendo demasiado cara. Sin embargo, tiempo de hacer nada, pero me gusta cocinar en el condado de las 7 a.m. a las 7 p.m., porque lo puedes hacer entre tus clases”, con el cambio de la póliza de préstamo mucho, en especial [pastel] de queso”. incluyendo una en Cárdenas Hall South. dijo Escobedo. de estudiantes que se hizo bajo la Actividades extracurriculares: “Me gusta Para estas elecciones de medio tiempo, Sin embargo, ella dijo, que se administración de Barack Obama, “todos ir al gimnasio, no voy siempre pero si me los Tejanos elegirán al gobernador, al pudieron haber utilizado más anuncios tienen el derecho legal absoluto de pagar gusta mucho”. gobernador teniente y al procurador para promover la casilla en el edificio de el préstamo como un pequeño porcentaje ¿Cuál sería tu trabajo ideal? “Ser maestra general entre otros oficiales electos a Ciencias de Salud y Vida. de su ingreso, nunca sobrepasando el 10 de jardín de niños”. nivel estatal. Estudiante de último año de biología, por ciento”, dijo él. ¿Cuáles son tus metas? “Tener mi propia En el condado, los votantes elegirán Sandra Saldaña señaló otros problemas. “Todos regresaremos a la posición No. guardería”. al representante de E.U. para el Distrito “No creo que la gente esté muy 1, al menos que otros ganen”, dijo Clinton. ¿Cómo te ves dentro de 10 años? No. 27. El titular actual democrático, motivada aquí, [o] muy interesada “Si quieres que América funcione, más “Trabajando en mi guardería aquí en Solomon Ortiz, está compitiendo con en votar, y no creo que entiendan la vale que votes por Solomon Ortiz”. Brownsville con mi propia casa”. el republicano Blake Farenthold y el diferencia que hace su voto”, dijo Él dijo que para que haya más empleo ¿Qué te gusta de la universidad? “Pues libertario Ed Mishou. El republicano Saldaña. “Salgan e investiguen, aprendan en los Estados Unidos, “necesitamos todo, no me gusta la comida pero el horario actual Carlos Cascos está siendo desafiado quien está de candidato. Sus votos hacen trabajar con las empresas pequeñas, es muy fácil. No es de que tienes que venir por el comisionado del segundo precinto una diferencia aun que mucha gente no incorporar el proyecto de ley de energía todos los días. Me gusta la seguridad que John Wood para la posición de juez del crea que un voto haga mucha diferencia, limpia, y regresar la fabricación a los hay”. condado. pero sí lo hace cuando todo se sume”. Estados Unidos”. ¿Qué les aconsejarías a los estudiantes de En el Distrito Escolar Independiente Los hispanos tienen que salir y votar, Clinton, quien iba vestido con una nuevo ingreso? “Que estudien, no den de de Brownsville, las posiciones 1, 2 y dijo Rebecca Olivares, estudiante de camisa rosada y una corbata celeste y baja sus clases”. 4 están disponibles en el consejo de último año de psicología. unos pantalones azul marino, voló por la ¿Qué consejo les darías a los estudiantes administración. “Sin el voto hispano, no habrá mucho noche desde la ciudad de México donde para estudiar antes de un examen? Los votantes han tenido la oportunidad cambio”, dijo Olivares. estaban promocionando la Fundación “Estudiar una semana antes para estar de votar desde el 18 de octubre en Las elecciones de la mitad del mandato William J. Clinton. preparados”. las votaciones tempranas en la casilla trajeron al ex presidente americano Bill Él dijo estar muy agradecido de ser localizada en Cárdenas Hall South. El Clinton a Brownsville el 25 de octubre amigo de Ortiz. --Recopilado por Daniel Beltrán viernes permaneció abierta hasta las 6 para apoyar al representante Ortiz. “Lo admiro bastante, [y] a Bill White, p.m. A partir del jueves pasado un total Clinton se enfocó en el empleo, quien fue un gran miembro de mi de 858 votos se habían llevado a cabo en los negocios pequeños y la educación administración”, dijo Clinton. ese sitio. mientras hizo campaña a favor de sus White es el candidato demócrata para Teri Reyes, la supervisora de esa compañeros demócratas en el rally de gobernador. casilla dijo el 25 de octubre que el

Ganadores del concurso de altares

Antonio Zavaleta, vicerrector de UTB/TSC, les otorga un reconocimiento a los miembros de la oficina del Titulo V, que ganaron el primer lugar en el concurso de Altares del Pueblo patrocinado por la Oficina del Decano de Estudiantes. El cónsul de México Rodolfo Quilantán Arenas reconoció a los ganadores y a otros nueve departamentos que formaron parte de este concurso durante la ceremonia el miércoles por la noche en el ITECC. Las ganadoras del primer lugar de la izquierda Elizabeth Juárez, estudiante de último año de quinesiología, asistente de investigaciones y estudiante de último año de sociología Gabriela Cavazos y la directora de la oficina del Titulo V María Oralia De Los Reyes.

Leslie Barrientos/Collegian The Collegian Sports November 1, 2010 • Page 19 Scorpions to host RRAC tournament By Dayna Lee At halftime, the score remained 1 to 0. At Sports Editor the start of the second half, the Pilots came back with their lone goal of the game. Starting the season at 2-3-1 is not Nine minutes later, Juan Nava scored something the UTB/TSC Men’s Soccer the second and final goal of the evening, Team was happy about, considering the assisted by Omar Apodaca. undefeated season they had in 2009. “We played really well,” Head Coach Maybe it took some extra intense Dan Balaguero said. “It’s been an extension workouts or some encouraging words of how we have been playing these recent from coaches and older players, but the weeks. I wasn’t really worried. We were in Scorpions have stepped up their game to an total control of the game.” impressive 12-3-1 overall season record. On Oct. 23, the Scorpions completely Of these 10 straight wins, the Scorpions’ shut out Southwestern Assemblies of God most impressive was over the University of University 6 to 0 on the REK Center field. Mobile earlier this season. The Scorpions Scorpion scorers were Nava and Perez knocked the Rams 2 to 1. with two goals each and Ricky Rodriguez Thursday through Saturday, the and Aaron Guerrero with one goal apiece. Scorpions will host the Red River Credited with assists were Rodriguez, Conference Tournament on the Recreation, Guerrero, Ernie Hernandez, Aron Ekberg Education and Kinesiology Center field. and Mauricio Lugo. Last Saturday, the team battled During each half of the game, the Northwood University in Cedar Hill. Scorpions scored three goals. Results were unavailable at press time. Goalkeeper Juan Gamboa contributed On Oct. 28, the Scorpions traveled to five saves to the Scorpions. Shreveport, La., where they grounded the The most incredible goal was scored by

Louisiana State University Pilots 2 to 1. Mirtha E. Cárdenas/Collegian Photos Perez in the second half with only a few Standout forward Mario Perez scored minutes remaining in the match. After the first goal of the evening on a headshot, Scorpion midfielder Fredrik Ekvall protects the ball from a Southwestern Assemblies of God University player a pass off Lugo’s head, the ball went to assisted by Morten Benestad during the during the final home game of the regular season on Oct. 23 on the REK Center field.The Scorpions won 6-0. Perez, who bicycle-kicked the ball into the first half. center of the net. Scorpions set to wrestle Lions Thursday By Dayna Lee shot down the Biola Eagles in three of four kills. Barros, who has gone from the Sports Editor sets, 25-19, 25-21 and 25-22. Biola won setter position to an all-around player, the first set 25-19. blasted the Wildcats with eight kills. She With the end of the 2010 UTB/TSC The Scorpions won the second, third and also contributed 11 digs and five assisted Volleyball Team’s season in close range, fourth sets to win the first of three difficult blocks. the Scorpions continue their travels in the games last week. Tamires Ferreira, the new full-time hope of ending the season with only one For the offense, Danica Markovic setter, set the Scorpions 38 times and was loss that was suffered to second-ranked contributed 18 kills and Ana Guerra made credited at the net for seven assisted blocks. Lee University earlier this season. 11 kills. Talita Milasauskas contributed nine The Scorpions face Southwestern On defense, Gregner Gotay-Quinones assisted blocks and three solo blocks. Senior midfielder Ricky Rodriguez receives gifts Assemblies of God University on Thursday completed 24 digs, Markovic 11 and Paula The following day, the Scorpions blew and a photo from Head Coach Dan Balaguero in the North Texas city of Waxahachie. Barros 10. past Texas College 25-9, 25-9 and 25-14 before the game. Rodriguez graduates in May. Last weekend, the Scorpions ventured to Tamires Ferreira contributed 35 assists in Tyler. the West Coast looking for victories over as well as eight kills. The match was only a minute longer than first-ranked Fresno Pacific University, On Oct. 22, the Scorpions tamed the the first time the Scorpions met the Steers third-ranked Biola University and 10th- Wiley College Wildcats in three of four for a whopping 55-minute game. B r i e f s ranked Concordia University. Results were sets, 25-14, 25-19 and 25-7. Ana Guerra led the game with 10 kills unavailable at press time for the games vs. The Scorpions won the first, second and on 11 attempts and only one error. She also Intramurals Fresno Pacific University and Concordia fourth sets. The Wildcats won the third set contributed six assisted blocks. Men’s, women’s and coed Volleyball University. 25-23. Markovic was also strong on the offense, League competition takes place from 6 Last Thursday, the fifth-ranked Scorpions Markovic led the Scorpions with 15 contributing six kills and four aces. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through Nov. 17 in the Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center. Women’s soccer second in RRAC Registration for the Indoor Soccer Tournament takes place today through By Dayna Lee On Oct. 23, the Nov.17 in the REK Center. The tournament Sports Editor Scorpions welcomed starts at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. S o u t h w e s t e r n Registration for the Racquetball The UTB/TSC Women’s Assemblies of God Tournament ends Nov. 10 in the REK Soccer Team has not fallen University on the home Center. The tournament starts at 2 p.m. short of its expectations field and stung the Lions Nov.12. this season, with a second 3 to 0. For more information, call Intramural/ place ranking on the Red UTB/TSC attacked Club Sports Coordinator Raul Cano at River Athletic Conference Lions goalkeeper Tracy 882-5970. scoreboard (7-0-1). Overall, Griffin with 39 shots, but the women are 12-2-2. only three made it into Thursday through Saturday, the net. The Scorpions the Scorpions are scheduled had 23 shots on goal. to compete in the Red River Wonsikowski and Conference Tournament on Chelsea Maidment each the Recreation, Education scored a goal in the first and Kinesiology Center field. Mirtha E. Cárdenas/Collegian half; Linette Cuvillier Times and competing teams are Scorpion midfielder Melissa Moreno steals the ball from a SouthwesternAssemblies of God scored in the second. yet to be announced. University player during the Oct. 23 game on the REK Center field. UTB/TSC won 3-0. Assists were made Last Saturday, the Scorpions traveled to Northwood shortly afterward. At halftime, the score by Emily Husband, University in the North Texas city of Cedar remained tied. Vanessa Gallegos, Caroline Brenck and Hill in the hope of defeating the Knights. During the second half, Wonsikowski Jodie Hunter. Results were unavailable at press time. struck again, assisted by Cuvillier and “We worked really hard the Last Thursday, the team traveled to Isadora Freitas. Down by one goal, the whole game,” said Head Coach Nik Shreveport, La., where it conquered the Pilots stepped up their offense and scored Barjaktarevic. “It was definitely not an Louisiana State University Pilots 3 to 2. their second and final goal of the evening. easy game. … We took the opportunity Scorpion Verena Wonsikowski scored Freshman Samantha Garcia scored the we had to win.” the first goal of the evening, assisted by tie-breaking goal only three minutes later Linette Cuvillier. The Pilots tied the score to bring home the victory. Page 20 • November 1, 2010 The Collegian