The Summa Vol. 4, Issue 8
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
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Byzantine Chapel Frescos to return home to Cyprus Stephanie Hernandez Staff Writer The Byzantine Fresco Chapel was opened as part of the Menil Art Collection in Houston. The frescoes were brought from Cyprus. In March of 2012 the Byzantine frescoes are scheduled to be returned to Cyprus. The frescoes however, are no ordinary pieces of artwork, and have a history of conflict surrounding the circumstances of how they came to Houston. “Frescos are a type of painting that are heavily pigmented. The color pigments are bonded with the wall surface, so that when the plaster dries, the paint becomes like stone, causing the image to last longer. This is why frescos are monumental, because they last for generations,” said Dr. Charles Stewart, Associate Professor of Art History at the University of St. Thomas. He also went on to explain the historical reasons background of the Byzantine frescos. “In 1974, a civil war broke out in Cyprus between the Muslims of Turkish ethnicity and the Greek Orthodox Christians. The Turkish of Cyprus, who were considered a minority population, supported an
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Homeward Bound
The Byzantine Fresco Chapel has housed the Cypriote treasures since the 1980s, but soon they will be returning to their original home in Lysi, Cyprus.
invasion by the country of Turkey, who took over the Northern part of Cyprus, splitting the country in two according to religion and ethnicity. Northern Turkey, referred to in the present day Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, became dominated by the Turkish Muslims, while Southern Turkey, the Republic of Turkey, by the Greek Orthodox.”
The origin of the Menil Byzantine frescoes is from the St. Themonianos, a church located in the city of Lysi in Northern Turkey. The frescoes, like artworks from many other Christian churches in North Cyprus, were soon stolen from St. Themonianos by a black market arts dealer. They were taken more for their artistic value than to desecrate a church.
Dominique de Menil, whose philanthropy established the Art Department at the University of St. Thomas, was an avid art collector. Through connections in the private art collecting world, she was offered the opportunity to purchase these frescoes from the dealer in 1983. “When Mrs. De Menil was made aware of the black
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Catholic Church welcomes Anglican Ordinariate to Houston Rebecca Mechler Editor-in-Chief On January 1, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI made history by establishing the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter to be based in Houston. The Ordinariate, which will act much like a diocese for Anglicans who have converted to Catholicism, is now headed by Father Jeffrey Steenson. “The creation of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter begins a new chapter in the life of the Catholic Church here, and I welcome its establishment with great joy,” said His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of GalvestonHouston, at a press conference commemorating the event. The Ordinariate, based in Houston, will include parishes, groups and individuals from across the nation. They will be fully Catholic, but retain their Anglican traditions. “Anglican spirituality has always emphasized the
need to be gentlemanly in all of our relationships,” said Fr. Steenson at the conference. “May you always see and honor this virtue of courtesy. The parishes and communities of the Ordinariate have been called, not to live in relative isolation, but to be fully engaged in the life of the local Diocese. Not be assimilated, but to be in integrated into the rich life of the Catholic Church.” Fr. Steenson, who also teaches at the University of St. Thomas, converted to Catholicism in 2007 after serving the Church of England and the U.S. Episcopal Church. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 2009. While Fr. Steenson will not be ordained as a bishop because he is married, he will gain all the responsibilities of one, including a vote in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops “He is a wise and prudent administrator who will bring a vibrant intellect and a great
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Our Lady of Walsingham of Houston will take the honors of being the seat of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.
sense of humility to his role as head of the Ordinariate. He has a very deep sense of meaning of the church,” said Cardinal DiNardo.
The US Ordinariate is the second one of its kind to be established. The first, for England and Wales, was founded in January 2011
in response to the growing number of Anglicans entering into the Catholic Church.
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Hackett complex reopens with new grass Chris Michels Staff Writer After being closed for the fall semester for repairs, Hackett Field has re-opened for use. The field had become full of ruts, and grassless areas that were muddy on wet days and hard as concrete on dry days. To the non-athlete this might not seem like enough to warrant the closure of Hackett field. However, talk to any soccer player at UST and they will tell you how bad the field was and what injuries they incurred due to the conditions of the field. “The field originally had grass that wasn’t meant for an athletic field. We needed
to reseed the field, which had become full of ruts and mud patches. We also needed to aerate the field and change the watering schedule for the new seed to take,” said Jessica Domann, Director of Recreational Sports. These steps required the closure of Hackett field for the majority of the fall semester. According to Sportsgrass. com, “Grasses on sports fields must take moderate to severe abuse and then come back for more. Finding the right grass or mixture of grasses, and then providing the right on time maintenance program is the key to success.” Hackett field was originally sodded using regular grass that does not withstand
the wear and tear that the soccer team, and of all the other teams use the field. The seed that has been planted has been genetically modified and bred to withstand the continual wear and tear far better. The old grass is still on the field and the new grass will blend in seamlessly with the original grass on the field. The ruts have all been filled in and the grassless areas all have a fresh patch of green grass on them, and Hackett is ready. The field is available to all students and members of the Jerabeck Athletic Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed on Sundays. Keys may be found at the desk.
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Chapel Continued... market origins of the frescoes, she contacted the people from Lysi, and struck a deal that the Menils would purchase the pieces from the black market dealer, restore the art and in twelve years, return the Byzantine frescoes to St. Themonianos,” said Stewart. The Byzantine frescoes, damaged by their removal from the church, were restored by a world famous art restorer, Lawrence J. Morocco. In all, Mrs. De Menil spent $5 million for the purchase and restoration of these Byzantine frescoes.” When art is bought from the market into private homes, they often disappear from the world,” said Stewart. “The Menils hoped that in buying the art, they could display it and give it back to humanity, before returning it to Lysi.” Stewart, who specializes in the study of Byzantine and Medieval art, was Ordinariate Continued... “I pray that we who will come into full communion through this Ordinariate will bring the Holy Father much joy in our love and our faithful service to the Church,” said Fr. Steenson. According the US Ordinariate website, there are approximately 100 Anglican priests in the United States and nearly 1,400 individuals from 22 communities seeking to enter the Church at this time. “The Holy Father has asked us to bring his patrimony with us, to maintain the liturgical, spiritual, and pastoral traditions of the Anglican communion within the Catholic Church as a precious gift, nourishing the members of the Ordinariate and as a treasure to be shared,” said Fr. Steenson. The movement
contacted recently by the State Department to testify about the arts black market. The construction of the Byzantine Fresco chapel was not completed until 1997, thus extending the time that the frescoes could remain in Houston. “People believed that the frescoes would remain in Houston and return to the original church of St. Themonianos in Lysi,” said Stewart. “Unfortunately, due to a tedious cease fire, the frescoes cannot go back to Lysi.” The frescoes will instead be taken to a museum in the South Cyprus city of Nicosia. “These have been the only frescoes of this fresco cycle to have existed in the Western Hemisphere,” said Stewart. Located on Yupon Street, the Chapel is open to visitors 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The pieces will be displayed until March 4, 2012. of Anglicans towards Catholicism has experienced several surges in the past, but more recent changes in the Anglican church has spurred a new wave of converts. In 1980, the Catholic Church responded to the growing requests by issuing a pastoral provision to allow married and unmarried Episcopal priests to become Catholic priests after further formation. “So this must be our hallmark: to build bridges, to be an instrument of peace, and reconciliation, to be the sign of what Christian unity might look like,” said Fr. Steenson. “In what Pope Benedict has given us today, I hear the voice of Pope Gregory the Great. ‘For things are not to be loved for the sake of places, but places for the sake good things,’ said Fr. Steenson.
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“A politician will do anything to keep his job, even become a patriot” - William Hearst
Spiritual Revival
Serge Zeda Guest Writer Like a shockwave from an earthquake that spreads deep into the abyss of the earth, so is the pessimism caused by the overwhelming challenges of our time. Generations before ours struggled with so many complex moral issues such as homosexuality, human trafficking, child abuse, sanctity of marriage, preservations of the environment and so on. Our time is marked by an increase in indifference over such topical moral mandates, not because we’ve grown less intelligent than our ancestors, but for the simple reason that our unprecedented technological advances have eluded us into the belief that long-held moral teachings are less relevant in contemporary times. How best can we disprove to our ancestors and to future generations that science and its achievements did not misguide us about the most fundamental pursuit of the human person? For proof, people became less concerned about the quest for understanding truth and its principles, or reasoning on fundamental Christian moral teachings. Instead, our lives gravitate more toward material achievements and vainglory seeking pursuits. The ending result is an explosion of pseudo-moral teachings and all forms of philosophies pertaining to the cult of personality: Hollywood movie stars and red carpet events, and other kinds of empty doctrines which target all but the true and living God. How difficult it is for parents to raise their children in a global culture that fiercely seek to suppress fundamental human values and replace them with relativist ideologies and other forms of hedonism?
Is it really surprising what we read in newspaper columns everyday about the stunning level of corruption in all sphere of society? When we hear of the overwhelming growing gap between the rich and the poor globally, do we individually ask the question how we can become part of the solution to this global cultural madness? More than ever, I am convinced it is our collective failure to stand for truth and to articulate it with love and passion that gave way to the ungodly and the wicked to prevail in our world. We are not to be compared to our brethren from the middle-ages who diligently pursued truth and defended it to the cost of their own lives. A quick look back to human history can help us to realize the tremendous wonders that so many saints, philosophers and theologians contributed to our knowledge and understanding of human nature and the world surrounding us. You see, the truth of the matter is that at the end of the day we shall all stand before God almighty to give an account of the duties that have been entrusted to us. None of us like to be reminded of such a thing. Many may think I am being an intruder into their personal worldview, but nothing is further than the truth! The silence of the few and good people is even more disheartening than the many and stunning acts of the wicked. Yet, the world caries many issues, some complex, but just a little effort from each one of us will help to alleviate the pains of the planet. Perhaps, if you haven’t yet asked yourself the question of how your life can assist humanity from its moral decline and paralysis, consider investigating the question from now on.
Pick Your GOP Candidate
Chelsea Ferramosca Opinion Editor The 2012 GOP preliminary elections are underway for the upcoming presidential election. Five candidates are currently still putting up a fight for the spot as the United States Republican candidate; Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. Each candidate has their pros and cons, but it might be wise to adapt to any cons of the only Mormon left in the race, as it is undeniable that Governor Romney of Massachusetts is holding a comfortable lead. By the time the election process makes its way to Texas on April 3, the candidate for the Republican party will be evident, but this does not mean that Texans, especially college students, get a pass on following the election and candidates. Every politician knows that it is nearly impossible to get a young voter to the ballot, regardless of support. So I am going to make it easy on the non-political students on campus; all I’m going to do in this article is spell out the five nominees from a republican point of view. I am not going to get into economics or any detailed political matter. Rather, I am just going to give a basic description of each candidate and hope that one catches your eye. 1. Mitt Romney.
The current governor of Massachusetts, Romney would be the first Mormon to hold the presidential office. Your basic social conservative with more moderate leanings, he can be seen as the most electable of the candidates. However, Romney has been dubbed a political “flip flopper” for his various changes in beliefs in areas such as abortion and gay marriage, as well as enacting a state healthcare system similar to that of Obamacare. Despite this, Romney has held true to his most recent conservative views on social issues and defended Romneycare. If you are a more moderate, state’s rights activist, Romney is a possibility for you. 2. Ron Paul. The oldest candidate at 76, Paul is a current member of the House of Representatives, a medical doctor and an Air Force veteran. As the most libertarian candidate, Paul tends to attract support from younger voters. As Ron Paul told us himself while visiting UST last year, he feels strongly that abortion should be illegal in all cases. However, this is his most conservative view, favoring gay marriage, women’s rights (personally I think women need to move on, but hey) and bringing the troops home now. He opposes the death penalty, stronger punishments for criminals and former President Bush’s Patriot Act. If you hold liberal ideals, but are not satisfied with President Obama, start praying Paul is still on the ballot in April. 3. Newt Gingrich. Former Speaker of the House under the Clinton administration, Gingrich is infamous for his many wives and girlfriends (his current wife is the result of an ongoing affair). Gingrich is said to be, by many, the most “Reagan like” of all the candidates; however, as a Reagan conservative, I disagree based on what the
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two men like to do with their personal time. Gingrich is a social conservative with more moderate views on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as illegal immigration and Fourth Amendment rights. If you are a strong social conservative that doesn’t like guns or keeping illegal immigrants out, with little interest in a candidate’s moral values, I would say this is your guy. 4. Rick Santorum. Santorum is a former lawyer, Senator and Representative for the state of Pennsylvania. A strict Roman Catholic, Santorum is married with seven children, one of whom passed away after birth, while another has special needs. Santorum is easily the most stable conservative of the candidates, with a voting record that reflects so. Unfortunately, his strong views make him less electable than candidates such as Romney, who can please both sides of the fence. If you know me, and you agree with me, this is your guy! 5. Rick Perry. The Governor of our very own Lone Star State, Perry is Texas A&M alumni who has worked in the military and agriculture. Perry has centered much of his campaign on his efforts to stop illegal immigration into Texas and fighting off social liberalism, but I would never vote for him. Why? Because of one issue: education. I will never forget when I sat down to take my exit level TAKS test in high school and saw that the first question on the test was, “Who was president during the Civil War?” What is even sadder is that I know kids who didn’t know the answer. In my opinion, public education in Texas is pathetic and I don’t want to see Perry’s views on the issue spread to the entire nation. If you want to know more about any of these candidates, get to Google or ask a polisci professor, then go vote!
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Hien Tran Staff Photographer It’s the first day back after Christmas break, and you have your classes chosen for the semester. You might be scared of one or two of them, but you’re excited to see the friends that you haven’t seen in over a month. Some of you might have even missed campus. But now that the holidays are over, you are probably wondering how to get back into the mindset of taking exams, writing papers and pulling all-nighters. There are numerous ways to get amped up for the spring. It’s a brand new semester, with a chance to make better grades. Good grades are needed by all, whether you are paying tuition yourself, or need to maintain a certain GPA to keep a scholarship. For students supporting themselves at UST, the need to make good
grades falls on thousands of either wasted or well spent dollars. For students that need good grades to keep their scholarship, maintain a certain GPA or start paying up. A lot of students think that if you do not want to learn something, you can’t. This is not true. You always need to keep a positive outlook on these kinds of things and you will be amazed by what you can learn and accomplish. In addition, many students think of college classes as a competition or game. To do well in the game and beat the competition, have smart goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely; then, establish a game plan to carry them out. If your holiday was kept busy with Christmas parties and New Year’s celebrations, you might have packed on some holiday weight. This is the time of the year for students to get back into shape at the Jerabeck Athletic & Activity Center, or have a healthy breakfast at Crooker. Getting back to normal sleeping habits would also help break your holiday habits. An important thing to remember about getting your batteries charged for the semester is going to class; this means not skipping often and early on. Instead, motivate yourself to do well in ways such as rewarding yourself
when you know you killed that test you studied weeks for. Now, by rewarding I don’t mean go crazy, don’t start a serious drinking or smoking habit; that would just make things worse for you. Sometimes at the end of the day, college students can reward themselves by playing your favorite sport, enjoying a game of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II or for many of us, sleeping. College work is always easier when you are studying for that future job you have always wanted, so take classes that interest you; maybe you will even go to class with a head start. However we cannot enjoy all of our classes, so pay attention when that one professor emails you days before the semester even starts about how to get ahead of the game. It is probably in your best interest to do things he asks you to do. It might even bring you into good favors with the professor. These may be things such as reading sacred scripture from the Bible, or making every effort possible to get the books by the first class meeting. Help yourself to get reamped for school by being prepared and following these tips. If all else fails, remember it is just four short months until summer.
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Fuzzy Study Buddies Jacqueline Sanders Sports & Clubs Editor During my inappropriately long college career, I have heard many sides of the polyhedronic topic of owning pets while in college. Of course, I have found where I sit in the matter, and I sit there comfortably and am ready at all times to defend my position. One must first understand the relationship between humans and the animals with whom they live. One does not “own” a “pet.” One guards an animal companion. After years of training dogs and rehabilitating feral cats, I write with confidence when I say that too many people like the idea of a soft warm thing that bends to their wills. No animal will meet this requirement during its entire lifespan and it is unfair to place these expectations on animals. Such expectations are the result of virtual pets on key chains who did not shed whose bodily functions did not emit odors that wafted throughout the house. Some people choose to not share their life with an animal due to finances, allergies, or other reasons. This does not make that variety of person “bad“ in any way. It just means they are better off devoting their time to studies and not trying to juggle animal care with their academic commitments. If someone is eager to share their life with an animal companion and provide necessary care in exchange for a cold nose in the face during midterms and a never ending lesson in forgiveness, they would benefit from sharing their college experience with an animal companion. They serve as a stress relief, source of structure, and, in the case of my cats Truffle and Moloch, a home security system. I am not divided on the subject. I believe there are those who benefit from the companionship of nonhumans and those who do not. I do not encourage everyone to run out and find an animal to take home. Some people cannot devote the time, money, space, or cognitive activity necessary to caring for an animal’s every need. This is not a fault. This is simply a difference. I would not have an animal if I were incapable in any capacity to care for the animal in my charge. I encourage the same level of responsibility among
my readers. I, as you may have guessed, enjoy the company of my animal companions. I am not biased and I certainly appreciate the life-styles of those people who do not have companion animals for whatever reasons. Such behavior is much more ethically sound than buying a puppy because he is cute and you are stressed and want a cute thing to hold, only to place a “free-to-good-home” ad in the paper three months later. Take it from someone who has seen the piles of young dogs and cats, once loved and now forgotten and euthanized. Invest in an animal only if you are willing to be there during the full fifteen years of that animal’s life to provide for that animal’s needs. My GPA increased drastically when Benji, a scruffy mutt with a mohawk, barrelled into my life and head-butted my shins. He’s shaggy and scruffy, somewhat overweight, sports a mohawk, wears a spiked collar, and will break windows to attack lawn mowers (the machines, not the people operating them). Every night he sleeps with his head on my shoulder and every morning we shout, grump, and paw nearly blind with the sleep still in our eyes in order to defeat the squawking alarm clock and thus begin every day with a pack victory. I have trained him to shred paper on command. After long nights of writing and rewriting, we celebrate the completion of a paper when I turn over the waste basket and playfully shout, “Destroy!” When I am discouraged in my studies, I remind myself that I can’t put his pictures in my office if I don’t make the grades to get the office. While some may consider this to be excessive, I do not argue with vowels on a transcript or numbers under 90 when I check my blood pressure. Animal companions are not for every one. They cost unexpected amounts of money, countless hours of training and attention, and the space in which to live. They offer to us warmth on a cold night, a jogging partner, lower blood pressure, an alert to danger, and unwarranted forgiveness. If you have the place in your heart, home, and budget, consider adopting a studybuddy from your local shelter. You will be glad you did.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Opinion
The Next Five Months
Rebecca Mechler Editor-in-Chief Never has five months felt like a too short period of time, but alas, as I embark upon my last semester at the glorious University of St. Thomas, these alone are my sentiments. I have just five more months of quasi-childhood left before real adulthood actually hits. Five months to finish my coursework, including a rather daunting thesis. Five months to figure out just what exactly I’ll probably be doing for the rest of my life. Five months just doesn’t seem like quite long enough, especially considering when I look back at where I was five months ago.
Nearly five months ago, I was stepping off a plane after a surreal two weeks in Spain at World Youth Day in order to start the first semester of my last year at UST, two days after the term had actually begun. Those first few classes are rather blurry due to an unfortunate, but expected, case of jetlag. And yet that whole experience seems like it happened just days ago, probably because the Houston weather this week feels just like it did in August, but you can see my bewilderment over having just five months to finish up my entire undergraduate career. And then there is the question of what comes next after I walk on May 12. College is really wonderful in this way. For four years, as I learned and grew as a person and progressed towards being an adult, I also managed to avoid many of the responsibilities of true adulthood. Yes, I have held jobs and paid rent and I can cook more than just beans on toast and Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese, but always has my primary focus been school and being the best student I could be.
The same “job” I’d had since elementary. It’s rather scary to think that rather soon, I will actually have a “real” job. Am I ready to move beyond the academic and into the professional realm? Am I any more ready at 21 than I was at 17 to make such a major life decision? Will I ever move past using such an unnecessary number of rhetorical questions? The answer is yes for two of those; you may decide which two to apply the answer. And who knows, maybe this will be the last January, February, March, April, and June I will ever experience. I really ought to enjoy them. Perhaps by next winter all my worries will be made futile by some gigantic catastrophic event! A girl can only hope. It’s a bit dramatic to wish for an apocalyptic event to ease my worries, I must admit. Everyone knows the Mayans just got tired of counting. (Who wouldn’t!) So while the end of the world certainly won’t save me, you can! Please consider writing for the Summa this semester.
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Goodbye Fiesta Marium Nisa Staff Writer The rumors of the Fiesta Mart on Alabama and Dunlavy being sold have been confirmed true. Weingarten Reality purchased the strip and plans on building seven story apartments in place of the fifty-year-old shopping center. With recent notable readjustments to the historic Montrose community, such as the tearing down of the Willshire Village Apartments to make way for the Montrose HEB, what do these redevelopments mean for our community? Senior Miguel Quirch has been living in the Montrose for four years and often walks over to the Fiesta for groceries and sugar cookies. Like many others, he does not take to the changes kindly. “They want to turn everything into a clean scrubbed down place like Kirby.” There is no doubt Kirby’s recent never-ending constructions definitely reflect the apartments-across-froma-grocery-store type module, but why destroy
the apartments that already existed across from Fiesta and encompassed this goal? “Fiesta wasn’t small, but it wasn’t a megalith” says Miguel, “It wasn’t dirty, but it wasn’t clean. It didn’t feel artificial; it was its own little local grocery store that reflected its neighborhood.” Nonetheless, if we analyze what Fiesta represented, one can easily say that it is Montrose itself. Fiesta is one of the only grocery stores where you’ll find decorations from Party City to jazz up the fish aisle, the only grocery store that has spices specifically made for its location, a place where you can find exotic and unhampered fruits and vegetables for cheaper than a loaf of bread. Yes, Fiesta is that grocery store where you don’t have to find boxed international diversity, you can get it fresh. Fiesta, like Montrose, is a plethora of a diverse culture, an embracement of the arts, and a store with its own original and unique style. If we continue to observe these changes, we will lose the historic culture but what Houston is known for.
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America honors MLK, Jr. - A Historical Hero Staff Writer
This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the passing of one of the 20th century’s most influential men. Nearly half a century after Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, people still stop to commemorate the legacy of a man whose life was filled with achievement, courageous acts, vision, and even scandal. Although a bill was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in November of 1983 to instate a federal holiday to honor King, it was not until the year 2000 that the holiday was officially celebrated in all 50 states. The road was rocky between the time the bill was signed by President Reagan and the time that it was observed in all states. From the moment it was proposed by Indiana Representative Katie Hall, the bill immediately received opposition despite a huge push for the holiday. Most would define King as simply as 18-year-old freshman Carolina Cuellar did. “I know he was a civil rights activist, who fought for the rights for AfricanAmericans…[the holiday is to] celebrate and remember a new beginning for Americans,” said Cuellar. King’s life was far more controversial than the racial profiling we are typically taught in s c h o o l today. The man we are taught to look at with great reverence today was at one point in history a highly scandalized matter with much of his dirty laundry and personal life a subject of national attention. Astonishingly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation followed King for many years under speculation of attempting to spread communism due to his ties to communist leaders. King became an almost near obsession for then FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. In the process of investigating King, it was discovered by agents that
A leader Remembered
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Americans not only celebrated what would have been Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 83rd birthday on Monday, they also celebrated what he fought and stood up for. Many parades and performances were held around the country for King’s birthday, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC.
King was involved in dozens of extramarital affairs. Rumors of this ran rampant and soon enough King was accused of everything from appointing communists leaders to the Southern Christian Council in exchange for support to drunken liaisons with white prostitutes that had supposedly turned violent. It was discovered after his death that his doctoral thesis as well as more that half of his educational w o r k had been heavily plagiarized. Amazingly though, King never attended high school. Dennis Smith Instead he Baltimore Sun graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at the age of just 19 years of age. It has been argued that King was accused and targeted by the FBI due to his ideals of ending segregation. Though, others saw King seen as a scandalous man with questionable morals who threatened the security of the United States. However, after his death, the great things that King ultimately accomplished for this nation during his time eventually outshined the
“He believed that love could overcome hate, that justice required sacrifice, and that faith is the equalizer that surmounts all controversy.”
controversy of his life, with his holiday taking center stage. He bravely led the Montgomery Bus Boycott after two women, Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin, on separate days, refused to give up their spot on a bus to a white passengers. The boycott ultimately ended triumphantly with the outlawing of segregation on buses in Montgomery, Alabama. During the boycott, King was arrested, as he would be many times in his life for peacefully protesting for civil rights. He went on to lead and organize many more protests (sit-ins, marches, and boycotts) in many more cities in the South that directly challenged every aspect of segregation. Ultimately, the effects of King’s participation in the 1963 March on Washington were forever etched in history after his eloquently written and delivered ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. The buzz that gathered around the March made the fight for civil rights impossible to ignore. Shortly after, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, legally outlawing many forms of racial discrimination against African-Americans. King stayed true to his conviction that triumph in the civil rights cause was possible with peace and in 1964 he saw that his tireless efforts and
sacrifices were not in vain. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that,” King nobly said. “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” King went on to lead political protests and speak out across the country against the War in Vietnam and economic inequality in the United States. King warned about the consequences of a government focused solely on military. “A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on social uplift is approaching spiritual doom,” said King. Until his death King fought for many noble causes and stood for what he believed in. At the time of his death King was in Tennessee fighting for increased wages for labor union members. Shockingly, despite his tireless efforts, it seems as though some have forgotten the relevance and impact of King’s fight for civil and economic rights have on all of us. “He had the leadership and courage to actually go out there and fight for everybody…even today we face a lot of prejudice,” said Cueallar, pointing out King’s relevance. It is indisputable that King was a flawed man, not clean of sins or mistakes, but the very premise of the holiday never depended on
that.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day always stood on the grounds that King was a crusader for good who, courageously and tirelessly, fought for equal rights and peace for all Americans. In fact, King’s influence has touched all corners of the globe. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is also celebrated as far as Hiroshima, Japan. The Mayor uses the day to celebrate King’s efforts towards peace. “It’s more of just remembering what he did for anybody and everybody who is being downgraded,” said Cuellar. At the end of the day we all have something we can learn from King. In today’s day and age, where a small part of who we are as people becomes a defining label to the rest of the world, it is easy for us to forget that we are all complex and beautiful individuals. Who we are as people is much more then solely the color of our skin, the size of our paycheck, our sexual orientation, our religious beliefs, or our mistakes. As Dennis Smith of the Baltimore Sun wrote, this year in memory of King, let us honor his legacy by remembering his belief that, “love could overcome hate, that justice required sacrifice, and that faith is the equalizer that surmounts all controversy.”
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Montrose to bid farewell to Fiesta Mart, welcomes HEB Katherine Casey Features Editor
The shopping center where Fiesta Mart is located is being sold and torn down. The buyer, Marvy Finger, plans to use the four-acre space on the corner of West Alabama and Dunlavy to build a six to eight-story highrise apartment complex with nearly four hundred multifamily apartment units. Even though not every UST resident buys extra meals, snacks and drinks at grocery stores, those who are use to shopping at Fiesta will miss it. Junior Rebecca Suazo who lives in an apartment close to campus. “I like it because the prices are reasonable. It is very convenient at times when I need to run to the store,” she said. For many residents, as well as those who live in apartments nearby, there are only a few stores in walking distance to pick up groceries. Until last semester, the options were limited to Kroger and Fiesta; but now a new HEB stands across from Fiesta’s parking lot.
When news of the new HEB was being built in that location was spread, there was controversy concerning what would happen to the Fiesta. “I remember a few years back people were protesting against the HEB and I find it sad that out of the two competing chains that fiesta was bought out to be turned into housing,” UST resident Haleigh Madewell said. David Salazar, a Sophomore at UST, also lives in a nearby apartment. “Truth be told, the only thing I have ever bought there was a 12 pack of Dr. Pepper,” he said. “They don’t even have the snow cone or corn vendors at this Fiesta location that are in many others. What I don’t like is what will be replacing Fiesta,” said Salazar. Fiesta is a small chain selling mainly Hispanic foods. They are based in the south with a few exceptions. “I love their Mexican candy,” Madewell said. “They have a vastly larger selection than HEB.” The addition of apartment buildings close to campus will increase opportunities for
students to live near campus. Richmont Square is known for taking advantage of college students because the complex has very little competition. Adding apartment complexes near campus brings competition and can help reduce prices. “I find it odd that they want to put a high-rise in the middle of all the small houses, but it will be good for college students so they have other apartment options than just Richmont Square,” Madewell said. On the other hand, extra apartments in that specific area are likely to cause more problems than just the loss of a grocery store. “An eight story, Mediterranean style apartment complex just doesn’t fit the other structures in the quirky Montrose area,” Salazar said. “I’m afraid that it will be an eyesore and increase traffic to an already congested area.” UST students who do not live on campus already must deal with a lot of traffic while commuting in the mornings and during rush hour. On West Alabama there is only one lane for each side of traffic
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most of the day and is a source of a lot of traffic in the area. “The rise of this structure would only encourage more like it in an area that doesn’t have the infrastructure to support the congestion that could come of it,” Salazar said. “A complex like this should be on Richmond or in the West U/Upper Kirby area. West Alabama and Dunlavy is a horrible spot for this apartment complex.”
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Luckily for Fiesta Mart lovers, the Fiesta lease runs through 2015. So for all those who are disappointed about the future loss of the grocery store or the change of design on West Alabama, there are still a few more years to enjoy this location. Enjoy its last years of Fiesta Mart business before you must track down another store location in the Houston area.
University of St. Thomas Homecoming • February 17-18
CelticWarrior Weekend 2012 Celtic Warrior Weekend Events FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2012 6:00 - 7:00 pm Mass A mass at the Chapel of St. Basil that would involve members of the different reunion class years as volunteers. The Mass celebrant will be Fr. Paul Chovanec ‘68. If you would like to be a volunteer at mass, please call 713-942-3407.
7:00 - 9:00 pm Dean’s Reception A reception to be held in the Link-Lee Mansion recognizing the Deans of all the schools and commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the mansion.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2012 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tailgate A family-friendly gathering on Hackett Field with food, music, kid entertainment, and the annual Turtle Races.
2:00 - 3:00 pm Alumni vs. Student Soccer Game An annual competition between former soccer athletes and current soccer athletes held on Hackett Field.
3:00 - 4:00 pm Women’s Basketball Game Our Lady Celts Basketball team will take on Wiley College in the Jerabeck Gym.
Snap by the Summa’s website for online content including polls and answers to our games and puzzles
5:30 - 6:30 pm Men’s Basketball Game Our Men’s Basketball team will take on Wiley College in the Jerabeck Gym.
7:00 - 9:00 pm After-Party We will wrap up the entire weekend with a celebration at Jackson’s Watering Hole, 1205 Richmond, a local pub owned by a UST alumnus, with food, drinks, music and karaoke.
RSVP TO UST ALUMNI RELATIONS alumni@stthom.edu • 713-942-3407 • www.stthom.edu/homecoming For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/ustalumni
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The Devil Inside leaves audiences shocked -not in the way you would think Sarah Oyarce Staff Writer Ever since Paranormal Activity terrified audiences with its portrayal of the supernatural with only basic camera work and an astonishingly low budget of $15,000, many have aspired to do the same, including the makers of the first greatly anticipated movie of 2012, The Devil Inside. This time filmmakers employed the documentary style film to tell the story of Isabella Rossi (Fernanda Andrade) who wants to reunite with her mother Maria Rossi (Suzan Crowley) after 20 years of being separated in hopes to free her mother of her demonic possession. Maria had been moved and kept in a Catholic mental hospital in Rome under the Vatican’s guidance. The Vatican does not want to give her an exorcism because the last time she took place in one, Maria killed the three people who were trying to help her. Along the way to figuring
out how to help her mother, Isabella meets two renegade exorcists who believe they can help Maria, but without the approval of the Vatican. At a glance, The Devil Inside has all the necessary ingredients to make this film a frightening exorcism movie, but if so, why do movie-goers feel disappointed and outright cheated from their money and time? To begin with, one of the few good things about this movie was its trailer. Many horror movie fans were captivated by the film’s trailer which started out with a terrifying 911 phone call made by Maria in her possessed state. After that, filmmakers seemingly rolled up all the scariest parts of the movie in one two and a half minute trailer, which was very useful in getting people into theaters, despite that it was actually less successful in actually scaring them. The film started with the potential to be a scary film when it began to build up the
main characters and outlining the main plot points, which everyone thought would be surrounding Isabella’s mother, Maria, and the demon(s) inside of her; however, this quickly fell off into the disorganized movie that The Devil Inside proved to be. The movie was jumbled in the sense the filmmakers built up specific points in the movie only to never finish telling the audience about them, such as explaining the demonic Maria Rossi’s “connect the cuts” mumblings and the mysterious, dark points in one
of the exorcist’s pasts that the demon within Maria exploits to get inside of his head. These plot holes lead audiences to think that they did not get the whole story. SPOILER ALERT: The most disappointing aspect of the movie was how it ended. It has been called “the worst ending in recent history” by many, and that may well be an accurate statement if memory serves. The demons that were once inside Maria had now attached themselves onto all of the main character’s souls and the film tragically
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ends in a car crash. As the credits were displayed on the screen, many people in theaters all over the country began to “boo,” and left wanting more. If the plot holes did not leave the audiences disappointed then as some of the harsher critics put it, the abrupt ending made it seem like the writers could not think of anything else and simply stopped writing. Despite all the negative reviews surrounding The Devil Inside, the movie did manage to get the number one spot at the box office with a successful 34.5 million dollars, successful because the film only took around one million to make. In the end, do not doubt the filmmakers of The Devil Inside because they still managed to make a great profit off this film due to their great trailer, and because they were smart enough to hold off on many advanced screenings. My advice to those who haven’t seen it yet? Just wait to rent it at the Redbox. Save your money.
TV Tracker Katie Thomson
How I Met Your Mother (NBC)
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Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
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Switched at Birth (FOX)
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What it’s about: A hopeless romantic recounts the lives of him and his four best friends to his children explaining how he met their mother.
What it’s about: A team of surgeons and residents are followed through their daily dramas in the E.R. and their lives outside of work.
What it’s about: After discovering that they were switched at birth, two girls and their families must deal with the consequences.
What’s happened so far?: Barney and Robin realize their love for each other, while Marshall and Lily move to New Jersey and await the birth of their first child.
What’s happened so far?: Derek and Meredith finally get their adopted baby Zola. Teddy finally comes to accept her husband’s death after quizzing Yang relentlessly about the details.
What’s happened so far? : Bay has discovered her true father and also must navigate dating Daphne’s best friend, while Daphne tries to fit in with the main stream kids.
Revenge (NBC)
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Two and a Half Men (NBC)
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Once Upon A Time (ABC)
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What it’s about: In this modern retelling of the classic Count of Monte Christo, a wealthy heiress wreaks revenge upon the Hamptonites that wrongly sent her father to jail.
What it’s about: A recently divorced billionaire buys the house of a free-loading divorcé and his teenage son following the death of his older brother.
What it’s about: Cast under an evil spell, a town of fairy tale characters does not remember its magical past, although their personalities still shine through.
What’s happened so far?: With the diabolical Tyler now out of the way, Emily’s plans are once again on track although her relationship with Daniel may once again disrupt them.
What’s happened so far?: Walden gets over his divorce with Bridget at the precise moment she decides she wants him back. He is know clean cut and shaved. Alan gets back with Lyndsey.
What’s happened so far?: Now that Regina has revealed her full knowledge and Emma has won Sheriff, the battle for the fairy tale world will soon come to a head.
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The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo: the story behind the novel and movie
Stephanie Hernandez
Staff Writer Sex sells. This unfortunate aspect of our culture is manifested in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but with a darker, more gruesome twist that at times, is anything but pleasant or enjoyable. The 2011 David Fincher movie, based upon the best selling books by Stieg Larson, is not the first film adaptation. In 2009, Niels Arden Oplev directed a film for Swedish cinema. For those unfamiliar with the Millennium books, they tell the story of a young woman, Lisbeth Salander, and an investigative journalist, Mikael Blomquist, and how this unlikely duo investigate and solve increasingly complex crimes and mysteries. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first novel of the Millennium trilogy. As typical of American films that are made for the purpose of box office profits, anything slow or empathetic is skipped over, instead favoring the raw soul of the
story by condensing it down to only the most pertinent of events and expositions. The only backstories given are those necessary to the present mystery plotline, eliminating the idea that characterizationbuilding memories of Lisbeth and Mikael that the Swedish version retained from the book. The Swedish version faithfully kept all important plot events of the book, taking the time to explain, with verbose dialogue, any intricacies with plot twists and turns; the American version instead took the easy way, eliminating any events that aren’t deemed immediately important to the story, and drastically changing a few absolutely critical happenings. Any reader of the book who knows Larson’s original story would be somewhat appalled and confused by the change, but those for whom the American version is their first taste of the Millennium trilogy, the American remake keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat, as one gruesomely disturbing puzzle
leads to another, peppered with moments of heartpounding action and the badgirl toughness that is Lisbeth Salander. Lisbeth Salander is a key draw in the Millennium franchise: for some girls, she can be everything they ever wanted to be, with a life that no one could ever bear to live. Without giving too much away, her life is one hardened by a brutal family life, and she is both blessed and cursed with a unique ability that allows her to hack with unnerving ease into any computer system. Her personality is intensely introverted, as if nothing the world could ever inflict would make her lose her hardened strength. In that respect, the American version was faithful to the book and Swedish film. The only discernible difference between the Swedish actress Noomi Rapace’s Lisbeth and Roony Mara’s is that Noomi was made to appear somewhat more muscular, while Roony’s doll-like figure is only emphasized by the motorcycle boots and punk-goth hairstyles and clothes that Lisbeth favors.
A fair warning to anyone capable of feeling compassion in the face of suffering: the story has its fair share of sexual crimes, and does not shy away from showing all the gritty details. The original Swedish title of the novel, “Män som hatar kvinnor” literally means “Men Who Hate Women.” Perhaps this was thought to be too chauvinistic or dramatic of a title, as American publishers opted for the much altered title we know. When Larson was 15 years old, he witnessed the gang rape of a teenage girl. At the time, he was unable to do anything to stop it, and carried the guilt through his life. This inspired the key theme of violence against women which resounds in his novels: by combining the allure of a ruthless investigative journalist, a bad-ass girl burdened by a secret past with a gripping mystery, he portrays the indifference the world can show to the sexual violence committed. He did not hesitate to describe with graphic detail the suffering Lisbeth suffers at the hands of her rapist, or those of women long dead,
their tortured deaths haunting Lisbeth and Mikael. The other novels of the trilogy, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest and The Girl Who Played with Fire, also shows how scheming by powerful men results in police and corporate sponsored sex trafficking. Viewers of the American version should be thankful to David Fincher, who glossed over the rape scene, leaving the most sadistic details out; the Swedish version remain absolutely faithful to the book. Larsson died in 2004, before he could see his books published and saw how people were drawn to his story of a girl with a tattoo and tortured past. His legacy of Lisbeth and Mikael, two people who live the archetypical story of David versus Goliath, has broken records in book sales, and now has made its imprint in Hollywood. Though the theme of fighting against sexual violence is wrapped up in some clichés for the simple reasons that sex sells, the message is there for those that take the time to look.
The lunch crowd is always the busiest. However, their down times aren’t truly ‘down times,’ considering that they have free Wi-Fi access for all their customers. Many customers tend to linger a little while after their meal to finish any work or watch their shows online. The dinner crowd tends to be filled with more people who decide to take their orders to-go, as opposed to sitting in. Regardless, you can still find one or two people who bring in their laptops to check their e-mails. They do offer delivery, but if you live nearby, you’ll save more money by driving there and picking up your order, since they do charge for delivery. On to the menu itself – for those who are not fans of wavy fries, go with the onion rings or a salad. You’ll instantly start to really enjoy what you’re eating if you go ahead and have everything on it. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard on top of any of the burgers really makes your meal great! The only juice that runs down your hands is from the toppings, not the meat. That way, you know that the burger was made right. In fact, you are able to see the preparation, if you walk to the left after you place your order. The ladies
in the back really know how to make a good burger. The fries should be eaten instantly. Otherwise, they tend to get cold. The next thing on the menu is a Chicken Fried Steak Burger. Although this is one of their specialties, it’s not that special. Also, the Fish Burger is not as great without tartar sauce, which you won’t find here. There is one very important thing that should be known about the fried rice and salads: the portions are not for one person. The House Special Fried Rice combines the typical fried rice with a variety of chicken, pork, and shrimp. It’s extremely
delicious, but either split it with someone or save some for later. The salad is also made for two, although it’s easier to say that one person can finish it if they are really hungry. Their Popcorn Shrimp Salad has lettuce, slices of tomato, and breaded popcorn shrimp on top with Caesar Dressing (unlike what it says on the menu, there are no carrots in their salads). Considering the salad is mainly greens, the Caesar Dressing tastes like a very natural combination. Their Grilled Cheese Sandwich is nothing to die for, but how can you go wrong with cheese in between to slices of bread? The Onion Rings are battered, not
breaded as expected, so there is a bit of an awful after taste. For those eyeing the dessert menu, the ice cream is not worth the price. In fact, all of the desserts are brought in from somewhere else ahead of time. The ice cream is store bought and the cheesecake is from The Cheesecake Factory. Overall, Lucky Burger is a good place for a cheap lunch in a hurry. Don’t bother trying to make an experience out of it. The recommended dishes are any of the cheeseburgers or the fried rices. Anything other menu items are not worth making meals out of. You might as well get your fries from your favorite fast-food chain.
Lucky Burger: a great quick-stop in-and-out joint just down the street Samrat Bhattacharya Staff Writer Since the New Year has come upon us, we’re all in need of a little luck from time to time. That’s why you should come on down to Lucky Burger. There’s no doubt that the place has a certain element of magic when you try their food. Lucky Burger is located on the corner of Richmond and Mandell, right across from the University of St. Thomas. It’s hard to miss since it’s inside of a large blue barrel. Located in the same parking lot as Orange Sports Bar, the restaurant has the feel of a typical small burger joint. Lucky Burger opened in 1975 and works as a fast food burger joint-dinerChinese-delivery restaurant. One look at their menu and you will see that they serve various cheese burgers along with Fish ‘N’ Chips, four different kinds of salads, patty melts, and fried rice combinations. You can also order a number of dessert items, including ice cream and floats. Their full menu and hours are on their website: www.luckyburger.com. If you plan on visiting during lunch hours, be prepared to be in and out or sit down and enjoy your meal with many other customers.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere proves to be a great book to judge by the cover Jihane Rodriguez Staff Writer While looking for some “holiday season reading,” I came across Neverwhere by pure accident. I had never heard of Neil Gaiman before apart from Stardust (yes, there is a movie too). I must admit I decided to read the book merely based on its cover, I know, I know: “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but the sepia , foggy image of the Big Ben had me at first look. Neverwhere is a story full of magic and impossible scenarios. It is dark in its core, yet it carries positive analogies and values. The very own essence of who we are and what makes us the person we are can be captured in each one of the mysterious and the “not so mysterious” characters of
this novel. Over the course of the first few pages you walk, feel and taste London in all its glory, but as the story grows into a complicated matter of reality and fiction, the reader is transported to a different, hidden London. A world in which fantasy becomes the mundane; A world in which black is white and white is black. Do you still follow me? If you do then Neverwhere is the book for you. Action packet, with a hint of drama and a lot of suspense, complicated passages, and tri-dimensional characters. Neverwhere offers a look into a magical world, -much like the Harry Potter books –for adults without all the glitz of sparkling wands. Neverwhere bites into your inner fears and makes it a journey; whether it’s a dream
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come true or a nightmare depends upon your own interpretation of humanity. The Washington Post Book World says, “excellent... {Gaiman creates} an alternate
“Neverwhere is an eyepopping Alice in Wonderland for the new millennium.” Do I need to say more? Can you walk into Neverwhere?
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Puzzles Corner
January Crossword
ACROSS 1. Disassembled Q: There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. 7. Vampire’s weapon Inside the white house there was a red house. 10. From Florence Inside the red house there were lots of babies. 11. Vampire’s weapon What is it? 12. Bright light on Broadway 14. Eastern nurse A: A watermelon 16. Tractor bigwig
Riddle of the Month:
city beneath London that is engaging, detailed and fun to explore.” USA Today calls it “delightful...inventively horrific,” and Mark Frost author of The Lisf of 7 said
17. One reason for speech therapy 18. Wagon train’s direction DOWN 1. Cosmetic Plant 2. “Hulk” director Lee 3. Forum-fitting garments 4. Gazpacho eater’s need
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5. 687 Days on Mars 6. Vampire’s weapon 9. Molecule made of nucleotides 13. Taiwan’s capital 14. Pellet projector 15. Pertaining to birds 19. Company of performers
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Getting to know the Celts A Message from your SGA President Hien Tran Staff Photographer When it comes to basketball, Ellie Bowers is on the ball. She’s been eating breathing, living and studying basketball as long as she can remember. During Christmas break, Ellie would go to practice every day: in the morning and the evening. She is a people person off the court, but on the court she can be a fierce, formidable opponent and a strong team player. When she is playing a game, she thrives under the competition and the support of the team. When I asked Ellie where she found her inspiration to play basketball, she replied, her parents. They thought it would something that Ellie would enjoy, so they exposed her to basketball’s physical demand and sense of camaraderie. Ellie, number 25, is one of the team’s shooting guards. This season she has attempted four 3-point shots three offensive rebounds, one assist and one steal. During a game the audience seems to disappear from her audiosurroundings and she can
only hear her teammates and guidance from Head Coach, Mike Ricks. I asked Ellie what she would be doing if she were not playing basketball. Her answer shows a dedication to the team sports environment, “playing softball.” Now, in the climax of her basketball career, she thinks of her Senior year of high school. In those days she was the top scorer and started for her team. She led her team to the second round of playoffs and hopes to carry that legacy of leadership with her to UST. I asked Ellie what she thought of the Lady Celts. She said, “I love how the team is really close off the court and how that’s transferring to the court.” Ellie wants all the members of the team to be dependent on each other. I felt this article would not be complete without some fun facts about Ellie. Ellie loves strawberry ice cream and watching Disney movies on rainy nights. She wants to become a biology teacher. Join us each issue for a look into the lives of athletes that represent UST.
Dear UST Community, I hope that everyone had an amazing and productive winter break. There are great changes that will take place this semester that will alter how we view departments, clubs, and events on campus. The Student Government Association is working hard to provide students with essential resources to make your UST experience unforgettable. For the past two years, SGA has been pushing to bring CollegiateLink to our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This social site will provide departments and clubs with their own web space. Additionally, students will be able to customize their interests so they may stay up to date with the clubs they have a preference for. Every student will be able to log in simply by using their “Celt Login” username and password to access the content. This addition to the UST network will be extensive and will create a new perspective on the UST social life. Training for administrators is currently taking place and we are
planning on launching the website mid semester. Our CollegiateLink site will be called “UST4ME”, and every prospective and current member of the UST community will be able to see what UST has to offer. If there are any questions regarding UST4ME or anything pertaining to SGA, please contact me at
sgapresident@stthom.edu. Info on and features of CollegiateLink (soon to be UST4ME) is available at collegiatelink.net We are all excited and cannot wait to get this out to everyone! God Bless, David Torres President, SGA
To stay up to date with all that is coming up in SGA, be sure to drop by their Facebook page. Watch for updates on the UST4ME.
Upcoming Events at St. Thomas Friday, January 20
Wednesday, January 25
Monday, January 30
Why Pope John Paul II is Not Personalist 7:30 PM Ahern Room, Crooker Center
Seekers and Sages Luncheon & Lecture 12:00 PM Scanlan Room
Women’s Basketball vs. Langston University 5:30 PM Jerabeck Gym
Saturday, January 21
Thursday, January 26
Men’s Basketball vs. Langston University 7:30 PM Jerabeck Gym
Six Shots to Freedom 6:30 PM Jones Hall
UST Night at the Rockets 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 22
Monoghan Organ Recital 4:30 PM - Chapel of St. Basil
Monday, January 23
Commuter Coffee Talks 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM The University Seal
Women’s Basketball vs. University of the Southwest 5:30 PM Jerabeck Gym Men’s Basketball vs. University of the Southwest
7:30 PM Jerabeck Gym
Women’s Basketball vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God 5:30 PM Jerabeck Gym
Aquinas Lecture with Dr. Matthew Levering 7:30 PM Jones Hall
UST Men’s Basketball vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God University Home Game 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Jerabeck Gym
CTS Colloquium Series 12:30 PM Sullivan Hall, Room 102
Friday, January 27
UST Blood Drive 10:00 AM Jerabeck Lobby
Tuesday, January 31
6th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration 12:00 PM Crooker Patio UST Blood Drive 10:00 AM Jerabeck Lobby
Wednesday, February 1
“The Jig is Up!” Concert Benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies 7:30 PM Cullen Hall
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