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Budget vote postponed

UTSA makes campus renovations

By Joseph Torres Co-News Editor

By Heather Montoya Co-News Editor

The Student Government Association (SGA) of UTSA failed to pass their annual budget during their 7th Session of the 44th General Assembly. Representatives spent the majority of the meeting asking questions and discussing line items associated with their 2019-2020 budget. $47,183 was budgeted for the Fall and Spring semesters. The budget is funded via student fees which students are required to pay. A motion was made to postpone voting on the budget until the next general meeting due to inconsistencies with allocated funds for specific line items.

The floor was opened for deliberation and information gathering.

A motion to reconsider the budget being postponed was made with the exception of two line items Continued on page 2 See “Motion passes with exceptions”

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Student government holds elections

By Joseph Torres Co-News Editor SGA is holding an election for senator positions and all students are eligible

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election is the responsibility of SGA’s Judicial Branch.

Voting is being held on RowdyLink. The website is hosting a blue banner that provides students the option

to sign in and vote. The banner states, “It’s election time. Don’t forget to vote.” There is an additional message located underneath this statement which reads, “Be the change you wish to see in the world by getting involved and playing an important role in this crucial decision. Make sure you vote before it’s too late.”

Students have the option of voting for representatives in the college of their enrollment and their associated classification, e.g. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. Below is a list of the positions and seats available, as well as the candidates who notified SGA of their intention to run.

UTSA Facilities made renovations to the Main and Downtown campuses during the summer to enhance student success, cultivate the environment and support the growing student population.

UTSA’s Strategic Plan, a 10-year vision to make UTSA a model for student success and research, guided these renovations set to continue throughout 2019.

“The renovations at UTSA [are] centered around efforts that support student success,” Paul Goodman, interim associate vice president for facilities, said. “They included spaces for student services, collaboration and group study, and improving and expanding restrooms, classrooms and administrative support spaces.”

Renovations made on the Main Campus include: a collaboration and study area in the Flawn Building, a study lounge in the Business Building, improved wheelchair-accessibility in a lecture hall in the McKinney Humanities Building, restroom renovations and additions on the fourth floor of the John Peace Library and office renovations for the provost and vice president of business affairs.

Some of the renovations involving safety, sustainability and maintenance were also made over the summer. New parking spots were made available to students, pedestrian and bicycle pathways were added, 5,000 fluorescent light bulbs were replaced with LED lights in the Flawn Building and a chiller providing air conditioning at the Downtown Campus are a few of the changes made.

“Studies show that students are more likely to be productive and successful in comfortable classroom and learning environments,” Goodman said.

“Our focus is to make sure we are giving students the tools and resources they need to succeed.”

UTSA’s Office of Facilities have either directly performed the renovations or managed design firms and contractors that completed them. The funds for the renovations come from various sources and the renovations themselves are part of a $6 million investment UTSA makes annually to maintain and improve the campuses.

“Funds come from a variety of sources including institutional reserves designated for renovations and deferred maintenance, departmental funds and auxiliary funds,” Goodman said. “UTSA also receives Permanent University Funds of about $2 million per year in the form of library, equipment, repair and rehabilitation funds.”

The Student Success Center, costing $7.33 million, is funded separately through the UT System Revenue Financing System and is expected to be Continued on page 2 See “University aims to support student success”

UTSA partners with Westside community

By Kaylee Boggan Staff Writer UTSA, in partnership with San Antonio’s Westside community, held the grand opening of the Westside Community Center (WCC) on Sept. 14 in the historic Heroes Building in the Villa Guadalupe neighborhood of San Antonio. The WCC aims to create community relationships with Westside residents and business owners.

UTSA is exploring several potential programs and services at its new community center, including after-school tutoring, college admissions advising and preparation.

“As an urban-serving university, UTSA is committed to deepening our relationships with all areas of San Antonio – particularly those that have been historically underserved. We’re starting with a focus on the Westside in light of its proximity to our Downtown Campus,” UTSA Presi-

dent Taylor Eighmy said.

“This initiative is very much a draft, and we’re actively seeking community input. It serves as an invitation for Westside organizations to collaborate with UTSA, and we’re looking forward to continuing to shape this effort together with new and existing partners,” Eighmy said.

Implementation of the initiative is planned for next fall. Joe Izbrand, associate vice president for communications and marketing and chief communications officer, explains the desire to increase the number of Westside students at UTSA by giving them an opportunity for the future.

“This is a chance for the future of the Westside community,” Izbrand said. “We want the young children at the neighboring schools to see the UTSA students as role models. When they see all that the others who came before them accomplished, it will inspire them to follow the path of success that they did.”

The Task Force on Creating Pathways to Educational Excellence will explore and establish UTSA enrollment pathways for Westside youth, as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for adults. The group will integrate efforts among university faculty and K-12 school leadership by transforming them into the right policy.

The Community-Based Research, Sustainable Partnerships and Advocacy Task Force will provide efforts to inform the public about issues such as housing displacement, historical preservation, access to higher education and social service challenges by working closely with the residents and community leaders.

SGA representatives discuss future plans with students.

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Motion passes with exceptions Continued from Page 1 deemed time sensitive: $13,930 for the SGA Leadership Summit and $830 to the Judicial Branch for election advertisement and tabling.

The motion passed but it was not unanimous.

One senator voted against the motion while the rest of the assembly voted in the affirmative.

“SGA’s mission is simple: improve campus life.

I only vote ‘yes’ for legislation that I know will achieve that mission. Sending UTSA’s studentelected representation on a $14,000 vacation will neither improve UTSA nor encourage improvement,” Taylor Edwards, College of Liberal and Fine Arts Senator, said.

SGA’s Leadership Summit is nearly 30% of their annual budget. The summit has designated 75 open seats for their representatives and is scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, a tennis club in New Braunfels, TX. The trip includes $1,600 for transportation; $10,850 for meals and lodging; $400 for Senator booklets and reference guides; $200 for additional supplies; $500 for an administrator meet and greet; $150 for their spring summit; and $230 for their director summit.

The decision to hold the summit at John Newcombe Tennis Ranch was made over the summer by the Executive Branch of SGA. Student Body President, Jack Rust, elaborated on the decision for the summit during an exclusive interview.

“We found that John Newcombe was really our best price-point and a price-point that was shared across the UT System and other collegiate institutions across the country for this type of event where you train officers within your organization,” Rust said. “So that was the decision. We liked John Newcombe, and it was a decision that I really advocated for because of the experience I had when I came here [to UTSA] two years ago and it’s something that we are really looking forward to.”

SGA’s next general meeting is scheduled for Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Denman Ballroom, located inside the Student Union. The remaining budget will be up for another vote.

Q&A with SGA President

By Heather Montoya Co-News Editor

Q:

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What made you want to be SGA President?

I applied to West Point and in May I found out that I was medically disqualified. I came to UTSA in hopes of winning some kind of scholarship and I was like ‘okay, maybe I’ll reapply to West Point; I’ll build a great application. I’ll join student government.’ Seeing what Brittney [former SGA president] did, what kind of networking she was able to do, the role she had within administration and how she was able to open doors really drew me to the position of president.

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What was the process for becoming SGA president?

Applications open up usually in the spring. UTSA will send out a student-wide email, and it will say, ‘if you’re interested in running for a student government position go to RowdyLink and apply today and here’s the period you have to apply.’

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What are your plans for increasing voter turnout?

I think the biggest thing is to show them that we have a presence at this school. I think a big part is getting the SGA brand out there a little bit more and then making sure they understand the platform that is RowdyLink, but we’re all working hard to revamp our social media.

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What major projects does SGA plan on working on this semester?

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What does your position entail?

I think the biggest portion of what I do, other than the general oversight of SGA, is, that there are several universitywide committees in which the president is asked to serve on.

The president of SGA is typically asked to come represent the student body. During general assembly meetings, my role is to basically serve just as oversight. I would say the biggest role that I do is make appointments for all of my chair positions: the academic affairs, business affairs and student affairs chairs, as well as all of my directors and then Kaitlyn — she serves as the chief executive assistant. Making those appointments is really what designs the team of student government that sets the expectation for what we are going to complete this year.

I think the first thing that is big for us is that Homecoming week is coming up, so we have our t-shirt exchange. We’re obviously going to do BestFest this year; we’re really looking forward to that. The last football game of every year, SGA does an Instagram takeover on the UTSA official Instagram page, and we do Scantron giveaway.

University aims to support student success Continued from Page 1 completed by Spring 2020. The center is expected to provide various services to UTSA students.

“The Student Success Center will house all of UTSA’s Academic Advising, Academic Success Coaching, Graduation Help Desk, LEAD/ SOAR Student Success Programs and Transfer & Transition Student Success

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Projects currently underway or in the planning process include the Downtown Recreation Center; the Science and Engineering Building on the Main Campus; the Guadalupe Hall, a living and learning community; and the National Security Collaboration Center and the School for Data Sciences at the Downtown Campus.

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Government Association (SGA). The Office of Facilities meets with SGA throughout the year to discuss current and potential projects. SGA holds their general assembly meetings every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union’s Denman Ballroom. Anyone is able to make propositions during their open forum.

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opinion Did you know there is (was) an election?

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If you are a student reading this editorial on Tuesday, Sep. 17, then you have less than 24 hours to vote for UTSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) representatives. These elected representatives are the student body’s voice to the university.

SGA is funded by student fees; therefore, SGA is intended to promote the interest of all students. The election closes on Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. Didn’t know about the election? That’s the problem.

Voter turnout for SGA elections have been historically abismal. According to SGA’s website, the general election of Fall 2018 had a voter turnout of only 530 students. Can 530 votes accurately represent the interests of over 30,000 students? If SGA is the voice of all UTSA students, then the Fall 2018 election was the voice of less than two percent of the entire student body.

Either the UTSA student body is apathetic towards their own elections, or SGA is poorly informing students about elections. We believe the latter.

Instead of perpetuating a sad imitation of the democratic process, SGA should notify students with enough time to cast an informed vote. In order for this to happen, SGA needs to invest in public awareness about upcoming student elections. Otherwise, a yearly budget over $45,000 of student fees should not fund SGA’s inactivity.

Granted, all candidates have the responsibility to advertise their own campaigns and persuade students to vote for them on RowdyLink. However, the responsibility of notifying the student body of an upcoming election is not incumbent upon the candidates vying for positions; SGA is solely responsible for the promotion of the elections they hold.

Students should be able to walk from one class to another and be aware of an upcoming or ongoing election, whether that be because SGA representatives are actively tabling or because signage is displayed. Following SGA on social media or logging onto RowdyLink by chance during an election should not be how students learn about an election.

When SGA votes on their budget this week, they should allocate more funds towards voter engagement, public information and efforts to improve their voter turnout. SGA should focus on ensuring their representatives are actually representative of their constituencies.

Go to http://rowdylink.utsa.edu/ before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday to cast your vote.

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The culture behind West Point’s alma mater Letter to the Editor It is difficult for me to communicate the depth of the faux pas from Saturday’s post-game event. It transcends courtesy and ventures into cultural violation. I wrote this in recognition of the cultural divide between our populations.

Following games, cadets, the Army Team, alumni, and family assemble to share in singing the Alma Mater. West Point graduates share a lineage of service and honor that dates to 1803 when President Jefferson founded the Academy. Upon graduation, West Point graduates begin a lifetime of service to the nation by entering the armed services. During this arduous and dangerous service, they travel around the world and separate from families to defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Along the way, we lose comrades: brothers, sisters, friends and family. As we age, these losses become more profound as we assemble and share stories.

When West Pointers assemble, we cherish the time together, particularly when we sing The Alma Mater. Win or lose, graduates assemble around the Army Band. A few notes gain everyone’s attention, headgear is removed, and voices join together for at least one verse. We join voices as comrades who span more than a half century: graduates

who all served our nation and are still serving in some capacity. While singing, we are transported back to our time as cadets. We remember those who stood next to us then, but who are no longer. We grip hands with gray spirits across ages, and we join in both solemnity and celebration. We are honored by our past, thrilled about the present, and look forward to the future in which we will continue to serve our nation. We pay homage to each other and to our alma mater.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, a particular combination of cadets and graduates came together for the game against UTSA: a combination that can never be duplicated.

We were thrilled to be there. We enjoyed the game. But when the UTSA football team immediately departed the field after their alma mater, the UTSA band immediately started playing a celebratory concert: This robbed us of our sacred and honored tradition singing The Alma Mater as a group. Despite the intrusion, our small band played, and a few grads around them heard and sung, but the majority of us could not hear. We cannot get this moment back, and for this our lives are not as rich as they could have been. But we will drive on with honor and continue to serve, as is our commitment: Our duty compels us.

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Chanel Miller speaks out and says “know my name” Commentary

By Natalia Brookens Contributing Writer On Jan. 18, 2015, Brock Turner permanently changed the life of a woman who for years was known by the public as Emily Doe. Due to the fact that Doe was unconscious, the details of the assault are unclear.

However, according to Turner’s account, he met the victim outside of the fraternity house of Kappa Alpha at Stanford University, where they both attended a party. Turner claims the victim slipped on a slope and he got down on the ground to kiss her. He then asked her if she wanted him to “finger her,” which he alleges she consented to, and after doing so for a minute, Turner claims that they then started “dry humping.” Turner was caught in the act by two other Stanford students.

Doe denied that she had consented to any part of the attack and Turner was indicted ten days later on 2 counts of rape, 2 counts of penetration and 1 count of assault with

intent to rape; the trial of People v. Turner began on March 14, 2016. Due to Turner’s privilege, he only served three months of his six-month prison sentence.

On June 3, 2016, Doe read a condensed version of her 12page victim impact statement where she recounted the assault and its after-effects. Her statement was both powerful and emotional. “You don’t know me, but you’ve been inside me, and that’s why we’re here today.”

These are the first words that Doe used to address her attacker. When her 7,000-word statement was released by the district attorney’s office, it was published by Buzzfeed. Within three days, the statement was viewed over four million times.

On Sept. 4, 2019, Doe came forward with her name and a memoir. Chanel Miller wants her voice to be heard in “Know My Name.” Miller is an extremely strong woman to come out with

this story. The shame, rage, and guilt that follow an assault are immeasurable and impossible to describe. She owes nothing to anyone but herself. However, this story, much like her victim impact statement, will affect many readers.

As a survivor who did not report her assault, I feel it’s important to look at what leads many survivors to not report their assault. According to RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, out of 1,000 sexual assaults, only 230 are reported to police, 46 lead to arrests, nine cases get referred to prosecutors, five will lead to a felony conviction and fewer than five rapists will be incarcerated. These statistics and the fear of retaliation keeps many more from reporting.

Many also feel that the police cannot or will not do anything about it, even if they do report their assault.

Within the last two years, the

#MeToo movement has pushed for stronger laws against sexual assault and rape. Many people feel empowered to come out with their stories of assault. One of the worst feelings associated with sexual assault is alienation.

When you tell people what happened, that’s when the questions follow: “How did you allow this to happen?” “Did you say no?”

“Why didn’t you fight back?” and many more. However, #MeToo has also helped to build a community of survivors and supporters.

With her memoir, Miller has not only inspired me and many others, but she has also helped to reinvigorate the #MeToo movement. #MeToo has recently seen some measurable resistance with people like Scarlett Johansson who has said she believes director Woody Allen, a man who has been accused of sexual assault for decades by multiple women, over his accusers. And famous

comedian Dave Chappelle has come out as a victim-blamer in his recent Netflix stand-up special. Not only are survivors facing their attackers, but they are also supported by people who believe them. Rape culture goes much deeper than many people realize, and I believe Miller’s memoir will open people’s eyes to the importance of not only believing survivors but holding attackers accountable as well.

Please visit RAINN.org for more information on sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please call the free and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673).

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The art of listening

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By Ryan Houston-Dial Staff Writer Today, communication has many more facets than most could have imagined in the past. Due to technological innovations, individuals now possess smartphones that have convenient functions such as a calendar, alarm and fitness trackers, as well as electronic personal assistants that can complete a multitude of tasks with a couple of voice commands.

Although we’ve made many advances in electronic communication, we have declined in the area of interpersonal communication. Essentially, we have lost the art of listening to one another. Rather than comprehending and actively listening to someone’s thoughts before speaking, we are now just waiting to respond with thoughts of our own. This has led to the fall of many relationships, friendships and members in society.

With the rise of politics in social media and increasing polarization, individuals now become hostile when met with an idea that does not match their own. On several accounts, I am willing to admit that I have been quick to respond without considering the comments that were said before me. Anger flowed through my body and caused a sequence of narrowminded comments to exit my mouth. The only thought on my mind was to prove my point and make sure it was proven without much resistance from the other party. On the other side, not being heard is a tough task and not much fun either. I remember feeling both disappointed and saddened that someone else was shutting me out and failing to consider how I felt about the situation. Rather than feeling shunned, I wish I was understood. I wish they took my point of view into consideration and that I had received the validation that my opinion did in fact matter to them.

After being on both ends of wanting to be heard and refusing to listen, I chose to take a new approach when communicating. When being spoken to, I started giv-

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By Joseph Torres Co-News Editor ing people my undivided attention, with an emphasis on eye contact. It is important to make others feel comfortable and show them we value their opinions by being attentive.

Additionally, I maintain a clear mind as someone talks, resisting the urge to form any biases or snap judgments about their ideas. No matter how I feel about someone’s ideas, I remember to remain open-minded because I have the opportunity to learn something new. I remind myself to hold my tongue and refrain from interrupting as that can make people feel disrespected. I can assure you that nobody enjoys being cut off so I implore you to let them finish their thoughts.

I also ask questions about their reasoning to show I am engaged, consider their thoughts and calmly begin to introduce my own ideas to the discussion. I take into account the possibility of not seeing eye to eye, but you do not always have to “win” the argument: A great solution is agreeing to disagree and moving forward. There is still value in the power of dialogue between two opposing parties.

Dialogue allows the free flow of ideas with the possibility to create something new. We develop and maintain trust in our relationships through the influences of dialogue that we share with each other.

It serves as a point of language, culture and thoughts that connect us.

Yes, emotions in the moment can be overwhelming, however, ask yourself if aggressively pushing your agenda on someone is worth losing their presence and respect. It is imperative that we at least attempt to actively listen even if the other side is choosing not to. In reality, we all need each other in some form or fashion. Many of us may be hesitant to admit it, but we all serve a purpose. If you would like to be heard, please listen first.

Imagine having unlimited information in the palm of your hand. How would you use this power? The First Amendment protects an individual’s right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Regrettably, not everyone uses these freedoms for good. So, it falls on consumers of information to ensure the validity of the sources we choose to indulge.

While we may not live in the future George Orwell predicted in his book 1984, something about “fake news” rings a bell. His book defines a term that I’d like to discuss in a modern context: doublethink. This term is defined as “the acceptance of a mental capacity to accept contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time, especially as a result of political indoctrination.”

Confused? Don’t be. You know exactly what this term means and doesn’t mean: This is an example of doublethink. Now, back to your power to summon information on command. Depending on the source you choose, it is possible to view contradicting opinions published about the same topic. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a political climate that presents counterfactual content, or “fake news,” as fact. So, my question is, who has the authority to decide what news is fake or not? My answer is none of us and all of us.

Whether our intention is to doublethink or not, we do it regularly. It occurs without notice and promotes quarrel.

Even so, doublethink doesn’t have to be obstructive; analogous to the Orwellian sense. I have my opinions, but I should also consider the source of other’s opinions simultaneously. It isn’t a matter of whether I believe them to be true, I still have to accept the counterpoints of someone else’s reality. This allows me to better understand how other people paint their view of the world.

Unfortunately, “fake news” makes the entire process more opaque. Collectively, we choose what narrative to accept and disburse into our social circles, but if we strictly adhere to the first source we view, odds are we aren’t looking at the entire picture.

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ing a trend and this is unacceptable.

Additionally, media is now consumed in the most convenient way: using our special powers to summon information instantaneously. However, society has become careless with the saturation of information available. It’s easier to retweet a catchy headline than to verify its contents.

A recent example of this is the Beto O’Rourke sticker that was not found on the back of the Odessa-Midland shooter’s vehicle. A viral claim that the shooter was a “Democratic Socialist who had a Beto sticker on his truck” had no factual verification. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed there was no evidence of this sticker existing in its stated context. Heed: The spread of misinformation is nonpartisan and applies to all political ideologies.

Ultimately, this boils down to our responsibility to be intelligent consumers of information. What about the articles with over 50,000 retweets or likes on Facebook? I don’t believe that social acceptance is an indicator of authenticity. Especially when click-bait titles are littered across the internet. Yet, we continue the spread of misinformation on a societal level. So, how can we do better?

I implore everyone to engage in civil discourse instead of argument. This is an easy starting point. Actively seek information that challenges your way of thinking. Work to remove your confirmation bias and take the time to listen to other’s opinions. Doublethink in a productive manner as opposed to playing catchup to the latest “fake news.” This should encourage individuals to reciprocate the gesture. If it does not, simply walk away because at that point you are not speaking with a rational person.

The opinions of others will reflect the information they have consumed, whether or not they have thought them through critically is that person’s responsibility.

The truth might not always be the first thing you hear or read, but constructive dialogue leads to progressive reasoning.

Inclusivity of opinions will benefit our shared quest for the truth. I encourage everyone to embrace it purposefully.

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Arts & Life Review: Look mom I can fly

Travis Scott’s stardom showcased in Netflix documentary By: Alex Hanks

Arts & Life Editor Established music superstar, former UTSA student and hip-hop mogul Travis Scott, recently released his Netflix exclusive documentary “Look Mom I Can Fly” released on Aug. 28. The documentary covers the peak of Travis’s career and the chaos that goes on behind the scenes while touring. It showcases home videos from his childhood and allows us to delve into the factors that transformed Jacques Bermon Webster II into Travis Scott. Viewers really get a first-hand look at his accolades in the nearly 90-minute docu. One scene highlights Travis’s reception of the key to Missouri City, Texas on his Astroworld Tour – with NBA all-star and Houston icon James Harden being present at the concert as well.

The documentary drew parallels to the era of 1980’s heavy metal shows creating a nostalgic context by utilizing VHS-style filming of the Astroworld tour. Crowd surfing and mosh pits make the viewer feel like the brink of a riot is on the horizon at any moment. It really made me consider the idea that maybe hip-hop really is the new rock ‘n roll. Rappers like Travis Scott and Playboi have the ability to ignite a crowd in ways that bands like Guns ‘n Roses and Def Leppard did decades prior.

Moments like these are the focal points of the docu. The producers managed to mesh aesthetic filming-styles with more intimate moments of his life making it a film that even those who are not fans of hip-hop can enjoy.

At one point in the documentary, we see Travis driving through the venue with a plethora of fans running at full speed through on-coming traffic just to catch a glimpse of the Astroworld star. A few scenes later, Travis is seen walking into a building with a heavily armed guard. This isn’t something we would have seen had the documentary not been released; the documentary fulfills its goal of providing

insight into the ins-and-outs of being a grammy-winning rapper.

At one point, Travis goes back to his childhood home in Missouri City, outside of Houston. The film crew shows a small home and a tiny bedroom that he shared with his brother growing up. He talks about how “this is where it all started,’’ and how he made music in that very same room – he references the surreal feeling of rising to fame rapidly, and scenes like this come together to curate an episodic journey of someone who came from humble beginnings.

The docu also highlights the more grounded side of Travis with the pregnancy of his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. In one scene, you see Travis Scott running behind a venue because police issued a warrant for his arrest after a riot allegedly broke out at his concert that same night.

While in the next scene, you see him in the hospital with his newly born daughter, Stormi. This was one of the higher points of the docu because it allows us to see a side of Travis outside of the chaos of being on a physically and mentally demanding tour.

Wholesome moments like scenes of Travis, Kylie and Stormi add a refreshing dynamic that creates balance throughout the sequential plot design.

Whether it is Travis chanting to an arena of avid fans or cradling his newborn daughter, both aspects successfully showcase his gratitude for the platform he has earned. In the hip-hop community today, it is incredibly critical to remain versatile.

“Look Mom I Can Fly” successfully encapsulates the evolution of Scott using cinematography to enkindle the feelings of the viewer.

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Big Sis Advice: Social media cringe By: Kimiya Factory Staff Writer

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Social media has so many pros, but changing rape culture has definitely revealed the cons throughout the years. I’ve always been oblivious to the difference between adoration and harassment in my DMs, but my sophomore year provided a specific instance in which I realized I had been violated by the words of a stranger without giving permission. Feel free to reflect while reading my story; I’m sure a lot of us have been there.

I was friendly, okay? I felt bad about ignoring people with aggressive compliments, so one day while walking to class at the MH, I didn’t think twice about giving my email to a complete stranger.

At first it was an email suggesting a couple works of literature that I should check out, then the emails kept coming the less I replied. One day I read an email in the form of a French poem that translated into English. It talked about the curves of my body and sexual fantasies expressing things that wanted to be done to me. My heart raced. My stomach dropped, and time came to a complete stop. I remember feeling so violated because I had only met this person once very briefly.

A year later, I’m sharing this for the first time with anyone besides the eyes that read this column, and I’ll never forget the wise words a survivor once told me, “I know my next love will be everything pure.” And they’re right. ‘Love’ does not like all 211 posts on your profile after you’ve clearly expressed no interest. ‘Love’ does not project sexual fantasies you’ve never comprehended or asked for. ‘Love’ does not email you abusive messages after you’ve blocked every possible channel that they can use to contact you.

Before you pick up your phone to go through your crush’s likes, please keep in mind: You cannot physically like someone 211 times in person.

-For my survivors who owe creeps NOTHING. Xoxo, Big Sis

Column: Alamo city appetites A synopsis of Press Coffee

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By: Tally Dilbert Contributing Writer San Antonio is filled with different places where you can have fun with friends and family. As an international student at UTSA, I’ve taken the time to explore this amazing city. This past summer, I tweeted a thread showcasing restaurants and places that I thought the roadrunner community would enjoy with some of these places in the UTSA community, others in the UIW area and downtown. From coffee shops I saw as valued study spots to museums, this column will showcase these local businesses and what they have to offer.

First on my list is Press Coffee. A local coffee shop here in SA, located near the University of the Incarnate Word, Press Coffee has grown to become one of my favorite coffee shops. What I love most about Press is its greenhouse design. If you are a plant connoisseur like myself, the cafe is decorated vibrantly with greenery at every turn. A combination of natural lighting and the scent of freshly brewed coffee and homemade food makes this environment one of the most leisurely coffee shops in the Alamo City.

Aside from the bright and plant-filled building, the coffee is impeccable. I would recommend trying their Chai Latte first. Not only does Press Coffee offers iced and hot drinks, they also offer a diverse range of pastries that compliment the coffee nicely.

Whether you need a chill spot to study or you just want to explore the town outside of the UTSA area, I would highly recommend you push your boundaries and stop by Press Coffee. The dynamic of a coffee shop that seeks to create a refreshing and vibrant environment, while still achieving their main goal of brewing great coffee, Press Coffee pulls this off exceptionally.

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Joining The Paisano changed the direction of my life. I had just switched my major to English and had no clue what I was doing until I met Professor Diane Abdo in her editing course. Professor Abdo praised The Paisano and piqued my interest in joining.

After my first meeting, I was already covering my first event and began my journey in the world of journalism. Not only did I grow as a writer, I became part of a family; a family that supports creative differences and united as one to create something amazing – the best college newspaper in the state of Texas. My favorite memories are the late nights rushing to get the newspaper done, enjoying pizza along with some of Professor Abdo’s amazing home cooked meals while editing the pages and having a laugh or two.

We drove each other crazy, but that’s what family does.

My time at The Paisano has led me to my current position. I am currently the assistant editor at The News of San Patricio, a local newspaper covering anything and everything back in my hometown. I write, edit and take photos for the paper as well as designing page layout and posting our content online.

If I had not joined The Paisano, I would not be where I am today.

Everything I learned about journalism came from Professor Abdo and The Paisano’s amazing editors. I learned how to write news stories, headlines, photo captions and work with Adobe InDesign, which is conveniently the same program I currently use for work. I was able to showcase my abilities to my current employers through everything I did at The Paisano and was offered the position the next day.

If you’re thinking about joining, do it. You won’t regret it.

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San Antonio art scene thrives

Artpace introduces new residents for the Fall 2019 Residency season.

By: Jake Striebeck Staff Writer Artistic creation and culture are alive and blooming in the heart of San Antonio thanks to Artpace. Located on 445 N. Main Ave, Artpace is both an open-to-the-public contemporary art exhibit and a nonprofit residency program supporting regional, national and international artists.

Residency artists call San Antonio’s Artpace home for two months while they are given the space and supplies needed to create new works of art. They receive an apartment, a studio space, an honorarium, production money and access to the full-time staff. The created artwork is exhibited and then goes on to appear in private and public collections across the world.

Exhibits are displayed throughout the building which is open and free to the public during operating hours. Upon entering the building, one can find a lively Artpace employee behind a desk who will provide any and all information on the exhibits, residents and many of the other installments curated by Artpace.

Artpace also holds a variety of events and educational opportunities. Starting Oct. 8, Artpace will hold a Morning Mixer every Friday and provide free donuts and coffee brewed by a variety of featured coffee artists from around San Antonio.

Artpace also participates in community involvement by providing different educational services, workshops, film-screenings, rooftop concerts and performances.

For fall 2019, Artpace welcomes four new residents home.

Their stay will start on Sept. 23, and end on Nov. 18.

Jessica Halonen from Austin, Texas is a painter and sculpture who integrates science and history into her art. She explores topics such as genetic engineering in the pharmaceutical industry, the historical and metaphorical implications with color and other researchbased work. Her work has been exhibited in notable museums including the local McNay Art Museum in San Antonio.

Cauleen Smith from Los Angeles, California is an interdisciplinary artist working with multiple materials and arenas including film and installation. Her work draws from structuralism, Third World Cinema and science fiction which tackles activism and the curiosity of possibilities in an imaginative world. Her short films, feature film, installations and performances were showcased at International Film Festival

Rotterdam 2019 and have received many awards including the Rockefeller Media Arts Award.

Emre Hüner from Istanbul, Turkey, works with drawings, video, sculpture and installations. His art focuses on constructed narratives and eclectic assemblages that examine subjects like utopia, archeology and progressive ideas on improvements for the future through a reimagination of architectural entities, organic and artificial forms.

His solo exhibitions have been shown around the world including Istanbul, Turkey, New York City, Mexico City, Belgium and Germany.

Kelly Baum from New York City, New York is the guest curator for the Fall 2019 residency program.

She has held curatorial positions at the Princeton University Art Museum (2007-2015), the Blanton Museum of Art (2002-2007) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (2000-2002).

Baum has curated or co-curated over 25 exhibitions and has had work widely published in books and catalogs.

These established artists will spend two months in the city of San Antonio producing their own unique art and exhibiting them for public viewing.

Artpace is hosting a welcoming potluck to introduce the new residents on Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. The event will be a great opportunity to meet the new artists and to find out their plans to add to the art culture in Jake Striebeck/The Paisano our city.

If you can’t make it to the potluck but are interested in visiting Artpace, visit them for free during the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 12-5 p.m. on weekends.

If you want to contribute to Artpace’s efforts, you can donate online on their website (artpace.org/donate). You also can join Artpace’s membership community which provides access to Members First Look at openings and Members Last Look at international Artist-in-Residence exhibitions, invitations to rooftop jazz summer concert series, 10 percent discount on Artpace merchandise found in the Artpace Shop and discounts at participating Artpace Alliance businesses.

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Sports Orange and Blue on the Mean Green Previewing the first conference game of the season

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he UTSA Roadrunners (1-2) fell to the Army Black Knights (2-1) 31-13 on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Alamodome. Next Saturday, the ‘Runners will take on the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, Texas.

As the Black Knights moved on from an emotional loss against the seventh-ranked University of Michigan, the ‘Runners faced a tough team offensively. The Black Knights ran the ball and pushed their way Sheldon Jones catching a pass against Army. through the ‘Runner defense play The next opponent the ‘Runners will after play. The Black Knights fought and face is UNT. This season, the ‘Runposted season highs of 358 total yards and ners are averaging 20.7 points per game 340 rushing against the ‘Runners. whereas UNT is averaging 31.7. Looking “I thought once we came back in the back at last season, the ‘Runners trailed second half, we challenged our offense to close behind the Mean Green 24-21. Duranswer the bell and to go down and have ing the UNT game last year, the ‘Runners a great drive, 13-play drive, eat up a ton held strength in their defensive abilities of clock and it looks like we’re on our with former linebacker Josiah Tauaefa way. It’s a seven-point game, and we’re holding the ‘Runner ground in the Alamopoised and in position,” head coach Frank dome.

Wilson said.

the Mean Green were unable to come out of their sluggish start.

The Mean Green has won the last two matchups against the ‘Runners.

According to ESPN statistics, the Mean Green are expected to beat the ‘Runners with flying colors. The ‘Runners have averaged 338.7 total yards and allowed 371, while the Mean Green have posted 433.3 total yards and allowed 412.3 total yards.

So far this season, quarterback for the ‘Runners, Frank Harris has thrown 486 total yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. The Mean Green’s Cheyenne Morton/The Paisano quarterback, Mason Fine, has posted Over the weekend, the Mean Green 745 total passing yards, 259 ahead of held a close game in a first-ever matchup Harris. against the California Golden Bears Tune in at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, to but fell 23-17. The Mean Green had no watch the ‘Runners face off against the chance in the beginning as Golden Bear Mean Green in the C-USA opener. The Christopher Brown Jr. ran for 47 yards game will be aired on Stadium on Faceand a touchdown while California’s debook. fense forced two turnovers and posted six sacks. The game began with a 20-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Golden Bears dominated most of this game, and

Athlete of the Week: Emily Ramirez

Julia Maenius/The Paisano Emily Ramirez directing her teammates to cover the block.

Emily Ramirez passing the ball to the setter.

By Julia Maenius Sports Assistant

Senior Emily Ramirez is now entering her fourth season as a defensive specialist for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons as libero, Ramirez has recorded 721 career digs for the ‘Runners.

“I’m from San Antonio and when I was in high school, I was just looking at the options and really liked UTSA,” Ramirez said. “I liked the team. When I came to visit, it just felt right.”

Ramirez is a Multidisciplinary Studies major with focuses in criminal justice, sociology and psychology.

“I really love kids,” Ramirez said. “I come from a big family, so I have been

around lots of kids my whole life. I’m not sure exactly what specifically I want to do yet but definitely somewhere in the kid field.”

Her volleyball journey began in second grade. Ramirez played on multiple club teams including the San Antonio Mavericks, Sting and Magic as well as her high school team. She has seen the court for over 20 of the 27 matches each season as a ‘Runner.

As a senior, Ramirez is closing out her career as a ‘Runner. She has continued to improve her record statistics and is a motivated, engaged member of the team.

“I’m kind of an adrenaline junkie,” Ramirez said. “I really like whenever, as a team, we’re playing really well, or

if I’m playing really well and the long rallies and crazy saves. Stuff like that really gets me going.”

Before each game, Ramirez has pre-game rituals to get her focused and ready to take on each opponent. During the 2018 season, she played in 71 of the 105 sets the ‘Runners competed in.

“I listen to two songs, usually before every game, and before every set I have a prayer that me and my family say. It’s kind of our family prayer. Before each set, usually I’ll say that if I’m feeling a little nervous,” Ramirez said.

Ramirez has currently recorded 91 digs for this season, leading the team in defensive plays. Her season high for digs was 27 against Bradley University.

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“All of us are really close, especially because we are a young team,” Ramirez said. “With a lot of new people, it can’t really work out sometimes, but I think that we get along really well.”

With her fourth and final season underway, Ramirez is dedicated to achieving the team goal of a winning season and competing in the Conference USA Championship. She has seen the court in all 20 sets played in the 2019 season, recording 12 service aces and 12 total points.

“It’s my last season, so I’m really going to put it all out there,” she said. “I’m looking forward to playing like it’s my last season because it is.”

Volleyball dominates in Tulsa Tournament

By Ryan Garza Sports Editor

The UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team (5-4) traveled to the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma to compete in the Tulsa Invitational on Sept.

13-14. The ‘Runners took on Tulsa, Houston Baptist and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville over the course of the two-day tournament and were able to walk away undefeated.

In the first game against Edwardsville, Brianna McCulloch and Kirby Smith led the ‘Runners in kills with 13 and nine respectively. Emily Ramirez had a solid first game with five service aces along with five assists and 12 digs. The ‘Runners would end up winning against the Cougars 3-1 (25-19 25-18 22-25 25-15) to start off 1-0 in tournament play.

Later that evening, the ‘Runners would take on tournament host Tulsa and end up being victorious claiming a 3-1 (23-25 26-24 25-19 26-24) win against the Golden Hurricanes. McCulloch and Bianca Ejesieme led the

‘Runners offense with 11 kills apiecea piece. Despite all four sets being close, the ‘Runners held Tulsa to a .104 hitting percentage during the game.

On the final day of the tournament, the ‘Runners took on the Houston Baptist Huskies in a game that would not disappoint. The game was back and forth but after the fifth set, the ‘Runners would come out with the victory, 3-2 (25-14 18-25 25-20 20-25 15-9).

McCulloch and Smith were once again team leaders for the ‘Runners with 11 kills each with Smith adding 10 digs.

Courtney Walters also finished with a double-double recording 11 digs and 19 assists.

The ‘Runners will be back in action on Sept. 17, when they play host to the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals. Later in the week, the ‘Runners will travel to San Marcos, Texas, for the Creeds and Crests Classic hosted by the Texas State Bobcats.

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UTSA Football NOT in jeopardy After reflecting upon last Saturday’s 31-13 loss to a stacked Army roster, I realized I could fill out this op-ed in one sentence: UTSA football has entered the rebuilding process and is a few parts away from being a competitive program. That is the consensus I have made, and I’m sure many avid fans have drawn.

Our young core of skill players allowed us to breeze by UIW with ease. Starting quarterback Frank Harris will establish himself as UTSA’s dual-threat quarterback of the future. Despite mismatches in the

By Alex Hanks trenches and moments where plays should have been Arts & Life Editor broken, Harris has the vision and patience to wait for plays to develop and the IQ to know when to scramble out of the pocket.

Head coach Frank Wilson has faced the consequences of remaining hesitant by rotating a handful of quarterbacks last season in hopes of finding the right guy for the job.

This year, Wilson knew he had to buckle down and find his guy, and Harris turned out to be that. Having a consistent commander on the offensive side of the ball for multiple seasons will give us the leadership capabilities we lacked in the past. This one aspect of the team is keeping me optimistic. Our young roster, in its entirety, has proven themselves capable of competing just three weeks into the season.

UTSA football isn’t in jeopardy. We have weapons on both sides of the ball. Freshman tailback Sincere McCormick, arguably the most talented skill player on the team, has already put up 204 rushing yards in his first three career starts, including two touchdowns against a solid Baylor team. This is something fans should be rallying with each other about. After last season’s shortcomings, we finally have our dynamic offensive duo in Harris and McCormick. Efficient guys like Tariq Woolen and Carlos Strickland II ensure Harris has weapons when McCormick isn’t on the field.

The versatility of this young team gives me hope for the future. Realistically, we might not have insane numbers this year. We might not be bowl eligible. We might get obliterated by Texas A&M, but I believe if we trust the process and the growth of this team, in due time, they will achieve all of those accolades and more.

Many discouraged UTSA football fans have this expectation that we should be in a shootout with Army or Baylor, but when we aren’t putting up big numbers on established programs, suddenly our program is in jeopardy. That mentality in itself discredits a young program and coaching staff for not beating historic programs and displays ignorance about the game of football.

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Sincere McCormick running into the end zone scoring a touchdown.

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UTSA football needs to put emphasis on recruiting. UTSA’s label as a commuter campus has allowed us to focus more on recruiting from the San Antonio area, but the staff should emphasize snagging SEC-level players and selling our program to the best prospects in the nation. Many players don’t want to come here because they feel like we aren’t a competitive school that can produce substantive NFL talent but with LSU and Texas coming on our schedule sooner rather than later, it would be beneficial to get Harris elite protection and fill the holes in our defense. We are just a few pieces away from being something great. Recruiting and staff adjustments can get the job done. So in no way is this program in jeopardy. Put your phone down and stop sending tweets calling for the program to be shut down. Stop pretending we can compete in the Big XII or SEC. Be practical and understanding that this is a young team. Trust this young core to learn their roles within this program.

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Soccer finishes pre-conference schedule

By Tyler Pakulak Contributing Writer A promising start to the season continued on Friday, Sept. 13, as UTSA soccer (4-2-1) took on the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Roadrunners were coming off a second-place finish this past weekend in their home tournament and looked to rebound after a 5-0 home defeat to the University of South Florida on Sept. 8.

The ‘Runners created opportunities early and often in the first half. The three forwards, Abby Kassal, Ellis Patterson and Lexi Bolton, continuously found ways to get behind the Golden Eagle defense.

Bolton put the ‘Runners ahead early in the nineth minute thanks to a low cross from Patterson. The ‘Runners maintained the majority of possession throughout the first half, mustering seven total shots,

three of which were on goal.

The ‘Runner defense, led by senior Harper Luczka, proved tough for the Golden Eagles’ attack to break down.

This allowed only three shots in the first half. Sophie Millich made two key saves to keep the ‘Runners ahead, but a loose ball after her second save found its way to ORU forward Samantha See; the Golden Eagles equalized.

Bolton was a star in the second half, shaking off a slight knock she obtained in the first half. In the 46th minute, Bolton took a free-kick that looked destined for the top right corner but was saved by the keeper. Bolton again continued to make light work of the Golden Eagle defense, dribbling past a few defenders and firing a rocket of a shot on goal. Millich came up big when the ‘Runners needed her most. A save in the 60th minute to kept

the game level at 1 apiece. Patterson had a quick turn and shoot scenario that fell to her feet inside the box in the 75th minute but her attempt sailed just left of goal.

The key moment of the game happened in the 76th minute with the Golden Eagles firing a hard shot to the top left corner in an attempt to give them the 2-1 lead, but Millich once again came up big and managed to tip the ball onto the crossbar and keep the ‘Runners in the game. Full-time ended 1-1, and the game would carry over into extra-time.

The ‘Runners kept the ORU keeper busy with a potential goal by Patterson that would have won the game but it was saved twice by the ORU keeper.

The ensuing ‘Runner corner kick hit the crossbar.

In the second period of extra-time, Bolton did all she could to help the ‘Run-

ners, firing shot after shot, but the ball could not find the back of the net. The ‘Runners end the game level 1-1.

The ‘Runners closed out the weekend playing at Houston Baptist on Sunday night where they would end up winning the game 1-0. Maci Bakarich served the ball into the box off a corner kick and after a series of passes between players, the ball fell to the feet of Deja Sandoval who put it into the back of the net to give the ‘Runners the 1-0 lead. This was Sandoval’s first collegiate goal. Millich once again picked up a clean sheet, her third of the season. With the result against Houston Baptist, the ‘Runners improve to 4-2-1 on the season.

The ‘Runners will be back at Park West September 22, to take on Middle Tennessee and begin conference play. Come out and support your fellow ‘Runners!