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Are you prepared for the workforce?

UTSA The UTSA Institute for Economic Development reportedly generated $1.6 billion in business growth for the 2013 fiscal year and served more the 36,000 clients.

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San Antonio Amidst rumors of a possible ban, Councilman Diego Bernal confirmed that San Antonio will not be considering a ban on horse-drawn carriages downtown.

UTSA Anthony Mendoza Staff Writer

Texas Psychiatrist Dr. Francisco Fernandez was named founding dean of the new School of Medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

U.S. The Senate approved an increase to the debt ceiling, which will last until March 2015 and allows the government to continue borrowing money to pay its bills.

news@paisano-online.com The persistent message to live a healthy lifestyle is inescapable. The health-craze market is saturated with dietary options that guarantee promising results.

However, attempts to obtain a healthier regimen often result in failure and continued poor health. So why not try a new approach — religion.

UTSA Sociology Professor Christopher Ellison has studied the correlation between religion and health. He says recent studies suggest that continued religious practice may contribute to good health. In particular, religious attendance appears to be a dominant factor associated with lower mortality risks and better health conditions.

When addressing any causal

link between religious attendance and health, Ellison cautions that research must “factor associations that may confound the association between religion and health, and religion and mortality…that is, things that might be seen as driving or causing the association.”

Ellison notes that individuals with high religious attendance tend to have more friends and are less likely to be social isolates. The question is whether these factors or others such as pre-existing health conditions, gender, race or regular exercise, are causing better health conditions rather than religious attendance itself.

Regardless, some results have shown delayed onset of cognitive decline among elderly patients, and, in some isolated cases, lowered rates of various cancers.

Ellison supports the findings but remains objective, asking, “Is it really attendance or is it people who attend more often have other things going on (such as) a closer relation to God; maybe they have a more

Sports The UTSA Softball team will host the UTSA Mid-Major Classic with games starting on Friday and ending on Sunday.

See RELIGION, Page 4

See JOBS, Page 3

Business boot camp inspires innovation

Keynote speaker Peter Savas speaks with students about being an entrepreneur.

Over 200 students attended a technology entrepreneur boot camp Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Business Building’s Richard Liu Auditorium. The boot camp focused on important entrepreneurial topics such as business planning, manufacturing a product, securing start-up

funds and marketing innovative ideas.

The biannual boot camp was hosted by the UTSA Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (CITE).

Established in 2006, CITE is an interdisciplinary center in the College of Business and College of Engineering that focuses on disseminating the basic building blocks of entrepreneurial activity through short courses, internships, projects and competitions.

Dr. Anita Leffel, Professor in

Nutrition degree promotes health

similar one at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC).

The new program at UTSA will provide a unique opportunity by allowing students to earn a dual degree — a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition and a Master of Dietetics Studies.

The mission of the program is to benefit the health of the community, particularly those living in the South Texas region, through education, service and scholarship.

“I think there is increased awareness that nutrition plays a

role in the prevention of diseases and treatment of diseases,” said Associate Professor and Program Director of Dietetics and Nutrition Dr. Carmen Román-Shriver. “I think the administration recognized that there is a need from consumers, the public and the community to improve the overall health, and nutrition is one of the components to improve health.”

The coordinated program in dietetics and nutrition at UTSA started its first classes in Fall 2013. Only 10 students out of 25 applicants were admitted in the first year. The requirements

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World

Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer

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The United Nations Human Rights Council charged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with crimes against humanity. He may be held personally liable in internal court.

active prayer life. Religious people on average are more likely to embrace forgiveness… so positive orientations may be partly responsible for (attendance and health).” Indeed, core religious components may contribute to better health, but do different ideological practices have better health outcomes than others?

One member of the UTSA Applied Spiritual Technology, who goes by Advaita, emphasizes the group’s foundation of a vegan and vegetarian diet.

Their organization often sells vegan food next to the Sombrilla. The dietary standards the club practices do contribute to health and Advaita recognizes that “religion is there, but not without understanding this principle of kindness and compassion.”

Abstaining from certain foods can contribute to improved health, but eating healthful foods does not guarantee better health benefits.

Mohammed Ahmad, president of the Muslim Student Asso-

A recent survey by Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts found that college graduates are struggling with their transition into the workforce, prompting a debate over who is responsible for their lack of preparation.

Bentley President Gloria Cordes Larson noted that while many surveys reveal that businesses are finding graduates unprepared for the workplace, recruiters that her administrators work with – as well as the university’s study – tell a different tale.

“What I’m hearing is, ‘We’re all a part of the set of solutions,’” Larson revealed in an interview with Inside Higher Education. “There’s definitely a head of steam that’s building with career preparedness.”

Though Larson’s experience with company recruiters seems to back up the survey’s results, some still see room for student improvement.

Katharine Farmer, recruiting specialist for Valero Energy Corporation in San Antonio, said, “When I’m on campus at recruiting events, I feel that some students are not as prepared as maybe they should be.”

When asked what students can do to better prepare themselves, Farmer adds, “Students should take advantage of everything on campus.

Utilize (the university’s) ca-

reer services and have a resume reviewed. Do a mock interview so you have confidence going into the real thing and build your network.”

Karen Ivey, assistant director of Student Services with UTSA’s Career Center, agreed.

“Networking is huge. We want students to feel confident and know how to build professional relationships.”

In addition to offering help with networking, the Career Center conducts mock interviews on site, often bringing in recruiters to aid in the process.

Stefanie Cisneros, a UTSA career counselor, said, “We bring in employers that conduct these interviews, and it’s great to pair up a student with them and get feedback from an actual employer who’s doing the interviews on a daily basis.”

Career advisers agree that students are most successful when they receive advising freshman year. Farmer stated, “I think students need to place an emphasis on their career search early on and not wait until it’s too late. I love it when I see freshmen at a career fair.

Those students are on top of their game.”

Ivey also believes that students should come to the Career Center early on and make return visits throughout their academic career. “The ones that we continue to see are committed to the process and are coming back in. It’s so exciting to watch the student grow.”

Internships are one of the many ways college students can gain valuable experiences and skills necessary to make

UTSA Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer

news@paisano-online.com Throughout the country, attention has been given to dietrelated issues such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. As a result, UTSA was quick to bring a dietetics and nutrition program to the university.

The College of Education and Human Development at UTSA adapted the program from a

Entrepreneurship and Assistant Director of CITE, clarified the goal of the boot camp for UTSA students aspiring to be entrepreneurs.

“These students are nascent entrepreneurs. They have great ideas and they are working in teams of engineer and business students, but they do not quite know exactly what it takes to take that technology from the lab and out to the consumer,” said Leffel.

“This boot camp is the beSee TECHNOLOGY, Page 3

“Good nutrition provides a daily, lasting relief to a person’s health.”

Lizbeth Sesatty Nutrition major

for admission are a 3.0 GPA, prerequisites courses, a good academic standing as a junior and a personal interview with

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State of the district Jobs: graduates unprepared

Councilman Ron Nirenberg spoke about positives and negatives of rapid commercial development.

LOCAL Sarah Gibbens News Editor

news@paisano-online.com As UTSA and the surrounding area rapidly expands, there are a number of concerns associated with residential and commercial development.

District 8 City Councilman Ron Nirenberg is the San Antonio representative for UTSA’s Main Campus and surrounding areas such as La Cantera, The Rim and the Medical Center.

On Feb. 15, Nirenberg held a “State of the District” address

to discuss the future of District 8 and allow constituents to address their concerns.

In attendance were City Manager Sheryl Sculley and San Antonio Police Chief William McManus. Sculley opened the address by delivering a short speech in which she discussed growth and finance in San Antonio.

According to her estimates, San Antonio’s population is increasing by 25,000 per year. At this rate, San Antonio’s population is expected to surpass two million by 2040.

Sculley also noted that San Antonio is the only city among the top 10 largest U.S. cities with a AAA bond rating. As

a result, the city enjoys low interest rates, which attracts business investment and development.

That attractive development, however, has prompted numerous concerns — the environment being among the most pressing.

In his speech, Nirenberg noted that “water scarcity is the biggest threat to South Texas.”

Much of District 8 and UTSA lie over the Edward’s Aquifer recharge zone, which is the largest source of water for San Antonio. As more residential and commercial developments are constructed impervious asphalt will potentially inhibit the aquifer’s ability to refill itself.

Several constituents at the address called for stricter regulation to commercial development, noting that the economic growth associated with businesses buys them more influence in municipal government.

Nirenberg was quick to defend UTSA’s development by saying, “UTSA’s growth has provided more degrees than any southern Texas university and brought millions (of dollars) to the community.”

Among the other concerns brought up by local residents were demands for more green spaces, citywide Wi-Fi, road maintenance, police officer accountability, a pay increase for council members and safer parks.

The councilman finished his address by promising to fight for job creation, workforce development and incentives for business investment.

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the transition into the workforce. Ivey offered, “We’re encouraging internships. Finding relevant experience boosts (a student’s) confidence level.”

Farmer agreed, noting, “I think internship experience helps with career preparedness and overall confidence. Students who have had internship and/or related work experience going in to an interview stand out among their peers who don’t.” She also believes that those students will better adapt to their job responsibilities.

Farmer’s experience with college graduates encompasses both ends of the spectrum. “I

see a lot of students with great internship experience, high involvement in organizations and solid resumes for the most part.

“UTSA students have a strong presence at Valero, not only in our internship program, but those hired full-time as well. I think UTSA students are afforded a lot of opportunity since it is such a large school.”

However, she is all too aware of the flip side. “I’ve also seen many graduating seniors who didn’t take advantage of all that their university has to offer – career services, internships, student organizations, networking events – and their resume lacks the ‘meat’ to make them stand out to a recruiter or hiring man-

ager.”

Farmer concluded, “Finding a job takes effort; don’t think it is just going to land in your lap. Set goals for where you want to be, and tailor your job search – and the offer you ultimately want to accept – so that they line up with those goals.”

In addition to mock interviews and individual career counseling, UTSA’s Career Center offers the RowdyJobs online job bank, professional development workshops, résumé reviews, etiquette workshops and a Career Closet, where students who might not own professional work attire can borrow, free of charge, a suit or outfit to wear to an interview.

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ginning of their semester-long study of taking a product to the market.”

This rigorous crash course was held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It consisted of speakers informing the attendees of specific matters such as legal issues, manufacturing, business plan and pitch and small business development resources. Speakers included Gordon Bennett, a Fluorescent Microscopist for Biomoda; Stephanie Chandler, a Jackson Walker attorney and Morrison Woods, Director for San Antonio SBDC. The keynote speaker was Peter Savas, Chief Executive Officer of StemBioSys, Inc., a stem cell company based in San Antonio. Savas talked about many important practices from his perspective as a CEO and venture capitalist. Speaking about

three important stories of his life, he explained that as a CEO or entrepreneur it is important to understand your strengths and weaknesses.

Savas continued by explaining that the most important thing as an entrepreneur is not necessarily what you know, but who you know.

He clarified to the public that his success in biomedical companies was due to the fact that he surrounded himself with smart people that helped his companies flourish.

Jorge Franco, Peter Mancuso, Nic Villarreal and Steve Perez from the Palm Keg Group, a group of mechanical engineering students, attended to learn how to market their products.

Although hesitant to completely describe their product, they did briefly describe the concept as being a handheld

pressurized keg that has the ability to keep a beverage from going flat.

The Palm Keg Group is hoping to compete in the $100K Student Technology Venture Competition later this spring, a competition for undergraduate UTSA students to create a new technology product and a business plan for commercialization of the product.

“We could adjust the product to accommodate to sodas and market it towards different things, but we put a lot of work towards beer,” said The Palm Keg Group.

For many aspiring entrepreneurs at UTSA, the boot camp was the starting point to the $100K Student Technology Competition on April 29.

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What women want: how ovulation affects women’s choices UTSA Erica Gonzalez Intern

news@paisano-online.com Women’s behavior can drastically change throughout the month as their hormones fluctuate. These behavioral changes can influence anything from the men a woman is attracted to, to her choice of clothing.

UTSA’s Assistant Professor of Marketing Dr. Kristina M. Durante performed research on ovulating and non-ovulating women. Durante argues that a

woman’s behavior shifts when she is ovulating; women also compete for romantic attention and are attracted to different men during that time.

“We should see it playing a big role in shifting women’s behavior, specifically behavior that can impact mating outcomes — increasing your attractiveness, competing with other women, thinking about what kind of mate you want and having thoughts about men who have a higher genetic fitness,” said Durante.

“For women, we don’t see an attractive man and our estrogen levels go up, because it is a very intricate, complicated process

to regulate fertility in the reproduction of that one sex cell. We don’t operate physiologically the same way that men do.”

She asked a group of non-ovulating women if they believed a “bad boy” would stay and father their child — 41 percent answered no. The result increased by 10 percent among women who were ovulating.

During a TEDx Talk in October 2013, Durante spoke about a woman’s ovulation cycle and how it affects her behavior. Her talk was titled “Fertile, Flirty, and Fierce: Hidden influences on women’s courtship, competition and consumer choice.”

Durante began her talk by

asking the audience to think about the next 28 days of their lives and how many times they thought about sex.

“Their (men) testosterone goes up and down in little waves, but never as dramatic as we see of estrogen cycling for women,” Durante stated, “Women also have testosterone, but it is very low-level and it (estrogen) isn’t the primary sex hormone.”

In one of her studies, Durante had a female student sit down with a canister filled with colored pencils and paper. She asked the woman, who was not ovulating, to draw an outfit she would wear to a party. The outfit came out to be relatively conser-

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ciation (MSA), explained that “One of the principles of Islam is moderation, everything in moderation, (and) if you’re stressing yourself through your religion, you’re practicing it wrongly.

(Religion) is something you incorporate as a part of your way of life, not take you away from happiness.”

These practices are intended to promote humility when approaching food or any aspect of daily living. These practices in turn encourage the omission of alcohol, pork or any intoxicant that might harm the body physically and mentally.

Strict adherence to a religion can sometimes create internal conflict and anxiety. Therefore,

religion does not necessarily guarantee a healthier outcome but social factors may play a role.

Charles Duncan, president of the Secular Student Alliance, acknowledged that even without religion “having a good social network, having plenty of friends, having a good relationship with family (and) being in a good place where you are viewed in a positive light is a major component to living a good life, which would correlate with a more positive health outcome.”

This idea of a social support system benefiting health is common among all religions, which may relate to religious attendance.

Ellison said, “How much of it

“One of the principles of Islam is moderation — everything in moderation.”

Mohammed Ahmed

Muslim Student Association President is attendance, how much of it is involvement, is it other things about religious and spiritual life?

Those are things we are still trying to untangle,” when analyzing the correlation between religion and health.

“What’s interesting is that there isn’t much evidence that

the association between religion and mortality risks varies a lot across religious tradition,” says Ellison. “(There is not) much of a difference between Presbyterian and Baptists or Catholics and Protestants.”

So what specific religious component contributes to overall health? Attendance seems to a dominant factor in the research, but diet, social ties and overall religious demeanor may be linked to attendance itself.

As MSA member Ahmed mentioned, “Treat yourself better so you can treat other people better” — a common underlying message that resonates throughout mainstream religions.

vative. Durante asked the same woman, when she was ovulating, to draw an outfit she would wear to a similar party. The result was a marked preference to wear more revealing clothing.

“There are many consumer products that women purchase to impress other women,” said Durante. She explained that the motivation behind a woman’s decision to buy an expensive handbag or the latest high heels is mostly meant to compete with other women.

Durante’s research has also shown that women are dressing more for other women than they are dressing for men. When a woman sees a “bad boy” figure,

she will most likely aim toward him rather than to a man who is a provider and future father figure.

Durante compared the preferences and fantasies of a married woman with children to wanting a piece of chocolate cake. While the desire to sleep with a “bad boy” is stronger during those few days of ovulation, it is not uncontrollable.

While Durante teaches class, she briefly sees the competition for male attention among her female students. “I am not specifically looking for it right here, but I do see it all the time and in different facets,” said Durante.

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the program faculty.

“I would love to educate people on the importance of healthy diet practices,” says Ana Lizbeth Sesatty, a student of the new nutrition and dietetics program at UTSA. She decided to pursue a career in nutrition rather than in medicine.

“I believe in preventive medicine because medications provide a temporary relief of symptoms, but good nutrition provides a daily, lasting relief to a person’s health,” she said.

Next fall, the program will be accepting 10 to 15 new applicants. With more than 100 candidates expected to apply

for the new program, acceptance will be highly competitive. The application deadline is May 1.

As for the 10 students in the program, there have not been any setbacks.

Román-Shriver expects the program to be accredited by March and is hoping to hire another professor by the end of the semester.

For more information about the program, visit the College of Education and Human Development.

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Luxury apartments are not the answer to UTSA’s housing woes It’s hard to throw a stone around UTSA without hitting some kind of construction zone.

The area surrounding UTSA’s Main Campus is undergoing a makeover, and luxury apartments are popping up left and right. But as UTSA’s student population stabilizes and traditional college students become more common, developers will need to turn their eyes to average students and start building a diverse college community.

The Luxx, Tetro and Prado Student Living will all open their doors to students in the fall, adding three luxury communities to the patchwork of apartments around UTSA. All three will undoubtedly bring unique experiences that could not be found in and around UTSA just a year or two ago, but they will do very little to bring the UTSA community together, and they will all cater to

a niche of students that prefer and can afford that particular lifestyle.

While new apartments are being constructed around campus, many existing apartments remain vacant. Even University Oaks, an on-campus dorm, and the Outpost just across the street are not enticing enough to students to keep their rooms occupied. UTSA’s student population has dropped for the first time in recent memory, and combined with the existing apartment shortage the addition of luxury apartments seems absurd.

One of the consequences of large apartment complexes — essentially the only housing option within a reasonable distance from UTSA — is that they create a smaller community at the expense of neighborhood diversity. By design, many apartment complexes offer

community centers and amenities to their residents, but not to anyone else. Choosing to live near campus should mean living in a college neighborhood, not just a college apartment complex.

Although many of these apartment complexes are close to campus, they still rely on shuttles to get their residents to and from campus. Obviously UTSA has a parking problem that isn’t going away soon, but there remain very few options for students who want to go anywhere but to and from campus. The UTSA neighborhood is essentially bare in terms of coffee shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment. There are far fewer houses and duplexes to rent around UTSA than there are empty rooms in the apartments around campus, a clear sign that the apartment lifestyle is not what every stu-

dent wants.

Building a vibrant college community around UTSA should not just mean more large apartment complexes.

These cater to a specific brand of student, and there are many more students who would prefer to live in a house or rent a duplex. A recent poll conducted by UTSA found that over 70 percent of students drive more than five miles to get to campus, but enhancing the college lifestyle of the neighborhood could significantly reduce that number.

The city administration needs to change zoning for the area from multiple-family residential to single-family residential and retail in order to address the housing and living situation around UTSA. A surplus of apartment complexes and a shortage of other rental properties is a clear sign that

apartment living is not for everybody, and a lack of affordable options likely drives many students away as well. Improving the neighborhood by making it more walkable would also reduce the need for cars and shuttles, and adding more college-friendly stores and shops would entice students to move closer to campus.

The neighborhood around UTSA has a housing problem, and as the university shifts away from a commuter school, developers need to respond to the change. While luxury apartments may be a piece to the puzzle that will soon make up the UTSA neighborhood, the final product must be a diverse mix that includes more affordable options and more retail space.

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Heading for hope What comes to mind w h e n you think about Afghanistan?

For many, the country represents the on going war on terror, fear or maybe a culture crippled by extremist groups.

Remarkably, for American Nick Pugliese, Afghanistan represents a place where his dreams came true.

In 2012, Pugliese graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and took a telecommunications job in Kabul, Afghanistan. Though he initially enjoyed the rich culture of the region, Pugliese quickly felt isolated and gridlocked in Kabul due to the strict security restrictions his company placed upon its employees.

Pugliese, who played soccer for Williams College all four years and was team captain his junior and senior years, turned to the company soccer team to deal with his frustrations. Feeling a sense of freedom from the strict security restrictions, he returned to his free-spirited way of playing the game of soccer and impressed his colleagues. Over time, Pugliese started to gain notoriety in the area with his play and astonished more people than just his company teammates.

In a fascinating twist, Kabul Premier League club team Ferozi FC took notice of Pugliese. In 2013, Ferozi scouts offered a trial to the American, who subsequently made the team. His employer took notice and offered an ultimatum to the American — keep your job, or play soccer.

Pugliese chose soccer.

By earning a spot on Ferozi FC, Pugliese became the first American

to play in the Kabul Premier League.

In the season since making the team, Pugliese has been embraced and cheered by over 20,000 Ferozi fans. He has been welcomed by his teammates and feels like he’s part of a family. His coach has invited him into his home and has shared dinner and family memories with the American. Outside of the team, Pugliese has habitually walked the streets of Kabul and made Afghan friends. He has made friendships not based on ethnicity, race or corny predispositions, but based on respect.

Through sports, the community has accepted Pugliese in ways that many would have deemed impossible. He has made life-long friendships and has broken the traditional stereotypes of Middle Eastern inhabitants.

But make no mistake; Afghanistan is one of — if not the — most dangerous countries in the world.

The Islamic fundamentalist group known as the Taliban still terrorizes the country, accounting for over 8600 civilian casualties in 2013 alone. The Taliban still continues to attack government targets and Coalition troops. For many, the country represents painful memories of lost loved ones and will always be symbolized as a home to the disenfranchised.

But what this courageous man’s remarkable journey represents is hope. That given the community embrace he received, there is hope that a country can change — that people can change. Be it small, or a fraction of it, hope is still there. And ultimately hope is all we need.

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Montage Vintage: SA’s retail time machine Christina Acosta Contributing Writer

Stepping inside Montage Vintage, one will be greeted with rustic typewriters and crystal chandeliers hanging overhead. Colorful frocks, adorable accessories and necklaces that look like passed down heirlooms are everywhere to be seen. The atmosphere appears truly authentic, from the old style of music to the scent of calming lavender as you find the right jewelry or clothes while shopping.

Shelby Guevara, store owner and San Antonio native, makes sure your experience at Montage Vintage is memorable.

Her gentle smile and customer friendly approach will steal your heart as she assists you.

Guevara explains her love for vintage pieces as “something nobody else will have because it is not only limited, but it can also be as old as fifty years old.”

It all started with a dream for Guevara. “I began sewing at the age of eleven, and from there I started taking vintage dresses that had weird yet cool patterns and resizing, remaking, and shortening the dresses.”

By the time Guevara was sixteen, she knew she wanted to own her own store. In 2006, Guevara and her husband Jacob first opened Montage Vintage (formerly known as Redemption Garb [R.G] Vintage) and the rest, you can say, is history.

Her purpose of creating a business specifically in San Antonio is so the locals can find vintage items without having to leave the city. She explains that many people drive at least an hour away to Austin and even

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Customers will step back in time when they find classic treasures at Montage Vintage.

Houston to find vintage items.

It is not necessary since San Antonio is continuing to grow.

At Montage Vintage, items for men and women range from the 1940s through the early 1990s. According to their website, Montage has gotten attention for their superb jewelry collection. Each piece is made out of broken scrap antique jewelry as well as leather, natural stones and unusual finds.

All clothes come from different vendors who only sell vintage clothing. However, Guevara also explains that she will accept items people find from their grandmothers’ closets, but she would prefer not to because, “it holds sentimental value, but in reality, that’s how one can truly find unique pieces.”

Even though the store holds

true to vintage clothing, they also follow the current trends.

As for right now, many customers who visit the store enjoy items from the 50s and 60s. Guevara explains she enjoys sewing metal zippers on dresses, hemming fishtails to lengthen dresses and adding garments to a look for a certain color.

The only non-vintage items you will find at the store are plain shirts, leggings and Peter Pan collars. Montage also offers in-house alterations. Their clothes come from vintage vendors that also send their clothes to other countries such as Denmark and Japan.

The difference between Montage Vintage and other competitive stores is not only the fresh scent of the store, but also the hard work and dedi-

cation Guevara puts into the clothes and accessories. Before the items hit the floor Guevara makes sure that there are no holes or stains on the items. If there is she will get behind her sewing machine to fix it as well as dry clean, hand wash, bleach and dye. However, if the customer finds a different problem with it, such as the dress being too long or too big, the store offers alterations starting at $8.

As for all the items at the store, they are reasonable prices, ranging from $20-$30, however prices will increase if they are handmade jewelry or if the clothes come from different countries.

Another quality that sets Montage Vintage apart from their competitors is how Guevara extends her talents as a wardrobe stylist to customers.

During an in-house visit, Guevara can offer advice on what to wear to work or what you could wear on a date. She will also make suggestions on what appropriate hairstyles goes with the clothes. “This is fun to do because sometimes people want to take on a different persona, or want something different from their norm.” Guevara also offers to visit your closet and tell you what works and what you should give away.

Price tags for this wardrobe makeover start at $100.

What does the future hold for Guevara and Montage Vintage? “I hope to see more vintage stores in San Antonio and to extend the current store for clothing alterations.”

Before considering traveling to Austin or Houston for vintage clothes, take a look inside Montage Vintage and you will be surprised at the hard work Guevara has put into the clothes along with the upkeep of the shop. It is a place that reminds one not only that the past trends are still alive, but that a dream can come true with dedication.

Montage Vintage is located at 423 West Grayson Street.

For more information, visit montagevintage.com, or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

{Local Events} Tuesday, February 18 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Exhibit: “Andy Warhol: The Athletes” The San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones St.) is housing an intimate exhibit featuring work from Pop Artist Andy Warhol.

Screenprints of Muhammad Ali, Chris Evert and Willie Shoemaker, among others, are featured in the collection. Admission is $5-$10.

For more information, visit samuseum.org.

Wednesday, February 19 7 p.m. Music: Pitbull at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Hit Pop Artist Pitbull will be making a pit stop to the AT&T Center (One AT&T Center) for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Pitbull is most famous for many hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100 such as “I Know You Want Me” and “Don’t Stop The Party.” Admission prices vary. For more information, visit attcenter.com

Thursday, February 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fine Art: “Robert Indiana: Beyond LOVE” The McNay Museum of Art (6000 N. New Braunfels) presents work from Pop Artist Robert Indiana in the exhibit “Robert Indiana: Beyond LOVE.” Indiana, who is most recognized by his giant sculpture featuring a block with the word “Love” that stands outside of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, is considered one of the top artists in the Pop Art movement.

The exhibit features over 90 works from Indiana including, paintings, sculptures and prints. Admission is $10-$15. For more information, visit mcnayart.org.

Friday, February 21 7 p.m. Event: “Beer and Ballet” The Alamo Arts Ballet Theatre presents a special performance followed by a silent auction at the Josephine Theatre (339 W. Josephine St.). Guests will be treated with samples of craft beer along with a full candy bar. Admission is $60 for single tickets or $100 for two tickets. For more information, visit alamoartsballet.org.

I t ’s t i m e t o t a l k a t t h e a n n u a l ‘ G r e a t C o n v e r s a t i o n ! ’ Kristen Carreon Staff Writer

arts@paisano-online.com On Feb. 25, the Honors College will have another round of great conversations with its annual benefit dinner.

Who has the best BBQ in San Antonio? How much should children’s use of technology be regulated? What makes a good marriage? These are just a few of the substantial variety of topics being discussed this year at the Great Conversation!

“BBQ Wars,” hosted by Augustine Cortez, “Children and Technology: How Much, How Soon, How to Regulate Its Use,” hosted by Dr. Harriet Romo and “What is Marriage and What Should it Be,” hosted by Jill Hernández are topics that students can learn about.

Great Conversation! is an annual event that benefits UTSA’s Honors College, with proceeds from ticket sales and sponsors going toward merit scholarships and research opportuni-

ties.

Attendees are seated at the table of their choice — there is a conversation leader at each table. Conversation leaders choose a topic of their interest and facilitate a discussion at their tables. “For some of them, it’s their job, and some it’s their interest. It’s the leader’s job to get the people at the table interacting,” says Dean of Honors College, Richard Diem.

The event is organized by UTSA’s Honors College, the Office of Development and other departments in order to create a university-wide effort. Diem credits Dr. Harriet Romo’s involvement in producing a great event for all involved. “When Dr. Romo became president, he had luncheons to raise money and Dr. Harriet Romo tried to find a way to make this larger.

I thank her very much for that.”

Great Conversation! has been an event at UTSA for 15 years. In those years the event has raised about $1 million for UTSA Honors College stu-

dents. According to Donna Fiedler, Assistant Director of Development, last year’s event raised $160,050.

Attendees can expect a very nice evening with wine, hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner and, according to Diem, “After the discussion, people are introduced and they announce how much they raised that night.”

Psychology professor Dr. Mary McNaughton-Cassill will be one of the conversation leaders at the event; her topic, “Surviving Disaster: What You Should Know” will discuss how to manage stress after a disaster. “There’s different layers of disaster. People are just shocked and they’re just trying to put it all together.”

McNaughton-Cassill has not only attended the event before, she has been as a conversation leader before. “What I like about the Great Conversation is I kind of get in my rut. I read and do psychology, and there might be someone else with

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For those attending, McNaughton-Cassill says they don’t need to inform themselves on topics beforehand.

“The main point is to share ideas. Most of the tables are going to be relying on experiences and opinions.”

With 36 topics to choose from, an attendee can gain a new interest or expand on a fa-

miliar subject. Topics are divided by categories including arts, literature and culture; business and community; education; leisure and lifestyles; politics and history; and science, social science and technology.

The topics change with culture and time: “This year there’s one on video games and their effect on aggression and also one on the Affordable Care Act;

Lynn Hickey is doing a topic on a Woman in a Man’s World about sports,” adds Diem.

The Great Conversation! will be hosted at the Institute of Texan Cultures on Feb. 25 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $95.

For more information, visit utsa.edu/greatconversation.

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Where to go to satisfy your caffeine cravings arts@paisano-online.com You have an important paper to write and the deadline is soon. You need a place to think and energize yourself. So you go to the nearest Starbucks, but it’s crowded and the outlets are all being used. Where can you go now?

Here are some local coffee shops that will provide a sanctuary for all students, from the very studious to the easygoing. Each location offers free Wi-Fi, offers specialty drinks, a unique environment and will allow you to think freely.

1. Aspen’s Brew (11255 Huebner Rd. Suite #100) This coffee shop aims to do as its name suggests — be as warm and comfortable as a ski lounge in Aspen, Colorado. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by people working on laptops and study groups discussing their latest lectures. The shop feels like a common room, and they serve more than just your typical coffee shop items. You can buy made-from-scratch kolaches, pick from five different roasted coffees or buy the Coffee of the Day for $3.70.

The layout of the shop is well thought out. If you are one who enjoys people bustling in,

then the main entrance will suit your study needs. There is also a side area that allows you to listen to the background music and the steady rhythm of your keyboard. So take a seat by the window and work until your next study break. Check out their website for the menu and more at aspensbrewcoffee. com.

2. Olmos Perk (5223 McCullough Ave.) Olmos Perk serves a range of beverages — such as coffee, tea and smoothies — and sells typical pastries ranging from $3-$4. However, their reputation is in the environment they establish for its coffee lovers.

Olmos Perk is quiet and promotes individual work — for example, all phone calls are to be held outside so others are not disturbed. This shop is a perfect getaway for those who work best in silence. There are individual couches positioned around the coffee bar and cubicle desks with built-in outlets. The music playing in the background and the baristas working the machines break the silence every now and then.

Browse their website for more information at olmosperk.com.

3. Local Coffee San Antonio (302 Pearl Parkway, Suite 118, Pearl Brewery)

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Open, modern, friendly and filled with students and families, Local Coffee buzzes with the sounds of the coffee machines. Located near the center of the Pearl Brewery complex,

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this shop has made a name for itself with its immensely popular slow-pour coffee, made using a specialized technique of brewing coffee that brings out a different flavor and a stronger concentration from the select coffee beans they sell. Another highlight is the open layout of the shop. You can sit along the windows and spread your work out on the long tables or you can sit outside by a small park area. It is a perfect place for groups to meet up, and if you are not in the mood for their organic baked goods then you can walk around the complex.

La Gloria, Il Sogno and the Culinary Institute of America are conveniently located around the corner. Look through their

website for more information and three different locations in San Antonio at localcoffeesa. com.

4. Halcyon Coffee+Bar+Lounge (1414 S. Alamo St., Suite 101) Mellow music and conversations reign supreme in this popular café, located in the Blue Star Art Complex. Halcyon is a coffee place specializes in making its patrons feel at home through the creation of personalized lattes. One of these lattes and an order of s’mores will help you get over an episode of writer’s block.

Halcyon serves dinner and offers happy-hour drinks from

4-8 p.m. if you decide to stay after finishing your paper. At night, you can enjoy a game of Dominos or Scrabble with a stranger, invite friends for some much needed relaxation or take in the scenery of the San Antonio River at night. For more information and other food items Halcyon has to offer, view their website at halcyonsouthtown.com.

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{Sports Events} Wednesday, February 19 6 p.m. UTSA Softball The Roadrunners head to San Marcos, Texas, to take on the Texas State Bobcats at the Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Thursday, February 20

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7 p.m. UTSA Men’s Basketball

The UTSA Roadrunners had a successful weekend at the plate, scoring well over 20 runs. The Roadrunners defeated St. Peter’s 14-0 in the last game of the weekend, ending the contest early due to the mercy rule.

Roadrunners sail by St. Peter’s in opening series UTSA BASEBALL Jonathon Garza Staff Writer

sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA Roadrunners (30, 0-0 C-USA) swept the St. Peter’s Peacocks (0-3, 0-0), Feb. 14-16 at Roadrunner Field.

A beautifully warm Valentine’s Day quickly turned into a long and chilly night. The Roadrunners narrowly slipped by the St. Peter’s Peacocks, winning 1-0 in the tenth inning of their first game of the series. A sacrifice fly by RJ Perucki would give the Roadrunners their first win of the 2014 season, and in dramatic fashion.

“Yeah, ya know, that’s Opening Day,” UTSA Head Coach Jason Marshall said after the dramatic win.

It was indeed a particularly ominous opening day for offense, as the Roadrunners

could not find their wheelhouse and were continuously stifled at the plate. Both teams would combine for five hits, but it was UTSA’s tiebreaker that proved to be enough to give them the victory.

However, fans in search of prime-time pitching were not disappointed.

Sophomore pitcher Brock Hartson and junior pitcher Logan Onda collectively threw 10 shutout innings and held St. Peter’s long enough for UTSA’s offense to catch fire.

“I was very proud; no errors.

I thought Brock was good, but Onda was great,” said Coach Marshall on his team’s spectacular pitching performance.

Jitters and nerves seemed to have lingered longer than needed, but game two quickly reminded fans of the power and proficiency that the Roadrun-

ners could dish out.

“We need to come out, settle down and make plays at the plate,” Coach Marshall reiterated going into Saturday’s game.

In the second game of the series the Roadrunners echoed their coach’s sentiments. Taking the early 2-1 lead, UTSA would break away in the fifth, blasting 11 runs, including a grand slam by Senior Leftfielder Tony Ramirez, en route to a 15-3 pummeling of the Peacocks.

“I was just looking for a good pitch, and we always talk about being selective with our pitches.

I saw a fastball wasn’t a strike, but then he hung a slider up, and I took it,” said Ramirez after the game. “We have always been known for our offense, but we have definitely added some depth to our pitching.”

Ramirez would end the game with two walks and four RBI’s,

including his game changing grand slam.

UTSA’s pitching would hold St. Peter’s to three runs on 11 hits. St. Peter’s bullpen had six pitching changes throughout the game, struggling to keep up with the Roadrunners’ blistering pace.

The Roadrunners came into their final game of the weekend continuing their offensive dominance. UTSA would score in what seemed like every inning, and finished their sweep of the Peacocks, 14-0 in a mercy-ruled game.

Junior Justin Anderson proved to be too fast for the Peacock offense as he delivered five solid innings and was clocked throwing as fast as 94mph.

“Justin’s made a big jump in his velocity, and he’s just a strike thrower,” said Coach Marshall on Anderson’s performance af-

ter UTSA’s final game.

The Roadrunners pitching and defensive play was sensational throughout the weekend and should only improve as the season pushes forward.

Senior infielder RJ Puruki led the charge on offense Sunday, as he went 4-4 with four RBI’s and three runs scored.

“We pitched the heck out of this weekend. We had one walk in the last two ball games and one error. Throwing strikes and playing quality defense gives your team a chance to win,” said Coach Marshall at the end of the three game series.

The Roadrunners (3-0, 0-0) will take the mound at home again Tuesday against Houston Baptist (3-0, 0-0) for one game before heading to face Corpus Christi in the Kleberg Bank College Classic.

The Roadrunners head to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to take on the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at the Reed Green Coliseum.

7 p.m. UTSA Women’s Basketball The Roadrunners host the East Carolina Pirates at the Convocation Center.

Friday, February 21 UTSA Softball The Roadrunners host the UTSA Mid-Major Classic with games starting on Friday and ending on Sunday.

UTSA Baseball The Roadrunners head to Corpus Christi for the Kleberg Bank College Classic with games starting on Friday and ending on Sunday.

UTSA Golf The Roadrunners head to Humble, Texas, for the Bayou City Collegiate Championship with games starting on Friday and ending on Sunday.

Saturday, February 22 7 p.m. UTSA Men’s Basketball The Roadrunners head to New Orleans, Louisiana, to take on the Tulane Green Wave at Devlin Fieldhouse.

7 p.m. UTSA Women’s Basketball The Roadrunners host the Old Dominion Monarchs at the Convocation Center.

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Roadrunners on the Road

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UTSA senior Hyjii Thomas glides to the basket for two points against Florida Atlantic. Thomas, who was one of six Roadrunners honored on Senior Night, had eight points, two assists, and one rebound in the Roadrunners victory over the Owls.

Basketball grabs fourth conference win UTSA MEN’S BASKETBALL

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sports@paisano-online.com The UTSA Roadrunners men’s basketball team (7-16, 4-7 C-USA) halted their fourgame losing streak, defeating the Florida Atlantic Owls (1015, 5-6 C-USA) 66-56 at the Convocation Center on Saturday, Feb. 15. The win marked the Roadrunners’ fourth this season in conference play.

Three 3-pointers by senior forward Jordan Sims at the beginning of the game established an early Roadrunner lead. Despite the effort of the Owls, the UTSA offense never let up as Sims added 12 points for the Roadrunners in the last three minutes of the first half. UTSA led FAU 28-16 at the end of the first half.

“To start the game with a good start is what we are always looking for,” said Sims after the game, commenting on his team’s strong first half performance.

The Roadrunners finished the first half averaging 39.3 percent in FG and 45.5 percent in 3FG with 24 rebounds and eight turnovers.

UTSA tried to extend the lead at the beginning of the second half by using a full court press on the Owls; however, FAU cut UTSA’s advantage to three points with 12 minutes on the clock. Argentinean guard Pablo Bertone and guard Marquan Botley led the FAU charge.

The Roadrunners fought back though, with senior guard Devon Agusi leading the team with eight points in the last two minutes.

The UTSA women’s basketball team (12-12, 3-8 C-USA) snapped their six-game losing streak against the Rice Owls (1113, 4-7 C-USA) 63-61 in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Tudor Fieldhouse.

Tesha Smith had 17 points, Kamra King had 16 points and McKenzie Adams added seven points along with a career-high 15 rebounds to help spur UTSA to victory.

With a flurry of lead changes in the closing moments, the Roadrunners were able to hit their free throws to hang on to the narrow victory.

UTSA will host the East Carolina Pirates (20-3, 8-2 C-USA) at the Convocation Center on Thursday Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.

UTSA Tennis “I just put my head down and go for what I know,” said Agusi after the game. The senior ended the game with 23 points, four

“I just put my head down and go for what I know. ” Devon Agusi

UTSA Senior guard Devon Agusi

rebounds, and two assists.

“That’s how the game goes; we got to keep our concentration like we do every day in practice,” added Agusi after the game, commenting on his team’s resilience to fight back

for the win.

UTSA finished the second half averaging 47.6 percent in FG and 16.7 percent in 3FG, while scoring 17-of-25 free throws, most of them during the last three minutes of the game.

The UTSA Athletics Department also honored their six seniors: Agusi, Keith Benford, Edrico McGregor, Sims, Hyjii Thomas and Tyler Wood. All six players competed in their last Saturday game as part of the UTSA basketball program, with five games remaining in the season — two Thursday home games and three away.

“It is a great win for our program, but an even greater win for our six seniors. I‘m happy for them. They meant a lot to our program, they all are very good kids, and all of them played well

tonight.”

“They all are going to be UTSA alumni, and I am proud that I coached them and proud that they got this win tonight,” said UTSA Head Coach Brook Thompson after the ceremony.

The Roadrunners will try to extend their winning streak as they face off against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles and the Tulane Green Wave on Feb. 20 and Feb. 22, respectively.

“They are two tough places to play and two well-coached teams, but we got to get out there and try to win more games in Conference USA,” concluded Coach Thompson after the game.

UTSA will look to improve their conference record before the conference tournament begins March 11.

The UTSA men’s (3-4) and women’s (4-5) tennis teams had mixed results as they took on UAB (2-4, 4-3) in Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday, Feb. 16.

UAB narrowly defeated the UTSA men’s team by a total score of 4-3. The no. 16 ranked doubles tandem of Joel Rubio and Tomas Stillman remained undefeated during the season, but their win was not enough to help UTSA to victory.

The Roadrunners dominated the UAB women’s team with a score of 7-0.

UTSA won four of the six singles matches in straight sets while also winning at the one and three position in the doubles matches.

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