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A partnership between the UTSA Institute for Economic Development and the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEMUSA) will facilitate the creation of an economic impact study of the oil and natural gas reserves in Mexico.

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Texas On Aug. 29, a federal judge struck down a law that imposed strict regulations on abortion clinics and would have shut down more than half of Texas’s abortion clinics.

U.S. In conjunction with Labor Day, President Obama traveled to Milwaukee and pledged to raise the national minimum wage

UTSA’s friendly Roadrunner mascot finally has a permanent spot on campus.

Replacing the previous statue, “Border Crossing,” and immortalized in half a ton of bronze, Rowdy has been placed at the head stairs in the Sombrilla courtyard where he will inspire generations of future Roadrunners. On the base of the statue is a small plaque inscribed with the famous Roadrunner creed: “Now and forever, I am a Roadrunner.”

The energy of the crowd during the commencement ceremony held last Wednesday, Aug. 2 was electrifying.

The United Nations Human Rights Council has sent an investigative team to Iraq to look into human rights offenses by the Islamic State of Iraq.

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featuring sculptor R.G. Box. In awe of Box’s work, Goodman reached out to discuss a statue for UTSA. After a final fundraising push by the UTSA Alumni Association, the statue was delivered to the university during the fall semester of 2013. The final cost of the statue was about $25,000.

President Romo also spoke at the ceremony, emphasizing that the creation of the statue was a great cause.

“Why?” he asked the audience. “Because we may be one of the only campuses of the great (Texas) campuses that doesn’t have a publicly displayed mascot.”

Romo explained that mascots are an integral element of great See ROWDY, page 2

Amid the bustling school spirit of Roadrunner Days, a group of students gathered on campus to bring local attention to a national issue.

“Roadrunners with Ferguson” was held on Tuesday Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sombrilla Plaza to encourage discussion about the shooting and subsequent protests in Ferguson. Student participants of UTSA’s Civil Rights Exploration trip hosted the event.

Students gathered to stand in solidarity with the protestors in Ferguson, Mo. who have been protesting police discrimination since the fateful shooting of Afri-

can-American teenager Michael Brown by white police officer Darrell Wilson.

“Hands up. Don’t shoot,” has become the motto of protestors in Ferguson after witnesses reported seeing Brown shot while running from Wilson with his hands in the air.

Since the shooting, questions have arisen as to whether or not Brown instigated the shooting by assaulting Wilson. A video released a few days after the shooting alleged that Brown had stolen cigars from a convenience store.

The Ferguson Police Department claims it was this alleged theft that Wilson was responding to when he spotted Brown.

However, witnesses have See FERGUSON, page 2

FAME program educates future medical students UTSA Pavela Bambekova Staff Writer news@paisano-online.com

With the start of the fall semester, UTSA welcomed its second cohort of Facilitated Acceptance to Medical Education (FAME) students. The new group of 20 will follow in the footsteps of their older peers, who pioneered the FAME program during the fall semester of 2013.

“It is a privilege to be surrounded by students who are passionate about what

they do,” said Lisa Michaels, a first-year FAME student.

“We have a great dynamic, as if we’re all a giant puzzle and fit together perfectly.”

After years of planning, The University of Texas System adopted a Transformation in Medical Education (TIME) initiative, a multi-institutional plan within the University of Texas System that will integrate innovative educational programs for future physicians. In response to TIME’s mission for the development of “a program See MEDICAL, page 3

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The ceremony began with a quick performance of the UTSA Roadrunner fight song by the Spirit of San Antonio Band, to excite the crowd and remind all in attendance about last Friday’s football game against the University of Houston.

UTSA Student Government Association (SGA) President Zack Dunn spoke first, explaining the story behind the statue. According to Dunn, the SGA first considered plans for creating a statue of Rowdy in 2011. Shortly after, the men of Sigma Pi fraternity started a fundraising campaign for the statue.

At the same time, UTSA’s Associate Athletics Director Jim Goodman, aware of the movement to create a Rowdy statue, stumbled upon an episode of the “Texas Country Reporter”

UTSA student Carl Willis enjoyed freshman orientation so much that he went back – 30 times.

This past summer was Willis’ second summer as a UTSA Orientation Leader (OL). He was awarded 2014 Freshman Crew Orientation Leader of the Year for his service. The Freshman Crew Orientation Leader of the Year is an annual award given to an orientation staff member who demonstrates outstanding commitment and leadership ability during the summer months.

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The city of Somerset, Tx proposed eliminating the evalutation of teachers and their pay based on the performance of their students on standardized tests.

Roadrunners gather to discuss the shooting in Ferguson

2014 Orientation Leader of the Year Carl Willis. and full-time UTSA students who guide incoming students and their families through their respective orientation sessions. During orientation sessions, the OLs familiarize the students and families with the UTSA campus and its resources while facilitating See LEADER, page 2

Students who commute to campus may have noticed a welcome change to the street signs around campus.

Many universities have custom street signs to indicate where campus begins and ends, such as UTSA’s rival school Texas State Unviersity. Thanks to a joint effort by UTSA and San Antonio officials, UTSA is now part of that group.

Last Wednesday, students and city leaders gathered for the President’s Barbeque on the East Lawn of the UTSA Convocation Center. After a musical performance from a local regaae band, San Antonio

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The new street sign on the UTSA Boulevard stoplight.

Mayor Ivy Taylor, Deputy City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Councilman Ron Nirenburg, Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales and other representatives from the city dedicated 94 UTSA branded streetsigns.

The new signs feature the Rowdyhead, and are currently being installed at

and around UTSA’s Main campus, Downtown campus and Park West Athletics Complex. According to the university, the new signs will provide a neighborhood identity for UTSA, which the administration refers to as the “UTSA Gateway District.”

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FERGUSON: Students discuss discrimination LEADER: Summer orientation leaves that positive relationships police officer pulled over From Page 1 a lasting imprescan be built between mi- the car for playing loud come forward saying that norities and police officers. music. She claims the ofsion on freshmen no altercation took place “I think there are tons ficer then made everyone

Sculptor R.G. Box waves to the crowd after his speech at the statue’s commencement ceremony.

universities because they inspire and excite both faculty and students, which leads to increased pride and appreciation for the university.

“Rowdy is a good guy, I talk to him all the time” R.G. Box Sculptor “I wouldn’t mess with a Roadrunner; they’re fierce,” stated Romo.

Throughout his speech, Romo stressed the importance of student involvement on campus. “This is a good example of student leadership. (The SGA) began this movement to raise the money. They really worked hard at getting all

of you, our students, fired up about it.”

After thanking the faculty for their assistance with the project, Romo handed the microphone over to Dunn, who led the crowd in an ear-rattling, whisper-toshout “UTSA” chant. Dunn then introduced the statue’s sculptor, R.G. Box. Although brief, Box’s speech was touching. He spoke about the statue as if it were a close friend, stating that “(Rowdy) is a good guy — I talk to him all the time.”

Dunn then led the crowd in a 10-second countdown for the unveiling — the sound of the count was deafening. After a few seconds of troubleshooting — the cloth covering snagged on some of Rowdy’s feathers — Rowdy was unveiled to thunderous applause as confetti and streamers rained down on the courtyard.

between Brown and Wilson, and others question the validity of security footage showing Brown robbing a convenience store.

An autopsy report released the same day as the convenience store security footage revealed that Brown was shot six times

by Wilson.

The shooting has since shined a spotlight on racial discrimination and caused many to question whether black men and women can feel safe walking down the street.

According to the FBI’s Supplementary Homicidal Report (SHR), nearly a third of all homicides of citizens by a police officer are black men, even though they account for only 13 percent of the U.S. population. The largest age group of black men killed by a police officer peaked at 20 years of age.

However, the percentage may be higher — the submission of data for the SHR is voluntary; police departments are not required by law to participate.

“I’m here because I feel that what’s happening in Ferguson right now are things that shouldn’t be happening in our country,” said senior mechanical engineering major Leo Mcafe.

Felicia Fraser, senior sociology and criminal justice double major, also attended “Roadrunners with Ferguson,” saying, “We stand in solidarity with Ferguson, Missouri.”

Fraser’s parents have a background in law enforcement; therefore, she hopes

of opportunities to get the community involved with the police, but it won’t be easy,” said Fraser.

Many of the students who attended the event discussed a desire for community forums at which members of the community could meet and make personal connections with law enforcement.

And while Fraser is hopeful for a peaceful future, she is aware of potentially dangerous situations that currently exist.

“It makes me fear to have sons in the future,” she said.

“I won’t ever be worry-free about my kids.”

exit the vehicle, handcuffed them without explanation and attempted to verbally provoke them.

“My brother is only 18 years old and he came home shaking because he didn’t know what to do,” said Brown. “All it would have taken was for him to elicit some response to give the cop an excuse like what happened with Michael Brown.”

Students participating in the discussion suggested ways to spread awareness and prevent potential discrimination. While no concrete plans were put in motion at the event, students

UTSA students who attended the discussion symbolically “surrender” to the Ferguson Police Department As a black man, Mcafe is fearful of a potentially wrongful arrest. “Any time I walk anywhere not on campus, I feel threatened,” he said.

Senior communication major Celeste Brown claims she personally encountered prejudice from law enforcement after her brother was wrongfully detained by a police officer.

Brown claims that while her brother was driving with two of his friends, a

discussed activism through voting and spreading information to peers.

According to Brown, “People may feel like we can’t make a difference all the way in Texas, but all it takes is just one person making enough noise. “

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a smooth and fun transition from high school to college.

The OL application and training process begins several months before the next summer’s orientations.

All OLs must complete an upper division leadership course and a two-week intensive training course.

In addition to working at all the orientation programs from May to August, OLs also lead Roadrunner Camp, a camp for new students that promotes UTSA spirit, campus leadership and student involvement.

Willis attributes his drive to become an OL to his “inner passion to be a leader,” his desire to “motivate and lead others in the right direction” and his own freshman orientation leader.

The greatest takeaways from the OL experience, said Willis, are “people skills” and “the satisfaction of knowing that I make a difference.”

“When orientation came around, the serious vibe I was expecting almost disappeared immediately,” said freshman public relations major Samantha Casas. “I loved that we did the important stuff, but also had a lot of fun.”

For many UTSA students, freshman orientation was their first encounter with the campus culture.

“I left orientation feeling more confident than I did before about starting college,” said Casas.

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MEDICAL: FAME propels medical students through higher education

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designed to increase the effectiveness of medical education while shortening its duration,” FAME was created through the partnership of UTSA and the Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA).

“Applicants like the fact that they are guaranteed admission to UTHSCSA as long as they succeed in the academic and professional aspects of the program,” stated FAME Co-Director Dr. Hans Heidner. Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate a competitive score on the Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems section of the MCAT and reflect the competencies taught indirectly through patient interactions, classroom lectures and contact with physician and medical school mentors.

FAME students will earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Medicine degree in an abridged period of seven years, instead of the traditional eight. In order to shave off one year and still meet degree requirements for Texas graduates, FAME’s curriculum has been interwoven with core classes to form a functional degree plan.

For example, FAME students will take genetics as a team-taught course, in which a professor from the medical school will coteach the class and supplement textbook material with real-life applications to medicine.

Dr. Hans Heidner explained that for FAME students, “Three courses typically taught over two

The FAME class of 2010 poses for a picture at the end of the 2013 Spring semester. semesters were redesigned in order to cover the same amount of material in a single semester.”

Despite taking two years worth of chemistry in their first year of college, FAME student performance has been above average, as measured by the American Chemical Society Standardized Exam.

Though FAME students did not have the laboratory experience and the full year duration of the course, two FAME students scored above the 90th percentile on the exam.

“Faculty and administrators I’ve talked to are impressed with the FAME performance in both (general and organic chemistry) classes,” said Dr. George Negrete, FAME organic chemistry professor. “This has really been a demonstration of how much highly motivated students can learn.”

In addition to inten-

sive study of the sciences, FAME students also focus on the humanitarian aspect of medicine — patient care.

“I’m learning about how I would act with a patient, the ethics in health, (along with) the basics of Biology. I’m learning how to be a doctor and all of that is priceless,” said Michaels.

“I’ve entrusted part of my future with a great program that I can’t go wrong with.”

As full members of the Honors College, all FAME students will graduate with at least General Honors after taking 22 semester credit hours of Honors coursework.

“All of the FAME-specific courses count toward their Honors requirements,” explained Dr. Ann Eisenberg, associate dean of the Honors College. “(FAME students) are encouraged to take advantage of other opportunities as well.”

During the 2013 spring semester, FAME students

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expressed interest in college experiences that will contribute to their professional identity. Three FAME scholars are pursuing Leadership Honors by applying for the Leadership Challenge Program or the Archer Fellows Program, and several plan to graduate with Highest Honors by doing research.

“The first cohort of FAME Scholars has become so involved on campus that they have set the bar high for the new cohort. We are excited about the contributions they are making to UTSA and San Antonio,” stated Eisenberg.

“I don’t doubt that my FAME years will be some of the best in my life because of the myriad of phenomenal opportunities UTSA offers,” concluded Michaels.

AUSTIN, Texas Tough new Texas abortion restrictions are on hold after a federal judge found Republican-led efforts to hold abortion clinics to hospital-level operating standards unconstitutional in a ruling that spares more than a dozen clinics from imminent closure.

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office has filed an appeal of Friday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel in Austin, court records show.

In his ruling, Yeakel cited other rules GOP lawmakers have recently passed in his decision to throw out requirements that clinics meet hospital operating standards.

Yeakel sided with clinics that sued over one of the most disputed measures of a sweeping anti-abortion bill signed by Republican Gov. Rick Perry in 2013.

The ruling stops new clinic requirements that would have left seven abortion facilities in Texas closed come Monday, when the law was set to take effect.

However, in its court filing in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the state asked that the ruling be put on hold during the appeals process. It was not immediately clear when the appeals court would rule.

Texas currently has 19 abortion providers, already down from more than 40 just two years ago, accord-

ing to groups that sued the state for the second time over the law known as HB2.

The ruling blocks a portion of the law that would have required abortion facilities in Texas to have operating rooms, air filtration systems and other costly additions that are typically only mandated in surgical settings.

Clinics called the measures a backdoor effort to outlaw abortions, which has been a constitutional right since the Roe v. Wade ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973.

Under the new restrictions, the only remaining abortion facilities in Texas would have been in major cities, and there would have been none in the entire western half of the nation’s second-largest state.

For women in El Paso, the closest abortion provider would be in New Mexico ­— an option the state wanted Yeakel to take into consideration, even though New Mexico’s rules for abortion clinics are far less rigorous. ``The evidence has been stacking up against the state and against the politicians who so cynically passed these laws in the name of safety,’’ said Amy Hagstrom Miller, CEO of Whole Woman’s Health, which would have been among the clinic operators affected.

Miller said that she will now seek to re-open a clinic in the Rio Grande Valley as soon as this weekend.

The clinic closed in March, leaving the nearest abortion provider more than 200 miles away in San Antonio.

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Guide to the New Advising System Does the new advising system have you running in circles? Don’t fret, this guide is for you!

Prior to the Fall 2014 semester, the academic advising department advised students based on the different college within UTSA. Problems arose, however, when students changed their major to one in a different college. Suddenly, the friendships formed between advisers and students were cast aside, and students had to begin again with a new adviser.

With the recent changes to the ad-

vising system, students have a better chance of retaining their original adviser, even if they change majors.

According to a four-year study of degree changes among UTSA students, results showed that students often changed to a major similar to their original major. The advising department grouped those similar majors together so that an adviser could continue to help students in similar

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Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship Finance General Business Human Resource Management Information Systems Infrastructure Assurance Management Management Science Marketing Real Estate Finance & Devel.

Sports, Entertainment & Tourism

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Architecture Construction Science & Mgt. Criminal Justice Infancy & Childhood Studies Interior Design Mexican-American Studies Public Administration

Biomedical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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Public Health

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Mathematical & Physical Sciences Actuarial Science Computer Science Environmental Science Geology Mathematics Multidisciplinary Science Physics Statistics

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Communication Interdisciplinary Studies Management Political Science Psychology

Social Sciences Additional Majors Advised • • • • •

Communication Interdisciplinary Studies Management Political Science Psychology

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English Interdisciplinary Studies History Kinesiology Management Marketing

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for admittance, will most likely be reassigned to a new adviser should they choose to leave their college.

Additionally, undeclared freshmen, transfer students, gateway students and CAP students are all assigned to the Student Placement Advising cluster. They will remain in the cluster until they declare a major, transition out of Gateway or revoke their CAP status.

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disciplines.

Now, even if a computer engineering major (part of the College of Engineering) changes his or her major to psychology (part of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts), they can retain the adviser they began with.

However, there are a few exceptions to this new provision. Students in the Honors and Business colleges, which have additional requirements

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American Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Kinesiology (P.E. Conc.)

Multidisciplinary Studies Women’s Studies

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Communications English Mathematics Psychology Sociology

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Editorial

‘Border Crossing’ deported to the UC Incoming freshmen may never see one of UTSA’s most controversial works of art.

To some students, “Border Crossing,” was an eyesore, but it represented a spirit familiar to San Antonio and UTSA origins.

Created from fiberglass in 1987 by Luis Jiménez, “Border Crossing” depicts a man crossing the border with a woman on his shoulders who carries an infant. The statue pays homage to the struggle of Mexican immigrants who crossed the border in search of a better life; it represents perseverance, hard work and a refusal to bend to the will of adversity.

At its core, the statue is personal, not only to those who identify with its message, but also to the artist who gave it life.

“People talked about aliens as if they landed from outer

space; as if they weren’t really people,” Jiménez told the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston about this piece. “I wanted to put a face on them; I wanted to humanize them.”

Jimémez was born in 1940 in El Paso, Texas — a town that epitomizes MexicanAmerican border culture.

After high school, he studied art at the University of Texas at Austin and then at the Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City.

While Jiménez went as far as New York City to study under other accomplished sculptors, he found inspiration in the hometown that shaped his worldview.

“I went back to my experience in El Paso where this (immigration) is a common sight,” Jiménez said of his inspiration for “Border Crossing.”

Jiménez died in 2006, but

his work lives on through his art — art that no longer receives the recognition it deserves.

On Wednesday Aug. 27, UTSA unveiled the Rowdy the Roadrunner statue during a large ceremony featuring some of UTSA’s prominent leaders. The Rowdy statue has been a project many years in the making.

The “Bring Rowdy Home” campaign helped raise more than $25,000 for the six-foottall, 11-foot-long statue.

Space to prominently display this statue in the Sombrilla Plaza was made possible by moving “Border Crossing” to the second floor of the University Center.

Certainly Rowdy is a muchdeserved symbol for UTSA. As the Roadrunner mascot, the statue has come to represent Roadrunner pride and UTSA spirit.

But what about the “Border Crossing” statue? Is UTSA’s newest installation sentencing immigrants to once again sit out of sight and out of mind?

While the statue was moved inside to protect it from the weather, it no longer serves as a daily reminder of the struggles on which so much San Antonio culture is built.

As UTSA becomes more like a traditional university with traditional students, it must not forget where it came from.

For years, UTSA has been a viable option to part-time, non-traditional students looking for quality University of Texas education without the drive and price tag of Austin. UTSA’s student population, much like the demographic makeup of San Antonio, is dominated by a

Hispanic plurality of 46 percent. Latino culture is one of the strongest motifs on campus. From the University Center Paseo to the Sombrilla Fountain and Plaza to the mariachis that play music at the end of graduation ceremonies, UTSA is steeped in South Texas border culture.

It’s what has primed UTSA for educational initiatives such as the UTSA Mexico Center.

“Rowdy” and “Border Crossing” are two iconic statues that UTSA students should take pride in having on campus. Both represent a vivacious spirit and something uniquely “UTSA.” As “Rowdy” assumes its new, prominent location on campus, let’s not forget the statue that reminds us of those who crossed borders, culturally and physically, to make UTSA what it is today.

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In a zone of its own: city primes UTSA for development Do you have school spirit?

That’s what I asked the crowd at Dr. Romo’s kick-off barbecue last week. I wasn’t surprised to receive a raucous response. I want to see that kind of UTSA spirit citywide.

That’s because UTSA, so long considered a commuter school on the outskirts of the city, is in a rare position to shape San Antonio’s future.

The university is quickly establishing itself as a premier institution of higher

learning in south Texas and is on the path to Tier One status. It’s also uniquely equipped to bridge San Antonio’s dueling narratives: booming growth on the north side and a downtown in renaissance.

One of the fastest-growing universities in the country, UTSA has been a major focus during my time as city councilman. I believe that as goes UTSA, so goes San Antonio.

That’s why I recently asked city staff to examine the creation of university overlay zones around UTSA’s Main and Downtown campuses, as well as the Park West athletics complex. These “uni-

versity districts” would help guide private investment in the vicinity of UTSA, encouraging development that adds to campus life while maintaining the quality of life in nearby neighborhoods.

To help the university reach its potential, UTSA and San Antonio should work together to create a student-friendly ecosystem around each UTSA campus. Imagine more gathering places, coffee houses and shops within walking distance of the Main campus. Picture restaurants and pocket parks on the doorsteps of the Downtown campus. With the leverage of a

zoning overlay, we can work to ensure that the development closest to campus is tailor-made to suit students’ needs.

UTSA’s continued progress is of the highest importance to all of San Antonio, economically and culturally. The proposed university districts would ensure that UTSA’s continued growth serves the best interest of all San Antonians.

Keep in mind, however, that this is not a done deal.

The request I filed is months away from becoming policy.

While city staff weighs our options, I want to hear from you. As UTSA students and educators, what can the

city do to help ensure that UTSA’s growth benefits everyone? Tweet your suggestions @CouncilmanRon8, or find me on Facebook at facebook .com/CouncilmanRon8. I look forward to hearing from you.

Ron Nirenberg San Antonio Councilman, District 8

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ARTS & LIFE

September 2-September 8, 2014

San Antonio newcomer profile Edidiong Adiakpan Ads Manager arts@paisano-online.com

San Antonio is a vibrant city alive with many diverse art forms.

Musicians, painters, writers and entertainers tell multidimensional stories that highlight the many layers of creativity in San Antonio.

This artistic environment has drawn newcomers, like Arika Wade, from Dallas to the Alamo City.

Prior to her first visit last year, Arika didn’t know much about San Antonio except that it’s home to the River Walk and The Alamo.

Following her visits and interactions with San Antonio residents and artists, she began to discover new and surprising positive aspects about San Antonio.

“Dallas has a one-ofa-kind art scene, and I didn’t think I would see that same level of talent in San Antonio because they are two very different cities,” Wade said. “But I was wrong. San Antonio

has great artists with unique visions.

“I love most museums in San Antonio, especially the Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum because it has a small community of art galleries and live music venues surrounding it.”

Wade is drawn to cities with thriving art communities because being surrounded by creativity inspires her to write and create mixed media. She believes that she will gain inspiration from her new experiences in San Antonio.

“I am a writer, and I have known since I was nine that it is my calling,” Wade said. “I am hoping to learn a lot from the writers that are already established here, and (I hope to) contribute to the voice of San Antonio.”

An additional factor that influenced Wade’s decision to move to San Antonio was discovering the widespread presence of same-sex families and LGBTQ people in San Antonio. She believes they play an important role in San Antonio’s

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Dallas native brings her literary style to the Alamo City

Up-and-coming writer Arika Wade, poses on her suitcase illustrating her journey and transition from Dallas to San Antonio.

artistic development.

“Most of the people I have met at art events or galleries are queer, and they seem to have a great deal of influence on the direction San Antonio’s art scene is taking. They seem to be the tastemakers,” she said.

“My main focus will be connecting with writer collectives for queer women of color around town. I feel like I would be able to

learn more from them than any other group.”

Although Wade will be looking into general writer collectives, she has a more specific writing interest and style. Her work is centered around surrealism and futuristic science fiction.

“I became interested in science fiction when I read Octavia Butler’s books for the first time.

She was the first black woman I read in sci-fi,

and I never knew that black women wrote in that genre,” Arika said.

“Sci-fi stories are the type of stories I like to tell because I like challenging myself to imagine a world that is not possible. Imagining things within our reality feels limiting.”

Wade is hoping to stay in San Antonio until she graduates from college and wants to flourish in the Alamo City.

“San Antonio is a great place to meet creative people. I am looking forward to starting a new chapter of my life here.”

Are you a newcomer to San Antonio? Do you want to share your story with our readers? Email the Arts Editor at arts@ paisano-online.com.

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Midnight Light EVENTS CALENDAR

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Welcome signs illuminate for the first time

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After dark on Monday, August 25, 2014, students are greeted by music and school spirit as they gather in anticipation of the Midnight Light ceremony.

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Full-spectrum LED lights are programmed to display a wide variety of colors. Of course, a color scheme of orange, blue and white is included.

UTSA President Dr. Ricardo Romo officially lights up the two new entrance signs at midnight on Aug. 26. The bright signs accompanied by sparkling fireworks contrast beautifully against the dark city sky.

Tuesday 9/2 The McNay Art Museum (6000 North New Braunfels) will be hosting an exclusive press preview in the Leeper Auditorium from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Councilmember Ron Nirenberg will be speaking, and Curator and Head of the Department of French Paintings, Mary Morton will be leading a tour. Interviews with Wiliam J. Chego and Mary Morton will be available at 1 p.m. For more information, visit mcnayart.org.

Wednesday 9/3 The Panhellenic Council (PHC) will be hosting an Ice Cream Social from 7 p.m.

– 9 p.m. on the East Lawn.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority to meet and mingle. For more information, contact Luisa Castro at luisa.castro1901@icloud.com.

Thursday 9/4 At 7:30 p.m., Ballet San Antonio, OPERA San Antonio and members of the San Antonio Symphony will perform together for the first time on the HEB Performance Hall Stage at the Tobin Center for Performing Arts (100 Auditorium Circle). For tickets and more information, visit tobincenter.org.

Friday 9/5 The Color Run is coming to Fiesta Texas, and it’s not too late to sign up! For a team of four or more runners, the cost is $40 per person. For individual runners, the cost is $45. For more information about start times and parking, visit thecolorrun. com.

Saturday 9/6 Renowned contemporary artist Teresita Fernandez is speaking at The Linda Pace Foundation Gallery, SPACE, at 11 a.m. Fernandez will discuss her new works and recent exhibition, “As Above So Below,” as well as showcase her works to guests. The event is free and open to the public. More information is available at lindapacefoundation.org/ events.

Sunday 9/7 The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is showing its final performance of “Arms and the Man” by George Bernard Shaw at 3 p.m. The comedy, directed by Stacey Connelly, is one of Shaw’s most popular plays and deals with the hypocrisy of war and human nature.

Ticket prices range from $10.00 to $25.00. Additional information can be found at classictheatre.org.

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SPORTS

September 2- September 8, 2014

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UTSA FOOTBALL

UTSA running back Jarveon Williams helps punish the UofH defense, as he scores on an 11-yard touchdown run in the second half to put the Roadrunners up 21-0 in Houston’s home opener at TDECU Stadium. Williams finished the day with 54 yards on 12 carries.

No Respect? No problem. UTSA crashes TDECU Stadium in debut Jonathon Garza Sports Editor sports@paisano-online.com The University of Houston went into Friday’s game 10.5-point Vegas favorites.

ESPN jokingly asked, “Has Larry Coker resurrected his career?” To all in attendance within the new TDECU Stadium, reminders of last season’s 59-28 trounce was a distant memory. UTSA dominated the game and quieted the 40,755 Houston fans in attendance at John O’Quinn Field, defeating the Cougars 27-7.

As newly inducted members of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), UTSA undoubtedly obtained their biggest win in program history.

“I don’t know one (game) bigger; everyone has a big win, obviously, but with this being a good Houston team, and it being so close to home, this one feels good to have under our belt,” said UTSA Head Coach Larry Coker after the school’s fourth consecutive opening season win.

After a season in which the Cougars led the nation in turnover margins, the Roadrunners unexpectedly forced the most turnovers in UTSA school history. With six total turnovers, the Roadrunners completely shut down a prolific Houston offense for the better part of four quarters.

UTSA held Houston to a mere seven points on the night, with minus-26 yards on the ground.

“I really compliment our defensive front; we really played well on the secondary,” said

Coker. “But the pressure was on Houston’s quarterback. I think it was really frustrating for them. He (O’Korn) was on his back quite a bit, and Coach Neathery had a great game plan for us tonight.”

The Roadrunner’s defense showed the poise and experience that comes with being senior-laden. Coming into the 2014 season, the UTSA offense underwent massive reconstruction after the departure of long-time signal caller Eric Soza.

Questions loomed over the production of the offense and who would lead the seasoned Roadrunners.

UTSA’s Senior quarterback Tucker Carter undeniably answered the call with leadership and poise.

“It feels great to get the win; there’s always room for improvement and you can’t simulate a game with a crowd like that,” said Carter on snagging his first win of the season.

The only thing both teams had in common was the shaky start each had on offense. Both quarterbacks seemed nervous, as each had early fumbles, but it was Carter who seemed to calm down after a mishandled punt by the Cougars set UTSA up for a first and goal early in the first quarter.

Senior running back David Glasco II capped off the botched punt by diving into the end zone from a three-yard run, putting UTSA up 7-0 and igniting Roadrunner fans everywhere.

“Glasco and Williams really got after it in the running game. It gives us a great ad-

vantage with our offensive line playing well and making lanes,” said Carter.

UTSA’s offense racked up 27 points on the Cougars, and Coach Coker stated fans haven’t seen anything yet.

“Tucker did a nice job, (and) made some plays,” stated Coker. “But you haven’t seen his best performance; he’s going to be special and we definitely need to help him out.”

In four years, the Roadrunners have amassed talent, become bowl eligible and seem to be at the pinnacle of UTSA football. They not only possess the strength in schedule — playing teams like Oklahoma State and Rice — but also are slowly exhibiting the physicality and toughness seen in bigger programs around the nation.

“It’s amazing where we are. Three years ago we barely had a team,” said Coker.

“Now we are playing division one football, and winning.

There are definitely more big ones (wins) to come.”

Character is something this 2014 squad prides itself on, and settling for points here and there will not suffice if they are to continue winning against dominant FBS teams.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re up 24-0, or down 0-24, you still have to give 100 percent,” Glasco reflected. “We have guys on this team that have a bunch of character. You can go to a lot of colleges in the nation, (but) it’s going to be hard to match a team with a

lot of character.”

UTSA’s next opponent, Arizona, handed the Roadrunner’s a devastating loss just like the Cougars did last season. However, a lot can change in a year.

If the Roadrunners can display the same kind of character and confidence as they did against Houston, they yet again might surprise the Roadrunner faithful.

UTSA (1-0) will take on the Arizona (1-0) in their home opener at the Alamodome, Thursday, September 4, at 7:00 pm.

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