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the rattler Vol 110 | Issue 8 | May 2022 | San Antonio, TX A year of change magazine
The Rattler Magazine is a product of The Rattler Newspaper and upholds the Mission Statements of St. Mary’s University. The publication follows the Canons of Responsible Journalism, the Associated Press Stylebook and the Student Publication Policy. The Rattler is a member of the Associate Collegiate Press, the College Media Association and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association.
adjustment back to normal newsroom operations once again. We worked tirelessly to begin reconnecting the campus community post-isolation and to restore the Marianist spirit on campus. I would like to begin by thanking St. Mary’s University for supporting me and helping me grow into the person I have become today. As I refect back on my time at the Rattler, I feel very fulflled and proud of the things that I have accomplished during my time on staf. We’ve worked through a global pandemic and been through so much together as a staf. Our newsroom door and outer wall were decorated in celebration of our 100-year anniversary, we focused on creating more web-based content and improving our social media presence and we created the Spanish and lifestyle and entertainment sections of the newspaper. I thank the Rattler staf for going above and beyond to produce content for the St. Mary’s community during this transitional time of change. Trough roadblocks and hacks, the staf pushed through any challenges that were thrown their way. I am immensely proud of our team and everything we have accomplished together. I hope the next year of reporting brings uplifing stories and enlightening experiences.Weworked very hard this year, especially with the shortened spring semester, when it seemed like most every weekend was a press weekend. I sincerely thank every member of the staf for their hard work and dedication. Tank you to my friend and my right-hand, Megan, for supporting me throughout the semester and keeping me going during press weekends. Her creativity and bright personality continue to inspire me. Tank you to Tater Tot, for being a good boy and always supporting the staf. Tank you to Seana, my copy editor for demonstrating consistent dedication to the Rattler and working to preserve the Rattler’s legacy. She is truly the funniest person in my life, I can’t imagine how far I would have come without her laughter and support. Tank you to Julissa, my layout and design editor, for being a light in the newsroom and a supportive shoulder. Without our section editors, Makayla, Majo, Jacob and Victoria, none of this would have been possible. And thank you to Vivian and Andres for being incredible members of the team. My fnal thank you goes to my wonderful adviser, Kathe Lehman-Meyer. For the past two semesters, I have had the honor of working alongside you and being guided by you. You have always been someone who I can rely on, whether you were helping me with newsroom things or giving personal advice. You always supported us, even when times got tough and gave valuable advice that many of us will carry with us for the rest of our lives. As I will be returning for my last semester of senior year in the fall, I will have the unique experience of serving as editor-in-chief for three semesters. I am honored to continue to serve the St. Mary’s community and carry on the Rattler’s legacy during this unique time of change. My journey in student journalism has led me down unexpected and exciting paths, and I am overjoyed to continue my journey.
Resilient is how I would describe the Rattler
Editor-in-ChiefBestor magazinetherattler r Editor-in-Chief Demi Bestor Copy Editor Seana Barclay Layout & Design Editor Julissa Mariscal Advertising Manager Andres Gonzales Multimedia Editor Adrianna Mirabal Web Editor Vivian Urrutia News Editor Victoria Olguin Spanish Editor Maria José Valiente Opinion Editor Makayla Amitrani Culture and Entertainment Editor Jacob A. Henson Sports Editor/Interim Managing Editor Megan Angelo Faculty Adviser Kathe Lehman-Meyer
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Tis magazine features topics of change and explores the ways in which our community has transformed. We hope you enjoy this magazine as much as we enjoyed creating it for you. Until next year, Demi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Note From President Mengler by President Mengler A Glance into the Offce of DEI with Dr. Sheri King by Julissa Mariscal Rattler’s Last Bite by Demi Bestor and Megan Angelo The Story of Charles Anderson by Seana Barclay A Letter to My Younger Self by Adrianna Mirabal Rattlers Celebrate the Return of the Bake by Maria José Valiente Refecting on History by Makayla Amitrani A Fashion Time Capsule: 2012-2022 by Megan Angelo The Film Industry: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow by Jacob A. Henson A Time Lapse of Good News by Victoria Olguin Auto Trends on Campus by Andres Gonzales Fall 2021 Dean’s List 3 5 6 7 9 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 Archived photo courtesy of The Portal to Texas History
THOMAS M. MENGLER ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT “
Leticia “Leti” Contreras (B.A. ’89), who became the frst woman chair of the St. Mary’s Board of Trustees in 2020, and her husband, Tomas “Tom” Contreras (B.B.A. ’88), donated to create the Contreras Family Terrace and Student Lounge, reopen Te Pub at St. Mary’s, provide funding for the Rattler Golf team and further the study of risk management in the business school.
When Mikayla Durham (B.B.A. ’21) decided to move from her native Dallas to San Antonio to attend St. Mary’s University, she started looking for scholarships and found the Greehey Scholars Program. Named afer the university’s largest donor, Bill Greehey, Durham said she was initially nervous about applying once she found out who he was. But upon being awarded the scholarship, Durham went on to attend St. Mary’s and major in fnance and risk management.
“ Te scholarship has changed my life for the better,” Durham said. “Honestly, I can’t verbally express how grateful I am for Mr. Greehey’s generosity and what he has done for Durhamme.” is not the only student who has benefted from a scholarship. St. Mary’s University has been working tirelessly to fnd ways to ofer more opportunities for students like her. About 92% of undergraduate students at St. Mary’s receive scholarship funding. Since 2017, St. Mary’s has been publicly working toward achieving our largest fundraising campaign in the institution’s history. Te goal included not only increasing scholarships for students, but also deepening our Catholic Marianist mission, bringing more endowed positions for professors, and developing innovative classrooms, labs andTprograms.en,on March 25, 2022, St. Mary’s University revealed that the fundraising efort, called Te Defning Moment Comprehensive Campaign, raised $165 million. Tat incredible total was far more than the initial $130 million goal and a total larger than all previous campaigns combined. Te campaign total includes funding for 94 new endowed scholarships, a 43% increase. Te total increase in scholarship funding provided by the campaign is $58.8 million, a 90% increase. With the campaign’s end this past New Year’s Eve, we achieved a defning moment for St. Mary’s University because of heartfelt generosity from alumni and friends. We continued to ask ourselves what made Te Defning Moment Comprehensive Campaign so successful. Tere were many answers, but the common theme was about helping St. Mary’s reach its vision of becoming one of the fnest private universities in theOurSouthwest.alumni also gave because of gratitude for the education they received and because of the family spirit that is so much a part of St. IMary’s.amthankful to each of the nearly 11,500 benefactors responsible for our success.
Tese donations allow for more endowed scholarships for students to ensure St. Mary’s can continue to provide a top-rated education long into the future.
One of our gifs comes from RaSheeda Keir (B.A. ’01, M.A. ’02), whose scholarship will be awarded to a Black student of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in honor of the late Rev. Norbert Brockman, S.M., a longtime St. Mary’s Associate Professor of Political Science who helped her apply for scholarships when she was a student.
Juan Valadez Jr. (B.S. ’03, M.S. ’06, M.B.A. ’11) said improving equipment, buildings and technology will help prepare students not just for the present, but also to start solving the problems of the future.
Tom Contreras also chaired the Greehey School of Business portion of Te Defning Moment Comprehensive Campaign.
Teir lives, story and future all started with the sense of community at St. Mary’s as students.“Itallwould have been diferent had we not met and shared our dreams, the aspirations, the career goals and the faith that we both have together,” Leti Contreras said.
“My responsibility is to support the younger generations,” Valadez said.
Mikayla Durham B.B.A. ‘21
A Note From President Mengler
“It relieved the burden of fnancial pressure,” Keir said of her scholarship. “And because he did that for me, I’m paying it forward to do theCharlessame.”
Tese gifs, endowments and scholarships made possible by our donors allow us to continue bringing new additions to our campus for our students.
T. Barrett Jr. (B.B.A. ’62), who donated funds to help build the Barrett Memorial Bell Tower during a previous fundraising efort, also more recently donated to the Peer Ministry Program — a program that embraces the Marianist value of living in community and brings faith formation to students on campus.
The scholarship has changed my life for the better... I can’t verbally express how grateful I am for Mr. Greehey’s generosity and what he has done for me.”
For these and other reasons, St. Mary’s alumni have demonstrated they believe in the possible made real, and for that, I am deeply grateful.
“Thank you for believing what is possible”
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Leticia “Leti” Contreras, left, and President Thomas Mengler, right, reveal the total amount raised during an event celebrating the fnale of The Defning Moment Comprehensive Campaign on March 25.|
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Te goal of this ofce is to foster, defne, cultivate and support an inclusive campus community for students, faculty and staf. First and foremost, my work is guided by St. Mary’s mission, the characteristics of Marianist universities and Catholic social teachings As you may know, I was the Director of Student Life here for nine years, and I absolutely loved working with our students. However when this opportunity came up, I knew it was God wanting me to spend my fnal years before retirement working in an area that has been my passion for most of my life, fghting for justice for marginalized groups. My hope is that by truly embracing the beauty of diversity and what we gain collectively by being inclusive, everyone in our community will be enriched, and ultimately become agents of change for their own communities and the world. Tere have been [instances] where individuals have been disrespected for their race, ethnicity, gender identity or beliefs. Sometimes women have been overlooked, or even interrupted in meetings. Some students have felt excluded because of their identities.
What is the Ofce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion about and how does it work? What made you want to be a part of this organization?
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How does this ofce beneft the St. Mary’s community? Do you have any examples on why the Ofce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is needed at St. Mary’s? of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Sheri King Julissa Mariscal, Layout and Design Editor
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ADRIANNA MIRABAL MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
I started working for Te Rattler fall of 2020 afer being encouraged to apply by a friend on staf and I’m so glad I was presented with the opportunity. I’ve worked at Te Rattler for two years now and it has been some of the best years of my college career. I started as the Opinion Editor and during my time in that position, I came to appreciate my ability to reach out to students, professors and faculty and report on their opinions and achievements. It has been an honor to work with the university newspaper, especially in these last two years during the pandemic. Being able to document the craziness that was the past two years while working towards preserving the history of the university has been an honor like no other. Te Rattler is something I’m so proud to have been a part of and it has opened so many doors for me that would have never been options otherwise. I’m incredibly grateful for all the friends I have made during my time on staf, and I will remember even our longest and most tiring press cycles fondly. Working for Te Rattler has been such a highlight of my time in college. I can’t wait to see how I’mtowillorganizationthecontinuegrowafergone.
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I started working for Te Rattler as a contributing writer in the spring of 2021. It was during this time that I also picked up an English minor and decided I wanted to live out my “Rory Gilmore” dreams of being a journalist. In the summer of 2021, I took a chance and applied for an editor position. I was grateful to be chosen as the new Multimedia Editor. Although I had a lot to learn about the newspaper process, I grew through every challenge. From my frst press weekend where I was teaching myself Adobe Photoshop on the fy to my very last press weekend where I can confdently create a meaningful magazine spread, every moment in the newsroom has been nothing short of exciting. I am so lucky to have made friends with my fellow editors and collaborated with them on projects for Te Rattler. Tank you for our little breaks to grab dinner during those late Saturday nights and our catch-up sessions during our weekly ofce hours. I have learned so much during my time on Te Rattler, skills that I know I will take with me once I leave St. Mary’s. I wish the very best to the current and future members of Te Rattler staf, may you always believe in our mission to produce quality content for the university and its community members. I am excited for the future of Te Rattler; I can’t wait to pick up an issue when I visit campus again someday!
Rattler’s Last Bite
My experience with Te Rattler has been very impactful and rewarding. I joined the staf as the Layout and Design Editor for my last semester and it was one of my biggest regrets as I wish I had been able to work here longer. Working here allowed me to expand and express my creativity in print by designing the newspaper center and the magazine. Both of these I struggled with as I had not done any designing in years, however, everyone on staf was extremely helpful and together we were all able to create wonderful issues this past semester. Not only did Te Rattler give me an outlet to display my artistic abilities, but it also introduced me to many friendships that I will cherish forever, and I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to meet all of them before my time at St. Mary’s came to an end. From overdosing on cafeine and getting food late at night, the memories I have with everyone here are invaluable. Even though I look forward to the next set of adventures that are in store for me, I will miss my time working here. I look forward to seeing what new adventures await Te Rattler and their staf and I can’t wait to read all about it.
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A History of Inclusivity...
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MAY 2022 | @STMURATTLERNEWS | 8 St. Mary’s University prides itself on promoting inclusivity. From the university’s Ofce of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to its prominent role as a Hispanic Serving Institution, St. Mary’s continues to strive toward a better future for all of its students. But the university’s role in making the world of academia more accessible begins with the story of Charles Anderson, the frst Black man accepted to St. InMary’s.September of 1951, Charles Anderson was accepted to St. Mary’s University but upon his arrival to register for classes, he was turned away. When asked why, the university’s registrar at the time, Brother Tomas Treadaway, S.M., answered that there was “a change in plans.”ButBrother Treadaway told Anderson to “hold onto that letter. We may be getting back to you.” Later that November, Anderson received a second letter from the university. Te letter from Brother Treadaway was an apology and another acceptance for admission to the 1952 spring semester. Unfortunately, by then Anderson had already enrolled in St. Philip’s College where he would eventually graduate in 1953. Despite not attending St. Mary’s, Anderson went on to have a successful career. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1954 and continued to further his education throughout his time in the military, eventually retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1977.While Anderson never properly attended St. Mary’s as a student, his story sheds valuable light on a piece of Texas history. Anderson’s acceptance came two years before the fnal decision in the case of Brown v. the Board of Education in 1954. Tis makes Anderson one of the frst Black Americans accepted to a university in the South, opening up St. Mary’s to a whole new population of students including Hattie Elam Briscoe, the frst Black graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law.While the timing did not work out for Anderson to attend St. Mary’s, his story highlights an essential element of the Marianist charism that St. Mary’s seeks to uphold as an institution, inclusivity. “If you stand in place, you will fall behind,” said University President, Tomas M. Mengler, J.D. “ Tis is true in every part of life and in every organization.” “I believe in the community and the importance of St. Mary’s in so many lives and for San Antonio and for this region,” said Mengler. “And that means we need to continue to improve the quality and accessibility of education.” As St. Mary’s continues forward as an institution, so too will the university’s eforts towards inclusivity and accessibility. The Story of Charles Anderson
The frst Black student accepted to St. Mary’s University
Sincerely, Senior Alejandro Farias, fnance and risk management major Dear Freshman Alejandro, [As I refect] on my time at St. Mary’s, there are so many memories that food my mind. I think of the great times [I had] with friends, the struggles with coursework, the places traveled and all the other moments in between. One piece of advice I would give [you is] to be fearless and just do it. I held myself back from opportunities early on that I wish I hadn’t. Say yes to those late- night hangouts, join that organization, run for that offcer position, apply for that job, scholarship or internship. [Those] are all things that I wish I said to [you] earlier.
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Sincerely, Senior Sienna Guerra, mathematics education major Dear Freshman St.Sienna, Mary’s really is a family. You meet a lot of new people, don’t lose contact with them, you’ll see them on campus more times than you think or they might become one of your very close friends. Friends come and go, but keep those around who have your best interest in mind and will be there for you through thick and thin. Don’t be afraid to go to those campus events (especially the UPC events) since I guarantee there will be free food, prizes and experiences you won’t want to miss! One last thing, document all of your memories, good or bad, so that senior year you can look back and remember StMU and see how [it has] shaped you to go forth in your career knowing it was all worth it!
Sincerely, Senior Allison Magera, theology major Dear Freshman TrustAllison, your gut. No matter what’s going on or what people will think, you’re the one who has to live with your decisions. Forgive yourself too. You can’t blame yourself for not knowing what you know now. People will come and go, and that’s okay. Be grateful for who you have when you have them. You’re capable of great things if you give yourself the chance. There is nowhere else in the world like St. Mary’s. You’ll only be a citizen in “side-hug-city” for so long so never take for granted the little conversations, the friendly smiles in passing and the moments that make you feel at home.
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Sincerely, Senior Scott Siler, mechanical engineering major Dear Freshman Scott, You will face the unknown in so many new challenges in the years to come, but I want you to be brave. In these challenges, you will be tested and fnd that you are far stronger than you can ever imagine, and you will be tested alongside the greatest people you will ever meet. You will learn very quickly that God is helping you out by giving these people to you. In the trials, you will feel unqualifed for so much of what you attempt, but the mere act of trying will qualify you. Don’t forget to be your own friend too. You will see some of your lowest lows but stay hopeful and remember to push through. In the end, it is better to take a chance than to remain a timid soul who knows neither victory nor defeat.
By Adrianna Mirabal, Multimedia Editor
‘Flesh Pile’ was one of the activities included in the 1977 Greek Week. | Photo courtesy of the Rattler Archives.
Tri Sigma competing in the 2021 Greek Week air bands competition. |
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Old Greek Week, 1977 to New Greek Week, 2021 VIVIAN URRUTIA WEB EDITOR 2022
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It is surprising to see how St. Mary’s used incorporate some activities that are way diferent in comparison to today’s Greek activities. Tis school year’s Greek Week completely diferent from what it used look like. Greek Week in 2021 began Family Feud, which had a room full of laughter. activities were dodge ball, fag football, volleyball games, a community game baseball feld and concluded with ‘Quad’ happens every Friday from a.m. to noon where all the sororities fraternities reunite in the Quad socialize with each other. Lambda ended Greek Week by taking frst place Delta Zeta accompanying them in that achievement.
In 1977, St. Mary’s held their annual Greek Week, which included 13 activities in three days. It all began with their frst activity, ‘ Tree-Legged Race’ which Sigma Phi Epsilon won. Afer that, Sigma Beta Chi won the legendary ‘Dizzy Izzy’ and Rho Chi took the victory in ‘Tug of War.’ Sigma Phi Epsilon shined in the ‘Obstacle Course’ and ‘Egg-in-the-Cup’ contest, taking frst place. Following that, Delta Sigma Phi took frst in the famous ‘Egg Trow.’ Phi Kappa won the ‘Talent Show’ when two of its members sang in the show. Sigma Phi Epsilon took frst in the ‘Pie Eating Contest’ and Lambda Chi won the ‘Jalapeño Eating Contest.’ Lambda Chi won the unique activity, ‘Flesh Pile’ and Tau Delta Alpha the ‘Chariot Race.’ Shockingly, a ‘Beer-Bike Relay’ was an activity included in Greek Week, where Sigma Phi Epsilon took frst. And the concluding activity was ‘Beer Drinking’ where Sigma Beta Chi tied for frst place with Tau Delta Sigma. Sigma Phi Epsilon wrapped up Greek Week with frst place, Lambda Chi followed them in second and Tau Delta Sigma in third. BEFORE and NOW
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seniorfnanceandriskmanagementmajor Edgardo Llosa with his father and brother at Oyster Bake of 2022. | Photo courtesy of Edgardo Llosa.
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NOW ‘Diez y Seis’ Celebration, 1975 to ‘Dia de los Muertos, 2021 St. Mary’s University used to have a ‘Diez y Seis’ celebration, which was to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16. In 1975, the National Chicano Health Organization (NCHO) and the Student Senate of St. Mary’s organized the celebration. It kicked of with a Spanish folk mass at 11:30 a.m., and afer the mass, the celebration took place in Pecan Grove. Te celebration included music, food and dance. Tamales, punch and beer were free for everyone attending the event and from 8 p.m. to midnight, there was a cofeehouse in the cafeteria. Entertainment included a mariachi group, a soloist who specialized in corridos and elementary students from a local elementary school who performed traditional Mexican dances like the Jarabe Tapatio and La Botella. St. Mary’s University has been celebrating Mexican culture since 1975, from celebrating the ‘Diez y Seis’ to now celebrating ‘El Dia de Los Muertos’. ‘El Dia de Los Muertos’ wasn’t that diferent from the old celebration of Mexican independence. Te wind and jazz ensembles performed Mexican music and tacos were free for everybody who attended the event. Also, the famous dish of ‘El Dia de Los Muertos’, pan de muerto was also served to all attendees. St. Mary’s has always valued the Mexican culture and its Mexican population.
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Photo courtesy of the Rattler Archives. Music peformance taking place in the celebration of ‘Dia de los Muertos’, 2021. |
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“My father graduated from St. Mary’s University in 1986 and came to the 2022 Oyster Bake. He was shocked [at] how big of an event the Oyster Bake is now and how many people had attended. He told me that when he was a college student, Oyster Bake was more like a tailgate and mostly college students attended. Even though my father didn’t live on campus he always came because too many activities took place, and he didn’t want to miss out. For me, it is exciting to hear my father’s stories about how events used to be and compare them [to] how it is now. Everything has changed.”
“As an international student at St. Mary’s you hear a lot about Oyster Bake and how amazing and exciting it can be. In my opin ion, the rumors of the carnival were true and it did not disappoint. I had a lot of fun.”
“I, in general, did like Oyster Bake. It was really nice that they had a lot of diferent food options and concerts. Also, it is a great way to raise money for students and also gives a chance to student organizations to raise money.”
Girls playing Ring a Duck to win a prize Trey Gonzalez performing at Oyster Bake
Isabella Castro, sophomore business management major Photos by Adrianna Mirabal Eliane Castorena, senior international and global studies major
Saray Ambriz, sophomore business management major
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“As [this was] my frst Oyster Bake, I was able to experience the fun everyone talked about. Tere were so many exciting things to see at Oyster Bake. Te food, the carni val rides, the concerts, the alumni [and] the organizations.”
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RATTLERS CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF THE BAKE
Among the students Eliane Castorena, a senior international global studies major expressed, “I, in general, did like Oyster Bake. It was really nice that they had a lot of diferent food options and concerts. Also, it is a great way to raise money for students and also gives a chance to student organizations to raise money for their own philanthropies and organizations.” Castorena also added, “there could’ve been more variety in music genres for the concerts, but it is great that Oyster Bake gives a platform to a lot of local artists!”Inasimilar manner, Saray Ambriz, a sophomore business management major added, “As [this was] my frst Oyster Bake, I was able to experience the fun everyone talked about. Tere were so many exciting things to see at Oyster Bake. Te food, the carnival rides, the concerts, the alumni [and] the organizations that ran the booths worked so hard.” Ambriz also said, “My student experience was being behind the scenes as Oyster Bake was built from the ground up, and seeing the St. Mary’s community come together to ofer the city of San Antonio an exciting experience during the two days.”
As the pandemic has begun to settle down, St. Mary’s University has opened its doors to the public once again with the highly awaited return of Fiesta Oyster Bake. As the saying goes “the heartbeat of festa beats again for the 106th time.” Oyster Bake ofers everything you can imagine, from 100,000 oysters to more than 35 performing bands. Te festival has multiple food options, such as the staple chicken on a stick or the yummy tacos. With vendors of all types, the carnival also has multiple fun rides and games for both children and adults to enjoy and play. Multiple students around campus expressed their happiness and excitement when they heard that Oyster Bake was taking place on campus once again.
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Another student, Isabella Castro, a sophomore business management major explained, “As an in ternational student at St. Mary’s you hear a lot about Oyster Bake and how amazing and exciting it can be. In my opinion, the rumors of the carnival were true and it did not disappoint. I had a lot of fun and it was very interesting to see how the San Antonio community came together to experience this amazing festival. I would love to do it again and continue such a nice tradition within my university.”
Oyster Bake is one of the most well-known events in San Antonio. Not only do the students and staf await with excitement for the carnival, but a very big part of the community does as well. Tousands of individuals come in and out of those St. Mary’s gates, with the expectation of having an amazing time, eating foods of all types, hearing quality bands play, going on all of the fun rides and playing the many games that the bake has to ofer. Te event is very big, and successful, as it brings the community together, giving a sense of happiness and culture to those who attend. One of the major goals of Oyster Bake is to collect funds for the university to reinvest in its facilities, staf and their beloved students. Many are already expressing how they can’t wait until next April for the 2023 Fiesta Oyster Bake.
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6. Jan. 20, 2021 – At the end of Trump’s term, he created 1.2 million jobs in manufacturing and construction.
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1. Jan. 21, 2017 - The day after the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, the largest single-day protest in U.S. history was held. The Women’s March was held worldwide with three to fve million people in attendance, the march on Washington D.C. drew a crowd of over 470,000 people, it being named the Women’s March on Washington. The march was held to raise awareness about comments from Trump that were seen as misogynistic.
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2. June 20, 2018 - The Trump administration placed a “zero tolerance” policy on legal immigration. Under this policy, all migrants, whether seeking asylum or not, at any other place except an ofcial port of entry to the United States were detained and criminally prosecuted. In that process around 3,900 children were separated from their parents.
3. Feb. 15, 2019 - Trump makes the border wall along the Mexican border a national emergency in order to tap into the national emergency fund to build the border wall.
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4. Dec. 18, 2019 and Jan. 13, 2021 - Donald Trump makes history by becoming the frst U.S. President to be impeached twice. The frst time he was impeached was under the articles I: Abuse of Power and II: Obstruction of Congress, and the second time was for I: Incitement of Insurrection. Both times, the measures were stopped in the Senate.
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5. Jan. 6, 2021 - In a speech, Trump makes a call for action, “We fght like hell. And if you don’t fght like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore,” prompting his followers to storm the Capitol where a deadly insurrection took place. Seven people were killed and 150 others were injured. Months later, at least 800 insurrectionists have been arrested and charged with crimes.
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1. Jan. 20, 2021 - Kamala Devi Harris, a Black and Asian woman, makes history by being sworn into the Ofce of the Vice President of the United States, serving alongside the 46th U.S. President, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.
3. March 11, 2021 - President Biden signs a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Included were stimulus checks for qualifying Americans up to $1,400, vaccine distribution funds, an extra $300 for those Americans who claim weekly unemployment checks and expanding the child tax credit.
4. May 1, 2021 - Hundreds of United States citizens were left behind in Afghanistan along with more than 62,000 of our Afghan allies, forcing NATO allies to abandon their allies and citizens as well. Biden deployed 7,000 service members and left them in the hands of the Taliban and Haqqani network at the Kabul airport which led to the deaths of 13 Americans in a suicide attack. After everything, Biden still claimed it was an “extraordinary success.”
2. Jan. 20, 2021 - With direction from President Biden, the Department of Education extends the pause on federal student loans until Sept. 30, 2021.
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5. June 17, 2021 - President Biden signs into law that June 17 will be recognized as a national holiday named Juneteenth to honor the end of slavery in the United States.
6. March 31, 2022 - President Biden marks International Transgender Visibility Day by hosting a transgender speaker at the White House, Amy Schneider, a Jeopardy contest winner, along with several pieces of legislation in favor of transgender and nonbinary rights. This included reinforcing federal protections for transgender children, allowing citizens trying to obtain a U.S. passport to mark “X” instead of male or fe male, implementing enhanced screening technology at airports to reduce the number of alarms triggered by transgender and nonbinary bodies and so much more.
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Fashion has evolved over the years into many trends infuenced by pop culture, music and current events. Here is a breakdown of fashion trends and eras from the years 2012-2022.
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The year 2015 started to bring more of a neutral color palette for men’s fashion. Current events such as the FCC’s net neutrality order and the release of Taylor Swift’s album “1989” took the world by storm. Adidas’ Superstar shoes made a huge statement paired with raw hemmed jeans and lace-up tops. Other sensible outft choices included off-the-shoulder tops and button-down skirts. Accessories included stacked rings, fuzzy keychains and sunglasses.
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The year 2012 had many current events such as “the end of the world” according to the Mayan calendar and a surge of hot music releases. Popular fashion trends included zebra print, bright neon colors and wide sneakers. Other patterns included chevron and zebra print. Snapbacks and feathered hair extensions were also trends in 2012 among well-known celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Ke$ha. YEAR OF #SWAG #YOLO
The year 2013 brought a lot of inspiration from rap music, the infamous line from Drake’s song “The Motto,” “you only live once,” or as many people remember #YOLO and Wiz Khalifa reintroduced converse, cargo shorts and double socks. Tribal patterns, studded belts and colorful denim were attractive trends, along with Kool-aid dyed hair tips. Stripes and colorful denim were also celebrated among all genders.
2014 brought large inspiration from the notable website tumblr.com. There was a surge of indie/rock music from leading artists such as the Arctic Monkeys and The 1975. Jean overall shorts came back into style, typically being worn with a striped shirt underneath. Dr. Martens were a crowd-pleasing shoe many wore, and American Apparel tennis skirts paired with alien t-shirts made waves.
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2016 brought a lot of commotion with more than just the presidential election. Makeup and internet challenges made headway. Many students wore lightly ripped jeans and crop tops, sometimes paired with knee-high boots. “My favorite fashion trend from the 2010s would probably have to be crop tops. They have helped me love my body over the years,” says Dani Iniguez-Jaco, freshman criminal justice major. Many jammed to the Chainsmoker’s “Roses” wearing messy buns and tattoo chokers.
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The year 2022 is almost halfway over, and through most of the last decade, there have been many changes and fashion returns. Y2K has been one of the most notable fashion decades to make a return. Another widely known trend that has come to light during the pandemic has been thrifting. “...I have always really enjoyed thrifting since grade school … it [wasn’t] until I got to college, I became... a reseller. [You] never know what you are going to get until you get that one shirt or one sweater that gets you hooked,” says Andrew Tague, a junior fnance and risk management major. Although 2022 isn’t over, there’s still time to revive trends and even start new ones.
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The year 2019 highlighted the fashionable puka shell necklace paired with a hydro flask. The photo app VSCO grew an audience, thus creating the beach aesthetic. Scrunchies became very fashionable again and Birkenstocks became an essential element. Many VSCO fans invested in Fjällräven Kanken backpacks and would rock colorful Vans sneakers. Many students would wear a university sweatshirt paired with some light wash jean shorts. Save the turtles!
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Many turned to TikTok during the lockdown for fashion inspiration and began reinventing themselves and their wardrobes too. Te pandemic gave many people the courage to dress how they wanted to rather than conform to societal fashion standards. Notable trends included the return of animal print, leopard being a big one, oversized band tees such as Sublime and Te Rolling Stones and distressed denim. Of course, many who began working remotely wore athleisure. Not to mention face masks! 2021 continued the athleisure legacy as many college students returned to campus. “… I’ve noticed bucket hats were clearly back in style, along with the color purple and pastels,” Daija Vanegas, junior music education major commented. One of the most iconic matching ensembles, Juicy Couture made a comeback with their velour tracksuits. Other notable accessories included cow print and statement earrings. “As the type of stuff I wear changes I don’t really like to get out with the old, I like to attempt to reincorporate it with my new wardrobe ideas,”commented de la Houssaye. 2018 brought a large spark in the internet culture and media consumption. Popular apps like TikTok began the “e-girl” fashion trend. This consisted of large band tees with a striped shirt underneath. Aside from the e-girl phenomenon, small tops and large pants were on-trend. “…it’s silly but I’m also very inspired by clowns! Before the pandemic I’d wear fun clowny makeup with my clothes often…” says Allison de la Houssaye, junior environmental science major.
The year 2017 was a great opportunity for fall fashion to thrive. The infnity scarf was left behind for the ankle bootie. Other fall essentials included bomber jackets and ball caps. Another 90s inspired piece was the belt bag better known as the fanny pack. Tracksuits made a comeback. Ruffed sleeves and paper bag waist shorts were also worn during the summer.
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Going to the movies is still a popular fad, and there are three core elements that continue to make this experience entertaining. Te frst is the value of a feature flm experience. Film production costs are usually higher, and the movies are released through a theatrical experience for an allotted window of time, creating an incentive power to attract audiences to the theater. Te second element is the social dimension, in which patrons fnd signifcance in the value of a large audience to thrill, laugh, scream and cry with, perfect for the company of children, a date, partner or friends. Te third element is for the value of theater conditions that cannot be replicated at home — including the location, décor, audio, screen size, seating, concession stands and air conditioning to name a few. Since the inception of the movie theater and flm distributor industry, dating back early as 1908, the flm industry has fallen due to the recent and lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, there may still be a glimmer of hope from those flm projector light rays overhead. Around 2018, North America was at an all-time high of $12 billion annual box ofce earnings, as seen in Graph 1. Ten, the creative industry took a hard hit. In 2020, North America had the worst year in more than three decades with only $2.1 billion in box ofce earnings. Teater sales have not quite been the same as before the pandemic, especially now that many movies are being released on streaming platforms.
“We know new content is the lifeblood of theatrical exhibition, but we have to balance this with the reality that most theaters in the U.S. will likely operate at reduced capacity...” Even in 2022, it appears that operations are still reduced, but slowly picking up as the months progress, especially with more movies to come like “Salem’s Lot,” “Don’t Worry Darling,” and “Black Adam.” At large, the pandemic impacted all areas of the U.S. creative industries, including music, flm, design, advertising, art, fashion and more. In data research from Emsi, an international labor market economic data company, authors Richard Florida and Michael Seman found that the crisis resulted in an estimated loss of more than 2.7 million U.S. jobs in creative industries from April to July 2020. Moreover, their academic study, “Measuring COVID-19’s devastating impact on America’s creative economy” found that the motion picture, television and radio divisions represent 7% of all jobs that were lost in the creative industries. In the top three states’ totals California had the highest number of jobs lost at over 453,000, New York at over 279,000 jobs and Texas, third, with an estimated job loss of over 190,000.
Warner Bros. Picture Group for example released their 2021 flm slate both theatrically and exclusively one month with access on HBO Max’s streaming platform in the U.S. Films like “Dune,” “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Te Conjuring: Te Devil Made Me Do It” had fnancial success, while other movies like “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Te Suicide Squad,” and “In Te Heights” among others would have made more money had they solely been shown in theaters. “Te Matrix Resurrections” was the last flm part of the hybrid distribution model on HBO Max, whereas movies like “Te Batman,” “Fantastic Beasts: Te Secrets of Dumbledore” and “Elvis” just to name a few, are roughly estimated to stream on HBO Max 46 days afer their theatrical release. In a December 2020 Press Release from Warner Bros. Picture Group, Ann Sarnof, Chair and CEO of Warner Media Studios and Networks Group commented on the pandemic’s efects. “No one wants flms back on the big screen more than we do,” Sarnof said.
As for metropolitan areas where creative industries are highly gathered, here are seven cities that sequentially sufered from job losses out of the 53 major creative industry metropolitans recorded. One, New York City at 283,857; two, Los Angeles at 225,986; three, Chicago at 86,825; seven, Dallas-Ft. Worth at 62,485; 13, Houston at 42,587; 21, Austin at 28,852; and 37, San Antonio at 15,639. New York City and Los Angeles sufered the greatest number of estimated creative industry job losses, with over 500,000 lost jobs and 18% of all lost jobs across the country. Yet, think back to the 1950s when the popularization of TV made headway, or when movies were brought home with the invention of the VHS and even now with streaming platforms that allow access to new movies right from home. Te point of it all is that the flm industry has adapted since the 50s and continues to fnd ways to economically stay afoat, like with the Warner Bros. Picture Group and HBO Max fusion. As for the global movie theater and flm distributor industry, their future remains uncertain for the time being. Graph 2 shows that the future trend could result in fewer theater locations. However, so long as cinema-going continues to be a socially popular outing, so too will the success of movie theaters.
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No one wants flms back on the big screen more than we do. We know new content is the lifeblood of theatrical exhibition, but we have to balance this with the reality that most theaters in the U.S. will likely operate at reduced capacity...” Ann Sarnoff Warner Bros. Picture Group “
Graph 1. Annual box ofce earnings in North Box offce earnings came to an abrupt crash after 30 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Compiled by Box Offce Mojo, Statista 2022 JacobAHenson
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Note that in 2010 there were 5,773 cinemas, roughly the same amount 10 years later at 5,798 in 2020. However, the biggest drop in the mid to late 1990s shows a signifcant decrease in the number of cinema U.S., dropping from 7,744 in 1995 to just over 6,100 in 2005 with the rise of DVD sales, ticket prices, streaming platforms and illegal pirating.
Graph 2. Number of cinema sites in the United States from 1995 to 2020
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Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), the program will remain afer the pandemic. All St. Mary’s law faculty received an online teaching certifcate to ensure the online education provided will be held to the same quality standard as in-person education. Students will now have the opportunity to receive a quality law education from the comfort of their homes all over the world. St. Mary’s University School of Law has been ahead of the game since 1927 when it became the only law school in San Antonio and South Texas and is now the frst in the nation to adapt incredibly to the current times.
Students had the opportunity to step up and showcase their Rattler pride, the beautiful St. Mary’s campus and amazing opportunities to prospective students all over the world. Freshman biology and math double major, Francisco Garcia started weekly rosary prayer sessions amidst world confict. Every Friday at 3:30 p.m., students have been able to gather at Assumption Chapel to pray for the ongoing confict between Ukraine and Russia. Tis has allowed students to share their worries together in a safe space and pray for a better tomorrow.
Afer providing a quality online education during the pandemic, St. Mary’s University School of Law announced the very frst fully online, four-year J.D. program in the nation.
St. Mary’s University was featured on the Amazon TV series, “ Te College Tour.”
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Te frst-ever mariachi group at St. Mary’s was formed with the help of spirited students. Known as Mariachi Cascabel de St. Mary’s, students Sophia Muñoz and Matthew Tobar organized the band to help celebrate the rich Mexican culture found in San Antonio. Now, the group has performed at events across campus and has become well-recognized across the community.
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St. Mary’s University School of Law Advocacy Programs were ofcially ranked as one of the top programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, St. Mary’s School of Law was also ranked a top-four program by the American Bar Association. “We are grateful to our extraordinary professors and the tireless eforts of our students,” School of Law Dean Patricia E. Roberts, J.D., said.
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St. Mary’s University celebrated the founder of the Society of Mary, Father William Joseph Chaminade’s birthday as well as Marianist brothers and priests who have reached milestones in their Marianist lives. Tose who celebrated 60 years of professed religious life were Te Rev. Gerald Chinchar, S.M.; Brother James Maus, S.M.; and Brother David Quigley, S.M. Tose celebrated for 70 years of professed religious life were Brother Jerome Bommer, S.M. and Te Rev. Franz Schorp, S.M. One who celebrated 75 years of professed religious life was Te Rev. George Montague, S.M. Te St. Mary’s community congratulates them on their Marianist journeys and wishes them many more blessed years.
St. Mary’s University raised $165 million through Te Defning Moment Comprehensive Campaign, ofcially exceeding its goal of $130 million. St. Mary’s and its donors celebrated at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. A total of about 11,500 alumni and supporters of the university contributed to the campaign. Te success of the campaign led to a 41% increase in new endowed academic positions, 43% increase in new endowed scholarships and a 90% increase in new scholarship funding. “ Te future for the students at St. Mary’s is really bright,” Tomas M. Mengler, J.D. said.
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Tis spring semester has been a fresh reminder of what campus life used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic and that includes students coming back to campus in person again. And with students back on campus, the parking lots have been flled with some eye-catching vehicles that students have worked hard to attain and maintain. With so many awesome vehicles on campus, what does that entail for the beautiful St. Mary’s? It means there is a brand-new community of students on campus known as “car people” who work on their cars themselves and work hard to customize them as well. Te efects of a small community may not seem like a big deal, but that’s not true because having a community like this means more opportunities not only on campus but of campus as well. For example, a class could be added called “Basics of Vehicles” for students that are pursuing an engineering or mechanical degree which teaches not only basic maintenance of a vehicle and engines but skills like welding, drilling and metalwork. A few car enthusiasts have noticed a change in the campus dynamic as a result of their vehicles. “I grew up with cars, and when I was younger I didn’t know what anything was and now that I’m older I have an appreciation for them at a higher level,” says Kanum Parker, a freshman criminal justice major. Parker owns a 2022 Chevy Corvette Stingray with red Forgiato wheels.“I also feel like it’s not just the community on campus, but since our school is on the Westside it’s also heavily afected us because of our surroundings,” Parker comments. Te culture in the city and the university is constantly evolving and a big part of that culture is vehicles. Students expressing their love for vehicles on campus is beautiful to see and as new students continue to come in, the community has continued to grow. “Being the owner of a car that not only is nice, but something I worked hard to attain and constantly work on… myself really changes not only my campus life but the whole school itself.” says Andre Chtata, a freshman biology major with a blue BMW 430I.“I get a lot of comments from other car people on campus and it’s cool to see other people that enjoy cars as much as I do.” Now that the community has grown a bit, next fall would be a great time to get an advisor and start an StMU car enthusiast group, slowly growing and representing St. Mary’s in the community.
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“I think that our campus has a chance to become very unique if we do something as a community with our vehicles and make a huge impact on the city.”
“I feel that having a car community here on campus would bring a group of people that have a huge passion for cars together.”
“I know that if we came together as a community on campus we could start a car club or we could even host events involving the cars at our “Carsschool.”asawhole always bring people becausetogetheritssuch a unique hobby to have, and i think we could start a club that involves all of us.”
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Eduardo Saucedo freshman criminal justice major Kanum Parker freshman criminal justice major
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Juan Jose Gutierrez Rodriguez John August Hannan Haley Brooke Hemenway Marian Helena Fernandez Fernando Jaime Sepulveda Ty Anthony Jungman Pragyan K C Niklas Sebastian Knoerr Michael Francis Leary Analisa M. Lott Luke David Lussier Darrell Cody Macy Alexander Manibusan Linda Marvis Masabo Ethan McDonald Dillon Tomas McKee Kenya V. Medina Emily Elizabeth Medlin Albert Mendez Eliza Lynn Merrion Emma Claire Milam Nya Senea Millender Daniela Montes De Oca Laura Elizabeth Moralez Gina Sophia Noriega Amanda Villarreal HannahMarieDeuchlerVoirin Vivian Tai Vu Jack Elias Ojile Eliana Blaise Olivas Benjamin Wesley Openshaw
Alejandro Enrique Medina Abigail Ruby Medlin Kristen Lanshan Mendoza Joseph M. Napier Alfonso Hynes Ornelas Justin Ortega Sofa MariaVivianAmandaMichaelSebastianCarlosAlbertoYuJonathanLeahLilianaJohnTaylorIsabellaLauraBelkisEmmettParadaA.PenaCarolinaPerrusquiaAnnettePooleRamirezElizabethRechDavidRegaladoPaulineRojasSashiSanchezEdwardSeabrookSendaDavidStadthagenAndresTamiTannumDonaldsonAndrewThompsonN.UribeFernandaUrrutiaJoseJ.Valiente
Sanaa Abid Jadyn Renee Abrego Gabriela Marie Benavides Vilma Sofa Caballero Patrick Antonio Canez Ana Elise Dornbusch Rita Edgard Estephan Clarissa Isabelle Flores Cole Weston Frazier Trent Todd Gutierrez Bryanna Noelle Herrera Karalissa Rose Hranitzky Zachary Austin Kobs Sofia Cristina Lopez Suzanna Louise Marbach Sonora Dawn Mata Nicole Mary Matthews
Hoang Hai Dinh Sabrina F. Doyon D’Hannah Lucille Duran Juni Ejere Paul P. Elbayeh
Cassandra
Winston HIGHEST HONORS
Sybonae Araceli Acosta Castillo Ana Gabriela Acosta Vargas Sebastian Aguilar Bianca Anchondo Ariette Sofa Aragon Alvaro Jose Arcia Megan E. Beach Martin D. Beirne Steven R. Blancas Bailey Victoria Cabrera Catherine M. Cano Arturo Daniel Cantu Daniela Cardona Marco Casanova Matias Martin Castro Delfno Isaiah Dominic Chavez Matthew Alexander Colvin Gabriel Crespo Diana De Leon Charli Diane Delmonico Josie Anna Elizabeth Disponette Emily Mary Do David K. Doan Eric R. DanielaDreesMaria Duran Mikayla Aiya Annelle Durham Jakob Emmanuel Espinoza Karla Maria Fabian Jose Rodrigo Fernandez Veronica V. Garcia Alexia Garcia-Aspe Emmi Julia Gaytan Daniel Christopher Gill Daniel AijalynGimenaArianna Gonzales Johaira RylieOskarYaAveryMarounGonzalezJ.HarbFaithHeimerPeyHewIrdojaJeanKieny
Andrew
Joel A. KalistaChristianShaliniPrimitivoDanielMagdalenaLindseyIsabellaLove’JosedanielReynaldoLiliaMadisonKeldynCeciliaBrandonElizabethCassandraEmmanuelLaurynGiannaJacobSierraAlonsoAnaiAmelieAdelaidoReynaC.ReynaJackelineRivas-BerlangaAidaRiveraJ.RodriguezR.SalasRyanSalinasDaniellaSalinasElizabethSamudioSanchezSanchezMarieSaxonLeeSchmidtlingMarieSchneiderReceSchubertRozelleSchultzP.SeijasEmilianoSernaSerranoFaithTinajeroTovarAdoniaTorresElidaTovarTrujilloJonathanValdezVasquezVenkatTylerVu-GomezYbarra
Stephanie G. Ward, Ph.D., Interim Dean HIGHEST HONORS
Luis Gregorio Magana Raylee Magee Patrice Maguire Miranda Manitza Melyna
Greehey School of Business
Nadia Anissa Abdulbaki Diego Livan Alvarado Maggie KatherineAnaFaithAileenDimitriosSavannahChloeAdrianSamanthaAmadorTeresaAragonRichardBallesterosR.BarickmanElaineBergerPaulBourmasCarreraElizabethChapmanChristinaDiazB.Dinh
HIGH HONORS
HIGH HONORS
Rachel Isabela Miranda Nadia Simone Jean Morrow Brayan A. Olmos Ana Isabelle Ordonez Mariano Andrea-SoleilPardoNorton
Michele Marie Oyarzabal Nixon Rodrigo Pastor Guzman Riya Ajay Patel Juan Luis Pinedo Callah Preti Joshua Paul Pridemore Andrea Isabel Quijano Kraljevic Ratna Hamsini Ramaraju Kimberly Rae Ramirez Bianca Margarita Ramos Alicia MackenzieReyesRion Ritch Sebastian R. Rodriguez Olivia CherubinaRojasSibyl Rubannelsonkumar
Erevelles, Ph.D., Dean
CeciliaAaronJordynVictorSageKimberlyTimothySheaStefanClaraKyleePaulAbigailScottMohammedGabrielaSherinRubannelsonkumarHaniShaikWayneSilerMarieSlaughterCharlesSmithL.SmithLynnSoberySolowiowSpellmanM.TranH.TseArianaVantineElijahVelazquezAnneWrayS.YamaziZurchin
F ive years ago, we announced The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign with a goal of $130 million — a fundraising campaign 10 times greater than any prior St. Mary’s campaign and larger than all the previous campaigns combined.
Some said this was an impossible goal. But we believed. Now, The Defining Moment Campaign has concluded, reaching an astounding $165 million — gifts that will fund transformational scholarships, endowed professors and chairs, innovative academic programs and critical research. Gifts that have established the state’s first Center for Catholic Studies and advance our Catholic mission. Gifts that have built world-class facilities and cutting-edge labs. These gifts have made it possible to achieve our vision of becoming among the finest Catholic universities in Texas and the southwest.
AT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
WHAT IS POSSIBLE WE
The Catholic and Marianist University www.stmarytx.edu/definingmoment
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