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University president explains reasons behind a pub on campus THOMAS M. MENGLER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

On Thursday evening, St. Mary’s University dedicated and opened the Contreras Family Terrace, which includes a pub, one of four gathering spaces St. Mary’s has developed through the generous donation of graduates Tom and Leti Contreras.

The three others are a beautiful patio, an outdoor stage for concerts and other

Student workstudy employees encounter conflicting payment dates

performances and a spacious student lounge with televisions and comfortable seating. The Pub, which also has televisions and a small stage for karaoke and other entertainment, will serve members of the St. Mary’s community food and refreshments, including beer and wine to adults 21 and older.

With great excitement, the St. Mary’s community has looked forward to the opening of the Pub and the other social spaces. But a few have questioned, “Why has

a Catholic university established a gathering space that serves alcohol?”

One important answer is that the Contreras Family Terrace, including the Pub, will promote a core Catholic and Marianist belief: that we are relational beings. We follow God’s special calling to each of us and become more fully human, not in isolation, but through our interactions with others, by extending ourselves to our neighbors.

Much of our students’ development into mature adulthood — perhaps most of it —

occurs outside a four-cornered classroom.

Through service to others, collaborative work and countless conversations, St. Mary’s students advance along their lifelong journeys surrounded by the befriending embraces of their fellow students, our Marianist brothers and lay faculty and staff.

On this point, there’s history here. The dedication of the Pub this past Thursday CONTINUED ON PG. 2

Alumni gather for pub grand opening

Changes in payment plans force students to adjust and prepare financially. Reasons for better preperation are due to the new automated student balances on Gateway.

SARA E. FLORES LAYOUT AND DESIGN

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(Left to Right) SGA President Luis Zaragoza, Student BAR Association President Rebecca Fischer, donors Tom and Leticia Contreras, children of donors Kelly and Chris Contreras, President Thomas Mengler and Rev. Tim Eden after cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of the Pub. | Mat Martinez

MANUELA GONZALEZ ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The St. Mary’s University community welcomed a new lounging area into campus life; the long awaited return of the St. Mary’s Pub. After rigorous planning and development, the ribbon cutting finally occurred Sept. 10 in the Pecan Grove area.

Even though strong rains and inclement weather threatened to ruin the ambiance,

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attendees managed to make the most out of it, some packing themselves into the pub and enjoying good company, while others braved it all and ran out for the food in the tents outside. Overall, the event was more memorable than expected, and any setbacks were long forgotten by the time President Mengler went up to begin the ceremony.

Currently, the pub is functioning with a beautiful space lined with visual art that really adds a personal touch to the setting.

PAPER TIGER MUSIC VENUE Old venue reopens with indie and rock band focus with affordable ticket prices. PG. 13

The walls are made of brick, there is plenty of window space facing Pecan Grove, automatic blinds just in case the sun comes in too strong, a non-cluttered kitchen area, suitable seating space and four CONTINUED ON PG. 13 FIND MORE PICTURES ONLINE AT

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ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE COURSE Professor teaches sociology course using zombie myths as comparison. PG. 10

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About a quarter of work-study students on campus are adjusting to changes that have reduced payment errors, but which may require them to check in with the Business Office to make arrangements to avoid late charges on their tuition payments.

The changes affect roughly 100 of about 400 work-study students who apply their work-study checks in their entirety to pay their university bills, according to Business Office Director Dora Ybarra.

The changes began last spring when the office took over filling out financial planning forms for students Ybarra said.

Previously work-studies had to fill out and submit the forms to the office themselves.

The Business Office is now generating work-study payments and posting them directly to students’ accounts, saving time and error when students had trouble filling out the forms.

Rather than continue using a flawed system, “We automated it now versus the students having to do manual submissions because it was causing so many delays,” Ybarra explained. “Calculations were not always correct, so we had to reject them [financial planning forms].”

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The St. Mary’s University community broke the record for blood donations Monday, Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15.

To assist patients of the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, St. Mary’s students, faculty and staff donated a record setting 147 units of blood, shattering the previous record of 141 units in 2011. St. Mary’s once again assisted its community by providing transfusion blood for patients.

“I’m beyond excited with the results of the blood drive,” Branndon Frail, donor recruitment consultant, said. “St. Mary’s University exemplified the unity and selflessness any community would be proud of.”

The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center visits St. Mary’s four times throughout the academic school year.

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The safety of our donors is tantamount to our mission.”

Branndon Frail Donor Recruitment Consultant

Some qualifications to donate blood include avoiding alcohol the day before donating, eating a well-balanced meal four hours before donating and staying FROM “BUSINESS OFFICE”

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Around the same time, the Business Office switched payment due dates from the 15th of every month to the 1st of every month. Whether parents or students, most people get paid at the end of the month, and it appeared to be a more convenient time for a payment deadline, Ybarra said.

The new payment plan was announced April 15 during registration on the announcement section of Gateway.

Students received a revision of the notification Aug. 24, again on Gateway’s announcement section.

However, a problem developed because work-study students are paid the 7th and 22nd of every month.

Since the first payment date under the new schedule was Sept. 1, work-study students would not receive pay in August to cover the first balance. Moreover, student accounts must be paid off by Dec. 1, though work-studies receive their last paycheck on Dec. 22.

Some students seem not to have FROM “PRESIDENT”

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A pub existed on the St. Mary’s campus from the 1970s until the early ’90s. St. Mary’s graduates from this era fondly recall regular get-togethers of students, Marianist priests and brothers, and lay faculty and staff for the occasional cheap beer and free conversation.

Tom and Leti Contreras themselves met there as classmates and have two children who attended St. Mary’s.

But what does fun in the Pub have to do with following God’s call? Here I enlist Pope Francis for his wise counsel.

In his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium” (or “Joy of the Gospel”), Francis chides those “Christians whose lives seem

Student donates blood for pateints of South Texas Blood and Tissue Center. | Rosa Jiheun Han

hydrated. Following these procedures helps minimize reactions such as dizziness, fainting and vomiting.

“Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate,” Frail said.

“Avoid caffeine and eat a good meal. Plan to have a less strenuous day after donation.

Physical excursion is not recommended on the day of donation.”

All of the South Texas Blood collection instruments are sealed and disposed of after immediate use. This ensures cleanliness and protects both donators and those on the receiving end.

“We pride ourselves on the safety measures we adhere from the Food and Drug Administration,” Frail said. “The safety of our donors is tantamount to our mission.”

The original goal of the blood drive was 92 units, but was significantly beat thanks to all the donors of St. Mary’s. South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will return to St. Mary’s in February.

“I look forward to our February blood drive knowing that the hearts of St. Mary’s are pumping hope into the lives of our neighbors,” Frail said.

gotten the word about the changes, including Orlando Garcia, senior computer science major.

“It would’ve been nice to know about the change and installment plan prior to the semester starting so we could be more financially prepared for future payments,” Garcia said.

To solve the immediate problem, Ybarra reiterated, all students were notified in the announcement section of gateway rather than direct email. In addition, the Business Office is monitoring work-study students’ earnings so the conflicting payment dates do not become an issue. These specific students will not be penalized with late payment fees.

Even as work-studies are being given options to take care of the first monthly payments, applying September earnings to the September payment may end up setting them behind in future payments. Students must pay off their balances by Dec. 1, but the last checks are not issued till Dec. 22, so final payments are due before the final checks are issued. Ybarra said the office has a plan.

“By the first pay period, and posting

their checks if they [students] are on Direct Authorization we can see that earnings are coming in and then when we evaluate for assessing late payment fees, we will have their first paychecks as an indicator that they are on CWS [work-study] and on DD [direct deposit to student accounts], and will then determine if their entire balance is based on CWS and will not assess a late payment fee,” Ybarra said.

Ybarra said any students with concerns about their accounts should come to the Business Office from 8 a.m.‒5 p.m. weekdays on the basement level of St. Louis Hall.

like Lent without Easter.” And, the Pope reminds us, “an evangelizer must never look like someone who has just come back

We also understand that heavy drinking among young adults is serious and epidemic.

A 2013 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism study indicated that almost 40 percent of college students ages 18 to 22 had engaged in “binge drinking” — five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion — within the previous month.

So what’s the teachable moment at the Pub at St. Mary’s? I think it’s this: that young adults, over a beer or two, can have fun by spending a few hours with one another, their professors, our Marianist brothers and maybe even their president.

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St. Mary’s views every encounter as a teachable moment.”

Thomas Mengler St. Mary’s University President

from a funeral.”

But why serve alcohol at the Pub? The short answer is that at St. Mary’s University, we view every encounter as a teachable moment. We recognize and accept that young adults in the 21st century drink (just as young adults did in every other century).

BUSINESS OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION Located in the basement of St. Louis Hall room 024 phone: 210-436-3731 fax: 210-431-6749 email: businessoffice@stmarytx.edu

This article was originally published in the SA Express News on Sept. 12, 2015.

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Many students attended the part-time job fair on Sept. 2 in hopes of meeting new employers and finding a future job.

The Civic Engagement and Career Development Center hosted the job fair.

Rebecca Rutledge and Lauren Sandoval were two university employees that helped organize the event. The event took place for about three hours. There were a total of 43 employers, many of them looked eager to recruit new employees and fill open positions. The employers were diverse and ranged from banks, retail stores, health centers, marketing companies and restaurants.

There were about six restaurants and food services companies. Many of the employers said they were purposely targeting college students because of

their personalities and flexible schedules.

“We want our workers to be optimistic and ready to work,” Trevor Lawton, La Fonda restaurant general manager, said. “The restaurant business thrives on customer service. It is our number one priority.

College students are perfect for it and it is a great way for them to interact with the San Antonio community.”

Sears and Agaci were two retail stores that attended the event. They were looking for students to fill seasonal positions. “I want to hire college students because I know they could use the extra money, especially around the holiday season and right now is the time to begin the hiring process,” Melissa Sanchez, Sears employers, said. “I am looking for students who are organized with friendly personalities.”

Even though the employers were excited to meet new faces, not every student was happy with the fair’s outcome. Robert

Barcenas, senior accounting and philosophy major, said he was disappointed with the job fair.

“The job fair wasn’t that great because it focused more on jobs than it did on careers or internships,” Barcenas said. “The employers didn’t relate to people’s majors, it was just a meeting to get a job, not to help you in the future.”

This particular student was looking for an employer that had positions for a future job. He wanted to work for a company with potential promotions and room to grow. “It was beneficial for those looking for just a job,” Barcenas said.

Even though Robert Barcenas did not get exactly what he wanted, he met with Wing Stop, and he was later offered a position with their marketing team.

Overall the job fair was a success for the employers who wanted to find students to contact for their empty positions.

Student cliques create separation on campus DANIELA GARCIA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Student groups on campus in the cafeteria and library discourages community.

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Though it is not yet midterm, some St. Mary’s University students say they are lonely and separated from others around campus.

“Since I got here, no one has ever come up to me to introduce him or herself,” Alondra Garza, freshman marketing major, said.

“I feel that if some students did that, it would make my experience as a freshman a lot easier and enjoyable,” Garza said. “I wish that the freshman could interact with the upperclassmen.”

It’s an opinion echoed by Jessica Harbin, St. Mary’s alumna, who received her bachelor’s before earning a master’s degree with a focus on separation between students on campus.

“I transferred to St. Mary’s my sophomore year, so I didn’t know anyone, and there was assigned seating in the

cafeteria,” Harbin said.

Harbin studied the informal separation between students in the cafeteria, which has not changed much since she left campus. There are no seating assignments at the library or cafeteria anymore, but it sometimes seems so, according to Harbin.

According to the casual observer, Harbin claimed there are sections in the cafeteria and the library: an athlete section, a Greek section, an international section and everyone else in between. As a matter of routine, the sections settle at the same table every day of the week leaving others to sit alone.

Some schools support young students having friends similar to them, according to Stanford University researcher Daniel A. McFarland.

It is almost an instinct, which sociologists call “homophyly,” a tendency to resemblance due to common ancestry or bond. Paola Diaz Portela, a sophomore engineering science major, said she found that bond in athletics.

“When I first came to St. Mary’s, I felt extremely lonely and didn’t know anyone,” Portela said. “I began to make friends with

my teammates when I started playing golf.”

Some transfer students say that a clique consists of their teammates.

Coaches communicate with hall directors to have their athletes’ rooms together, which inevitably leads to studying together, eating together and even partying together.

“There are a lot of nice people at St. Mary’s,” Marvin Binney, St. Mary’s alumnus, said. “As soon as I arrived here as a transfer student, I felt welcomed. But I was one of the few basketball players that really interacted with the student body, not only my teammates.” Binney agreed that cliques still exist in school.

From a different perspective, Greek organizations provide opportunities to be involved on campus, to meet new people and make friends, but despite those opportunities, many perceive Greeks as sticking to their own.

“When I was an active member, I did socialize with some of my classmates who were not involved in Greek organizations, but the majority of my sisters definitely stuck to their own sorority group,” Genesis Calderon, senior English and physiology major, said.

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EDITOR: SOFIA ZANETTA/ @RATTLERSOFIA Disclaimer: These letters to the editor were published exactly as recieved except for minor punctuation changes. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the Rattler.

FR. WILLIAM BEHRINGER S.M., CASA MARIA

REV. RICHARD LOEHRLEIN S.M. MARIANIST RESIDENCE

Not so long ago we, as a nation, were horrified as we learned what the Nazi Party did in their concentration camps, and we all rightly condemned those activities.

Today, Planned Parenthood is doing similar things and we excuse, justify and even support that organization.

These recent videos just highlight the evil that is happening. How have we as a nation so totally lost our sense of morality and of the value of a human life?

The actual health services that Planned Parenthood does perform can be done by other agencies and cannot justify our support.

And as to their claims to be helping poor women, they hide the fact that Margaret Sanger was a racist who saw abortion as a way of ridding society of “undesirables” which she considered African Americans to be.

I felt the author of the Rattler article accepted the defense of Planned Parenthood too uncritically and did not reflect strongly enough on the Christian values which are the foundation of St. Mary’s University.

When I saw the title, I was intrigued, but when I read the article, I was disappointed. I expected something more from the students at St. Mary’s — some investigative reporting. And I did expect to see something Christian coming from students of a Catholic University. And I was deeply disappointed Fr. W. Joseph Chaminade, the founder of the Marianists, grew up in the times of the rationalists — the “philosophies” of France in the 18th century.

He was alive when Baruch Spimoza proclaimed that when there is a conflict between reason and faith, then Scripture and faith should be rejected in the favor of “reason.”

Why so? Faith in the word of God is more certain than faith in human reason.

The Decalogue revealed by God to Moses has stood the test of time for more than 3,000 years. The Fifth Commandment, “Thou shall not kill” is just as valid today as when it was proclaimed by God on Sinai.

Since the publication of the article in the Rattler, more revelations are coming out about the activity regarding the Department of Health using human fetal tissue in mice.

It seems our government is creating a demand for late term fetal tissue. The end does not justify the means.

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This article is a Catholic response and rebuttal to the commentary section published in a recent issue of this paper defending Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted babies.

Disputes on abortion have taken on a new controversy in the form of Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted babies’ tissue and organs as brought out in the Center for Medical Progress’s video releases in recent months. These videos have been shocking on a national scale and even Hillary Clinton has called them “disturbing.”

What is so unsettling about the videos is the casual and callous tones used by the top ranks of Planned Parenthood in discussing these sales. Their haggling over prices with the buyers is also alarming and hints at the profit they are trying to attain.

The Center for Medical Progress has come under attack since their video releases, being criticized for aiming to defund Planned Parenthood’s $540 million from taxpayers per year therefore, aiming to undermine women’s health and choice.

But is that really what the abortion giant stands for? Planned Parenthood opposes ultrasounds when used for women to see their growing child but is suddenly in favor of them when used to guide abortionists in extracting intact specimens. They do not prioritize adoption services, prenatal care or information on healthy and supportive alternatives to abortion. It is clear to see that women’s health and best interests are not their first priority.

Moreover, the first video revealed how

Planned Parenthood violates the consent forms they have women sign, which dictate that the procedure will not be altered in order to procure undamaged tissue. As Planned Parenthood executive Dr. Deborah Nucatola stated, doctors “will actually try to change the presentation [of the fetus]” from head-first to feet-first for the purpose of obtaining a complete body product. What happened to women’s choice?

The fifth and perhaps most shameless video shows Director of Research for Planned Parenthood’s Gulf Coast Melissa Farrell admitting how their abortion practitioners are willing to alter their process to “obtain intact fetal cadavers, then we can make it part of the budget.”

Planned Parenthood has defended itself by saying that the videos are highly edited and were deceptively filmed. Anyone in the film or radio business can speak to the routine and extensive editing required of any video before its release. In fact, the unedited versions were posted at the same time as the edited ones. Additionally, the prochoice movement is not without their own deceptions; such as their comparable use of undercover advocates posing as women seeking help at crisis pregnancy centers.

One thing the videos have made clear is that these fetuses have livers, muscles, lungs, hearts, and brains that are desirable to keep intact for sale.

Putting the question of profit aside, this fact helps us answer the critical question at the heart of the abortion issue: What are the unborn? Asking and answering questions like this is how we stay focused on the central issue and how truth emerges from controversy.

Presidential candidates address gun control DANIELLE SAENZ STAFF WRITER

Due to the ever-increasing number of innocent lives lost in mass shootings, gun control and the Second Amendment have come into question and are now being addressed by the political candidates running in the presidential primaries.

Even after the recent shootings, presidential candidates, primarily Republican candidates, are standing their ground on gun control citing it as a constitutional right.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, the runners for the Democratic Party, have differing views on the subject.

Clinton is calling for background checks on those purchasing firearms, harder laws for gun acquisition and a ban of assault weapons.

In the past, Sanders has advocated in support of gun control, but remains mixed

on the issue, stating that he believes that the next president needs to come up with a “common-sense proposal for guns.”

Donald Trump, a candidate in the Republican Party, has a mixed stance on gun control as well.

He recently stated that the problem stems from mental illnesses rather than ineffective gun control an issue the U.S. faces when it comes to mass shootings.

There is no denying the misuse of firearms and mass shootings are a problem in the U.S. that requires immediate attention. Hate and mental illnesses are not solely to blame for these tragedies, however the conditions cannot be separated from the issue.

Restrictions on guns, such as background checks and a ban on assault weapons would make it more difficult for anyone, ill or healthy, to buy a gun.

Gun control, in most cases, is not about taking away the freedom to own firearms, but limiting and restricting what you can and

cannot buy. It also makes it more difficult to obtain a gun. Restrictions are placed on many other things, so why is it so easy to legally obtain a gun, especially considering the safety issue they pose to most of the people in the U.S.?

Those opposed to restrictions on guns use the Second Amendment to claim it is an American right to own a gun.

Firearms were significantly different when the Second Amendment was written and there were fewer problems regarding mass shootings. The U.S. has changed in many respects, and the law should reflect the state of the country today, not its state about 200 years ago.

Politicians are urged to come up with a sensible policy to deal with this issue.

Restrictions on buying guns will probably not end mass shootings, but it will make it harder to obtain a gun or allow a gun to fall into the wrong hands, hopefully decreasing the number of innocent lives lost to guns.

Sports Editor Allie Beedle Faculty Adviser Brother Dennis Bautista, S.M., Ph.D.

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Bullying visually impaired students poses a threat to education development This story highlights the serious struggle visually impaired students face through the journey of their education and also stands against bullying.

SOFIA ZANETTA COMMENTARY EDITOR

The story of Molly Burke is one that calls for awareness on the subject of bullying directed towards visually impaired students.

Burke was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at the age of four, and suffered from severe loss of vision as she grew older.

On multiple occasions, the girls she called her friends, which she depended on, turned their backs and sabotaged her experience at school. Burke suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts as ways to cope with her disability.

A study done back in 2005 by the University of Bristol showed that roughly 35-40 percent of children who wear glasses are bullied more than those who do not.

Bullying poses a serious problem and it can affect students’ educational development.

Such is the case with a St. Mary’s University student.

“After enduring two weeks of what seemed like much longer, I decided not to wear my glasses anymore,” Jasmine Morales, senior biology major, said. “I was willing to

strain my sight rather than my emotional stability at the time. I did not want any part in cruel jokes, especially the ones I was placed as the subject of.”

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It never crossed my mind how a necessity such as glasses could turn out be a sentence to bullying.

However, if the necessity reveals a weakness about a person then they are bound to become a target.”

Jasmine Morales senior biology major

People with visual impairments have difficulties adjusting to their daily living situations and bullying can amplify their discomfort and provoke many negative long-term psychological affects.

Only 10 U.S. studies have been conducted on the connection between bullying and developmental disabilities, but all of these studies found that children with disabilities were two to three times more likely to be bullied than their non disabled peers according to a study published by Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

According to the Center for Disease Control, students who experience bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties and poor school adjustment.

Castro confronts Sanders on immigration BLAKE VERA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On Aug. 30 Rep. Joaquin Castro called out democratic candidate Bernie Sanders on what he considered to be a lack of outreach toward the Latino community in the U.S. “Sanders has not reached out to the Hispanic caucus in Congress, (nor has he) reached out to me,” Joaquin Castro, Texas representative, said. The remarks came from a campaign event for Hillary Clinton.

Castro is a strong public figure in the Latino community, his influence in the political sphere is a force to be reckoned with as candidates from either political spectrum vie for the Latino voting block.

Were Castro’s accusations justifiable?

After all, while Sanders has visited certain parts of Texas, he has failed to visit the Rio Grande Valley, an area that candidate Hillary Clinton has visited during her campaign in an effort to gain support among Texas Hispanics.

“The Valley,” an area in South Texas, has one of the highest concentrations of Latinos in the U.S., with McAllen and Brownsville accounting for two of the top four cities in the country with the highest percentage of Latinos. In addition, Castro also commented on Bernie Sanders’ failure to address key Latino issues regarding immigration.

Supporters of Bernie Sanders argued against Joaquin Castro’s statements by stressing his support of a fair and humane immigration policy.

Sanders also noted Donald Trump’s comments were slurs and an embarrassment to the country as a whole.

Most of Bernie Sanders’ Latino supporters are organized under grassroots movements that try to represent the core of Latino issues within the campaign.

Overall, the Sanders campaign has

stressed its representation of all minority group issues equally and criticizes Castro’s efforts in trying to shame their candidate.

The tension between the Clinton and Sanders campaigns reveals the overall competitiveness that’s seen with the upcoming election. Calling out other candidates on issues like Latino outreach strikes a devastating blow to anyone wanting to be elected to office.

The Latino voting block constitutes a sleeping giant of voter turnout that all political candidates are desperately trying to win. Voter turnout among Latinos is crucial in making sure their issues are addressed.

A majority of the St. Mary’s student population is Latino, with a considerably high percentage being from the Valley area, it is also important that students recognize the immense responsibility they have in voting.

Joaquin Castro, Representative D-TX 20th District Graphic by Brandon Leonard & Manuela Gonzalez

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Also according to an anti-bullying organization called Make Beats Not Beat Downs (MBNBD), 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month. Among students, homicide perpetrators were more than twice as likely as homicide victims to have been bullied by peers.

Bullying statistics say revenge is the strongest motivation for school shootings.

About 87 percent of students said shootings are motivated by a desire to

“get back at those who have hurt them,” MBNBD stated.

Bullying includes physical, direct, indirect and cyber attempts to offend others.

It is important that St. Mary’s students take the initiative to inform themselves of the social issues that surround campuses and take a stand against bullying.

The prevention of bullying is a crucial matter that needs to be addressed by the current generations as well as the ones that follow.

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US and UK planning to speed up refuge processes for Syrian children Syria has become a breeding ground for violence and death.

Syrian children are desperately searching for a new place to call home and maintain their safety.

SOFIA ZANETTA COMMENTARY EDITOR

The Obama administration is planning for the refugee process to move quicker without stepping over security lines.

According to NBC News the U.S. has taken in 1,500 refugees since the current Syria conflict was initiated in 2011.

President Barack Obama plans on accepting 10,000 refugees in 2016.

According to the UN’s Refugee Agency, “more than four million people have fled Syria to neighboring countries, and over half of those are children.”

The children are trying to flee the civil war in their country and find peace in European countries. The war began when school children went missing and were tortured for expressing anti-governmental beliefs.

The governmental efforts to silence peaceful protesters resulted in violent reactions from the government which fueled even greater violence across the civilians. President, Bashar al-Assad was asked to resign, but he refused to resign.

According to the British Broadcasting Corporation, “It’s thought there could have been as many as 1,000 groups opposing the government since the conflict began, with an estimated 100,000 fighters.”

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Iraq’s extremist group called Islamic State involved themselves in 2014 by taking over parts of the country. Allied forces have involved themselves, including the U.S. and the U.K., in efforts to help maintain Syria from the control of I.S. Many international organizations including The United Nations Children’s Fund and UNICEF are supplicating donations so they can afford proper health to afford the children refugees.

According to UNICEF there are 7.5 million Syrian children in dire need of aid and donations. 2.6 million children are no longer receiving an education and 2 million are living as refugees searching for life in other countries.

St. Mary’s University students are urged to take action towards the cause of advocating for at www.unicefusa.org/help/advocate.

UNICEF has teamed up with Kiwanis and Rotary. The website provides templates for letters that urge the president as well as congress to contribute their greatest efforts in providing funds, food, water, medical care and other factors that impact their survival.

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(Top half) Attendees: (top right) senior Mark Marbach, junior Geo Ordonez and senior Eric Jordan, (far left) donors Tom and Letty Contreras and children Chris and Kelly (far right) senior Micala Osuna and senior Danny Rodriguez.| Sara E. Flores (Bottowm half) Attendees: (middle row, far left) wife of ‘75 alumnus Juan Morales, Rosalinda Morales and their grandaughter, (far left) junior Richard Foley and junior Joshua Mosseri, (far left) junior Stephanie Hetcher, (bottom row, middle) President’s Ambassadors, junior Eric Rodriguez and senior Ariel Olivarez, (far right) the Contreras family, President Mengler and Father Tim (far right) senior Gaby Granados and senior Nicholas Cardenas. | Sara E. Flores

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(Left to Right) SGA President Luis Zaragoza, Student BAR Association President Rebecca Fischer, donor Tom Contreras, donor Leticia Contreras, daughter of donors Kelly Contreras, son of donors Chris Contreras, President Thomas Mengler and Rev. Tim Eden after cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Pub. | Sara E. Flores

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The long awaited opening of the pub was on Sept. 10. Despite rainy weather conditions the show went on. Alumni, faculty, staff and students attended the opening and had many positive things to say about the addition.

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Tom and Leticia Contreras, donated $1.1 million for the construction of the new social gathering pub which opened Sept. 10, 2015.

The pub and social area accounted for $900,000 while the remaining donation is helping fund the men’s and women’s golf team.

The new social area is connected with the Louis J. Blume Library and will be open Thursday through Sunday, and Monday during NFL season. Students and faculty have access to two 70” TVs with touch pad controls and Wi-Fi. Board games can also be played in the social area.

The interior consists of dark blue polished concrete flooring, exposed brick accent, tinted insulated windows with automatic shades, dimmable cylindrical lights, high chairs and tables.

The pub also has some personal touches of canvases displaying pictures of students at campus events along the walls.

Beverages range from two microbrew beers on draft, a variety of bottled beers and wine. Food items will include appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pizza that can be purchased with cash, credit, debit and dinning dollars.

“The pub is going to reshape the social experience here at St. Mary’s,” Pedro Vides, senior psychology major, said. “It is going to bring a close community even closer. I can’t wait to start making new memories here at St. Mary’s.”

Right before the opening ceremony of the pub, the campus endured a rainstorm, but rather than canceling the opening, attendees decided to wait out the rain.

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At the opening Tom Contreras stressed the importance of being social and building relationships — a prime reason for their donation to build a pub on campus.

“This is my fourth year as president and I came quickly to the conclusion that there wasn’t enough of social space or gatherings for our student body,” St. Mary’s University President Thomas Mengler said. “We went from not having enough to having two very nice areas. It is an area where both faculty and students can interact and is also a safe option for our students.”

Among some of the events the pub will host are: pub trivia, karaoke nights and music and drama performances.

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I’m really excited. I think that it’s a really great idea. I think it’s gonna be a really great gathering space for students. It creates a safe environment, a controlled environment for students to have fun and still be able to go back to their rooms, or whatever they may want to do. I think it will provide a lot of opportunities. It was really a success in the past, and I’m really excited to see the things that it’s going to bring for our campus.

Spunky Garcia senior, political science For sports lovers, the pub will host watch parties for Rattler Athletics, Spurs games and Monday Night Football. Monday night hours are only temporary.

Once NFL season is over the pub will on be open Thursday through Sunday.

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Students embrace popular zombie apocalypse culture in class University Professor teaches course on zombie apocalypse.

Through this class, students embrace popular pop culture phenomenem and apply it to social behavior.

MIDORI GONZALEZ FEATURES EDITOR

Jennifer Zwahr-Castro is the director of the McNair Scholars Program and works in the psychology department teaching social psychology, introductory statistics for psychology majors, learning psychology and her popular zombie apocalypse course.

“The purpose was to use something that’s very popular in culture today as a framework for delving deeper into the experimental discipline of social psychology,” Castro said. “The class is something I’d thought about for a long time that incorporated the zombie culture into understanding social psychology.”

Castro recalled mentioning the idea of it to her colleagues and how they laughed at first but warmed up to the idea when they realized it could be incorporated into a

semester long project, student group work and that it could be used as framework for other research.

“Students are not reading an undergraduate textbook, they are reading articles of empirical research that are produced for experts in the field,” Castro said. “It requires students to read closely and make sure they understand the concepts of social psychology.”

Kendall Pasko, junior psychology major, is currently a student taking the zombie apocalypse class. Pasko decided to take the class to get a better understanding for a rarely defined subject in social psychology.

“To do this research we study zombie genre films and code for what the characters deem as their salvation,” Pasko said. “The reason this is important is how evidence from our research can be applied to better understanding [of] our societal responses and behaviors regarding traumatic experiences both on an individual level, and on a group level.”

Pasko mentioned that her favorite classroom activities include taking previous research and applying it to a zombie topic.

“Those that are depressed or have negative cognitive bias and are faced with negative

Students experience roommate terrors

Students use inspiration from famous television series “The Walking Dead”. | Mat Martinez

stimuli or events, react in a more positive way than those who are positive,” Pasko said.

“So in some sense, it would be beneficial to

have a more negative individual on your team of refugees, because throughout the trauma they will be the most resilient.”

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Vale: the familiar word in Spain

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From messy roomates to bizarre ones, college students discuss their dorm life horror experiences at St. Mary’s University.

MIDORI GONZALEZ FEATURES EDITOR

College can be filled with fun and exciting new experiences including tailgates, parties and the dorm life experience, but not everyone has the best experience living in a dorm if they get stuck with what they deem as a “bad” roommate.

Valeria Garza, sophomore criminal justice major, recalled her traumatic experience with her freshman-year roommate. “[My roommate] would always come back at 3-4 in the morning or sometimes not at all,” Garza said. “She liked to bring boys over, and I couldn’t study in the room during finals week because she would give me the death stare.”

Garza wasn’t allowed to move out because her RA’s told her that it was too far into the semester to move out. Towards the end of her first semester she would stay at her sister’s apartment and attempted to compromise with her. Unfortunately, after many failed attempts and several conferences with RA’s,

she was unable to move out.

Robert Barcenas, senior accounting and philosophy major, remembers his roommate horror story and how it heavily impacted his living conditions.

“Sometimes I didn’t see him for 2-3 days,” Barcenas said. “He was messy, slept a lot and was disorganized. We made some progress until he peed on my dirty clothes.”

After this occurred, Barcenas asked to be moved due to his roommates strange and disturbing behavior. Barcenas also mentioned that his former roommate was not dedicated to his studies and was a party animal.

While some students experience roommates who go out often and stay out late, other students have roommates with strange habits. Kimberly Arrieta, senior political science and international relations major, had to deal with a roommate who wasn’t shy about being head over heels. Arrieta mentioned that her roommate worked at a nursing home.

She stated that her roommate was sweet but kept to herself.

“She wasn’t a bad roommate, she was just strange,” Arrieta said. “She wouldn’t go to class, she would lay in bed all day.

The creepiest part is that her pillow was a selfie of her boyfriend and walking in at night to see that would freak me out.”

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James McCandless participated in the Spain study abroad program. McCandless reflects on Spanish culture and slang during his time spent abroad.

JAMES MCCANDLESS & RICHARD S. PRESSMAN, PH.D.

The word can also be used to accompany an apology or a plea for forgiveness. It expresses a person’s recognizing a mistake and asking for the situation to be returned to normal. This usage, in particular, has enabled Spanish society to become complacent about situations that other cultures would find inexcusable, such as unpunctuality and procrastination. With the use of this word accompanied with an apology, the Spanish do not seem to mind.

The Spanish are some of the most informal people I have encountered. Their capacity for familiarity and friendship is unlike a lot of cultures I know. Any stranger on the street can become a friend in a moment. The use of vale has a lot to do with that. Spanish society is a friendly

one, in which anyone can ask a question of anyone at a bus stop or in a shop and the word vale can be accompanied with a confident answer.

Vale is a friendly, all-purpose word that portrays the friendly and easy-going society of Spain.

The culture of Spain can not be understood without understanding this word in all of its forms. It can be used to convey friendship, politeness, agreement, and a myriad of factors that help the society of Spain flow in the non-confrontational way that the Spanish are known for. The friendliness of the word uniquely contrasts to the complicated formalities of the English language and culture. But in Spain, for the sake of convivencia—getting along with each other—one can convey one´s friendliness and relaxed attitude with a simple vale.

Note: James McCandless, a senior Economics major, studied in the StMU Spain program this past spring. Dr. Richard Pressman was one of the accompanying professors.

This is a contiuation from last issue.

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KEVIN DE LA CRUZ junior biology A: “I am not a part of it, but I [think] it does change people in a positive way.”

Professors reflect on careers and teaching experiences JOSHUA MADRID STAFF WRITER

Professors reflect on their teaching methods and the key to a successful classroom experience.

Many St. Mary’s University professors enjoy lengthy careers teaching various generations of students. Former English professor, Dr. Richard Pressman, experienced teaching for over 52 years.

Pressman began his teaching career in September of 1963. Throughout his career, Dr. Pressman worked with various generations of students from different backgrounds.

“I expect my students to adjust to me,” Pressman said. “I realize that students are less and less well prepared to think clearly and write clearly. In a sense, I refuse to change. You have to take the time to think it through and learn how to research and collaborate with others.”

In the constantly evolving world of science, Dr. Galaleldeen, a biology and chemistry professor, has noted that, in the past, the amount of equipment and the sophistication of techniques were fairly limited. In the modern world, equipment is fancy and easy to use.

“Most of the stuff we do in the lab with undergrads, we used to do at the Ph.D. level,” Galaleldeen said. “Experiments that used to take days and days, we will do in a

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couple of hours.”

Galaleldeen also noticed that the classroom is more hands-on.

“It is not about the book anymore,” Galaleldeen explained. “That’s the biggest change, is using the things themselves instead of reading about them.”

When comparing modern students to those of the past, Galaleldeen believed that the patience level has gone down.

“They want the glory very fast. They study more material than we did. The amount of information now is humongous in comparison of what we used in the ‘80s and ‘90s,” said Galaleldeen.

Also adding, “In science, these last 20 years, we made more progress than the last

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Midori Gonzalez - Features Editor Transitioning from summer to fall fashion can be tricky, and at times hard to pull off. In order to change up a wardrobe, there are a few necessities that should be added.

For instance, cardigans and jean jackets are a must-have. For the evenings that tend to get chilly, having either one will help maintain style and warmth.

On the days where the sun shines bright, opt for white clothes.

White clothes reflect the sun’s light, instead of absorbing it like darker colored clothes do.

The white classic tee will never go out of style. Sport a white tee with cutoff jean shorts, and white Converse for a laidback casual look.

To dress up an outfit selection a little more, wear white skinny jeans. White skinny jeans can be worn both casually, or dressed up.

For a daytime look, a solid colored or graphic T-shirt will look nice without seeming like there was no effort. To transform this look for a night out, wear a fancy top and nude heels.

Curling one’s hair and adding smoky eye makeup can also spice up one’s look.

To finish it off, wear jewelry such as Kendra Scott’s.

Most have experienced that feeling of having to walk all the way to the dorm or car after a long day; feet feel heavy, especially if

500 years.”

With each generation having been raised differently, how will the current batch of students be remembered? Will the next set of students fall into similar shortcomings, or will they improve with time?

Different professors have different approaches to teaching and a classroom experience that will deliver the best learning experience.

Pressman and Galaleldeen can account that technology plays a huge role in the classroom learning experience as well as how students can learn more effectively.

Both can express concerns over the classroom experience, as well as the progresion of it.

wearing sneakers.

Lately, a trend has emerged in regards to footwear. Jesus sandals, commonly referred to as “jandals,” have become popular for students attending college.

These brown sandals are comfortable, cheap and won’t drag feet down.

W h e n it comes to special occasions, it is important to look classy and sophisticated.

To accomplish this look, dresses are a go-to option.

However, stick to certain types of dresses.

For this season, bodyhugging dresses with slits on the side are perfect for looking glam at night.

Whether it’s a casual chic or a dolled up look, make sure to try these fun looks out.

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San Antonio music venue ditches old name, gains new fame

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KAYLIN BALDERRAMA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When thinking of heading to Austin for some live music, save the gas money and time; head over to Paper Tiger instead.

Paper Tiger opened in March, taking over the White Rabbit space after it shut down. The White Rabbit offered an array of punk and rock music for all of San Antonio, and it operated for over 18 years.

The White Rabbit was known for supporting local artists and having affordable prices so kids could enjoy the shows.

The owner of the Paper Tiger, Chad Carey, wanted to keep the venue a unique rock concert venue with affordable prices like its rabbit predecessor. Carey went to numerous shows at the White Rabbit when he was young and appreciated the vibe of the venue so much that he later decided

to purchase it. Although Carey wanted to keep the atmosphere the same between the White Rabbit and Paper Tiger, there are a few things he plans to fix. The Paper Tiger features new restrooms, more popular bands and a new state-of-the-art sound system.

Along with the restrooms and sound system, Carey seems focused on bringing in some national bands, including a broader range of artists. There are

well-known indie and electronic bands that have appeared at music festivals and venues in other cities.

These artists have skipped over San Antonio in the past because there was no venue that matched their needs, but some are now scheduled for the upcoming months. Some of the scheduled bands are The Black Lips, The Dandy Warhol’s, Gang of Four and Neon Indian.

The bands maintain an

incredible rapport with fans, and the pricing makes it relatively affordable for college students.

Concert ticket prices generally range from $8-$22 with most shows falling between $12 and $17.

This venue on the rise is located at 2410 N. St. Mary’s St. and upcoming shows are listed on the website, www.papertigersa.com.

Many hope the fresh face on a longstanding venue will help liven up the music scene in San Antonio.

Blume Library displays diversified work of another great name within the arts

(left to right) ‘Tulips’, ‘The Atchafalaya Swamp’, ‘Russian Arch’, ‘Flowers’ and ‘Watermelon’ are just some of the various multimedia pieces on display in the Blume Libary by artist Scott Mueller | Mat Martinez

HUNTER VIELMA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Scott Mueller, a fine arts photographer residing in San Antonio, is the featured artist for the exhibition in the Louis J. Blume library, showing Sept. 10-30.

His work is presented authentically to the audience with the outsides of the boundaries exemplified with his

style of photography. Mueller predominately works with a 20 x 24 Polaroid camera, one of only three in existence, which is another reason why his works are commendable.

Mueller’s exhibition consists of Polaroid transfers, Gum oil printing (which combines the photographic image with oil paint) and infrared photography.

Another factor that made this

exhibit stand out is the close-knit tie between infrared photography and science, which is sometimes overlooked. Humans see colors because of the interaction between light, wavelengths and the number of rods and cones within the human eye, but infrared operates on a wavelength the eye does not perceive.

Most infrared photography gives the viewer a surreal illusion

of a different time, because of the intensity of texture and reflection brought on by the stark contrast between light and dark. Mueller captures this in his infrared works.

Mueller’s Polaroid transfers are the second technique of note.

While the photos in the library are small, they are delicate and fascinating. They were created by a process in which Muller handmade the paper, took the

Polaroid image and stripped the image onto the handmade paper.

The finished product in the exhibit is the outcome.

Mueller’s techniques are fascinating and take immense skill, which is seen in his finished products. Some of Mueller’s work is also in Gallery 20/20, a local gallery on 1010 S. Flores St., near the historic arts areas of San Antonio.

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bathrooms along a crevice towards the back.

In reality, the entire pub looks like something you would expect to see at the sports bars and restaurants people frequent within the city, and the quality of the food just adds to the experience.

The menu items at the St. Mary’s Pub range from $2.50 for the cheapest item to $8.00 for the most expensive item, prices that are beyond reasonable for an establishment of its caliber, and reasonable for a college student budget. Any other restaurant bar across the city will likely come close to double that depending on location, meaning the planning for this pub took into consideration the typical student budget. More importantly, the Pub is allowing students to use their dining dollars on any of their items, alcohol included.

As expected, Aramark is in charge of the food the pub serves; something which should not lead students to thinking the menu will resemble the one seen in the cafeteria. On the contrary, the items in stock provide an entirely different taste.

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community is the Rattler-style Black & Tan, which are beerbattered onion rings that are lightly coated in a stout beer reduction.

Other items include artisan-baked pizzas, wings, baked and seasoned fries, pub sandwiches and other types of gourmet bar food.

Along with that, the Pub offers a decent alcohol selection, including beers on tap and wine per glass for those 21 and up. For any students curious about how selling alcohol will be managed on the campus, Aramark representatives have assured the media that students will be limited to two alcoholic beverage purchases per sitting, as well as I.D. checks for purchasing

alcohol and random I.D. checks by personnel around Pub grounds. As a followup measure, students will not be able to take their alcohol anywhere off the Pub parameters.

Great effort has been exerted into making sure that this Pub endeavor will benefit the St. Mary’s community, primarily students. Creating an affordable, entertaining and unique environment on campus, the locale is sure to attract staff, students and other members of the St. Mary’s community for a long time to come.

The VMA’s: the good, the bad, and the ugly KAYLIN BALDERRAMA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards covered twitter drama, social issue quips, and unexpected announcements.

From the announcement of Miley Cyrus as the host to the Twitter spiels that had everyone on their toes, plenty of people eagerly awaited this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

The show started off with a live performance from two stars that had Twitter dilemmas in the weeks prior to the award show. Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, who had a brief spat on Twitter before realizing it was a misunderstanding, performed two of Minaj’s songs along with Swift’s top single “Bad Blood.” Minaj and Swift seem to be on good terms.

However, more drama unfolded as Minaj called out Miley Cyrus out for talking badly about her to the press as she accepted her award for best hip-hop video. Some people believe this was all staged, but from Cyrus’s reaction it’s clear she was not expecting Minaj to throw those comments her way.

There were memorable performances that took place, but Justin Bieber’s performance was viewed as the cherry on the cake by some. Bieber performed his summer hit “Where Are U Now” and his new single “What Do You Mean?”

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“I’m excited for it; I know being here at St. Mary’s during my time as an undergrad, it was amazing spending time with my fraternity brothers and those I had created relationships with while I was in school. This will be a great place for future students to foster those relationships.”

JOEY ORTIZ

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“I’m very excited, I hope it’s a place where the kids can get together and mingle and grow together as a community, and share the same awesome St. Mary’s experience that I had.”

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B.A. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ‘02

“It’s pretty cool, and it looks nice inside. The only problem is the fifty person capacity, but I mean waiting outside drinking beer is not bad.”

DANIEL LAMBERT

B.A. CRIMINOLOGY ‘15

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Justin stood, hunched over, crying.

The audience was unsure why this occurred. Some believe it is because his single ‘Where Are U Now’ is about his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, who was in the audience playing on her phone throughout the entire performance.

Of course, everyone was also looking forward to seeing what Kanye West would do, because well; he’s Kanye West. MTV advertised long before the show that Swift would be presenting the “Video Vanguard Award” that West was expected to win.

Swift’s speech before the performance was brilliant as she mocked West’s infamous interruption at the 2011 VMA’s.

West accepted the award with a 13 minute-long speech, which concluded in his announcement that he will be running for president in 2020.

Cyrus presented an array of strange outfits and tasteless jokes

about marijuana throughout the show, concluding the ceremony with a confusing performance of a song that is on her newly released album “Miley Cyrus and her Dead Petz,” which is available for free online.

Despite the confusion and entertainment, the MTV Video Music Awards were actually nothing special. Tweets from viewers of the awards show expressed that Rebel Wilson’s comment on “police strippers” could not have come at a worse time considering recent social justice issues having to do with police brutality.

MTV introduced a new social justice campaign to fight against racial and social prejudices and inequalities and many viewers felt they should have considered this more thoroughly when planning the show.

“I think it’s a great idea. You can come after class on a Friday and kind of just unwind and relax and hang out with your friends. It’s the perfect place.”

AMY SALGADO

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

“I think the Pub is going to be a really awesome place, not only just to relax in the actual pub itself, but to able to relax with friends in the available seating center with various TVs and games. I feel very excited to be attending a university where a pub like this is open.”

LUIS LUNA SENIOR BIOLOGY

14 FITNESS & HEALTH

EXERCISE OF THE WEEK

CIRCUIT Circuit training as defined by the American Council on Exercise is high repetitions with low resistance or weight workouts with short rest intervals geared primarily towards improving muscle tone and definition while improving cardiovascular fitness.

Circuits involve exercising all major muscle groups in one continuous cycle, alternating areas to allow for muscle recovery. Circuits improve cardiovascular strength by making the heart pump blood to constantly changing areas.

Many circuits can be preformed from the comfort of your own home with little to no equipment.

You can follow this simple circuit to get in a full body workout without having to go to the gym.

25 JUMPING JACKS 15 BURPEES 20 SQUATS 60 SECOND JUMP ROPE 25 CRUNCHES

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Sleep deprivation diminishes student health ALLIE BEEDLE SPORTS EDITOR

Research shows that getting a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night increases the chances of staying physically and mentally healthy.

Sleep deprivation, the condition of not having enough sleep, seems like an everyday occurrence in college student life, but, according to recent studies, getting less than seven hours of sleep every night can be severely detrimental to a person’s physical and mental health.

Sleep is time used to regenerate the mind and body, so when the body does not get the recommended eight to nine hours it is denied the proper nourishment and rest that it needs. This causes serious side effects that might not even go noticed short-term.

Most college students report, on average, getting six hours of sleep every night. To some students this might seem like an impossible blessing, but even six hours every night puts the body in harms way.

The body can begin a slippery slope of health problems, both short- and long-term, for those who do not get the recommended minimum of seven hours a night. Most college students suffer the short-term health problems but do not understand that it’s because of a lack of sleep. When a person sleeps for less than seven hours, their metabolism begins to slow causing weight gain — one more reason the “freshman 15” is such a problem.

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Research shows that getting between five and twenty minutes in a nap can help in the long run. Five to twenty minute naps have been shown to be effective in shedding sleepiness and increase alertness, stamina, motor learning and motor performance, but it is still the 20-minute nap that provides the most benefits. A 20-minute power nap can increase alertness and stamina too, while also improving muscle memory and long term memory.

Research showed that bodies are actually programmed for two periods of intense sleepiness, early in the morning between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. and in the afternoon between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Researchers also said that in order to prevent deep sleep a person should nap slightly upright to receive all the benefits.

If all else fails researchers suggested taking a hot shower. Heating up the body followed by slow cooling causes relaxation and drowsiness.

In order to get the best night sleep a person should try their hardest to go to bed between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m., turn off all electronic devices at least a half hour before and establish a natural rhythm and sleeping pattern.

Sleep can be crucial to getting an A on that exam or having a good time with friends and maintaining mental health. If feeling tired, remember to take the time necessary to ensure your mental and physical health and get a good nights sleep. read

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Making healthy choices: rethinking your drink options Students often pick up drinks for energy, convenience or taste, but rarely do they take the time to check the nutritional facts. Many drinks have high calorie and sugar content. Understanding the physical activity and time it takes to burn calories from just one drink can help students make better drink choices.

COCA-COLA 20 fl oz.

240 calories

WINE(RED/WHITE) 1 glass 124 calories

CHICK-FIL-A LEMONADE medium 232 calories

How to burn 240 calories: 66 mins walking 27 mins jogging 20 mins swimming

How to burn 124 calories: 33 mins walking 14 mins jogging 10 mins swimming

How to burn 232 calories: 64 mins walking 27 mins jogging 19 mins swimming

LIPTON ICED TEA 20 fl oz.

190 calories

MONSTER ENERGY DRINK 16 oz.

200 calories

DR. PEPPER 12 fl oz.

150 calories

How to burn 190 calories: 53 mins walking 22 mins jogging 16 mins swimming

How to burn 200 calories: 55 mins walking 23 mins jogging 17 mins swimming

How to burn 150 calories: 42 mins walking 17 mins jogging 12 mins swimming

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Sleep can also affect a person’s looks.

Sleep helps skin recuperate from the day, and preventing the skin repairing itself can increase free radicals and disturb your skin’s health. Without proper rest your skin can produce fine lines and wrinkles, acne and enlarged pores.

Lack of sleep also affects a person’s immune system. By not getting proper rest the body can not fight off simple illnesses like a cold, or the flu, resulting in increased sickliness.

It is also possible to suffer from an increase in anxiety and depression. Students at the college level already experience a higher risk for depression and mental health issues, but those who do not get enough sleep dig themselves into a deeper hole.

Lack of sleep can create a slower thought process, lack of imagination or originality, lack of focus, difficulty learning new tasks, blurred vision and slurred speech.

The mind uses sleep to increase neurotransmitters that regulate mood, so by cheating sleep the brain is also cheated.

In recent years researchers have been able to tie lack of sleep to some serious health problems including an increase in mortality, increase in the risk of a stroke or heart attack and an increased risk for diabetes.

How do students deal with this? With schedules packed down with school, work and extracurricular activities there is no time to sleep. There is some good news for the tired and run-down college students out there. Although it is still recommended to get a full seven to nine hours of sleep per night, napping can help offset some of the symptoms of sleep deprivation.

GATORADE 16 fl oz.

105 calories

WATER 20 fl oz.

0 calories

DOS EQUIS 12 fl oz.

146 calories

How to burn 105 calories: 29 mins walking 12 mins jogging 9 mins swimming

How to burn 0 calories: 0 mins walking 0 mins jogging 0 mins swimming

How to burn 146 calories: 38 mins walking 17 mins jogging 12 mins swimming Compiled by Allie Beedle

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Women’s soccer sets tone for conference play with 1-0 win ALLIE BEEDLE SPORTS EDITOR

Women’s soccer is 2-2 going into a four game home stand and coming off two big wins, and, while away, they are going in confident and hoping to set the tone for the rest of the season.

“We’re talented, and we’re young, and we’re strong,” Coach Ritch said, adding that he is confident that they will be successful this season.

The team dominated in their last two away games but also suffered tough losses this season. Coach Ritch is happy the mistakes are coming early, giving the team more time to improve and progress. Each loss acts as a learning experience.

“We try to treat the losses as a learning lesson for us,” Coach Ritch said. “We recognize where we made our mistakes in those losses and we also recognize that if we would’ve corrected those mistakes those losses would’ve been wins in our favor, but it’s early in the year and it’s better to get those learning lessons in now then towards the end of the year.”

This season the team once again took on 10 new freshmen as they had the previous year, and already the younger players are making big contributions and cementing their place on the field.

Freshmen like Maren Craig, criminal justice major, are playing big roles early on this season. Craig scored during the 5-1 win vs. University of Texas-Permian Basin.

Coach Ritch said the young players on the team are great “weapons that are mixing

Men’s soccer returns home with first shut out ALLIE BEEDLE SPORTS EDITOR

Men’s soccer returned home after tough losses while in Colorado the Sept. 11 and 13. The team came away with a 0-2 loss at Colorado Mesa and 1-2 loss against Fort Lewis.

The Rattlers have now come home determined to regain a wining streak and prove they can execute on the field.

“Coming back to San Antonio and playing at home … really has the team pumped,” Victor Luna, sophomore forward, said.

The Rattlers came to win during Friday night’s game. They took down Ouachita

Senior midfielder Lauren Peck makes a long pass to her teammates down the field. | Mat Martinez

nicely with our older players.”

The team is taking the next couple of games to hone their skills and improve team dynamics in preparation for upcoming conference games.

The team has seen a few of their vital players injured early on and taken out to rest and recover while still early in the season. A few players have been benched until cleared by the trainer, which also opens up for a shift in teamwork on the field.

“Sometimes it’s just about those little cues that they recognize from each other from time being together on the field,” Coach Ritch said about the struggles the team now faces.

For Coach Ritch and the team, the most important part of the game right now is progress and making small changes to prevent mistakes during games.

Baptist 2-0 with seven shots on goal.

Jack Verth, junior defender, scored the first goal just minutes into the first half from 30 yards. Aaron Dunks went for the second goal of the night with Ignacio Fernandez assisting.

“We were looking to redeem ourselves from last weekend and getting the win

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We just need to make sure we believe in ourselves. We have the talent here to be a top ranked team in the nation.”

Mitchell Kilmer sophomore goal keeper

definitely put us on the right path” red shirt sophomore goal keeper, Mitchell Kilmer said. “We just need to make sure we keep up the same intensity we had in the first fifteen minutes throughout the entire game. They pressed us hard in the second half but our defense was up to the challenge and we were

Senior Brittney Lacek scores. | Mat Martinez

Senior midfielder Karly Moe races down the feild past defenders towards the goal. | Mat Martinez

able to grind out the win and the shutout.”

Kilmer had two saves, helping to seal the team’s first season shut out.

“The main focus for us right now is to win the mental battle on the field and just start doing the little things right on the pitch,” Luna said previous to Friday night’s match.

The Rattlers now go on to play at home for the next three matchups starting with Texas A&M International, a team Luna said will be one of their hardest opponents of the season.

“Every team has to be respected at this level and pretty much any level of soccer,” Luna said.

Kilmer said his team is looking forward to their matchups with Midwestern State and especially with St. Edwards late in October. read

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GAME RECAP Volleyball

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vs St. Edwards

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Leaderboard Kills Channing Hankins (14) Digs Tori Estrada (33) Blocks Jenna Paul (3)

GAME RECAPS Golf

Women’s golf at University of IN Invitational

Finished 9th

Men’s golf at Ryan Palmer Invite

Finished 2nd left to right: Men’s soccer takes an early 2-0 lead during the Sept. 18 matchup vs, Ouachita Baptist. The Rattler’s bring the ball down field. | Julia Ewalefo

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WOMEN’S TENNIS

KEEPS COOL UNDER PRESSURE Players can be seen swearing and throwing racquets on the ground but women’s tennis players explain how they keep negative comments out of play and combat opponents negative attitudes towards their own play.

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Senior, political science and English major, Jamie Lee Denton is not one to let her emotions get to her when she is on the court but knows for many of her opponents and teammates that isn’t the case.

Many players struggle keeping their emotions in check and not letting their opponents know their frustration. For Denton that’s a good thing.

“For me I feed off of it” Denton said “I think I’ve got them now and step it up a bit and kind of rub it in their face. I go for bigger shots and I have more confidence when they start showing their emotions.”

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association has strict rules on a players conduct on and off the court including penalties and punishments for coach, players, and teams who harass others or act in an unprofessional manner with their words or actions.

Players can sometimes become highly emotional on the courts because of the self motivation that takes place while on the court. Sophomore, marketing major, Kaylin Kruseman says she tends to talk to herself while on the court to keep herself pumped up.

“You’re out there, you’re trying, you’re sweating and you finally get that match point and you win. I can’t hold it all in” Kruseman said.

Many athletes often times show frustration by swearing on the court or throwing or hitting their racquet on the ground after long sets and matches.

But Kruesman says many opponents can show their confidence by actions and vocally a little too soon and that it makes her even more determined.

“I just think, ‘next point is mine’ they’re kind of showing off to me and I’ve got to shut them down next point.”

Women’s tennis plays next September 25th-28th at the ITA Regional.

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Denton shows off her celebratory skills for the Rattler. | Sara E. Flores

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I’ve always been pretty controlled.

I’m pretty good at not saying anything negative.”

Jamie Lee Denton senior, political science and English major