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Rattler Awakening strengthens growth in students, enhances spirits

Students attending the 19th Rattler Awakening retreat comment on unique experiences and influences contributing to spiritual growth.

JOSHUA MADRID & MIDORI GONZALEZ

STAFF WRITER & FEATURES EDITOR

Junior accounting major Kiara Etheridge impatiently awaits the dreaded “one minute” countdown on the washer that residents experience. Students complain that the timers on washers can often be inaccurate. | Photo by Julia Ewalefo MARILYN SAENZ & PAIGE GANDARA-VALDERAS

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From cricket infestations, to water leaks and AC units going out, the residents of St. Mary’s are seeking help not only through staff, but also through work order submissions.

Many students view St. Mary’s not only as the foundation for their future careers, but also as a place to call a second home. The residential halls are one of the locations on campus where students spend most of their time. However, several students who live in the halls, specifically in the Outback, have stumbled with some issues.

“Some of the maintenance issues I have come across in Cremer have required me to call residence life instead of submitting a work order,” Amber Hernandez, junior psychology major, said. “Issues like a clogged sink or overflowing toilet water, CONTINUED ON PG. 2

Students returned from 19th Rattler Awakening stronger and more revitalized than ever.

Kevin Frei, junior marketing major, considers Rattler Awakening a weekend for students to get away from the stresses and burdens that school, work and life bring. Frei worked as the music leader for this semester’s event. Frei remembered feeling unhappy with how his life was going and was encouraged to attend Rattler awakening.

“I went and all of my questions were answered,” Frei said. “The community I met was incredible, and they opened my mind to different perspectives.”

A person is allowed to attend Rattler Awakening once, and is required to sign up as staff if that person decides to attend again. Frei discussed his rewarding transition from staff member to head of the worship music.

“I had a lot of people already on staff take me under their wing, particularly Karl Wacker,” Frei said. “He was the music CONTINUED ON PG. 2

University residence halls experience intense summer renovations PAIGE GANDARA-VALDERAS NEWS EDITOR

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Chaminade Hall was taken out except for the lounge area. St. Mary’s facilities gutted each room and have taken out parts of the rooms such as the wardrobes and floors.

Other mechanical projects include new AC units and water piping.

“The life expectancy of Chaminade was about 50 years, and we’ve already exceeded that by about a good five or six years or so,” James Villarreal, director of residence life,

said. “There are 17 rooms that are in the process of remodel, and those should be wrapped up by December.”

Once the Chaminade basement and rooms are complete, the first floor residents will move to the basement. In December, the first floor will begin its remodel. The overall idea is for each floor of Chaminade to get

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As some of the residence halls at St. Mary’s near their life expectancy, projects such as the renovation, remodeling and stabilization of each hall continue from the the beginning of summer 2013.

For the past two summers, much focus has been on the Outback halls and specifically their courtyards. They have done some landscaping including new walkways, picnic tables, planted new grass and inserted watering systems. As the Outback halls’ renovations continue, the next step is to add some barbecue grills in those areas. It is

undecided at this point if the grills are going to be gas or charcoal.

“I think that these changes to the Outback make it look better because before it was all dry out here with nothing but dirt,” Adelind Sifuentes, sophomore environmental science major, said.

The renovations in Chaminade hall are among the larger projects that began over the summer. The entire basement level of

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remodeled each semester taking a total of two years for the project to be completed.

So far the lounge area and laundry room in the basement have been remodeled and open for the residents to use. There is also an ice machine in the laundry area, which is the first one to be on campus, along with the one in Leies Hall. Ice machines are slowly going to be brought into more areas on campus.

“I really enjoy the ice machine in Leies Hall because it is convenient for cold smoothies and iced drinks,” Sifuentes said.

Some near future plans for Chaminade include a newly renovated study area that will have a more modern feel to it. The space will be similar to that of the new Graduate Center for Student Success. This study area will have a video conference room and white boards that will be available for students.

“I haven’t seen many students utilize the new facilities in the basement of Chaminade,” Jacqueline Miranda, low voltage technician, said. “I don’t think many people are going down there since no one lives there.”

Facilities will meet with residence life soon to talk about some of the projects for the upcoming semesters. Some FROM “HALL FRUSTRATIONS”

for example, require immediate assistance at that point.”

“I came back to my room one day in Flores Hall and realized there was a huge puddle underneath my rug,” Daisy Jordan, sophomore criminal justice major, said.

“I eventually saw later in the week that my wall began to bubble as if there was a leak in the wall. Maintenance had to be contacted to fix it, but in the end my roommate and I had to end up moving to Adele Hall instead.”

Although St. Mary’s has issues throughout the semester that need attention, the staff does their best to ensure the classrooms and halls are a comfortable home for students.

other buildings that are being inspected for refurbishing include Treadaway Hall, Dougherty Hall and Marian Hall. Eventually these halls will be remodeled similarly to Chaminade’s current renovations, which is a longer-term plan.

“We are looking at Treadaway next and we will probably do a total renovation at some point ... it’s just a matter of coming to an agreement on how we want it to look,” Aaron Hanna, executive director of facilities, said. “It’s an older building, which makes it a big challenge.”

A few changes that have been made to Marian Hall include the new sidewalk, grass along the front area and reinforcements to the patio level. A new drainage system was also installed. The purpose of the new sidewalk is to prevent students from walking through water runnings as they go up the hill to class.

“There will especially be more water now that Chaminade is being remodeled,” Villarreal said. “All the water from Chaminade will run down to lot J, where many students walk to get to class.”

With many of these changes taking place on campus, it not only gives residents a new place to live, but will also provide them with new facilities. Some of the buildings at St. Mary’s were built over 50 years ago.

Residence life and facilities plan to get to

each hall in a period of 8-10 years to catch up to technology and students’ needs.

“We have the space, style, accessibility and security within our halls, it’s just the inside that’s changing, and we need to keep up with those changes,” Villarreal said.

“Some issues in the halls are more severe while others are an easy fix,” Watende Johnson, hall director of the Outback Halls, said. “These are old halls, and I encourage all residents to submit work orders to keep record of these issues so they can be fixed.”

Johnson said that even though there is a bug epidemic going on in the halls, it is everywhere in San Antonio.

“It’s just that time of year when bugs are everywhere,” Johnson said. “The doors to the halls lead directly outside, which doesn’t help the situation. Pest control comes to campus every Tuesday of the week to take care of these issues. If residents submit work orders before then, they should be attended to in a timely manner.”

Although hall directors and resident assistants are not always immediately

accessible, many students are not aware of what they can do if they have any troubles with their rooms.

“Some residents know how to put in work orders while the ones that don’t are willing to learn,” Johnson said. “Once they know how to put one in, it becomes easy from there.”

Submitting a work order lets maintenance staff know of the problem. This process is done through Gateway, which is located on the Resources tab, under Tools.

“I was relieved to know the process of getting a work order submitted is simple and efficient,” Jenna Moynahan, junior criminal justice major, said.

“I am very pleased with the night crew maintenance,” Jordan said. “When they helped me, they were very helpful, friendly and guided me to a solution.”

Jose Parrilla takes advantage of the new ice dispenser in the freshly renovated basement of Chaminade Hall. | Photo by Julia Ewalefo

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POLICE BLOTTER

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER SEPT 19, 2015 Disorderly conduct was reported in Treadaway Hall. Case is active.

SEPT 20, 2015 Consumption of alcohol by a minor was reported in Leies Hall. Case is closed/exceptionally cleared.

SEPT 20, 2015 Theft between $500-$1500 was reported in the University Center.

Case is active.

SEPT 22, 2015 Damage to personal property was reported in Lot H. Case is active.

SEPT 22, 2015 Harassment was reported by Treadaway police station. Case is active.

SEPT 24, 2015 Bicycle theft between $50-$500 was reported in John Donohoo Hall. Case is closed/exceptionally cleared.

SEPT 25, 2015 Burglary of vehicle and criminal attempt was reported in Dougherty Hall. Case is active.

SEPT 28, 2015 Death of natural causes was reported at St. Joseph’s Assistance Living. Case is active.

OCT 1, 2015 Minor in possession of alcohol was reported in Lot O. Case has a cleared arrest/citation.

Reinbolt Hall will soon gain elevator access SARA E. FLORES LAYOUT AND DESIGN

Reinbolt hall’s renovations are near completion and the building will open next month with a new elevator, easing access to all floors of the building for the first time in its 100-year history.

The new elevator, the latest step in campus renovations, will provide access for faculty, staff and students with disabilities and injuries. Until now, any such person could only access the upper levels of Reinbolt by using the elevator next door in St. Louis Hall. The Reinbolt basement was also only accessible by foot.

Although Reinbolt had a handicapped lift on the side of the building, it never had an elevator, making access difficult for some. While every building on campus met the code requirements in its year of construction, the refurbished Reinbolt and newer buildings on campus now comply with the American’s with Disabilities Act, said Aaron Hanna, executive director of facilities.

The construction was funded by the university, serving as the final step to the Reinbolt renovation, and has taken more than a year to complete, Hanna said.

“Reinbolt, for the most part, is done except for the elevator,” Hanna said. “That’s because of the complexity of coming in and adding access to the subfloor. We basically had to dig it all out and wreck that entire area.”

The elevator will make life easier for people carrying heavy items, said Todd Hanneken, associate professor of theology.

“There is an elevator in St. Louis Hall, so most of the time when the buildings are open it’s not a terribly big deal to go use that one, especially if you’re carrying something heavy or a cart full of books,” Hanneken

said. “It is kind of a problem when either that elevator is out of order or when that building is closed.”

It is another matter, however, if someone is dealing with a disability or injury. Senior softball player and chemistry major Hannah Fields has suffered leg injuries, and said campus elevators have been important to her.

“I had a couple classes in Garni [on the] third floor and the elevator in there was very convenient for me,” Fields said. “An elevator allows me to not rely so much on my crutches.”

It is important under federal law to accommodate anyone trying to get to class, Hanneken said.

“It’s not just convenience; it’s really the law that says that classrooms have to be accessible,” Hanneken said. “In the past, if a classroom was inaccessible and a student needed that accommodation we would move the whole class, which is fine … we’re

certainly willing to do that.”

Hanna said the university tries to honor the spirit of the law, not just its letter.

“As a practice, as a department and as a university, we always try to follow the intent of the law, not the letter of it necessarily,” Hanna said.

“We try to do things because it’s the right thing to do whenever we provide accessibility to buildings. That’s kind of our operating guiding principle.”

“The main reason [for the installation of the Reinbolt elevator] is to bring a 100-yearold building up to code and allow everybody that might have a disability to be able to access the entire Reinbolt [building] without what was the old exterior chair lift we used to have,” Hanna added.

Next on the elevator renovation list, Hanna said, will be the Chaminade elevator.

Though the elevator will not be replaced, it is expected to run like a new one by the time Christmas break is over, Hanna said.

The in-progress Reinbolt Hall elevator stands three stories tall and will give students access to all floors in the 106-year-old building in early November | Photo by Paige Gandara-Valderas

Google visits to educate students on future job opportunities ALEXIS ZEPEDA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

About 80 St. Mary’s students crowded the hour long Google information session Thursday, Sept. 24, which featured Kevin Allen sharing some tips with St. Mary’s students interested in working for the web giant.

His presentation included the application process, types of job offerings and interesting facts about the multi-billion dollar company.

Allen, a San Antonio native, works as a software developer in Mountain View, California at Google headquarters, specializing in Android technology systems.

He travels to universities around the country to present students with information about Google and give helpful resume tips with the hope of getting them through the competitive application system.

In the past, Google has primarily sent recruiters to Division I schools, but recently the company decided to start searching for new talent at smaller universities. If these informational sessions attract enough students, Google promised to continue the visits.

The company is looking for the top coders in the computer industry, so branching out will help them locate more prospects in the field. This is the first time Google has contacted and visited St. Mary’s according to Dr. Amy Diepenbrock, director

Kevin Allen, Google representative, speaks to students about what it takes to work at Google headquarters Thursday, Sept. 24. | Photo by Mat Martinez

for career development. St. Mary’s hopes Google will be back on campus sometime soon because of the sizable turnout at their first event.

Although there are opportunities for all majors at Google, Allen specifically visited St. Mary’s to speak to computer science majors.

He explained that Google is most interested in finding new coders. Writing computer code is a difficult skill to master, and Google is looking for the best.

“In order to have a chance at working

for Google, I need to get better at coding,” Alexis Soto, sophomore computer science major, said. “I need to start doing more programming and I need to make it my life.”

Allen recommended students spend more time perfecting their craft by attending programming and coding contests, and creating a website based on their hobbies.

Google receives 2.5 million applications per year.

Those who are lucky enough to get through the process will receive a phone call and go through an interview over the

phone. After this step, the prospective employer will go through on-site interviews with five Google employees. Throughout these interviews applicants are given a puzzle question that must be solved in order to showcase their programming skills.

These questions are designed to test the applicants’ knowledge, problem-solving and creativity skills.

Students were encouraged to complete a short informational form after the session so their information will be listed in Google’s system.

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GRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION AND INFORMATION SESSION Learn about graduate programs at St. Mary’s University during this session.

Interested applicants will have the opportunity to talk with program directors and should bring a copy of their unofficial transcripts, résumé and test scores.

Laptops will be available to complete online application forms.

Thursday, Oct. 29 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Louis J. Blume Library, Third Floor, Graduate Center for Excellence Questions?

Contact Graduate Enrollment Services at 210-436-3101 or graduate@stmarytx.edu.

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MARIANIST? Brother Dennis Bautista, SM, was searching for a more meaningful life when he began exploring the possibility of a Marianist vocation.

“This is the life I was looking for,” he says. “I felt called to be a brother — someone who shows Christ to others.

This is what makes me most happy.”

Brother Dennis is associate professor of English and communication studies at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.

IS A MARIANIST LIFE OF SERVICE, COMMUNITY AND PRAYER RIGHT FOR YOU? Learn more today. Contact Brother Tom Wendorf, SM twendorf@sm-usa.org Sister Nicole Trahan, FMI ntrahan@gmail.com

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EDITOR: SOFIA ZANETTA/ @RATTLERSOFIA

World hunger presents serious problem on global scale

STAFF EDITORIAL

According to statistics by World Food Program, there are about 795 million people who do not have food to live a healthy life.

Umpqua Community College lost nine of its students to Chris Harper-Mercer’s rage filled act. The victims’ ages ranged from 18 to 67 years old. The shooter serves as an addition to the collection of massacres on college campuses around the nation. How many more will have to lose lives before an amendment is ratified?

According to CNN, the life taker was connected to fourteen other firearms although his father, who claims to have had a close relationship with his son, also stated that he apparently had no idea his son had one gun. Law enforcement investigators are searching through his archives and have found blog posts expressing anger and isolation issues.

After the shooting occurred, Mercer’s family admitted to his mental illness as well as the fact that he sought treatment. Mental illnesses have become a reoccurring catalyst present in these horrific situations, they are screaming to be dealt with. The U.S. culture tends to treat mental health issues as taboo subjects when they should be voiced, accepted and addressed differently.

The media does not seem to help the issues at hand; television shows about serial killers like “The Killer Speaks” are constantly aired. The criminals’ names are constantly publicized and exposed.

According to the Washington Post, John Hanlin, Douglas County Sheriff, refrained from naming the shooter publicly.

“I will not name the shooter,” Hanlin said at a news conference Thursday night.

“I will not give him credit for this horrific act of cowardice. Media will get the name confirmed in time…but you will never hear us use it.”

Travis

Bowles

COPY EDITOR

World Food Day on Oct. 16 seeks to end rural hunger and poverty across the world in this lifetime, and St. Mary’s Tent City will bring awareness to the problems both the world and San Antonio faces.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) began the international day of awareness in 1979 on the anniversary of their founding in 1945. It has since grown in scope to include almost every country across the globe, and millions of participants.

The U.S. has rallies, food drives, runs,

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EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Tamara Garcia

Managing Editor Daniel W. Perez Copy Editor Travis Bowles Advertising Manager Valerie Perez Design Editor Sara E. Flores Web Editor Brandon Leonard Photo Editor Mat Martinez

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dinners and concerts across the country to help raise awareness for the one in seven Americans who do not have enough to eat, compared to the one in nine worldwide, according to the USDA and the FAO. It is estimated that undernutrition results in the deaths of about 5 million children per year, according to the FAO. That is about a third of all children on the planet, and accounts for nearly 570 deaths per day.

Undernutrition, regardless of age, also makes it harder for people to learn, lessens their productivity and makes them sicklier which contributes to decreased lifespans.

It is estimated that the global economy loses about $3.5 trillion a year due to malnutrition, according to the 2013 report “The State of Food and Agriculture.”

With so many people starving both in the U.S. and across the world, the FAO estimated that more people die of hunger than malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS combined, and 60 percent of those are women.

For this reason, this year’s theme is social protection and agriculture: breaking the cycle of rural poverty.

Many planned events will discuss poverty in cities and rural areas, how this ties to malnutrition and issues that face farmers the world over. Better food practices will also be a key issue since roughly a third of all food in the world is wasted each year, according to the FAO. The Flex field will be adorned with tents starting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16 with signs detailing the homeless situation in San Antonio, how undernutrition factors into their poor health and how students can help address this problem.

Guests are still being lined up and will

be announced in the coming weeks, but attendees will also be able to start making a difference right away by donating to the food and clothing drive and participating in blanket making and creating care packages for those in need. Food and water will be provided throughout the night for anyone attending.

In the past, these events have helped provide increased awareness as well as immediate relief for those facing daily undernutrition.

Since 2000 over 40 countries have halved the number of people suffering from hunger, and the poverty rates have been cut in half since 1990. So, be sure to show the starving some love, and display how St. Mary’s Marianist values can help change San Antonio for the better.

WORLD HUNGER AT A GLANCE

Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is a low-income, food deficit country, ranked at 156 out of 187 on the 2014 UNDP Human Development Index.

Yemen In 2014, a Comprehensive Food Security Survey which found that 41 percent (10.6 million people) is food insecure.

Philippines One of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, ranking second out of 171 countries on the 2014 World Risk Index.

Peru The GDP per capita is over US$4,500, there are 10 million people 36.2 percent population living under poverty.

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Texas Supreme Court possibly to improve public education Danielle

Saenz

STAFF WRITER

The Texas Supreme Court may allocate funds to lower income school districts that are lacking the finances needed to provide an adequate education for economically disadvantaged children.

The average school tax rate is $1 per $100 dollars in property value in Texas according to the Texas Education Agency.

In W County, for example, some school districts receive just a little over $800 per student while other districts receive $11,000 per student, according to the Texas Comptroller.

Texas public school financing depends on property value, which causes discrepancies among school districts that vary economically. The poorest school district receives just over $300 per child, while the richest receives over $150,000 per child according to the Texas Tribune.

Although, the state may assist lower income schools with state funding to make up for the lack of local funding, it is nowhere near the amount that school districts in wealthier neighborhoods receive.

Many opposed to the Texas Supreme Court changing its ways of financing public schools believe that it would not change much since children are required to learn the same material. Children may be required to learn the same material,

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but it is the resources, materials, programs and teachers that are lacking in the poorer school districts.

It is not just what is taught in public schools that make education equal, it is the resources that a child has access to.

Sadly, it is the poorer districts that suffer from high drop out rates, teacher hiring and retention, lack of resources, cuts in programs — including sports, tutoring and extracurricular activities — and high rates of illiteracy.

Every child in the U.S., rich or poor, should have access to the same quality of public education with the same resources and programs. A child should not be left behind or further disadvantaged if they live in a low-income area.

There cannot be a caste system within

education, with the rich children getting a better education than poor children.

If public school is supposed to be equal then why does the quality vary so greatly?

Texas public education is currently running on economics instead of equality.

Many argue that it is only fair for the richer school districts to get more funding, however the idea behind public education is that money and other resources are distributed evenly and that every child is able to get an equal education.

Even the richest public school districts in Texas are behind in education and resources compared to other states, meaning Texas’ poorer districts are even further behind. Money should never keep children from bettering themselves by receiving quality education.

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Cybersecurity awareness month points at matter in question Claudia

Cardona

STAFF WRITER

Over the past few years, the benefits of cybersecurity have been debated many times and the most recent cybersecurity issue involves popular Chinese apps in Apple’s App Store.

Many popular apps were found to contain malicious software that exposed vulnerabilities in Apple’s mobile platform.

These kinds of stories send Americans into a frenzy that often leads to hateful comments

Daniel

Perez

MANAGING EDITOR

The topic of cyber security has been on the minds of many who own a computer.

Ensuring the latest version of virus protection is installed and updated has been a norm for anyone with an Internet connection. In the past few years there have been breaches and hacks of major corporations and governmental institutions but it may be time to accept this as the new reality.

Cloud computing has become popular in the last decade for its benefits of freeing up

Jasmine

Morales

STAFF WRITER

The growing number of people who are dependent on the Internet in their everyday lives is creating a greater need for increased cybersecurity.

Unfortunately many people who purchase computers and other electronic devices do not also pay for protection against possible threats such as viruses, Trojans, adware

about the countries that hack these systems.

Cyberattacks should always be taken seriously but they also reveal flaws that cause many to question these systems and their use. Without these breeches, the media would not have learned about Hilary Clinton’s private email server or the flaws in Apple’s system.

By no means is cybersecurity a bad thing. Everyday users of computers and mobile devices should feel safe while making transactions and entering personal information. Instances like the Apple iCloud hack of 2014, when around 5,000 private pictures of various celebrities were leaked

and tossed around social media, prove the importance of cybersecurity.

Such instances bring up much-needed conversations about privacy and what that entails. For example, many stories about several female celebrities’ leaked photos argued that these women should not have taken such bawdy photos in the first place.

Although these hacks were horrible, and should not have happened to begin with, the conversations and arguments around these incidents are crucial.

Another example is North Korea hacking Sony’s emails in 2014. Many emails with racist and misogynistic comments

were revealed displaying the level of unprofessionalism and prejudice that lingers in large corporations. Some will defend these emails arguing the importance of freedom of speech, but they fail to acknowledge that America is still affected by harmful and prevalent systematic structures like racism and misogyny.

Cybersecurity is inherently good. It exists to protect people from those who want to take advantage of vulnerabilities in software and devices used everyday. However, it also adds the benefit of giving information and starting conversations about important modern issues.

space on local hard drives or phones, having access to data from any computer and having a backup of data in a secure location.

Applications for the cloud can be found in the private as well as corporate sector, but it is mostly small and large businesses that take advantage of the benefits.

They can expect more reliability, reduced operating costs and have little to no need to be concerned with upgrading hardware.

The benefits for the private sector are also numerous. Never before have consumers been able to access large amounts of storage space or access documents from anywhere.

Workers have become more productive in the sense that working from home or a coffee shop has become a normal way to get work

done. Sharing documents with coworkers can be done instantaneously.

Storing data in the cloud comes with some risks. There have been concerns about how safe a person’s data is when uploading information into offsite servers — as many Apple users do with iCloud.

This service in particular has been essential to the Apple ecosystem since it backs up users’ photos, movies, documents and music.

Like anything else in the world that gets stolen, there is a certain value attached to this data. Credit card data is valuable as well as personal information such as social security numbers. People tend to forget personal information such as interests,

places one’s been and other information shared on social media sites can be useful to some people with the intent to do harm.

In an age when personal information is posted willingly for the world to see, the expectation of privacy and security must be reassessed.

There is still a lot of progress that needs to be made to better ensure the security of personal and corporate information. New techniques for preventing cyber attacks are being developed, but the threat of hacks persists.

The question of whether personal data should be stored in the cloud is a personal one. At some point there may not be much of a choice.

and malware. Cyber security is essential for businesses that need to take security measures to keep their computer systems secure.

Cybercriminals are notorious for accessing confidential information and abusing it.

Cybersecurity is versatile in that both businesses and personal users need assistance in protecting their data, computers and networks from internal and external threats.

Day in and day out cybercriminals

are trying to steal personal information.

In fact, some businesses hire these individuals to destroy, delete or steal competitor information.

With big bucks backing up these illegal activities, more people than ever before are trying to make a name for themselves in hopes of attracting the attention of one of these companies.

Nations such as China have used the Internet to steal valuable information from American companies.

While anti-virus programs are necessary,

that alone is not sufficient. Additional defenses are essential in shielding against advanced threats that use techniques and elements beyond the capabilities of most anti-virus programs.

Over 52 percent of data-stealing attacks occur within the web network while over 80 percent of websites with malicious code are legitimate sites, such as Google being compromised, according to a WebSense Research report.

Cyber-security is not just a suggestion at this point, but a necessity.

Campus residents express difficulty dealing with residence hall problems Aaron Hanna, the executive director of facilities, addresses students’ concerns on energy use procedures on campus.

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MANAGING EDITOR

Some members of the St. Mary’s community may have noticed the odd watering practices of the various fields and grass areas around campus. Without a context, watering the soccer fields in the summer during the drought season seems unnecessary. However, there are reasons behind the scenes that are associated with this practice.

The university is subject to all the regulations put in place by the San Antonio Water District and Edward’s Aquifer, which means during periods of water restrictions the university must comply like any other entity in the city.

“Every year we have to apply for variances on primarily on our sports complex,” Aaron Hanna, executive director of facilities, said.

“That is annual and that depends on which stage water restriction we are in,” Hanna said. “We had to reapply for variances for the athletic fields, which have been granted. We were able to get those because of health and safety concerns. If the field is too hard people can get injured since it is a play field.”

Once a year, a licensed irrigator specialist audits the irrigation systems on campus to see how much water the university can use.

Throughout the year the amount of water needed to keep certain areas of campus green may increase. This means the university needs to ask for permission from the city to continue to water large areas of campus.

Students are encouraged to inform the physical plant of any malfunctioning sprinkler or areas that are receiving improper watering. These areas include sidewalks or sides of buildings.

“As a department, our policy is if we notice runoff, it is a responsibility that we have to correct it,” Hanna said.

“The sprays typically spread almost parallel to the hardscapes so that you don’t have a bunch of dead grass for the first two feet of a sidewalk. In order to get that close, a two mile-an-hour breeze can push that in toward the sidewalk.”

Keeping the campus as environmentally

friendly as possible is high on the university’s priority list.

They are constantly looking for new ways to cut energy and water usage in ways that are both good for the environment but ensure demand is met.

Students have the power to conserve energy for future generations within the palms of their hands. | Photo by Mat Martinez

R AT T L E R S A R O U EUROPE

International students discuss their experiences studying in the United States — why they chose to study in the United States, culture shocks and traditions from home.

As a banking and assets management major, Taquet’s major translates to a finance degree on campus. He is registered for the semester and is enrolled as a graduate student. The process at Taquet’s school involves lottery numbers. Due to his high lottery number he was able to study in the U.S. — his preferred country. He is the first student from his university in Belgium to study at St. Mary’s. Like a true Belgian, Taquet is most nostalgic about the country beer and gatherings with his friends.

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CENTRAL AMERICA FABIANA PINEDA HONDURAS

Pineda described her transition from Honduras to Texas as one that did not take much getting used to. Her high school teachers were from the U.S., so she was constantly exposed to American culture. She chose to study at St. Mary’s because of the Catholic tradition and small size. Her close-knit musical family makes her miss the festivities from home. Pineda plans to attend grad school either here on in South America — specifically South America because of the leadership roles that women hold.

The flags hanging in Alkek are not just up for decoration; they symbolize something much richer. Each flag represents a country a St. Mary’s student is from. This semester St. Mary’s is home to 450 international students from 48 different countries. The top three countries with the most students on campus are Saudi Arabia, India and Mexico. Briana Seago, international student and scholar advisor, works personally with each international student. Services range from academic assistance to work assistance both on and off campus. Seago said she enjoys meeting the international students and working with them.

Tagreed Alrouili, Rosa Jiheun Han, Gabriel Oliviera, Fabiana Pineda, Simon Tiquet and Sedrick Yudo are only six of many international students on campus. International students range from undergraduate students to law school students. The time students spend studying at St. Mary’s also varies — one semester to four years.

canada

honduras

el salvador

brazil

australia

venezuela

colombia nicaragua switzerland

italy pakistan

ireland SOUTH AMERICA GABRIEL OLIVEIRA BRAZIL

Oliveira is an exchange student studying on campus for the semester. His exchange program required specific grades and degree requirements followed

by English proficiency exams. Oliveira has always wanted to study abroad to learn about new cultures, and this semester was the last that he was eligible to participate in an abroad program.

Similar to other international students, Oliveira misses family gatherings and family cooking. One of the cultural adjustments Oliveira has adjusted to is processed food.

finland peru

chile egypt

saudi arabia macedonia

nepal

kuwait

spain

tanzania

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Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Finland Germany Honduras India Indonesia Iran Ireland Italy Jamaica

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Jordan 1 Kenya 3 South Korea 4 Kuwait 4 Macedonia 1 Mexico 31 Nepal 3 New Zealand 1 Nicaragua 4 Nigeria 7 Pakistan 1 Panama 1

Peru 3 Saudi Arabia 208 South Africa 1 Spain 1 Switzerland 1 Tanzania 1 Thailand 2 Turkey 8 United Kingdom 6 Venezuela 2 Vietnam 4 Zambia 1

MIDDLE EAST TAGREED ALROUILI SAUDI ARABIA

Alrouili is a teacher, wife and mother of two children pursuing a master’s degree in English language and literature. She is entering her second year at St. Mary’s and is studying in the U.S. because, in order for her to earn a master’s, she has to attend a university in a country with English as its primary language. Alrouili misses her family most, especially her mother and husband. Being a mother, she had to adjust to car seat laws in the U.S., because in Saudi Arabia car seats are not used.

germany

belgium

india

turkey

costa rica

vietnam

angola iran zambia

indonesia

EAST ASIA ROSA JIHEUN HAN SOUTH KOREA

In South Korea, Han studies communications, which includes speech, English and drama studies. She chose to study in the U.S. because she wants to improve her English. In addition, Han’s school in South Korea is a Catholic school, so the religious community influenced her decision to study at St. Mary’s. She plans to return to the U.S. for graduate school. What she misses the most from Korea is the authentic rice. The rice in the U.S. tastes very different compared to the rice Han is used to in South Korea.

nigeria

jordan

eritrea burkina faso bolivia

jamaica

nited kingdom

china

thailand south africa

mexico

argentina new zealand

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SEDRICK YUDO NIGERIA

Yudo has been studying at St. Mary’s for four years.

He is in his third year and chose to study in the U.S. because his father earned his bachelor’s from Our Lady of the Lake. His family is back home in Nigeria, and he has not seen them in two years — flight costs can be discouraging for most international students.

What Yudo misses most from Nigeria is his favorite dish called garri. Yudo said what he had to adjust to the most was becoming more social in a friendly campus environment.

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Pre law fraternity hosts first panel discussion Phi Alpha Delta International was founded on November 8, 1902. Currently there are 207 law chapters nationwide.

DANIELLE SAENZ STAFF WRITER

Phi Alpha Delta, the pre-law fraternity, kicked off it’s fall semester of professional events by hosting Special Topics in Law, an event that included a panelist of three lawyers and two judges from the San Antonio area.

Fraternity members of the St. Mary’s and Texas State chapters asked the special guests questions about the field of law, law school and their overall experiences within law. Steven Lopez, from Steven A. Lopez law firm, was among the group of attorneys and judges who attended the event.

“I wish there was an organization like this around when I was an undergrad,” Lopez said.

“It would have made the choice [to study law] easier. Events like this help the members understand the field of law and it’s a way for them to make sure that law school is truly for them.”

The priority of the fraternity is to grow the bonds of brotherhood while helping its members decide if law school is for them by hosting speaker events, LSAT prep, study hours, various professional events and brotherhood events.

Javier Herrera, from Herrera law firm, is a personal injury lawyer who shares a firm with his family members. Herrera mentions the trials and tribulations of deciding to pursue a career in law.

“Law school is a big choice to make,” Herrera said. “It is not something you can

breeze through and get by without doing your reading or studying. It is a commitment that you must be prepared for.”

Phi Alpha Delta is an international fraternity that includes pre-law, law school and graduate law chapters. The purpose and mission of the fraternity is to bring prospectives together with those in the field of law as a community so they can connect in the area of law.

Over the past few years, the St. Mary’s chapter has been growing in membership, and it has put on several speaker events.

Though most of their events are private, they sometimes host public events open to the university.

Jamie Lee Denton, senior English major,

is currently the president of Phi Alpha Delta.

Denton and the other chapter officers hope to gain the interest of more pre-law students and keep putting on professional law events.

Many members said the organization gives them opportunities to network and ask questions about law.

Phi Alpha Delta is an open membership organization that allows any student of any major who is interested in the field of law to learn more about the various professions in law. Students interested in learning more about Phi Alpha Delta can attend the next meeting on Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. in UCB.

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Student government senators set foundations for the future TAMARA GARCIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The current Student Government Association (SGA) is not only looking at what it can do for students now but also what is can do for students in the future.

After a round of elections earlier in the semester, SGA now has 10 of its 12 senator positions filled.

Each classification has three senator representatives that work closely with the student body in and out of their classification to address issues that are on the minds of the students.

Luis Zaragoza, senior industrial engineering major and SGA president, is excited for what this year’s SGA can accomplish.

“We just had elections and pledged in our new members,” Zaragoza said. “All of our business comes from the students and I’m excited to see what our senators can accomplish this year.”

Now that most of the senator positions have been filled, the team is ready to get to work for the students.

“We are really getting down to training our new senators,” Zaragoza said.

“Communication and empowerment are two words that mostly describe our training.

We want to make sure we are communicating with our senators and officers.”

In addition to the executive officers, SGA also has four committees dealing with academic affairs, enrollment management, student life, and spirits and tradition.

“We also have the ability to create ad hoc committees through out the year. We don’t have any currently, but that’s one of the things we hope to change this year because we feel that there is something lacking particularly to external affairs and media management.”

Senators have already been given and completed assignments of talking to students and discussing what are some of

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One of our goals is we really want to stick down foundations for future SGAs. We want to make sure our relationships are standing year to year.”

Luis Zaragoza SGA president

the concerns they have.

After speaking directly to students about their concerns, the senators address the issues one by one in their weekly meetings.

Each senator offers a different perspective from the different students they spoke to.

The next step in the process, according to Zaragoza, is to devise a proposal for what SGA hopes to accomplish regarding a particular issue brought to their attention.

“We’ve been getting a lot of feedback from the students about the printing system. It’s not the process that bothers people. The process is great. The main issue with the

printing system this year is the pricing,” Zaragoza said.

“First of all, the pricing went from 5 cents to 10 cents per page. [The students] would like to have the system we have now with the payment characteristics of last year,” Zaragoza said.

Several other issues have been discussed by the senators but one of the other most frequently discussed is inclusivity and more involvement on campus, according to Zaragoza.

“One of the big issues that people are talking about is inclusivity as in more involvement and life for campus,” Zaragoza said. “So many students want to see more events...A lot of don’t hear [about events].”

One of the main goals Zaragoza has for SGA is to plan for the future of SGA. “One of our goals is we really want to stick down foundations for future SGAs,” Zaragoza said. “We want to make sure our relationships are standing year to year.”

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CONTACT INFORMATION Located on the second floor of the university center in room 249. phone: 210-436-3403 St. Mary’s University Box #84 email: sga@stmarytx.edu

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leader at the time and was super great at training me. Just this past retreat, I was the music head. I picked the music, coordinated the songs and lead the praise and worship.”

Brother Jose, the minister for spiritual development, is responsible for providing programs that target specific groups in the university community in order to foster inner growth.

One of the ways this is accomplished is by having retreats. These retreats allow inner growth, group activities, prayer and reflection.

“By the end of the weekend, they have grown together,” Brother Jose said. “They’re journeying together and accompanying each other. They have a sense of, ‘Hey, I’m not the only one going through these struggles. I’m not the only one who is facing doubts, who is facing lack of faith, who is facing a challenge to my spiritual life.’”

Brother Jose mentioned that the primary objective is to grow as a person, and get a different perspective on life and others.

“The big goal is to reflect on those relationships on yourself, others and God. It’s more of an awakening to the gift of life that God gave us and to view life as a beautiful thing,” Brother Jose said.

“There is no traditional hierarchy at the awakening. It is a peer-to-peer dynamic that is organized by students for students, Brother Jose said.

Senior international relations major Casey Dunn, recalled the weekendlong event.

“You don’t really hear too much about Rattler Awakening,” Dunn said. “You just know that it’s amazing. I think that’s the magic. You don’t know what’s happening, and you don’t know what’s going to happen. That pushes you to be more open to it. It pushes you forward. It’s all around about moving forward, and I feel that’s what other people feel is missing from other retreats.”

Kellie Cantu, junior psychology major, mentioned her experience going to her first Rattler Awakening this year. Cantu felt the most rewarding aspect of the retreat was getting closer to her faith. She plans on being staff for next semester in order to help newcomers find the same fulfillment that she has.

“It was a beautiful and wonderful experience,” Cantu said. “I’m so glad my dear friend encouraged me to go. Words can’t even describe how wonderful it was. I highly recommend and encourage everyone to experience it at least once in their life. It can make a difference.”

Rattler Awakening is the largest volunteer retreat program at St. Mary’s. It is a part of a larger family of retreat teams throughout the state of Texas. Registration for Rattler Awakening XX opens Spring semester 2016.

There is a fee of $75 with a chance for a partial or even a full scholarship. Every St. Mary’s student is allowed to go once as a retreat participant and any future participation must involve volunteering with the staff.

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UPCOMING EVENTS These events were found on the official university calendar. For more information visit the official St. Mary’s website.

RED MASS October 8

Members of the legal community encourage others to attend their mass.

MID SEMESTER BREAK October 9-12

As students finish up their midterms, they can expect to receive a three day weekend break

RATTLER MADNESS October 15

Men and Women’s basketball team prepares for their season. Expect food, games, and prizes.

Free lance writers generate club on campus Students receive the oppurtunity to improve their writing skills as well as enjoy their passion for writing. An English professor and students start new organization.

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A professor in the English and communication studies department, Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill along with a several students have started a new club on campus for those who write during their free time.

The newfound club has met four times so far and is eager to gain new members.

Kristine Gonzales, senior English communications major, said she enjoyed herself when she attended one of the gatherings.

“At this point in the semester, things are boiling over for a lot of students, so to have

2015 ALUMNI DINNER October 16

Held at the Omni Hotel in downtown San Antonio, distinguished alumni are recognized with awards and dinner.

GOELZ SPEAKER SERIES October 20

Greehey school of business has business professionals speak to students about success in the field.

Free lance writers club gathering for their meeting. | Courtesy of Bianca Pardo

one hour to focus on my personal thoughts and writing is a grounding experience,” Gonzales said. “I highly recommend it.” The members that regularly attend also volunteer to bring snacks to make the gathering more communal.

Hill suggested that any students, even outside of the English literature, speech and communications department attend the gatherings in order to get more practice on their writing.

“It is important for students to write well if you want a job in the future,” Hill said. According to her, this experience is different than writing alone or in the classroom.

“I think writing can be lonely and sometimes you need to bounce an idea off of someone, sometimes you need to test out if a verb works or if the syntax of a sentence is working,” Hill said.

“It’s really quite helpful and encouraging because writing can be discouraging at times, but to have someone there or to have people to meet helps writers be more productive and gives them an opportunity to share their ideas,” said Hill.

The founding members Genesis Calderon, senior English literature and psychology major, Valerie Seanz, senior English language arts major, along with two other graduate students Bianca Pardo and Breanne Pardo approached Hill about starting the club and came up with a unique name for it.

The club’s name was inspired by the

fictional books “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien. They all decided to name it The Shire Writing Club because this is the name of the region the main character’s hometown is in.

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To have one hour to focus on my personal thoughts and writing is a grounding experience.”

Kristine Gonzales senior English communication arts

The founding members and Dr. Hill are excited to begin the RSO process through the university and to see new faces in future gatherings.

“We are informal and if anyone has any questions they can feel free to contact myself, Bianca, Breanne or Genesis,” Hill said. They meet every Friday at 2 p.m.

SHIRE WRITING CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill, P.H.D. English and Communication Studies Chaminade Tower Room 416 mhill@stmarytx.edu

LAW GRAD DINNER October 23

Distinguished law student alumni are recognized at the Marriot Rivercenter for all of their acheivements.

STMU 5K RUN October 25

The annual 5k run helps benefit the Neighborhood Place. Pets are allowed. so feel free to bring your furry friends.

SLEEPING BAG WEEKEND October 25

High school seniors spend their weekend on campus and also get to go to the Riverwalk and explore SA.

KARAOKE TUESDAYS November 3

Karaoke nights are held every Tuesday at the Pub. Come sing your heart

out with some friends.

TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS November 4

Students can show off their knowledge by participating in trivia games with other students.

RATTLER SPIRIT THURSDAY November 5 St. Mary’s tradition means wearing blue and gold every Thursday of the academic year for school spirit.

VETERANS DAY CONCERT November 11

Vetrans are celebrated by the music department. Music department pays tribute to former military members.

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Midori Gonzalez - Features Editor Summer has ended and fall is officially here, meaning it is time to get all the fall essentials such as cardigans, riding boots and scarves.

The best way to make a statement is to keep outfit selections simple, but bold. After all, minimalism is in. For a casual look to wear at school, opt for a dressy top, colored jeans and statement jewelry.

To transform this into a nighttime look, switch sandals for wedges and play up hair by curling or straightening it.

To stay warm while looking stylish, wear a long-sleeved white shirt, and add a scarf with a fun print such as floral. For bottoms, wear dark jeans and brown riding boots.

To spice up this outfit opt for a vest or a cardigan that matches accordingly. For those chilly nights out, forget the scarf and switch it for a pea coat.

Hats are the year-round accessory that can cover those bad hair days. Not only can it be fixed, but it can also help tame wild hair or cover nappy hair. Having a bad hair day is an easy fix.

Avoid baseball caps or

snapbacks. Instead, try a risky hat choice. Hats are perfect when there is not enough time to style hair or it can just be a chic look overall.

A popular trend emerging right now is the use of “shirt dresses.”

These shirt dresses look like a long sleeve shirt that has been extended into a dress.

The style varies, but often it is seen with a length that hits a little above the knee, and is a little longer on the backside. To really make this look pop, wear long gladiator sandals. To play it down a bit, consider Tory Burch sandals or white Vans.

Fall is the perfect time to experiment with colors, patterns and styles. Do not be afraid to take a leap of faith by wearing something adventurous.

As the cold weather quickly approaches, make sure to grab that Starbucks pumpkin spice latte and wear all the necessary essentials to stay warm and bundled up.

The best part about fall is that it is the season of bright and fun colors, so make sure to try a new style.

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Viola Davis makes history for women of color at Emmy’s

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Viola Davis made Emmy Award history on Sept. 20 as the first black woman to be awarded Outstanding Lead Actress in a drama series for her role as Annalise Keating from the hit show, “How to Get Away with Murder.”

She started her acceptance speech with a Harriet Tubman quote, “In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful, white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line, but I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line.”

The rest of her speech focused on the

importance of giving roles to women of color. “You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there,” Davis said.

She even made a jab that referenced the comment that New York Times TV critic Alessandra Stanley made about Davis being, “less classically beautiful.” Davis also acknowledged black actresses who help bring more diversity to the screen such as Taraji P. Henson, Kerry Washington and Gabrielle Union.

Not only did she make history by winning this award, but it is also important to note that this was Davis’ first ever Emmy nomination. She also won a SAG award earlier this year for the same role.

The last time Davis was nominated for an award was in the 2008 Academy

Awards for her debut as Mrs. Miller in the film “Doubt.”

This is also not the first time Davis has spoken out about the importance of diversity. In several interviews, she has discussed the need for more roles for women of color.

The reaction to her speech has created an emotional and positive response from the majority of viewers worldwide. Others, like actress Nancy Lee Grahn, tweeted about how Davis should have talked about all women, not only women of color. Aside from this backlash, Davis is grateful for the type of excitement and positivity her speech brought audiences everywhere, she told People Magazine.

“I think the most surprising thing is the

impact it’s made on people’s lives,” Davis said. “That it wasn’t just, ‘Oh, you made a really good speech.’ It really is, it meant a lot in people’s lives and kind of transforming them and shifting them just a little bit.”

Davis hoped to continue inspiring young women of color through her acting.

“It’s not just the award,” Davis told Variety magazine. “It’s what it’s going to mean to young girls — young brown girls, especially.

When they saw a physical manifestation of a dream, I felt like I had fulfilled a purpose.”

Watch Davis in season two of “How to Get Away with Murder” on Thursday nights on ABC. The entirety of the first season can currently be found on Netflix.

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Historic San Antonio artistic performances pave way for entertainment in city Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center continues enriching San Antonio’s diverse history by bringing in wonderful entertaining acts portraying the city’s culture.

JASMINE BERMEJILLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

 The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, from Sept. 25-27, performed an original dance piece named “Nuestras Raices,” which drew inspiration from the renowned Juan Carlos Gaytan Rodriguez.

The notorious assistant director of the Ballet Folklorico of the University of Colima in Mexico helped choreograph a dance that would pay homage to all the women that have enriched women’s history in both San Antonio and Mexico. The Guadalupe Dance Company used the traditional Folklorico dance and dress alongside their trademark contemporary panache.

Although the company built up a popular repertoire, the “Nuestras Raices” production is different from any other performance.

This production is set to the musical accompaniment of the Mariachi Azteca de America. In the opening piece, the audience enjoyed the storyline of the Mexican lineage and its roots.

Named “Danzas Aztecas,” the dancers from the Guadalupe Dance Company created an image of how the indigenous cultures mixed and formed the many subcultures that exist today, all tracing back to the root of Mexican lineage.

“Danzas Aztecas” is followed by the “Matlachines” piece, which represents one

of the most important dances of Mexico, influenced heavily by Christianity.

The dancers then changed into the traditional China Poblana costume to perform the company’s next piece, “Bailes de la Independencia.” Some iconic figures of the Mexican revolution like Adelita Valentina and Marieta and Juana Gallo were represented in the following piece named “La Revolucion.”

The fifth dance, named “La Villita,” tied things back to the city by telling the history of downtown San Antonio and three of its most influential women.

Singer and actress Rosita Fernandez, dance instructor Berta Almaguer and labor organizer Emma Tenayuca would surely be proud of the vibrant performance done in their honor.  To conclude the astonishing “Nuestras Raices” production, the Guadalupe Dance Company performed the well-known “Festival del Mariachi” that cloaks the streets of San Antonio as it serves as one of the most beloved symbols of Mexican culture.

Coordinators at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center are hoping to continue bringing in more diverse entertainment acts to the city in the years to come.

KEEP UP WITH EVENTS AT THE GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Located on 723 S. Brazos St. San Antonio, TX 78207 phone: (210) 271-3151 website: guadalupeculturalarts.org open: M-F, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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San Antonio eateries raise the bar in sports entertainment for fans this season FATSO’S SPORTS GARDEN

1704 BANDERA RD. SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228 Sunday-Thursday: 11a.m.- 12 a.m. | Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.

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Fatso’s Sports Garden is the ideal family-friendly place to catch the season’s best games.

Not only is the main dining area spacious enough for large parties, the venue includes outdoor patios and sanded areas for beach volleyball. Fatso’s is an excellent locale for clean cut American cuisine, featuring wings, special sauces, burgers, beers and more.

HIGH VELOCITY RESTAURANT 23808 RESORT PKWY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259 Monday-Sunday: 5 p.m.- 2 a.m.

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Stationed inside the glitzy JM Marriott Resort and Spa, High Velocity is an upscale sports bar prime for watching any sports event. Containing 120-foot-long high-def video walls, private booths and lounges, the ambiance is equitible to actually attending a sporting event. Velocity’s focus on Texas teams makes it the perfect place to showcase Texas pride.

THE LION & ROSE BRITISH PUB 842 N.W. LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216 Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.

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With an authentic British pub atmosphere, the Lion & Rose promotes socializing as well as eating and drinking, featuring an array of British dishes and beers, such as Sheperd’s Pie and Boddingtons beer. Weekdays are filled with events such as open mic nights events, karaoke, darts, live music nights and, of course, TV’s covering the best sports events.

OJOS LOCOS SPORTS CANTINA

5809 N.W. LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78238 Sunday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. | Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.

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Founded back in 2010 with a target demographic of Latino men, Ojos Locos strives to attain a “man cave” atmosphere. It offers HD TVs broadcasting sports year-round, specifically Latin American soccer, along with Latin American beer and dishes, focusing mostly on Mexican-American cuisine, such as tacos, ceviche, nachos and tortilla soup.

THE ROO PUB BAR AND GRILL 19314 US-281 #109, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258 Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

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Inspired by ‘Aussie’ culture, The Roo Pub serves up food unique to both Australian and American cuisine, with the ambiance to match. Featuring a stocked bar with twenty beers on tap, a varied selection of liquor, unique cocktails, frozen drinks and a kitchen that stays open until the late hours, this bar is bound to be all around fun.

TWIN PEAKS

103 SW LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78245 Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.

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Originating in Lewisville, Texas, Twin Peaks is a Texas-bred chain of sports bars known for their waitresses who exhibit wilderness log themed costumes, and southwest, southern and general American cuisine. With 38 locations across 17 states and a slogan like, “Eats.

Drinks. Scenic Views.” No one can go wrong with this locale.

OCTOBER EVENTS IN SAN ANTONIO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT LA VILLITA

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

LUMINARIA

BUD LIGHT HALLOWEEN FEST

Oct. 24-25 La Villita Historic Arts Village

Oct. 9-11 San Antonio River Walk

Oct. 23-24 Multiple locations around the city

Oct. 31 San Antonio River Walk

Dia de los Muertos will feature traditional art and culture, along with live music and entertainment. Performed at the Arneson River Theater along the River Walk, live entertainment will include a living altar, dancing, drumming, live poetry and Day of the Dead art. This event will expose attendees to the San Antonio cultural spirit, as well as the presence of the creative community through various mediums.

There will be several vendors displaying tents full of special items that will perk up any wardrobe or home, so if looking for unique jewelry, arts and crafts, go to the River Walk during the weekend of Oct. 9.

The best of San Antonio’s artisan crafts designers and creators offering the best in South Texas art will be present at one time for these nights only; the event will not be one to miss.

Luminaria is a free showcase of multiple art disciplines such as light shows, dancing, singing, poetry and paintings. The event is mostly outdoors with various exhibits being shown in downtown San Antonio, and the San Antonio Museum of Art. Whether going for the event, or just to stroll on the River Walk, everyone is sure to see amazing and creative art pieces from artists representing different parts of the world.

This free event on the River Walk includes live music, a costume contest and a parade.

Costume contest registry is from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and the winner receives a $1000 prize. Afterwards, there will be a parade of Halloween themed floats. The parade starts at 9:00 p.m., ending around 10:30 p.m. Head downtown expecting great fun.

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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK

GROUPON For students who want to spend time off campus and get fit without spending a fortune or signing up for a membership or years worth of classes then head to groupon.com.

Groupon offers many coupons for a variety of things. Easily managed by category, location and price, it is easy to find coupons like 75 percent off one month of crossfit or hot yoga as well as cycling classes, spa packages, massages and more.

Groupon also offers coupons for personal training sessions, jiu-jitsu classes, fun runs and competitive races.

Students can also discover great options for local eateries and healthy eating. Many local companies also offer coupons for weekly juice cleanses.

Groupon is dedicated to connecting “local commerce, increasing consumer-buying power while driving more business to local merchants through price and discovery.”

The website is dedicated to costumer satisfaction and has high standards along with the “Groupon Promise” ensuring costumer satisfaction.

EDITOR: ALLIE BEEDLE / @RATTLERALLIE

STDs plague uninformed college students ALLIE BEEDLE SPORTS EDITOR

Many students avoid the topic, are uncomfortable with an in-depth conversation and are all together uneducated, but when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STD) students cannot afford to be timid.

Statistics show that one in four college students have an STD and many are completely unaware. Many students believe that STDs are visible to the naked eye, but this is a false notion. Researchers say that 80 percent of people who have an STD experience no noticeable symptoms and are unlikely to approach their doctors.

All students are at risk of contracting an STD, but studies show over 45 percent of college freshmen who are under the influence of alcohol fail to consider the usage of contraceptives and 15 percent of these students contracted and/or spread an STD with 7 percent being unaware of their condition. STDs can be contracted through any form of sexual activity including vaginal, anal and oral sex.

The first step in helping to stop this epidemic on college campuses is educating all students. College is a time of learning and growing, but without the proper tools students can make life-altering mistakes.

The most common STDs on college campuses are human papillomavirus or HPV, which can cause genital warts but not always. HPV can also cause cervical cancer in women. The second most common is chlamydia, which, if left untreated, can cause permanent damage for both men and women. Fortunately, chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics, but only if caught

early on.

The third most common STD is genital herpes. Genital herpes affects almost one in five college students across the nation.

It is not curable, and, once contracted, will be with a person for life. Symptoms can include redness and multiple blisters around the genital area.

The best and most effective way to avoid contracting an STD is of course to abstain from having any sexual intercourse.

The second best way to avoid contracting an STD is to use proper protection every time. The National College Health Assessment Survey found that only 54 percent of college students consistently used condoms during intercourse and only a staggering 4 percent used condoms during oral sex. Studies show that 87 percent of men know how to use a condom correctly and 70 percent believe they should carry one at all times “just in case,” but only 60 percent of women know how to use a condom correctly and 60 percent of them said they would still have sex even if their partner refused to wear a condom. Even then, condoms are not 100 percent effective in preventing STDs. Men and women who are sexually active should be tested regularly for STDs. Sexually active females aged 25 years or younger should be tested every year for chlamydia, which can affect the ability to have children. Students should also take advantage of the HPV vaccination, which is a widely available form of protection.

It is important when becoming a sexually active adult to discuss safe sex with partners and be sure everyone is on the same page and has a strong understanding of what safe sex means.

FACTS: STDS About 50 percent of all STDs occur in people under the age of 25 There are at least 141 STDs, many of which are incurable Untreated STDs can cause chronic pain, infertility, cancer and death 1 in 5 people living with HIV in the U.S. doesn’t know they are positive 75 percent of women and 50 percent of men who have chlamydia have no symptoms

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H E A LT H Y S N A C K S : F O R S T U DY B R E A K S Step back from the books, bring your friends and spend some time relaxing and making quick, delicious and nutritious snacks.

TRAVIS BOWLES COPY EDITOR

BEST PART OF WAKING UP TRAIL MIX 1/2 cup chocolate covered coffee beans 3/4 cup white chocolate pieces 1 cup seedless raisins 2 cups premade flavored almond

AVACADO DILL VEGGIE DIP 1 large avocado 1 cup plain greek yogurt, can also use sour cream but not as healthy 1/2 tablespoon dill 1/2 teaspoon celery salt In a blender, food processor or by hand, blend avocado with yogurt until completely smooth.

Mix in dill and celery salt. Serve chilled. Can use pita chips or veggies like carrots, parsnips, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes or bell pepper.

SWAMP SMOOTHIES 2 frozen bananas 1 cup ice 1 1/2 cups packed, chopped kale 3 tablespoons cacao nibs 2 tablespoons cacao powder 1 1/2 cup milk, rice or soy milk also works Blend everything together and enjoy. This allows for easy variations such as using different fruits, fresh or frozen, different types of greens other than kale like spinach, dandelion greens or any leafy green mix and using protein powder instead of the cacao powder and nibs. Can also use different flavors of yogurt instead of cacao powder and nibs, just use a bit less milk and ice.

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Men’s and Women’s doubles dominate regional tournament ALLIE BEEDLE SPORTS EDITOR

Senior Brien Galon and junior Adam Dockery along with senior Jamie Lee Denton and sophomore Kaylin Kruseman are headed to the Small College Nationals in South Carolina in October after wining the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Regional Tournament; Dockery and Galon as well as Denton and Kruseman in doubles play and Denton in singles.

Kruseman and Denton dominated the competition at the ITA regional tournament propelling them to the national tournament as well. The final round came down to two St. Mary’s teams.

Galon and Dockery battled out a close three-setter win against Cameron University

to grasp the USTA/ITA Regional Men’s Doubles Championship title.

“I’ve never been so excited seeing an opponent’s shot go in the net and it took a while for it to sink in,” Dockery said.

Galon and Dockery were not unaware of the enormous task they were taking on during the final round of the ITA regional tournament.

“Before the match I had never been so nervous in my entire life,” Galon said.

“There was so much on the line.”

During their final matchup Dockery and Galon faced severe heckling from Cameron’s benches, but overcame the negative shouting and attitudes, a feat they attributed to their dedicated teammates and fans.

“We have the best team and they all

helped us win that match, so that win was just as much their accomplishment as it was ours,” Galon said.

Coach Dausin’s reactions and her team’s professionalism and respect were admirable and a clear example of the character values St. Mary’s instills in its athletic teams.

Dockery and Galon are men’s tennis’

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I’ve never been so excited seeing an opponent’s shot go in the net.”

Adam Dockery senior, accounting major

first representatives at the national championship level.

“I feel like it’s definitely knocked

down some barriers for the program,” Dockery said.

Women’s tennis’ doubles team of Jamie Lee Denton and Kaylin Kruseman are also headed to South Carolina. Denton will also be competing for the national title in singles.

The national appearance will be a first for all four players.

“It feels incredible,” Dockery said. “It’s something that, for the team as a whole, has been a goal.”

All of the team is excited to be reaching such high goals this season and is more than prepared to represent in South Carolina.

“Whether I’m representing my team at the national tournament or representing my team in a scrimmage, it is all the same to me,” Galon said. “It is always an honor to wear the gold and blue.”

Rattler volleyball struggles with mental game and coming together on court After continuous struggles on the court Rattler volleyball is assessing their play and working to improve team chemistry on the court.

ALLIE BEEDLE SPORTS EDITOR

Despite the tireless efforts of the Rattler volleyball team it continues to struggle with a 1-6 conference record and 3-12 overall record with a 1-2 record at home.

“Our biggest issue is getting our team chemistry to translate on the court,” Maddi King, sophomore international business major, said. “We are all great friends and get along well, but we are not exactly gelling on the court.”

Lauren Holman, senior, agreed that in recent games, while their athletic ability is

that’s not how you win games. When our physical game is there, we struggle with our mental one.”

The Rattlers are not letting the numbers bring them down though and are continuing to work hard and hope to turn the season around quickly.

“We’ve had a lot of talks and we are taking it one day at a time,” King said. “We all want to be very nice to each other and

sometimes that makes it hard to hold each other accountable.”

The Rattlers have fallen to 0-3 shutouts to their last three opponents, A&M Kingsville, Newman and Arkansas Fort Smith.

Senior Jenna Paul who led the team with six kills and said after the loss that the Rattlers are focusing on morale at this point.

“We can’t look back, we need to focus on the task at hand and take each game with

fresh eyes,” Paul said.

Paul also agreed with her teammates that one of the most important aspects of the game is team chemistry calling it a “huge factor” in any sport.

Time is fortunately on their side and the Rattlers have 14 games to play before the conference tournament begins in late November. The team is hopeful after recent meetings they can turn it around.

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We can’t look back, we need to focus on the task at hand and take each game with fresh eyes.”

Jenna Paul senior, entrepreneurial studies major

never in question, they struggle with the mental component of the game.

“I just think we aren’t playing as a team,” Holman said. “We only do in spurts, but

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Scorers #3 Brittney Lacek

#6 Kristal Williams

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#7 Jack Verth #10 Alex Gonzalez #14 Aaron Dunks

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Men’s golf finishing fall season with bright outlook for upcoming spring semester CARLIE AKINA & ALLIE BEEDLE

CONTRIBUTING WRITER & SPORTS EDITOR

The men’s golf team, who has only one tournament left during their fall season, has strived for consistency throughout.

The team has experienced a lot of individual successes with athletes like sophomore Ben Arnett posting a 219 earning sixth place at the Ryan Palmer Invite and senior John Cadarola placing in the top 20 at the DII National Preview.

Caldora explained how this past season helped them get back into a rhythm.

“It proved that we’re a contending team, we have a lot of potential, we just need to perform,” Caldora said.

Arnett described how the upcoming offseason fitness and workouts will be crucial for doing well in the spring.

“We do a lot of work on our core, legs and hips since those are the muscles we use the most,” Arnett said.

Coach Massoletti also agreed on the importance of off-season fitness and the toll long seasons can take on an athlete’s body.

“It’s a lot on our guys,” Massoletti said.

“They have to be disciplined and continue to work hard so we can improve as a team.”

Massoletti understands too well the pressures and strain long golf seasons can bring. Massoletti was a NCAA Division II Second Team All-American at California State University, Chico before transferring to Texas A&M. After receiving his bachelor’s in 2008, he turned professional and competed on multiple professional tours, including

the Adams Tight Lies Tour, Hooters Tour, Canadian Tour and Northern California Professional Tour. He made 12 of 19 professional cuts and studied under world-renowned short-game instructor Marius Filmalter.

Massoletti then started coaching on the collegiate level as a volunteer assistant at St. Edward’s in 2011 for two years before coming to the Rattlers program to coach both men’s and women’s golf.

Massoletti not only encourages his team but also works right along side them to ensure they are reaching their full potential.

This includes doing the workouts and fitness training with his team.

Caldora acknowledged that by training with them “coach knows exactly what we go through, and it helps strengthen our relationship.”

Arnett described his coach’s unordinary methods as helping to remind them that he is constantly on their team and wants them to succeed. Arnett described Coach Massoletti as an important “part of the team, he’s our leader, and it reminds us that we are not alone through any of it.”

The season has been a bright one for the team placing second out of 13, 12th out of 22 and 15th out of 24 in their fall tournaments.

The most recent tournament saw Arnett card a 146 for 36th place overall, red shirt junior Alex Bissaro turned in the team’s top scores in the final round with back to back 75s to take 71st place and senior Javier Villanueva tied for 83rd.

The Rattlers next tournament will be the Midwestern State Invitational on Oct. 19, the last of their fall season.

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