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A S T. M A R Y ’ S P U B L I C AT I O N S I N C E 1 9 2 4 Vol. 106 | Issue 7 | March 7, 2018 | San Antonio, Texas

ENTERTAINMENT

NEWS

LITTLE WOMEN: BIG VOICES, BIG ACT JANICE RODRIGUEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The St. Mary’s theatre department worked in conjunction with the music department to bring to life a rendition of award-winning Broadway musical “Little Women.” Like any production, a lot of time and preparation went into the stagecraft and musicality behind this type of art. The musical’s brilliant cast of 13 actors, in addition to the theater technicians, created artistry from the page and took it to the stage, launching its opening night on March 2.

The production’s opening night has given director George Kendall, visiting drama professor, time to reflect on his work and see where the past several months of planning took him. In this worked not-so-perfect world, the cast and crew

worked not-so-perfect world, the cast and crew diligently to make his vision come alive.

“The biggest challenge is to always ensure the story is being told clear[ly] to the audience,” he said.

The goal of each performance is to move the audience in such a manner that they no longer feel like audience members but as if they are characters within the show itself. Each musical number will tell a story and the production’s finale will draw audience members into the individual storylines of each character. This group effort will show how crucial each role is to the overall theme of the musical.

Students shouldn’t let the name fool them; “Little Women” is a compelling story with a strong female lead who aspires to be a writer. This operatic tragedy will have students at the edge of their seats with several plot twists and turns.

Eva Alpar who plays Jo March, shares her excitement about being part of the play.

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“When I first found out I was going

to play Jo March, I was completely shocked! I am a sophomore so I was convinced I would get, at most, a supporting role. Taking on this role was a dream come true.

Jo is a truly amazing person and I like to think I made Louisa May Alcott proud. The adventure of discovering who Jo March is to me was amazing and I am so humbled to have had the opportunity to bring this character to life.”

PG. 3

Supreme Court decision’s effect on DACA. CENTER

Eva Alpar sophomore music education (voice) major CONTINUED ON PG. 12

PG. 8

A look into San Antonio’s tricentennial celebration.

LIFESTYLE

PG. 10 Skin care routine recommendations for guys.

St. Mary’s students perform a scene of “Little Women” at the Treadway Recital Hall during the first act on opening night. | Photo by Natalia Zuniga

SPORTS

Laziness: the main culprit of St. Mary’s parking problem Natalia

Zuniga

PHOTO EDITOR

The parking situation for residents on campus is usually the worst, especially for those who live in Lourdes and Anthony Frederick. Students from surrounding residence halls such as Founders and John Donohoo tend to park in Lots N and Q,

which are directly in front of Lourdes and Anthony Frederick, even though parking is available for both dorms near their own buildings. What most residents in Lourdes tend to see are students from Founders parking in lot N because it’s closer to their residence hall than Lot R, the parking lot directly behind Dougherty.

Overall, when speaking to residents, they all had similar opinions that there is not enough parking near the residence

halls that need it. Lourdes receives the most complaints, according to particular residents.

“It’s evident that the Lourdes parking lot is not large enough for the amount of people living in Lourdes,” said Ashley Perez, sophomore biology major.

Most residents in those halls pointed out that the hardest time to find parking is CONTINUED ON PG. 6

PG. 14 Coach Clay talks about the women’s basketball team

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EDITOR: SAMANTHA SALAZAR | @STMURATTLERNEWS | MARCH 7, 2018

Presentation calls attention to human trafficking VICTORIA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

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Last week, St. Mary’s hosted a presentation entitled “Modern Day Slavery: Human Trafficking in Southwest Texas.” This presentation was significant because San Antonio is the U.S. city with the highest amount of human trafficking.

This presentation was put together by Dr. James Greenaway, the chair of the philosophy department, and Tegan Nelson, assistant director of civic engagement. The presentation was meant to inform students, faculty and the community of the atrocities going on in San Antonio neighborhoods, the state of Texas and the United States, but was also meant as an act of love and support to those who are or have been in this situation.

Greenaway introduced the event, reminding listeners of human dignity and value and how human trafficking is an assault on the basic right of human life by treating people as commodities with finite value. He then turned the discussion over to Rosie Martinez, victim unit director of Hidalgo County district attorney’s office.

Martinez has worked firsthand with trafficking and smuggling victims, working alongside law enforcement training units to better handle these human trafficking situations and create more resources like shelters for victims. She reminded the audience that this is not just a Mexican or an

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“Carol” shares her story. | Photo by Natalia Zuniga

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Chuck Paul demonstrates the different levels of pimps with Tegan Nelson.| Photo by Natalia Zuniga

American issue but a global issue, as many people from around the world have been smuggled in through southern Texas. In the future, she hopes to see more cohesiveness at the community, state and federal level, as well as awareness and identification for trafficking victims.

The second speaker was Charles “Chuck” Paul, a consultant, private investigator and advocate, as well as a former U.S. customs officer on the border with both federal and state experience. Paul defined the difference between human trafficking and smuggling, with the latter involving a crime in which the victim is not being coerced whereas the former is the exact opposite, going against the victim’s will. Each of these classifications creates completely different situations and how they are handled. Paul also went on to elaborate about the complexities of human trafficking, offering statistics. His key point was that citizens must take action to help the situation by reporting suspicious activity, familiarizing themselves with the warning signs and alerting law enforcement.

Both Martinez and Paul talked about Common Thread, a grant awarded by the Texas State Office of the Governor and is being facilitated by BCFS Health and Human Services, which will provide around-theclock services to those who are survivors of human trafficking. Centro Seguro is also a 24-hour resource for sex-trafficked teens and has just been opened in San Antonio, the first in the United States to provide this service.

The presentation concluded with Carol, a survivor of human trafficking who shared her moving story with the audience. Her testimony brought a vivid reality to the previous speakers’ words, but also brought hope that there can be many more thriving survivors like Carol if help and resources are present.

In light of Carol’s story, Paulina Murguia, junior English major, believes the presentation was an important step in enacting change.

“I felt that this was important because as people with rights and a voice, we are able to go to our student government or state representatives ... to organize events that will help prevent and bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking,” she said.

“It taught me that it is also important to be aware of the ways we can help as human beings by volunteering and speaking up.”

Frances Bendele, freshman English major, found the presentation to be an eyeopening experience. “[It] opened my eyes to how dark and manipulating people can be towards others when it comes to getting money,” said Bendele.

This presentation was not only informative but also inspiring, educating the audience about this issue happening in this very country while calling for them all to be better citizens and help their community, state and country by being aware and helping those who have been involved in human trafficking.

People’s Law School offers advice to the public VICTORIA SALDANA STAFF WRITER

The St. Mary’s School of Law, in partnership with the San Antonio Bar Foundation, held the 24th Annual People’s Law School in the law classrooms last month. The event was free and open to the public with no pre-registration required, and started at 9 a.m. with a general session held by attorney Steven Medina.

Medina began by outlining some basics on documentation and authentication to wills and power of attorneys. He stressed the importance of people having their personal paperwork in order and communicating with their family about their wishes for the future. In accordance with this sentiment, attendees were given a packet of the most common and up-to-date documentation that would be covered in the sessions, which they could refer back to when dealing with issues in the future.

This event allowed people within the

community to seek the legal counseling they needed from local attorneys, who were willing to answer questions many of the attendees may not otherwise gain access to.

Through this event, along with many others hosted each year, St. Mary’s has integrated itself into the community and has given back to those in it.

Valerie Miles, a member of the surrounding community who attended the session covering wills and power of attorneys, considered the presentations to be accessible and helpful.

“It was very easy for me to come to St. Mary’s because it’s in my community and easy to get to,” she said.

The event was organized by law students with the hopes of reminding themselves of their community and remembering to give back as they become professionals.

The event allowed attendees to witness at least four sessions going on until noon, as it was broken into three sections with three classes per section. The topics of

these sections spanned from guardianship and marriage to immigration law and social security, depending on the attendees’ concerns. In these sessions, attendees were led through documentation, specifics of the law and policy surrounding each topic, and were offered the ability to ask questions about the specifics of any situation they were in.

Maria Herrera, another member of the surrounding community, found the presentations to be beneficial and helpful in beginning a legal endeavor.

“I’m grateful [St. Mary’s] is doing this because it lets me get some answers to the steps I need to take later on,” she said.

The People’s Law School event allowed people to seek the answers to their real-life questions, which otherwise may have gone unanswered or may have taken a lot of money to get answered. It seemed a valuable resource to many and is thankfully another staple of St. Mary’s as a way to give back to the community.

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POLICE BLOTTER FEB/MARCH 2017

FEB. 19 Burglary of a motor vehicle reported at the Center for Legal and Social Justice.

Case is active.

FEB. 21 Terroristic threat reported in St. Louis Hall.

Case is closed - administrativley.

FEB. 23 Public intoxication reported in the AT&T Center for Information Technology.

Cleared by arrest - custodial.

FEB. 23 Simple assault reported in the University Center.

Case is active.

FEB. 23 Theft reported in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building.

Case is active.

FEB. 24 Criminal trespassing and possession of marijuana reported in the AT&T Center for Information Technology.

Case is active.

FEB. 28 Assault - physical contact (simple assault) and dating violence reported in Dougherty Hall.

Case is active.

MARCH 1 Harassment reported in Treadaway Hall.

Case is active.

MARCH 12 Theft of $750-$2,500 reported in St. Louis Hall.

Case is active MARCH 1 Possession of drug paraphernalia reported in John Donohoo Hall.

Cleared by arrest - citation.

Perigueux maintenance issues spark resident complaints because of untimely work orders SAMANTHA SALAZAR NEWS EDITOR

Residents of Perigueux Hall have shared recent complaints regarding different types of maintenance issues occurring throughout the residence hall. The complaints range from problems with the floorboards to issues when submitting work orders.

One resident of Perigueux has experienced consistent problems with water leaking from the ceiling. The water leaks reached a point of severity that the student was forced to relocate to another residence hall while the room was receiving maintenance.

James Villarreal, director of residence life, faults the leaking issues on the design of the air handling system.

“The ceiling was an unfortunate situation based on the air handling system and the way that it was designed,” he said. “It sits up on the roof and the way some of the drainage works and it worked its way down [in] a way they weren’t anticipating.”

Villarreal asserts that these maintenance issues occur with any new building and even occurred when Founders opened in 2009.

“I am aware of all those issues. We’ve been aware of those issues, so it’s a good thing,” he said. “That means we know about it and can report it to the appropriate people and try to get them rectified.”

Another consistent complaint that Perigueux residents have is about the delay between submitting a work order and the actual completion of repairs.

Paola Diaz, senior engineering science major, has lived in Perigueux since August of 2017. Her overall experience has been good, except for the process students have

to go through to get something fixed in their rooms.

“I have friends that are currently having problems with their bathroom and they submitted a work order regarding an urgent issue and it was declined and then serviced about a week and a half later because the building can’t be fixed by school workers,” Diaz said. “[I]t has to be through the company that built the building.”

Villarreal explains that the delay in work orders has to do with differentiating between whether the issue is a warranty issue the construction company is responsible for or if it’s something the university is responsible for.

“It’s always within that first year that if anything goes wrong we have to look and see is that a warranty issue that the company has to do and they have to order parts for that to come in or is it a university responsibility,” Villarreal said. “So that does take some time in those situations.”

Julissa Cantu, junior political science major, has lived in Perigueux since it’s opening and has shared a couple of issues concerning the floors and outlets in her room.

“I’ve found some gaps between the wooden panels in my room where I’ll feel an empty space under my feet if I’m not wearing shoes,” she said. “At the beginning of the year, my roommates and I found that some of our outlets and cable connections were busted.”

Villarreal faults this issue with settling of the large building, explaining the process it takes to address issues that have to do with either the university or the contract company.

“The floorboard is just a settling of

the building. When you have a structure that large it’s going to be shifting,” he said.

“It’s certainly common for things like this to happen. We’re tracking it, [and] our facilities services staff is also tracking it to see i[f] this [is] just a one and done kind of thing or i[f] this [is] a systematic trend or something that’s a bigger issue that needs to be addressed.”

Although Cantu has encountered some issues with her dorm, she believes that living in Perigueux has been a quality experience.

“Perigueux has definitely been the best living experience I’ve had since I’ve started living on campus freshman year,” she said.

“It’s almost like living in an apartment off campus without the commute!”

Many of the residents of Perigueux connect the issues they experience to the tight deadline of the building’s opening.

Villarreal explains that the building was opened with everything it needed but that there are still items that need attention.

“It was built in a defined amount of time and we got it open in that time, but we want to make sure we’re staying on top of those things,” he said.

Villarreal encourages all students of any residence hall to report any issues so that it may be addressed in the proper manner.

In the meantime, maintenance has already been conducted over the semester break and more is planned for this summer.

“We will do some continual work in Perigueux [because we are] still [trying to get] it to where we want it to be,” he said.

U.S. Supreme Court provides reprieve to DACA recipients SAMANTHA SALAZAR NEWS EDITOR

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and its recipients have gotten a reprieve after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the Trump administration’s unusual request to bypass a federal appeals court. The DACA program, which was quickly approaching the March 5th deadline, will stay in place for now, giving DACA recipients a temporary reprieve and Congress more time to take action.

The Supreme Court’s decision will affect the 800,000 DACA recipients currently in the United States, which include a substantial population who are students at St. Mary’s.

According to a recent report from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, there are approximately 13,770 DACA renewals pending with expired DACA permits as of January 31, 2018.

The DACA program will continue to be available and reapplications will continue to be accepted. In the same USCIS report, it is reported that there are currently 21,950 DACA initial applications pending for approval. The program is currently in the court’s hands and will possibly see a decision from the appeals court this summer and a Supreme Court decision probably not until next year. However, for now, DACA will stay. As a university, St. Mary’s has offered a

multitude of resources and events aimed at assisting DACA recipients.

Most recently, the office of civic engagement hosted a Brown Bag Lunch— “Call your Congressperson” event, in which the St. Mary’s community had the opportunity to gather and call their respective officials about DACA. Tegan Nelson, assistant director of civic engagement, hosted the most recent “Call your Congressperson” event. Nelson, alongside Clare Acosta Matos, director of civic engagement, decided after the initial announcement regarding DACA that their office needed to be a part of the conversation.

“She and I decided that we needed to take action and students needed to take action especially since it’s so prevalent on this

campus,” she said.

A “Call your Congressperson” event was hosted last semester at Casa Maria and although there wasn’t a large turnout, the students who did attend found the experience to be empowering.

“They really enjoyed the event because they were with people doing it together and that encouraged them to participate,” she said. “Doing it individually was a little nerve-wrecking for them.”

Student empowerment is one of the many reasons that the office of civic engagement continues to host these types of events.

Especially in the case of DACA, Nelson stressed the importance of communicating with elected officials and how participating in the events gives students a voice.

Iliana Mallett, junior business management major, signs a banner in support of DREAMers.| Photo by Natalia Zuniga

“I think it’s really important because they are the ones representing us. We’re the ones who voted them in[to] office ... so it’s really important for them to know what we’re thinking and feeling and our responses [to] some issues,” she said. “They have their jobs because of us, so [they need to represent] what their people are thinking and desiring ... and they’re not going to know that unless we contact them.”

The office of civic engagement plans to have more “Call your Congressperson” events throughout the semester for DACA and other topics.

Megan Garcia, freshman political science major, attended the event and believes it to be a good stepping stone for enacting change.

“It’s important that our Congress people know that we do care about DACA recipients,” she said.

Any Ojeda, freshman political science major, participated in the event because she is passionate about DACA. “I believe that we’re all humans and that it’s important that legislators understand that and are able to see that we are ... constituents [just like] regular citizens,” she said. “It’s very important ... to protect all these children and all these young adults that have lived side-by-side with regular Americans.”

The Dean’s List for Fall 2017 Published: Spring 2018

UNDERGRADUATE LIST

Greehey School of Business Tanuja Singh, D.B.A., Dean HIGHEST HONORS

Juan Aguilar Maria Jose Alvarez Jocelyn Alvarez Bibian Guillermo J. Avelar Sebastian Avila Olivia Ryan Bachelet John Barr Allison J. Beatty Kaitlyn A. Bloch Cassandra C. Cantu Ethan M. Carlson Jennifer D. Cisneros Kelly C. Contreras Mateo Andres Cuenca Sarah Anne Foguth Alex G. Gavin Meghan E. Geraci Diana L. Gonzalez Rani Joy Goodland Diana Isabel Gutierrez Bianca M. Hernandez Alexander P. Joseph Anabel Faith Korrodi Colten J. Kraus Kaylin E. Kruseman Shelina Markose Cameron A. Martinez Rudy J.a. Martinez Ava Danielle Martinez

Lauren Alia Mlouhi Adan A. Morales Aime Navarrete Hannah Odom Ivis Maritza Palacios Hannah Rose Petersen Emily C. Pierson Ahmed H. Rabaan Angelica R. Rabago Darion D. Ramirez Samantha J. Ramos Jose E. Reyes Estefany E. Robledo Kimberly Rodriguez Yulissa A. Salazar Fernanda I. Sandoval Samuel E. Santos Miranda Silva Kimberly Simmons Christopher Sistrunk Ryan M. Smith Miguel A. Terrazas Arianna M. Thielen Irving Tochez Andrew J. Townsend Andrew Khoa Tran Alex Valdez Katelan D. Young

Namara S. Alalmai Andrew Alvarez Jackeline Amador Fernando A. Amans Gabriella Arteaga Alicia B. Castellanos Vanessa N. Chavez Danielle Renee Costly Nicholas D. Dauphine Cynthia S. Devine Pierre Elbayeh Luis Espinar Carina S. Gonzalez Karen A. Gonzalez Richard Kyle Green Nathalie M. Handal Oswaldo Hernandez Rachel Stephanie Jasso Sara Yoshi Jauregui Zacharie Johnson Maryam Shirin Khezri Kyler Chase Lambert

Sabrina C. Martinez Alexandria Martinez Clarissa G. Martinez Matthew Merrill Savannah Monterrey Magda Mayela Olivas Ruben G. Ramon Miranda N. Ramos Diana Rocha Ramos William E. Rybicki Enrrique Santa Cruz Quinton K. Smithwick Ilina Spasova Allison K. Surginer Cordero Jett Torres Tina Valdez Mark Joseph Vaporean Erina E. Varela Natalie K. Varnell Cordelia Villalpando Mattieu A. Williams Chengsi Zeng

Mauricio Albo Jessica Judith Avila Luis Bonilla Joshua C. Breard Shauntevia Brown Mei-Ling Camacho Isabel F. Cantu Giovanni D. Castillo Matthew DiCicco Taylor M. Durham Julio C. Espinoza Richard D. Flentie Marco A. Flores Jacqueline Flores Maribel N. Garcia Armando Garza Alexander R. Gee Taylor N. Germain Miranda Gonzales Phillip A. Gonzales Maria R. Gonzalez Aaron E. Gonzalez Daniela Gonzalez Vinicio Guerrero Rachel S. Gurinsky Jennifer Gutierrez Michael Hernandez Lauryn N. Hyde Jack Garth Kaiser

Dalton Pierce Kajs Madison King Megan E. Krippel Laura Valeria Lopez Brisa M. Marcelino Dashia L. Miles Anthony T. Millan Cody Caleb Miller Aylin Montes de Oca Maria G. Morales Eric M. Mudgett Maria B. Navarro Tania A. Olvera Dalia Husam Omar Morgan Playle Laura Sofia Ponce Luis A. Rodriguez Keith Roperes Chicago Joe Schuller Zyania Sofia Seijas Emily Grey Snedeker Rosa E. Sotelo Matthew J. Swartz Karla Elizabeth Tobias Leah Tovar Cristopher Valdez Marianna B. Vargas Gerardo Villarreal Paige Marie Weiss

HIGH HONORS

HONORS

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Christopher Frost, Ph.D., Dean HIGHEST HONORS

Abbygale Acevedo

Cameron C. Adelman

Gabriela Aquino Alyssa M. Almaguer Esmeralda Apodaca Sequoia N. Callahan Maria Cecilia Callejas Alejandro Carrillo Elisha Carrillo Maria Isabel Carrillo Antonio T. Coffee Danielle Cramberg Michael Andrew Cruz Christopher De La Rosa Mia D. Diaz Dominique Dominguez Caroline Louise Duhon Angelica Espinoza Melanie Ann Farris Katherine N. Galvan Alejandra Garcia Daisy Garcia Samantha F. Garza Troy A. Grohman Alicia August Guzman Mikaela R. Hartmann Christina A. Haynes Jeri A. Hernandez Katarina A. Hernandez Christa N. Herrera Yamel Claryssa Herrera Felix Joshua Hollaway Zonia Teresa Huerta Jeffery Lane Humphries Alison M. Jarzombek Andrew Jazbani Ann Gibbons Judd Kaitlyn N. Judge Haley Renee Keller Holly C. Knowles Carla M. Leal-Willett Kelly Elizabeth Leary Maximiliano S. Lerma Elizabeth R. Lewis Brandi Nicole Loving Jacqueline Lucero Alexandria Joy Maciel Janice Ribaya Madayag Ana M. Mahomar Adrianna K. Marquez Lesley Michelle Martinez Samantha M. Martinez

Christina M. Mata Raul A. Mejia Paige Nicole Meyer Hannah Michel Andrew R. Miller Brianna T. Minjarez Magdalene N. Moipei Marta S. Moipei Mary N. Moipei Corey Andrew Nobilo Any Ojeda Carly Rian Oosterveen Gonzalo Orozco Renee Nicole Padilla Maria Guadalupe Partida Ronaldo Patino Alexandra E. Pearson Alana M. Pohovich Paul Henry Pruski Faith A. Ramirez Donica C. Ramsey Daniel Angel Reyes Gisela Reyes Jamira G. Richardson Bailey Noel Rider Cynthia Rodriguez Jocelyn J. Rodriguez Karley I. Rosales Abigail Rose Sachnik Kimberly A. Salazar Gabriela Verenis Serrato Christopher B. Sexton Sofia Lore Soto Raymond James Stanford Mishell Toledo Angel Torres Desteni S. Trevino Sara M. Trevino Teresa M. Valdez Victoria M. Valle Tashina R. VanderWoude Xavier Alexander Vargas Brianna Nicole Vela Angel Gabriel Velarde Ian Marshall Warner Travis David White Matthew Caleb Wyatt Thiffany Lilian Yeupell Samantha D. Zamorano Alexis I. Zepeda

HIGH HONORS

Karime Marie Abboud Miranda K. Alamilla Layane Atarji Frances Marie Bendele Zoe A. Brigman Brandon Brown Marissa J. Ceballos Catherine C. Centeno Juana J. Contreras Leeza M. Cordova Jose A. De La Fuente Regina De la Parra Mario A. De Leon Analina P. Devora Barbara E. Falcon Miranda Flores Zaraly Z. Frasquillo Brinna Gallego Emily A. Garcia Valeria D. Garcia Melissa A. Getz Meghan E. Godinez Jalen M. Gomez Ana Paula Gonzalez Daniela Gonzalez Gabriella Gonzalez Maria A. Gonzalez Holden Lane Grounds Gonzalo Guerra Alexandria A. Guerrero Matthew Gutierrez Benjamin Case Harper Jeremiah Tyler Jensen Alexandra Layman Erin M. Longford Amara Maritza Martinez Maralicia Martinez Perla Yadira Mendoza

Michelle G. Michimani Ximena S. Mondragon Luis A. Morales Alison Morales Karina Isabel Nanez Diana Nicole Perez Breanna Nicole Perry Joshua Avtar Perry Brittany Alexis Peters Katy K. Primeaux Susannah Rabourn Cheyanne Alise Redman Mylaina L. Remling Christopher T. Repka Etiem Geovana Rivera Janice Rodriguez Valentine Rodriguez Analyssa Jo Ruiz Samantha B. Salazar Jessika Bibiana Saldana Mario C. Salgado Mehmet Furkan Samuk Amira A. Santin Giselle I. Schoenmakers Franchizca K. Scipio Michael Luis Segura Jacob David Stevenson Thomas Galaviz Suarez Enrique Torres Kendall Bell Traa Glory F.E. Turnbull Mark A. Vargas John Michael J. Villarreal Adolfo D. Villegas Eric Joseph Wages Leah A. Whitaker Lorena Malu Zuluaga

Steal L. Adcock Natalie Aguilar Eva Noelle Alpar Ilse Gabriela Amaya Yvette A. Anaya Sofia M. Andrade Cristina A. Anguiano Andrew Arizola

Yecenia Arteaga Omar Zachariah Baki Magdalena Banda Keyla Bermudez Dominique Marie Bernal Paula E. Brown Julianna Elia Burrus Julissa Cantu

HONORS

Abigale Louise Carney Serena Nicole Casanova Rosa E. Castillo Edelia Corona Maren Craig Caitlin M. Cranston Abigail Grace Csengery Ezequiel De La Fuente Sarah Daniela Diaz Evan S. Elliott Megan Grace Escalante Marcos Arturo Faz Natalia Flores Sierra Nichole Fuentes Kacey Y. Fujino Maria M. Garza Cara E. Gobea Alyssa D. Gomez Sheila R. Gonzales Katelyn B. Gonzalez Eric Jordan Grant Allison A. Grijalva Cinthia P. Guevara Paul Willem Haarman Zeresh Nicole Haman MacKenzie Anne Harless Joseph A. Hernandez Janette Herrera Rusti Renee Hicks Hayden G. Hollinger Gregory Ryan Huerta Brenda P. Iparraguirre Adriana Izaguirre Amerika L. Jayme Emily Elizabeth Jimenez Antoinette S. Johnson Natalie Mendoza Juarez Katherine R. Knodell Cherice Ilana Leach Emily J. Lenhart Kayla Rae Lopez Alexandra Lopez Odalys M. Lopez Cynthia Estefania Lugo Jorge Manzanares Kimberly A. Martinez

Roland R. Martinez Ian C. Mayfield Giselle A. Mc Andrew Cassandra Leigh Mccann Caitlin J. McCarrell Gabriela Medrano Diego Mendez Christian Molina Ashleigh Ann Morales Richard Moreno Gabriela Murillo Daniela A. Ochoa Rodrigo Ortiz Alessandra D. Ortiz Emily Victoria Paez Shawnee L. Pelletier Colin John Platz Jaycie Shelton Pluenneke Arysia J. Porter Jonathan R. Ramirez Matthew John Rios Anthony Louis Robledo Miriam Yanelly Robles Sabrina Rodriguez Allyson Rae Rumfield Esmeralda Cruz Salazar Victoria E. Saldana Huaren Scarlet Salinas Jose Antonio Sanchez Stacie B. Sanchez Paloma N. Silva Mario A. Sosa Jassmyn S. Stevens Jose A.Tapia Villasenor Christian Valdez Sophia Renee Valenzuela Savannah Jo Valenzuela Alexandra B. Vazquez Nallely Amairany Villa Sadie Marie Villarreal Kaitlin Brianne Walla Maya Elyse Weaver Elijah A. Wheeler Jeanette Leigh Wimberly Miranda Leigh Yzaguirre

School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., Dean HIGHEST HONORS Karina Alagoa Andrea Maresa Aldaz Katherine Mae Allard Febe A. Almanza Shirish Amatya Ashkan A. Aminian Giselle E. Angermaier Alex S. Artola Marissa D. Augspurger Savannah J. Avila Jocelyn Baca Adilene Janeth Barrios John I. Beckman Maryam Borhamah Benjamin J. Boyle Richard Bui Belia G. Camarena Alexander K. Cantrell Steven Alfred Castillo Yaireth Castro Alyssa Martha Cortez Mya J. Culiver Anuar Jesus Daccarett Laura Dicun Vy Doan Giovanni Etienne Doria Roberto Enriquez Nicolas Ray Fabbri David Abraham Feagins Katherine Ferran Amanda Figueroa Jose Luis Figueroa Brandon Xavier Franco Bryan E. Galeas Geyner Andres Gaona Hector Abraham Garcia Tori Nichole Gardner Valeria Garza Reagan Wilson Gately Jake Andrew Gleinser

Rebeca M. Gurrola Alexander D. Horwath Nathan David Hudson Michaela Leigh Jeanis Evelin Saji Joseph D’Andree Edith Lara Michael Tiger Lu Tanzania B. Mackey Andrea L. Magana Sarah M. Mallet Jake Anthony Mares Ariadne I. Martinez Noel A. Melendrez Valle Bibiana Mendez Aleacia Therese Messiah Jose Angel Molina Diana Moreno-Gutierrez Raynelle Lynette Nash Michael P. Olson Alain Patrick Peralt Samantha Perez Marco Antonio Perez Jeremy Ramirez Katherine M. Ramos Hope M. Russell Kristen N. Salazar Andrea T. Smith Josemaria S. Soriano Xavier Nathaniel Tijerina Gabriel Esai Torres Josephine Y. Tran Sarana L. Tse Jesus Valencia Angelina Reina Varela Thomas Sam Varghese Natalie E. Villarreal Evelin Villegas Brittany L. Vorheis Sara Rayne Wheeler Hannah Phyllis Wilson

HIGH HONORS

Mia Angelica Aguilar Abdullah K. Alabdulhadi Komron Aminian

Jose M. Antelo Nina M. Arteaga Cristian Buelna

Timothy M. Carrum Andres Jerell Cuellar Eduardo Davalos Catherine Maria Etter Amairany Franco Jaime Alejandro Garcia Valeria Garcia Maria F. Gonzalez Andrea Gonzalez Carmela N.Hartness Brennen G. Horton Heather A. Lucente Alexandra L. Mclennan Lavenderjit K. Mehat Estevan Mendiola

Thao Ngoc Nguyen Janson Nguyen Katie Ormiston Andrew David Perez Courtney D. Ramirez Taylor Renee Ramirez Aimee L. Ramirez Jaremy Rodriguez Kaitlyn T. Salisbury Rachel J. Singleton Khoa D. Tran Samman Tyata Jose Luis Vera-Cruz Rony N. Yassin

HONORS Kiernan M. Akers Adam Al-Rafati Albara Alahmadi Preston Carl Allen Alexis Lorraine Amaya Adam N. Andre Rosa L. Antunez Moses Joshua Arredondo Rodrigo Aviles Stephen M. Braden Tomas Ignacio Brenes Brianna Luisa Carrillo Rodrigo Jesus Castillo Sebastian Jose Castro Kassandra Cordoba Adrianna Christi Cruz Roxana I. Cruz Iliana E. De La Cruz Eliana K. De La Fuente Alicia L. Decker Jade Gisele Evenstad Nathalie M. Figueroa Cassandra J. Garcia Amanda K. Garcia Cynthia Isabel Garza Enrique A. Gavia Claudio Gomez Deandra C. Gonzalez Emily B. Hawley Jose Antonio Huergo Vinh Kiem Huynh Daniel E. Infante Lauren Victoria Keller Harun Ahmad Khan Benjamin Olesco Kibler Gissella Fernda Lara Hailey Marie Martinez Zane Michael Martinez Brandon L. McClellan

Jamie M. McKay Odette J. Medina Antonia M. Merta Alejandra Montano Mariana L. Mosqueda Savannah M. Muniz Isabel Sandra Muriel Aaron T. Nava Lamvien Tan Nguyen Huy Q. Nguyen Francisco Olivas Robert F. Ontiveros Otito N. Onwuzurike Ashley Christine Perez Monica Ramon Shannon Marie Riechers Magen C. Robinson Jolynn Rodriguez Salvador Rodriguez Elijah M. Romero Enrique C. Saavedra Annabelle N. Sackey Isabella Salinas Simon W. Sanchez Breanna Lynn Sellers Emilio E. Serrano Joe Anthony R. Suarez Jose Manuel Tanori Sainz Hoa Huu Viet To Joaida Tornes Ramiro R. Torres Eduardo Torres Karina Vargas Torrecilla Gloria Velazquez Mariana C. Vergara James C. Weatherhead Nicole E. Webb Ting King Julia Yong Marcelo A. Zamora

GRADUATE LIST

Greehey School of Business Reginald B. Ewesuedo Ashley M. Hass Carolina Mansour Lauren Michael

Trang Thi Yen Ngo Quintin Andrew Pile Kimberly Sama Ashleigh Anne Wempe

School of Humanities and Social Sciences Martin Aguirre Katie Cassandra Barber Darron Bazin Alicia C. Boone Jeremy Franklin Boutwell Ciaira Briseno Fabian Castro Colette Chase Michelle Chong-Macias Camille Clausse-Pujo Carrie Martin Clewett Jonathan Clifford Judith Kay Crumrine Ashley M. Dechant Johanna K. Denton Abida Parveen Dhanani Amber L. Fragoso Natalia Garcia-Moreno Georgina R. Gosen

Natasha R. Haight Monica Espinoza Lopez Alexandra Lopez Patricia Silva Martinez Mallory E. Medellin Eleni Samaras Moncrief Alexander F. Montero Gisell G. Orozco Ashley Giselle Pineda Marisa Elena Salazar Armando Salazar Ryle Dalton Scribner Laura Annette Sepeda Christine L. Sheppard LaRae Annette Sleeter Mariah Shea Tamborella Isiah Bernard Thornton Olivia Noel Van Hook

School of Science, Engineering, and Technology Turki Fawzan Alfahad Saleh Alzahrani

Kayla Ashley Berger Liza Marie Hepburn

My Defining Moment at St. Mary’s was receiving my acceptance package.

I heard great things about St. Mary’s and how the community is so special here.

I wanted to be a part of that.

Aleacia Messiah, freshman

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EDITOR: LOUIE DIAZ | @STMURATTLERNEWS | MARCH 7, 2018

Spring breakers storm beach, leaving waste in their tracks Louie

Diaz

OPINION EDITOR

With spring break around the corner, college students across the U.S. will flock to the beaches. One of the most popular spots for students in Texas is South Padre Island, with upwards of tens of thousands of people who visit during spring break.

While it is fun to go party on the beach, students should take the time to realize the damage they may inflict. The aftermath of spring break can have a devastating effect on the coastal ecosystem and the homes of local residents.

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It’s okay to have fun, but what’s not okay is to expect that someone else is going to clean up their mess.”

Gerardo Nino Pozos freshman economics and environmental science major

Beaches may be popular vacation spots for students, yet they are also the homes of many others. After spring break, residents often have to wake up to dirty homes for weeks until the beaches look decent again.

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It’s disheartening to see lines of empty trash cans and recycling bins with mounds of garbage around them, not to mention the effects on the environment and other creatures that make the beach their home.

Because most students don’t clean up after themselves once spring break is over, all of the trash is left for locals and other volunteers to clean up. During a cleanup in March 2017 at Fort Lauderdale Beach, nearly 850 pounds of garbage was picked up by members of SOS Ocean Clean Up and other volunteers. According to the Ocean Conservancy, over 220 million pounds of trash has been picked up from beaches across the globe within the last 30 years. Aluminum, plastic, paper, glass and other miscellaneous items are some of the core pollutants that students leave behind.

When these pollutants are left on the beach without being disposed of properly, they are swept up by the tide and taken into the sea, which is extremely hazardous to marine life, often resulting in death.

Plastic bags make up a huge part of the pollutants that make it out into the sea.

When plastic bags contaminate the ocean, sea turtles often mistake the bags as jellyfish, which are part of their diet. Sea turtles may swallow the plastic bag, causing blockage in their digestive systems and eventual death.

According to non-profit organization See

Graphic by Samantha Ramos

Turtles, thousands of sea turtles die each year due to ingestion or entanglement of marine debris. Birds are also in harm’s way.

See Turtles estimates 1 million die every year from ingestion or entanglement of ocean pollution.

Hopefully, students and other people who decide to take a trip to the coast realize the effects of their actions, even when they’re having a good time. Please take the time to throw away any trash and refrain from littering. Remember that the beach may be

one’s vacation spot, but it is also someone’s home. In the grand scheme of things, everyone inhabits the earth, and it is the duty of humanity to preserve the beauty and the wildlife of this planet. Students should have fun, but they should also be conscientious of their actions.

“It’s okay to have fun, but what’s not okay is to expect that someone else is going to clean up their mess,” said Gerardo Nino Pozos, freshman economics and environmental science major.

FROM “PARKING”

after 7 p.m. during the weekdays because most students are in their room. One student said she has even waited 20 minutes in her car until a parking spot opened up.

There are multiple stories from residents involving parking, but by far the worst involve multiple residents from Lourdes and Anthony Frederick deciding to park in lots next to the tennis field. Residents park there because the only other option is parking near Adele Hall, Lot R, and students are more willing to risk getting a ticket than having to walk too far late at night.

Complaints have also been heard from the residents of Marian and Chaminade hall, because they often lose parking to faculty and commuters. The worst time for these students to find parking is during the day because faculty and commuters try to park in Lots I and B since it is closer to main campus.

“It kind of sucks at times because I have to walk a far distance and the lots fill up really quick,” said JoLynn Rodriguez, sophomore biology major.

Most commuters tend to come to campus earlier than necessary to get parking spots in closer proximity to the main campus, so they do not have to make the long walk to Lots D, H or C. When speaking to faculty and staff about parking concerns, the most common problem was the distance of parking lots from buildings. One specific concern shared by faculty and staff is the amount of students parking in faculty-specific lots, which then causes them to park farther than necessary.

“From a faculty point of view, there are many benefits to the parking here at St. Mary’s. This is the first place I’ve worked at where I didn’t have to pay for my parking pass as a faculty member,” said Dr.

Too many parking tickets can result in a boot on your car put by UPD. | Photo by Michelle Michimani

Betsy Smith, assistant professor of political science. “There is always parking available, even if it is far away from my building.

I’m sure there are many issues related to parking on campus, but comparatively to other institutions I’ve been at, we have it pretty good.”

While trying to find out more information concerning parking, Chief David Ott was eager to help understand why there have been complaints about parking and offered a ride-along to address the issue.

During the ride-along, Chief Ott revealed that no parking lot is fined the most. He also mentioned that there is an even mix of parking tickets given.

While driving around campus, many students and visitors were found parked in the incorrect spots and were eligible for tickets. Each parking lot on campus clearly shows who can park where and during what hours.

The university police department does a parking count, driving around every lot three different times over 10 days to make

sure that there are enough parking spots per permit. Chief Ott did express that the department had concern about parking with the opening of Perigueux, but the count showed that there were more than enough spots to accommodate every student in the residence halls.

The ride-along with Chief Ott revealed the real reason students, faculty and staff are receiving parking tickets, which is not due to a lack of parking but to people who are not willing to have a long walk to their destinations.

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Joining Greek life offers a great way to make connections, but at a high cost Chicago

Schuller

STAFF WRITER

Students who consider “going Greek” often think of the high cost on top of everything else that the university has them pay, ranging from student fees to rising tuition prices. However, when fraternities and sororities are implemented properly, they can be highly beneficial to the development of students throughout their university career and beyond.

Social networking is one of the most vital parts of university life. While social media can connect people and allow them to make concrete networks they can utilize for a variety of needs, it can never replace the personal touch of creating a network of friends that students know on a deeply personal level. Greek life provides students a network of peers who will know their name and story. Greek organizations help build networks for students that prove beneficial when looking for internships and recommendations. The connections gained by pledging Greek are often the best aspects of Greek life.

Perhaps the best aspect of Greek life is the habitual implementation of a culture of service and philanthropy. However, participation varies from chapter to chapter.

Most chapters find involvement in some sort of community service project or philanthropic endeavor, and many chapters have leadership positions dedicated to this aspect of Greek life. The chapter is charged with recording service hours completed by each member as well as coordinating service

events and fundraisers.

Without exception, chapters are always intensely involved in philanthropy and community service. Some chapters raise tens of thousands of dollars every year for their charity of choice. Instilling the value of philanthropy and community service helps create a base of students who are community-minded and helps nourish strong convictions to give back to the community.

85 percent of Fortune 500 executives and 80 percent of U.S. presidents since 1900 were all members of Greek organizations during college. Fraternity and sorority membership provides a structure that can cultivate young leaders by affording students a social identity and context in which they develop valuable social skills.

Many students may be the brightest in the country but still have a lot to learn.

These students have social potential and need opportunities that will allow them to become leaders. Participation in a social structure like those of Greek organizations provides students useful knowledge that will affect their social and professional lives after college.

As they grow and continue in membership, they find their strengths and contribute to the organization by serving in leadership roles, which will prove useful in interviews.

These benefits come with going Greek.

Greek life can definitely be worth it if, and only if, Greek organizations are able to focus on these priorities that they put forth on a national scale.

Lauren

Cook

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The idea of going Greek can sound alluring and is often perceived as a fun way to network, but there can be a few disadvantages to joining Greek life.

Beyond the costs of a student’s tuition, housing and other expenses, sorority or fraternity recruitment requires a monetary commitment each semester, and students should be aware of the chapter dues they need to pay. For instance, Alpha Phi, the most expensive sorority, boasts an $850 entry fee and costs $440 per semester. However, many students are unaware of multiple hidden expenses.

While the money goes toward national dues and philanthropy, these fees do accumulate quickly, so students should contemplate whether the large bill is worth paying before participating in recruitment.

Greek life is not for everyone, which is why it’s important for students to look over the list of expenses before joining.

Participating in Greek life is also a huge time commitment that cuts into educational priorities. Many organizations host mandatory events, and students risk getting fined if they fail to attend.

Although these activities are designed to foster interaction, they can conflict with class schedules and students may skip class to attend a social event. Overall, Greek life can take students’ attention away from maintaining a good G.P.A. due to the excessive amount of time they must

commit to their chapter.

Students are often interested in joining Greek life to create long-lasting friendships, students often have to deal with multiple personalities after rushing. Learning how to work with these personalities can help students function better in team settings, but it can be stressful when socializing.

During college, students have the opportunity to grow and learn more about themselves. While becoming more self-assured in certain endeavors, they may find that Greek life limits them to spending time with people who don’t share similar interests. Ultimately, students shouldn’t join Greek life just to make friends, because it is rare to find members who stay friends over the years.

Overall, Greek life can offer students many fun experiences, but joining a Greek organization isn’t the only way to make social or professional connections. Choosing not to be recruited can save students money, allowing them to put it toward other experiences. Without the time commitment, students can also manage their time better, using it to catch up on sleep and studying.

Lastly, students can easily find friends with the same interest for free.

Greek life may be a good choice for some students, but it isn’t the only way to make connections or friends, which is why students should consider the disadvantages of Greek life before joining.

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Students speak their minds amidst the Parkland shooting Jamira

Richardson

COPY EDITOR

In the wake of the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre and the 208th school shooting since Columbine in 1999, survivors of the Stoneman Douglas tragedy have started speaking out against the National Rifle Association, rallying for more stringent gun reform. Comprised of the cold-blooded slaughter of 14 students and three faculty members from one of the largest high

schools in Parkland, Florida, the massacre has become the most efficient catalyst for discussion about the issue of gun control.

Sparked by the appallingly ignorant responses of government officials in the aftermath of the tragedy, students around the country have mobilized the most legendary gun control movement of all time, staging a series of walkouts and rallies to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors alike.

Despite the upsurge in backlash from second amendment sticklers and gun rights enthusiasts, the students have demonstrated exactly why this generation is a force to be reckoned with.

Graphic by Samantha Ramos

“They say that no laws could have ... prevent[ed] the hundreds of senseless tragedies that have occurred. We call BS!” said Emma Gonzalez, a senior at Stoneman Douglas, during a Fort Lauderdale rally only three days after the tragedy. “That [we] don’t know what we’re talking about, that we’re too young to understand how the government works. We call BS.” Dubbed “Generation Columbine,” those born within the 21st century have become the most outspoken advocates for more efficient gun reform since the massacre, showcasing a social consciousness beyond their years through peaceful protest. Determined to end the perpetual cycle of school shootings, after which government officials do nothing but offer empty thoughts and prayers, the Stoneman Douglas survivors have epitomized the voice of a generation that has had enough.

“We took 17 bullets to the heart. And we’re the only ones who can speak up,” said Jaclyn Corin, a junior at Stoneman Douglas, to the host of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “We have to be adults in this situation, because clearly people have failed us in the government.

And we must make the change now because we’re the only ones that are going to.”

Regardless of the skepticism around the students’ platform, espoused in accusations that the students are crisis actors under the payroll of “left-wing media,” their voices have transcended this hateful rhetoric through Twitter hashtags like #ParklandStudentsSpeak, #NeverAgain and

#VoteThemOut. “We are going to be the kids you read about in textbooks,” said Gonzalez.

“Not because we’re going to be another statistic about mass shooting in America, but because ... we are going to be the last mass shooting.”

Caught in the polarizing throes of a tumultuous society that has selfishly placed an outdated conception of “God-given” gun rights above the lives of this nation’s very future, these students deserve to be respected rather than belittled. If the horrific influx of school massacres hasn’t taught this country’s adults anything, the Stoneman Douglas survivors have demonstrated that it’s time for the current generation to step up and bear the burden upon their own shoulders. To suggest that this epidemic can be remedied through the employment of armed military personnel to guard elementary schools or through yet another uptick in firearms sales is barbaric and downright irrational.

The nation has finally reached the point when young adults refuse to be silenced, allowing their voices to buoy above the adults who refuse to take them seriously.

The powerful protests of the Stoneman Douglas survivors have demonstrated that the time has come to call attention to these misgivings if America truly wants to live up to its moniker as the land of the free — and this time, it is this collective voice of the future that will allow the nation to realize why thoughts and prayers simply won’t cut it.

We interviewed Dr. Poyo so he could teach us more about San Antonio history and share his insight to Rattler students.

“It is important to celebrate an important city in the U. S. It used to be a city of 2,500 people 250 years ago. Now it’s 1.25 million.

It is important for people to understand the city they live.”

-Dr. Gerald E. Poyo, Ph.D., Chair of the History Department

San Antonio was literally on the edge of what the Spanish empire owned.

Settlement along the river, now San Antonio, was in 1718, 300 years ago.

The Alamo was mission created.

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first

Five missions along San Antonio river: The San Antonio de Valero mission (currently the Alamo), mission Concepcion, San Jose, San Juan and San Francisco de Espada.

San Antonio was just the space between the Rio de San Antonio and Arroyo de San Pedro.

San Antonio was ultimately founded through Spanish expeditions as they moved north.

Founded through missions, precidios and municipios, all three became one town.

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St. Mary’s area was in a municipio called La Villa de Bejar. The community involved immigrants from the Canary Islands.

Portions of San Pedro Creek are being refurbished because it was ignored for a long time.

It’s an essential part of the city of San Antonio.

February 17 May 13

Art exhibition at t San Antonio Museu of Art: “San Anton 1718: Art fro Viceregal Mexico.”

Students from St. Mary’s University pose in front of the mission San Antonio de Valero, now the Alamo.| Courtesy of the Office of Admissions Compiled by Daniela Gonzalez

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Mary’s University, along with e other private institutions oughout the city, will hold a nference. The panel that will k about higher education in n Antonio.

Students across campus will prepare posters about Hispanic San Antonio.

They will present some aspect of the Hispanic experience, early periods and contemporary things to highlight Hispanic culture throughout the years.

The posters will be presented at the research fair in April.

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March 8 to March 12

May 1 to May 6

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Celebrating the native American, missions, presidio communities & the Canary Islanders.

Communal prayers, festivals, fireworks and a ribbon cutting will be held throughout this week.

March 23 to March 24

300 years of San Antonio history speakers conference at the Witte Museum.

10 LIFESTYLE

EDITOR: ISABELA VAZQUEZ | @STMURATTLERNEWS | MARCH 7, 2018

Student apathy affects involvement on St. Mary’s campus LESLIE ORTIZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The student life department at St. Mary’s is an asset that enhances the college experience, offering opportunities for students to grow and network with their peers for their post-graduation benefits. The author of this piece has been on both sides of the student life department as an intern and student. The department has seen how effective programming can be to benefit the social aspect of the St. Mary’s community.

Currently, the department coordinates events for evenings and weekends, and events at The Pub. Planning these events can be difficult because it is hard to determine what students want to do on a random Tuesday afternoon. Some of the events range from casino nights to creating a terrarium as Student Life tries to cater to a variety of students. With this in mind, the department tries to create programs that are inclusive, as well as creative, for students.

The issue Student Life encounters with programming is the lack of involvement from students and the lack of data showing what students seek from campus programs.

While the audience for a Monday event can exceed the attendance for a Saturday event, it is difficult to understand what changes need to be made to these programs to facilitate attendance. The department believes that students are trying to balance

Students enjoy the Casino Night organized by Student Life on March 1. | Courtesy of Student Life

their academic responsibilities with socializing, but they are not focusing on how student involvement can improve their college experience. It is easy to determine that most of the student population is not on campus during weekends. However, Student Life still needs to cater to the audience that is here. Student Life has heard from several students on the department’s weekly survey reviews that they never hear

about the events. The students are aware of the department’s weekly emails, yet lack the attention to read and pay attention to them, which is completely understandable.

Perhaps emailing a list of weekly events can be modified to increase social media activity for advertising on campus. Students struggle to locate the Student Life activities because Student Life lacks a consistent brand image.

Students are aware of what Student Life is,

but it can be overwhelming and confusing for them to locate events.

On a different note, the department also notices how the students detach themselves from trying to connect with various opportunities on campus. An excellent example is targeting incoming freshmen during Rattler Round-Up to find organizations they identify with. On-campus organizations are thrilled to welcome new members, but many students seem to be finding their passion projects outside of campus. Alvaro Benitez, sophomore computer engineering major and officer of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), wonders, “What would it take to get students to integrate club activities into their daily routine? You know, like check their email for events we put on or not just ignore all the flyers that RSO’s put up weekly.”

There is a wonderful amount of growth opportunities for student involvement at St. Mary’s, but students need mentors that encourage students to be open to these experiences. Various members of Student Life love helping with various events, attending LeaderShape, being part of various organizations and providing community service. However, the members of Student Life are only able to participate in these transformational moments because there was someone else who inspired them to be part of the St. Mary’s community.

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@flavortown_sa’s top picks for a night out with friends @FLAVORTOWN_SA GUEST CONTRIBUTER

Steel City Pops

Yes, the popsicles are delicious, but Steel City Pops are in a league of their own. It was started by a Christian family who wanted to start a restaurant that serves healthy, natural, vibrant and simple popsicles. These popsicles are made in store and range from unique flavors like Arnold Palmer to Horchata. Some all-time favorites are strawberry shortcake, cherry-limeade and buttermilk. This is the perfect place for a girls’ night out or just a simple date night.

Its unique popsicles and cute location makes it perfect for all of the artsy photo takers out there. dddddd

Urban Bricks

This is perfect for all those picky eaters out there. What is better than making a pizza customized to fit exactly what students and their friends want? Urban Bricks will make the fresh pizza in only two minutes.

Besides the delicious pizza, the restaurant is also very trendy, filled with bright, vibrant colors and lighting. Urban Bricks is right next to the Palladium movie theatre, too, so it is perfect for a quick lunch date or a bite after a movie.

Orderup

Orderup has yummy, street-inspired foods along with a chill, laid-back vibe.

Orderup is known for serving unique twists on burgers, pizza and tacos. Yes, burgers, pizza and tacos all at one place. Their Nutella fries are a huge hit with adventurous eaters.

While this might sound disgusting at first, the perfect mix of sweet and salty makes them delicious. Orderup is a local favorite and has a little something for everyone.

Students should check them out next time their group of friends can’t think of where to eat.

Ding How Chinese

Everyone has those nights where they find themselves with friends, watching Netflix and ordering take-out. For students who haven’t done that, they haven’t truly experienced college. Ding How is the go-to Chinese place, with good food and a familyowned atmosphere. The Huey family has been cooking up Chinese cuisine in San Antonio for four generations now, ever since Mr. K. A. Huey moved to the U.S. It’s safe to say the Huey family knows how to cook. Any of the restaurant’s lo mein noodle options are to die for, along with anything Szechuan.

Next time, instead of going out, students should just stay in with some friends and order some Ding How Chinese food.

Photos courtesy of @flavortown_sa and @dinghowsa

Is micro-cheating a real phenomenon?

LOUIE DIAZ OPINION EDITOR

Micro-cheating, which can be defined as small actions that suggest individuals are emotionally involved with someone outside their relationships, is a fairly new phenomenon that has become popular among younger generations.

According to Australian psychologist Melanie Schilling, micro-cheating is on the rise. There are many actions that can be categorized as micro-cheating, which includes specifically liking and commenting on another person’s photos, knowingly dressing up when coming into contact with another person or secretly messaging another person.

Schilling believes that secrecy and deceit define the actions of micro-cheating. So how should people deal with micro-cheating?

“The key here is to be objective and rational, rather than subjective and emotional. Slinging empty accusations and insults will get you nowhere,” said Schilling in an interview with Daily Mail.

When does micro-cheating become a problem? That depends on a person’s definition, since the term is very loosely defined. Schilling explained that if partners are not lying about their friendships and are up-front and honest, it should not be a problem. However, if the partner begins to lie and starts trying to conceal the relationship, the problem should be addressed.

“It is bad because these little behaviors can lead to something bigger, like actually cheating,” said Kimberly Salazar, sophomore psychology major.

In contrast with Schilling’s argument, psychologist Justin Lehmiller at Ball State University disagrees with the notion of micro-cheating. Since the term is so loose in

its definition, normal human behaviors can constitute micro-cheating, and chances are everyone in a committed relationship has micro-cheated before.

“The truth is that many of the behaviors deemed ‘micro-cheating’ — like checking someone else out — are far from reliable signs of relationship problems,” wrote Dr. Lehmiller in an article from The Cut. Dr. Lehmiller explained that humans are not hard-wired to be attracted to a single person forever. According to studies, humans remain susceptible to the Coolidge Effect, which suggests that waning sexual attraction can be reawakened by new partners. Studies have also found that there is a small degree of lessening sexual interest in both men and women over time, but this does not mean that people can’t be in committed relationships. However, over-complicating the mildest behaviors such as staring at someone for too long or liking another person’s Instagram post can lead to disaster.

“I believe that the idea of micro-cheating brings forth problems in a relationship that are almost nonexistent,” said Venus Agueros, sophomore education major.

“Relationships should be strong enough to prevail those kinds of issues.”

Ultimately, it’s up to the people in a relationship to discuss what makes them uncomfortable. Talking about what crosses the line for each partner can help make a better relationship. This communication helps make everyone comfortable.

“If you are in a relationship, you need to establish boundaries, because for different people, messaging a girl might be fine or liking a picture might be fine, but it may not be to someone else,” Salazar said. “Having a conversation about boundaries can help to figure out what crosses the line.”

A guide to skin care for guys by a guy CHICAGO SCHULLER STAFF WRITER

It’s common for students to see skincare tips plastered all over the internet these tips are not generally geared towards men.

However, skincare is not a gender-specific form of hygiene. Looking after one’s skin is essential, not only for aesthetic purposes but for general health. While there might be thousands of tips out there, here are some essentials that all guys can live by.

Tip 1: Hydrate

Nothing is worse than when the skin is not receiving enough water. Skin is an organ and its cells are primarily water so it is crucial to get the skin some water and keep it there. Skin is the last thing to receive water in the body. By getting and keeping water in the skin, guys should be able to notice a healthier look and that wrinkles are forming slower in the long run.

Tip 2: Don’t forget to moisturize.

This is simply a continuation of the last tip. Moisturizing is an important part of a daily skincare routine. Men’s skin tends to be oilier than women’s, so make sure to find something that does not have any oils or butters in it. A water-based lotion might be better. This will also help stave off the possibility of a breakout and will not clog pores. Remember to always moisturize when the skin is damp.

Tip 3: Wear sunscreen every day.

Whether it is sunny, cloudy or raining, the skin is being exposed to UV rays and over time, this will damage the skin if it remains unprotected. This does not mean that guys need to look like a 70’s lifeguard with a large white strip of sunscreen down

the bridge of their noses. Guys can find many lotions that have sunscreen built into them, eliminating the obnoxious smell of the typical sunscreen.

Tip 4: Avoid excessive sugar.

This one might be hard to avoid as a college student, especially since the Diamondback Cafe just installed new soda machines. However, avoiding excess sugar does not mean that guys cannot splurge on a donut or their favorite Frappuccino from Starbucks. It just means that they need to be conscious of what they are putting into their bodies, because excess sugar can cause large amounts of inflation and clog follicles, which could cause acne when not properly cleansed.

Tip 5: Clean the skin.

This one might seem obvious, but college life can sometimes get busy and washing one’s face can easily be forgotten when running out the door to class. Cleansing should be done with a specific cleanser and not the soap used on the rest of the body, since the skin on the face is different. It’s great to cleanse the skin, preferably with a gentle cleanser that will effectively clean without stripping off every skin cell on the face and leaving it dry. Those who are prone to breakouts should find a cleanser with salicylic acid, which will help curb breakouts and reduce redness. It is useful to use a cleanser once after waking up to clean off dead skin cells from the night before and once before going to bed to remove all oils and dirt accumulated throughout the day.

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“It is a wonderful story that resonates on a number of levels both historic and contemporary,” said Kendall.

“Little Women” takes place in 1866 Concord, Massachusetts, during the Civil War era. The romantic comedy is filled with adventure and has a great moral to the story, teaching students to stay true to themselves and to never give up on their dreams.

The music and theatre department anticipate offering a great show that will be both delightful and memorable for audience members. Be prepared to enjoy a funny, moving story full of music told by an extremely dedicated, talented and wonderful cast and crew. Come out and see the March sisters marching out this March. Each night will bring new and exciting memories, so plan to come more than once - it’s that good.

Director’s Note - George Kendall Louisa May Alcott was a prolific, accomplished, and best-selling 19thcentury writer of poetry, short stories, thrillers, juvenile tales, stage plays and novels. Her 1869 semi-autobiographical novel “Little Woman,” the inspiration and source for our musical, was not her first published work but the first vastly successful one that gave her financial independence. Prior to “Little Woman,” she wrote extensively while providing income for her family through work as a domestic servant, teacher and even as a nurse during the Civil War. As you are about to see on the stage, the odds of becoming a published writer were minuscule for the 19th-century woman.

She regularly used multiple pen names, including A.M. Barnard, to increase her chances of being published.

As a man, I feel vastly unqualified

to provide commentary on a woman’s experience. However, as the father of two (now adult) daughters, I can at least peripherally understand what they went through on their journey from adolescence to adulthood. I see glimpses of my children in the four March sisters that make this tale very personal for me. Our stage story is grounded in that journey into adulthood, attempting to fulfill one’s dreams and answer the question we all have - why am I on this earth and what is my purpose? Louisa May Alcott’s stage alter ego, Jo March, knows that having passion for whatever you do is the secret: “sometimes when you dream... and sometimes when you yearn to burn the air... the world becomes yours to claim.”

I have thoroughly enjoyed directing our ensemble of extremely talented and dedicated actors. The show you are about to enjoy is the product of countless hours, weeks and months of planning, rehearsing, sweat, tears, laughter and love. Theatre folk get involved with this or any show because of the joy and satisfaction it brings.

We love the company of our friends and colleagues, the hard work and the learning of things anew. We grow as artists and human beings from the show, an experience which stays with us long after the last audience member leaves. However, nothing worthwhile is accomplished without tradeoff - the sacrifices made for the sake of the show are not readily seen. The strength of our ensemble comes from a collective sense of shared sacrifice and the realization that the end product is far greater than the sum of all individual efforts. Perhaps best of all, our students are able to share their experience with you from our stage.

EDITOR: ELIZABETH ARREDONDO | @STMURATTLERNEWS | MARCH 7, 2018

Marta Moipei as Amy March

Eva Alpar as Jo March

Karol Cooley as Laurie Laurence

Angel H. Maldonado as

Aunt March

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE March 2, 3 and 6-8, 7:30 p.m.

March 4, 2:30 p.m.

ADMISSION $15 General Admission $12 Faculty, Staff, Military and Senior Citizens $10 Students Free for Professed Marianists

Maggy Moipei as Meg March

Mary Moipei as Beth March

Marvel raises the bar and smashes box office records with Black Panther CHICAGO SCHULLER STAFF WRITER

4.5 out of 5 After 10 years and 18 movies, Marvel has finally created a film that presents both a hero and a villain with a true purpose: one that can be delved into and dissected. Students could bring their significant others, parents or even friends who loathe going to the movies, and each one would walk out with an appreciation for a particular element. “Black Panther” is a superhero movie mixed with romance, comedy and culture. This movie features

Chadwick Boseman as the Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, Andy Serkis as Klaw, Sterling K. Brown as N’Jobu and Letitia Wright as Shuri. It’s no wonder why it has boasted $111.8 million earnings during its second weekend in the box office, second only to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

In the wake of Donald Trump’s “shithole country” comments regarding Africa, the movie’s premiere could not have been more timely. “Black Panther” challenges moviegoers to think more fully about what these developing countries really have to offer, drawing political parallels between the movie’s plot and how Europeans colonized Africa, taking precious resources throughout history.

The film demonstrates this parallel through the lens of protecting Vibranium (the same metal that made Captain America’s shield) a precious resource to all Wakandans and the metal that powers their whole country.

“Black Panther” is also one of the first films to introduce a black superhero. Not only is the superhero black but he is also deeply rooted in his Wakandan culture, which is directly linked to various African tribes in terms of style and language. In “Black Panther,” the Wakandans primarily speak Xhosa, a language mostly spoken by those in South Africa.

The movie’s costuming was also inspired by many different cultures and tribes from around Africa, fusing traditional styles with some futuristic designs.

These elements allow “Black Panther”

to reach out to all African cultures and provide a sense of pride to those around the world who want to connect to their African roots. Those of European and Asian ethnic roots can also draw from this pride in culture and tradition, bringing it back home and possibly researching their culture more than they might have in the past.

For the most part, the movie does a great job using appealing visual effects except for a few parts.

While these minor mistakes would not be noticeable to the average moviegoer, a trained eye could recognize the evident misuse of green screen in several scenes.

Overall the movie does a great job of incorporating culture, thrill, romance and depth, which most Marvel movies have not seen in a while.

MARCH 7, 2018 | STMURATTLERNEWS.COM

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St. Mary’s celebrates national poetry month with Rattler poetry RENEE PADILLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Last spring, St. Mary’s hosted its first Poetry & the Engaged Citizen, an event where alumni and student poets gathered to read their poetry.

It began when alumnus Eddie Vega and Dr. Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill, professor of English communications studies, decided to work with Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, and Lambda Pi Eta, the communications honor society, to sponsor the event.

Around that time, various faculty members, including Hill and Clare Acosta Matos, director of civic engagement, planned the Engaged Citizen Series as a “response to our national conversation after the 2016 election,” according to Hill. The faculty then agreed to combine the series with poetry, thus conceiving the Poetry & the Engaged Citizen event.

The first Poetry & the Engaged Citizen reading welcomed student and alumni poets to honor the university’s commitment to social justice over the past 160 years.

This reading entertained an audience of approximately 50 people as poets performed spoken interpretations of a piece, their own original poetry or the work of another poet.

In the fall, the number of people in the audience doubled with 100 people gathering to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. Members of Sigma Tau Delta crafted an altar for the community to adorn with mementos and

Poetry & the Engaged Citizen t-shirts, with the design shown above, will be sold April 3 in the quad amphitheater for $15. | Graphic by Daniela Gonzalez

the names of their loved ones in the midst of candles and skulls. Even alumni who did not attend the event contributed by sending the names of loved ones for the altar, which was displayed in Reinbolt Hall throughout the month.

This semester, the English & communications studies departments will celebrate San Antonio’s tricentennial with its third installment of Poetry & the Engaged Citizen. At this celebration, there will be several unique aspects of the evening, in addition to the usual poetry reading. Four of the Tricentennial Poets, Professor Cyra Dumitru, Professor Diane Bertrand, Eddie Vega and Irene Chavez will perform their

poems for those present.

In addition to reading, special guest Dumitru, the only certified poetic therapy practitioner associated with a Texas university, “will present an interactive experience with students from the ‘In the Shelter of Poetry’ group,” according to Hill.

Furthermore, Tegan Nelson from the office of civic engagement and MOVE SA worked to provide attendees with the opportunity to register to vote. Students and alumni are invited to celebrate San Antonio’s birthday at this one-of-a-kind event.

For those interested in attending, the event will be held on Tuesday, April 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Quad amphitheater.

Anyone who would like to participate should contact Professor Bertrand, who is coordinating the reading list, or Hill as soon as possible.

Bertrand’s office is located in Chaminade Tower, room 412, and her email is dbertrand@stmarytx.edu.

Hill’s office is located in Chaminade Tower, room 416, and her email is mhill@stmarytx.edu.

After spring break, t-shirts will become available. Dr. Hill strongly encourages students to attend the poetry reading.

“Enjoy the evening with us!” she said.

“We look forward to sharing the evening with our community.”

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Graphic by Natalia Zuniga and Samantha Ramos

14 SPORTS

EDITOR: MADISON PERALES | @STMURATTLERNEWS | MARCH 7, 2018

COACH CLAY BOGGESS TALKS ABOUT THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM 1. What challenges have you all faced with losing so many girls?

Our coaching staff, especially Coach Martens has done a great job of adjusting practices, line-ups and game plans in order for us to still be successful with so many moving parts throughout the season.

2. What drives the team with the bumps in the road (pretty cool y’all still play so well with only seven active girls at times)?

What drives our team is their determination to win even when people don’t think it is possible. The girls want to be successful for not only themselves but their teammates as well. It shows each game they step on the floor.

3. What is the game plan for recruiting next year?

We’ve signed a senior, Briana Ford, from East Central High School in San Antonio. We are looking to fill three more spots on the roster.

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FAST FACTS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Head Coach: Jason Martens Assistant Coach: Liz Boyd Graduate Assistant: Clay Boggess Heartland Conference Championships: 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 Total Points scored (as of March 3): 1616 Overall Record: 16-12

4. How do you feel the girls did this year?

The girls have done a great job of rolling with the punches. We have not had many constant variables this year but they’ve proven to overcome any obstacle. I’m very proud to have been a part of such a determined team.

5. What’s it like having to actually run in practice as a coach?

Our assistant and I have made the most out of any situation by competing hard against them each day.

It’s always challenging not being able to watch out as much as I’d like as a coach but the girls have had fun with us “teammates” throughout the year.

6. Biggest strength as a team?

The team’s biggest strength is our defense. We hold teams under their point average and turn our defense into successful offensive possessions.

7. Biggest weakness as a team?

The team’s biggest weakness was the beginning of the season when we didn’t know how to win close games. We’ve finally figured that out, as we are 13-6 in the last 19.

Bill Greehey Arena to host 2018 State Farm Slam Dunk & 3-point contest STEVE FLAHERTY PRESS RELEASE

The State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will take place at Bill Greehey Arena at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio on Thursday, March 29. The 30th annual event, which is produced by Chicago-based Marketing and Media Solutions Company Intersport, returns to San Antonio for the first time since 2008 when it was also hosted at Bill Greehey Arena.

24 of the nation’s elite men’s and women’s college basketball players will convene in San Antonio to participate in the contest. The program features the Great Clips Men’s 3-Point Shooting Championship,

the Marine’s Women’s 3-Point Shooting Championship, the Samsung Battle of the Champions, the Dunkin’ Donuts Slam Dunk Championship and the Applebee’s Team Shootout.

Tickets for the 2018 State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Championships are on sale now and can be purchased at CollegeSlam.com. General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. For special group rates, please call 312-467-2826.

Over the last 29 years, several of the top players in college basketball have competed in the College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships including: Gary Payton, Steve Nash, Jason Terry, Kyle Korver, Bobby Hurley, Michael Finley, Damon Stoudamire,

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Allan Houston, Denzel Valentine, Yogi Ferrell, Wes Matthews, Cappie Pondexter, Katie Gearlds, and Kristi Toliver.

A complete roster of participants in the 2018 State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point.

Championships will be released at a later date.

For more information, visit CollegeSlam. com, follow us on Twitter (@CollegeSLAM) and like us on Facebook.

Bill Greehey Arena before March Madness events take over St. Mary’s is the location of the State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships taking place in March. | Photo by Natalia Zuniga

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Snakes slither into hot streak: Rattler Athletics update TAWNY DAVIS STAFF WRITER

Rattler Athletics has been on the rise this spring with men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s tennis and women’s tennis all dominating the fields and the courts.

All of these teams have had great starts to their seasons.

The men’s baseball team recently won the series against Texas A&M Kingsville, which is ranked #18 , 2-1, with scores of 8-3, 4-5 and 6-4. Donnie Perez helped the Rattlers by scoring a double and a run and Cole Hybner, senior engineering major, only allowed one earned run with a pair of strikeouts. The Rattlers now must travel to Victoria, Texas, to face Houston-Victoria in the first home series between the two schools.

The softball team is 12-6 overall. Its most recent series against the Newsman Jets resulted in a sweep. Hope Russell, senior biology major, kept the game scoreless through the first five innings. Alex Moreno’s

RBI double would extend the Rattler’s lead before Taylor Germain scored her own run, sealing the deal for the Snakers. The next meeting for the Rattlers will be in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, against Oklahoma Christian on March 3.

The men’s tennis team, ranked #22, just finished a heartfelt loss against Midwestern State on Feb. 19. In singles Jeremiah Gonzales, sophomore exercise and sport science major, of St. Mary’s defeated Vasudev Vijayaraman of Midwestern State 6-7, 7-5 and 1-0 while Dilon Pineda of Midwestern State defeated Bojon Popovic of St. Mary’s 6-4 and 7-5. In doubles Angel Palacios and Alex MartinezRoca defeated James Weatherhead and Saisurav Konakanchi 8-4. The team’s next match is March 2 against Colorado StatePueblo in Lawton, Oklahoma.

The women’s tennis team is 6-0 overall with its most recent win against Midwestern State 7-2. In singles Kaylin Krusemen of St. Mary’s defeated Maddy Coffman of Midwestern State 6-3 and 7-6 while Ally

Maciel of St. Mary’s beat Greta Lazzarotto of Midwestern State 6-2 and 6-2. In doubles Kaylin Kruseman and Tyra Timm of St. Mary’s defeated Maddy Coffman and Bianca Duff of Midwestern State 9-7 and Alex Corder and Ally Maciel of St. Mary’s defeated Anna Claire Gerletti and Emilija Segetlija of Midwestern State 8-1. The Rattlers’ next match is in San Angelo, Texas, where they will take on Angelo State on March 2.

Among all teams, there are 14 seniors playing in their last season at St. Mary’s, so they want to go out on a high note.

All teams work hard and practice hard so that they can do what they want to do on the court or on the field. All of the athletes and the coaches work hard so that they compete to the best of their ability and bring home championships for St. Mary’s.

Students should be sure to go out to a game and support their favorite teams this year.

Get to know our Rattlers: Strength and conditioning coach MADISON PERALES SPORTS EDITOR

A new face in the athletics department came along early in the Spring 2018 semester: Clarence “CJ” Richardson, serving as a replacement for Henry Briscoe and as part of the strength and conditioning program for Rattler Athletics.

Richardson was born in Boulder, Colorado, but grew up in Chicago, Illinois.

Although Richardson did not play a collegiate sport, he is well-acquainted with the competitive spirit of athletics.

“I played pretty much everything growing up,” he said. “I absolutely loved sports and I love to compete. In high school I did football, wrestling and tennis.”

Richardson graduated from the University of Colorado in 2007 with a degree in journalism and was a member of the Pac12 conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). After his bachelor’s degree he went on to earn his master’s degree in sports psychology and health & physical education. Prior to accepting the strength and conditioning coach position, he was the director of sports performance and an assistant football coach at Sul Ross State University, a member of the Texas State University system in Alpine, Texas.

“I started coaching girls’ high school tennis while I was in college as a part-time job and I fell in love with coaching. I have changed roles many times, but have been coaching in some form since 2005, when I was 19 years old,” said Richardson, who had started coaching at a young age.

If things had been different and Richardson was not coaching, he said he would probably be a sports reporter or pursue the business or law fields. “[H]elp[ing] student athletes grow as people and as athletes … on a practical level, injury prevention and overall performance enhancement is the goal,” said Richardson. “[I find passion in] guiding young people through the process of accomplishing more than they might have ever thought possible for themselves.”

Early on in his time at St. Mary’s, Richardson began to feel at home both at the university and in the city of San Antonio.

“St. Mary’s is a great fit for me and the city of San Antonio is a great fit for my family. I am doing exactly what I want to be doing at this point in my career, and I feel like I can really grow here,” he said. “At every step in the interview process, I felt like everything about St. Mary’s was a good fit. … I consider myself a Rattler through and through.”

Adding to the university’s already strong program, Richardson brings his attention to

detail and years of experience. “[I am] obsessive about doing things the right way, and making sure no stone is left unturned. In the long run, I believe our athletes will reap the benefits of this,” he said.

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[H]elp[ing] student athletes grow as people and as athletes … on a practical level, injury prevention and overall performance enhancement is the goal. [I find passion in] guiding young people through the process of accomplishing more than they might have ever thought possible for themselves.”

Clarence Richardson Strength and conditioning coach

As far as experience goes, Richardson has coached at every level of college athletics and at the high school level. This comes in handy when dealing with a wide variety of student athletes from various parts of the world.

The differences in training and playing can clash when coming together at a new athletic program far from home, but this does not faze Richardson and his will to coach all of the athletes.

“Having seen such a wide variety of athletes, I feel prepared to assist every Rattler athlete, no matter where they are ... athletically,” he said.

SPORTS STANDINGS as of March 1, 2018 MEN’S BASKETBALL FINAL SCHOOL

CONF

OVRL

UAFS

12-4

24-5

DBU

12-4

23-5

Newman

10-6

14-13

Rogers State

9-7

18-10

Lubbock Christian

9-7

13-14

St. Edward’s

7-9

17-11

Oklahoma Christian

6-10

11-17

Texas A&M International

4-12

11-17

ST. MARY’S

3-13

7-21

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CONF

OVRL

Lubbock Christian

14-0

25-1

UAFS

10-4

18-9

ST. MARY’S

9-5

15-12

Newman

8-6

17-11

Rogers State

5-9

10-16

SCHOOL

Oklahoma Christian

5-9

9-17

St. Edward’s

4-10

11-16

Texas A&M International

1-13

3-25

CONF

OVRL

0-0

7-2

MEN’S BASEBALL SCHOOL Rogers State UAFS

0-0

7-2

ST. MARY’S

0-0

9-4

Lubbock Christian

0-0

7-4

St. Edward’s

0-0

7-5

Texas A&M Int’l

0-0

5-5

Newman

0-0

3-7

Oklahoma Christian

0-0

2-5

CONF

OVRL

Rogers State

2-0

15-4

ST. MARY’S

2-0

9-5

Texas A&M Int’l

2-0

15-3

Lubbock Christian

3-1

10-4

Oklahoma Christian

1-1

9-7

Newman

0-4

2-15

St. Edward’s

0-4

0-12

CONF

OVRL

0-0

4-0

St. Edward’s

0-0

10-3

ST. MARY’S

0-0

5-2

UAFS

0-0

2-1

Newman

0-0

1-4

SCHOOL

CONF

PLACE

Newman

0-0

6-0

St. Edward’s

0-0

13-0

ST. MARY’S

0-0

6-0

DBU

0-0

5-2

UAFS

0-0

2-2

SOFTBALL SCHOOL

MEN’S TENNIS SCHOOL DBU

WOMEN’S GOLF

For more information visit “CJ” Richardson. | Photo by Natalia Zuniga

Coach CJ Richardson demonstrates proper form to a St. Mary’s athlete. | Photo by Natalia Zuniga

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EDITOR: MIRIAM ROBLES | @STMURATTLERNEWS | MARCH 7, 2018

40 DAYS OF LENT AND SERVICE: HOW ST. MARY’S GIVES BACK MIRIAM ROBLES MANAGING EDITOR

St. Mary’s prides itself on being an institution rooted in faith, community and service. Students are aware that this manifests in the strong ties to the surrounding San Antonio community, a tradition that has extended through the season. As Lent is at full swing, the university has committed to an event known as 40 Days of Lent and Service, a full commitment on behalf of the university to have service events every day for the 40 days of Lent in the surrounding community.

To ensure such a connection, the school has reached out to surrounding organizations prominent in the community, including Haven for Hope, Girl Scouts of South Texas, Catholic Charities and the DoSeum. The 40 days begin with the biannual Continuing the Heritage event, followed by events spanning all the way through Easter, with every day offering a number of opportunities for students to volunteer. While each individual day may not see such high numbers as the initial Continuing the Heritage pulls, each event can range from five to 30 student volunteers each day.

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“I think that it’s great that St. Mary’s is living out the Marianist charism of service, justice and peace by giving back to the community.”

Jacqueline Bracero Senior International Relations Major

“I think that it’s great that St. Mary’s is living out the Marianist charism of service, justice and peace by giving back to the community,” said Jacqueline Bracero, senior international relations major.

“It’s great having [the student volunteers] here,” said Lorris Gibson, head chef of St. Vinny’s Bistro, the restaurant housed in Haven for Hope that feeds the establishment’s guests. “This work matters so much.”

This connection and commitment to the community is something that the university aspires to keep alive, and the community definitely feels the impact.

By establishing strong community bonds, the university is doing its best to fulfill its Marianist charism. If students wish to volunteer, they can sign up through the St. Mary’s GivePulse website, which is available through Gateway.

Want to volunteer?

Check out these opportunities Catholic Charities of San Antonio SAMMinistries

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Good Samaritan Community

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Paloma Silva, senior psychology major, Jacqueline Bracero, senior international relations major and Mario De Leon, sophomore international and global studies major pick up litter in a local park as part of the annual “Basura Bash” on behalf of Alpha Phi Omega, a service-orientated fraternity as part of the 40 days of Lent and Service. | Photo by Marissa Holguin