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DEFENDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT SINCE 1911

Student organizations navigate lingering social, retention effects of COVID-19

Star Snaps Photo Gallery

Opinion: We still need heroes

Main Point: Texas State's vague messaging endangers students

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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

CULTURE

Surrounding towns put pressure on San Marcos to ban disposable containers

By Timia Cobb News Editor

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A portrait of Central Texas Danzantes member Zita Vazquez while she performs in a traditional Native American dance ritual, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in the Price Center garden.

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San Marcos Indigenous community preserves culture, history in art gallery

By Sarah Hernandez Life and Arts Editor starlifeandarts@txstate.edu

Planted on the walls of San Marcos' Price Center is a collection of personal items, photographs of Indigenous dancers, handmade beaded jewelry and original artwork honoring the Indigenous roots of San Marcos.

The collection is part of "Napakō: Our Journey," a new exhibit curated by and for the San Marcos Indigenous Cultures Institute (ICI), an organization founded in 2006 by the Miakan-Garza Band. The ICI aims to preserve and reclaim the cultures and histories of Indigenous communities and people native to Texas and Northern Mexico.

"Napakō: Our Journey" pays homage to San Marcos' Indigenous community and the programs the ICI has implemented, such as the annual Sacred Springs Powwow. The gallery features personal items the ICI has documented through its programming such as ceremony regalia and original beaded artwork belonging to Maria Rocha, executive director of the ICI, and Dr. Mario Garza, the ICI's board of elder’s chair and principal founder of the institute.

"The idea behind loaning our own items is that with Indigenous people … it's about the elders who invested their lives in this way of living, the

young people who are listening and being taught by the elders and the older young people who are putting the programs together. It's not just about the programs. It's about our personal lives," Rocha said.

The gallery also features original artwork and writing from a young Indigenous student who describes what it means to be Indigenous. Rocha said the institute was willing to share personal sacred items with the community so it could understand that the exhibit came from the heart and personal feelings of Indigenous people.

"It gives people a chance to look into our world and see us in our programming and see what our clothing looks like and what our jewelry looks like and some of the dances and feathers that we use.

Just to go into our world and see what that's like," Rocha said. "And it's so beautiful and colorful and rich, and we want to share that with people."

The exhibit's planning took place throughout the pandemic over Zoom meetings and phone calls. During the planning, Rocha searched her and Garza's personal items and artwork to choose what would go on display in the exhibit. Paulina Dosal-Terminel, the ICI's visual arts coordinator and manager of community programs at the Dallas Museum of Art, helped curate the gallery and said it was special creating a show from personal items.

"I felt like this was such an honor ... for me to Top and bottom photo: Central Texas Danzantes member Zita Vazquez performs in a traditional Native American dance ritual, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in the Price Center garden.

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be able to tell this story, using their things that they've lived in," Dosal-Terminel said. "I don't know if other people like take it as seriously as we take it but, you know, these are items that are used in ceremony … so I wanted to kind of use these amazing things that they've made to tell that story which is their story."

The name of the exhibit, "Napakō," when broken down, translates into "our journey" in Coahuiltecan, the language of the original Native people of Texas. Rocha said the name embodies the Indigenous people’s holistic way of thinking and their cultural journey.

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With neighboring towns prohibiting the use of disposable containers on waterways within their city limits, eyes turn to San Marcos questioning if it will follow suit by administering its own container restrictions.

While San Marcos encourages river goers to use litter bags to dispose of their waste, the city has no restrictions against non-reusable containers or cans on the river. City regulations prohibit littering on the river and visitors who do litter can face a fine between $250-500.

Despite its regulations, the city does not have 24/7 surveillance of the river to prevent citizens from following the rules. Additionally, there are currently no laws prohibiting disposable trash on the river but items such as styrofoam and glass are banned.

The opportunity to litter alone makes some citizens and neighboring towns worry for the river's cleanliness.

At the Sept. 29 San Marcos City Council meeting, Martindale City Council member Mike McClabb visited the council and asked them to consider enforcing an ordinance, similar to those in Martindale and New Braunfels, that prohibits disposal containers on the river.

McClabb's visit to the San Marcos City Council was to also inform them that litter from the San Marcos area is flowing downstream into Martindale.

He explained that trash can accumulate over time in river crevices then wash up after intense storms.

“A lot of times the current goes, [trash] typically falls into current and then it goes into, typically an eddy. A deep eddy, where the debris actually collects and that's, that's pretty much the difficulty of it.

That's kind of in a nutshell why I think San Marcos needs to enact [a ban],” McClabb said.

Both Martindale and New Braunfels have laws that prohibit disposable containers on the river. Law enforcement in the towns also regularly patrol to impose the laws.

According to Lawrence Spradley, a New Braunfels City Council member, in 2011, before the container ordinance was enforced, the town collected 177,221 pounds of litter from the river. Spradley said as of Oct. 14, there have only been 17,000 pounds collected.

“I would think the cities that have rivers where people come and use any kind of non-disposable containers, should take a look at this,” Spradley said.

“Before it first started 177,000 pounds was removed.

So, you're paying someone to remove all that litter, so you have people and boats going down to get the litter, and then you also have scuba divers that go down and get things that's on the bottom of the river also."

Ben Kvanli, a San Marcos citizen and Texas State alumnus, runs Veterans Adventure Therapy, a nonprofit service where he kayaks the San Marcos River with citizens and teaches them about the river's ecology, history and geology.

"I take folks out first thing in the morning, you know, before any of the folks get into swim, and we go down and clear kayaks and basically just give a tour," Kvanli said.

Kvanli has lived in San Marcos since 1994. Within those years, he has seen an increase in tourism and river visitors across the town. However, with the density of litter that comes with the increase in visitors, Kvanli has noticed more citizens care about the river and fight to change the amount of trash accumulated.

“It boils down to something real simple, and that is that, you know, we either have to take care of what we got, or we won't have it anymore and so it doesn't have to be your whole life like it is for me," Kvanli said.

As the San Marcos population grows, McClabb hopes San Marcos follows the lead of Martindale and New Braunfels in order to protect the river's overall wellbeing due to it connecting to other towns.

“The more people, it's just going to equate to more trash so, it really needs to be done,” McClabb said.

“Just to eliminate that trash issue and on a monetary point, the city of San Marcos has contractors that pickup trash, and, you know, that could be a reduction of that expense."

The best prevention, McClabb said, is to stop the trash from entering the river before it becomes an issue.

“We are all sister cities, and we all need to protect our beautiful San Marcos River,” McClabb said.

Note: The City of San Marcos denied The University Star’s request to be interviewed for this story as there has been no direction or action from the City Council to impose a ban on disposable containers on the river.

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Bobcat Belles executive board and President Tanna Overton, member Amy Barraza, Vice president Tiana Lemon, Treasurer Grace Vitale, Apparel Chair Taylor Contreras and Secretary Shea Ritter attend a meet and greet event Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, during Bobcat Preview.

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Student organizations navigate lingering social, retention effects of COVID-19 students but also students who live with mental illness or disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD and epilepsy. starnews@txstate.edu A.N.T.S. Co-president David Ritch, a theater performance and production senior, said despite being established amid After almost two years of social distancing, capacity the pandemic, the organization was created due to the restriction and virtual connection, student organizations need for an organization that supports neurodivergence on are boosting their involvement on campus but not without campus. addressing the repercussions of COVID-19.

“Whenever we first were getting started, we were nervous For student organizations that thrive on social interactions that nobody was going to come to a meeting, you know, and follow the lead of an executive team, the pandemic before our first meeting, and we knew that we absolutely impacted student member retention and the ability for [had] no option to do it in person. It was the middle of the organizations to recruit new members. pandemic,” Ritch said.

Bobcat Belles, a special interest organization that works A.N.T.S. started its first year completely online and with the Texas State football team to promote school spirit, communicating on a Discord server. Regardless of its small recruits new members every fall. Bobcat Belles Vice President presence, Ritch said the group received many interested Tiana Lemon, a journalism junior, said COVID-19 made members. the organization's recruitment “We needed to make sure process more difficult than that we were like, genuinely “WHENEVER WE FIRST WERE expected. When members did getting people interested in join, however, they weren't able going to these meetings and GETTING STARTED, WE WERE to get the full experience. people immediately were “We kind of had to change NERVOUS THAT NOBODY WAS just like, yes, I need this what it is we do, specifically, club, I need to have people because we do a lot of handswho share my experiences GOING TO COME TO A MEETon things at the stadium,” and are able to, like, voice, Lemon said. “So, that changed ING, YOU KNOW, BEFORE OUR FIRST the things that other people completely. We weren't at office don't really understand hours at the stadium, because we MEETING, AND WE KNEW THAT WE about,” Ritch said. work directly with the football A.N.T.S. now meets in program and the football coaches ABSOLUTELY {HAD] NO OPTION TO DO IT person every other week in at the stadium every week during the LBJ Teaching Theater. office hours. So, that was kind of IN-PERSON. IT WAS THE MIDDLE OF THE Its meetings consists of hard because that was one of the helping members register main things that we do.” with the Office of Disability PANDEMIC,” RITCH SAID. A lack of involvement blocked Services, having debates on the bond members could make -DAVID RITCH, A THEATER PERFORdiscussion topics, such as among each other, which Lemon how neurodivergent students said was hard to experience last MANCE AND PRODUCTION SENIOR are treated or learning more year as the organization's social about the common things chair. Members of Bobcat Belles members might have like could attend social events, such as roller skating, drive-in ADHD or autism. movie nights and other small gatherings. However, because Because of the pandemic, some organizations could not of COVID-19, the events were optional and the members sustain last year either virtually or in person. According could opt-out of attending if they didn't feel safe. to Director of Student Involvement Brenda J. Rodriguez, “It was more difficult in planning, how we can have that, there are only 300 organizations registered, which is less in you know, bonding and that unity as an organization, how comparison to previous years. She said the reasoning behind we typically do," Lemon said. this could be that some students involved in an organization Member retention also impacted the functionality for were unaware of how to keep it registered. student organizations like Texas State's Comedy Association.

“When you think back to in terms of the past year and Rowan Hahn, the Comedy Association's historian, said its year and a half of being virtual if you're a freshman, and circumstances revolved around the number of members who maybe you were a new member to the group, but now you're graduated or withdrew membership from the organization. [in person], and, you know, your officers graduate, and you “We lost a bunch of people plus a ton of people graduated may not know all the policies and procedures or processes who had been really active, and we just didn't have that to keep the organization functions [or] organization new base of like younger people," Hahn, a digital media registered," Rodriguez said. innovation senior, said.

Both Bobcat Belles and the Comedy Association worried Comedy Association President Hayden Hartrick, a if officer positions in their organizations would be filled. theater junior, viewed the limitations of COVID-19 as an Lemon explained that many of the members in Bobcat opportunity to enhance the organization. Despite having Belles never held any roles within the organization, which to transition their comedy shows from in person to on left them unprepared to take on leadership roles.

YouTube Live, the organization continued to do what it “When we had elections, a lot of people didn't run for loves, making people laugh. positions," Lemon said. "We kind of just had a few of our Hartrick said the organization is a close-knit, friend- like executive officers, like they just had it handed to them like environment that aims to support students who join. because, you know, they didn't have anybody running With the organization consisting of mostly new members, against them. We had to push, like, ‘oh yeah like you should, Hartrick said the atmosphere is inviting and puts members you should run’ we were encouraging people to run and on the same page. kind of like breaking down what it is that we do."

"I've heard people that really struggle with being really Hartrick said the Comedy Association still has officer nervous when they go into something and they feel like positions unfilled. However, he is happy the organization is there's already pre-built friend groups, and kind of not able to have in-person shows again. Regardless of last year's having that I think is helping a lot with our growth because affairs, the Comedy Association and Hartrick look toward everybody gets to kind of discover, almost like we're a new the future and hope members can continue to grow and club that already has some recognition,” Hartrick said. better the organization.

“When it comes time for me to like retire from the While some organizations battled how they would Comedy Association, all I really hope that I will [have] done sustain during the pandemic, others such as Advocates for is cultivate an environment where the people that take over Neurodivergence at Texas State (A.N.T.S.), were just starting not only care about comedy, but like, deeply care about the out. A.N.T.S. was created in 2020 to support neurodivergent comedians of the club," Hartrick said.

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LIFE & ARTS

Sarah Hernandez Life and Arts Editor starlifeandarts@txstate.edu

Central Texas Danzantes member Guadalupe Cruz says a prayer of thanks during a

Central Texas Danzantes member Santos Diaz performs in a traditional Native American

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traditional Native American dance ritual, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in the Price Center garden.

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where we are now, seven generations into the future and then on and on and on," Rocha said. "But it's always a journey that we all traveled together.

And so that's the concept we want to pass on to people. We're in this world for a short time as human beings. In that journey together, we should do positive things, good things, generous things."

Clay DeStefano, executive director of the Price Center, said this display and the center's current and previous collaboration with the ICI helps bring independent communities together by presenting an opportunity for the city's large community to learn about its Indigenous culture and history.

"It helps make sure their story is told accurately and professionally … if you don't attend the powwow, you don't see this story. You don't know this

story. And so, I felt it was important that we provided this opportunity.

And I'm just thrilled that they are pleased with it as I am," DeStefano said.

Creating "Napakō" supports the ICI's mission to restore ancestral knowledge and Indigenous heritage, Dosal-Terminel said. Through this exhibit they intend to educate the local younger generation, especially Hispanic and Latinx youth, of the Indigenous culture as they may only see themselves as an identity that was colonized, not someone who could be mixed with European and Indigenous ancestry.

"If someone goes into that exhibit, and then it makes them question their own identity or makes them more interested in looking into their own ancestry, I think that's a big part of

Texas State alumni Reginald “RJ” Jones, also known as HVPPYCVMPER, works on creating a promotional video, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at the Sewell Park basketball court.

dance ritual, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in the Price Center garden.

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this too," Dosal-Terminel said.

Rocha, Dosal-Terminel and members of the Price Center encourage young people in San Marcos, especially the college population, to visit the exhibit so they can gain a deeper appreciation for the place they live. Rocha's hope is that the exhibit can teach those unfamiliar with the city's Indigenous culture about the sacredness of the place they live and have a new respect for the people whose history and heritage are rooted here.

"I think it's important for the students that come to Texas State, to know that they are living for a couple of years, four years maybe, on sacred land. This land is considered sacred by the people who've been here for 14,000 years," Rocha said. "When they go off to their jobs, or their

profession, somewhere else in the country or the state, they'll take with them, that sacred knowledge, that sacred experience … if you can think back on those foundational years of your education, one of the things was the spirit and power of this land that you were on, that will always be with you."

"Napakō: Our Journey" will be displayed until Nov. 27 on the first floor of the Price Center located on 222 W San Antonio St. The gallery space is open free to the public Wednesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information on the Indigenous Cultures Institute visit its website at https://indigenouscultures.org.

Members of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority celebrate after a Big/Little reveal party, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Sewell Park.

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Texas State English freshman Adesina Rubio (left) helps carve a pumpkin with her best friend Justin Reid, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Sewell Park.

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Country musician Dylan Wheeler performs during a post football game concert, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

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Hannah Thompson Opinion Editor staropinion@txstate.edu

Opinions in The University Star are not necessarily those of our entire publication, Texas State University’s administration, Board of Regents, School of Journalism and Mass Communication or Student Publications Board.

We still need heroes REPRESENTATION

By Hannah Thompson Opinion Editor staropinion@txstate.edu

In the heart of San Marcos, and especially at Texas State, it’s hard to go about your day without seeing something related to Lyndon B. Johnson. You might go purchase a textbook at the bookstore inside the LBJ Student Center, walk by his statue near Flowers Hall, find yourself on North LBJ Drive or you might even live at The Lyndon.

After all, why wouldn’t Texas State and San Marcos be excited to honor him?

Because of LBJ, Texas State is the only university in Texas with a U.S. vice president or president as an alum. LBJ, like George Strait, is a well known alum to students at Texas State.

We are reminded of them often, but it’s not as easy to recall or be reminded of Black Texas State alumni, who also exist but are not as heavily recognized.

The June 1941 issue of "The Crisis," the official publication for the NAACP, featured the article “The Need for Heroes,” written by Langston Hughes, a Black American poet and social activist. In his article, Hughes asserts that Black writers, including himself, have focused too much on writing about Black tragedy. He continues by asserting that society should write more about the Black heroes that are prevalent not only during the war, but throughout history.

When turning to the history and traditions of Texas State, this idea of positive Black representation is still relevant. As previously mentioned, LBJ is woven into the identity of Texas State. In addition to this, LBJ’s statue has become a part of Texas State traditions; Students have been known to shake the statue’s hand before tests for good luck.

Although Texas State likes to paint a positive picture of LBJ, it’s hard to ignore his flaws. Yes, LBJ helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and 1964. However, LBJ was very racist. He used the n-word on numerous occasions, and also referred to these civil rights acts as “n-word acts.”

Although one cannot take away LBJ’s accomplishments, this unflattering side to him cannot be dismissed. As a Black student, it’s hard to see daily reminders of him, without remembering these aspects of him.

The same goes for former university president John Flowers and Flowers Hall.

More recently, there has been criticism over the name of Flowers Hall. This is because of Flower’s decision to deny Dana Jean Smith, one of the university's first Black students, from enrolling at Texas State. Ultimately, a court order would desegregate Texas State and allow the first five Black women: Dana Jean Smith, Mabeleen Washington Wozniak, Georgia Hoodye Cheatham, Gloria Odoms Powell and Helen Jackson Franks, to enroll in the university. Today, First Five Freedom Hall is named after this historical moment.

Although Texas State has made a conscious effort to give the namesakes of notable people of color to places around campus, there is still the stark contrast of controversial names that do remain. Flowers Hall remains the namesake for the building of the College of Liberal Arts, despite there being 630 non-Hispanic Black students a part of the liberal arts program.

Another building name that has come under scrutiny is Beretta Hall. Sallie Beretta was a part of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Once again, this is another example of an individual who has participated in or stood on the side of racism. Although it is progress to rename some of the buildings after people of

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color, it’s contradictory to still keep buildings of those who worked against them.

Additionally, it’s not like Texas State lacks successful Black alumni. There’s Thomas Carter who is a director, producer and actor; Anna Uzele who is a Broadway actress and Charles Austin who won a gold Olympic medal to name a few.

As a university we need to continue to honor and create traditions around those who we can look up to and admire. It’s not enough to rename a couple of buildings and forget about the pasts of the problematic ones that remain.

- Hannah Thompson is a history Senior.

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Texas State’s vague messaging endangers students By: Editorial Board Texas State issued a campus-wide alert on Oct. 12, stating an “ongoing student disciplinary situation” had led to an increase in university police presence.

According to the university, the incident presented no active threat to campus.

Several hours later, the university announced the incident centered around an image shared by a student for a class assignment. Texas State said the situation was resolved by campus police and the Dean of Students Office and that the suspected student was not on campus Oct. 12.

Texas State downplayed the severity of the situation and put thousands of faculty and students at risk by stating there was an increase in police presence across campus without giving a clear answer as to why and tweeting that the student was not on campus without reassurance the situation was under

control.

Regardless of whether or not there was an active threat to campus, the university’s message was unclear. There was no incident location or suspect information provided, causing students to wonder where the student was at large and if they were in danger by being on campus.

With minimal information provided by the university, misinformation quickly spread on Twitter and across campus. Some students tweeted reports of an active shooter while others claimed their classes that day had been canceled. Texas State responded to the allegations by stating that it would send out notifications through text and email if there were an active threat.

According to the Clery Act, universities and colleges that receive federal funding must provide timely warnings when a situation on campus threatens the safety of students and/

or faculty. Despite claims there was no active threat, there was a heavy police presence indicating there was some form of hazard that called for an increase of “protection.” Students, faculty and staff deserved to know what the “ongoing student disciplinary situation” was that called for such a demand in police presence.

The university claims that due to federal education privacy laws (FERPA), it could not disclose the suspected student’s educational records, including information related to discipline or conduct. However, because the situation was handled by the university police department, more information could have been disclosed as FERPA states records of law enforcement agencies are not confidential. Therefore, there is no difference whether the situation is prosecuted as a crime or student disciplinary process.

While university compliance with

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federal regulations is understandable, Texas State could have been clearer in its notifications to the campus community.

A statement announcing there is an oncampus “student disciplinary action” that requires police attention is not enough.

But the truth is, Texas State is notorious for its shady and dangerous behavior. The university underreporting crime and invoking fear across campus isn’t anything new. In 2019, the university misreported campus crime statistics in its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Just last semester, Texas State issued a vague statement surrounding an alleged sexual assault on campus.

This lack of transparency is dangerous and harms thousands of students who attend this university. Texas State’s repeated actions of secrecy shows that it does not value its students, only its image.

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Texas State junior wide receiver Javen Banks (1) runs to the end zone after a pass from sophomore quarterback Brady McBride (2) to score a touchdown, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 31-28.

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Texas State freshman running back Calvin Hill (22) carries the ball through Troy defenders during the game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 31-28.

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Texas State offense celebrates after junior wide receiver Javen Banks (1) scores a touchdown, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 31-28.

Texas State senior catcher Caitlyn Rogers (13) looks for any potential out against St. Edwards University, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

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