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3 NEWS
University celebrates international education
10 FEATURES
Students share experiences as commuters
12 ENTERTAINMENT
Although the library is one of the current places that gets Wi-Fi, the university plans to expand it to other campus buildings.
/ Photo by Rubi Doria.
Batman: Arkham City new game is thrilling
15 SPORTS
Volleyball seniors say farewell at final game
University strengthens connections
Wi-Fi is expected to be available in all academic buildings by spring 2012.
By Austin W. Newton
Staff Writer
With the current installation of Wi-Fi access points and
a new Internet phone system, university officials expect
to initiate a network authentication process as their next
project after completing the wireless expansion.
The university recently increased the broadband
bandwidth and installed a new $2 million Voice-over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system. Installation, which
began in November, is currently taking place with the setup of Wi-Fi access points and cabling to increase the
saturation and coverage to all academic buildings and
halls. The six-week project is expected to be finished at
the beginning of the spring semester.
The new network expansion plans to cover all
university academic buildings and academic halls with
100 percent Wi-Fi coverage so that faculty, staff and
students can access a strong wireless signal from their
laptops and mobile devices. The project will cover 25
additional classrooms and other locations with complete
wireless network coverage and add wireless areas to
the Bill Greehey Arena and common areas located in the
second floor of the University Center. The area around
Java City/Subway and Founders Hall courtyard will also
be covered. This Wi-Fi expansion will cost approximately
$117,000. The new outdoor sports complex indoor
spaces will also have Wi-Fi coverage when construction
is complete.
Cont. on PG. 3
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INDEX
news 1-5
commentary 6-7
features 8-11
entertainment 12-13
sports 14-16
Can you hear the rattle?
Show your spirit by going to Rattler Madness on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 p.m in the Alumni Athletics and Convocation
Center. Activities include spirited giveways, various games, performances and a pep rally. A tailgate sponsored
by the Student Government Association will take place at 7 p.m. with the Spurs Coyote making an appearance.
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Want to judge a storytelling competition?
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Powwow to help raise Native American culture awareness
Particpate as a judge in a storytelling competition the Theatre Departement will be hosting on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6
p.m. at the Quad Amphitheater. Students will be competing for scholarship awards with $200 as first place. To find
out how to participate, contact Adam Burke at [email protected].
In correspondance with Native American Heritage Month, members of the Native American Student Association
will be hosting their annual Learning Traditions Powwow event on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at Pecan Grove. The
celebration and will include music and dances and is the organization’s biggest event of the year.
POLICE BLOTTER
Oct. 22
>> Saturday,
Male student in Chaminade Hall was reported bleeding. Found that intoxicated male student forced himself on
female student who struck male in head with metal can. Charges filed against male student and referred to Judicial
Affairs.
Oct. 22
>> Saturday,
Mother drove vehicle into university perimeter fence in Lot O, causing $1,800 in damage. Surveillance showed that
student was actually driving; student and mother interviewed again. Mother confessed student caused damage.
Fines assessed and student referred to Judicial Affairs.
Oct. 26
>> Wednesday,
Student reported that clothes in Lourdes Hall were removed from dryer without authorization. Approximate value
of $200.
Oct. 29
>> Saturday,
Unknown person arguing with student in Lot O. Suspect punched student twice in the head.
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Loans prove to be manageable for alumni and students
By Mercedes Kelso
Staff Writer
With the average financial aid
package offered for the 20112012 school year at $22,439,
the average indebtedness for a
university graduate is $24,058
for four years, according to
College Board.
To attend the university
for the school year, students
must pay a direct total cost of
$32,906, according to the Office
of Undergraduate Admission.
The university provides financial
assistance for more than 90
percent of students in the form
of grants, scholarships, student
employment and government
loans that must be paid off after
graduation.
Many students, according to
College Board, take out more
loans than awarded by the
university.
Although these numbers may
seem a bit high to the average
college student or graduate,
Chris Cantu, coordinator of the
Marianist Leadership Program
and civic engagement and 2006
graduate of the university, is not
stressed about owing money
because his “education is a long
term investment that I continue
to appreciate [and] wouldn’t
be who and where I am today
without St. Mary’s.”
Cantu anticipates paying
back his loans for the next 18
to 20 years. He received various
academic scholarships, grants
and government loans while
attending the university.
Similarly, Gus Segura, a 2004
criminal justice graduate and
current police officer for the
San Antonio Police Department,
received academic scholarships
and worked as a residence
assistant that covered his room
and board costs. He anticipates
paying off his loans for four more
years, since graduating, he had
“a good job without financial
hardship and pays low interest
rates on his loans.”
While alumni continue to
pay back their college loans,
freshmen students are just
beginning to encounter the
financial aid process.
Freshman
theology
and
sociology major Elijah Lopez
receives financial aid in the form
of academic scholarship, loans
and work-study for University
Ministry. Though he stresses
about having to pay back
college loans for a long time,
Lopez is “thankful for his low
interest rate loans and workstudy aid because work in the
ministry department will help in
[his] future career as a Catholic
youth minister.”
Though some may be
concerned about taking out
loans to receive a higher
education knowing that they
may not have the guarantee of
fiscal security, Cantu said, “If
university students are motivated
and take full advantage of the
opportunities offered in college,
they will have high success in
finding financially sound jobs
after graduation.”
Understanding that the fear of
debt should not prevent people
from receiving a higher education,
the government has established
programs including the Stafford
Loan Forgiveness Program for
teachers where “those teaching
in low socioeconomic status
schools for five consecutive
years are eligible to receive loan
forgiveness,” said Cantu.
Freshman undeclared major
Bridget Hennessy is stressed
out about having to take out
student loans. Hennessy said,
“I know my education is worth it
and I need to focus on the here
and now rather than worrying
about the debt I will have when
I graduate.” She is, however,
interested in teaching after
graduation in order to have her
loans forgiven.
Though
many
university
students and graduates find the
loan process to be overwhelming
and stressful, as Segura said,
“It’s not the end of the world,
especially to attend a university
like St. Mary’s.”
University officials continue installation of Wi-Fi access
Cont. from PG. 1
“Having full coverage and full strength
saturation of classrooms in indoor public
spaces, some outdoor public spaces
and common areas of residence halls
all seem to make sense to the world in
terms of what a university should do in
terms of learning and I.T.,” said university
president Charles Cotrell.
The sponsorship committee—which
includes the university’s executive
council, Executive Director of Technology
Resource Planning Luisa Martin, Executive
Director of Technical Operations Todd
Yates and Executive Director of Academic
Technology Michael Cheng—has been
in discussion to improve the bandwidth
strength and coverage for over six
months. The Faculty Council Committee
and Student Consultation Committee
have also assisted in the discussions
to improve the information technology
aspect of the university.
“Right now, we are at 65 to 70 percent
of classrooms that have Wi-Fi coverage.
There are some classrooms that don’t
have adequate coverage,” Cheng said.
“You may have a space where there
are only two bars [displaying on your
device]. We want to make sure that you
not only have full coverage, but adequate
coverage. If you have 20 people turning
on devices, you can get online with good
bandwidth.”
“
We are in an Internet age, whether
we like it or not. How can we live
our lives without proper access to
the Internet?
- Kirk Dunlap
SENIOR ENGLISH
COMMUNICATION ARTS
”
Cotrell hopes that the new project
process will be finished in the expected
time.
“The plan would be to attempt to
complete our work this semester, in terms
of placing the hardware in classrooms and
getting software completed properly,”
said Cotrell. “I am hopeful this will really
add, for me and other classrooms, not
only wireless but a greater need to which
people can download and so on with a
stronger signal.”
The next president of the university
will be responsible with addressing the
issue of individual residence hall rooms
having Wi-Fi coverage. The cost of having
wireless coverage in residence hall rooms
would be $250,000.
Senior English communication arts
major Kirk Dunlap, a member of the
student consultation committee for
information technology, expressed a
need for technology improvements at the
university.
“I would greatly appreciate the
change to the access points and the
authentication process,” said Dunlap.
“We are in an Internet age, whether we
like it or not. How can we live our lives
without proper access to the Internet?”
Breakdown of
wireless access points
Areas with wireless:
o 64 undergraduate and graduate
classrooms
o 7 law
o 5 Family Life Center
Areas to add wireless:
o 18 undergraduate and graduate
classrooms
o 4 law
o 3 Family Life Center
Cost: $87,000
Compiled by Austin W. Newton
Source: Office of the President
International Education Week Events
Tuesday, Nov. 16 to Wednesday, Nov. 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fair Trade Sale, UC Atrium
Get your Christmas shopping done by
buying a variety of handcrafted items, food,
clothing and bags.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Global Trivia Tournament, UC Room B
Teams of four or six answer questions on
topics regarding geography, flags, world
history, sports, holidays and current events.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chinese Festival, Founders Courtyard
Gain insight on the Chinese culture by
learning the traditions, how to eat with
chopsticks and writing in Chinese.
Thursday, Nov. 18
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Filipino Student Association table,
Pecan Grove
Learn about the Filipino culture and
witness a culture performance.
Dean’s List
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Dean’s List Criteria
To earn the honor of
being on the Dean’s List at
St. Mary’s, different criteria
apply to the different schools
of the University.
To be eligible for the
Deans’ List in the Schools
of Humanities and Social
Sciences;
Science,
Engineering and Technology;
and Bill Greehey School of
Business, students must be
full-time status (12 earned
hours) and earned a grade
point average of 3.60 or
above. The Dean’s List for
these Schools consists of
three categories: Highest
Honors, earned grade point
average of 3.90 to 4.00; High
Honors, earned grade point
average of 3.80 to 3.89;
Honors, earned grade point
average of 3.60 to 3.79.
Graduate students who
earn a grade point average of
3.9 or higher in the Graduate
School, have accumulated
eight hours of graduate
study, were enrolled in at
least six hours, and did not
have an Incomplete (IC) at
the time of consideration are
selected for the Dean’s List.
Bill Greehey School of
Business
ALK 203
Humanities & Social
Sciences
CF 2
Science, Engineering &
Tech.
MT 201
Graduate School
REIN 105
Note: The Deans’ List,
published in the RATTLER,
Fall 2011 is based on Spring
2011 grades provided by
the Registrar’s Office and
the Graduate Dean’s Office
as of October 3, 2011.
Undergraduate Dean’s List
Bill Greehey School
of Business
Tanuja Singh,
Ph.D., Dean
Highest Honors
Abdullah
Abdulrahman Al Hadhrami
Anosh N. Anthony
Vicente T. Cabeiro
Bianca Calderon
Kelsey L. Davis
Sofia Yolanda Del Cid
Samuel F. DeThorne
Dyana Garcia
Yvonne Garcia
Rachel Lynn Grahmann
Abigail R. Hernandez
Raul A. Hernandez
Alan D. Hoover
Thomas F. Huttenhoff
Jasmine R. Ibarra
Science, Engineering
and Technology
Winston Erevelles,
Ph.D., Dean
Highest Honors
Alvaro Aguilar
Aracely Alcala
James A. Almaguer
Stephanie Y. Annor
Trace E. Arnold
Brian L. Singzon
Arquisola
Dina A. Attia
Gilbert I. Barraza
Travis Barton
Bianca R. Bewley
Puja J. Bhakta
Tiffany A. Brown
Nicole E. Cavazos
Amber R. Clapper
Elizabeth Cortez
Amador Cruz
Daniel M. Duffau
Alan L. Erwin
Megan S. Foster
Elizabeth R. Garza
Hillary L. Garza
Alyssa R. Gonzalez
Daniel P. Gonzalez
Deborah J. Gonzalez
Diana L. Gonzalez
Jeanna Goodrich
Gerald T.
Harrison Gruber
Samantha L. Hinojosa
Miriam L. Johnson
Michelle M. Kafie
Amanda L. Kropp
Kristina K. Lindsey
Suzanna Lopez
Leslie A. Lu
Lori N. Mayfield
Denise L. McGlothing
Lyla M. Moon
Bessie A. Munoz
Richard I. Ogin
James U. Ross
Andy I. Vargas
Trevor M. Waite
Matthew R. White
Sara J. Wilkinson
Donette R. Williams
Yudovich Yarrito
High Honors
Angelica A. Agredano
Grant G. Buehrer
Erica Dominguez
Jon M. English
Crystal M. Estrada
Sissi P. Fernandez
Ginnette M. Garcia
Gregory J. Herbst
Allison M. Huerta
Melissa R. Lara
Andrew A. Lupinski
Lisa M. Martinez
Eric Narvaez
Jeremy Narvaez
Carlos N. Olea
Marquielle C. Orwat
Clarissa Pena
Holly O. Press
Kimberly A. Pruske
Victoria C. Reyes
Roxanne O. Rodas
Luisa M. Rodrigues
Brandi N. Rodriguez
Katherine M. Salazar
Joseph D. Santos
David A. Silberman
Megan A. Torres
Jennifer L. Wendover
Joseph R.Jennings
Christine N. Khong
Inez C. Leal
Sarah M. MacAlino
Aron E. Martinez
Kristyn M. Mathewson
Nicolas E. Moreno
Barbara Neusch
Thi Kim Ly Nguyen
Kelly M. Niemiec
Damiana D. Pena
Valerie B. Prince
Christopher A. Ramirez
Cristhian E. Ramirez
Rodolfo De Jesus Ramirez
Jose D. Retana
Mario C. Reyes
Rebecca Rodriguez
Sandra V. Rosas
Katherine T. Ruesewald
Adriana Saenz
Juan J. Saenz
John P. Salcido
Luis E. Sanchez
John B. Sandlin
Emily A. Segir
Andrew C. Smith
Brittany S. Sullivan
Alexandria Tami
Lawadoin A. Toe
Mark A. Trujillo
Michelle Renae Van Hecke
Sandra M. Vasquez-Kayruz
Sarah T. Vega
Carmela A.
Paleracio Ver
Arthur R. Wagner
Honors
Clarissa F. Acosta
Laura E. Aguero
Dania C. Angeles
Austin A. Brangwin
Weiyuan Chen
Eshraf A. Choudhury
Jeffrey Crain
Lorna V. Cruz
Nabila M. Dabdoub
Jesus DeLuna
Angelique De Oliveira
Fei Du
John A. Elder
Ninfa M. Escobar
Martha T. Fernandez
Celina Garcia
Vanessa Garcia
Steven H. Garcia-Levis
Aaron M. Godinez
Jose G. Gonzalez
Richard A. Gonzalez
Christina V. Gove
Jordan M. Walter
Shannon Warren
Warrin A. Witten
Alice S. Yang
High Honors
Erik T. Albach
Austin W. Beatty
Michael C. Bingham
David C. Cadena
Maria T. Chavez
Loretta M. Clapper
Sandra M. Crusa
Analicia G.
De Los Santos
Roberto
De Los Santos
Audiel A. Espitia
Arthur Furlong
Katherine E. Green
Andrew G. Hansen
Dylan L. Heart
Lorena S. Hepburn
Sanum Y. Khan
Se Hee Kim
John P. Korban
Dennise Lerma
Wendy Lin
Violet M. Maldonado
Andrew Menezes
Hae Mi Noh
Cesar Ornelas
Jo-Anna Palma
Anastasia M. Pemberton
Anna M. Plote
Justine C. Reilly
Cristine D. Saks
John A. Gutierrez
Keith D. Hartle
Anahi Hernandez
Brittany M. Horak
Benjamin J. Itz
Amira Kalifa
Andrej B. Klipa
Antonio Lafuente
Kenna A. Ledford
Cristabel Lerma
Julian Lopez
Eileen C. Lopez-Bueso
Shane I. Loza
Michael D. Luna
Francine M. Masso
Kori P. McCarver
Timothy S. McCormick
Mathew McStravic
Ethan T. Medola
Andrew D. Michalek
Allison N. Murray
Ernesto M.
Negrete Papadakis
Paola Ostos
Cassandra E. Schindler
Aaron A. Sepulveda
Christopher B. Sierra
Maria Silva
Cassandra A. Stefanovic
Camila Tulyaganova
Anthony R. Vega
Honors
Kirsten G. Acosta
Thushari R. Alahapperuma
Riyad S. Alamri
Jordan N. Aluyen
Jaqueline Alvarado
Marcela Alvarado
Brenda N. Alvarez
Kathleen M. Benavides
Jaclyn Y. Bermudez
Robert W. Boyd
William R. Buckley
Lauren A. Burdett
Alan I. Carranza
Felix J. Carrillo
Amanda M. Chavez
Janet Chen
Stephanie L. Crowell
Jordan M. Dean
Erik L. Dimmett
Jennifer D. Dylla
Sharlene N. Flesher
Thaddeus C. Fuller
Andrew R. Gonzalez
Justin L. Haloot
John M. Holland
Rodrigo Iglesias
Julie C. Kells
Daniel E. Landeros
Bret R. Peters
Rebecca Prada
Valerie Ramirez
Stefanie Random-Becker
Jose R. Resendiz
Tomas L. Rey
Eric A. Rogers
Lauren M. Romero
Christopher M. Ruesewald
Angelica M. Saenz
Matthew H. Sisneros
Joshua E. Soto
Willliam D. Thompson
Elizabeth Tolentino
Elena T. Vasquez
Jeanette A. Vazquez
Delissa A. Villa
Antonieta Del Valle
Yammouni
Rynah M. Young
Bradley T. Ledford
Julian A. Martinez
Christel M. McCormick
Monique M. Mendoza
William R. Miles
Alejandra A. Mireles
Nerissa A. Misuela
Richard E. Molina
Triana Montemayor
Thanh Vi D. Nguyen
Gabriel A. Noguera
Nina Y. Olvera
Pearl L. Olvera
Deanna S. Patterson
Alicia A. Perez
Anel M. Perez
Claudia P. Ramirez
Christina Rodriguez
Mauro D. Rodriguez
Miranda A. Rodriguez
Guy Rutten
Sandra M. Ryan
Juan M. Sanchez
Francisco A. Santos
Jenifer M. Schnabl
Theresea A. Seifert
Brian R. Serrato
Jorge L. Sosa
Frida A. Teran
Dante C. Tezza
Kayla M. Valderas
Tomas Vargas
Melissa M. Vasquez
Lashelle U. Villarreal
Amjad A. Yamani
Dean’s List
November 9, 2011
Humanities and
Social Sciences
Janet B. Dizinno,
Ph.D., Dean
Highest Honors
Camila F. Acchiardo
Christine L. Andrews
Emily A. Artalejo
Elaheh O. Ashtiani
Bobby A. Baiza
Brynna N. Bergman
Alexandra N. Birr
Tanios A. Bou Onk
Elisha E. Bryant
Kristen T. Burress
Javier A. Calvillo
Rebecca R. Cantu
Quanesha L. Carman
Jessica N. Carrillo
Anabel O. Chavez
Christopher M. Childree
Mariana D. DeLeon
Christina Dominguez
Jessica R. Dorrycott
Cyra A. Dumitru
Emily M. Flowers
Caroline M. Fogwell
Megan A. Gallo
Brittany R. Galvan
Daniella E. Garcia
Jeremy L. Gelwix
Caitlyn H. Geraci
Elizabeth A. Getz
Elvira D. Gonzalez
Rachel M. Gutierrez
Veronika A. Gutierrez
Caroline A. Hartmann
Richard Hernandez
James R. Hipp
Cheryl L. Hoelscher
James F. Hopkins
Jessica R. James
Roxanne Jimenez
Matthew A. Jirkovsky
Sean S. Jonez
Truette D. Jonez
Crystal D. Keller
Ashlee E. Kelps
Christine P. Le
Kyleigh D. Lindberg
Charles A. Lopez
Averie E. Maldonado
Crystal M. Mares
Itzel Martinez
Gilbert E. Mata
Carlie N. Mathews
Danielle M. Matos
Alexandra E. McCoy
Kevin P. McGloin
Selena M. Mendoza
Adam M. Meyer
Kelly M. Montgomery
Brenda Montoya
Fidel Morales
Itzel M. Morales
Tanairi Y.
Ochoa Rodriguez
Jose A. Orozco
Debra Orta
Karlie R. Ortega
Sarai S. Ortega
Syrita R. Owens
Mahana A. Paige
Aaron M. Perez
Stacey L. Pierce
Corrie L. Pittman
Marisa Porras
Charles Ramirez
Claudia P. Rangel
Selena Rangel
Hannah B. Rendon
James P. Reyna
Stephanie Ruiz-Alba
Joseph A. Sanchez
Steven D. Sanchez
Emily J. Scruggs
Jared R. Selman
Yvonne D. Sendejo
Michelle E. Shea
Ronald J. Spindel
Anne M. Swenson
Roger Tamez
Kasey B. Vasquez
Lynzee L. Villafranca
Roni L. Vowels
Micah L. Walker
Linda A. Wieland
Alexia A. Wilson
High Honors
Cyndy J. Alvarez
Alison M. Ayala
Bonita S. Babu
Kelly N. Baker
Kristina J. Barcinas
Katherine M. Benavides
Clarissa N. Broughton
Kristine P. Brown
Joseph Al Cardenas
Colin M. Castillo
Francisca B.
Castro-Redditt
Janneth F. Clark
Jessica F. Clark
Isabel De La Cerda
Caleb Diaz
Claire T. Etter
Daisy A. Flores
Larissa C. Flores
Nicole M. Flores
Rose Fonseca
Blake A. Gilliland
Mario E. Gonzalez
Kari R. Gords
Fennelle N. Guevara
Analisia Gutierrez
Amanda M. Guzman
Daniella Hernandez
Natalie M. Hightower
Robin J. Johnson
Jennifer E. Jones
Kimberly E. Keating
Angell Kim
Leia M. Kirch
James T. Koch
Gai Thi Le
Anna L. Lichtenberger
Zachary A. Lutz
Oliver M. Manglona
Janeth Martinez
Stephanie Martinez
Ryan M. Mchutchion
Monica C. Mendez
Anita E. Montoya
Victoria E. Moon
Stacey L. Moss
Yamel Y. Muzquiz
Puafuatausag M. Nomura
Jonathan R. O’Hara
Stefany Olague
Ana M. Olivares
Annia F. Olivares
Danielle V. Oviedo
Angela M. Palumbo
Clarissa Pena
Briana D. Perez
Briana J. Perez
Roberto Ramirez
Stefanie N. Ramirez
Robert C. Regan
Monica A. Rincon
Brittney Rodriguez
Luis J. Romo
Elizabeth Rutiaga
Danielle I. Saavedra
Tina M. Sanchez
Rosemary F. Segura
Christina V. Serrano
Patrick M. Serrato
Maria Silva
David A. Strycula
Cassandra M. Vara
Melinda B. Villa
Nicole M. Wellington
Shaquille C. Wolef
Kelly Y. Zamora
Honors
Azhmir Acosta
Ivonne Aguilar
Pamela Alvarado
Wendy Araujo
Benjamin Arceo
Luis J. Barajas
Karla Bayona
Jake A. Becerra
Victoria L. Bonelli
Adrianna L. Borrego
Tiara N. Bouldin
Elizabeth E. Boyd
Philip J. Briseno
Emily A.
Bryant-Mundschau
Nicole M. Canales
Hugo A. Cano
Angela M. Cantu
Stephanie Capella
Claudia L. Carrete
Gabriella Casas
Emily Castaneda
Rozzane A. Chavez
Miriam D. Cruz
Natalie A. Cusick
Alexia J. Dabdoub
Eduardo Davila
Alejandra De Anda
Xavier R. De La Cruz
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Andres Jaime
Simran Jawanda
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Olena Johnson
Ivy M. Jones
Adriana Juarez
Sarah A. Justus
David C. Kaiser
Logan J. Kimbrell
Cynthia M. Klein-Wassink
Matthew E. Kotzur
Liz N. Krenek
Antje Kutzner
William V. Lange
Christopher P. Lasko
Tirzah LeFeber
Javier de Jesus
Ley Tablada
Angelica M. Lopez
Julian G. Lopez
Joel K. Lowther
James A. Lucchesi
Edlin Maldonado
Tanya N. Maness
Christie A. Martinez
Courtney M. Massey
Russell T. Matye
Jose A. Mendez
Desiree N. Mendoza
Genaro Mendoza
Maria D. Miranda Bouille
SanJuanita Moncada
Ryan Moore
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Kathleen S. O’Connor
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False beliefs
about protein
mislead public
Every year, over $40
billion is spent on weightloss products and programs
in the U.S., according to
Consumer Reports. Fitness
buffs often agree on their
supplement of choice—
Lena
protein—that
includes
Scalercio
the popular supplements
Myotein, Syntha-6, Muscle Tech and Muscle
Milk. Protein supplements have been hyped
up and driven into the minds of consumers
as a supplement necessary for muscle gain
and weight loss. This, as discovered by
many researchers, is not the case.
Many people are unaware of how much
protein our bodies actually need. According
to a study conducted by the University
of Washington, the average American
consumes double the amount of protein
necessary for the body. Americans have
been led to believe that their diet is lacking
in protein and their consumption should
be adjusted as such. Many Americans use
protein shakes as meal replacements or
snack on protein bars throughout the day in
hopes of losing weight and gaining muscle.
This misconception goes beyond the scope
of false advertisement.
A side effect that the supplement industry
will not advertise is that excess protein not
used by the body is actually stored as fat.
University adjunct professor Catherine A.
Padberg, who teaches food and nutrition
courses explains, “If you consume more
protein than you need, your body makes
fat out of the extra amino acids.” Padberg
stresses that even an athlete seeking to gain
muscle doesn’t need any extra protein than
what can already be found in the average
American’s daily diet.
The study at the University of Washington
also concluded that excess protein intake
can cause stress to the kidneys and increase
calcium loss that could potentially lead to
osteoporosis. T. Colin Campbell, a professor
of natural sciences at Cornell University
and former senior science adviser to the
American Institute for Cancer Research,
claims there is "a strong correlation between
dietary protein intake and cancer of the
breast, prostate, pancreas and colon."
Many scientists have urged consumers that
protein supplements should only be used for
those diagnosed with a protein deficiency.
When considering the use of supplements,
be sure to consult a physician first. If there
are ever any questions regarding how to
maintain a healthy body weight, remember
this tip from the Mayo Clinic—the key to
losing weight is burning more calories than
you consume. Choose healthy foods, and
include physical activity in your daily routine.
Cartoon by Jasmaine Aquino
Leaving Iraq: America ends 10 years of war
PRO
Pulling out of Iraq will allow the
U.S. to focus on internal issues.
As a mob gathered in the streets—
peacefully protesting—police forces
shot tear gas into what they saw as a
dangerous crowd. In the chaos, several
activists were left seriously injured.
This wasn’t dissent in some distant
Alex
land. This was an Occupy Wall Street
Meyer
protest in downtown Oakland. The
protestors at the event claim they did not
incite the police violence, that they were simply voicing
their discontent with the state of America.
One of those protestors was Iraq war
veteran Scott Olsen. After two tours in
Iraq, Olsen is currently battling for his life in a Bay Area
hospital. Olsen survived the hell of war in an oppressive
state only to be struck down while protesting in the
streets of democracy.
This madness in Oakland came just days after
President Obama announced that the administration
would keep its promise and have all remaining American
troops home from Iraq by the end of December 2011.
It’s about time. It seems asinine that pride in Baghdad
should take precedence over prosperity in America. Our
government is building nations in the Middle East when
there is a nation in desperate need of rebuilding right here.
Critics of the withdrawal say that we can’t just simply
pull out. They argue that America has a moral obligation
to protect the Iraqi people, and maintain stability.
But at what point do we stop? Since we invaded Iraq
in March of 2003, we have lost 4,000 service members
and spent billions of dollars.
Our real enemies in the Middle East won’t be defeated
with military operations. Our enemies are religious
extremists and terrorists who fight covertly. They have no
flag or seat in the United Nations, and they will certainly
not be stopped through a continued military presence.
Instead, security will be achieved in the Middle East
by special operations—much like the one responsible for
killing Osama Bin Laden.
And while we do have an obligation to the Iraqi
people, that obligation cannot trump our obligation to the
American people. It’s time to stop investing our resources
thousands of miles away when there is such alarming
discontent here. Veterans like Scott Olsen deserve better.
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Abandoning Iraq will endanger
the nation's security.
The U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 to
keep the country safe from the threat
Iraq posed to national security after the
9/11 attacks. Leaving now because of
political convenience will cost Iraq the
progress that has been made in forming
Frances
a functioning government. We need
Mell
to remain as a strong presence in the
Middle East to continue to protect the
safety of our nation. This should take precedence over
approval ratings and upcoming elections.
We are giving Iraq the opportunity to become a selfsufficient, functioning democratic state. Taking away
our support opens the door for Iranians to influence Iraq
and cause the current government to fail. In the past six
months, we supported the overthrow of dictatorships and
government structures in Libya and Egypt. Since that
time, Iranian and other terrorist groups seem to be taking
over the new Egyptian and Libyan governments, putting
American and Middle East security at risk.
A major source of conflict in the Middle East is the
tension between Islamic tribal branches, which have had
a contentious past with one another for over 1,000 years.
The two most prevalent are the Sunnis and the Shiites. In a
New York Times editorial, the emergence of the branches
was described as a result of a major schism in the Islamic
religion that developed after the death of Mohammed.
Egypt and Iraq had a Sunni dominated government before
they were overthrown, but Iran is still Shiite.
Since Saddam Hussein was removed, there has
been no strong Sunni government keeping the Iranian
government under control. The Sunni governments in
the area are falling to the unrest stimulated by Iran, who
may turn their focus to Saudi Arabia. This could greatly
destabilize the Middle East and American security.
Besides this, we have allocated a vast
amount of resources into this project. By
walking away early, all of the American
lives sacrificed, money and time spent into making the
Iraqis free people will have been wasted. Supported or
not, the U.S. has an obligation to properly finish what was
started. The whole world will be watching our every move
as we exit Iraq, and the U.S. is accountable for all the
consequences, positive or negative.
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Borrowing our education
In an attempt to quell dissent on college campuses where students are
beginning to vocalize a resistance to the price of higher education, the Obama
Administration announced its hopes to reduce student loan debt. According to
the New York Times, student loan debt is on track to reach $1 trillion in 2011
with the average college student graduating with $30,000 in loans. Luckily, our
university students are graduating with about $5,000 less than the average,
according to College Board.
The repayment program would come with a “Pay as You Earn” option that
would allow graduates to pay 10 percent of their discretionary income for 20
years and have the rest of their federal student loan debt forgiven. This plan
would start next year.
But students are not only walking away with 30K in student loans, but are
also walking away with troubling job prospects. The unemployment rate for
recent graduates is more than 10 percent, according to the New York Times.
Sixty percent of recent graduates said that they would need further
education in order to be successful in their careers, racking up more debt.
The average debt for graduate school is $30,000 to $50,000, while law and
medical school reach the limits with $80,000 to $110,000 of debt, according to
American Student Assistance.
These figures may seem daunting, but now is the time to determine what we
are willing to pay for our higher education. Debt forgiveness would legitimize
the notion that education is a basic right and should be free. However, the $1
trillion in student loan debt will continue to contradict this notion.
Until we invest in an educated and engaged society to create more space
for creativity and debate, we must pay the cost of education. But we must be
willing to have faith in what we can do with our education—no matter the cost.
The Silent Majority speaks out
Thanks to Joe Klein, the voices of the “Silent Majority” are
ringing loud and clear. In the most recent Time magazine cover
story entitled “The Middle of the Road,” the political journalist
travelled across the middle of America over the span of 19
days to uncover the political beliefs of its citizens.
The Silent Majority refers to the majority of citizens who feel
that
they are only partially represented in the media. The term
Emily
Artalejo
has been used since the 1800s, but Klein’s interviews suggest
that the Silent Majority have returned and are angrier than ever.
A surprising 81 percent of survey respondents reported that America was
on the wrong track. Seventy-one percent think that America is in a serious
decline, 60 percent believe that media and politicians do not reflect their view
of what’s important and 89 percent believe that politicians should compromise
on major issues. Seventy percent are upset or concerned about the country.
The biggest question remains, if the feelings of the Silent Majority are so
strong, why do they remain unheard?
Klein attributes the majority’s silence as a fault of journalists and the media,
which focus on the most sensational of political views, rather than the typical.
The Silent Majority are not dressed up in colonial garb like the tea partiers,
or sleeping on Wall Street, but is composed of men and women who volunteer
in local organizations, participate in school board elections and oppose the
polarization of political views.
Klein also found that a frequently cited reason for not vocalizing strong
opinions publicly is the incivility present in political discourse. Rudeness has
become commonplace, and a regular occurrence. Klein quotes respondent
Jane Miller, "We can't seem to have a reasonable conversation about anything
anymore, and it reaches right down here to our neighborhood.”
Civility in politics may seem like an oxymoron to many, but it is exactly what
the Silent Majority calls for.
Incivility in politics is not only a topic among the Silent Majority. Three
northeastern Ohio universities—the University of Akron, the University of Mount
Union and Cleveland State University—have created a research association to
address the causes, effects and details of how incivility in politics occurs.
Until American political coverage becomes less sensational and rhetoric
becomes more civil, expect the views of the Silent Majority to be confined to
pages of Time magazine.
Cartoon by Eric Vijil
Amazon hurts publishing tradition
Divide and conquer. This is the current strategy that Amazon Publishing
is utilizing as they subtly wage war on traditional book publishing.
The company has already eliminated bookstores through Amazon.com,
whose effects could be seen when Borders closed this summer.
Now publishers are being removed from the picture as well, prompting
writers to self-publish, without using the middleman. The first of these
Dania
writers was Timothy Ferriss, a New York Times bestselling author known for
Pulido
his self-help books that encourage and instruct readers to put in a minimal
amount of effort to achieve significant goals in their lives.
According to the New York Times, Ferriss is praised for his methods of self-promotion
and investing in the shiny promises of advancing technologies. While Ferriss was published
by Crown publishing, he approached Amazon about a book deal because Crown would
never be able to match the offer he hoped to receive.
It is devastating not only to see money-seeking authors get the upper hand in the
publishing world, but also the choices in literary material made by Americans who put these
authors on the best-selling lists. Ferriss’ quick solutions to laziness epitomize the American
population today who revel in instant gratification. How shameful that not only have we
become too idle to drive to a bookstore and neatly stack our bookshelves, but we’ve also
thrown meaningful literature out the window for the opportunity to be fooled by a self-made
pop culture figure, backed by an overgrown company monopolizing the business.
Author Laurel Saville is an example of how Amazon Publishing is creating its own
bestsellers. According to the New York Times, Saville kept paying for the publication of
her memoir. When Amazon noticed a mixed review of her book in a Publisher’s Weekly list
of self-published writers that she had, once again, paid to be included in, they offered to
republish the book with a new cover and title and agreed on a deal without an agent.
Obviously, if you are practically paying people to read your book and if publishing houses
have never offered to publish it, then it is safe to say that your book is not up to traditional
standards and does not qualify as literature that would appeal to audiences.
If Amazon Publishing takes your self-published work and reintroduces it to readers in a
shiny new light to make it a bestseller because their name is all over it, then congratulations!
Maybe the gracious sums of monopolized money that you will be receiving will be comforting
enough to make up for the fact you were the only person who thought your writing was
credible enough to sell because no real traditional publishing house thought it was.
What Rattles Your Cage?
Is retaining traditional publishing standards
important for the future of literature?
Share your opinion and see those of your classmates on our website:
www.stmurattlernews.com in the Community section. Join the debate!
The Major B
Bill Greehey School of Business
“As
the
demand
for
other degrees is steadily
decreasing due to today’s
economy,
the
demand
for accounting degrees is
rising. I’m glad to know
that although it is still
a challenge, the odds of
landing a job are slightly
tipped in my favor as an
accounting major.”
Xavier Guerra
Accounting
Junior
Accounting
Criteria
Marketing
Common stereotype:
It’s a boring major that
leads to a boring job.
Marketing majors have
it easy and never have
any homework.
Cost of books:
$400
$250
Study time per week:
10 hours
7 hours
Favorite hangout:
Alkek
Alkek
Challenging classes:
Intermediate Accounting
Microeconomics and
Principles of Marketing
Caffeine intake:
A few cups of coffee or
energy drinks per week
2 cups of coffee a day
Average salary:
$32,000-$60,000
$32,000-$40,000
Skills needed:
fi
Proficiency
in math
and Microsoft Excel
Be able to talk to people
and sell anything.
“Where would businesses
be without any form of
marketing? They need us!”
Amanda Rodriguez
Marketing
Freshman
Pick a s
School of Law
Criteria
Common stereotype:
“We are going to be lawyers.”
Cost of books:
Study time per week:
$1000-$2000
Too much
Law Library and Plaza
Favorite hangout:
Challenging classes:
Caffeine intake:
Average salary:
Skills needed:
*Major breakdown ased on student responses.
Law
It’s law school--all the
classes are hard.
5-7 cups of coffee a day
$110,000
Critical Thinking
...explore th
Breakdown
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Criteria
“I don’t bring my
books to school,
that’s how much
they weigh.”
Priscilla Ortega
Psychology
Senior
school...
he options
English
Communications
Psychology
Common stereotype:
It’s an easy major where
students play with computers.
Always analyzing people
Cost of books:
Study time per week:
$150
15 hours
$400
15 hours
Favorite hangout:
Treadaway or the Mac Lab
Don’t really have one,
bond at Psi Chi meetings
Challenging classes:
Media Writing & Reporting,
Graphics and anything
with Dr. Pressman
Statistics, Physiological
Psychology, Abnormal
Psychology
Caffeine intake:
2 cups of coffee or 3
energy drinks a day
5 energy drinks a week
Average salary:
$34,500-$80,000
Writing, Photoshop
and AP Style
$35,000-$50,000
Skills needed:
Perseverance and persistence
School of Science, Engineering
and Technology
Criteria
Biology
Engineering
Common stereotype:
Students who spend all
their time studying
Cost of books:
Study time per week:
$900-$1200
50 hours
Favorite hangout:
Third fl
floor of the
library or the caf
Math building or the
library basement
Challenging classes:
Senior Design Project
Caffeine intake:
Organic Chemistry
Way too much
Average salary:
$50,000-$80,000
$60,000-$100,000
Skills needed:
Time management, good
memorization skills
Communication and
mathematical skills
Dorks into sci-fifi with no
fashion sense orfisocial skills
$500
20 hours
1 cup of coffee a day
“The beauty about engineering is that it creates innovating
technology that makes the lives of people much easier.”
Suman Chakravarty
Engineering
Junior
Graphic / Illustration by Amanda Cano and Emily Scruggs | Illustration by Katherine Benavides
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Difficulties and advantages of commuting to campus
By Mercedes Kelso
Staff Writer
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Big men battle in Greatest vs. Greatest: Texas Edition
Robinson and Olajuwon battle for title of greatest Texas center
By Joe Rodriguez
Sports Editor
“The Admiral” David Robinson of the
San Antonio Spurs and “The Dream”
Hakeem Olajuwon of the Houston Rockets
revolutionized the center position in the
NBA during the mid-1990s. Although
they had many memorable battles, many
basketball enthusiasts have been trying
to determine who the greatest is.
Statistics
These big men paralleled each other
in their style of play. Both Robinson and
Olajuwon are two of only four players to
record a quadruple-double in a game, a
feat the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic
Johnson and Larry Bird weren’t able to
accomplish. Throughout their careers,
both Olajuwon and Robinson averaged
2.5 assists per game, over 21 points per
game and 3 blocks per game.
However, the career playoff stats
favor Olajuwon, who averaged 25 points
per game in the playoffs compared to
Robinson’s 18. All of Olajuwon’s statistics
improved once the postseason began.
Towards the end of his career, Robinson’s
numbers dropped while his protégé, Tim
Duncan, began to take over.
Advantage: Olajuwon. Although it is a
toss-up in regular season statistics, the
playoffs are where it matters the most.
Olajuwon raised his level of play in the
1994 and 1995 seasons when the Rockets
won the NBA Championship. Robinson’s
numbers decreased compared to his
regular season numbers. The edge goes
to “The Dream.”
Advantage:
Robinson.
Although
Olajuwon beat Robinson when it counted
the most, the numbers don’t lie. The fact
that Robinson and the Spurs had 30
victories in 42 meetings against Olajuwon
is more than enough to prove that “The
Admiral” wins this round.
ROBINSON: 0
OLAJUWON:1
Throughout the span of their careers,
both Robinson and Olajuwon have
compiled many numerous awards and
recognitions. Both were regular season
MVPs (Olajuwon in 1994 and Robinson in
1995). Both won two NBA championships,
as well as two Olympic Gold Medals. In
1996, both these players were named one
of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players. However,
one thing that separates these two greats
is that Olajuwon was named NBA Finals
MVP twice. The most significant honor
both these men have received is being
enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall
of Fame (Olajuwon in 2008 and Robinson
in 2009.
Head-to-Head
In the 42 meetings Olajuwon and
Robinson had with one another, Robinson
dominated with an overwhelming record
of 30-12. Both players were equally
matched statistically, but in the 1995
Western Conference Finals, Olajuwon
seemingly battled out the league MVP
Robinson. Eventually, Olajuwon would
lead the Rockets past the top seeded
Spurs en-route to their second straight
NBA Championship.
ROBINSON:1
OLAJUWON: 1
Accomplishments
Energy drinks require caution
Drinks dehydrate and are addictive.
By Joe Rodriguez
Sports Editor
Students often need energy drinks to help
them when they an extra boost to do homework
or stay awake in their classes after a long night
of studying. However, most people never ask,
how does the drink work?
Energy drinks are made up almost entirely
of sugar and caffeine. The caffeine in a small
energy drink is the equivalent of a cup of coffee.
However, most people grab huge cans of energy
drinks, which is the equivalent of about four
or five cups of coffee. The sugar in the drinks
acts like a fast-acting carbohydrate.
This
carbohydrate gives energy for about 15 minutes,
at which time the caffeine will take effect.
Energy drinks are
healthy to drink,
but only if taken in moderation. It does not have
enough water to hydrate the body, so water
should be drank with an energy drink.
The worst thing to drink with an energy drink
is alcohol. The energy drink, an upper, and the
alcohol, a downer, will
make the body unable to tell how drunk it is,
according to Conrad Woolsey from the Journal of
Alcohol and Drug Education. This is dangerous
because it can lead to overdrinking, and since
the energy drink and alcohol are poor forms of
rehydration it can lead to alcohol poisoning.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, known for his tv show, “Dr. Oz,”
has proven that energy drinks can be addictive
and unsafe when used incorrectly. Energy drinks
should never be taken while exercising because
the energy drink is a diuretic, meaning it signals
the kidneys to release more fluids as waste
than needed. Working out and energy drinks
combined can cause severe dehydration.
While energy drinks are a great way to boost
energy for a short period of time, they should
not be consumed as if they are any beverage.
Energy drinks are a great choice for energy if
taken with a proper hydrating drink. A sports
drink is a good choice because those replenish
electrolytes and replenish water, but plain water
is the best choice.
Graphic / Illustration by Joe Rodriguez and Felix Arroyo
Advantage:
Tie. No one
can diminish what these men have
accomplished in the game of basketball.
Although arguments can be made for
both players, the simple fact of the matter
is that both these legendary NBA centers
are winners and champions.
ROBINSON: 1.5
OLAJUWON:1.5
Who’s the Greatest?
It is too close to say who is the greatest
between these two NBA legends. Based
on all the statistics, awards and headto-head matchups, these men are mirror
images of one another. Of course,
Houston fans would side with number 34,
while San Antonio fans would stand by
number 50. At the end of the day, these
players made each other great, raising
each other’s level of competition. Both
left their mark on the game of basketball
as two of the greatest to play the game.
It’s Game Time
Men’s Basketball
Sat, Nov. 19 vs. University of Incarnate Word, Bill Greehey
Arena 6 p.m.
Women’s Basketball
Sat, Nov. 12 vs. Fort Hays State University, Bill Greehey Arena
5:30 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 13 vs. Pittsburg State University, Bill Greehey Arena
3 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 16 at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, 6
p.m.
Fri, Nov. 18 vs. Northeastern State University, Bill Greehey
Arena 5 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 19 Southeastern Oklahoma University, Bill Greehey
Arena 4 p.m.
Tues, Nov. 22 at University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio,
TX, 5:30 p.m.
*Home games in Bold.
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Volleyball ends season
with farewell to seniors
A brief review of the St. Mary’s Rattlers’ season
By Joe Rodriguez
Sports Editor
The Rattlers celebrate after winning a point. The Rattlers finished the year with a 17-13
record after a 10-0 start. / Photo by Sarah Dwyer.
The volleyball season came to an
end Saturday with the Rattlers losing
in straight sets (25-20, 25-13, 25-22) to
Dallas Baptist University.
Before the game, the Rattlers and
their fans honored their four seniors—
Adrianna Keys, Mallory Moeller, Kristen
Chapman and Stephanie Proske—in
their farewell game. The seniors had
loved ones and family came out to help
bid them farewell in their final game. All
four seniors were given flowers from their
family and head coach Jenny WarmackChipman. Coach Warmack-Chipman
then started all four seniors for their last
game.
The Rattlers enjoyed the best start
in school history with a 10-0 start this
season. However, their record then
began to slide after injures to key players,
such as Moeller and freshman Kelsey
Huber. The Rattlers would end up going
7-13 in their last 20 games. The overall
record of 17-13 was not good enough
to get the Rattlers into the Heartland
conference tournament, which they won
last year.
The team had a solid year despite
their young roster that featured seven
freshmen and a walk-on sophomore
who were playing collegiately for the first
time. Of those seven freshmen, three
contributed and started at some point in
the year and libero history major Victorria
Martinez was named Heartland libero of
the week.
Although the Rattlers had a good
year on the court, the memories that
they will take away off the court are
just as important. “At one of our away
games, when we were on the bus, we
had a soul train line in the middle of the
bus. We were just dancing having little
competitions,” said senior biology major
and right side hitter Adrianna Keys. “The
fun stuff like that is what I’m going to
take away.”
Senior political science major and
middle blocker Stephanie Proske
mentioned that “the life-long friends”
was what she was going to take away
from her time playing at the university.
The volleyball team had a good year,
but fell short of their goal to get into the
tournament. The seniors from this year
will be sorely missed next year, but they
should be thanked for their dedication
during their collegiate career.
The Rattlers finished their season November
5th. The team featured six freshmen, four sophmores, one junior, and four seniors. / 2 left
Photos by Joe Rodriguez. / 2 right photos by Sarah Dwyer.
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SEAT
By Lane Swenson
Contributing Writer
Not much of a surprise,
a recent student poll shows
that
an
overwhelming
amount of our university
athletes say that listening to
music keeps them focused
and helps them “get in the
game.”
Studies
have
shown
that an athlete’s music
preferences help the athlete
become more focused, less
stressed and more prepared
for their upcoming event or
game.
“Music gets me pumped
up,”
says
freshman
marketing major and golf
player Bailey Ferguson.
“Since a round of golf takes
so long, it gets me focused
before I even get on the
course, so I stay focused
throughout the round.”
“I listen to rap music,
because the lyrics can be
very aggressive. It gets
you in a mood that has a
lot of intensity,” said third
baseman for the softball
team and junior English/
communication arts major
Do you listen to music to prepare for games?
Yes: 87%
No: 13%
Compiled by Lane Swenson
Jared
Gonzalez.
The
rhythm of the music helps
the athletes fall into an
aggressive mode so they can
dominate their competition.
For basketball player and
exercise and sports science
major Amber Polvado, music
helps her focus. “I like rap
songs, like Lil Wayne and
Chris Brown, because the
music gets me in the right
mind for a big game.”
A
study
conducted
at Ohio State University
had nine men that ranged
from ages 18 to 30 run on
treadmills for half an hour
at a maximum capacity
of 70 percent. They each
listened to some upbeat
rock music while they ran
and then they ran days later
without the music. The men
all agreed that after the run
while listening to the music,
they had exerted themselves
less, felt less stress and pain
and felt they were in a good
mindset.
A significant amount
of athletes listen to music
to get the right mood set.
Whether it’s for a big game,
a scrimmage or even just
a practice, music can do
extraordinary things and
it’s obvious that music is
just another reason why
our athletes are always
prepared for their games.
Top music genres to
jumpstart any game
1. Rap
2. Hip Hop
3.Dubstep
4.Alternate
5.Techno
Graphic / Illustration by Chrystalla Georghiou
THE
HOT
Pregame music helps athletes focus
SPORTS COMMENTARY
Mallory Moeller
Senior, Outside Hitter
QUICK FACTS: Was the MVP of last year’s
Heartland Confrence tournament that the Rattlers
won. Was injured twice this year, but still
managed to contribute, noteably with a big game
against Texas A&M International where she had
14 kills.
HOW HAS IT BEEN PLAYING BOTH
VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL?
“I’ve played volleyball and basketball together
since I was in middle school. I’d go straight from
volleyball to basketball. Going into college was
a little different because college expects so much
more out of you. The hours that you put in are
way more.”
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR
VOLLEYBALL SEASON?
“It was not what I saw happening at all. I was
injured for a lot of it, which was extremely
disappointing. I came back from an injury and I
could never really find my rhythm. When I finally
started to find my rhythm, I got hurt again. So I
was trying to find my rhythm again, and now the
season is over.”
WHAT MEMORIES WILL YOU TAKE WITH YOU?
“Just being with everybody. Making great friends,
and on the court memories are just as important
as off the court memories.”
DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR SENIOR CLASS LEFT
A MARK HERE AT THE UNIVERSITY?
“I think we did. I think we did a great job, and
I hope that the entire incoming freshman and
the rest of the team know that they can carry it
on. We did turn around the program last year,
and I think we have the bar set real high.”
Compiled by Joe Rodriguez
Rangers gave Cardinals World Series
By Raymond Torres
Contributing Writer
The 2011 Major League
Baseball season ended with
a number of historic games,
including an 11 inning Game
6 of the World Series. It was
in this game that the World
Series Championship was
not won by the St. Louis
Cardinals, but rather given
away by the Texas Rangers.
While the Rangers had
a more relaxing entrance
into
post-season
play,
winning the AL West by
ten games over division
rival Los Angeles Angels,
the Cardinals finished their
season with a 23-9 record
after being 10.5 games
behind the San Francisco
Giants in the Wild Card race.
Four of the wins came at their
last bat, defining Tony La
Russa’s club’s character—
they do not quit!
After the first five games
of the World Series, the
Rangers had the momentum
entering Game 6 in St.
Louis, having won the past
two games and leading the
series 3-2. After five innings,
the Rangers maintained a
4-3 lead. During the fifth
inning, Washington replaced
pitcher Colby Lewis with
Alexi Ogando after a rare
Michael
Young
fielding
error that ruined a double
play opportunity. Lewis’
relief was the first sign
on Washington’s sudden
change to a conservative
style. The Cardinals were
then awarded a game-tying
run in the sixth inning after
Ogando walked the only two
batters he faced with the
bases loaded. The Rangers’
best players rebounded
though, as Adrian Beltre
and Nelson Cruz hit backto-back solo homeruns,
giving the Rangers a 6-4
lead. Ian Kinsler added an
RBI to give the Rangers a
7-4 lead entering the eighth
inning. The Rangers were
six outs away from clinching
their first championship in
franchise history with a three
run lead, but Washington’s
conservative coaching style
prevented this.
Washington
replaced
Young at first base by
Mitchell Moreland, after the
former gold glove winner
committed two errors for
the first time in his career. At
the beginning of the game,
Fox
Sports
mentioned
a
comparison
between
Young and Yankees player
Derek Jeter. Sorry to spoil
the ending, but could you
imagine the Rangers winning
their first championship in
franchise history without
their franchise player? The
Rangers blew their two
run lead in the bottom of
the ninth inning, and their
collapse continued into extra
innings.
Josh Hamilton’s tworun homerun in the top of
the tenth inning gave the
Rangers a 9-7 lead, and
commentator Joe Buck
reflected, “90 percent of
baseball thought the game
was over.” However, the
Cardinals’
persevering
attitude was shown, as
Lance Berkman hit a gametying single after the Rangers
intentionally walked Albert
Pujols. In the bottom of the
11th inning, David Freese
was the only St. Louis
player to bat as his walk-off
homerun won the game for
St. Louis.
St. Louis headed into
game 7 with all momentum
behind them. The Rangers
scored two runs in the first
inning, only to allow the
Cardinals to score two runs
of their own. The series
concluded with a 6-2 St.
Louis victory in a game where
the Rangers’ determination
was not even comparable to
that of the Cardinals.
Throughout the last two
games, when the Rangers
would give St. Louis a breath
of air, the Cardinals would
turn it into an oxygen tank.
After two consecutive Fall
Classic losses, what is next
for Nolan Ryan’s club? C.J.
Wilson is the most coveted
player on the free agent
market, but is it a bad idea
to let him go? The Cardinals
enter the offseason with their
11th World Championship,
but with Tony La Russa’s
retirement,
and
the
reestablished concern of
Pujol’s future, the Cardinals
cannot be at complete ease.
But for now, they can take
pride in the championship
that was awarded to them.