Weight loss challenge comes to campus
Want to lose weight and make some money in the process? Fat Chance, a weight-loss contest modeled after The Biggest Loser, will hold a campus-wide competition with a chance to win $500 for UTSA students.
Fat Chance was created by students Chance Lunsford, Mikael Cantu and Joe Salmon as a part of a project for their Social Entrepreneurship course.
“We have to use our managerial and entrepreneurial skills creatively and appropriately to help solve social problems,” Salmon said.
The Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Black and Gold pageant.
Most of you have seen them around campus going to and from class, attending parties or even participating in a community service event. No matter where, you have seen the guys in the black and gold.
“Alpha Phi Alpha is the first black intercollegiate organization in the world,” senior mechanical engineering major Ayodeji “DJ” Daramola said. Daramola is the current president of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc.
The fraternity was the first multiracial chapter founded in 1964 at St. Mary’s University, while the original chapter was founded in 1906 at Cornell University.
Students encouraged to take part in 2010 Census
UTSA faces a challenge. We have been called to “come to our senses, and take part in the census”, as apart of the campus campaign to get more students involved in the 2010 Census.
The United States’ Constitution requires that a census of the entire population, citizens and noncitizens alike, be made every 10 years.
What UTSA does with all of its electronic waste?
Green programs are becoming essential to preserve the environment, especially with the vast amount of technology available. When electronics break down, they can have devastating effects on the environment if thrown away.
The UTSA Surplus Property department is in charge of handling all of UTSA’s unneeded property, such as broken computers and printers. They’re doing their part to maintain a clean environment by properly disposing of UTSA’s electronic waste.
Tips on ensuring a job after college
Sometimes it’s easy to forget
that everyone comes to college for
a purpose: to get a degree which
would then lead to a job. In recent
years this goal has become scarier,
since the economy is rough and the
job market is a tight.
Students pu on a benefit concert to help those in need
On Jan. 12, a 7.0 earthquake hit the country of Haiti, a small nation on the island of Hispaniola. According to CIA facts, Haiti remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with 80 percent of the population living under poverty.
That Delivery Place is an online delivery company serving UTSA and surrounding areas, and their business has been in operation since September 9, 2009. Their popularity is growing as fans on their Facebook page declare their appreciation for their services.
“We deliver everything you need right to your door, so you do not have to leave the comfort of your home,” is their motto as seen on their web page.
Professor David Hyde
Q: Where are you originally from?
A: Everywhere. I’m a vagabond. My dad was in the Marines so we moved all the time… every two to three years we had a new address. I was born north of Chicago, I moved to Seattle after high school. In addition to Illinoi
Among UTSA’s organizations, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honor society for high-achieving freshmen and sophomores. There are currently 233 chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Need a new pick-up line?
He said...
Society depicts dating as fun, exciting and new but let's be honest; finding a date sucks a lot.
She said...
Imagine the second you lay your eyes on a beautiful girl. You realize you need to talk to her. The world stops spinning and you have just one chance to impress her. How will you do it?
EAI strives to make a cultural difference on campus
Most dreams don’t happen overnight. They are gradually fulfilled.
Such was the case of the UTSA East Asia Institute, designed to educate not only UTSA, but also the entire city of San Antonio.
Valentine’s Day puts dating in the spotlight. It’s a day associated with great expectations-socially and economically. “Social norms along with consumerism influence Valentine's Day, whichhas become a major holiday in terms of its cultural importance and money spent,” sociology professor John Bartkowski said.
Features Column
At a birthday dinner this past weekend I over heard the phrase: wow, I’ve never had two girlfriends before!
By the end of my weekend, I had heard a second story of how a girl is currently being cheated on by her boyfriend.
College graduation: a time of celebration, happiness and the realization that its time to start paying back all those loans.
In December 2009, many UTSA students walked across the stage, accepted their diplomas and crossed over into the real world.
Is taking class attendance necessary?
At the beginning of every semester, students are handed a syllabus that details specific information such as the teacher’s attendance policy for their classes.
Features Column
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions date all the way back to the time of Julius Caesar. Sadly, most resolutions never make it past the last week of January. According to the National Government Web site, the top New Year’s resolutions are: 1.
Students Veterans Associations lending a helping hand to Veteran students.
UTSA welcomed the first official Student Veterans Association (SVA) this past semester.
The organization offers support and guidance for all individuals returning from deployment attempting to re-enter their normal lives. The society involves people from all backgrounds ranging from certified dentists to aviators.
Each semester, students scrape up enough money to buy their textbooks, searching bookstores and online sources to find the best deals for their budget, especially during this hard economic time.
Who should pay for the check?
Back in ye olden days, when misogyny was called chivalry and rape was called marriage, the question of who would pick up the dinner check was easily answered. Men would pick up the check; women would pick up the dishes.
Seeking anyone to talk to. Must be skilled in support.
For many college students, one of the most challenging things to cope with is depression. There are countless of other things to worry about like tests to study for, papers to write and projects to do; but when that split moment of silence hits bottom, and a student becomes depressed, many questions begin to arise.
Lately, I’ve been receiving hate mail from people who dislike my cynicism, so I’ll start with someone else’s to address the most dangerous topic this column has ever ventured upon: Love.
Ruben Mercado
On Nov. 5 the nation was shocked to hear of a tragedy on our own soil. In Ft. Hood Texas, U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hassan began firing upon his fellow soldiers in the Ft. Hood soldier readiness complex, killing 13 and wounding 30 others. The effects of the shooting were felt nationwide, including on our campus.
Asking how long it should take to get some is like asking how long until my date passes out: Neither answer comes soon enough.
University brings diversity through the East Asian Institute
If you follow the news for any period of time, you will undoubtedly hear reports concerning China at some point. The powerhouse nation has been growing in power during the last several years due to its economic and political influence. This can even be seen at UTSA.
Asking how long it should take to get some is like asking how long until my date passes out: Neither answer comes soon enough.
Much of my time spent during my senior year in high school involved working out and staying healthy. I never set an actual goal; I was just never satisfied with what I was doing in my life. I found that much of my dissatisfaction was rooted with my health and diet.
Is it cheating?
Even broaching this topic is going to get me in trouble with my girlfriend, so I’ll start with the safe ground: engaged or married people.
What really happens on the UTSA campus at night? Dropping in for a look around 2 AM, I braced myself for something like a ghost town. Driving on to campus at 1:58, I dropped by Chisholm to pick up my cohort, Meg Edyvean.
Social networks are holding you responsible.
Big Brother better watch what he says—Little Sis is watching him.
The new windows 7
On Oct 22, Microsoft introduced a new operating system to the world, Windows 7. The system attempts to fix annoyances caused by the much maligned Windows Vista and includes new features such as Pin, Jump List and Aero Shake, similar to features found in Mac OS X.
There’s a beast that lives on campus. Few have seen it. Those who have claim that it comes in different colors. Red, green, blue and yellow are a few of the descriptions.
After being accepted to college, the first thought on every students mind is, “how am I supposed to pay for this?” That’s where financial aid comes in.
How do you feel about your professor?
So we’re in college, the place for fun, memories and meeting a bunch of new people. But the only reason we’re here, we all come here to get an education. Something that will prepare us for the future, for the real world, and the only thing that stands in our way is about 120 hours and a bunch of hard classes with confusing professors, right?
Who remembers what it was like to be in high school? Or, better yet, to be a high school senior? You could get away with so many things in class and not give a hoot. Back then, it was okay not to read the chapter before class, to start (and finish) a big assignment the night before it was due, and to simply to skim the review the morning before a big test.
Most college students shudder at the thought of being in school another four years. Richard Gambitta has been at UTSA for 33. Gambitta has been a professor of Political Science at UTSA since 1976, a decision he has no regrets about.
The green society's eco-friendly mission: bringing environmental awareness
We mean your Mother Earth that is. Welcome to the paper recycling, plastic reusing, water conserving world of the Green Society. This eco-friendly organization has been at UTSA about five semesters. Striving to make a difference in the environment, the Green Society attempts to influence public policy regarding the environment and dedicates its members and time to community service.
Ever wished you could come up with a great idea for a product that can appeal to an entire generation of people? If so, you might want to ask advice from junior business finance and biology major Justin Reitmeyer and sophomore business marketing major Brett Cohen.
With an ear-deafening screech, sophomore architecture major Bridget Sandi's restful sleep is shattered. As she gropes around her bedside table to silence the offending contraption, she is already formulating a plan of attack for the day, all the while asking herself the question dreaded by all short-on-time friends and boyfriends alike: "What am I going to wear today?"
Macbooks functional multi-touch features
In the previous article of Talk Tech, I mentioned some of the Mac OS X features which may be overlooked. This week, our fingers will do the talking–multitouch that is. MacBook’s and MacBook Pro’s have either a single button or no buttons at all on the trackpad.
Undercover student conducts a service review of the writing center
It is three weeks into the semester. Chapters are being read. Assignments are being turned in. Major papers will be due soon. For many students the hardest task is to start an essay, let alone do it well. Though, little do many know about a place where pen meets paper-The Writing Center.
Nathan Batchelor
1. What did you want to be growing up? A wife and mother. I figured I was going to grow up, get married and have kids. But I ended up as a professor doing research. 2. What were your biggest fears then and now? I’ve never been scared of anything.
A Respones to Obama's opposition on his education speech to the children
Color me ignorant, but since when did it become a public nuisance for the President to present a speech on TV? Even when America went through a brief stint of Bush bashing, the general public still made an effort to listen to him speak– If only to make a commentary of how uneducated he sounded or to dispute the issues.Even I still managed to tune in.
A reflection of University’s feelings on condoms: Past and present
The year was 1989. AIDS and HIV had been identified in the United States. In an effort to protect and educate their classmates, members of the UTSA student government wanted to help spread the word about safe sex; and, safe sex, to them, meant using condoms.
Reflections of how social technology is changing the way we communicate
n the age of instant media communication, where social networks such as MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter dominate the cyber arena, communicating via the internet has become more of a social crutch rather than a convenient way to interact.
My interest in the Miss Texas pageant is because I want to become a successful, and inspirational woman such as Princess Diana. Pageants help woman show not only their beauty but also success.
SNL Seth Meyers Performs for students I Convocation Center for Roadrunner Days
“A man in Germany with no arms steals a T.V...the police say it was an easy arrest, as the man was unarmed. When asked why he didn’t pay, the man replied ‘I couldn’t reach my wallet,’ “ SNL Comedian Seth Meyers said.
A brief description of the program Mac OS X
As the new school semester begins, many are searching for computers and asking people for their opinions on which one to buy. Last semester’s theme for this column was about protecting one’s computer (mostly for Windows users); however, this semester, the theme will be about how to get the most from one’s computer.
Top 10 tips every college freshman should know
Entering into the uncharted territory more commonly known as college can be a daunting if not frightening experience. Reflecting on the first day of high school, one might recall teachers at every corner helpfully giving out directions and kindly welcoming students into their classroom, but college is a different story. Many have conquered the ever intimidating initial day of classes and are willing to offer their valuable advice to make the experience as trouble-free as possible.
A minature breakdown of the university’s most popular majors
What’s your major?
A common question, no doubt, but have you ever wondered how many other students share your answer? To go a step further, how well do you know the options available to your major?
Learning communities provide support for freshmen, ensuring success in classes
“Whoa.” “What am I looking for here?” “Do I even need this?” Sound familiar? Securing the best courses can be a daunting task, even for seniors, so it’s not unusual for freshmen to feel a bit intimidated. Fortunately, you’re not alone.
University faculty provide solutions to common freshmen problems
Sometimes the transition from high school to college seems daunting. Between keeping up with the busy class schedules and making new friends, it’s like being a high school freshman all over again-literally. You’ll be tempted to make the wrong choices and baffled when the right ones don’t go according to plan.
The ultimate travel guide for your 2009 summer vacation
By this time of the year, most students are craving the kind of adventure that doesn’t come from an organic chemistry book, the type of water that rushes over a white, sandy shore and not from out of a metal water fountain and the sort of relaxation that always seems short lived after having only five hours of sleep.
Political science/American studies senior to appear on 2009 City Council ballot
While most students simply hope to pass their classes, one determined UTSA student hopes to win a San Antonio City Council seat.
Senior political science and American studies major, 22-year-old Juan C. Davila turned in his application just before the due date to be placed on the 2009 District Eight City Council ballot.
A reflection on my college career
I’m graduating in less than two weeks and what I thought would be my main concern–‘What should I wear?’–has now become, ‘Am I ready to leave?’
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