March, 2011 - University of the Incarnate Word

March2011By Gaby CanavatiLOGOS STAFFWRITERIf Celia Cruz lived, she’dprobably spend her time inAzuca Nuevo Latino Restaurant& Bar at 713 S. Alamo St.This vibrant venue attemptsto combine traditions and flavorsof the Caribbean, Mexico,South and Central America. Youmay even spot some Spanishinspireddishes and Flamencodances. Although you don’t feelMexican or Spanish vibes in thisplace -- it’s purely a Caribbean,South and Central Americanexperience.When you arrive at Azúca,you’re tempted to walk throughthe front door. Well, you can’t.The entrance of Azúca is strategicallylocated past a beautifullylush arch of greenery, whichmakes for a quaint yet brief walk,taking you back to the hole inthe wall eatery on the corner ofa Puerto Rican street.Upon entering, you aregreeted with vibrant, loud colors:lime green tile, blue walls andtables. As my friend remindsme, the blue walls and tablesplay an interesting role in theFEATURESpage www.uiwlogos.org3Restaurant Review: Azúca reflects various culturesAnnual Job Fair draws hundreds of prospective employeesBy Ashley PerezLOGOS STAFF WRITERaesthetics of the restaurant.Blue, a color often associatedwith appetite suppression, reallyadds to the character and vibe ofthis eatery. Whoever thinks theblue doesn’t work will stand correctedonce the Latin Americanaromas of garlic and sofrito seepout of the kitchen. The mostnotorious characteristic of therestaurant is a very apparentode to Celia Cruz. The wallsare covered in art depicting theworld-renowned Cuban Queenof Salsa who died eight yearsago. In addition to the art, wefind intricate murano glass lightfixtures as well as wall decorations-- all a seemingly strangecombination that probably onlyworks for this place.Almost every Latin Americancountry has its version ofrice and beans. For example,Moros y Cristianos (often calledcongrí or moros), Cuba’s blackbeans and rice dish. This dish,introduced by Cuban settlers,dates back to the time whenMuslims and Christians foughtover Spain, a historical eventthat changed much of Spanishculture. Moros is a Cuban staple,often served with plantains. Thedish isn’t solely rice and beans-- it has peppers, cumin, bayleaves, garlic, oregano, tomatopaste, onions and much more.It’s an intricate dish with differentflavors. Azúca’s versionwas good, but not the best I’vehad. The moros seemed like theycame straight from a Valenciapaella with a very soft consistency,presented with a reddishcolor, inferring a severe overloadof tomato paste, one that completelyoverpowered the essenceof the dish.We also ordered tostones,or patacones, double-fried unripeplantains eaten in severalLatin American countries. Theseplantains are sliced, fried andpounded with a flat- surfacedkitchen tool, salted and servedwith mojo, a strong garlic buttersauce. Talk about delicious. Iwould highly recommend thisappetizer for a memorable tasteof Latin America. Crunchy onthe outside, and soft and starchyon the inside with a memorablegarlic aroma, one that remindsme of my great-aunt’s Salvadorianhome.With the tostones came aplate of fried yuca al mojo. Yuccais a root related to the potato andeaten in most hot and dry regionsof Latin America. It’s oftenprepared boiled or fried andrecognized as a traditional dishin El Salvador, among others.Azúca got it all wrong. The yuccafries were overcooked and lackingflavor the saltshaker couldnot compensate -- crunchy butrough on the outside, hard andflavorless on the inside. I wantedthe yucca fries to be delicious.I kept giving them a chance,but alas theynever metmy expectations.Our mainentrée, rubyred fish catchof the day,was presentedin a waythat LatinAmericanscan relate tooHundreds of University of the Incarnate Word studentshad a chance to meet with 88 employers Thursday,March 10, in Rosenburg SkyRoom for the school’sannual job fair.The fifth floor of the McCombs Center was filledwith students looking forward to discussing possibleinternships, part-time, and full-time positions withcompanies.“We’re looking for someone responsible, professional,committed, and with long-term goals in mind,”said BBVA Compass Branch Manager Robert Sanchez.“We come in trying to give everyone an opportunityfrom entry-level positions on up and see how we candevelop them.”Employers offered business cards, brochures andgoodie bags to promote their company.“This is my first time at UIW,” said one recruiter,Colleen Cunningham, director of marketing and researchfor Univision Radio. “We do several job fairseach year each year. I’ve done one in Austin and at St.Mary’s. But I’ll tell you something that I have noticedhere in contrast to what I’ve seen at other university jobfairs. You guys here at UIW are not typical millennialstudents that we see today. I’ve seen extremely professionalkids here.”There were also students who experienced the job fairfor the first time. Preparation included resume revisions,choosing business attire, and researching companies.“It was interesting,” junior fashion major AmandalynnHerrera said of her first time at the job fair. “Inoticed there were many business companies, but thatwasn’t what I was looking for. I would recommend anybusiness marketing majors to attend.”Even if students weren’t interested in starting a careerwith the employers, the recruiters still offered adviceabout the real world and in some cases scholarships.“Most people come to us to get information onscholarships,” said Kathleen Caffrey, a recruiter for U.S.Naval Medical programs. “I’ve researched IncarnateWord and (you) have excellent programs here includingyour pharmacy, business, and nursing school. This iswhy we like to come recruit here. Not everybody is cutout for the military, but look at your options. You willfind many commonalities in the civilian world and themilitary world. The military even offers a wide array ofopportunities from engineering to journalism.”Several employers also shared what they look foron a resume. Besides the appearance, skills, experienceand references are important things to make stand out,some said.“When I look at a resume, I look at the length a personhas been employed at each place,” Univision’s ColleenCunningham said. “If they have many jobs withina short period of time, they don’t seem dependable andI have to throw that resume out. It shows that person-- animatedand dramatic.The fish, with the consistencyand flavor of salmon, sat atop adollop of smooth mashed potatoestopped with taro stringchips. On two sides of the fishsat two small piles of juliennesautéed vegetables with an obvioustaste of butter. On the othertwo sides, the plate exhibitedtwo different sauces. One, avinegar-dominated red sauceand the other a creamy chipotle,both pleasing different parts ofthe palette. The combinationof the plate’s diverse elementsmade for a unique experience,one where you have to wonder,“what just happened?” The dishwas good, but nexttime I’d like to trysomething that isn’tseafood -- perhaps apepito sandwich or aColumbian arepa.I’d also like to enjoya mojito and salsaGaby Canavati/LOGOS STAFFThe catch of the day at Azúca on Alamo is ruby red fish.dancing. It’s worth mentioningthat Azúca has salsa/merenguedancing on Friday and Saturdaynights as well as lessons Saturdayafternoon. Also, they offera 4-7 p.m. happy hour Mondaythrough Friday.Azúca’s concept is neat -- acontemporary twist to some ofLatin America’s oldest traditionsat an affordable price (lunch isalways cheaper). With vibrantcolors and memorable flavors,it’s no wonder “la vida es uncarnaval!”E-mail Canavati at canavati@student.uiwtx.eduAzúcaRating:(of 5)Hit: TostonesMiss: Moros y CristianosRecommended Overall: YesAddress: 713 S. Alamo St.Two-man team wins 2011 Iron Chef competitionBy Krystal RinconLOGOS STAFF WRITERThe Department of Chemistry’sreturning two-man team captured theIron Chef title and and the $150 thatwent with it in Sodexo’s fifth annualcompetition Tuesday, Feb. 22 at MarianHall Student Center.Some students, staff and faculty satcloser to the action in the dining hall tocheer on the three teams who had 45minutes to prepare a dish using Amberjackfish, a species of Atlantic fish. Thefish was a secret until it was announced.Dr. Brian McBurnett, associateprofessor and chair of the Departmentof Chemistry, and teammate AdamObregon, an adjunct professor, prepared ablackened Amberjack dish that took firstplace. Junior psychology majors RachaelSchindel and Tab Montemayor prepareda Flying Fish dish that took second placeand won them $75. Representing thenutrition department, contestants DanielKrystal Rincon/LOGOS STAFFAdam Obregon and Dr. Brian McBurnettHernandez and Ileana Chapa prepared aFilet de poisson a la Ileana dish that tookthird place but also earned them $75.Executive Chef Rudy Martinez, whomade the final decision on this year’swinners, said, “It’s not about how it (thedish) looks. It’s all about the taste.”Participating in last year’s contestwith McBurnett and being a runner-uphelped, Obregon said.“It helped out tremendously,” saidObregon, who’s in the Army and will beleaving in May. “We were prepared forthe set-up, layout, and it gave us a betteridea of the types of stoves/cook burnerswe would be using. It was what you kindof hope for. This year’s competition wasstress-free, I saw the ingredients thatwere provided and I came up with ideas.It felt like I was at home cooking.”For Montemayor, competing the firsttime as a team with Schindel was different.“We were nervous, unprepared, didn’tknow a whole lot about it, but we knewwe would have fun,” Montemayor said.“We never cooked together (before).She’s a vegetarian, and we eat different.”Third-place co-winner Hernandez,a UIW graduate, said, “I’ve been cookingsince I was a teenager by workingin restaurants back in Mexico and I’vepretty much taught myself how to cook.Before the competition I was excited(and) very confident. But my partnerwas nervous.”The Rev. Dr. Trevor D. Alexander,director of ecumenical initiatives for UniversityMission and Ministry, repeated hisrole from last year as the host-announcerfor the Iron Chef contest.Alexander said returning veteransMcBurnett and Obregon “were ready towin this year.” As for the aroma of thevarious Amberjack dishes in the dininghall, Alexander said: “Oh, it smells good.Everything smells good.”has a hard time committing to an organization.”Faculty members also came by the fair to talk withindustry representatives.“I came to the job fair today to get a feel of the employersand information in the health industry that Icould pass on to my students,” said Dr. Jennifer Cook,an assistant professor of nursing at the Ila Faye MillerSchool of Nursing.The Office of Career Services collected data fromboth student and employer surveys after their visits toput the feedback towards future job fairs, said AssistantDirector of Career Services Katie Louma.“Preparation for next year has already began and welook forward to helping the students and making thenext event another major success,” Louma said.JoAnn Jones/LOGOS STAFFSeveral University of the Incarnate Word students mill around a companyrepresentative at the annual Job Fair by the Office of Career Servicesthat took place in the Sky Room. by the Office of Career Services.

CAMPUSpage 4 www.uiwlogos.orgMarch 2011Students gather, praise in meetings around campus‘Brazen Generation’spreads word on campusBy Paola CardenasLOGOS NEWS EDITOREach month, a group of studentsfrom the University of the IncarnateWord and other universitiesgather for a “Brazen Generation”non-denominational service.The latest praise-and-worshipgathering was Thursday, March 24,on Dubuis Lawn. Zach Cherianpreached. And a prayer was saidbefore students enjoyed pizza andother refreshments.Brazen Generation is a nondenominationChristian campusministry organization founded by ZackCherian International Ministries.Brazen Generation was created inorder to “raise a generation of Kingdomwarriors and teach them the truth of thegospel, and understand what it meansto be a Christian,” said UIW studentCorey Franklin, one of the leaders of theorganization. “We also help people to bebold and accept God in their lives,” saidFranklin.BREATHEbuilds ChristiancommunityBy Kara EpsteinLOGOS CAMPUS EDITORPaola Cardenas/LOGOS STAFFStudents congregate for a 'Brazen Generation' worship service.Brazen does a lot of traveling not justin Texas, but all over the world, Franklinsaid.“We have established an orphanagein India and (are) currently working onbuilding another one in Africa,” saidFranklin. The organization has alsoestablished a house of prayer in SanAntonio.“We finally got all the paperworkdone, so Brazen will be an organizationat UIW next year,” said Franklin.Feel out of breath lately? “BREATHE”is the University of the Incarnate Word’snew Catholic ministry whose main focusis to build a better Christian communityfor UIW students.BREATHE is about strengtheningone’s relationship with Christ throughpraise, worship and prayer. Students onboard University Mission and Ministryinvite newcomers to attend BREATHEevery Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Our Lady’sChapel.Lighthouse illuminates issuesBy JoAnn JonesLOGOS PHOTO EDITOROnce a week, Universityof the Incarnate Wordstudents, faculty and staffgather in Dubuis Loungeto discuss topics, share experiencesand learn from“which meets 4-6the views of othersat the Lighthouse.Lighthouse,p.m. Thursdays,gives participantsan opportunity tosit around in a circle andopenly discuss topics thatare currently going on inthe world, said MartyBattafarano, a graduateassistant for UniversityMission and Ministry.“Lighthouse is a faithfilledcommunity wherewe can go to grow furtherin our understanding ofour spirituality, but alsoin our understanding ofthe lives we live,” juniormathematics major VictoriaGalindo said.“When you thinkabout a lighthouse, it is abeacon,” Michael Hernandez,a senior biology major,said. “And essentiallywhat we use Lighthousefor is a funnel for peopleto come in.”One of the things that [Lighthouse]offers primarily is a place to talk -- asafe place where people can say what“they need to say or what they want tosay without fear“It’s a great opportunity to come inand not be judged,” senior Monica Hernandezsaid. “Everybody fits in here.”BREATHE isn’t just once a week.Students are also welcome to attend separatemen’s and women’s groups as well.The men’s group meets every Friday from2 to 4 p.m. and the women’s group meetsevery Saturday 2-4 p.m. on the first floorof the Administration Building.The groups focus on activities basedaround Scripture and prayer.Lighthouse is primarilystudent-run by six peoplewho meet once a week andtalk about where they arein their progress, about futureevents and about topicsfor discussion. Thesetopics, including euthanasia,sexuality and stemcell research, are usuallyones that people are afraidto talk about, Battafaranosaid.“One of the thingsthat [Lighthouse] offersprimarily is a place totalk -- a safe place wherepeople can say what theyneed to say or what theywant to say without fear,”Battafarano said.Although the discussionseach week arelargely led by the coreteam, anyone is welcometo lead a discussionand present alternativeperspectives on aparticular topic.One of the primarygoals of Lighthouseis learning howto communicate andlearning how to go into anotherperson’s perspective,said junior nursing majorAllyson Hochstein.“I have found myselfspeeding through life andit is nice to go somewherewhere we can slow down,breathe, and take in whatis going on around us.Sometimes Lighthousegives me the opportunityto simply sit and thinkaside from the hustle andbustle of my life and theworld,” said Galindo.“Meeting in separate groups and thencoming together later gives us a chanceto strengthen as individuals as well as acommunity,” Hernandez said.The Catholic-based communityhopes to encourage fellowship outsideof BREATHE as well.As far as hope for the future,BREATHE members are “Really hopingto merge with the UIW community,”Hernandez said. “Who knows whatcould grow out of this.”

March 2011The federal VITA program became a VITAmin at theUniversity of the Incarnate Word when organizationalleadership doctoral student Robin Guerrero becameinvolved.His Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ModifiedInstructional Network was created to ensure volunteershelping low-income taxpayers with their tax returnswere better-trained. Ultimately, he hopes for 50,000volunteers to use the software he helped to develop withtwo accounting professors: Theresa Tiggeman and Dr.Tracie Edmond.“If this project actually turns out to work and otherpeople use it in other fields; if we find the cheap wayto do something and we can share that with somebody,we’re not going to keep it a secret,” Guerrero said. “Evenif this program goes and comes and dies we’re still goingto be here because that’s what we’ve given our heartand soul to.”Guerrero’s survey of some clients who qualify forVITA assistance shows their refunds for child tax creditsMISSIONpage www.uiwlogos.org5VITAmin seeks to improve help for tax-return assistanceBy Rachel CywinskiLOGOS STAFF WRITERand earned income credits make up 20 to 25percent of their annual income.”People who go to for-profit companies“get those refund anticipation loans, and theykeep half the money,” Guerrero said. “Thoseindividuals who get this money deserve all ofit. It shouldn’t be going for these for-profitcompanies.”VITA tax preparers Art Garza and HectorFlores, both graduate accounting studentsfrom San Antonio, are taking advantage ofthe opportunity to obtain course credit for thespring semester by preparing tax returns onSaturdays in the basement of the AdministrationBuilding.“It’s a great experience to work with people,”Flores said. “You can put it on your resume.I’m Spanish-speaking, so it’s a little easier forme to help out throughout the room. You haveto interview people. I will probably help outin this location again. It’s a great program tohelp low-income families.It helps fulfill the missionof the university, usingour major to help otherpeople. It’s not just communityservice but we learnsomething from it. It makesme more in-tune with thecommunity. It gives methe option to explore taxaccounting before makinga career choice.”Garza said, “I need experienceand need to learninterpersonal people skills;plus it’s a good cause. A lotof people who come heredon’t want to pay (forprofitcompanies) thosefees or they can’t afford to.You just want to be withan organization you cantrust. The people are a lotof fun, too. Everyone getsornery with each other; it’sa great organization. I willdefinitely volunteer hereafter graduation. I didn’tknow VITA existed beforethis course. Everyone needstheir taxes. We’re servingthe employees here as wellas the community.”Long lines of peoplewaiting for hours for theVITA program to openits doors each Saturdayin early spring attest tothe popularity of this programamong return visitors.Waiters listed avoidingtax preparer fees, and gettingrefunds they had notknown they were entitled toin previous years, as reasonsto return.The VITAmin softwaretraining was pilotedlast Oct. 18 by the Cityof San Antonio with 28individuals and 100 users.Rachel Cywinski/LOGOS STAFFGraduate accounting students Hector Flores (front) and Art Garza earn course creditfor completing tax returns during the weekly Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sessiontaking place on a Saturday morning in the basement of the Administration Building. Lowincomefamilies use the service provided annually during tax season at the university.Guerrero’s vision has clashed with the set InternalRevenue Service policies at times. He said he wants totransform the mandatory annual training for volunteersinto something more interesting, more convenient, morechallenging and resulting in volunteers being able toadapt to scenarios with which they are confronted.The 26 lessons in the VITAmin program range from15 to 35 minutes, and allow users to complete the mandatorytraining sessions on their own timetables. Guerrero’slong-term plan includes growing the VITAminsoftware program and managing it nationwide with hisown staff. He wants to upgrade the training software byadding podcasts and other interests, develop a bilingualEnglish/Spanish version, and hopes to develop an InternalRevenue Service application. All of these rely onpending legislation.Guerrero said of his relationship with Edmond andTiggeman, “For one individual to have taken on sucha big task, it would have been impossible. When onegets down, we’re here to motivate each other. This isour dream.”Together, they hired software developers but foundtheir dream was too expensive. Guerrero said, “Ourdream was for us to simply be developers. We were goingto hire someone to be the voice. Actually we usedDr. Edmond’s voice. We thought five years ago we can’tcontribute anything we don’t know. We don’t have anymoney. We can only be here on Saturdays. We thought:‘What can we do to strengthen the program?’ Developerswanted to develop for free but keep the rights tothe software so they could profit when it expands inthe future.”Instead, Guerrero, Tiggeman and Edmond struggledto finance the software development themselves andnow own 100 percent of the rights to the program theypublished. They have presented their program at conferences.The City of San Antonio initially funded the pilotprogram. Now the trio is looking for investors.Guerrero said, “We’re not looking for profit oranything; we just want someone to split the bill.” Theestimate to finish building the sound system into thesoftware is $78,000-$150,000.Although Guerrero now hopes to use pretest andposttest data for every level and group for his dissertationresearch, he did not develop the program for hisdegree. Instead, after years of running his own corporatetax consulting firm and 17 years of managing the VITAprogram at UIW, he realized he could get another degreewith the information that he was already developing.“That’s kind of how I got into the Ph.D. program aswell,” Guerrero said. “I might as well take advantage ofthe opportunity I have with this information.”

OPINIONpage 6 March 2011Gaby’s garageFrom theEditor’sThings you can do to save gasBy Gaby GonzalesLOGOS STAFFWRITERSomething everyone can relate to these daysis gas prices.They seem to be going up every day and walletsof students keep on getting slimmer. It’ssomething students just cannot avoid.Students need to fill up gas tanks on a weeklybasis in order to get to where we need to be.However, most students are doing nothing aboutthe usage of the gasoline in their vehicles. Students are submitting to the price ofgas, but there are ways to go around this. There are many things a student can do toavoid trips to the gas pump.For instance, drive the speed limit. Most students like to speed these days. Noone wants to be stuck in traffic so we speed our way through it. Bad idea. Speedingactually makes your engine burn fuel even faster, especially those students that drivetrucks or have a V8 engine. The more cylinders you have in your vehicle, the moregas your vehicle is burning when you press that accelerator.Take for example a V6 Ford Mustang. By traveling 60 mph rather than 50 mph,the driver is actually burning up to 15 percent more of their gas than if they were togo 50. These facts are listed in your owner’s manual. So if you are curious about yourvehicle, just take a moment to look over your owner’s manual. If not, there are manywebsites you can visit to get this information. Another way to lessen the use of gasis to avoid busy streets. If you are aware the typical way to wherever you are going isbusy, check for an alternate route that will save you some time and the use of gas.Another huge thing students can do is check your vehicle’s air filter. If your filterneeds to be changed, change it as soon as possible. If your filter is dirty, then it usesmore engine power, in turn using more gasoline. Next, check tire pressure. Tire pressureplays a major role in your vehicle’s performance. Always be aware your vehicle’stire pressure changes with the weather. When the tire is hot, the air will expand,making the tire overinflated so be sure to take that extra air out. When the weathergets cooler, your tire will have a lower PSI, so be sure to put that air back into thattire. Carry a tire pressure gauge with you at all times and be sure all tires have theproper PSI.Another thing students do not think about is the weight of your vehicle. Takeout anything that is unnecessary inside your vehicle. The more weight you have inyour vehicle, the more gas it will use.Lastly, be sure to have your vehicle maintained. Take it into the shop for a tuneupif it has been a while since you had one. Making sure that all spark plugs and wiresare working properly is huge to your vehicle’s health. If the power of your engine isgreat, then the more power it will produce will use less gas from your tank.Students need to take gas prices seriously and there are many things we can dothat will allow us to use less gasoline. So check that air filter, take your vehicle for atuneup, take out anything that may be weighing your vehicle down and check tirepressure. These things won’t take you long at all and will save you from visiting thatgas pump so often.E-mail Gonzales at gagonza1@student.uiwtx.eduCardinal’s Call on Channel 15 cries for usersI would like to inform everyone in theUIW community about the Cardinal’sCall, the PowerPoint presentation thatis displayed on Channel 15 in residencehalls and on the plasma screens aroundcampus.The Cardinal’s Call is available forstudent organizations to promote theirUIW events.It’s free publicity, so why not?No matter whether you’re schedulinga bake sale or a gala, it’s another great wayto get the word out to everyone. They cancome buy a cupcake or purchase a ticketto attend.It’s updated every weekday, usuallyby 9:30 in the morning, so while you’rebrushing your teeth or getting dressed,you can turn it on and see what’s goingto be happening that day. And KUIWInternet Radio provides the audio portionof the station, all for your listeningenjoyment.We include all sorts of info, such asMass schedules, important academicdeadlines, athletics events and universityactivities. We also include photos fromrecent events -- so you might see yourface on the screen!As I mentioned, it’s free to publicizeall UIW events. Student events need tobe approved by the Office of CampusLife, so send your announcements to Dr.Angela McPherson “Dr. Mac” Williamsat angelaw@uiwtx.edu or Chaye Pena ataspena@uiwtx.edu for approval. Afteryour event is approved, they will forwardthe information for inclusion on theCardinal’s Call.Be sure to include all the information,like the name of your event, where andwhen it will be, how much it costs, andwho to contact if anyone has questionsabout it. And don’t forget to update us ifthere are any changes or cancelations!I hope everyone will start using thisservice regularly to inform the UIWcommunity and keep up-to-date withthe campus goings-on.Ashley Festa, UIW Publications Coordinatorfesta@uiwtx.eduDesk:By April LynnNewell‘Degree’ signs need new designA couple of weeks ago, asI pulled out of my parkingplace on the hill, I noticedour new sign.“Great,” I thought.“UIW is exercising PRand pride!”Then I looked at thesign.One peer commentedall it needed was a “MyLittle Pony” sticker. I, personally,find it absolutelyembarrassing. When Iremembered the job fairon March 10, I becamemortified. My potentialfutureemployers mightsee this advertisement thatis posted all over campus.The Logos has broacheda topic similar to this whenUIW presented our slogan,“It’s not a diploma, it’s adegree,” and we questionedwhat’s the difference betweena diploma and adegree? I am very proud ofBy Sarah HudsonLOGOS STAFFWRITERMost of the time we spend our livestrying to find out who we really are. Weknow our likes and dislikes, our fears, ourstrengths. But we often become lost in thefact that something is still “missing.”More often than not, we believe themissing piece within ourselves can befilled through relationships or love. Wethink the reason we feel empty is that apiece of our heart is missing, a piece thatonly another human can fill. We spendour lives searching for our missing pieceso much we often don’t realize how greatwe are without it.However, when it comes to childrenand young adults, our entire view ofhappiness changes. We smugly snickerat teenagers’ broken hearts because wetell them over and over that it’s not theend of the world and they are still worthyeven if they are without a relationship.We express to them that it’s all right tobe alone and that true happiness doesn’tcome from anywhere else but fromwithin. It’s about time we start takingour own advice.As an education major, I come intocontact with many children’s books. Iread books from “Brown Bear, BrownBear” to “Goodnight Moon” all the wayto “Hatchet.” But my most favorite bookof all is Shel Silverstein’s “The MissingPiece.” Silverstein was always known forhis wit and humor and in this particularchildren’s book, he depicts life as it reallyis. In “The Missing Piece,” a wheel with aslice taken out of it, a Pac-Man-like creature,rolls along looking for its missingpiece. Throughout the story, the wedgefinds many pieces that could potentiallymake him whole again. Some pieces aretoo demanding, others are too giving,some are too delicate, and some are toorough. After rejecting those several badfits, it finally finds a compatible wedge,only to realize it can no longer sing its“happy-go-lucky” song. The moral of thestory is to show its readers that oftentimesin a relationship, we are so caught up infinding our perfect match that we loseourselves in the process.With that, I encourage each and everyone of you, whether you’re in a relationshipor single, to never lose sight of yourown happiness. Always remember trueand pure happiness must come fromwithin. Never lose sight of why you wereplaced on this Earth. Don’t change yourexpectations for yourself for anyone andnever change who you are for someoneelse. The important part of life is that yousee just how special you are to this worldbecause you have a lot to offer. Studyingat the University of the Incarnate Word,you have goals and a vision for yourfuture. Never let anyone take that awayfrom you.So what if you have a missing piece?So what if you’re single and not completelywhole? The best advice I’ve everbeen given came from reading the simplepages of “The Missing Piece.” Instead ofworrying about where you’re going withoutyour piece that you’re missing, focuson the journey and enjoy the fact you arefine while missing a piece. True happinesscomes from within,which is the purestform of love everyonedreams of.E-mail Hudsonat shudson@student.uiwtx.eduUIWfor changingthe slogan to “The Degree,”telling prospectivestudents that a degreefrom UIW is valuable.However, I must broachmy issues with our newsigns. I understand theshooting star symbolizingopportunity and perseverance,but it is still juvenile.After all, “shoot/reachfor the stars” is a phrasewe hear as children notas scholars. The rainbowtail of the shooting staris what ruins the sign forme as it takes me back tomemories of third gradeand Lisa Frank.If we are advertisingourselves as valuable, respectedand professional,shouldn’t our advertisementsportray these characteristics?Before the shootingstar we had several “Degree”signs around campussporting our colors. Whileboring, these signs exudemore professionalism thana rainbow shooting star.Here’s a suggestion,ask a PR student fromthe Business or Designschools to design an advertisement,one we canbe proud of as we walkthrough campus, one thatis worthy of a universityand not an elementaryschool.E-mail Newell at adowning@student.uiwtx.eduSo you’re missing something?

‘Cutting Edge’ fashion showset April 11 for Grand HyattBy Blanca MoralesLOGOS FASHION EDITORNow in its 31st year as a part of citywide Fiesta festivities, the UIW FashionDesign and Management Department’s “The Cutting Edge Fashion Show” isset Monday, April 11, at the Grand Hyatt downtown.The event begins with a silent auction at 10:30 a.m., followed by the runwayshow at 11:30. Items up for grabs include a pair of floor tickets to a Spurs game,jewelry courtesy of Julian Gold, and assorted passes to local restaurants, hotels,and museums.All proceeds from tickets go toward scholarships for fashion students inUIW’s program. Tickets that include lunch are available for as little as $75. Thereis also a limited amount of “show only” seats available for $25 a person. Ticketsmay be purchased by calling (210) 829-6013.Seven UIW students will present their senior collections — the culminationof more than two semesters of hard work — upon two panels of judges specializingin construction and design. The results of judges’ scores determine whichgarments receive awards for construction, design and best in show.This year’s show is a particularly special one, said Theresa Lopez, an instructor.“This year we will open the show with garments designed by students fromthe Fashion Design and Management Department at our sister school, TainanUniversity of Technology in Taiwan,” Lopez said. “They will be presenting garmentsthat were designed last year by their graduating senior class. We lookforward to building a stronger relationship with our sister schools and this is anew way of doing that.”Alan Crook/LOGOS STAFFProfessional models strut therunway at last year's 'CuttingEdge' fashion show, an officialFiesta event. The modelswear designs dreamed up bystudents in the Departmentof Fashion Design and FashionManagement, part of theSchool of Media and Designin the University of theIncarnate Word. After beingheld many years on campus,the production has grown solarge in recent years that it'sbeen necessary to move it toa larger venue. This year, theshow is at the Grand HyattHotel for the first time.

LOGOSSPORTS:VOL. 111, NO. 7 www.uiwlogos.org March 2011Cardinals leadingin new conferenceBy Spencer LaddMarch 18, when they lost 9-6 to WestLOGOS STAFF WRITERTexas A&M University. Nonetheless,The Cardinals baseball team, defending2010 Heartland Conferencethe Cardinals have the best record inthe 13-team conference – 18-8 as ofChampions, has arrived in the LoneMarch 27.Star Conference and is still standingSenior first baseman Matthew Roohan,who was named to the first teamat No. 1.Chosen as the fifth seed in preseasonfor 2010 Heartland Conference honors,LSC standings, the Cardinals won fivegames consecutively, up until Friday,Cont. on pg. 10-BaseballUIW swim, dive teamsdip while playing hostBy Jane ClareVosteenLOGOS SPORTSEDITORThe men’s and women’sswimming and divingteams played host to theNCAA Division II NationalChampionships atPalo Alto Natatorium theweek before spring break.However, the joy of individualsuccess was temperedwith results that leftthe women’s team in sixthplace while the men endedin tenth.It was a bittersweetend for a team that wasfavored to win after placingfifth and second lastyear, respectively.The first night of competitionwas fortuitous,seeing senior Casey Hurrel-Zitelmantake first inthe 1000-yard freestylewith a time of 9:52.60.Hurrel-Zitelman continuedto dominate theweek of competition, capturinggold in the 1,650-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle as well as the400 Individual Medleywhere teammate PaulinaAlexander also placed, takingninth.Hurrel-Zitelman wasjoined atop the podiumby sophomores TamirisNascimento and JuliaCardens and freshmanMolly Freeman when their800-yard freestyle relayplaced second with a timeof 7:27.25.Nascimento also clockedpodium time, taking firstplace in the 100-yard free-Cont. on pg. 11-SwimmingWomen's basketball closesanother roundball chapterSpencer Ladd/LOGOS STAFFSophomore righthander Zach Anderson fires a pitch against the competition at home in UIW's Sullivan Field..By JasmineSmithLOGOSSTAFFWRITERFrom what started out tobe two completely differentseasons for the men’s andwomen’s basketball teams,they both sort of came to ameeting place towards theend and not necessarilythe best.The Cardinal womenstarted off the season at 0-7before finally jumpstartingtheir season to win fourgames back-to-back, andfinished the season 9-17and 5-9 in Lone StarConference play. Theynot only did substantiallybetter than the manynaysayers thought but alsoended their season on ahigh note with a win overTexas A&M-Kingsville.The women’s teamdid not have any seniorleaders out on the courtthis season, but threeplayers, being their firsttime in Cardinal uniforms,stepped up tremendouslyto lead the way for theteam this season.Junior Chloe Wallace, a5-foot-11 transfer fromCont. on pg. 11-Basketball

March 2011By Sara MocioLOGOS STAFF WRITERSeveral of the track-and-field Cardinals have beensetting new school records this spring.At the Tarleton University meet before spring break,Cardinal sophomore Curtis Davis broke the recordin the triple jump with a jump of 13.19 meters whilefreshman Chance Dziuk broke the school record for thehammer throw, throwing 42.01 meters.Freshman Elodie Barre is the first-ever qualifier fromthe University of the Incarnate Word to compete in theNCAA Division II Indoor Track National ChampionshipMeet where she set a new school record in the200-meter dash. Barre also has the top three times inschool history in the 200-meter dash.The teams will compete Friday, April 1, at the TrinityAlumni Classic.SPORTSpage 11Track-and-field members setting new school recordsJane Clare Vosteen/LOGOSSTAFFLeft: Freshman thrower LanieEvans lets a discus fly at theTarleton State Invite.Jane Clare Vosteen/LOGOSSTAFFRight: Freshman CurtisCorley competed in theshotput, discus and javelin atthe meet before spring break.Basketball from pg. 9Temple Junior College, came right in for the Cardinalsand did not miss a beat. Her production throughoutthe season led the Cardinals in points (314 total, 12.1per game) and rebounds (7.7 per game, 199 total) andrecorded seven double-doubles in 26 games played. Shewas second on the team in blocks (13) and free throwshooting (69.4 percent). Wallace also earned LSCHonorable Mention.Another fellow transfer was 5-foot-6 sophomore KatyCooke all the way from Tennessee Tech. Her experiencealso helped the Cardinals tremendously in her firstseason. She finished the year with 10.1 points a game(third-best on the team) and led UIW in free-throwshooting at 78.3 percent. She at one point averaged upin the 80s and was nationally ranked for most of theseason. She also led the team in assists (107) and mademore three-point shots (32) than anyone else on theteam. She had the second-most steals on the team (36)and was a 37.4 percent shooter from the floor. Cookealso earned a LSC South Division Offensive Player ofthe Week award and was named to the LSC HonorableMention team as well.Freshman forward Ifunanya Mora, a 5-foot-9 playerfrom Arlington Bowie, finished her first season atIncarnate Word with 11.3 points-per-game and 7.3rebounds-per-game. She also led UIW in steals (47),blocks (15) while finishing second in total points scored(283), points-per-game, total rebounds and offensiverebounding (57), while being the third-best passer onthe team with 42 assists. Her valiant efforts this seasonearned her a spot on the LSC Second Team.Now on the other side of the spectrum, the men startedoff with a promising season at a whopping 11-0 andbeing ranked as high as ninth in the nation. As theseason progressed, things started to look very meek forthe men. The loss of very important games down thestretch dropped them down to 16-10 on the seasonand 5-9 in the conference, and as many spectators werehoping to smell the life of playoff basketball the mendid not even get the opportunity to advance into thepost-season. Under the leadership of three seniors, theyhelped establish themselves and implant something tolook forward to next season.Six-foot-six senior forward Tracy Robinson led the wayfor the Cardinals all season in every aspect. Robinson’s16.9 points a game topped the Cardinals shooting 50percent from the field and that average was fourth inthe Lone Star. He also led UIW in rebounding at 7.1 agame putting him third in the LSC in that category. Hisefforts in his first year in the LSC, although most woulddisagree, earned him second-team All-Conference.Robinson’s numbers this season put him among theelite in all-time Incarnate Word players. He finishedhis career with 1,289 points, moving him to eighth alltimeat UIW. His 652 total rebounds now are fourth onUIW’s list. Robinson has also spent his entire career asa Cardinal and will definitely be missed.Six-foot-2 senior guard Eric Stewart, who will alsobe leaving after this season, has helped hurdle the men’steam through some tough wins and losses this season.He was the fourth-leading scorer on the team with 10.8points-per-game (282 total) and 3.8 rebounds-per-game(99 total). He also captured 43 steals this season andwas second-best behind the foul line with 73 percentalong with 43.5 percent from the field. Over his careerat UIW he scored 665 points, which leaves him at 26thin all-time scoring.Senior guard Deleon Hines, a 6-foot-1 playerwhose season started off rough, came in and made animmediate impact. Although he averaged 5.9 pointsper-gameshooting 41.7 percent from the field, hislargest contribution came from the free-throw linewhere he led the team with 74.5 percent. Throughout hiscareer as a Cardinal player Deleon scored 458 points.The men’s team had three players named to the All-Conference team: Robinson; junior guard Shaun Umeh,who was named to the second-team All-Conferenceteam; and junior guard Chris Johnson to the HonorableMention list.Both Umeh and Johnson being juniors give muchhope to the fans for next season. Umeh was the secondleadingscorer for the Cardinals this year with his 11.5average. Johnson was UIW’s third-leading scorer at 11.4and he was the second-best rebounder with 6.8 a game,and also shot 50.9 percent from the field.E-mail Smith at jlsmith2@student.uiwtx.edu

page 12CELEBRATIONwww.uiwlogos.orgMarch2011Lawn lunch lures slowly, but surelyBy Alanna TruittLOGOS STAFF WRITERSodexho’s “Lunch on the Lawn” in celebration ofIncarnate Word Week got off to a slow start Thursday,March 24.Only eight people were gathered on Dubuis Lawnat first at 11 a.m. – the announced starting time forthe lunch.At 11, there were two Sodexho cooks preparing foodfor the event, a man setting up an inflatable obstaclecourse and joust activity, three students seated at a largeround table and a professor.The cooks were working vigorously on the grillpreparing various foods. There was pulled pork, sausageon a stick, BBQ brisket, hot dogs, turkey legs, corn andchips. There were also a variety of beverages availablesuch as water, Coke, Sprite and Dr Pepper. The foodwas served in disposable Styrofoam containers for theconvenience of the students to take with them or enjoyon the lawn.When it was 30 minutes past the hour, UIW studentJon Ryther said, “I guarantee there will be more peopleout here when classes change.”“It’ll definitely get busier out here when class letsout,” Guillermo Dehoyos added. “It is almost lunchtime.”Then like magic, a line began to form at the foodstation. Students were walking down the assembly linefilling their plates with the food they wanted. There werequite a few people getting the turkey legs.Dr.Alison Whittemore, an engineering professor,seemed to be enjoying herself. “It’s fun to be out on aspring day with all of the students,” she said. “It’s funto be out of the classroom.”By noon, the line was growing longer. Students werenow between classes allowing for a quick lunch breakon the lawn. The line had a variety of people includingstudents, professors and campus police. UIWtv was inattendance capturing footage of the afternoon events.The reporters were planning on doing their news storyintroduction from inside the obstacle course.On the lawn there was a booth set up with a signthat read, “Free street signs.” Andres Sala, owner of “Artand Fun,” was the booth coordinator. He said he hopedit would get busier because it had been a slow day so far.He brought plenty of supplies to create the personalizedstreet signs for the lunch attendees.The lunch line got longer. Students were gatheringaround the tables engaging in conversation and enjoyingthe nice weather.“It’s a happy place to be on a Thursday afternoon,”said Jennifer Burnam.Lauren Taylor, a communication arts major, said,“Being out here is the perfect start to my weekend. I’mreally happy I chose to come to this particular event.”The students all had positive things to say about thetaste of the food and variety ofchoices.“It smells and tastes so good,” said Tina French.“I’m glad they had the turkey legs because I typicallydon’t eat meat,” said Nate Wilson.Charlie Young/LOGOS STAFFDr. Joey T. Lopez, right, a convergent media professor in the Department of Communication Arts and three students -- Jonathan Guajaro, left, OscarAgbayani and Christian Rios -- check the equipment that KUIW Internet radio station rolled out to provide a musical backdrop to the day's activities.Cardinal Carnival provides fun in the sunBy Marc TrevinoLOGOS STAFF WRITERThe smell of churros, Frito pies andpopcorn filled the air and parking lotnear Anne Barshop Natatorium for the2011 Cardinal Carnival in celebration ofIncarnate Word Day.“We wanted to go really big withthis event,” Campus Activities BoardPresident Caroline Garcia said aboutthe carnival. “This is something CABhas worked very hard on all semester, andpersonally my favorite event to put on.”If you had your fill of sweets andjunk food, the carnival also offeredseveral activities, attractions, and ridesto entertain students. A dunking tank,trampoline bounce, and rock wall, wereamong the attractions CAB provided forUIW students.Classmates had a chance to dunk theirfriends in water at the dunk tank throwgame. Students used this as a chance tohave fun with their friends, while coolingdown on a hot afternoon.“I just got dunked by one of myfriends,” said Laura Molinar. “It actuallyfelt prettynice getting inthe water, butI don’t want todo it again. It’smy turn now.”Studentsenjoyed musicprovided byKUIW ’s DJOscar for thefirst part ofthe event beforeFareview,a local band,closed out theafternoon withsome of theirrocking riffs.Fareviewused this as anopportunityto not onlyentertain students,but alsogain some newfans from theCharlie Young/LOGOS STAFF'Fairview,' a local band, gets down with musical entertainment for the Cardinal Carnival held on the parking lot near Anne Barshop Natatorium.university. The group showcased its newmaterial and passed out demos of its newalbum, which comes out in June.“It was a lot of fun playing this show,”said Fareview vocalist Tim Lapoint. “Thisjust gives us a chance to play in a differentsetting in front of a new crowd, not tomention, the free churros too.”Students and faculty were spottedthroughout the parking lot, enjoying allof the activities set up by several localvendors. Cardinal Carnival was used toboth celebrate Incarnate Word Day, andbring together the student body for someschool spirit. This will be the last chancefor many students to enjoy free festivitieson campus before the rigors of finals kickin and graduation day for seniors.“I really love being out here,” saidClarissa Rodriguez, a communicationarts major. “It’s nice to get away from theclassroom every once in a while. This isthe last time I get to go to a UIW eventon campus, so I’m glad this one is somuch fun.”As another Cardinal Carnival hascome and gone, it leaves students andfaculty thinking toward next year’s eventand what surprises await them.“We’re already thinking about howwere going to make next year even bigger,”Garcia said. “CAB will always tryand out do itself every year so that studentskeep coming back to events andhaving a good time.”Charlie Young/LOGOS STAFFFour youngwomen, left, hamit up for thecamera while ayoung man, right,takes a ride at theCardinal Carnival.The event issponsored bythe CampusActivities Boardfor IncarnateWord Day. TheUniversity of theIncarnate Word,was founded bythe Sisters ofCharity of theIncarnate Word.

March 2011CELEBRATIONpage www.uiwlogos.org13UIW celebrates Water DayCharlie Young/LOGOS STAFFThe Headwaters Coalition, a ministry of the Sisters ofCharity of the Incarnate Word, teamed up with studentorganizations to put on the second annual 'Water Day.'Below, Helen Ballew, left, director of the coalition, MaryJinks with J.E. and L.E. Mabee Library and Elisabeth Villarreal,director of University Mission and Ministry, help with theeffort that even included an 'African village,' right, at the site.Charlie Young/LOGOS STAFFCCVI Spirit Award winnersJen Cedillos/LOGOS STAFFDr. Sally Said, a longtime professor of modern languages at the University of the Incarnate Word, will hold on to the CCVI Spirit Award, which was produced by UIW's Robert Sosa, for a year until the next recipient is selected.Dr. Sally Said receives campus honorsBefore the CCVI Spirit Award is given formally in aMass on Incarnate Word Day, the community learns ofthe recipient via an announcement or will see the winnerride in the now-traditional Golf Cart Parade.But Dr. Sally Said, who last spring received an earthstewardship award, now has to be a steward as well fora year of the award that now sits in her office.Said’s nominator said the professor embodies theCCVI Spirit Award.“When we celebrate Heritage Day and IncarnateWord Day, we are reminded of the courage and generositydemonstrated by the Sisters in accepting Bishop(Claude) Dubuis’ urgent request for assistance. SallySaid demonstrates a similar courage of spirit and faith inher willingness to stand when all else may prefer sittingif an emergency or injustice occurs. What may appearto be a ‘wave’ to many is often the ‘call for help’ thatSally can see and hear. What may be uncomfortable toconsider is necessary to speak in Sally’s mind.”The nominator went on to say Said “has a remarkablecapacity to see beneath the surface and to assessthe gravity of a situation and its ramifications far morequickly and honestly than most individuals I haveever known. … Sally’s courage is most evident whenshe speaks for the voiceless, the often ignored, or themarginalized.”Said is credited, with her late dear friend BeckyCross, as the originator of what has become the HeadwatersCoalition. Said and Cross drafted the originalplan which was presented to Dr. Lou J. Agnese Jr.,UIW’s president, to begin to establish a special recognitionand project around the Blue Hole.”After receiving the award in Mass, Said thankedthe audience.“I especially want to thank the Sisters and thoseprevious honorees who selected me for this, the greatesthonor that I can imagine ever receiving,” she said.“Indeed I feel as if I had been invited to walk amongthe angels.”UIW student gets recogition for life, serviceManuel Edward Esquivel receivedthe 2011 CCVI Student Spirit Award,considered the highest award a studentcan achieve at the University of the IncarnateWord.Esquivel, who is majoring in biologyand pre-pharmacy, was recognizedby his peers, faculty and staff “as livingthe mission of the Sisters of Charityof the Incarnate Word in his service tothe University and/or the broader civiccommunity.”The student who is chosen exemplifiesthe five tenets of the mission: Faith,Innovation, Truth, Education, and Service.“Manuel exemplifies the tenets of themission in all that he does,” said ElisabethVillarreal, director of University Missionand Ministry, at the Mass on IncarnateWord Day, March 25.Esquivel, a San Antonio native, hasbeen active at UIW as a resident assistant,a Student Ambassador and summerorientation leader.“In these capacities he provides programmingthat addresses physical, spiritual,and mental health issues,” Villarrealsaid. “But he most exemplifies the valuesof all the tenets through example.”“I was very elated and honored toreceive this very honorable award,” Esquivelsaid in a statement to the Logos.“Knowing that this award is based onnominations by my peers and facultymembers, I am grateful to know that mywork is well-received with great appreciation.I have always loved and been willingto give back to my UIW community aswell as the greater San Antonio communityjust as they have given to me.By living the Mission of the University,we are all capable of accomplishing ourgoals and fulfilling the dream of the Sistersof Charity of the Incarnate Word toimprove our greater community. Praisedbe the Incarnate Word. ”Jen Cedillos/LOGOS STAFFManuel Edward Esquivel, center, is surrounded by his father, Manuel B. Esquivel, left; grandmother, Elvia Esquivel;mother, Gloria O. Esquivel; grandmother, Gloria P. Castro; and 102-year-old grandfather, Federico Sifuentes.

ENTERTAINMENTpage 14 www.uiwlogos.orgMarch 2011Red dresses promote health, fashion at fairAprilMoviescompiled by April Lynn NewellApr. 1HopRated: PGGenre: Animation, Comedy,FamilyLook for: James MarsdenInsiduousRated: RGenre: HorrorLook for: Patrick Wilson, RoseByrneSource CodeRated: PG-13Genre: Suspense, ThrillerLook for: Jake Gyllenhaal,Michelle MonaghanApr. 8Your HighnessRated: RGenre: Adventure, ComedyLook for: Danny McBride,Zooey Deschanel, JamesFrancoArthurRated: PG-13Genre: Comedy, RemakeLook for: Russell Brand, HelenMirren, Jennifer GarnerHannaRated: PG-13Genre: DramaLook for: Saoirse Ronan, CateBlanchett, Eric BanaBy Blanca MoralesLOGOS FEATURES EDITORAt least three University of the IncarnateWord schools teamed up to promote healthawareness and fashion for the eighth annualRed Dress Pageant Show and Health Fair heldFeb. 15 in Marian Hall Ballroom.The entities involved included the IlaFaye Miller School of Nursing and HealthProfessions, John and Rita Feik School ofPharmacy, and the Department of FashionDesign from the School of Media andDesign.Various exhibits and gift sponsors, such asAnniegogglyn, Chico’s (Rivercenter Mall),Miche Bags, Herff Christiansen, Enfermerasde los Pies, Painted Pony, Two Friends, andZelima Matthews, lined the perimeter of theballroom.Guests were invited to submit raffle ticketsto exhibitors in hopes of winning prizes, suchas gift cards and accessories.Jim Waller, Mark Little and David Fikeprovided jazzy ambient music onstage, whilestudents, staff and faculty snacked on healthytreats such as assorted fruit and tortillawraps.Nursing instructor Lee Ann WaltzRED DRESS DESIGNWINNERSFirst: Jorge Lafuente whodesigned a red halter-neckeddress,Second: Shatorria WhitenerThird: Adelle Stivalet.welcomed the crowd. “This year’stheme is ‘Heart-2-Heart,’ ” she said.“You’ll see that we depict a picture oftwo hearts and the number ‘2.’ Wedid that because it’s symbolic of howtechnology is changing our lives somuch … and everything is so fastpacedthat it’s hard sometimes for usto find time to take care of our bodies.Not only when we’re old … becauseall of our behavior over our life isgoing to affect our future health.“One of the things that we have uptoday that’s new is the ‘Wall of Love’in the back of the room. This is away that we can recognize somebodythat you loved that is either currentlydealing with cardiovascular diseaseor someone you want to rememberthat you’ve lost due to cardiovasculardisease.”The Wall of Love was littered withred hearts and loving messages fromUIW students, staff and faculty.After Waltz’s welcoming remarks, UIW mathmajor and Wellness Center fitness instructorVictoria Galindo led the audience througha five-minute Zumba workout, intended toshow a new and free-spirited approach tophysical exercise.The audience cheered her on as the FashionDepartment prepped their models backstagefor the fashion show.Then thgille show began when 18 modelsstomped down the makeshift red carpet, allof them wearing head-to-toe red outfits. Thegarments were designed by UIW fashionstudents. The entries were judged on taste,Yesenia Caloca/LOGOS STAFF'Red Dress Pageant' participants pose in Marian Hall Ballroom for judges.creativity and style in the following categories:“Best use of UIW red scarf or tie,” “Best reddress ensemble,” “Best use of the Heart-2-Heart theme” and “Best-looking work-outclothes.”Fashion design majors Gwynne Harrisand Teresa Ashmore stood by and eyed thegarments as they were showcased individuallyon the runway.“I designed a high-waisted skirt and top,because they’re simple and classic-looking,”Harris said. “Ashmore designed two promstylegowns and a bolero jacket, also shownon the runway.”Soul SurferRated: PGGenre: Action, DramaLook for: AnnaSophia Robb,Dennis Quaid, Helen HuntTwo plays set in AprilApr. 18RioRated: PGGenre: Animation, Comedy,FamilyLook for: Jesse Eisenberg,Anne Hathaway, George LopezScream 4Rated: RGenre: HorrorLook for: Neve Campbell,Coureney Cox, DavidArquetteApr. 22Born to be a StarRated: Not Yet RatedGenre: ComedyLook for: Nick Swardson, DonJohnson, Christina RicciAfrican CatsRated: GGenre: Documentary, DisneyApollo 18Rated: Not Yet RatedGenre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, HorrorMadea's Big HappyFamilyRated: PG-13Genre: Comedy, DramaLook for: Tyler Perry, LorettaDevine, Bow WowWater for ElephantsRated: Not Yet RatedGenre: DramaLook for: Robert Pattinson,Reese Witherspoon,Christoph WaltzApr. 29Fast FiveRated: Not Yet RatedGenre: Action, DramaLook for: Paul Walker, VinDiesel, Dwayne JohnsonHoodwinked Too! Hoodvs. EvilRated: PGGenre: Animation, FamilyLook for: Hayden Panettiere,Glenn ClosePromRated: PGGenre: Comedy, DisneyLook for: Aimee Teegarden,Nicholas Braun, Christine EliseThe Department of TheatreArts will present “The Mysteries,”a collection of short medievalplays loosely based on Bible stories,April 8-10 and April 15-17 atElizabeth Huth Coates Theatre.And the Extended RunPlayers, a group which donatesmoney to the department forscholarships, will use the smallerCheever Theatre for “The GoldenAge of Radio” in a weekend runApril 29-May 1.“The Mysteries” presentationis an adaptation by Melissa Gaspar,an instructor in the theatredepartment, of the medieval plays“into a deeply moving modernEnglish-language version whichoffers us, our students, and ourcommunity a unique experiencethis Easter season,” said Dr. RobertJ. Ball, who is directing theproduction.“These plays quickly chroniclethe world from Creation untilJudgment Day,” said Ball, an associateprofessor and chair of thedepartment.__ The production featuresa cast of 20 students playing avariety of roles including EvanAlvarez, Garrett Anderson, CodyAsher, Rachel Brem, AnthonyBrown, Regina Burpo, ClydeCompton, Zachary Danz, LaurenGarcia, Katherine Gastel, SuziLopez, Andrew Lozano, KristinMancha, Alessandra Mañon, JulieMarin, Eric Montoya, Lucy Petters,Tess Rodriguez, Evan Smithand Bradley Tejeda.Professor Margaret Mitchell,an award-winning designer whois also involved with the AlamoTheatre Arts Council, created thecostume and scene designs forthe production, which includesacting spaces in the midst of theaudience.“The Mysteries” also featuresoriginal music by UIW studentEric Montoya and sound designby UIW student Garrett Anderson.The Extended Run Playerswill present three old-time radioshows – “Life of Riley,” “FatherKnows Best” and “Fibber McGeeand Mollie” for their “The GoldenAge of Radio” production,.Don Peterson and RussellOldmixon will play announcersfor all three segments. In the “Lifeof Riley” segment, the singerswill be determinedlater. Mary Nell Costelloplays Babs; JuddStrader plays Junior;Corky Cotrell playsRiley; Barbara Simpsonplays Peg; ChesterKing plays Gillis;Judd Strader playsDigger; and CarolynBarry will play theMother.For “FatherKnows Best,” LizEspinoza will playKathy; Barry playsMargaret; Cotrellplays Jim; Straderplays Bud; Simpsonplays Betty; Costelloplays Collins; Kingplays Harr y; andKaren Brandon playsGrace.In “Fibber McGeeand Molly,” Costelloplays Molly; Contrellplays Fibber; Barryplays The Girl; Kingplays Guildersleeve;and Simpson doesThe Voice.“ W hat makesthe shows especiallyinteresting are thesound effects that areproduced on stage asthe story is ‘broadcast,’said Sister GermaineCorbin, artisticdirector for the Playersand a theatre artsprofessor.Emilia Silva/LOGOS STAFF'The Mysteries' includes Evan Alvarez, left, plays Adam; Garrett Anderson plays Godand Lucy Petters plays Eve. For tickets, more show information, call (210) 829-3810.

ADMINISTRATIONPage March 2011www.uiwlogos.org15Through the lookingglass or the world in140 characters or lessDr Lou J. Agnese Jr. , left, president of the University of theIncarnate Word for the past 25 years, presents the $5,000Presidental Teaching Award to Dr. Lydia Andrade, at the FacultyAppreciation Luncheon held Friday, March 25, in Marian HallBallroom. Dr. Denise Doyle, provost, reads the accoladesfor Professor Bill Gokelman, the 2011-12 Moody Professor.Gokelman was selected by the faculty and will receive $3,000.Professors getmajor awardsTwo veteran professors at the University of the Incarnate Word received majorawards at the annual Faculty Appreciation Luncheon held Friday, March 25, inMarian Hall Ballroom.Dr. Lydia Andrade, professor and chair of the newly named Department ofGovernment and International Affairs (formerly Department of Political Science),was named the seventh recipient of the Presidential Teaching Award which carriesa $5,000 prize.And Professor Bill Gokelman, who won the Presidential Teaching Award in 2005,was named the Moody Professor for 2011 among more than 200 full-time faculty.The Moody honor also carries with it the responsibility of giving the Decembercommencement address, and a public lecture at UIW and Our Lady of the LakeUniversity. The recipient also gets a $3,000 prize.Dr. Denise Doyle, provost, announced both awards, allowing the president, Dr.Lou J. Agnese Jr., to bestow the Presidential Teaching Award on Andrade.“The president's support of this award is really a reflection on the university'scommitment to teaching, which has never changed,” Doyle said. “Teaching haschanged with technology, the emphasis on student learning outcomes has made usmore accountable to our students and their families, but the heart of an effectiveteacher is always the same. He or she is always reaching out to the student, generousin time and effort, accessible and encouraging and that is certainly the (modusoperandi) of our seventh recipient.”Doyle said Andrade, who came to UIW in 1999 and serves as the faculty athleticrepresentative, “has been instrumental in shaping the Political Science Department.She is known for her involvement with students, her willingness to spend lots ofher time getting them excited about American government, traveling with them,watching debates with them, lobbying withthem, and yes, keeping up with them after they leave... She has, in short, boundlessenergy.”Doyle said the student who nominated Andrade had this to say: “Dr. Andradeis an exceptional professor in the classroom. She involves the class in the lessons andencourages us to think critically and have fun learning without the risk of ridicule.She is challenging, but incredibly fair. She is also one of the most accessible professorsthat I’ve ever had.”Andrade told the luncheon crowd her students likened her to “Susan Lucci,”oft nominated for soap opera awards but a perennial loser, when it came to thisparticular faculty award.Andrade told the Logos, “I am truly proud and honored. I am really blessed tobe able to work at UIW and have such wonderful students.”Gokelman also received accolades from Doyle.“Like so many of our colleagues who have received this prestigious honor beforehim, Bill embodies the excellent teaching expected of the Moody Professor,” Doylesaid. She called him “a true teacher, a dedicated professional, a creative artist, an inspiration.Bill Gokelman represents the best of the Incarnate Word spirit and embodiesthe qualities the Moody Professorship was established to recognize and honor.”Gokelman told the Logos, “I am honored and humbled to receive the MoodyProfessor award. It represents the excellence of the UIW faculty, a talented and caringgroup of colleagues with whom I am thankful to serve.”By PhilYoungbloodThe concept of “small talk” was inventedlong before Twitter and Facebook.Not everything we utter or write hasto be a profound thought – sometimesthe purpose is just to connect or to stayconnected.In the case of Twitter, the idea of“small talk” takes on a whole other meaningwhen a thought must be rendered inonly 140 characters or less (the length ofthis sentence before the parentheses).Far from disdaining the technology,some imaginative teachers have taken advantageof it. One English teacher writingfor the New York Times describedhow he uses Twitter to teach his studentsto write more concisely, an importantskill in getting your point across in thishurried world (and a skill I try to applywhen writing these articles consideringtheir limited length, always the same bythe way).Typical assignments have includedasking students to describe the purposeof a whiteboard or to create an ad forselling something on eBay. Professors atUIW have also shared other imaginativeuses of Twitter about which they havelearned. One foreign language professorwalked around campus tweeting in thesubject language (“I am having some coffeeand a sandwich for lunch. What areyou having for lunch today?”), requiringstudents to answer him back in the languageof study. Another imaginative usewas a professor who wrote a short storyin tweets and gained such a followingwhile doing so she had an offer to publishit before it was completed.Far from ignoring the technologyas trivial, social scientists are studyingTwitter to gain a better understandingof community formation and networking.For example, a National ScienceFoundation-funded study of more than100,000 tweets in a six-month period –more than 175 million tweets are senteach day, by the way – revealed Twitterusers tend to congregate more by similarmoods (as indicated by key words usingconcepts of happiness economics) thanby other characteristics.Speaking of abbreviated writing,you have likely heard of Cliff Notes,yes? Well, two 19-year-olds sittingaround the dorm came up with the ideaof “Twitterature,” a condensation of 80works of Western literature boiled downinto tweet-sized bits. Before you laughtoo hard, you might want to do a littleresearch yourself tracking their incomefrom this publication. And then there isTwaiku, a growing trend of tweeting poetryin 140 characters or less – see http://twitter.com/twaiku and http://www.squidoo.com/bestoftwaikuontwitter forexamples or google it for more.Twitterature and Twaiku may be abit of Tongeincheek but “Tweets fromTahrir” is a serious book written by youngactivists who captured Twitter messagesthat recorded for history the dramaticrecent events in Egypt. A smart phonewith a camera made “citizen journalists”of many and their book chronicles rawbursts of unedited emotion at the heartof the action – fear, anger, horror, franticactivity, alarm, surprise, excitement, joy,and reactions from the world.This year I am writing about “virtualenvironments.” In my next articles I willcontinue to write about current examplesof virtual environments, how we got here,and the impact of virtual environmentson each of us and the world. I hope myseries this year will provoke thought andaction and that you will find it interestingand useful. I invite feedback anddialogue.E-mail Youngblood, head of the ComputerInformation Systems program, atyoungblo@uiwtx.edu