News2 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Rattler</strong><strong>November</strong> 9, <strong>2011</strong>CONTACT US<strong>The</strong> <strong>Rattler</strong><strong>St</strong>. Mary’s <strong>University</strong>One Camino Santa Maria Box 83San Antonio, TX 78228OFFICE: 210.436.3401FAX: 210.431.3407EMAIL: rattlernews@gmail.comWEBSITE: www.stmurattlernews.comFOLLOW US ON ...www.stmurattlernews.comfor the latest news and updates.STAFFEditor-in-ChiefAzhmir AcostaManaging EditorAmanda CanoCopy EditorNick CanedoLayout/Design EditorChrystalla GeorghiouWeb EditorEmily ScruggsNews EditorKatherine BenavidesCommentary EditorBriana PerezFeatures EditorArturo Osteguin Jr.STAFF WRITERSAlex MeyerLena ScalercioJessica VallesJulie LosoyaBrian MagloyoanEmily ArtalejoBrissa RenteriaSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHERSNicolas CampanaAlejandra DiazMiriam CruzAnalissa CantuBrittany HorakSarah JardineCheyenne PalmerSports EditorJoe RodriguezEntertainment EditorDania PulidoPhoto EditorFelix ArroyoAssistant Photo EditorJennifer SimsAdvertising ManagerLeo Reyes<strong>St</strong>aff CartoonistsEric VijilJasmain AquinoFaculty AdviserBrother Dennis Bautista,S.M., Ph.D.Alexander EakinsAustin W. NewtonAngelica RadacinskiChris ChildreeDenice HernandezMercedes KelsoFrances MellSarah DwyerChanti Lee VongRubi DoriaMelina CavazosMiriam DorantesMaria CorreaSTANDARDS<strong>The</strong> <strong>Rattler</strong> upholds the Mission <strong>St</strong>atements of <strong>St</strong>. Mary’s<strong>University</strong>. <strong>The</strong> Publication follows the Canons of ResponsibleJournalism, the Associated Press <strong>St</strong>ylebook and the <strong>St</strong>udentPublication Policy.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Rattler</strong> is a member of the Associate Collegiate Press,the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, the Society ofProfessional Journalists and the Texas Intercollegiate PressAssociation.LETTER TO THE EDITOR POLICY<strong>The</strong> <strong>Rattler</strong> welcomes letters that do not exceed 500words and include the writer’s name, classification, major andtelephone number. Editors reserve the right to edit submissionsfor length, grammar, spelling and content.INDEXnews 1-5commentary 6-7features 8-11entertainment 12-13sports 14-16<strong>The</strong> Rowdy <strong>Rattler</strong>s, a student spirit group, cheers for the volleyball team in a game against <strong>St</strong>. Edwards <strong>University</strong> on Thursday, Nov. 3at the Athletics Alumni and Convocation Center. <strong>The</strong> team lost in three sets. / Photo by Sarah Dwyer.NEWS IN BRIEF>>>>>>>>>>POLICE BLOTTER>>>>>>>>Can you hear the rattle?Show your spirit by going to <strong>Rattler</strong> Madness on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 p.m in the Alumni Athletics and ConvocationCenter. Activities include spirited giveways, various games, performances and a pep rally. A tailgate sponsoredby the <strong>St</strong>udent Government Association will take place at 7 p.m. with the Spurs Coyote making an appearance.Want to judge a storytelling competition?Particpate as a judge in a storytelling competition the <strong>The</strong>atre Departement will be hosting on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6p.m. at the Quad Amphitheater. <strong>St</strong>udents will be competing for scholarship awards with $200 as first place. To findout how to participate, contact Adam Burke at aburke2@stmarytx.edu.Powwow to help raise Native American culture awarenessIn correspondance with Native American Heritage Month, members of the Native American <strong>St</strong>udent Associationwill be hosting their annual Learning Traditions Powwow event on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at Pecan Grove. <strong>The</strong>celebration and will include music and dances and is the organization’s biggest event of the year.Saturday, Oct. 22Male student in Chaminade Hall was reported bleeding. Found that intoxicated male student forced himself onfemale student who struck male in head with metal can. Charges filed against male student and referred to JudicialAffairs.Saturday, Oct. 22Mother drove vehicle into university perimeter fence in Lot O, causing $1,800 in damage. Surveillance showed thatstudent was actually driving; student and mother interviewed again. Mother confessed student caused damage.Fines assessed and student referred to Judicial Affairs.Wednesday, Oct. 26<strong>St</strong>udent reported that clothes in Lourdes Hall were removed from dryer without authorization. Approximate valueof $200.Saturday, Oct. 29Unknown person arguing with student in Lot O. Suspect punched student twice in the head.