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“This is not the time to sit back and say someone else has got it,” - Congressional Candidate Gina Ortiz Jones, Page 2
2018 THE LAKE FRONT
STAFF Our Lady of the Lake University
CHRISTIAN CHAVEZ
The superheroes of
The Police Officers have the title
of Texas Peace Officers, meaning that
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF their authority is at the statewide
the campus
level. Chief Zertuche said, “We can
ANDRES RUIZ enforce the law in the city and county
CO-EDITOR if our service is needed.” At the
University Police Department, their
focus is “to serve and protect OLLU,
TBD By D’Mitrius Rios and it’s campus community.” They
GRAPHIC DESIGNER The Our Lady of the Lake Univer-
also strongly focus their patrol “on
the campus including the Convent
sity Police Department works 24/7
property and maintain a police pres-
JEREMY FALKNER watching the campus to protect the
ence out in the community and the
university and its students, making
HEAD REPORTER them comparable to superheroes.
city park,” Chief Zertuche said.
The University Police are efficient
Even if you never meet them or know
at their jobs handling different situ-
BRIAN BERNAL REYNA who they are there is always a leader
ations, like a lockdown or a fire in a
DANIEL BOMMER in every group, and in OLLU’s case
dormitory. Student Melissa Franco
this is Chief Ramon Zertuche. Lady of the Lake University follows low compared to other local zip code
AMBER CHAVEZ While working at Our Lady of the the Clery Act which according to the areas.”
said, “The OLLU police act very pro-
JONATHAN CHRISTIAN Lake University since 2001, Zertuche Clery Center website, “is a consumer OLLU’s Police Department is con-
fessional, as well as answering phone
calls and saying hello to everyone in
LOREN DELEON became the permanent Chief of protection law that aims to provide sidered a full-service department. “In
the hallway.”
ERICA GUEVARA Police late 2017. He began as a Patrol transparency around campus crime addition to providing campus safety
You can call the University Police
Sergeant before being promoted to policy and statistics.” Our Lady of and security, we offer non-police ser-
KARINA MARTINEZ Lieutenant and serving as Interim the Lake’s ‘Clery’ crime statistics rate vices such as assisting with flat tires,
at (210) 433-0911 to report anything
SARA MCKINNEY out of the ordinary. Always remem-
Chief since 2016. is low and lower than other col- unlocking vehicles and providing
ber, if you see something suspicious
DANIELLE OJEDA Crime statistics on college cam- leges in the surrounding area. When escorts to and from campus build-
or out of place, say something.
puses are either high or low and even compared to the crime statistics ings, parking lots and residence halls,”
PATIENCE OKPE though things happen or not “there of other local zip codes in the San Zertuche said. The Police Department
LAUREN PRIMACIO are always various ways to assess the Antonio Police Department Zertuche is equipped to respond and handle
SANTIAGO REYES crime rate,” Chief Zertuche said. Our provided that “OLLU’s crime rate is all emergencies on campus.
D’MITRIUS RIOS
From west side graduate to
ELYSSA TIJERINA
JOSEPH VASQUEZ
GERARDO ZAVALA
REPORTERS
TBD
congressional candidate: Gina Ortiz Jones
By Jeremy Falkner, Head Reporter
MARKETING “It was an awesome course on chemistry
and an awesome course on calculus.” Jones
MANAGER San Antonio -- The Congressional feels programs like these are important
candidate for District 23 Gina Ortiz Jones when investing into the future generation’s
higher education.
TBD has proven that hard work and dedication
can bring change to the community. Jones Jones feels investing into our future
SOCIAL MEDIA has faced many battles and obstacles in generations workforce by making sure
there are programs to help students go
MANAGER her life from helping her mother through a
to college or other programs to help
fight with cancer to battling the naysayers
in politics on Capitol Hill. those wanting to go to a trade school or
get advanced skills training. Also, Jones
AMANDA BROWN Jones’ biggest motivator in life is her
believes we need an immigration policy
mother; her mother has shown her what
FACULTY ADVISOR it means to fight for what you believe in that “reflects our values” and believes that
through her battles as a single mother it should be seen as an opportunity and a
raising two girls to her battle with colon key way to address some of the economic
SOUTH TEXAS cancer. Jones’ mother graduated from the challenges faced as a country.
PRESS number one university in the Philippines, intelligence officer. Upon returning from I jumped in this, but that’s why I think Investing in veteran services not only
but decided she wanted more; so, she serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom it’s so important we do take the chance for the veteran but for their families as well
PRINTER left for the United States to go after the (OIF) Jones’ mother had been diagnosed and do this because it’s never going to is important to Jones, and she believes
American Dream and had to make many with colon cancer, which then led Jones to change unless our voices are part of that we as a country need to become
sacrifices including working multiple jobs decide on leaving the Air Force and return the discussion and that’s why I am so smarter with military spending. Having
THE LAKE FRONT to provide for herself and her children.
Jones is a graduate of John Jay High
to San Antonio to help her mother battle
cancer. Upon her return to San Antonio,
committed to making sure that our com-
munity is heard and part of the process.”
a combat veteran like Jones in Congress
brings that sense of understanding of what
STUDENT NEWS School right here on the west side of San she worked at Fort Sam Houston continu-
ing her career in intelligence and national
Protecting our healthcare benefits is
one of Jones’ top priorities. Jones said,
the sacrifices made by the military and
their families truly mean, especially since
Antonio and understands that some situ-
Our Lady of the Lake ations can be more difficult than others. defense by advising military operations “Healthcare falls into three buckets; there are not very many veterans left on
throughout Latin America. people either cannot afford it today, Capitol Hill.
University According to Jones, “not everyone has the
same challenges and opportunities and Jones said, “My own upbringing has they are fearful they won’t be able to For the younger generation, Jones has
411 S.W. 24th St. I know some of them are kind of unique changed my desires to go into public afford it tomorrow, or they simply can’t a few words of advice on the importance
San Antonio, TX when you grow up in the kind of com-
munity that I did.” In 2013 Jones started
service.” Jones decided to enter the race to
represent District 23 in Congress because
get to it with this district 70 percent
rural.” Jones says she truly understands
of voting, “This is not the time to sit back
and say someone else has got it because
78207 a scholarship called “Leadership Through she felt the voices of the people were not what the value of healthcare benefits are they don’t and if your voice is not heard
(210)-528-6739 Service” that is awarded annually to stu- truly being heard and wanted to give back
to the community that gave her so much,
since she like many others grew up on
the Children’s Health Insurance Program
then that’s unfortunate because these
policies are going to affect you whether
dents of John Jay that have succeeded in
lakefrontollu.com the classroom and in their community. but wanted to give back in the best pos- (CHIP). you like it or not, so you need to vote to
Jones received an ROTC scholarship to sible way through public service. A fun fact about Jones is that she make sure these policies best reflect what
Boston University where she graduated Even though Jones has worked in actually did a six-week program at Our you want and the country that we all are
with a BA and MA in Economics. Jones public service for more than a decade ob- Lady of the Lake University prior to her so proud of.”
Cover Art by: knew she wanted to serve her country, so taining the resources to run for Congress senior year of high school. It was a pro- For more information on Gina Ortiz
Anonymous she joined the Air Force and became an has still been difficult. However, Jones gram that helped kids get a step ahead Jones visit her website at www.ginaortiz-
said “I knew I was taking a gamble when going into their senior year. Jones said, jones.com
OCTOBER 2018
Volume 65, Issue 2 CAMPUS NEWS
OLLU to host national civil rights conference IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
By Amber Chavez in the Archdiocese of San An-
Discernment Dash tonio we are celebrating the
In December of 1968, Our secretaries Julián Castro and tention centers separating
Lady of the Lake held a six- Henry Cisneros will be speak- families and children, the rise 10/7/2018 opening of the Synod with a
day hearing that changed ing alongside congressman of I.C.E. terrorizing immigrant By Danielle Ojeda 5K walk and run,” Sister Gloria
Civil Rights for Mexican- Joaquin Castro. communities, and the de- Ann said.
Americans forever. This com- The six-day hearing and portation of undocumented Pablo Cavazos, a student
ing November, OLLU com- conference “Holding Up The working people, we need to and track and field athlete at
memorates that monumental Mirror” will also contain what discuss these and many other Our Lady of the Lake Univer-
moment with a conference changes could come in the topics related to Latino com- sity, looked forward to the
called “Holding Up the Mir- future. Zepeda conveyed the munities,” Zepeda said. 5k dash and appreciates the
ror” focused on the changes importance of the confer- “Holding Up The Mirror” significance of the event as
and issues the Latino com- ence, “Our current political wants to bring the com- well. “I have been involved in
munity faces. The chair of the atmosphere calls for us as a munity together so they will different types of sports for
For the first time on Sunday
Department of English, Mass community to return to this be informed of the changes. as long as I could remember,
October 7, 2018 the Young
Communication and Drama conference and its original If you want to attend the being an athlete is one thing I
Adult Associate Leadership
Assistant Professor, Candace themes focused on the civil conference, it will be held at am very passionate about. so,
Team (YAA) participated in
Zepeda said, “There are so rights of Mexican-Americans.” OLLU’s Chapel Auditorium the discernment dash coming
the Discernment Dash hosted
many sessions focused on The “50 Years Later” project on November 15-17, to give up on campus is a great way
by the Archdiocese of San
the original topics and new helps build up community in- us the option of voicing our for me to participate in the
Antonio and Our Lady of the
topics.” These sessions will volvement and shows that no questions and concerns as two things I love!” Cavazos
Lake University.
revisit the past 50 years of matter how many years pass well as letting us be a part of said.
According to Sister of
Civil Rights, reviewing the the passion to strive for better a national change that started Sister Gloria Ann also stated
Divine Providence Gloria Ann
fight for education, employ- civil rights will not fail, and long ago. For more informa- “a group of competitive run-
the dash was open to OLLU
ment, and much more. As becomes even stronger in tion or questions please visit ners offering to God their
students as well as com-
we dwelve into the past and these times. “With the discus- www.50yearslater.org, email run as an intercession for all
munity members, families,
look at the changes that have sions of Washington building civilrights@ollusa.edu or call in discernment” also partici-
parish groups and other faith
been and will be made over and funding a border wall (210) 528-6847. pated.
organizations “to gather and
the years, former U.S. housing between the U.S. and Mexico, Before participates make
raise awareness of vocations
the increase of private de- their way to the finish line,
to serve Gods church.” The dis- festivities and awards there
cernment dash is the opening
Meet the other new dean on campus of the “Synod of bishops. This
year the Synod of Bishops will
was a mass held with the
Archbishop at Assumption
By Joseph Vasquez Seminary.
convene in October to discuss
The small, close-knit com- ters is from Rutgers University the very important reality of
munity of Our Lady of the Lake - that was four and a half years of young people, the faith and
University makes a new face easy business” said Rosenthal . Vocational Discernment. Here
to pick out. Dr. Bruce Rosenthal, When asking Rosenthal what
the new Dean of the School of brought his attention to OLLU, digits and blinding hot, or damp, someone we expect to see a lot
Business, is one such face. Born he said “I was unhappy of where wet, and dark, but I do not mind of things from. I have heard some
and raised in New Jersey, Dr. I was for a variety of reasons. the heat. My wife loves the heat, good credibility about him what
Rosenthal received his Bachelors [What interested me at...] OLLU the food, and the music. She has he is about.”
of Arts from Syracuse University. was the mission and vision. The her radio tuned to 104.5 and she If you see Dr. Rosenthal walk-
He then spent 20 years living mission and vision for the entire is singing along to it and she is ing in the halls talk to him, or
abroad in Asia and Europe as university is very similar to what absolutely delighted. I love the simply say hi. He is happy to
an entrepeneur. He has owned my vision is for higher educa- food and I love the atmosphere meet you all and help you reach
several blue chips companies tion in business. We have young and the diversity of the city. In your goals.
and traveled across five of the people - such as yourself - who general, it has a lot of culture
seven continents, visiting over are coming to us to help them and history and some wonderful
50 countries. A fluent speaker realize their dreams and aspira- restaurants.”
of Japanese, Rosenthal pulled a tions. This generation of business San Antonio and OLLU
majority of his data for his PhD people, if anyone, is going to Rosenthal - this is home. From
have been a perfect match for
(roughly 90%) from Japanese save the world... My generation the beginning he felt welcome,
Dr.Rosenthal and his wife, almost
sources. had its shot, and see how we not only from OLLU - but from
like a missing piece to the puzzle.
“I think that this very back- screwed it up?” When thinking the city of San Antonio as well.
When asking Alyssah Gonzalez
ground has helped me approach of business, saving the world is When asked how he has adapted
what she wanted to see from
[business education] in a differ- not brought up; but Rosenthal to the culture and weather of
the new dean, Gonzales said
ent way. Most of the business preaches about how higher edu- South Texas, Rosenthal said
that she wanted “to see profes-
deans have majored in account- cation is “a higher calling”. “From my experience it [the
sionalism on campus as a Dean.
ing or economics, but my mas- OLLU was the perfect fit for weather] is either [in the] triple
We do look up to him and [he] is
4/5 THE LAKE FRONT
Our Lady of the Lake University
Have you applied for FAFSA?
By Brian Bernal Reyna
Applications for The Free so you can get you financial application so they could
Application for Federal Stu- assistance as soon as pos- compensate you as much as
dent Aid, or FAFSA opened up sible for the next academic possible,” Vasquez said.
October 1st for the 2019-2020 school year. Brett Vasquez For more information and
academic school year. To ap- said that applying for FAFSA assistance visit the OLLU
ply visit the website student is important because it helps Financial Aid Office located
aid.ed.gov. with education expenses like in the Walter Student Service
Several students feel it is tuition and fees. Center and speak with a
important to apply for FAFSA “I feel it is important to counselor.
as early as possible. Ayanna apply as earliest you can
Gomez said it’s important so FAFSA can review your
Lactation rooms
By Erica Guevara university to prohibit dis-
crimination and harassment
Need a private place to
of breastfeeding employees
breastfeed? Our Lady of
and students who exercise
the Lake University has you
their rights under this policy.
covered! The lactation rooms
Upon return to work or school
are located in Providence Hall
on the 2nd floor in rooms 245
and 248.
after the birth of a child
and for one year thereafter, Eco-friendly trays
breastfeeding employees and By Karina Martinez
According to page 44 of the
students shall be allowed rea-
student handbook, “Our Lady of human resources and stu-
sonable time to express milk
of the Lake University sup- dents should reach the office
during work or school hours.”
ports the practice of breast- for services for students with
Employees who wish to
feeding and the expression of disabilities to work out the
access lactation accommoda-
breast milk by employees and break schedule or the student
tions should first reach out
students. It is the policy of the handbook.
to their supervisor, the office
Spooky stories from OLLU
By Sara McKinney
SAN ANTONIO-- With their own stories regarding
Halloween just around the Pacelli, and another story
corner there are many things surfacing about Pacelli is that
happening on and around it was the site of an exorcism.
Our Lady of the Lake Uni- In fact senior Jesse Escareno
Our Lady of The Lake is go- cafeteria is closed you have
versity, including Boo Bash has heard that you are able
ing green! to wait until the next day. I al-
and the many ghost stories to hear the screams from the
Starting this Fall semester, ways forget it, so I never bring
surounding OLLU. exorcism at night. It is said
Chartwells is offering ECO it for lunch or anything, so it
When living on campus, that the room in which the
Green friendly food trays in would be easier if they had
some of the first stories stu- exorcism took place is on the
with the supernatural here at Sister Annie B’s Cafeteria. For something for you to leave it
dents hear involve Pacelli hall. second floor of Pacelli and
OLLU herself, she has heard only three dollars, students before you leave. Other than
It is believed there is a ghost the room gets blessed every
stories from some students can purchase a microwavable that, I feel like it’s less waste
of a child from the Alamo semester.
that have lived in Pacelli and dishwasher safe con- for the school,” Tello said.
whose spirit somehow made Whether or not these sto-
saying the spirit of the child tainer. Doing so can benefit If you want to help keep
its way to OLLU and despite ries are true, they definitely
would like to try on shoes, the environment by prevent- OLLU clean, get yourself an
not being a residence option add some excitement to
and if a resident would throw ing trash pile up and help the ECO-friendly food tray!
this year, plenty of students what’s happening this Hallow-
a ball, the spirit would throw school save money.
have heard of the spooky een season while attending
it back. Student Caryn Tello gives us
things going on there. school and living on campus
Almost all of the upper- her insight into the new trays.
While student Nora Anda here at OLLU.
classmen have heard or have “If, like, you leave after the
has not had any experiences
OCTOBER 2018
Volume 65, Issue 2 CAMPUS NEWS
Hazing is no joke The amenities center “fits” right in
By Jonathan Christian In addition, the student men- By Santiago Reyes
tioned that “anti-Greek” indi-
viduals typically associate hazing
No college is without its
with fraternities and sororities,
When Our Lady of the
flaws, but Our Lady of the Lake Lake University opened this
however, she insisted that such
University is determined to take past August, Residents of
occurrences are infrequent.
the appropriate precautions to the Lakeview apartments
Furthermore, hazing has bled
preserve the safety of its environ-
into the entertainment scene. were irked by the sad empty
ment. On September 4, 2018, a
Most recently, the controversial room, then advertised as a
campus-wide announcement
subject matter served as the “Fitness Center”. Finally, after
was sent out to all students, staff
basis of the Netflix original movie what seems like an eternity,
and faculty members, cautioning
“Burning Sands,” a film that cen-
against the dangers of hazing. The Fitness Center is open
ters around an African-American
The official OLLU email defines
pledgee torn between reporting
for business, catering to all
hazing as any questionable or your fitness needs. Long gone
on the hazing occurring at his
possibly hazardous act commit- are the days of looking in size. In addition to the weight for people to work out.” said
university and respecting the
ted on or away from university through the glass door, won- stations and bench presses, Shamy.
fraternity’s code of silence.
property that “endangers the the Fitness Center boasts The Fitness Center is
Director Gerard McMur- dering why the fitness center
mental or physical health or safe- a dedicated yoga room, located at the Lakeview
ray spoke to The Fader in an remained empty. Resident
ty of a student for the purpose
interview about his inspiration assistant, Leila Tokmehdas, separate from the prying eyes Apartments, and is open
of pledging, being initiated into,
for “Burning Sands,” stating that described the Fitness Center of the public, where one can from 8am - 12pm. For more
affiliating with, holding office in,
his mission was to call attention flex and bend to their hearts Information about the Fitness
or maintaining membership in as “An additional workout
to the issue after the death of content. Katy Shamy, a sopho- Center contact resident’s life
an organization.”
Robert Champion, a Florida A&M
area, equipped with cardio
“Any other offense under and weight lifting equip- more at OLLU, said “A lot of through your portal or at the
University student who was killed
this section that causes seri- ment.” While small in compari- residents have asked when Resident’s Life Office on the
during a hazing ritual.
ous bodily injury to another is a son to the University Wellness we were going to be able to first floor of the Pacelli Lobby.
“It was important to me
Class A misdemeanor,” the email use the new fitness center
because if I’m going to tell a true and Activities Center, the
stated. “Any other offense under because the UWAC closes at 9
story about this world, I have to Fitness Center, located at the
this section that causes the death
be authentic,” McMurray said. “If I rear of the Lakeview Apart- p.m. and a lot of the athletes
of another is a state jail felony.”
watered it down it wouldn’t be a ment complex, offers a wide use it,making it uncomfort-
The issue of students undergo-
real story. I wanted to definitely able for non athletes. I think
ing questionable acts of a physi- range of workouts and physi-
tell all the aspects of it: the good, this is going to be a safe place
cal, emotional, and psychological
the bad, and the ugly to show
cal activity, despite its small
nature as a means of entering
Meet the
the polarity of how these things
into fraternities and sororities is
could be…I think it could save
far from a fresh issue and extends
somebody’s life in the future.”
librarians
beyond the confines of Our Lady
Conversely, the director added
of the Lake. Nevertheless, the
that he also attempted to show
matter has gained an unfortu-
the positive aspects of such By Daniel Bommer,
nate precedence within Greek
organizations in order to depict a Karina Martinez
Life factions in recent years.
well-rounded, realistic narrative,
“Greek Life is heavily scruti-
and never intended for the film
nized because of hazing,” said a
to degrade fraternities. The Sueltenfuss library of-
student at the University of Texas
at San Antonio who wished to
If you have any questions, fers a large variety of services
concerns, or would like to report for the Our Lady of the Lake
remain anonymous due to the
any incidents of hazing at Our community, including faculty,
fear of scrutiny from her fellow Librarian Mario Leyva let questions you may have.
Lady of the Lake, you can contact students, alumni, and the
sorority sisters. “There’s a lot of us know about the library’s “All students are welcome
the Student Affairs Office at (210)
alcohol-related hazing in frater- extended community.
431-3954, the Office of Student database. to get help on research for
nity chapters. In my experience, Inside you will find some of
most of it involves the overuse of
Leadership and Development at “If there’s things that they their papers or anything else.
(210) 431-3931, or the University the most dedicated and hard
a substance or putting people up need, we can get them that. We have a lot of resources in
Police Department at (210) 431- working librarians that you
to ridiculous tasks.” We can get them a journal the library. They are welcome
4022. should get to know.
article, we can get them a to come in and access them,”
Librarian Steven Wise let
book, we can request all these Librarian Laura Gienger said.
us know more about services
things that are in the library With over 10 librarians, ap-
offered.
database, and we encourage pointments can be made at
“Aside from teaching them
them to take advantage of www.library.ollusa.edu.
information literacy skills,
that,” Levya said. Don’t miss out on theses
data base searching and
Not only is the library a safe services provided just for you.
citation skills are available for
haven for students, librarians
them for individual consulta-
want you to know you can
tions,” Wise said.
come to them for any help or
6/7 THE LAKE FRONT
Our Lady of the Lake University
OCTOBER 2018
Volume 65, Issue 2 OPINION & VIEWS
The pros and cons of commuter life
are a long way from home. involved in school activities, cause I don’t have my whole
By Loren DeLeon Senior Naudia Gonzalez and it doesn’t talk long to get school paid so it’d be cheaper
comes to OLLU from four and to class. for me to live off campus but
Staff Reporter
a half hours away in Snyder, Paul Smith lives off campus a con would be I don’t know
lmdeleon15fl@ollusa.edu
Texas and lives in the Lake and says it is more convenient if my car’s gonna breakdown
View Apartments. She said and even cheaper. Smith or if I’m gonna get home in
there are some cons to living believes being a commuter time,” Maldonado said.
on campus including issues is great especially when you Taking all of these factors
with the gates, higher costs, want to separate your school into consideration, living
and the possibility of getting and social life. Smith also feels on or off campus is more
Attention all Our Lady of and from campus. a roommate you do not get one con he faces is struggling appealing to some students
the Lake University residents: Many of the students we along with. However Gonza- to wake up for his classes. than others and only you can
Have you ever considered spoke to chose to live off lez also felt there are more Saul Maldonado is another determine which option is
living off campus? We talked campus simply because they pros to living on campus than commuter who understands best for your situation.
to some students about what live in San Antonio, however off. “You save money on gas there are pros and cons to
they think about living on living on campus is an appeal- instead of having to drive living on or off campus. “The
campus versus commuting to ing choice for students who back and forth, you get more price of living in the dorm be-
What’s a good roommate?
for the next day and making remains an unspoken rule the Lake University, said “If
By Elyssa Tijerina sure we have everything that between roommates. there is ever a problem with
we need.” “I am alright with guests a roommate, always talk to
Staff Reporter Having rules is important, but the apartment walls are them first. Have a commu-
entijerina18sp@ollusa.edu and keeping clean is key. thin. Some courtesy when nication system with your
“I am a very neat person. I having guests over at late roommate.” Zavala added
like coming home to a spot- hours would be appreciated. that an RA can help you with
less apartment, and when I’m Currently, that has been a a variety of issues ranging
stressed, one way to alleviate slight issue in my dorm,” de from rude neighbors to room
College will probably be have spoken or set up rules. the stress for me is to clean,” Leon said. lockouts. “On weekends the
your first time sharing a space We naturally ask to keep tabs de Leon added. “A good roommate is office is open 24 hours for any
with someone that you do on each other just checking Similarly, Luna brought up courteous of the other people assistance.”
not know. You might have up on where we are at and the notion of establishing a they are living with, Besides When incoming college
some room-and-board expe- when each of us is getting routine to ensure cleanliness being nice and communicat- students arrive at a new uni-
riences with your siblings, but home.” between roommates, stating ing with each other, respect versity, they oftentimes have
it can be hard at times when Annalisa Luna, another “We take turns washing the and courtesy is what mostly no idea regarding what type
living with someone who freshman who lives on cam- dishes and taking out the make up good roommates to of roommate they might end
does not know about rules or pus, does have a set of rules trash.” me,” Luna said. up with. Make sure you have a
boundaries. with her roommates. “At 10 Having a couple of friends Patrick Zavala, a resident set of rules and exercise good
Brianna De Leon, a fresh- at night, anyone at the dorm over can be exciting, but re- assistant in Lakeside View communication with your fel-
man at OLLU said “We don’t must leave for us to get ready spect for boundaries typically Apartments at Our Lady of low roommates.
New editor-in-chief embraces new adventures
a first semester freshmen from the able to handle the abrupt change Lady of the Lake University.
By Christian Chavez West Texas area. Moving four and a in leadership and responsibilities. And these changes in my life are
half hours away from my family was However I accepted this role and as I on a small scale compared to big
Editor-In-Chief a big change in itself and I would be sit here writing this column at 12:07 changes happening in our society
lying if I said it was easy at first. How- AM Thursday morning because there right now. During a time rocked
ctchavez17fl@ollusa.edu ever as the weeks have passed I’ve was extra white space left on the with division it is so important that
embraced this huge change in my life opinions page, I am realizing how we learn to subtract the hate and
and it’s had such a positive effect on much I have learned in such a short embrace the diversity that continues
my few months here at OLLU so far. amount of time (for those of you to increase in our country. This isn’t
One of those was joining the who don’t know, putting together a the 50’s, this is 2018 and it’s time we
Lake Front Newspaper Staff a few newspaper is A LOT of work). But had learn that what may have been com-
With every single second a new can speak from personal experience weeks ago, and after a series of I not have been willing to accept this mon place practices in the past aren’t
adventure lies ahead for us. The and say that change has definitely unexpected events becoming the sudden change I might have missed effective in today’s world. Welcome
world around us is constantly expe- rocked my life these last few months. Editor-In-Chief. When first presented out on such a wonderful opportunity, change with open arms because
riencing change and it’s high time For those of you who don’t know me, with the position I absolutely freaked and I am so appreciative to embark nothing can grow and get better if it
we as a society learn to embrace it. I my name is Christian Chavez and I am out because I didn’t think I would be on these new adventures here at Our stays behind stuck in the past.
8/9 THE LAKE FRONT
Our Lady of the Lake University
Veterans turn your memories into digital memoir
By Jeremy Falkner, Head Reporter
No matter which branch of ser- on this project to get as many family, friendship, camaraderie, share their stories and experienc- saved in the Library of Congress.
vice or how many years served, veterans as possible to tell their and learning about the different es they may not realize who they Once the video has been ap-
every veteran has a special story stories for their future genera- cultures of the people of your are inspiring with them. proved, it will be stored in the
to tell. Most stories are full of tri- tions to see. “The purpose behind team. Twelve years Air Force vet- Perception of military experi- Library of Congress for life and
umph, joy, and endless life expe- the Veterans History Project (VHP) eran Demenica Woods said, “I be- ence is portrayed through mov- the veteran will always be able
riences. is to gather information from lieve sharing our experience can ies, news outlets, and television to request a copy. Early’s motto is
An up and coming non-profit veterans and look through their bridge the gap between military shows. However, they are mostly “No veteran left behind!” and she
organization called “S.I.Gnature” eyes during wartime and their and civilians.” about war. Woods believes that is demonstrating that by this spe-
is here to help veterans save that overall service to this country,” What is done for the project? “In fact, it is about the camarade- cial project.
special experience by coordinat- Early said. Early and the rest of The VHP will be a 30-minute vid- rie that we build with our broth- For more information on The
ing the Veterans History Project. the S.I.Gnature team believes that eo, 20-page dialogue, text, and ers and sisters.” The Veteran His- Veterans History Project, please
The Veterans History Project is a no veteran’s story should be left script, and 10 original pictures of tory Project is a great way to share contact Kenae Early at kenae777@
San Antonio based project that al- untold, and this project is here to your experience. The VHP is de- veteran experiences; Woods en- gmail.com.
lows veterans to tell their story on ensure that these stories will be signed to give an in-depth look courages veterans to consider
camera and have it permanently heard. into the veterans one of a kind participating if they are ready to
stored in the Library of Congress. Not all great military stories are military experience. “The ben- share their experiences.
Our Lady of the Lake Univer- about events that have happened efits that the Veterans’ receive are, Early was able to team up with
sity Sophomore, President of at war. Many stories and memo- their story will be posted at the San Antonio Congressman Will
S.I.Gnature, and retired Army vet- ries are built with those you serve Library of Congress,” Early said. Hurd, who is making it possible
eran Kenae Early has taken lead with on a daily basis. Stories of Woods stated that when veterans for veterans to have their stories
October movie review ‘The Nun’
By Christian Chavez, Editor
Set in an abbey in Romania not before being attacked all of the people they’ve met of the abbey provided a good and while I enjoyed the edit-
during 1952, the movie be- by a demonic entity. At this in they abbey aren’t real the laugh when needed. Sup- ing when the camera panned
gins with two Roman Catholic point Father Burke and Sister pair is reunited with Frenchie porting cast members such away and slowly went back to
nuns attacked by an unseen Irene reveal their backstories and realize they need to seal as Charlotte Hope as Sister the characters it was appar-
force while attempting to to each other, Father Burke the rift once again to cast Victoria, Ingrid Bisu as Sister ent there would be someone
retrieve an ancient Christian being disheartened by an the demonic entity Valak Oana, and Bonnie Aarons as there behind them. Many
relic. One of the two is quickly exorcism he conducted end- out of the abbey. The trio Valak/The Nun did an excel- horror movie stereotypes and
killed while the other flees ing in the death of a young embarks through the tunnels lent job as well portraying tropes were also overused.
the attacker before hanging boy, and Sister Irene explains of the castle, getting into a their characters showcasing Perhaps the most frighten-
herself from the abbey, seem- she had visions as a child that final interaction with Valak fear, pain, and terror very ing scare of the whole movie
ingly committing suicide. caused the Church to take an before seemingly banishing well. The editing of the movie was spoiled earlier in the year
After the Vatican hears of interest in her. After falling the demon from the abbey. was outstanding. There were when the official trailer was
the incident Farther Burke asleep, both are attacked Frenchie reveals his real name subtle background changes released.
(Demián Bichir) is sent to by the same demonic entity is Maurice Theriault, and the characters didn’t notice Even though the predict-
investigate with a nun in her Frenchie managed to escape the audience is shown an that stood out, quick transi- ability made the movie a little
novitiate, Sister Irene (Taissa from. After narrowly surviving inverted cross on his neck to tions that brought Valak or less entertaining, overall it
Farmiga). Arriving in Romania the attack, Sister Irene meets signify he has been partially other ominous characters was an enjoyable experience.
the two meet Frenchie (Jonas some of the nuns and learns possessed by Valak, triggering into the foreground directly Every single member of the
Bloquet), the villager who dis- the chilling history of the ab- the events that occur in “The behind the main characters cast portrayed their charac-
covered the body of the nun bey, built as a castle by a duke Conjuring” universe twenty were very well executed, and ters excellently genuinely
at the abbey while bringing obsessed with the occult who years later. the blocking of the movie representing the emotions
supplies. Frenchie leads them summoned the demonic en- With a riveting plot and was fantastic. Specific scenes and feelings of the script.
to the abbey where they see tity known as Valak through fantastic main cast, there that stood out were when The plotline of the story was
the body of the nun, also find- a rift before being killed by were some outstanding mo- Sister Irene was lured into a very well written and mixed
ing a key on her corpse. After Christian knights that sealed ments in this movie. Farmiga’s pentagram by a single candle, in with fantastic editing kept
encountering the Abbess the rift using an artifact performance as Sister Irene the ringing of the bells in the my attention throughout the
who informs the travelers that containing the blood of Jesus was phenomenal, Bichir does cemetery, and the attack on entire run. There were bone-
the nuns observe a period of Christ. Bombings during an excellent job showcas- the praying nuns. chilling suspenseful moments
silence throughout the night World War II caused the rift to ing pain and regret when Despite the many posi- that were very well executed
Father Burke and Sister Irene open up unleashing Valak on grieving over the loss of the tives, the predictability of the by the phenomenal cast that
stay the night at the attached the abbey once again. After young boy who died during movie is what brought its make watching this movie
convent while Frenchie continuously being attacked an exorcism, and Bloquet’s overall success down. The film worth the time spent.
returns to the village, but by Valak and discovering that hilarious one-liners and fear relied heavily on jump scares
OCTOBER 2018
Volume 65, Issue 2 ARTS & LIFE
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos
By Deborah Vasquez, Associate Professor
Loyalist ‘Fat Pig’ to be performed at OLLU
Poem of the Month By Christian Chavez, Editor I’ve been trying to direct it for
by Anonymous According to Winstead the the last five years, but it always
Under the direction of profes- biggest strengths of the cast falls through. Because I’m a
sor Antoinette Winstead the include “their ability to embrace media person it really speaks to
Loyalist the number six
theatre company will perform the characters and relate to the aspect of what is beauty in
You said I needed this
You even told me how to get my
the 2004 comedy ‘Fat Pig’ written them and they bring a wealth our culture and are we really free
fix by Neil LaBute this November. of understanding to these to fall in love with the people
How come you never told me not The cost is $3 for students and $8 characters just from their own we want to fall in love with or is
to trust that snitch for general admission. Perfor- experiences.” there so much societal pressure
Why must you torment me mance dates were unavailable at Winstead also empha- on what we look like especially
When the forfeit was free press time.
I gave and I cared
sized that the cast and crew if you’re in certain positions in
According to Winstead ‘Fat could continue working business that it really matters way they do, and just understand
So why didn’t you play fair
Pig’ is a comedy about “Tom who on”everything,” and rehearsals who’s on your arm whether how somebody who’s a larger
They told my heart not to trust you
Now I hope no one ever loves you
falls in love with an overweight “are never done until it’s over. your male or female. How many person feels within our culture
Because I know your weakness woman Helen and he’s basically Right now as the director I’m relationships are based on what of thinness and how isolating
Some may believe it’s your sick- body shamed for being with her cleaning up little things so we’re somebody looks like to other that could be and that shaming
ness by his peers and he has to decide cleaning up blocking right now people rather than who they are that goes on. This character hides
But I know what hits home whether or not he is going to and just making sure that it’s inside?” her away after he’s confronted
You’re scared of being alone stay with her or if he is going to because he doesn’t want to be
Was your mind in the twilight
as clean as possible. We’re still Winstead hopes that the play
fall victim to this peer pressure.” running acts and beginning will be a positive experience for out in public with her and how
zone?
Rehearsals began the first on Wednesday we will just be the audience and provide them often do we do that.”
I hope you’ll never find home
It had to end sadly
week of September. running the show and seeing with “that fear and that being The runtime of the play is
However I’m fine and dandy “They’ve been going really where we could tighten the brace enough to step out on the about 75 minutes without an
But let the guilt tear you down well. We have a good strong cast,” show up.” edge and love who you want to intermission and does con-
I want to see you with a perma- Winstead said. Winstead was thrilled to have love,” and “a sense of hypocrisy tain adult content and explicit
nent frown Professor Winstead and the the opportunity to direct this in our society, a sense of how language. Funds raised from the
I was the loyalist cast and crew continue to meet performances will go towards the
Your were just a royal witch.
show this season. “It’s one of my they view people and maybe
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday favorite contemporary plays. they shouldn’t view them the Thanksgiving food drive.
and Friday nights.
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Our Lady of the Lake University
Carnivore option Dorm friendly recipes Halloween safety tips
Meat Loaf in a Mug By Gerardo Zavala
Time: 15 min.
Ingredients: Vegetarian option With Halloween just around be trick-or-treating ahead of
2 tablespoons 2% milk Parmesan Herb Microwave Instructions: the corner, children as well as time in case of an emergency.
1 tablespoon ketchup Spaghetti Squash Place the prepared spaghet- families are preparing for the 5. Be sure to have a cell
2 tablespoons quick-cook- Prep Time: 5 mins ti squash flesh side down in a spooky, yet vibrant holiday. phone that is fully charged.
ing oats Cook Time: 15 mins 13×9 microwavable dish. Children get the chance to If walking with a group of
1 teaspoon onion soup mix Total Time: 20 mins Fill the dish with about 1″ of dress up in costumes of their friends make sure that they
1/4 pound lean ground water. liking and go around the have a phone on them if you
beef Ingredients: Place baking dish in the mi- neighborhood, trick-or-treat- don’t.
Additional ketchup, op- 1 spaghetti squash, halved crowave and cook for 10-15 ing for candy while enjoying 6. Be aware of tampered
tional and seeds removed minutes, until squash is ten- the time with friends, family candies. Examine candy be-
water der. and other fellow trick-or- fore consumption to ensure
Directions: 1 cup shredded parmesan Using a fork, gently scrap treaters. It is a truly exciting safety.
In a small bowl, combine cheese the inside of the squash to cre- time for people of all ages to 7. Go at seven to nine
the milk, ketchup, oats and 1/2 cup fresh basil, chif- ate spaghetti. relax and unwind, but during o’clock. This time frame will
soup mix. Crumble beef over foned (thinly sliced) Place spaghetti squash in a this time, the roles in being help you balance out the time
mixture and mix well. Pat into 2 tablespoons olive oil bowl with Parmesan cheese, alert and safe are top priority. for your own safety with the
a microwave-safe mug or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder fresh basil, olive oil, garlic In order to ensure a safe, ex- amount of light you will have
custard cup coated with cook- 1/4 teaspoon ground pep- powder, ground pepper, and citing, memorable Halloween outside as well as the home-
ing spray. per salt to taste. (And anything experience OLLU PD Officer owners in the area.
Cover and microwave on salt to taste else you want) Luna gave some tips to follow 8. Survey any nearby emer-
high for 3 minutes or until Instructions: Brought to you by: www. when you are going out on gency service groups around
meat is no longer pink and Diced avocado, diced toma- joyfulhealthyeats.com this upcoming occasion. the area and get their num-
a thermometer reads 160°; to, etc. (desired toppings) 1. Be with an adult. If you bers so you’ll be prepared for
drain. don’t have an adult with any sudden situation.
Let stand for 3 minutes.
Serve with additional ketchup
Vegan option Instructions:
Split and toast English muffin.
you then be with a group of 9. Remember to have fun!
friends and stay with that The upcoming Halloween
if desired. English Muffin Pizza Recipe Spread a couple spoonful’s of group (safety in numbers). holiday is sure to be a blast
Brought to you by: www. Prep Time: 15min. marinara sauce over each half, 2. Have any lighting such that tons of people will enjoy.
tasteofhome.com Total Time: 1-2 min. then sprinkle with a handful of
as glow sticks and flashlights It is truly a spectacular event
vegan cheese.
Ingredients: Microwave until melted, about to help you navigate around for the whole family. Remem-
English muffins 30 seconds to 1 minute. the area. ber to stay safe and have fun!
Marinara sauce Brought to you by: theurben- 3. Note any costume restric-
Vegan mozzarella cheese life.com tions.
4. Be aware of your sur-
roundings. Familiarize your-
self with the area that you will
Rock The Vote!
By Santiago Reyes see if you’re still registered.”
Barnett encourages students to
Club Of The Month: Grammar Gurus
vote, “if we do not turn out to vote By Amber Chavez
Since the midterm elections are our views are not heard, only the
just around the corner Our Lady of views of the people who are voting, ues on, “empowering people of English grammar and
the Lake University hosted an event the views of the powerful, of corpora- Are you always questioning with the English language, equip every person, of every
called “Rock The Vote!” organized by tions, of political action committees, if there is something wrong making learning grammar fun discipline, with a basic to
Professor Leda Barnett. of wealthy downers and so forth.” with a passage you are writ-
The 2018 United States midterm Barnett feels students can bring a
and accessible, and stressing moderate understanding of
big impact to the election. “It is im-
ing? Does the language in the importance of proper proper English grammar.” Be-
elections will be held on Nov 6, 2018.
The Texas Senate position is being portant especially for young people it not quite fit yet you have grammar in every field.” The ing a part of this organization
contested by Republican incumbent to show their force in numbers, that no idea how to change it? English language always has is simple - they hold meetings
Ted Cruz who is up against Democrat millennial’s are here to stay and that Well, then you should call the
Beto O’Rourke. millennial’s have important issues
a sense of difficulty, and many every Wednesday at 5:45 pm
such as student debt.” Students
Grammar Gurus! The Gram- times this brings up ques- in Main 209; or, if you want to
“Rock the vote will help students,
faculty members, and the community will be able to use Rock The Vote mar Gurus are members of tions we don’t know who to join from your dorm, all you
to get ready for the midterm election. resources. Barnett explained that “we an organization made to help ask. Being in Grammar Gurus have to do is email SGG@ol-
We will have tables where you can will be taking students during com- you with these exact prob-
register people to vote, we will help munity hour to early voting so look
is that answer. According to lusa.edu so they can give you
out for that announcement on the
lems. Vice- President Priscilla Dominguez, the Grammar access to their Blackboard
you if you are already registered and
you forgot where to vote, or if you outlook email.” Dominguez informs us their Gurus seek to “demystify the classroom.
want to check your registration to organization focuses their val- sometimes intimidating worldOCTOBER 2018
Volume 65, Issue 2
SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Tips on being a better team player
By Patience Okpe
Being a team player is the selves as a team player. Communication. To be a tion. Mikayla Capone, also a teammates must have confi-
most difficult task in sports. In order to be a good team good team player, you must student athlete of the OLLU dence in their ability to per-
Any old group of people can player, and therefore improve first learn to have a better basketball team, spoke about form at a high level, while also
just get on the floor, court, or the overall state of your team, communication with your having trust in her team- being able to take criticism
football pitch and just play, follow these guidelines. teammates. Kings also said ‘’I mates. She said “I feel like I in order to improve. Capone
but a team is built from a core Make time to lead. Being feel like we do communicate. can trust my teammates. That has a different personality in
of friendship and trust that a team leader is never about We just need to learn how is why I got here - so I can sports that requires only a
extends beyond the court. who is queen bee, or making to communicate better with build more’’. At the heart of great team player to do such.
This core of camaraderie is all the right decisions - It’s each other.” Communication is every sport is a circle of trust She said ‘’ I encourage myself
what makes the difference be- about leading by example. the first key to achieving any and hard work that binds the and my teammates even on a
tween a group of people and Most people think of a leader good results in sports. Having team together. Without it, the bad day’.’
a true team of champions. As as the person giving orders. everyone on the same page team is nothing. With it, the Being a team player is an
Destinee Kings, a basketball What they don’t see is the with each other is the fun part team is unstoppable. important part of being on
player studying at Our Lady trust and hard-work that the about sports. Encouragement. Many a team. A player must learn
of the Lake University, said, leader did alongside these Trust. Trust is a rather unruly people feel it is right for them to trust and communicate
“Being a good player means people. In order to be the instrument in sports. Many to praise and encourage their better with your teammates
being nice to my teammate leader, a player needs to ex- people play team games but coworkers or teammates only or coworkers. Being a good
and having good chemistry’’. hibit the actions that properly often very few trust each when they are doing good, teammate requires you to
Knowing what makes a good represent the team, and work other. Being on a team is all and rightfully so. Yet, when have confidence, trust, and
team goes beyond the limits to further the interests of the about having trust in one they are doing bad, they compassion for your team or
of competition, and can be team rather than their own. another, both on and off the often turn their support into coworkers.
applied to work, business, Instead of partying, they are court. In order to trust, one criticism. This criticism will af-
and careers. Most people talk studying the rulebook; Rather must believe in their team- fect a person’s mental health,
about being a good team- than playing videogames, mates’ ability to make the and cause them to perform
mate but only a few have the they are visualizing the game right decisions and carry their even worse. In order to per-
right criteria to count them- tomorrow. own weight in a difficult situa- form well, a player and their
October book review ‘The Lessons’
By Christian Chavez, Editor
A couple of years ago I was gifted lesbians home alone at night the perpetrator’s name and face are now because they live a life that is no stereotype. The major topics she tack-
a novel that is hard to find nowadays same way. Tenny, Steve, and Ashley out on the news, and despite not different from any other officer in the les such as adapting to cultural shifts,
called “The Lessons,” by Melanie begin a rocky partnership to try catching him the trio separates and department, they work hard to solve strong women in the workforce, hate
McAllester by a teacher who picked it and solve the case. At first, the trio work on new cases in their respec- the crimes they are assigned and crimes and sexual assault are topics
up from a thrift bookstore in Austin. hardly gets along, Tenny being an tive departments while remaining keep the public safe. After Ashley is that society is still dealing with today
This past June I finally had the oppor- experienced detective with a deep in constant contact with each other attacked by the rapist, Steve feels and if more people were to read this
tunity to read it and was enthralled personal backstory, Steve being and becoming real friends. The novel immense sorrow for the way he has novel it would showcase the idea that
and am in shock that this novel homophobic and sexist, and Ashely ends with Tenny having planned a treated the LGBTQ+ community prior understanding and supporting oth-
never hit mainstream fiction. With being a young, inspired rookie cop. setup for the perpetrator since his and grows to truly care for his friends ers despite any differences they may
a suspenseful plot, strong central As the novel continues the trio learns escape from the country, realizing and understand the importance of have has a positive effect on our lives
theme, and tough taboo topics this each other’s backstories and begin to he intends to come after her. She caring for and supporting others and society in general.
novel was a page-turner and in my appreciate working together to stop reveals this to Ashley and continues despite any differences to truly help Every minute spent reading this
opinion is underrated and deserves the perpetrator, constantly traveling the setup until he arrives to kill her. the public. novel was a journey that I enjoyed
more attention! between the two departments and The novel concludes with him fleeing The final thing that stood out taking! I loved the intense and
The novel takes place during learning the perpetrator’s patterns Tenny’s house before finally being ap- to me about the novel was that suspenseful plot, the openness the
the nineties in two different cities in after he manages to escape from prehended while trying to escape. McAllester was passionate enough characters had as they continued to
southern and northern California. them. The story reaches its climax as The central theme of the novel to tackle a wide variety of taboo develop and adapt to the changes
Police homicide detective Elizabeth Ashley is attacked one night by the deals with the idea of growing to topics with this novel during a going on in the world around them,
(Tenny) Mendoza is assigned to rapist, and after a struggle ensues understand everyone is different and period where most of society was and the fact that McAllester was able
investigate a series of rapes after her between the two, she manages to learning to accept that the world is still unaccepting of these issues. It’s to tackle such major themes at a time
police chief determines the attacks rip off his mask, remembering his continuously changing. This theme worth noting that McAllester herself where these topics were considered
are a hate crime against lesbians. face from earlier in the novel as he is played out throughout the novel is a lesbian detective born through taboos! That being said, if you hap-
Meanwhile, young police detective escapes. After spending some time as sexual assault investigator Steve an interracial marriage. While work- pen to get your hands on a copy of
Ashely Johnson is paired with homo- in the hospital because of the attack Carson grows from a raging homo- ing in two different California police Melanie McAllester’s novel “The Les-
phobic sexual assault investigator she manages to remember where phobe when first being assigned the departments herself, McAllester vig- sons,” I would highly suggest taking
Steve Carson to investigate similar she had seen him and a chase begins case to questioning his reasoning for orously worked to showcase the idea the time to read it and opening up
series of rapes in their area. It’s de- before the trio gets into a confronta- being homophobic while working that times were changing and the to diversity and appreciating other
termined there is a relation between tion with him, and he flees the coun- with Tenny and Ashley before finally “good-old-boy” image of police of- people despite their differences.
these crimes in both departments, try, but not before Tenny can flip him realizing that there’s absolutely no ficers was something that needed to
and the perpetrator is targeting off offering a sign of disrespect. The reason to hate his gay partners be changed, and she did not fit theYou can also read
