Halloween traditions and their opposition
OPINION EDITOR – MARIANA CHAMORRO ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25 2023 Halloween is a time to enjoy the thrill of fright and horror. It’s a festival known for whimsical but spinetingling celebrations. Halloween’s variety of spooky activities, which send chills down spines and cause screams of excitement, is one of its most fascinating features. Who […]
Read More...Fair game: the debate over trans athletes in female sports
STAFF EDITOR – DANIEL MATHEU ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25 2023 The participation of transwomen in female sporting events has generated a lot of heated discussions. While critics point out potential injustice and disadvantages for cisgender female athletes, supporters advocate for equality and inclusion. The issue of fairness is at the center of these discussions. […]
Read More...Challenged literature: the disadvantage of challenged books
CONTRIBUTING WRITER – VALERIA CANTU ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25 2023 Books offer readers the possibility to travel to a million places at once, allow readers to feel represented, and invite readers to identify themselves within the pages. The covers and chapters allow readers to access a world of infinite possibilities. However, over time, society […]
Read More...Behind the bargains: the Shein – Forever 21 collaboration
CONTRIBUTING WRITER – NATALIA BUSTAMANTE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25 2023 The rapid rise of fast fashion has taken the world by storm. In an effort to further infiltrate American wardrobes, two of today’s most prominent fashion brands, Shein and Forever 21, have decided to join forces with the parent company of Forever 21. This […]
Read More...Dr. Nichole M. Flores delivers “Our Lady of Guadalupe” in Lin Speaker Series
WEB EDITOR – MARIANA MATA ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25 2023 On Sept. 29, the St Mary’s University Center for Catholic Studies presented the lecture, “Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Art of Solidarity,” in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of the Lin Great Speakers Series. The lecture was given by Dr. […]
Read More...Tensions escalate in Gaza strip between Israel and Hamas
NEWS EDITOR – ASHTON JEFFERS ORIGINALLY PUBLISEHD ON OCT 25 2023 On Oct. 7, attention focused on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas (a militant and political Islamist organization that governs the Gaza Strip of the Palestinian territories) when an onslaught of surprise attacks by Hamas killed at least 1,400 individuals in Israel and […]
Read More...Spooky outings in S.A. St. Mary’s Rattlers should know about spooky outings in S.A.
ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR – JORGE GUERRERO ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25, 2023 As the weather cools down and we transition to another season, rattlers look to explore the city and its extensive fall attractions. Looking into all of the crevices in and around the San Antonio area, The Rattler compiled a list of trending […]
Read More...St. Mary’s women’s soccer readies for upcoming Lone Star game
MANAGING EDITOR – SOPHIA KUSSEL ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 4 2023 This week, the Rattler sat down with coach Driggs to get an insight about the upcoming Lone Star home game and St. Mary’s women’s soccer team. The women’s soccer team’s Fall session is well underway, making this home game a drop-in-the-bucket. The team is […]
Read More...On the road: how St. Mary’s vollyball team handles traveling
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – VICTORIA OLGUIN ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 4 2023 There are many ways to show university pride here at St. Mary’s. A lot of pride and joy can be found with the Rattler Volleyball team, a student favorite. Just recently, the team accomplished a victory over the Mustangs through perseverance and a lot of […]
Read More...St. Mary’s tennis participates in ITA South Central Regionals
MANAGING EDITOR – SOPHIA KUSSEL ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 4, 2023 The St. Mary’s University tennis teams have made strides this fall as they participate in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) South Central Regionals tournament. With the season well underway, both the men’s and women’s tennis teams have been training diligently and setting their sights […]
Read More...Fotoseptiembre begins at Indy Coffee Club with photography event
CONTRIBUTING WRITER – MICHELLE RAMIREZ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 4, 2023 On Sept. 22, 2023, Indy Coffee Club opened their new exhibition for Fotoseptiembre “A Day in the Life in San Antonio,” a photo show on film sponsored by Indy Coffee Club’s film supply club and local photo lab: Digitdal Pro Lab. The showcase was […]
Read More...Local business spotlight: Brainwave Records deals with adversity
CONTRIBUTING WRITER – GUADALUPE AREVALO ORIGINALLY PUBLISEHD ON OCT 4 2023 Local record shop, Brainwave Recods, was enjoying their summer and reaping the benefits of a growth in business until late one night in June a careless driver under the influence of alcohol crashed into the storefront window of the small shop in the middle […]
Read More...TV Girl ushers in North American tour at the Aztec Theatre
JORGE GUERRERO – ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY OCT 4 2023 Downtown where the Riverwalk meets N St. Mary’s Street, the Aztec Theatre stood mighty as their box office signs read SOLD OUT, with a line of dedicated fans wrapped around the block, where they each sat patiently but anxiously to get in. […]
Read More...Cafe de San Antonio que debes probar segun los estudiantes de St. Mary’s
REDACTORA DEL PERSONAL – KENDRA TURNER ORIGINALMENTE PUBLICADO EL 4 DE OCTUBRE 2023 ¿Buscas un lugar para estudiar o visitar para un dulce diario? San Antonio es el hogar de docenas de cafeterías locales y tiendas con especialidades únicas. Estas son solo algunas tiendas que San Antonio tiene para ofrecer. Vice Versa Coffee & Vinyl […]
Read More...El Mes de la Herencia Hispana en St. Mary’s comienza fuerte y exitosamente
EDITORA GERENTE – SOPHIA KUSSEL ORIGINALMETE PUBLICADO EL 4 DE OCTUBRE 2023 St. Mary’s University comenzó a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con su evento anual de lanzamiento en el Centro Universitario (UC). Es una celebración de larga data de la cultura y la historia hispanas. Antes del Mes Nacional de la Herencia […]
Read More...St. Mary’s Tennis participa con exito en las Regionales Centro Sur de ITA
EDITORA GERENTE – SOPHIA KUSSEL ORIGINALMENTE PUBLICADO EL 4 DE OCTUBRE 2023 Los equipos de tenis de la Universidad de St. Mary’s han avanzado este otoño al participar en el torneo South Central Regionals de la Asociación Intercolegial de Tenis (ITA). Con la temporada en marcha, tanto el equipo de tenis masculino como el femenino […]
Read More...Taylor Swift: su viaje, gira mundial y el gran impacto cultural sobre el mundo
– ESCRITORA CONTRIBUYANTE – VALERIA CANTU ORIGINALMENTE PUBLICADO EL 4 DE OCTUBRE 2023 La superestrella, artista, defensora y escritora mundial, Taylor Swift ha arrasado en el mundo y la industria de la música una vez más en 2023. Empezando su carrera en 2005 como cantante de country, Swift ha hecho una transición exitosa a través […]
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