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March-May 2021

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This college’s Faculty Senate talks about Faculty Focus, a segment that features a “model instructor” monthly on the Teaching and Learning Center’s website, during the senate's March 19 meeting on Zoom. The project was presented by Sen. Linda Robertson-Schule. The next senate meeting is 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 9. Faculty members can nominate peers at any time at https://www.alamo.edu/sac/academics/teaching-and-learning/. Rocky Garza Jr.

January-February 2021

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Bookstore staff member Bruno Vallejo delivers an EDUC 1300 textbook to education freshman Jenieve Flores outside the entrance of Loftin Jan. 14. The campus bookstore is operating remotely this semester. The store is open for curbside delivery 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. Students must park in Lot 12, located north of McCreless, and call 210-733-8309 for delivery assistance. Rocky Garza Jr.

November-December 2020

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Dental assisting sophomore Janette Flores takes full mouth X-rays on Jack during class Nov. 5 in the nursing complex. Jack has a human skull to show students accurate bone density and roots. The model costs $12,000. Rocky Garza Jr.

Food Bank pop-up market — Dec. 3, 2020

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Melissa Slocomb, sign language interpreter (front); Andrea Bauer, AmeriCorps worker; and Jillian Newman, director of the student advocacy center, package eggs into reusable Food Bank bags Dec. 3. Other food at the pop-up market included blueberries, tomatoes, pears, sweet potatoes, milk and a pre-made family food box. The next Food Bank pop-up market is Dec. 16. For more information about the next event or the Food Bank, call 210-431-8326 or 210-337-FOOD. Rocky Garza Jr.

Building disinfection process

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Housekeeper Teresa Bonilla mops the floor with disinfectant chemicals before students arrive Nov. 26 at the nursing complex. The McLemore Company cleaning crew begins at 5 a.m. and returns to occupied buildings every hour to disinfect surfaces. Empty buildings are cleaned weekly. Vanessa Montano Rodriguez

Eco Centro gardens

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Monarch butterflies fly around Gregg’s Blue Mist flowers in a garden planted by Eco Centro south of Moody Dec. 3. The plant thrives in rough conditions and is known as a butterfly magnet. It produces purple flowers that are an important food source for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Rocky Garza Jr.

Final project for ARCH 2306, Architectural Design 3

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Architect sophomore Amber Hodge cuts clipboard with a razor. As part of a class project, she and her group are making a model to present to the city to replace a building with their design. If they succeed, their class project may become a building site for a new biker café. Ramon J. Barrera III

Food Bank drive-through event Nov. 5, 2020

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Roger Naravez, this college’s case assistant navigator from the Food Bank, instructs volunteers on how to separate donations for individual boxes. Donated food included radishes, carrots, apples, milk, orange juice, frozen chicken and freeze dried blueberries. Volunteers are needed for the next events 1-5 p.m. Nov. 20 in Lot 4 at Palo Alto and 1-5 p.m. Nov. 24 in Lot 8 of this campus. Rocky Garza Jr.

Loss of core credit could mean further job loss in kinesiology

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Kinesiology instructors employment has been guaranteed until January 2021, kinesiology Professor Dawn Brooks said. The program already lost several instructors and class sections after being removed from the core curriculum in fall 2014. Enrique Castellanos Rivera

April-July 2020

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Michelle Gorham, owner of Wallflower Farm and Garden, waters seasonal vegetable beds with zinnia, tomato and Swiss chard July 7 between Chance and nursing and allied health complex. Native grasses and flowers, such as blue mistflower, buttonbush and goldenrod, are planted in the garden. Eco Centro will continue to create gardens around campus. For more information, visit www.gardens.ecocentrosatx.org. San Antonio entered Stage 1 of water restrictions July 10. For more information on water restrictions, visit www.saws.org/san-antonio-enters-stage-1-watering-rules/. Andrea Moreno

30th annual San Antonio International Women's Day March, March 8, 2020

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Ash Yeah, Autonomous Brown Berets De San Anto member, chants, “if we don’t get it, shut it down,” March 8 during the 30th annual International Woman's Day March and Rally. This is Yeah’s first year attending the march. The march started and ended at Milam Park where various groups and organizations rallied for women’s rights and equality. Shirley Anton

People this week - March 2, 2020

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Eleida Webb, SAC motorsport driver and civil engineering freshman, advises civil engineering sophomore David Alejandro and Klaus Bartels, electrical team adviser for the SAC Motorsport Club, while tuning the ignition on Odyssey 2 Feb. 26 in the mall. Odyssey 2 is run on hydrogen. The car will be submitted for the Shell Eco-Marathon April 1-4 in Sonoma Raceway, California. Andrea Moreno

People this week - Feb. 24, 2020

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Melinda Lopez, office of technology services clients support, receives her mark of the ashes by Father Larry Christian of St. Ann's Catholic Church during the Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 26 in visual arts. The ashes represent recipients and repentance and dedication to Christ, he said. Andrea Moreno

People this week - Feb. 17, 2020

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Media technician Joan Fabian serves a plate of soul food to EMT freshman Madison Sanchez at the Taste of Soul Film Festival Feb. 18 in the Fiesta Room of Loftin. The community gathered to watch five films about voting rights. Dr. Barbara Knotts, chair of the Black History Month Committee said, Black history month events have influenced more than 100 students to register to vote. Fernando Villagran

Men's basketball game - Feb. 12, 2020

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Business administration freshman D’morea Williams drives the lane for a dunk against the defense of Texas A&M University-San Antonio during a 94-60 Ranger victory Feb. 12 in Candler. Williams scored 17 from the field, making 58 percent of the shots he attempted. Vivian Zuniga

People this week - Feb. 10, 2020

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Dance freshman Courtney Johnson sings “Lovely Day” with John “Tank” Brooks, from the music group Sum’in Diff’runt, while dance freshman Meldin Brama cheers her on during the poetry slam Feb. 13 in the cafeteria of Loftin. The slam was part of Black History Month events promoted by the department of creative multimedia. Fernando Villagran

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: Feb. 8, 2020

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Aubrey Serenil, 2, feeds pygmy goats in the petting zoo Feb. 8 at the 71st annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The rodeo continues through Feb. 22. Monica Robinson

People this week - Feb. 3, 2020

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Artist Kaldric Deshow Dow answers questions about his art Feb. 6 in Moody. He said he doesn't like painting people smiling because painting is a process that takes days and no one smiles for that long. Instead, he paints them in a natural state. He said his portraits are a way to combat the negative portrayals of African-Americans in the media. The art exhibit was part of Black History Month. Sergio Medina

People this week - Jan. 27, 2020

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Art freshman Kayla Gongora throws a football into the inflatable Quarterback Blitz for a Super Bowl tailgate block party, a Weeks of Welcome event, Jan. 30 in the mall. Gongora said she enjoys playing football for fun. Andrea Moreno

Martin Luther King Jr. march - Jan. 20, 2020

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Students and faculty from St. Philip’s College march together at San Antonio’s 33rd Martin Luther King Jr. march Jan 20. St Philip’s was the only district college along the route of the march. Noah Alcala Bach

The welcome center - Dec. 12, 2019

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Nursing freshman Pilar Vasquez waits while Amanda Santana, early childhood studies sophomore, signs her in to the welcome center in Room 207 of Moody. The center houses financial aid, admissions, the enrollment lab and the ID center. The center closes Dec. 18 and reopens Jan. 2 with extended hours 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday until classes begin. The center resumes Jan. 21 with regular hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Andrea Moreno

People this week - Dec. 2, 2019

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Dance freshman Abigail Ramos practices her part of the student-choreographed routine to “Doomed,” by Moses Sumney Dec. 5 in McAllister auditorium. “Work in Progress” is at 7 p.m., Dec 6 in McAllister. Students will showcase what they learned in the dance classes, Dance coordinator George Ann Simpson said. Noah Alcala Bach

Men's basketball game - Nov. 20, 2019

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Engineering freshman Simba Zihumo jumps for a layup against Northwest Vista’s defense during a 92-58 Ranger victory Nov. 20 in Candler. Dallas native Zihumo recorded 7 points and 5 rebounds in the Rangers win. Noah Alcala Bach

Women's basketball game - Nov. 20, 2019

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Dental assisting sophomore Ashley Hernandez contests a shot during a 70-46 victory against district rival Northwest Vista Nov. 20 in Candler. The Rangers Athletic Coordinator Domingo Figueroa says the women's team has a lot of great leaders, and he is excited to see how they follow-up their success in the spring season. Noah Alcala Bach

People this week - Nov. 25, 2019

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Criminal justice sophomore Mauricio Luna Flores and student success adviser Marisa Martinez load onions and a bag of food into a car during the advocacy center’s food fair Nov. 26 in Lot 24. The center provided one bag per household, which contained tea, meat, onions and other produce. In three hours, the seven pallets of produce from the San Antonio Food Bank was distributed. Rogelio Escamilla

People this week - Nov. 18, 2019

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Kinesiology freshman Jenna Meguiar receives a henna tattoo from activity volunteer Vidya Farook during International Day Nov. 21 in Loftin. The lawsonia plant, which is the source of the dye for the henna, is used to dye skin, hair and nails, Farook said. Henna has been used for beautification purposes for 5,000 years in India and Pakistan. “The tattoo should last for two weeks on the hand of the student,” Farook said. Linda Owens

Religious Demonstration - Nov. 20, 2019

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Communication sophomore Autumn Santiago confronts Pastor Kyle “Redbeard” Volkmer about his opposition to the LBGTQ community Nov. 20 in the mall. Volkmer disengaged from students when they tried to communicate with him. Two religious demonstrators arrived at about 12:30 p.m. and stayed for about four hours. Linda Owens

District Police Chief Interviews - Nov .18, 2019

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Facilitator Grayson Robinson, KRW employee and member of the National Police Research Platform of the national institute of justice, conducts interviews with five Alamo Colleges police chief candidates Nov. 18 in the DSO boardroom. Robinson asked why the candidates felt they were qualified for the police chief; what was their perception of the Alamo College District; and how does their experiences and visions relate to the application of principles of community police. Marcia Taylor

People this week Nov. 11, 2019

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Lauren Markham, author of "The Faraway Brothers: Two Young Immigrants and the Making of an American Life,” gives a lecture on media narratives and cultural mythologies of immigrants and immigration Nov. 13 in McAllister auditorium. In a portion of her lecture, Markham showed the audience a series of photos and gave the audience two minutes to discuss them among one another. She later asked a discussion question: “What kinds of messages are we getting about young immigrants from Central America from the media?” Sophia Ansari

Women's Basketball - Nov. 13, 2019

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Nursing sophomore Destiny Pesine fights with Texas A&M-San Antonio club team players to recover a loose ball Nov. 13 in Candler. The Rangers beat the club team 87-41, placing the women’s team first place in the conference with a 5-0 season. Linda Owens

People this week - Nov. 4, 2019

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Art sophomore Morgan Haller creates a cocoon sculpture for an object containment project in Professor Alfonso Cantú's Design 2 class Nov. 6 in visual arts. Haller is using basket reeds, glue, paper clips, tissue paper and lights for her sculpture. Students in the class will critique each other’s artwork. At least one artwork will be chosen to be in the annual student exhibit in the spring. Andrea Moreno

Men's Basketball: Oct. 30, 2019

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Kinesiology sophomore Noah Perez attempts to shoot a spot-up shot from the 3-point line Oct. 30 in Candler. Perez scored 9 points in the victory and has been the team’s go-to shooter from the 3-point line this season. Geoffrey Hovatter

Women's Basketball - Oct. 30, 2019

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Dental assisting freshman Klaudia Contreras drives through the lane to shoot a tear drop against University of the Incarnate Word club team Oct. 30 in the Wellness Center. Contreras scored 15 points to help lead the team to victory. The women’s team beat the University of the Incarnate Word women's club team 78-58 to improve to 4-0 on the season. Geoffrey Hovatter

Men’s Basketball: Oct. 29, 2019

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Criminal justice freshman J’len Wilson drives through the lane to do a layup against the Our Lady of the Lake University junior varsity team. He led the team with seven assists. The Rangers beat Our Lady of the Lake 110-79, them 4-0 on the season. Geoffrey Hovatter

People this week- Oct. 28, 2019

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Savannah Huerta, early childhood studies freshman, paints the likeness of Pennywise from the movie "It" on a pumpkin Oct. 28 in the craft room of Loftin. The Campus Activity Board sponsored the pumpkin decorating event. CAB’s next event will be Screamfest 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31 in the mall. During Screamfest, a Halloween costume contest is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Sergio Medina

People this week - Oct. 21, 2019

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Nursing freshman Maria Barrera makes a Thanksgiving wreath during Wreath Making Fun Oct. 21 in Loftin. Barrera’s mother Amparo Cruz came to the event, and made a Christmas wreath. The event was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Anai Ramos

Men's basketball - Oct. 16, 2019

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Business administration freshman D’mora Williams put up an easy lay up on a fast break against the University of Incarnate Word men’s club team Oct. 16. Williams scored 15 points against the University of Incarnate Word men’s club team. The San Antonio College men's basketball team beat the University of Incarnate Word men's club team 105-57. Geoffrey Hovatter

Men's basketball game - Oct. 9, 2019

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The men's basketball team played against St. Philip's Oct. 09 in Gym 1 of Candler. The rangers won 105-43 over St. Philips college. Geoffrey Hovatter

SACtacular - Oct. 5, 2019

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Anabelia Taylor, 7, dances for DJ Menyo at the SACtacular danceoff event Oct. 5 east Moody. There were approximately 10 to 15 children along with Anabelia who participated in the dance off. Marcia Taylor

People this week - Sept. 23, 2019

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Education sophomore Bianca Cortez fans herself during a panel, “The Right to Protest: San Antonio’s Free Speech Coalition Panel Discussion” Sept. 25 in Room 122 Gonzales. McAllister, McCreless, Gonzales, the chemistry and geology buildings and part of Loftin did not have air conditioning, forcing students to figure out other ways to stay cool. Geoffrey Hovatter

Regular board meeting - Sept. 17, 2019

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Gregory Hudspeth, NAACP San Antonio branch president and former political science professor at St. Phillips, speaks to the board about diversity during citizens to be heard Sept. 17 in district support operations. The last black person to serve on the board, former trustee Denver McClendon, retired in July. The board replaced district 2 trustee with Jose Macias. “Your decision to exclude a black from the board is unacceptable,” he said. “Diversity is important on all levels.” Andrea Moreno

Sept. 11 memorial ceremony

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Student Government Association president, Evalinda Davila, and vice president Sal Arroyo carry a wreath to the 9/11 memorial marker in the mall Sept. 11. About 80 faculty, staff, and students attended the memorial ceremony. Geoffrey Hovatter

People this week - September 2, 2019

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Business administration freshman Dillion Deltoro (jumping in middle) along with 22 students try out for the men's soccer team Sept. 4 at Olmos Sports Complex. Coach Noenn “Gio” Romero said he was looking for “basic skills, vision, pass accuracy, movement and communication between players” for the 2019 season. Preseason games will start Oct. 12. Linda Owens

People this week - Aug. 26, 2019

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Environmental science sophomore Oscar Diaz adds blue raspberry syrup to his free snow cone from Kona Ice Aug. 26 in the mall. Kona Ice is providing free 12 ounce snow cones to students and employees everyday until 3 p.m. through Aug. 29 for Weeks of Welcome. The 12 ounce cups are normally $3 plus tax. Andrea Moreno

Committee of the whole meeting - August 13, 2019

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Bright sunlight hits district 7 trustee Yvonne Katz during the committee of the whole meeting August 13 at district support operations. The room does not have blinds to cover the windows. “We have blinds on the way,” said John Strybos, associate vice chancellor of facilities, at the meeting. “They probably won’t be here by Tuesday, but we are working on some alternatives.” Andrea Moreno

Board meeting - July 23, 2019

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Board council Ruben Barrera listens to the board’s discussions from presentations given throughout the board meeting July 23 at district support operations. Barrera sits at the board with the trustees because of new seating arrangements. Barrera works for Langley and Banack Incorporated and is a lawyer in private practice to advise the board on legal matters during board meetings. Andrea Moreno

Committee of the whole meeting - July 16, 2019

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President Robert Vela explains this college will place a kiosk at James Madison High School to try to increase enrollment at this college at the committee of the whole meeting July 16 at district support operations. Vela said Madison is a “feeder school,” meaning many students enroll at this college after graduating. The kiosk will allow counselors, students and parents to communicate live with advisers at this college. Andrea Moreno

Special board meeting - July 13, 2019

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The board of trustees begins the first special board meeting at the new district support operations building July 13. The board will return July 16 for committee meetings at DSO. Andrea Moreno

Motorsport team at Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition April 2-6, 2019

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Mechanical engineering sophomores Isaac Medina and Austin Hahn carry in the shell of the Odyssey to be worked on at the paddocks, a working area, for the Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition April 3 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. Medina said after they finish modifications, they will go through inspections, and if they are cleared they can practice on the track. Deandra Gonzalez

Backyard Beast April 5, 2019

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Pre nursing sophomore Abigail Juarez does the beast reverse cannon ball at Backyard Beast April 5 at the parking garage. Team members throw a 20 lb. ball behind their heads up an incline. At the top, they must run down and give the ball to the next member. Amaru Ruiz

Women's Basketball April 3, 2019

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Madilyne Borjon, nursing sophomore and forward, scores 2 points over a Northwest Vista Wildcats defender in the fourth quarter during the women’s basketball playoff game April 3 in Candler. Borjon scored 8 points in the game. Mitchell Gawlik

Motorsport Car Unveiling: March 28, 2019

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Joshua Chavana, mechanical engineering sophomore and Motorsport team manager, recognizes the team, talks about challenges from last year and discusses improvements made during an undergraduate summer research program at the hydrogen fuel cell unveiling March 28 at the Victory Center. Chavana said one of the main changes was making the shell light and more aerodynamic. The team used a carbon fiber shell opposed to last year’s vinyl wrap, which added more weight. Deandra Gonzalez

President Robert Vela 48th Birthday Celebration: March 22, 2019

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President Robert Vela is surprised by faculty and staff at a birthday party March 22 in Fletcher. Vela turned 48 and was treated to a performance from the student mariachi group Estellas del Alamo. About 30 staff and faculty members attended. Amaru Ruiz

29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March, March 2, 2019

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High school teacher Yvonne Reyes and Leslie Flores, psychology senior at Texas Lutheran University, chant while marching along Dolorosa street March 2 at the 29th annual San Antonio International Women’s Day March. This was Reyes’ third time attending the march and Flores’ first time. Brianna Rodrigue

Women's Basketball Game: Feb. 27, 2019

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Tierra Sellers, English sophomore and guard, grabs an offensive rebound and goes back up, scoring 2 points against two Texas A&M University-San Antonio defenders Feb. 27 in Candler. The Rangers beat the Jaguars 72-62. The ladies play St. Philip's at 6 p.m. March 6 in Candler followed by the men’s team at 8 p.m. Brianna Rodrigue

Boxing Practice: Feb. 25, 2019

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Law enforcement freshman Alasandra Zamarripa leads a stretch before running a lap for boxing practice Feb. 25 at San Pedro Springs Park. Deandra Gonzalez

Men's Basketball: Feb. 20, 2019

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Isaiah Famogun, liberal arts and computer maintenance sophomore and forward, dunks over two Northwest Vista defenders, electrifying the crowd in the first half Feb. 20 at Huisache Hall. Famogun scored 8 points in the first half. Brianna Rodrigue

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: Feb. 9, 2019

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Kai Hsiao and her daughter Lorelei Lara, 8, ride the Cliff Hanger Feb. 9 at the Stock Show & Rodeo carnival. It is the family’s first time attending the rodeo after moving from Georgia to San Antonio. Amaru Ruiz

People This Week: Feb. 18, 2019

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Kinesiology freshman Bobby Boston photographs kinesiology freshman Xavier Peters while in solitary confinement during the Campus Activity Board’s “Wild West Rodeo Roundup” Feb. 11 in the mall. Students paid a dollar to send friends or faculty to the holding pen. Mitchell Gawlik

Women's Basketball: Feb. 6, 2019

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Kinesiology freshman Celeste Arriaga scores 2 points over a Palomino defender in the second quarter Feb. 6 at Palo Alto College gym. Arriaga scored 18 points and had four fouls. The Rangers defeated the Palominos 72-67. The next game is at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 against Victoria College in Gym 1 in Candler. The men’s basketball team plays at 8 p.m. Brianna Rodrigue

People This Week: Feb.11, 2019

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Ariana Fuentes, Sinkin Eco Centro farm and garden manager, and Kristi Martinelli, Sinkin Eco Centro children education coordinator, organize plants in the green house south of Chance Jan. 17. Fuentes said Eco Centro will be planting edible and native plants in the new outdoor faculty and staff patio west of Loftin during Weeks of Welcome. Brianna Rodrigue

Women Basketball: Jan. 30, 2019

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Kinesiology freshman Celeste Arriaga chases the ball after tapping the ball out of Nina Navarijo, Northeast Lakeview College guard, hands but gets called for a push Jan. 30 in Candler. Arriaga had three fouls and scored 15 points. Brianna Rodrigue

Campus Lockdown. Jan, 28, 2019

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Armed San Antonio police officers march into Moody to evacuate students during a lockdown at 3:50 p.m. Monday. William McManus, San Antonio Police Chief, says three shots were fired around Travis Early College. A victim was seen with a gunshot wound to the neck who ran towards Fletcher. No victim or shooter were found. The college was on lockdown for 40 minutes until 4:36 p.m. Brittney M. Moreno

MLK March Jan. 21, 2019

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According to www.sanantonio.gov, approximately 300,000 participants walked 2.75 miles for the largest Martin Luther King Jr. March in the nation Jan. 21. The march began at the MLK Academy at 3501 MLK Dr. and ended at Pittman-Sullivan Park. Brianna Rodrigue

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San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: Feb. 8, 2020

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Aubrey Serenil, 2, feeds pygmy goats in the petting zoo Feb. 8 at the 71st annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The rodeo continues through Feb. 22. Monica Robinson

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo: Feb. 8, 2020

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Aubrey Serenil, 2, feeds pygmy goats in the petting zoo Feb. 8 at the 71st annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The rodeo continues through Feb. 22. Monica Robinson

April-July 2020

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Michelle Gorham, owner of Wallflower Farm and Garden, waters seasonal vegetable beds with zinnia, tomato and Swiss chard July 7 between Chance and nursing and allied health complex. Native grasses and flowers, such as blue mistflower, buttonbush and goldenrod, are planted in the garden. Eco Centro will continue to create gardens around campus. For more information, visit www.gardens.ecocentrosatx.org. San Antonio entered Stage 1 of water restrictions July 10. For more information on water restrictions, visit www.saws.org/san-antonio-enters-stage-1-watering-rules/. Andrea Moreno