Autonomous vehicles: a safe choice or alarming mistake?

STAFF WRITER – VALERIA CANTU ORIGINALLY PRINTED ON NOV 15 2023 This year, the world has witnessed climate change reaching unprecedented levels. From unbearable temperatures to devastating hurricanes and severe wildfires, citizens have grown anxious about environmental challenges regarding climate change. This has prompted advocates and numerous protests, emphasizing the critical need to address these […]

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NYU ends investments in fossil fuel industries: are we next?

CONTRIBUTING WRITER – NATALIA BUSTAMENTE ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV 15 2023 This year, the world has witnessed climate change reaching unprecedented levels. From unbearable temperatures to devastating hurricanes and severe wildfires, citizens have grown anxious about environmental challenges regarding climate change. This has prompted advocates and numerous protests, emphasizing the critical need to address these […]

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From angels to defeat: Victoria’s Secret failed rebranding

STAFF WRITER – ANA OVALLE BOONE ORIGINALLY PRINTED ON NOV 15 2023 “The Victoria’s Secret Show” was a TV runway show, made by the lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret to display their newest garments. The promotional event first began in 1995 and made its network television broadcast debut in 2001 on the ABC channel. The show […]

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St. Mary’s Family Weekend and 5K celebrating campus community building

NEWS EDITOR – ASHTON JEFFERS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV 15 2023 A series of events that engages the St. Mary’s University campus with members in and around the community is known as Family Weekend at the university. Families of St. Mary’s students are welcome to visit campus for the weekend of Oct. 27-29 for a […]

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San Antonio community leaders announce new program CompassionateUSA

NEWS EDITOR – ASHTON JEFFERS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV 15 2023 Times of conflict make it difficult to balance daily life and the well-being and safety of others inside and outside of the community. Finding solutions to develop empathy, understanding and especially compassion is extremely important. On Thursday, Nov. 2, Center City Network hosted an […]

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Rattler Awakening retreat influences students’ perspective

STAFF WRITER – TANYA BROUSE ORIGINALLY PRINTED ON NOV 15 2023 The multifaceted and versatile word, awakening, is defined as “coming into existence or awareness.” An awakening can be personal or communal, extending from one to thousands. Retreats, like Rattler Awakening, can often greatly inspire those that attend. Awakenings, spiritual or mental, have the capacity […]

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Business Week provides students networking opportunities

NEWS EDITOR – ASHTON JEFFERS ORIGINALLY PRINTED ON NOV 15 2023 The Business Week Experience is a week-long event held annually at St. Mary’s University that allows students interested in business opportunities to connect with leaders from the business community and those leading in civic engagement. In honor of the legacy of the Greehey School […]

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Selina Wu dominates with some stellar performances at the ITA Cup

MANAGING EDITOR – SOPIA KUSSEL ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT 25 2023 Last week, it was announced that Selina Wu is the only freshman in the country at Division II to qualify for the ITA Cup this season. Wu opened up about her feelings and her accomplishments at St. Mary’s. This freshman’s journey to this is […]

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Balancing act: being a student-athlete at St. Mary’s University

MANAGING EDITOR – SOPHIA KUSSEL ORIGINALLY POSTED ON OCT 25 2023 St. its Mary’s University, known for rigorous academic programs and competitive sports teams, offers students a unique opportunity to excel in the classroom and on the field. However, the life of a student-athlete is far from easy. St. Mary’s athletes navigate a demanding schedule […]

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A Review of St.Mary’s Women’s Golf this month

SOPHIA KUSSEL MANAGING EDITOR ORIGINALLY PUBLISED ON OCT 25 2025 The fall semester is nearly over, and the St. Mary’s Women’s Golf team is shifting its focus to prepare for the spring season. Last month the team had many exciting developments including this year’s inaugural MSU Women’s Fall Invitational, the opening of a new Golf […]

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Halloween movie list for Rattlers to watch this spooky season

ARTS & CULTURE – JORGE GUERRERO ORIGINALLY PUBLISED ON OCT 25 2023 As the leaves turn to shades of orange and the air grows crisp, Halloween season emerges with a ghoulish grin. While the semester enters its final stretch, students look to cozy up with a movie fit for the season. From classic frights to […]

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San Francisco band High Sunn unleash surf rock roar at the Paper Tiger

ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR – JORGE GUERRERO ORIGINALLY PUBLIEDH ON OCT 25 2023 Deep in the heart of North Saint Mary’s Street, surrounded by the prominent clubs of the San Antonio nightlife scene, Paper Tiger eagerly awaited the night to roar with the sounds of High Sunn and local supporting acts Inoha and Jakob Lui. […]

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Rattler Films: student Joshua Collins unveils new short, Gem Mint

ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR – JORGE GUERRERO ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCT 25 ,2023 Hobbies like card collecting can be seen as an innocent or boring activity nobody knows exists. Fellow Rattler and San Antonio native, Joshua Collins recently released the short film, “Gem Mint” centered on a sleazy sports card collector who makes a crucial mistake. […]

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Halloween y su Oposición Religiosa: ¿Es Celebrarlo un Sacrilegio?

EDITORA DE OPINIÓN- MARIANA CHAMORRO ORIGINALMENTE PUBLICADO 25 OCT 2023 Halloween es el tiempo para disfrutar del miedo y el horror. Es una festividad conocida por sus mágicas, pero escalofriantes celebraciones. La variedad de tenebrosas actividades de Halloween, que causan escalofríos y provocan gritos de emoción, es una de sus más fascinantes características. Estas actividades […]

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Dra. Nichole M. Flores presenta la charla: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

EDITORA WEB – MARIANA MATA ORIGINALMENTE PUBLICADO 25 OCT 2023 En Sept. 29, el Centro de Estudios Católicos de St. Mary’s University presentó la conferencia “Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y el Arte de la Solidaridad,” en honor del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y como parte de la serie Lin Great Speakers.  La charla fue […]

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Rattler Cine: Gem Mint, un cortometraje hecho por un alumno de St. Mary’s

EDITOR DE ARTE Y CULTURA – JORGE GUERRERO ORIGINALMENTE PUBLICADO 25 OCT 2023 Hobbies tales como coleccionar cartas pueden ser vistos como una inocente o aburrida actividad de la que nadie conoce. Sin embargo, Joshua Collins, Rattler y nativo de san Antonio, recientemente estrenó el cortometraje: “Gem Mint” que se centra en un sórdido coleccionista […]

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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 […]

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