Top Stories
![Of Monarchs & Milkweed](/sombrilla/spring2016/img/topstory01_monarch.png)
More Than Just a Butterfly
Without pollinators like the monarch, our food supply would be in jeopardy. UTSA experts are on the case of this troubled species and its breeding and feeding habitat: milkweed.
![Fixing a Broken System](/sombrilla/spring2016/img/topstory03_foster.png)
Helping the Most Vulnerable
Foster care was designed to nurture susceptible children. But the state doesn’t know how to ensure their safety. UTSA researchers are determined to repair the failing system.
Plazas & Paseos: Campus Acclaim & Activity
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Getting Rowdy on the Airwaves
Students try their hand at producing and creating radio and TV broadcasts to gain real-world experience and provide entertainment to fellow ’Runners.
'Runner Reunion: Alumni in Action
![Creating a Supportive Space](/sombrilla/spring2016/img/reunion01_sponhaltz.png)
Students’ Safe Haven
Clayton Sponhaltz ’08 knew firsthand what havoc addiction can wreak, so his role with UTSA’s Collegiate Recovery Center was a perfect career fit.
Class Notes
News about the changing careers and lives of UTSA alumni.
In Memoriam
Remembering our Roadrunner family.
Exclusively Online
![Stories to Be Told](/sombrilla/spring2016/web-exclusive/img/web-torque.png)
May the Torque Be with You
A new product created by a team of UTSA students could save companies billions.
![Stories to Be Told](/sombrilla/spring2016/web-exclusive/img/exclusives01_hess.png)
Foster Care Firsthand
UTSA experts are working to fix the failing foster care system. One Roadrunner discusses his personal experience of growing up in the system.
![Camping In](/sombrilla/spring2016/web-exclusive/img/monarch-quiz.jpg)
Butterflies for Beginners
Monarchs are Texas' official state insect. But how much do you really know about America's most common butterfly? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.
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Altruism and Public Health
A pair of entrepreneurial students have developed a high-tech way to help homeless individuals tackle mental health issues.
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THE LATEST ISSUE
Check out the spring print issue with its fresh design. Click on the cover to open and start reading the all-new Sombrilla Magazine.