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Foghorn News editors share their top 10 reasons you should avoid the beach at all costs.
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Don’t fall behind
White Library plans to stay open several days over break for those needing to study.
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Looking to study? You’re in luck White Library will be open for several days over vacation
Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com One good thing about living in Corpus Christi is that the beach is only a short drive away. Spring break usually means the beaches will be packed with students and tourists wanting to get some sun, but not everyone is rushing to the beaches. Whereever you go, the one thing you will likely have with you is your phone. Besides having social media apps, maybe some of these apps will help for spring break and beyond. Trip Advisor and Yelp are
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Summer Gonzalez, a pre-physical therapy major, takes advantage of the library when she can. The White Library will have adjusted hours, but will remain open during most of spring break. open from noon to 8 p.m. March 15-16 and March 19, but closed March 11-14 and
March 17-18. Normal hours will resume March 20. The Barth Learning Re-
sources Center on West Campus will be closed during the break.
great apps to have when you are looking for a place to eat. They will tell you the price range, show you the menu (if available), and let you read what others say about the place. These two apps will help you a great deal if you are in a new city or if you want to try something new around town. It doesn’t matter whether you stay in town or travel out, Roadtrippers helps you find things to do around town. All you have to do is have your location on and it will instantly provide you op-
tions on things to do like stage shows, parades, festivals, etc. It can also act like Trip Advisor and Yelp by helping your find places to eat or just have a drink. If you are planning to fly during spring break, My TSA is the app you will need. The app provides guidelines and rules to pass through TSA checkpoints, with information such as how many ounces you can take with you on the plane. Besides the rules, it is also advised to keep track of your flight. The app will tell you if your flight is on time or if it’s delayed because of weather or other issues
and it will give you an estimated time on that flight arriving to the airport. Weather is unpredictable anywhere you go, so having either the Weather Channel app or Accuweather on your phone will help make your plans easier, especially if you are planning to travel to another city or plan to try to get a tan at the beach. Being prepared always helps and makes traveling easier if you have the right apps. All these apps are available on the Apple Store, Google Play and the Android Store. You can also see what other apps they suggest to help you out for spring break.
One thing not on break — your phone Yelp, Trip Advisor among several apps that aim to help
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Katie Babbitt kbabbitt@foghornnews.com For those who don’t want to fall behind during spring break, the White Library on East Campus might be the perfect quiet spot to study. Quieter, even, than normal. While the library usually sees anywhere from 300-400 students on an average day, fewer tend to visit during spring break. Gabriel Franco, a secondyear work study student in the White Library, said no more than 40 students show up each day over the break. It is “basically dead. Students could use the library more,” he said. All services at the White Library including study rooms and computer labs will be available each of these days except for the Stone Writing Center. The White Library will be
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COMMUNITY
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City offers more than just a beach Aquarium, IceRays and museums bring huge family fun Kimberly Vera Jonathan Garcia kvera@foghornnews.com jgarcia@foghornnews.com While some people might be looking for the party over spring break, others might be looking for something to do with the kids. Fortunately, Corpus Christi offers more than just the beach. Here are a few fun things to do with the kids, or with friends and family. TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM Spring Break Mini-Camp at the Texas State Aquarium is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The cost is $20 per child, and children are asked to wear weatherappropriate clothing, closedtoe shoes, bring a hat and light sweater, pack a lunch and bring a reusable water bottle/cup. There will be different days for certain grades so be sure to check out the website (w w w.texasstateaquarium. org) or for more information or call 361-881-1200 and ask for Rossanna Gossett. The aquarium also offers many many great exhibits to view such as Dolphin Bay, with an underwater view, and Stingray Lagoon, where visitors can touch a stingray. The newest addition is Saving Sharks, an interactive and informative exhibit, making this a treat for shark fans and conservationists alike. SOUTH TEXAS BOTANICAL GARDENS The Botanical Gardens are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The cost per person is $8 for ages 13-59 and $4 for ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free with paid adult, while senior citizens, military and college students are $6.
SPRING BREAK SCIENCE SATURDAY: 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. March 11. Staff Education Coordinator and former middle school science teacher Brenda Ermis shows kids in grades K-8 some spring break science with Flora, Fauna, and Fun among the trails, wetlands and exhibits. KIDS DISCOVER REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS OF SOUTH TEXAS: 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. March 18. Texas Master Naturalist Chad Huckabee teaches kids from 3 and older about habits and habitats of frogs, toads, iguanas, turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes and other creatures, ones you may — or may NOT — want to have as pets! Class fee included in general admission. Members free. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Visit www.stxbot.org or call 361-852-2100 for more information. LEXINGTON MUSEUM ON THE BAY The “Blue Ghost” is one of the most historic ships to been seen in the Coastal Bend. After being in major battles during World War II including the Battle of the Philippine Sea and Battle of Leyte Gulf, the warship was donated as a museum on June 15, 1992, and since then has became a big tourist attraction attraction. With views of the hangar bays, flight deck, lower decks and the 3D Mega Theater, the whole family with want to keep coming back. VISIT A WATERPARK Hurricane Alley offers some cool waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a play area for the little kids and toddlers, and also a boogie board area where you can even surf. It is open all week during spring break from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost to enter the park varies depending on the day you plan to go. For a calendar of daily specials visit www. hurricanealleycc.com/gate specials/.
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Get Air is just one of many alternative options to consider besides the beach. The trampoline park features a ninja course, a slam ball area, dodgeball and a pit full of foam blocks. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Corpus Christi is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 11-19. The price is $26.99 for all-day general admission and $19.99 for seniors and children. CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY The Corpus Christi Science and History Museum offers a fun and educational atmosphere for students of all ages. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $10.95 for adults, $8.95 for children and $7.95 for military and seniors. Visitors can learn about the history of Corpus Christi or check out a paleontology exhibit where you get to see neat fossils, and a Shipwreck Cove. The museum also offers a children’s play area called the Children’s Wharf, giving them a spot to play around while you view the many exhibits in the museum.
BOWLERO Originally AMF Saratoga Bowling Lanes, this famous bowling alley on the southside has received some major upgrades since then. In addition to the 40 bowling lanes for each of your family and friends to enjoy and the billiards table, they have added some neat things since then. They have an arcade room where you can earn tickets and have it on a game card to receive points to get prizes. But the big highlight is the addition of laser tag, where you compete with your friends to be the most accurate and score the most points. GET AIR Ever dreamed of being an action hero such as Nathan Drake, or a ninja even? Well this place helps you live out your fantasies somewhat with many trampolines to perform stunts such as flips, jumping to hang onto a net full of foam blocks with the ninja course, or even just bounce around
for fun. It also has a slam ball area, where you can use trampolines to slam dunk like Michael Jordan, and even play an intense match of dodgeball with trampolines.
HARBOR PLAYHOUSE Starting March 10 the Harbor Playhouse will present “Madagascar” every weekend. The show starts at 7:30 pm and the cost ranges from $10$18 per night. This is a family event to attend and one you and the kids won’t want to miss. For more information and dates visit www.harborplayhouse.com or call at 361882-5500.
CORPUS CHRISTI ICERAYS The Corpus Christi IceRays will be playing at 7:05 p.m. March 15 at the American Back Center. The cost per ticket ranges from $11-22 and $9 for children. For more information on seating and tickets visit www.goicerays. com.
HEALTH
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Local vendors, small businesses Corpus Christi’s Farmers Market offers up fresh ingredients
IF YOU GO WHAT:Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers Market WHEN: 5-8 p.m. every Wednesday WHERE: Art Center of Corpus Christi
Katie Babbitt Kbabbitt@foghornnews.com Students can find healthy foods and a variety of people when they stop by Corpus Christi’s Farmers Market during spring break. The market has several locations and can be found at different times of the month. About 20 to 25 vendors are usually on hand at each market. Visitors can find homemade goods, fresh vegetables and produce, food trucks, soaps, candles and even live music. People from all walks of life, usually 200 to 400 people per location, frequent these farmers market and many bring their pets. A big reason a lot of people frequent the market is in support of these small businesses. “This is a good platform
WHAT: Island Farmers Market WHEN: 4-8 p.m. every other Thursday WHERE: Island Presbyterian Church WHAT: Kingsville Farmers Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon every fourth Saturday of every month WHERE: Kingsville Downtown Pavilion
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Daniel Fulton and a worker pour out a piping-hot fresh batch of kettlecorn at the Corpus Christi Farmers Market. Kettlecorn is made by mixing salt, sugar and oil with the corn kernels at high heat. for small businesses ... they accept us,” said local vendor Daniel Fulton, owner of Fulton KettleCorn.
The market also charges their vendors no more than $12 per week to sell on location. “Every dollar that you spend
goes straight to the vendor,” said Amber Dollison, owner of the Southside Farmers Market. “If students have time they can
WHAT: Southside Farmers Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon every Sunday WHERE: Janet’s Cakery parking lot (Everhart and Holly)
go support small businesses and meet new people thanks for our local Farmers Market.”
Healthier lifestyle easy to achieve with small changes Nomaan Khan nkhan@foghornnews.com
While college students aren’t typically nutrition gurus, they can still implement simple changes into their diets and routines that will enhance their energy, focus and overall wellbeing. For many, the health boost may be just what they need after the week of excess known as spring break. Israel Villanueva, head culinary instructor at Del Mar College, said diet can affect grades. “You’ve got to eat fresh and healthy if you want to succeed in school,” Villanueva said. “It’s vital you do all you can to improve and educate yourself as a student. Your education is what will see you through. It doesn’t matter how great of a talent you are, you have to have an
education to excel!” Villanueva, an International culinary veteran, served in the Army as a general’s personal chef and has toured in over 40 countries, so he brings some diverse flavor and expertise to the table. “Better food means better functioning for your body, and that’s why I like for my students to always offer healthy alternatives,” Villanueva said. One of the ways he achieves this is to offer an array of healthier dressing options rather than just ranch. One of his favorite alternative options is quite simple. “You have to have your olive oils! We like to use extra virgin for our dressings because of its robust flavor, and then we’ll use a virgin one for the actual cooking,” he said.
Villanueva uses olive oils because he says it’s a healthy alternative to other cooking oils. And he’s right, olives contain unsaturated fatty acids, which lower your cholesterol and keep your heart happy. “I don’t use butter with vegetables at all. I like to promote healthier low fat options. I never fry any foods either. Fried foods make you sluggish,” he said. However, when it comes to the benefits of a good diet, it seems that college students sometimes simply don’t know any better. “People typically lack the knowledge to a good and healthy diet,” said Kristy Urbick, director of intramurals at Del Mar and also a physical education instructor. “When I teach the students
I want to give them tools and lessons that they can actually apply. I want to help them connect with the material that is being taught.” Urbick, who played college basketball while pursuing degrees in physical education, knows a thing or two about fitness and diet. She recommends that students get into the habit of “meal-prepping” for themselves, and not going out to eat so frequently. “It’s really this culture of, ‘Let’s just go out and eat’ that’s prevalent. You know, people are out there eating out for breakfast, lunch and dinner! That’s too much unhealthy intake that just makes you feel down and out of it.” Urbick said she’ll go to the grocery store on Sundays to get ingredients for her meal prep.
She likes to pick up fresh vegetables, whole grain pastas and meats such as chicken and turkey in place of heavy red meats. “I made a turkey hash the other day with sweet potatoes and some sautéed vegetables,” Urbick said. “It’s tasty, nutritious, it holds you up, and it’s super easy!” In addition to diet, Urbick also emphasized a consistent exercise routine. “Get in your 10,000 steps a day and record your physical activity,” she said. “If you don’t like a certain activity or sport, find something fun; and that’s the biggest thing — you’ve got to have fun! If you enjoy something then you’ll be doing it consistently. And if you’re consistent, you’ll succeed. So get out the house, and be successful!”
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Una Mirada a las Tradiciones Latinas Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com El descanso de primavera es para muchos sinónimos de: Sol, Mar y Diversión. Algo que se vive de igual forma en los países latinoamericanos. Aunque no exactamente en las mismas fechas, pero se coincide con algunos descansos y actividades como la suspensión de labores o de clases. Para Latinoamérica el 1 de marzo es el inicio de una tradición muy especial llamada Cuaresma. Se conoce como Cuaresma al período del tiempo litúrgico, los cuarenta días preliminares a la celebración
principal del cristianismo. La Cuaresma es una palabra de origen latín “cuadragésima”, que significa “cuadragésimo día” para los católicos hispanos, son los 40 días y sábados antes de la Pascua, lo que involucra tiempo de purificación, meditación, ayuno, abstinencia y celebración de algunos rituales. Tradiciones mezcladas con características específicas de las culturas de cada país de origen. Esta celebración da inicio el miércoles de Ceniza, como un símbolo en forma de cruz en la frente colocada por el párroco o sacerdote a los feligreses. Una de las tradiciones
mayormente de los Católicos Mexicanos es la de poner pequeños altares en casa, una representación de lo que se ve en las parroquias, pero en miniatura. Por otro lado, en la región centroamericana, las procesiones son muy populares, una procesión es unas enormes andas con figuras de yeso o madera, preciosamente esculpidas y talladas. Estas son cargadas por hombres y mujeres a hombros, acompañados por marchas fúnebres de bandas musicales. Estas andas cuentan la historia de la vida del Señor Jesucristo antes de ser llevado a la cruz. De acuerdo a la Enciclopedia
Católica [versión en inglés], “el verdadero objetivo de la Cuaresma es, por encima de todo, preparar a los hombres para la celebración de la muerte y Resurrección de Cristo, restaurando los corazones y llevarlos a un tiempo de oración”. Laura Santos, estudiante Del Mar Collage originaria de Colombia explicó: “La Cuaresma es una tradición que se vive con mucho fervor y alegría en mi país, especialmente para los católicos y también se tiene comidas especiales y muy deliciosas para esta época.” Yeny López, Estudiante Del
Mar College Procedente Del Salvador, recuerda con mucho cariño esta época especialmente la participación de los jóvenes en la parroquia, para la preparación de las procesiones y diversas actividades. En Estados Unidos, se puede vivir gran parte de esta tradición que da inicio en el descanso de primavera. Y si en este pequeño receso de clases tienes la oportunidad de viajar a algún país latinoamericano disfruta de estas tradiciones que son una parte fundamental de la cultura latina. @JTO_News
La Mejor opcion para la Primavera Josselyn Obregon jobregon@foghornnews.com
Si eres de las personas que no saben que harán durante el descanso de primavera, pero no quieres ir a la playa y mucho menos quedarte en casa. Corpus Christi tiene muchas otras opciones para entretenerse, pero sobre todo alimentar el alma con cultura. Uno de los más famosos puntos turísticos de Corpus Christi, USS LEXINTON fue apodado como el fantasma azul, es uno de los 24 portaaviones de la clase Essex construidos durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial para la Armada de los Estados Unidos. Cuenta con un recorrido muy enriquecedor en historia y armamento, abierto de 10:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M ubicado en 2914 N Shoreline Blvd. El arte y el verano van con tu personalidad, Texas Surf Museum, es el perfecto lugar para este descanso. El Museo de Surf de Texas, que abrió en 2005 en Corpus Christi, explora la historia del surf en general. Surf de Texas es una visita perfecta para cualquier persona que jamás haya navegado y una deliciosa aventura para no-surfistas. Ubicado en 309 N. Water St ste A.
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Cada pieza de arte exhivida en el museo de arte e historia nos permite un viaje al pasado, donde se puede apreciar la creatividad y la vida del ser humano atravez del paso de cada epoca y su impacto en la humanidad. Si eres de los que les gusta explorar y conocer otras culturas, Asían Cultures Museum y Education Center. Es el lugar perfecto para aprender acerca de las antiguas costumbres japoneses. Admirar la belleza de los artefactos de la India, Sri Lanka, Corea, Tailandia, Filipinas, Taiwán, Laos, Myanmar en-
tre otros. Abierto de martes a sábado de 11:00 – 17:00. 1809 N. Chaparral. Si tienes hijos, sobrinos o hermanitos Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, es el lugar indicado para explorar la ciencia e historia, con exposiciones y juegos didácticos que harán de la visita algo ini-
gualable. Ubicado en 1900 N. Chaparral Street. Y no podría faltar la Reina del Tex-Mex, Selena Museum, cuenta con una valiosa y muy grata exhibición del recorrido y grandes éxitos de la fallecida cantante. Ubicado en 5410 Leopard St. Abierto de lunes a viernes 10:00 A.M. a 4:00 PM.
La semana de descanso de primavera será muy corta para disfrutar del arte y la cultura que ofrece la Ciudad de Corpus Christi, no te quedes en casa y recuerda que el arte es la expresión el alma. @JTO_News
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Just grab a seat to beat the heat Superheroes, romance, suspense and comedy films line up at the box office Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com ith March being a prime time for blockbusters to be released, spring break is the perfect chance to catch a movie you’ve been hearing about for months. The new King Kong movie, “Kong: Skull Island,” starring Oscar winner Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston comes out March 10, and looks to be a fun and thrilling action flick. The more family-oriented “Beauty and the Beast” will be premiering the following week on March 17 and with Emma Watson
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looks to be smash hit. “The Lego Batman Movie,” released in February, should still be at theaters for spring break too, as it’s been well received by audiences. More adult-oriented films “John Wick: Chapter 2”, “The Great Wall” and “Logan” will offer some more action-packed films for the masses, while “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Everybody Loves Someday” will add some romance to your vacation. “Rings,” “A Cure for Wellness” and “Get Out” will be showing throughout the week for any horror film fans. No matter what kind of film you are in the mood for, the current lineup of movies offers something for everyone.
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Get your head in the game for the break Recent releases will keep gamers busy during the week off Jonathan Garcia jgarcia@foghornnews.com Many people spend their spring break hitting the beach or going to the bar to have a good time, while others may want to stay in and binge play video games. But with so many options, where to start? These are the games that are perfect to either play with your friends or solo. ‘BATTLEFIELD 1’ (Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC) EA and DICE’s latest installment in the Battlefield series has proven to be a smashing success with its World War I setting. With intense multiplayer battles, an interesting single-player campaign, beautiful graphics and new content coming into the series, this a game that you would want to get your friends and play online all night long. ‘TITANFALL 2’ (Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC) After the misfire of the first entry, Respawn Entertainment and EA did a 180 and delivered a sequel that is more superior to the first. Gamers can enjoy
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Link (far right) faces off against a mysterious creature in “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” which is the first major title for Nintendo’s newest console, called Nintendo Switch. the intriguing and entertaining single player campaign, which the first game was lacking, joining the fight of Titan pilot Jack Cooper and BT. The multiplayer has also been kicked up a notch with its seamless parkour, fast-paced gunplay, and piloting your
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Noctis (left) camps out with his friends in “Final Fantasy XV,” where you can go on many adventures fighting deadly beasts, and even ride Chocobos.
own titan against enemies makes this a game you would not want to pass up. ‘FINAL FANTASY XV’ (Playstation 4, Xbox One) For those who want a break from all the first person shooters out there, this game is the answer to all your wishes. You take control of Noctis, accompanied by his friends Gladiolus, Ignis and Prompto, as you travel across the huge open world of Eos. Besides the game’s story mode, each time you play it feels like you are on an adventure with your friends, making you want to do every side quest as possible. And with new story content coming, this a treat for fans of the series and newcomers alike. ‘HALO WARS 2’ (Xbox One, PC) The real-time strategy sequel to the successful “Halo Wars” back in 2009 has finally arrived. Alongside Creative
Assembly, 343 Industries tells the story of the UNSC fighting a new enemy known as the Banished. Offering many unique multiplayer modes such as skirmish, stronghold and blitz mode, which combines elements from collectable card games, this sequel proves to be well worth the wait. ‘THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD’ (Wii U, Nintendo Switch) After many years of waiting, the 19th installment in the Zelda franchise has finally arrived. This entry tells the story of Link, who awakens after a 100-year slumber to defeat the Calamity Ganon. This entry has an open-world environment, voice acting, and gamers can play the game’s dungeons in any order they please. Just in time for the launch of Nintendo Switch, you can take this game on the go or enjoy it at home. No matter how you play it, this is a huge welcome for the Zelda
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‘TOM CLANCY’S GHOST RECON: WILDLANDS’ (Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC) After a five-year hiatus, the Ghost Recon series returns, backing away from the futuristic setting that “Advanced Warfighter” introduced and returning to the setting similar to the original. Set in Bolivia in 2019, the Santa Blanca drug cartel has gained massive power, making the nation unstable. The United States Army dispatches “the Ghosts” to destroy the cartel and reveal the connection between them and the locals. With a massive large open-world setting the first in the series, and an intense four-player coop mode, this a game worth checking out and getting with your friends to take out the cartel. @jonathan10894
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The hottest artists coming to South Texas Local bars, other venues plan big week of entertainment Dolores Garza dgarza@foghornnews.com With spring break around the corner, many musicians are under the pressure of rehearsing for gigs while local venues are getting ready for big crowds. All of this hard work leads up to the music events that will be occurring this spring in and around Corpus Christi. Outdoor music venue Old Concrete Street Amphitheater opened up in 2001 and has consistently brought widely successful artists. This year, the Corpus Christi venue will continue to bring a variety of artists to the community. To start off the spring break celebration, Sand Jamz 2017 will feature rap artist Russ on March 12 with tickets starting at $25 for general admission. On March 18, Spring Break on the Coast will include the return of country music group Randy Rogers Band, this time sharing the stage with Cody Johnson, Jon Wolfe and Mike Ryan at the starting cost of $25 per ticket. Lastly, rock groups Skillet, Sick Puppies and Devour the Day Stage will perform March 22 at the cost of $29.50 per ticket, wrapping up the spring break extravaganza at the
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Randy Rogers Band (pictured) is set to perform at Old Concrete Street Amphitheater alongside Cody Johnson, Jon Wolfe and Mike Ryan on March 18 for the anual Spring Break on the Coast series. amphitheater. Another place for music, art and game-day events is Brewster Street Ice House, established in June 2006, where Justin Timberlake, Lady Antebellum and other artists have made an appearance. Brewster Street will start the spring break off on March 12 with a band that formed in the 1990s called Jimmy Eat World. Jimmy Eat World got their breakthrough hit in 2001 with their single “The Middle.” Sharing
the stage with them will be the band Rooney, a Los Angeles band that formed in the 1990s. Tickets start at $25 per person and ages 10 and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Minors aged 20 and younger, not including children under 10, will have a surcharge of $3 at the door. Located in downtown Corpus Christi and established in 2005 is House of Rock, which often hosts live music as well as many other events. American rapper and
Grammy nominee Afroman will be hitting the stage on March 12 with general admission tickets at $17. A few hours south of Corpus Christi, South Padre Island will keep the tradition going for spring break and will be hosting many events throughout the week. Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill is a hot spot in South Padre that will be hosting the Spring Break Beach Bash on March 14. Performing live are headliners
Lil Wayne and Migos. Tickets are starting at $55-$100 per person. As spring break is a target for live music events, the noise doesn’t stop there. The annual Fiesta De La Flor will return to Corpus Christi March 24-25. The event, held in honor of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, will feature artists such as A.B. Quintanilla and Elektro Kumbia, La Mafia, Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz, Pete Astudillo and many more.
Stay safe and responsible on the road, or pay the price
Michelle Reed mreed@foghornnews.com With the semester halfway over, many students are looking forward to the sandy beaches and a break from the books. Safety is always an important factor during spring break, and drinking and driving can easily ruin your future when it comes to getting a DWI or even worse. You can hurt yourself or someone else. According to Ralph Torres with the Corpus Christi
Police Department, area law enforcement agencies will be out looking for people driving under the influence of alcohol and underage drinking. In 2016, 46 DWIs were issued during spring break, according to the CCPD. “If you find yourself in a position where you can’t drive, call somebody” Torres said. “Don’t get behind the wheel and chance it.” Under Texas law, a person is considered intoxicated if their blood alcohol content reaches
0.08. Just one or two drinks can put some people above that limit. Be careful on the water too. Aside from the safety risks, boating or using a personal watercraft while intoxicated is also illegal. Apollo Towing is offering free towing service during spring break for the driver only. They will drive you home and tow your car. For more information, call 361853-0003. Foghorn News reporter Belinda Barrera contributed to this report.
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FOOD
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Ice ice baby, frozen treats galore
Why have no cones when you could have snow cones?
By Foghorn News staff The nearly non-existent winter here seems to be coming to an end, and every day it gets hotter. As the sun gets closer, temperatures rise and hot chocolate seems more and more like a bad idea, so we decided to see where we could cool off and get a treat to celebrate the warm weather’s arrival. JONATHAN GARCIA SNO-BALL Snow cones have always been a popular treat here in Corpus Christi, and I decided to venture out to SnoBall at 7114 Saratoga Blvd. It closes at 9 p.m. but when the summer comes along, it stays open an hour later. Upon entering the store, I noticed it was real casual and that the place is one that high school kids love to hang out at. But that didn’t bother me as this snow cone p l a c e w a s real
family friendly and brought in many people. I decided to have a basic cherry snow cone to see how they can handle a simple flavor. The total rang up to $3.41, which was a huge plus considering they gave you a big wide cup. I got my snow cone and notice the ice was perfectly shaven as there were no chunks of hard ice to be found. It also tasted amazing as there was the right amount of syrup and ice, and the $3 price tag was well w o r t h it here. They also have versions of a snow cone where they put a scoop of ice cream in it, and some with pickle chunks in it known as the “pic-a-dilly.” If you’re looking for the perfect snow cone, look no furt h e r w i t h S n o -
Ball. Rating: 5/5 Price: $3.41 COLBY FARR YO-WAY In the mood for something besides snow cones? Yo-Way Frozen Yogurt earns its name with exceptional service and great yogurt. You can find it on 5601 S. Padre Island Drive right next to Chuck E. Cheese. Yo-Way’s interior has a classy lounge-like feel with a modern vibe to it. The small restaurant has couches lining one wall with small tables throughout. Customers grab a bowl from the far end of the building and make their way through the dispensers, serving themselves whatever yogurt has caught their eye. After picking from a range of flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, cake batter and chocolate, customers can move down and select toppings to throw into their bowl. Getting my yogurt was fast and easy as well as paying for it. At 49 cents an ounce, you can fill up on frozen yogurt and expect a reasonable price. At 6.7 ounces, I paid just $3.55 for my bowl. The yogurt itself was nice and cold with a creamy texture that just melts in your mouth. The chocolate chips added a nice variety to the vanilla yogurt that I got. When I was finished, I actually considered getting another bowl to take with me. With friendly service, reasonable prices and great frozen yogurt, Yo-Way should be on the top of your list of options to consider when look-
ing for something refreshing this spring break. Rating: 5/5 Price: $3.55 ADRIANA KING LA PALATERA Snow cones make my tongue numb and my brain happy. Any hot day can be saved or improved with a good snow cone. I’ve gone to many places for these icy treats but never to La Palatera on Kostoryz, a place my friend brought to my attention because of its wide variety of sweet treats and more. The place has chairs and benches for you to hang out on, and is decorated nicely with a fruit theme of sorts. There are over 20 flavors you can pick for your snow cone and for a little more you can add ice cream. I chose to get a medium orange snow cone. The flavor of it was actually very good and fresh tasting, but to be honest, the consistency of the ice was not my favorite. Rather than shaved ice, it seemed more like just ground-up ice. The larger chunks of ice didn’t so as good a job of holding onto the syrup as really fine ice would have. Rating: 3/5 Price: $3.75 NATALIE MURPHY COOL SIPS This drive-thru bar, at 4839 S. Staples St., also offers some light snacks. They have smoothies, shakes, snow cones, hot chocolate and wine-based frozen drinks. For the 21-and-up spring break crowd this could be a fun stop before the island. I think we all know it will be a cruel summer so I
got the bananarama — a banana and pina colada mixed frozen drink. The bright (clearly artificial) yellow color kind of threw me at first but it was really good. It was also really strong. Not a lot of banana flavor was coming through but I could really taste the pina colada. It was a little pricey but I suppose you’re paying for the booze and I’m OK with that. I’d go again. I will go again. Rating: 4.5/5 Price: $6.50 (plus $1 for the extra shot)
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Why you should avoid the beach at all costs The beach is one of the most popular vacation destinations in South Texas. During spring break, a large amount of people flock there to have some fun — even though the beach is not fun at all. Here are 10 reasons why you should literally just stay home and watch some Netflix or something. Do anything or go anywhere but the beach. Literally anywhere else. 1. Creepers trying to see breasts With an abundance of girls (above and below legal age), there is an unknown amount of strange older men with disappointing bodies everywhere. They have swim shorts that are too short for men of their ages and their bodies are unsightly. They will probably try to hang with some college kids visiting home at one point who will be too drunk to really care. These men are eyesores and you can just go to the beach a different week. 2. Sand all up in the crevices Sand is the actual worst. No matter how hard you try to make sure it doesn’t get absolutely EVERYWHERE, you FAIL! Sand should be avoided at all costs. Just stay home. 3. Fish in the hair This one comes from one of our very own staff members, who recalls having a fish fall out of her hair after a day at the beach. There are also a large number of other animals that can either kill you or really just mess you up so literally just stay home. 4. Loud as all hell People have no boundaries in general and the likelihood is high of some gross person just blasting some really bad music that you shouldn’t be subjected to. Stay home and listen to your own music in the privacy of your nice, clean home that most likely has no sand in it (if it does find a new house immediately). 5. Turtle herpes This is a real problem affecting the turtle community that needs to be addressed. While human herpes is not curable, we have ways of dealing with the herpes. Turtles already have a lot to deal with as the beach pollution that is only worsened by spring breakers to begin with, so throw away your plastic bags properly and donate to your local turtle
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charity. 6. Jail bait (HOO HA HA) Kicking it back to No. 1 for a second, underage girls tend to frequent the beaches everywhere en masse. I can only hope that you wish to go on with the rest of your life without seeing some 16-yearold girl’s breasts. If you are in the wrong place at the wrong time you may also see aforementioned girls doing very sexual dance moves on other underage guys. 7. The blisters you’ll get when you inevitable forget to wear sun-
screen Oh, the sun. Sweet, searing sun that all life is dependent on yet will seriously hurt you if you do not put on oily chemicals on your body. No matter how long you spend at the beach, your mind will constantly make you believe that the thin coat of sunscreen you put on earlier in the day is lasting. Go to Page 7 to see which sunscreen is the best if you do go, but we recommend you don’t go. 8. Long wait to go to crowded dirty beach
At some point during the past, an evil wizard put a spell on the citizens of America to make them forget that beaches exist. For some reason, this spell does not work during spring break, in turn making every living person head to the beach. To see firsthand how apparently beaches are only open during one week in March, head to the beach, where you will wait for an unnecessary amount of time to play in sand and see gross old men shirtless. 9. Tourists Annoying people who act like
they have never seen a beach in their lives will be crawling around every local area. They will be driving way too slowly and be clogging up all the local Targets and Wal-Marts in town and just overall be the actual worst. Stay home to avoid them at all cost. 10. Alcohol restrictions The only reasonable way to not be bothered by the first nine items on our list is to drink alcohol. OH WAIT TOO BAD YOU CAN’T BRING ALCOHOL ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT. Literally just stay home. Please.