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Diving the depths Marine Science graduate students dive Flower Garden Banks

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esearchers and students of the Harte Research Institute (HRI) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi took a close-up look at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary during the annual coral spawning event August 15 through August 19. The mass coral spawn is triggered every year, nine days after the first full moon of August. HRI masters and doctoral level students experienced the amazing mass spawning event and aided researchers in an attempt to understand how corals, sponges, and even sea stars know when it is the right time to reproduce. The sanctuary, which lies approximately 130 miles off the Texas coast, is a series of coral-

topped submerged banks that are the northern most coral reefs in North America. They are also some of the healthiest, with a higher percentage of living coral coverage than any other reefs in the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean Sea. “The expedition to the Flower Gardens National Marine Sanctuary allows students to experience the healthiest coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean and be part of one of the most unique events that occur in our oceans – the mass spawning event of an entire coral reef,” said Dr. Larry McKinney, HRI Executive Director and Chief Scientist for the cruise. “Nothing else could better inspire our students to study hard to make a difference and help assure healthy and productive oceans for the future.” The purpose of the annual expedition is to remind graduate students why they are work-

ing on their master’s and doctoral degrees. The expedition gives students the opportunity to break away from their books and experience one of the Gulf’s natural wonders before they move on to their future careers. Experts from the National Marine Sanctuary Program, the Gulf of Mexico Foundation and several nongovernmental conservation organizations were aboard to share their knowledge during the cruise. Dr. David Hicks, Chair and Associate Professor of Marine and Estuarine Ecology from the University of Texas at Brownsville joined this year’s cruise. “One of our objectives is to provide our students the opportunity to interact with leading scientists from around the world,” stated McKinney. “This is our third expedition, and to date, we have taken more than 70 scientists, journalists, and students on this singular cruise.”

Riding on a wave

A spotlight on local country group Jake Ward and the Coast Riders by TREY SEAL entertainment reporter

ountry music isn’t what it used to be and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Though many still enjoy the legends, like Johnny Cash

and Dolly Parton, the modern country music man isn’t hopping trains from coast to coast in an effort to escape a life of monotony, instead they’re much like anyone else living in the 21st century. I wasn’t sure what to expect before meeting Jake Ward and the Coast Riders, I speculated that maybe they were living on a

ranch in the outskirts of Corpus Christi, only escaping to promote their work to the city at large. It turns out that they were a young group raised on the virtues of southern hospitality.

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Letter from the Editor by CONNER TICHOTA Editor in Chief

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Dear Readers,

ello, everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed their Labor Day weekend. It was a nice break between the first week of the school and the rest of the upcoming semester. We hope that you also got a chance to enjoy our Back to School issue of the Island Waves and we are excited to unveil our next one. This issue has some unique content for everyone to enjoy. First, we have an inside look at a local Roller Derby featuring Texas A&M Universtiy-Corpus Christi faculty. It is always great to get an inside glimpse of how our professors manage to balance work and play. Next, we have an exclusive interview with the country music band, Jake Ward and the Coast Riders. I will admit, I am not a country music fan, however this particular group is one worth checking out. Last, but certainly not least, we have a spotlight on A&M-Corpus Christiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Mary and Jeff Bell library director. She is most definitely passionate about her job and aiding the student body. That brings me back to you, dear readers. We always want to hear your

thoughts and opinions. Tell us your thoughts about the Back to School issue. Tell us your thoughts about the previously mentioned articles. Tell us what you want to see in upcoming issues of the Island Waves. Everyone is welcome to contribute their stories as well. For those of you who have contributed content to Island Waves before, I thank you. To those who would like to do so, you are more than welcome to submit content via our editor e-mail. I would also like to mention that, yes, we are still hiring. Any and all are welcome to apply, whether you would like to dabble in journalism or are a seasoned journalist. Perhaps you are looking for a way to become involved on campus and give back to the campus community. Give it a shot. Island Waves could be a perfect fit for you. Enjoy this issue of Island Waves. Sincerely, Conner Bree Tichota Editor in Chief

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Welcome the new director

A spotlight on Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s new library director

he fall 2014 semester is the beginning of many changes, including the introduction of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s new Mary and Jeff Bell Library director, Dr. Catherine Rudowsky. Rudowsky is the former chair of the library department faculty at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. She chose to transfer to the Island University after having served 10 years at Slippery Rock. “I think I was at a good place in my career,” said Rudowsky. “I had been there for ten years, but it was a good time to maybe push myself and try something new. This opportunity was presented to me and it intrigued me. I thought there were a lot of good similarities that made the transition make sense.” Among these similarities, Rudowsky noted the size of the universities, the educational philosophies, and the unique aspect that both institutions have a tradition of serving first generation college students. It is, in part, because of the similarities and differences in the universities that Rudowsky believes she can be of benefit to the A&M-Corpus Christi campus. “ I think just bringing fresh eyes,” said Rudowsky, “ not being from within the [Texas A&M system], I think while there is benefits to going that route, there’s also benefits to not. Someone can bring something from a totally different university and a totally different system.” Rudowsky also stated that one of her goals for the library was to make it a better recourse for students on campus. “ I think of making it [the library] user

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friendly. So, having space that is flexible and works for what the students need,” said Rudowsky. “I’m not a fan of the model where we [administration] designs the space and then it has to stay that way, because it is for the students.” These flexible spaces could be areas where small groups or large groups can collaborate, where media technology is available, or where technology is not needed and so forth. No matter the design, Rudowksy stated that she wants student input to be a factor in such decisions. “ I think there can be a couple of different ways [that students can help],” Rudowsky said. “I think a mass survey asking students what [they] would want to see in the library of tomorrow. Focus groups, maybe pulling students from different organizations on campus, maybe just putting out a general call to see who would be interested in having a few smaller focus groups. If there’s going to be a committee, or work group, or team formed, [make] sure that students are a part of that.” As of now, there are not any set changes to be made in the library. “I want them to know that we are here to help them and that we have not only amazing resources but also amazing staff who want to work with them. The library and library research do not have to be overwhelming or daunting, because we are here to help,” said Rudowsky. For more information about the library, please visit rattler.tamucc.edu. To learn more about upcoming events taking place this fall semester, view the calendar located on page 4 of this issue of the Island Waves.

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1) Keep your SandDollar Card loaded. There are many facilities and services on campus that only use SandDollar as payment (Copy Services, the library, the Islander Food Truck, etc.) and it can be a bit inconvenient if you only have cash or credit on you. So, even if you rarely use it, it’s always a good idea to keep at least five dollars on your SandDollar. You never know when you might need it.

2) Take your bike with you. If you’ve been

walking the campus, by now you might have seen the several abandoned bikes left chained to the racks, sitting and rusting for years, abandoned by their less then caring owner. Don’t be the next one to add to this “outdoor installation” and take your bike with you when you leave.

3) Free parking on Sundays. Parking is already a pain to deal with what with all of the construction currently limiting available spaces and some students may not be able to afford a campus permit. But luckily Sunday means no tickets for parking on campus without a permit, meaning you have plenty of space to come and study or work on that pressing project for class. 4) Textbook checkouts at the library. Need a copy of that one textbook but only need it for a short time? The Bell Library offers textbook checkouts for you to use for your studies. But be warned, for textbooks that are checked out can not leave the library, less you want to be charged three dollars an hour every hour until you return it.

5) Don’t be a drag and smoke outside.

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or the new students on campus, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi can seem to be a rather daunting place. That’s why the Island Waves have compiled a top ten tips list from

veteran staff members about the things to know to make your stay at the Island University a fun and productive one. So, follow these simple tips, your stay here at A&M-Corpus Christi will be a fun and productive one.

According to the University website, smoking is prohibited in “University buildings, within 25 feet of doorways, residence facilities, University vehicles, outdoor venues, outdoor athletic events, semi-enclosed walkways including the campus “spine,” in all gazebos(palapas), in the area surrounding the Early Childhood Development Center (from the curb to the building, inside the fenced area surrounding the building), and in the Hector P. Garcia memorial plaza”. And yes, even the new E-Cigs count as smoking.

6) Students ride the bus for free. For all of those students who may not be able to drive to the campus, you are in luck. All shuttle buses and city buses that run to the campus are free to ride with the use of your student i.d. card. Route details can be found at www.ccrta.org/ routes. 7) Be involved with campus activities.

Life on a college campus can be exciting but also tedious and boring if you don’t have something to help get your spirit up. But luckily CAB (Campus Activities Board) is in charge of organizing events on campus each semester designed to keep you engaged and build you Islander Spirit.

8) Don’t feed the cats! Though they may seem cute and adorable, these frustrating felines will do anything to wreak havoc on unsuspecting Islanders and robe you of your Doritos. Don’t give in to the purring menace and leave the cats alone. That goes double for the raccoons and squirrels on campus. They’re in cahoots with the cats I tell you. 9) Leave for school far ahead of your time.

I know what you’re thinking, your class starts at 9 a.m. so you’ll leave the house at 8:30 and get there in time right? Too bad every other student on campus has the same idea. You’d be surprised at how fast Ennis Joselin can cramp up when every car stays in that far right lane. Do yourself a favor and leave an hour early. That way you have plenty of time to fight the traffic.

10) Always check your paper stands.

There’s nothing better then keeping informed on what goes on here on campus. And luckily for you, we at the Island Waves Student Newspaper got you covered. With multiple stands located in the many buildings on campus as well as Pizza State and Coffee Waves, you’ll be able to read up on current events, hot-button issues and anything and everything that affects you as a student of the Island University.

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Gina Glanc (left) is a assistant professor of College of Liberal Art, currently teaching physiological psychology and measurement and statistic at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi.

“This is my first year playing. I joined in the team in April. One of my fellow faculty members in my department brought me to the game. And I decided that I wanted to do it. So I started skating. At first I couldn’t event stand up. It took me a year and a half to become an official member. And now here I am”, said Gina.

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Felicia Cain-Dziadek has been a member of Hurricane Alley Roller Derby (H.A.R.D.) since 2010 , also serving as Director of Promotions for H.A.R.D. since 2011. She is teaching a Composition courses as part of the First Year Writing Program at A&MCorpus Christi. Their last game on Aug. 30 was also the annual Cancer Awareness game, in which they raffled the panty helmet covers donated by Derby Skinz. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a roller derby fan, want to support your faculty and your hometown team, catch up their next game on Oct. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the American Bank Center Exhibit Halls. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day-of at the door.

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All players are down on the knees until the one who is injured during the game gets up

Meet and great after the game

IT IS NEVER TO LATE TO START . . .

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Unlike modern mainstream music’s obsession with money and fame, Jake Ward and the Coast Riders sing about the more relatable aspects of life. Their songs are about the experiences of growing, the good times, the bad times, and how they shape the people that we become. Their catalog has more optimism to it than many country songs that we hear nowadays. The band consists of Jake Ward who plays acoustic guitar, Daniel who plays drums, Paul who also plays guitar, Michael (a.k.a. Sunshine) who plays bass guitar and Owen who plays fiddle. When I arrived at the band’s practice session, they opened the garage door and greeted me with warm welcomes. As I set up my camera equipment, the band took hold of their instruments and began to jam out. Even though the garage had us all sweating, anybody standing there could feel the enthusiastic energy radiating from this band. The dynamic between them is the sort of connection that I imagine an early Beatles once shared, even though they were bandmates, you almost wondered if they were brothers. They began to play their upcoming single “Love Don’t Live Here” for me which contained an awesome blend of acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, drums, and fiddle being played in a extremely catchy harmony with Jake Ward’s smooth vocals. Once the song was finished, they began to discuss their feelings on the song as Owen diligently experimented with his fiddle style in the back. The founders of the band, Jake and Paul, explained to me that country wasn’t their first choice when it came to genre. “We originally started an alternative band called Elise, but when our drummer left for the Navy we weren’t really sure what to do,” they said. “We decided on forming a country band so that we could make songs that people would dance to and have fun while listening to

it.”

Over a year and a half the band slowly formed into what it is today including the process of finding its current members. The current lineup has been playing together for five months. When it comes to musical inspirations, Jake cited The Beach Boys and Elvis Presley. “Brian Wilson [of The Beach Boys], I would argue is one of the greatest songwriters of all time,” said Ward. “But Elvis would have to be my number one inspiration.” Paul found a lot of inspiration in classic rock ,such as Led Zeppelin, before falling in love with country. He eventually found a middle ground between the two to form his style. “I initially tried to mimic Stevie Ray Vaughan and other blues artists before I fell in love with country music during high school,” said Paul. “The drum style that has inspired me is from various gospel band drummers that I’ve listened to over the years.” Owen grew up with classic rock loving parents, but found his musical passion within bluegrass and folk music. “The two genres have been a major influence on the way I play fiddle,” he said. Growing up, Michael picked up a love for classic rock such as Frank Zappa from his father. “I listen to just about everything, but lately it’s been a lot of Country, but I still have a lot blues style in my playing that I picked up from my father,” Michael said, “I love it all.” Jake Ward and the Coast Riders isn’t your average local band, they’re a group of determined young men with a dynamic that many bands will never achieve. Their music has heart, soul, and rhythms that will become stuck in your head for days on end. I highly recommend that you check out one of their shows before they eventually sell out auditoriums.

Right: Portrait of Jake Ward taken during the interview.

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ecades are defined by the major cultural trends of their youth. The 70’s will always be known by the leisure suit and disco ball like the 60’s is to the hippie and peace sign. I’ve often pondered how the 2010’s would be defined and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’ll be seen as the glam pop era. An era defined by youth’s thirst for money, partying, celebrity status and the carefree lifestyle that they see associated with it. Social media has invaded our lives and it seems that the rich and famous don’t have a single undocumented moment. For instance, being a musician is more than making music in this day and age. Its having a 360 degree view of your life from who you date, where you eat, to what brands you wear. In an effort to imitate this lifestyle and try their chance at achieving this fame for themselves, youth across the developed world has taken to social media to document their own

lives. One of the defining facets of the social media era is the “selfie”, also known as the self-portrait. The oldest known example of a selfie dates back to December of 1920 in New York City where five mustached gentleman working for The Byron Company, a commercial photography studio. These men didn’t take this photo as a means of spreading their image to the world at large. It is by no means a famous photograph, but you can look at the smiles on their faces and know they were having fun experimenting with this ancient tool (cameralike devices are speculated to date as far back as the 4th and 5th centuries.) There is a difference between the standard self-portrait and the modern selfie though. Due to the hassle of developing photos which requires a dark room and special chemicals, film or plate-based(the standard until the late 1800’s) photography was far more deliberate and painstaking to achieve. The staple of the selfie is its instantaneous nature. It is taken and uploaded to social media or sent to friends in a matter of seconds.

This doesn’t mean that selfies can’t be art, like modern artistic photography. Composition is key. Inventions such as the selfie stick, a long pole that you attach your phone to while controlling the shutter with a wireless remote, have allowed daring photographers to take selfies from the tops of skyscrapers among other tall peaks and exotic locations. The burning question that many experts have about selfies though is, “Why do we take them?” Many have attributed it as being the result of some sort of narcissistic self-obsession that plagues the world’s youth. As a photography enthusiast, I see it differently. I see it as a way of documenting life’s milestones. Even though, there are plenty of people who take selfies on a constant basis, how many people have you seen get upset when those photos go missing all of the sudden. Photography has long been a documenting experience but it’s been often based on what we see beyond ourselves. It’s a very solitary hobby that doesn’t require collaboration to achieve beyond the early days of

learning the craft. The selfie allows us to do what could once only be achieved through diaries. Modern youth seems to have realized the ephemeral nature of being young and beautiful, it doesn’t last forever and they don’t want to forget the experience. Yes, there are plenty of instances where people have abused the form by taking selfies in inappropriate situations such as mission trips, etc. The fact is that selfies tell a story, they leave a legacy behind for future generations to see whether those people are family or strangers. This generation will be known for a lot of things, the tech babies, the social media group, and the most outspoken youth to ever exist. However, I think that the same way we see previous generations in horizontal pictures, that we’ll see a lot of ours in selfie-style portraits.

The oldest known selﬁe ever taken. Photographed in 1920 on a rooftop in New York City.

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ISLANDER SPORT FANS VOLLEYBALL OPENS SEASON WITH 3-1 VICTORY OVER PORTLAND

WOMEN AND MEN OVERCOME ROUGH CONDITIONS AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY RELAYS GOISLANDERS

exas - The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi men’s and women’s cross country battled heavy rain and bad conditions as they opened their season at the Rio Grande Valley Relays. The race was moved to the UT – Pan American campus after the original site was washed out due to flooding. “UT - Pan American did a remarkable job with everything that went on. It was a miracle we even raced,” said head coach Shawn Flanagan. “When we drove up to the golf course, water was at the door of the bus.” The rain did not stop the Islanders from dominating the event once again. The women’s team swept the event finishing in first five spots and a score of 15-45. Vanessa Galindo grabbed the top spot in the 3k race finishing with a time of 10:50. Liz Romo crossed the line just behind at 10:54 while Shelby Polasek placed third at 11:05. Samantha Hardin (11:20) and Alexandria Rossi (11:32) finished fourth and fifth, respectively. The men finished their night with score of 23-32, taking three of the top-five spots. Sophomore Edgar Martinez placed first in the 5k with a time of 15:25. Cesar Gonzalez (15:39) and newcomer Logan Pittdman (15:39) rounded out the top-five. Freshmen Jordan Wright (15:45) and Steven Galli (15:48) finished sixth and seventh, respectively, in their first collegiate race. “Both the men and the women ran steady races and that’s what we wanted to do. There were some rookie mistakes, but we will learn from them,” noted Flanagan. “I’m happy with how we finished and I think this will help us down the line in conference.” The cross country teams will return to action in three weeks, as they will compete in the Texas A&M Invitational Sep. 20 in College Station, Texas.

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he Texas A&M - Corpus Christi volleyball team rallied to a 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23) victory over Portland today in the first match of the Baylor Invitational at the Ferrell Center. Senior Brianna Brink powered the Islanders’ offense with a match-high 21 kills on .308 hitting while juniors Ivy Baresh and Chelby Stanford tallied their first double-doubles of the season. A&M - Corpus Christi (1-0) hit .253 in the match while holding the Pilots (0-1) to .218 hitting. The Islanders jumped out to a 2-0 lead after clinching the first two sets before Portland squeezed out a 25-23 third set. The fourth set featured 10 ties before the Islanders secured a 25-23 victory. Along with Brink’s 21 kills, senior Ashley Phelps collected 15 kills, and Baresh chipped in 13 kills and 11 digs. Stanford dished out a match-high 31 assists and registered 13 digs. Defensively, Hailey King notched a team-high 21 digs, just one shy of her career high of 22. Freshman Kristyn Nicholson recorded 20 assists in her college debut. The Islanders jumped out a 25-21 victory on .286 hitting in the first set and limited the Pilots to just .261 hitting. Brink led the set with seven kills and King chipped in six digs. A&M - Corpus Christi pushed out to an early 8-6 lead before the Pilots put together a 3-0 run to take a 9-8 lead. After rallying back and forth, Phelps smashed it down to start a 5-0 run for the Islanders. After a timeout by Portland, the Islanders padded their lead to 20-16 after Brink registered her seventh kill of the set. After trading points, the Islanders secured the set, 25-21. The Islanders kept the momentum rolling into the second set with a 25-23 victory on a set-high .366 hitting. The team took an early 8-3 lead after freshman Brittany Gilpin put down her first kill of her career. A&M - Corpus Christi padded its lead

to 12-7 after a kill by Kelsee Felux. The Islanders capped the set, 25-23, after Brink exploded for her 12th kill of the match. Portland opened with a 7-3 lead in the third set before sealing a 25-23 victory. After Felux pulled the Islanders within one with her third kill of her career, the Pilots put together a 4-1 run to force the Islanders to call a timeout at 12-8. A&M - Corpus Christi and Portland went neck-and-neck before a 4-0 run tied the set at 21-21. After consecutive points by the Pilots, Gilpin and Nicholson teamed up for a block assist to knot the set at 2323. Portland garnered the next two points to notch the 25-23 win.

The Islanders fell behind early in the fourth set, 12-9, before Baresh put down a kill to tie the set at 13-13. Both teams rallied back and forth throughout the set. Brink registered her 20th kill to even the set at 20-20 before both teams traded points. The Islanders then closed the match and set on a 3-0 run. During the run, Baresh and Nicholson both recorded kills. The Islanders hit .204 and held the Pilots to .189 hitting. Brink chipped in six kills while Nicholson dished out 12 assists. The Islanders will continue play in the Baylor Invitational on Saturday against host Baylor at 10 a.m., before wrapping competition at 4:30 p.m. against Southland foe Abilene Christian.

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ISLANDER SOCCER Undefeated Texas State Up Next for Islanders

he Texas A&M-Corpus Christi womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team returns to the road on Friday night for a matchup with Texas State in San Marcos. It marks the first meeting in program history between the Islanders and Bobcats. A&M-Corpus Christi is coming off a solid opening weekend that saw the squad go undefeated without ceding a goal to its opponents. On Friday, the Islanders battled Houston to a 0-0 draw, with Megan Delaney making four saves to earn a shutout in her first collegiate action. The Islanders played even with the Cougars for most of the contest, and dominated the second overtime period, but could not produce a golden goal in the extra session. On Sunday, the Islanders registered their first win of the 2014 campaign, delivering a 3-0 victory over Texas Southern. Bri Lugo scored in the third minute to give A&M-Corpus Christi all the offense it would need, but the Islanders added insurance tallies from Nanna Poulsen (69th) and Aulona Velaj (81st) to post the victory. Delaney made three more saves to earn her second clean sheet in as many contests. The Bobcats come in to the weekend with an identical 1-0-1 record, earning a scoreless draw against UTEP before knocking off New Mexico State 2-1 in a pair of road contests. Kassi Hormuth scored in the 59th minute to break a 1-1 tie against the Aggies and lift the Bobcats to their first victory of the season. Tori Hale scored the other goal in the win for Texas State. In net, Caitlynn Rinehart has surrendered just one goal in 200 minutes of action, making seven saves in the process. She turned aside both shots she faced against UTEP before stopping five of six against New Mexico State.

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ISLANDERS FALL TO BAYLOR 3-1 BEFORE SWEEPING ACU 3-0 TO WRAP BAYLOR INVITATIONAL

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fter dropping a 3-1 (27-25, 20-25, 20-25, 22-25) loss to Baylor earlier today, the Texas A&M - Corpus Christi volleyball team

(2-1) put together a dominating performance to sweep Southland foe Abilene Christian, 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-22), in the final match of the Baylor Invitational in the Ferrell Center. Senior Brianna Brink nailed a team-high 46 kills and registered 4.18 kills per set over the

weekend. For her outstanding performance she was named to the all-tournament team. The Islanders will now trek to Edinburg, Texas, to compete in the two-day UTPA Tournament against Texas-Pan American, Northern Arizona and Texas Tech. First match is slated

for Thursday, Sept. 4, against the Broncs. For all the latest on Islanders Volleyball, like the team on Facebook (IslandersVolleyball) and follow them on Twitter and Instagram (@ IslandersVB).

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