Volume 25 Issue 23

Pigeon Feeders

Students showcase their art in local gallery

State of the University Address PAGE 4

photo by TREY SEAL

The work of student artists was grouped together to display the similar color palettes on various mediums.

by TREY SEAL entertainment reporter

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ontrary to what its name may suggest, the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi School of Fine Arts’ Pigeon Feeders exhibit is not a display of artistic bird feeders.

The exhibit is a showcase of many of A&MCorpus Christi’s talented student artists. It was held at the Islander Art Gallery. The Islander Art Gallery is an University owned space.

The Pigeon Feeder exhibit features artwork from various mediums including painting, sculptures, and print art. What separates this from many other exhibits is that the work isn’t relegated to just art students. The art also came from a select group of undergraduate and graduate students from various majors.

Ricardo Ruis, a fine arts student in his fifth year, was the curator for the exhibit in addition to being a juror. For this exhibit, the first that Ruis has curated, he decided to arrange the gallery as a contemporary art exhibit rather

than as a student exhibition. This helped him to focus on the work as fine pieces of art rather than focusing on the artists’ backgrounds. The arrangement gives the various sections a very collage look, blending a wide range of styles and attitudes.

“Contemporary art is a very abstract concept,” Ruis said, “the name Pigeon Feeders was more of a jumping off point for a visual experience. We use this term and then defy visitors’ expectations as they walk into the gallery.

That’s the subjective nature of art in itself.”

Pep band spotlight PAGE 8

see PIGEON FEEDERS on page 7

University to offer new programs Growing enrollment leads to increased academic catalog

by JAMIE FINK news reporter

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he fall 2014 semester has already begun with a bang. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has welcomed approximately 11,000 students to the Islander family this fall.

With the addition of so many new students, the Island University is adding several new degree programs to its already diverse repertoire.

The Island University currently offers 38 undergraduate studies and 31 graduate programs for students.

“There really were no new programs started this year. There are programs in development, but no new programs have started yet,” said Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Dr. Paul Mey-

er. “Quite a few programs have been approved at the university level and are under review at either the Texas A&M University System or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.”

The Island University is experiencing increased interest from students for fields of study such as biomedical engineering and health informatics. A&M- Corpus Christi is in the works with several new programs for the upcoming school year.

“These are a few of the programs that have been approved either by the Texas A&M University System or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: PhD in Geospatial Computing Sciences, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,” said Meyer. “In addition, we have some

programs that we will be adding areas of emphasis. The business bachelor’s and master’s programs will probably do more in the areas of entrepreneurship, logistics, supply chain management and use of social media.”

The Island University is also awaiting, what they hope to be, good news with other programs which are waiting to be sent for external review. These programs include undergraduate studies in atmospheric science, which would prepare students to be atmospheric scientists or meteorologists, and graphic design. Graduate students will also be able to find two new areas of Masters of Science degrees in coastal system science and chemistry.

Kayaking Classes PAGE 11

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a student publication of

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The Reading Corner

A continuation of the college reading secrets series

CONNER TICHOTA editor-in-chief

MARIAM AMAYA

advertising manager

JUSTIN VU NGUYEN

advertising assistant

AUBREY DANCER layout editor

by DR. D. CULBERTSON and L. SCHUERMANN contributing writers/ reading coaches

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JAMIE FINK

news reporter

TREY SEAL

entertainment reporter

JEREMY PAPE

sports reporter

NICK THOMPSON

distribution manager

WENDY MOORE faculty adviser

AMY KOTULSKI staff adviser

o, the new school year has started with a bang and there are reading assignments stacking up in students’ backpacks, without becoming done deals.

Isn’t that the way things go?

Procrastination is the mindset that gives everyone pain, especially in reading. From the new freshman to the seasoned senior students, the advice is clear – don’t procrastinate.

Putting off assignments is the way the hill of “should-have-dones” grows into a mountain that becomes impossible to scale. When reading, hurried in a frenzy of anxiety, the content doesn’t stick.

The words roll around in the student’s head and eventually get mixed up or pushed out with new information. This is no way to read!

Note-taking and annotating text can be a student’s best friend. While note-taking encourages

students to make more time for reading, the product of the note-taking makes it so that rereading is rarely necessary and lecture is content easily placed into the notes made from the text. Taking notes can take many forms, from the bulleted list, the two column note style, to Cornell notes.

Choose a style that works with the individual personal learning preference. Once the notes are finished, write some personal reflections about the content on the side. This is a way to actively engage with the reading, creating understanding and remembrance of the information better.

READING TIP

Read with a pencil in hand and some paper on the side. Writing about the reading gives content and thoughts a solid form.

To make an appointment with a reading specialist, register online at http://casa.tamucc.edu/wc.php or come to the CASA tutoring center and ask for Deb or Lia!

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sland Waves is now hosting a photo caption contest.

After viewing the photograph above, readers can submit a photo caption describing what they think is happening in this picture.

The best caption will be featured in the next issue of Island Waves.

This photograph is the first of the series.

Throughout the fall semester, Island Waves will be taking pictures of the student life, and

wild life, around the Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi campus.

Each week one picture will be chosen to be featured in the Island Waves photo caption contest.

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RULES OF THE CONTEST: -Please submit captions no later than Saturday at 11:59 a.m.

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Correction

In the page one story “President’s Picnic,” printed on Sept.

11, Philip Albright was cited as having stood in for President Dr. Flavius Killebrew during the President’s Picnic. Dr. Don Albrecht, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success, was the official administrator who stood in for Killebrew.

Albrecht was the subject of several quotes in the story and also the one interviewed about the event.

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NEW PROGRAMS “A lot can change going forward, but other priorities for the near future include civil and industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level, engineering management at the master’s level, cyber security, and informatics,” said Meyer. “With any new program we look at or program format, we are looking always at how we can best serve students. We are trying to

make sure that new programs we develop are on the cutting edge of knowledge and will prepare students for good jobs and lifelong careers. We are using online courses and courses in other formats to be able to serve a broader audience and students with different needs and lifestyles.”

The overall increase in students resulted

in another record-breaking enrollment count this year for the Island University.

“The increase in new students is another example of how quickly the message is spreading about the quality of education and research on our island campus,” said Dr. Flavius Killebrew, president of A&M- Corpus Christi, in an online press release from the

University. “Not only are we providing a traditional university experience with our new dining hall and additional residence hall space, but we continue to build on the nationally-recognized academic programs that attract so many of the best and brightest to our beautiful campus.”

Unmanned Aircraft Systems New site adds airport runway for drone test flights

An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), also known as a drone, being prepared for testing.

STAFF REPORTS

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ORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi now has an airport and runway in its approved flight ranges.

The Federal Aviation Administration recently approved a new range to test and fly unmanned aircraft that includes the Port Mansfield airport.

The center, located in Corpus Christi, is one of only six federally-designated test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The sites will provide critical data to the FAA, as the agency develops rules, processes and procedures required to safely operate UAS, commonly called drones, in the national airspace.

“With this approved range, which has a runway, we are expanding our operations and capacities for UAS testing for operation and development,” said Dr. Luis Cifuentes, Director of the Lone Star UAS Center and the University’s Vice President for Research, Commercialization and Outreach. “Now aircraft with landing gear that need a landing strip can test and fly with our center.”

The Center plans to build a hangar and pave a path to the runway, improvements planned in partnership with the Willacy County Navigation District.

The first flights at the Port Mansfield range are expected by the end of October.

The Port Mansfield range, which is a 45-minute drive from Harlingen, Texas, is adjacent to another approved range south of Corpus Christi near Sarita, Texas, where the University regularly flies its 13-foot-wingspan unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV). At that range, the UAV belly lands in the soft, sandy flats common in that area as the craft does not need

a runway.

The Lone Star UAS Center has proposed additional ranges west of Port Mansfield. See a map of the test ranges at lsuasc.tamucc. edu.

“The Lone Star UAS Center provides testing capabilities 290 flying days a year over mountains, high deserts, agriculture, coastal and maritime topographies, along the Gulf of Mexico and over virtually unpopulated regions. It’s the ideal research environment for testing.” Cifuentes said.

Since the test site designation in December, the Lone Star Center has received inquiries from more than 60 private companies and other organizations that want to test and research aircraft, software or other possible uses for unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as drones.

The use of unmanned aircraft is vital to research, business and safety. Areas of use for UAS are likely to include: search-and rescue missions, surveying disaster areas or accident scenes; mapping coastlines to observe changes over time; and inventory of wildlife, habitats, agriculture and pipelines through remote areas.

While the test site designation does not come with federal funding, studies show an anticipated economic impact, once airspace is opened to UAS, would be about $6.5 billion and 8,256 jobs statewide from 2015 to 2025.

The successful FAA test site proposal was a team effort among A&M-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Camber Corporation, the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute, the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, and other research institutions and privatesector companies.

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State of the University Address Island University President Outlines Path to Emerging Research Status

Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi President Flavius Killebrew gives his speech regarding the current and future goals of the University.

STAFF REPORTS

by TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

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ORPUS CHRISTI, Texas –Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi President and CEO Flavius Killebrew outlined the path to becoming an emerging research university during the State of the University luncheon on Sept. 10 at the American Bank Center.

The University is on a path to becoming an emerging research university, a designation that brings increased focus on and commitment to research, scholarship and creative activity across all fields of study.

“For communities with similar resources, a university with emerging research status has had a profound impact on the fabric of the community through business, public life, infrastructure and the arts,” Killebrew said. “Emerging research status is essential in order to keep the best and brightest in our community.”

State Representative Todd Hunter addressed the crowd in a video, saying a focus on research at A&M-Corpus Christi will bring in students, highpaying jobs and expertise.

“Pushing research and development for the coastal region through the university is very, very good,” he said. “And the return is tremendous.”

The State of the University also included details on existing research efforts, highlights from the past year and a look at the University’s strategic plan called Momentum 20/20.

“I am proud of the growth and development the Island University and the Coastal Bend region are experiencing,” Killebrew said. “With our community partners, the University is actively strategizing and planning for a strong future that builds on our accomplishments and our commitment to students and research for the benefit of everyone in the Coastal Bend.”

Proceeds from the luncheon benefit student scholarships.

Members of the Islander Cheer team pose with Izzy the Islander.

President Killebrew and the first lady Kathy Killebrew pose with Izzy the Islander.

photos courtesy of TAMUCC.EDU

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Kenneth Iyescas

photo by TREY SEAL

Bringing the “pep” back to the Island University

by JAMIE FINK news reporter

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his year, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi has welcomed approximately 60 new faculty members to the Islander family.

Island Waves have already introduced one of the new directors on campus, Dr. Catherine Rudowsky, the new library director. The Island University has also welcomed another new administrative director, Mr. Kenneth Iyescas.

Iyescas is the new assistant director of band, director of the Islander pep band, and he also is a professor of horn and music education.

“I was very intrigued by the pep band director position here at A&M- Corpus Christi.

It wasn’t only the school that intrigued me, but my fellow professors and faculty that I would be working with intrigued me. The music faculty here is very talented and very collegial,” Iyescas said. “I could see myself working well with them and always being challenged by them to constantly do better.”

Iyescas is a currently working on his Doctorate in conducting from the University of Kentucky. Iyescas is a graduate from Red Oak high school. He then began his college career at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, where he received his Bachelors’ degree in music education. He also holds a Master’s degree in horn performance that he obtained from Texas Tech University.

“I want to start this program and give it the chance to grow and mature. I want to build the program that this university wants and deservers,” Iyescas said. “Specifically to my band members and students, I want them to take away a very positive and enriching musical experience.”

Iyescas was also able to tell a few fun facts about himself than many people may not know about him. “Well there are five facts I think that must people do not know about me. First, I was born in Managua, Nicaragua, before moving to the United States when I was a child. I was a collegiate men’s volleyball player at Howard Payne University. I can play the guitar and also sing. I once performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Probably one of my fondest memories is that I was the Wildcat Pep Band Director at the University of Kentucky, when the men’s basketball team won their eighth national championship,” Iyescas said.

For more information regarding the music department, the Islander Pep Band, or about Iyescas, you can reach him by e-mail at kenneth.Iyescas@tamucc.edu.

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ISLAND WAVES

by AUBREY DANCER layout editor

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ith the mobile phone market over saturated with smartphones, consumers seem to be moving to a new trend in mobile devices, the budget phone.

Where buyers were once content in paying nearly $700 for the new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, companies like Microsoft have cornered a market with smaller, more affordable smartphones. Luckily for the consumer on a budget, Nokia has it covered with the release of the new Lumia 630 phone, a Windows phone that delivers a balance of function and form.

Released to the market on June of this year, the Lumia 630, following the tradition of the successful 521 as a quality budget phone, offers performance in an affordable package that offers the bare necessities of what you need in a phone. According to Nokia’s website, the 630 runs a full edition of the Windows Phone 8.1 mobile operating system on a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with up to 512 MB of RAM and a microSD slot up to 128 GB of memory. The

operating system is a very functional and easy to use interface featuring live tiles that update automatically and can be customized to create a personal display for each users unique need.

With the introduction of Cortana, Window’s own personal digital assistant, users can access information, make appointments and search content with a more streamlined assistant compared to the robotic Siri.

As a budget phone however, the Lumia must make a few sacrifices in its available features.

The 630 features a rear-facing 5 megapixel camera with a 480 x 854 pixel display. It does not have a front-facing camera. It features only a 3G broadband speed and its outer design is a plastic casing. Though the Microsoft Apps Marketplace does feature a good number of user apps for the phone and more developers are creating apps daily, it is still less established than the Apple or Android Marketplace.

For those looking for a phone that offers decent usability, an affordable price and are willing to give Windows a go, then the 630 is the phone to go for. The Nokia Lumia 630 is now available through T-Mobile, AT&T & Cricket Wireless and starts at $169 off contract.

Prices may vary between wireless providers.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Display Mary & Jeff Bell Library

September 15th–October 15th 11:30am–1:30pm

Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff with ICA University Center - East Lawn

Tuesday, September 16th 11:30am–1:30pm

Hector P. Garcia State Holiday Celebration O’Connor 135

Wednesday, September 17th 1:00pm–2:00pm

Pasarela Mexico hosted by BESO Island Hall Gym

Thursday, September 18th 6:30pm

Carribbean Night

Wednesday, September 24 th 7:30pm

with the South Texas Chamber Players

Performing Arts Center Latin Dance Night with MGC and ICA Hector P. Garcia Plaza

Thursday, September 25th 6:00pm–7:30pm

¡Vivan Los Niños! Concert Performing Arts Center

Saturday, September 27th 5:00pm

Hispanic Film Series Center for Instruction 128 Island Hall 164

October 1st 4:30pm October 7th & 13th 7:00pm

Loteria with ICA Hector P. Garcia Plaza

Wednesday, October 1st 6:00pm

Hispanics in STEM: From Humble Beginnings to Reaching for the Stars Island Hall Gym

Thursday, October 2nd 9:00am–5:00pm

Hispanic Poetry Reading The Mary & Jeff Bell Library, 2 nd Floor

Thursday, October 2nd 2:00pm–3:00pm

1st Year Writing Exhibitors Faculty Center Atrium

October 6th–October 10 th 8:00am–5:00pm

Hispanic Health Fair Dugan Wellness Center

Tuesday, October 7th 9:00am–12:00pm

Gay Latino L.A.: Coming of Age Screening TAMU-CC Welcom Center

Tuesday, October 7th 6:30pm

Read-A-Thon Performing Arts Center Lobby Borderlands Conference Performing Arts Center Lobby

Thursday, October 9 th 12:30pm–1:30pm

For more information or disability related accomodations, please contact: ica@tamucc.edu or 361.825.2539

Thursday, October 9th 11:00am–12:00pm 2:00pm–3:00pm

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Ruis sought out the various artists who’s worked he enjoyed and requested their participation. The artists were then allowed to submit any piece they wanted. Ruis said that he based this decision out of a trust in their abilities.

“It’s really hectic, but it’s also really nice to have that much control over a subject,” Ruis said.

He explained that the University has a very large collection of items which allowed for the variety he sought.

“The pieces are arranged into four clusters of large work which let me show what the University is composed of,” Ruis said. “Yet at the same time, I wanted to achieve an experience that was very calming and very quiet.”

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When it comes to Ruis’ own influences, he cites his father, a painter of 30 years. As a child, he was surrounded by art which built a natural intuition and love for it.

“I like all sorts of art. If it’s a piece that I can tell was made with sincerity, I’ll most likely enjoy it,” Ruis said.

Ruis said his own work is drawn from a love for lucid, expressionistic art forms.

“I used to work for a local fine arts tile shop called Tile Works run by a man named Ed Gates,” Ruis said. “For 12 hours a day, he is in his studio working on pieces in order to maintain art as his main career.”

Ruis said people should come visit the exhibit because of the culture that the work expresses.

“Art is a reflection of the times and it lets observers see how people are feeling inside,” he said.

The Pigeon Feeders exhibit is running until Oct. 3 at the Islander Art Gallery. The Gallery is located at 4024 Weber Road in the Hamlin Shopping Center and is open from 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Ruiz’ technique of hanging these paintings upside down forces the viewer to observe details beyond the eyes.

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PEPBAND Islander Pep Band grows

From Left to right: Professor Kenneth Iyescas,Matt Carter, Justin Garcia, Shannon Proksch

photo by TREY SEAL

by TREY SEAL entertainment reporter

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here is nothing like the atmosphere of a school sporting event. Energy radiates throughout the room as the team continues to score while the game clock dwindles. The team isn’t the only group that deserves credit though.

Of course there’s the fans, but the group that often doesn’t get the credit it deserves would be the pep band. In an effort to revitalize and expand Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi’s Pep Band, Professor Kenneth Iyescas was brought in as the new band director.

Iyescas comes from the University of Kentucky, where he studied conducting for his Doctorate in Musical Arts. As a graduate student, he was thrust onto center stage of one of the largest basketball programs in the country at the University of Kentucky.

“I was the director of the Wildcats pep band at the University of Kentucky when we won our eighth NCAA Men’s Division One Basketball Championship in 2012,” Iyescas said.

Iyescas’ conducting career didn’t begin at

the university level, though. For 10 years, he held the role of band director for middle and high school band as well as being the music director for the Ft. Worth Symphonic Band.

“The pep band’s main function is to create an environment of support and excitement for the players, coaches, fans, the University and community,” Iyescas said.

From players to fans, the pep bands focus is on raising the energy around them.

As important of a job the band conductor has, the pep band can’t exist without its student participants. Much like the teams that they support, the band has a strong sense of community.

The band has members with an array of personalities and interests that go far beyond music.

“When you’re traveling to and from games, especially the long distance ones, you really get to know people on a deeper level,” Matt Carter, senior entering his fifth year with the band, said.

The diversity of the band can be attributed to the fact that students don’t have to be

a music major to join. The band contains students studying everything from English to computer science.

“It really makes us representative of the University as a whole rather than just the music department,” Shannon Proksch, a senior and third year veteran with the band, said.

“It’s being a part of the most visual band at A&M-Corpus Christi,” Justin Garcia, a junior in his first year with the Islander Pep Band said.

Carter added, “The Community feel. It just feels good to go to the games, support your team, and have fun with people you enjoy being around.”

As much dedication as it takes to be successful in the group, it doesn’t take as much time as many think.

“Most students come from a high school background in band where they go in several days a week and endure long periods of rehearsals,” Isyescas said, “Here at [the Island University], we rehearse twice a week from 5 to 6:15. Once the season starts, we practice on a need-be basis.”

He understands the struggles of maintaining

a high GPA, the rigor of coursework and a packed schedule. Iyescas sees the pep band as a great way for students to get involved with the University without sacrificing too much study time.

Iyescas’ main priorities are growth and musical quality of the pep band.

“I have to commend President Killebrew, Dean Quintanilla, Dr. Diana Sites, the music faculty and Bill Mcdaniel in the athletic department for their support and investment in the Islander Pep Band,” Iyescas said. “The present growth could not have been achieved without their help. It has doubled in size this season and we all are very excited about that.”

Iyescas wants students to see and feel the renewed presence of the band and desire to become involved themselves.

“I think that membership in the Islander Pep Band is very rewarding in the sense that you’re not just a spectator but a contributor of the game day atmosphere and experience,” Iyescas said.

The new Islander Pep Band will be at every home game in the upcoming basketball season.

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ENTERTAINMENT calender

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movies

This Is Where I Leave You The Maze Runner When Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.

Sept. 19 - PG13

cd releases

When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives, are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their oversharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Confronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately reconnect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways amid the chaos, humor, heartache and redemption that only families can provide—driving us insane even as they remind us of our truest, and often best, selves.

Sept. 19 - R

Sept. 22

Laggies

After their newly adopted daughter goes missing in a small town, Steven and Shannon will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and the dangerous secret behind the adoption agency they trusted. Risking their own lives, they will discover just what being a parent means and how far they will go to get their child back.

Having spent her twenties comfortably inert, 28 year old Megan (Keira Knightley) reaches a crisis when she finds herself squarely in adulthood with no career prospects, no particular motivation to pursue any and no one to relate to, including her high school boyfriend (Mark Webber). When he proposes, Megan panics and given an opportunity to escape - at least temporarily - she hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika (Chloë Grace Moretz) and Annika’s world-weary single dad (Sam Rockwell).

Sept. 26 - R

Sept. 26 - R

Reclaim

campus events

Gazelle Twin - Unflesh Suicideyear - Remembrance

Sept. 23

Imelda May - Tribal Kenny Chesney - The Big Revival Perfume Genius - Too Bright Empires - Orphan Chuck Prophet - Night Surfer

Sept. 29

Jamie T - Carry On The Grudge Gui Boratto - Abaporu Oren Ambarchi - Quixotism The Vaselines - V For Vaselines Populous - Night Safari

Ani DiFranco - Allergic To Water Boogarins - As Plantas Que Curam Curtin - Doghearted Gerald Way - Hesitant Alien Jeremith - Late Nights: The Album Paul White - Shaker Notes Prince - Art Official Age Raul Midon - Don’t Hesitate Witch Mountain - Mobile Of Angels Yelle - Completement Fou

Oct. 2-4

Bailando Dance Festival -Performing Arts Center $10 (general admission) $6.50 (student) $5 (tamucc student)

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photos and info courtesy of METACRITIC.COM

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Islander sport fans Women’s soccer falls to Texas

by JEREMY PAPE contributing writer

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he Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders fell to the University of Texas Longhorns 6-0 on Friday, Sep. 5, at the Dr. Jack Dugan Family Soccer and Track Stadium.

The match was the first of the season played on the Islanders’ home field. Fans clad in blue and green abounded, as the game drew in more than 1,900 fans. This set a new program record for the Islanders in their second season as a team, shattering the previous record.

Although the Longhorns have had a women’s soccer team for a much longer time than the Island University, the Islanders put forth a valiant effort.

The game remained scoreless for quite a while, as both teams’ defenses played aggressively and smart. Through the first 30 minutes of the match, the only real areas of separation between the two squads were shots and time of possession, and Texas came out ahead in those categories early in the game.

The home crowd became tremendously excited in the 27th minute, as Islander sophomore midfielder Yvette Franco came ever so close to scoring a goal. Texas junior goalkeeper Abby Smith was able to make a hard-earned save, however, to keep the game scoreless.

The action continued with neither team giving an inch. In the 36th minute, the Longhorns were able to capitalize, turning a great display of passing into the game’s first score, by junior midfielder Lindsey Meyer. The score stood through the end of the first half.

Unlike the events of the first half, the Longhorns led a more aggressive attack against the Islanders. Three minutes into the second half, the Longhorns added another goal to their lead off of a rebound, scored by sophomore forward Jasmine Hart. The goal, like Meyer’s before, was Hart’s first of the young season.

The Islanders fought hard, but between whatever must have been discussed in the Longhorns’ locker room at the half, and all of the adjustments that were made, the Longhorns truly found their stride.

Freshman forward Olivia Brook, who was later named the Big XII Conference’s Newcomer of the Week, scored a goal to increase Texas’ lead to 3 right before the 60th minute of the match. The Longhorns kept their momentum going in a huge way, scoring their fourth goal just seven minutes later. The Islanders kept fighting, never giving up or showing signs of surrender.

Brook added her second goal of the contest around the 72th minute on an assist from Hart, making the score 5-0 in favor of the Longhorns. The final goal of the game came on

Soccer team confers during the game against Texas on Sept. 5th at Dugan stadium. the game’s only unforced error, an own goal that just barely went in off one of the Islanders’ defenders. The final score stood 6-0 in favor of the Longhorns.

This was one of those contests in which the final tally did not tell the entire story. The Islanders put up a strong effort in both halves.

The Longhorns were able to keep the Islanders from shooting near the goal. Smith managed to play it cool when it mattered most, making the save on the goal she faced. The Islanders look to gain from the experience that facing a larger school can often bring.

The women’s next home match will be against conference foe Central Arkansas on Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.

Megan Delaney saves the team on a tricky corner kick.

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Zoe Cole, midfielder aims for a gold during the second half of the game.

Kayaking classes begin

by JEREMY PAPE contributing writer

W

ith the beginning of the fall semester comes plenty of new students, many of whom would like to join a club or course involving an activity that would not be found in the typical classroom setting. One such course is kayaking offered at Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi.

The instructor of the course, Joseph Miller, has been teaching kayaking on campus for about five years.

The class is open to students as well as the general public. One aspect of the course that makes it different from typical university classes is that the class is a field based experience, which means the course is taught outdoors rather than in a classroom, unlike the usual courses one might take during their college career, the kayaking class is not for credit.

There are several lessons that are taught in

the kayaking class. They include the following: proper selection and usage of safety equipment, kayaking terminology, how to carry, launch, and board a kayak, how to maneuver and control a kayak once in the water, trip planning and rescue and safety.

According to the Office of Community Outreach website, the course is taught in one day over an eight-hour period. “[The course] is designed to teach beginner paddlers how to safely and enjoyably kayak on lakes, calm, protected, ocean environments and other flat water settings,” Miller said.

Miller described the course as being suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those with some experience. Experienced kayakers will also benefit from instruction in advanced paddling techniques and other skills that will greatly enhance their enjoyment. “[The] first half of the day is spent at the university pool, and the second half of the day is a guided paddle trip in the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail in Port Aransas,” Miller said.

Participants in the course needn’t worry

about finding proper kayaking equipment, as they will be outfitted with top quality boats, paddles and life jackets for the day.

The course is one of many being offered by the Office of Community Outreach at A&M-Corpus Christi. The department offers many different programs that encourage a participative spirit in faculty, students, and people from around Corpus Christi. “[The class] came about in response to requests from the community members who were aware of our kayaking programs for youth,” Miller said.

The course runs on the last Saturday of every month from May through October.

Classes are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tuition for the course is $100.

The next course will be taught on Saturday, Sept. 27, weather permitting.

For more information on the kayaking, or any of the other efforts of the Office of Community Outreach, log-on to outreach. tamucc.edu.

Joseph Miller

photo courtesty of TAMUCC.EDU

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UTSA goalkeep passing the penalty area got her a red card and leads to her withdrawn from the secon haft of the game.

Hailey Sutton (right) enters the second half of the game.

Orere-Amadu from UT (left) struggles with our strong defenders.

Great save from the goal keeper, Megan Delaney and defenders from UTSA’s corner kick.

Emma Bida, number 14 with her consistent defending skill makes tough strikes when needed.

UTSA aims for goal every time they play forward but Islander’s defenders are tough.

Yvette Miller, number 11, always takes control on her forward position.

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