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Annual dance festival welcomes Texas talents to Island by SAMANTHA MAHLER staff writer
The 16th annual Bailando Dance Festival was held Oct. 1-3 in the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center and Island Hall in the Dugan Wellness Center. The event was sponsored by the Corpus Christi Concert Ballet and the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi School of Arts, Media and Communication. The Festival also is under the Corpus Christi Concert Ballet’s Dance Initiative. The Bailando Dance Festival began in September of 2000 as an outdoor festival. What initiated with such humble beginnings quickly grew to a highly recognized showcase of talent from around the state of Texas. Each day was full of master classes taught by dance companies from around Central, South and Southeast Texas and included an assortment of culturally diverse dance styles. This was fol-
lowed in the evening by dance performances. The Master Class schedule offered everything from hula and Russian folk dance on Friday, Oct. 2 in the afternoon to hip-hop and ballet on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the morning. The classes were held on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Island Hall and the Warren Theatre. Master classes were open to all students from the age of 12 and up. This included several students from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, more than 650 students attended. In addition, there were two dance competitions held on Thursday Oct. 1 and Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Dance companies performed on either Thursday or Friday evening. These pieces were critiqued and judged by a panel of adjudicators, at which time it was determined which pieces would move on to perform at the Gala Concert on Saturday evening. Pieces were judged based on choreography and not the skill
of the dancers. A special Directors’ Reception was held Saturday evening in hopes of spreading inspiration, knowledge, stories and support. All judges, choreographers, directors and master class teachers were invited to attend. The final event of the Bailando Dance Festival was the Gala Concert on Saturday, Oct. 3. This concert consisted of the winning pieces from the dance competitions. In addition, there were recitals from the host companies of the Festival. These included the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Island Dance Company, C.C. Concert Ballet. Other guests from wellknown companies performed as well, such as dancers from Ballet Austin, NobleMotion Dance, Houston Ad Deum Dance Company, and Koumankele Dance and Drum Ensemble. “Bailando also serves as an educational outreach to the community, introducing a variety of dance forms to many people throughout
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the Coastal Bend, offering master classes to all dancers in the community and offering opportunities for aspiring choreographers to show their works in an artistically growing environment,” reads the Corpus Christi Bailando Dance Festival website. The festival was open to the public. Tickets ranged from $5 to $10 for viewers and $30 to $45 for all dancers and choreographers. This included one performance for dancers. An additional $12 was required for each performance that dancers participated in. All proceeds from ticket sales went towards the Dance Certificate Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi Concert Ballet’s Performing Arts Series performs live dance productions in varying styles for more than 30,000 students each year. For more information, please visit www.concertballet.net or www.ccbailando.com.
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Surviving college on a college-sized budget by GERI LEMMONS staff writer
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hile in college, it is very important to find how to do things on a budget. Saving money is something everyone needs to learn, especially those who are in their first year in college. Food, cooking and buying groceries is one of the things students need to learn while they are in college along with many other things. The idea is to learn how to cook certain meals in order to stay healthy and not eat the same day after day. Here are a couple ideas for some easy, healthy and cheap meals for students to make. One of the ideas is to cook meals that can be warmed up for multiple days and can keep someone full for a good amount of time. This can be
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it can serve as several meals for one person. What is great about this baked ziti dish is that you have the ability to add your own spin or take on it. Another easy cheap meal is tuna salad. This is a meal that can also have its own spin to it and still be good. All one would need is tuna, mayonnaise, and sweet pickles. This can be eaten by itself, on a sandwich or with pasta noodles. I personally eat it with bread and chips and it is really good. I also like this meal because it is really cheap and it does not require any ovens, or much equipment. Anyone can make this meal and it can be tailored to most people’s liking. Last but not least is a different take on the old-fashioned
grilled cheese sandwich. It is a grilled mozzarella and tomato sandwich. This meal requires tomato, mozzarella, bread, mayonnaise (optional) and butter. The first thing one would do is cut the tomato into thin slices. Then apply the mayo to the bread then the cheese. After that add the tomato and then more cheese on the other side to make sure that it will stick. After that add butter to both sides of the outside of the sandwich, then grill like a grilled cheese, add chips and enjoy. I like this last meal because it takes the traditionally idea of a grilled cheese and gives it new life, so to speak. This is like a whole new flavor and it is so cheap and easy to make as long as one knows how to make a grilled cheese.
Long distance relationships can work by ABBEY WEAVER staff writer
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achieved by cooking pasta. From spaghetti to baked ziti, pasta is a dish that can be very cheap and easy to make. Baked Ziti is a dish, which is easy to cook, and it makes so much that it can last for several days. All one would need is ziti noodles, cheese, spinach (optional), salt, pepper and tomato meat sauce. When cooking all one needs to do is boil the noodles and cook the meat. After someone would finish that they would combine all of the ingredients in an oven-safe dish. Then put it in the oven at about 400 degrees. All anyone would do after that is wait for the cheese to melt, which means that the dish is done. I like this meal because it is easy and it can last for multiple days. It is a dish that can serve multiple people or
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ost people, especially college students, have the wrong idea about long distance relationships. The majority of kids coming out of high school end their relationships because their significant other will not be attending the same school as them. Students already attending college avoid them because of this idea of not being held back by someone. These fears are derived by society’s assumption that hardly any long distance relationships work out in the end. This idea is also often promoted by friends of the person involved in the relationship who think that being in a long distance relationship will make their friend unhappy. This widespread fear of being involved with someone that you cannot just drive down the road to see everyday
prevents youth from seeing who they want to see, and consequently, forcing apart solid relationships due to assumption. Young people should be more open to the idea that long distance relationships are not always a bad idea, and in fact, can have more benefits than a relationship without distance. When speaking to freshman general business major Josh Bermudez about his long distance relationship, he agreed. “There are pros that come with my relationship. I get more time to focus on myself and school and the times I do get to see her are really special,” Bermudez said. Although being involved in a long distance relationship is hard because you lose a lot of the physical connection, only seeing your significant other every so often makes you cherish the time you have together a lot
more. This results in more memories, more special occasions and usually a stronger relationship. “The first few weeks were hard but now that we’ve experienced it and adjusted to not seeing each other as much, it has made us a much stronger couple and reassured us of our feelings,” said freshman kinesiology major Samantha Skinner. Getting through the hard times with someone you feel so strongly about is worth it when you realize that in the end both of you are benefiting from the distance. There are many ways to cope with being involved in a long distance relationship and keep a positive attitude during the weeks you cannot be together. “As long as you both put in effort and meet each other half way, you can easily do it,” Bermudez said. Coping with the distance involves sacrifice from both
sides. This means something as simple as taking five minutes between classes to call your significant other and just asking them how their day is going. Other ways consist of sending them letters with pictures of your experiences, talk about your favorite memory together, Face Time or Skype them often, and even keeping yourself busy with good activities to help stay positive. Sacrifice also means not participating in activities they do not like you doing, and making sure to make time to just focus on them each day. These simple things are fun ways to keep the spark alive but also essential in keeping the relationship going. Long distance relationships can be extremely rewarding if you give it a chance. As long as you are making time for each other every day and continue to keep a positive outlook, your relationship will continue to thrive.
An article in the Oct. 8, Issue 26 edition of Island Waves, entitled ‘Escape by the seat of your pants’ (page 9). Clarification: In the story, it said, “according to the president of Islander Improv, Andrew Golhson, Islander Improv has already had the chance to perform with a professional improvisation patron and have been asked by the University of Incarnate Word to host workshops for their students and host workshops at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for traveling improv groups. Correction: The correct spelling of the president’s name is Andrew Gholsen. Also, asked by Incarnate Word Academy of Corpus Christi, Texas, to host workshops. -Island Waves
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s a college student you are more likely to be studying, sleeping or eating than doing anything else. Do not be fooled though, it can be extremely stressful. Most college students are enrolled in a university full time while also trying to maintain a job and participate in extra-curricular activities. Stress is bound to happen one way or another so when it does, it is always best to be prepared so one can reduce the amount of tears. Here’s how: Step 1: Take a deep breath and relax There are many times when we all become overwhelmed. Times when all we want to do is curl up in a ball and cry ourselves to sleep, but in order to not do that, the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath. Slow your heart rate down and think of all the positive things
in your life. It is also okay to abandon the stressful tasks you need to do for a night and have some “me time” occasionally. By taking a bath or watching your favorite movie, you can clear your mind by not thinking about what you have to do and focus on what you are doing then and there. Clearing your head and relaxing will give you time to recuperate and start fresh when it is time to get back to work. You will get more done when you are not worrying about how stressful the situation is. Step 2: Stay Organized Although this statement is a cliché it is completely true. For students who have multiple commitments, a calendar is your best friend. It allows you to plan events ahead of time and give you opportunities to schedule everything so you are not overwhelmed. This is the best way
to balance school, work, and any other events you have planned. You can also use to-do lists. These are a super easy way to keep track of what you did and need to do throughout the day. There are other ways to stay organized as well in regards to not just events and commitments, but with life in general. Making your bed is a simple way to keep your day organized. It reduces the temptation of lying in bed and watching Netflix and reminds you to get everything done in an orderly manner. Step 3: Live a Healthy lifestyle As a college student this may seem impossible. With so much going on in your life, the easiest option seems to grab Whataburger on the way home. It is fast and easy, but also unhealthy. An unhealthy lifestyle can cause you to be sluggish resulting in no motivation or drive to get what you need done.
There are plenty of healthy foods for on-the-go college students that will not make a huge dent in your precious bank account. There are healthy options offered on campus, which is extremely convenient for those who tend to stay on campus all day. By substituting fried foods with fresh vegetables you can become more energized to focus on the tasks you need to get done. College is a time where kids can go to class, join as many organizations as they want, and do not have to ask for parent’s permission to do anything. Taking on a lot of tasks can cause mental breakdowns and unbearable stress. It is inevitable, however, you can manage it. So take that bubble bath you haven’t had any time for or eat a yummy salad during your study break and conquer the day with a big smile and no stress.
Islanders react to Oregon college shooting
Katie Ehlers Junior, Nursing Major “Shootings are becoming more and more frequent and I don’t know how society is going to react to it because there’s that whole debate now on whether guns are going to be allowed on college campuses or not. I think guns are a good source but only certain people should be allowed to have them. I don’t think any regular students should be able to carry a gun but instead a professor or some designated person. It makes me nervous. I’m a people watcher and I’ve started watching and looking around. I mean, I know our campus is pretty safe and we haven’t had much of that but it can happen. Just like, anywhere else. They probably didn’t think it was going to happen and it did. It’s just crazy.”
Tori Hill Senior, Psychology Major
Lady Martinez Freshman, Marine Biology Major
“A lot of people are saying that they think more guns laws are going to help. Even the guy’s dad, I think, I saw in an interview said that if his son was not able to get 13 guns this wouldn’t have happened. I don’t think gun laws are really the best way to handle this. I read something once that said it’s not a problem with the weapon. It’s a problem of the heart. I think if people had noticed that this kid was having problems, if they had reached out to them and noticed that stuff would have been dealt with sooner. I also think psychological evaluations should be more of a norm in schools. Just because it’s a huge transition time in our lives and we’re dealing with a lot of stuff. There isn’t just pressure from school but pressure with finding what we want to do for the rest of our lives right now. “
“It’s really bad to think that somebody just decided to get up one day and shoot people they don’t know, even if it were based on religion or not. Also, I think it’s weird that another shooting has happened. There have been so much that you would think they would have some kind of rule about searching people.”
Nicole Kline Senior, Psychology Major “I think it’s awful. I think there should be more strict gun regulations in America. It’s such a big problem now because everyone has these guns and for mentally ill people or angry people to just get their hands on it is so easy. But also, I do think there needs to be more awareness of mentally ill issues. A lot of people just sweep it under the rug and they say things like “Oh he’s fine.” or “I’m fine. I don’t need any medicine.” It’s just awful and I try not to think about it. It’s totally scary. I definitely think something needs to happen or it’s just going to continue because it’s been going on for a long time and I do think that the easy access for fire arms is a big problem.”
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Happiness should not be challenging by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer
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ast week, the counseling center at Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi held their annual Happiness Challenge. The challenge is a way for students to relieve their stress through a variety of activities, particularly with midterms right around the corner. Counselor Alison Marks, who served as the primary coordinator of the event, said, “the Happiness Challenge is a way to prevent students from having to come in [to the counseling center] by blowing off some steam today.” The counseling staff was actively participating in the activities to help students put faces to names and make taking a trip to the counselor’s offices more accessible to students. There were 12 activities or stations prepared for the Happiness Challenge. Everything from snacks, such as Pick-Me up Popcorn and Positivity Popsicles, to allow students to create their own stress balls. One of the stations was Dance Like No One’s Watching” which allowed students an opportunity to dress up in wigs, big sunglasses and other wacky accessories and dance around to relieve some stress. This
station was actually brought back from the previous year due to its popularity. The counseling staff made a music video of students dancing and uploaded it online. They plan on doing that again this year so a whole new batch of students can enjoy their own dancing video. Students were able to blow off steam in a myriad of ways. For those who enjoy physical activity, they could play soccer, kick around a hacky sack, toss some beanbags or dance to their heart’s content. For those who like art, the counselors supplied sidewalk chalk and coloring books. Snacks and popsicles even allowed those who did not participate in any activities to have something positive to remember about the Happiness Challenge. The event staff created an Instagram hashtag: #TAMUCCHappinessChallenge. The counselors asked students who attended the event to post selfies from the event using the hashtag and they would be entered to win the coveted Basket of Happiness. “The contest prize was as an assortment of happiness, joy, and jubilation,” counselor Alyssa Good said.
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Freshmen Marcel Guajardo and Zeke Cantu spend some quality tme together in a ball pit.
Even if students did not win the Basket of Happiness, they could still leave the event with something to take home. A little plastic cup filled with candy that the counselors were calling a Cup of Happiness. Counselors welcomed students in attendance and passersby alike to take a cup and enjoy themselves. The cup read the Happiness Challenge and had a smiley face on it to make it more of a souvenir than a piece of plastic ware. On a more serious note, the counseling staff made sure that students were aware that if the stress of college did get to them in a way that popsicles and candy
could not remedy, they were still there to help. There was a table of handouts and pamphlets about counseling services offered through the university to assist students if they needed it. Counselors at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi understand that college can be a worrisome, but they do not want students to go through that time alone. Events like the Happiness Challenge are constructive ways for students to alleviate some of the stress, especially around midterm season, as well as guiding students to additional help if they need it.
Culbertson at home on Island University by GERI LEMMONS staff writer
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octor Deborah Culbertson is a professional assistant professor of English at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She has been teaching for 34 years and she says this campus was the perfect fit for her when she first came here. Culbertson said she loves the campus and thinks it is beautiful. She came back to Corpus Christi, her hometown, to work at the Education Service Center which teaches teachers the latest methods, laws and trends in education. She thinks that this campus is great for students and the size is just perfect. “The student population is just the right size for me also,” Culbertson said. “I completed my BA on campus this size and it is a perfect fit for me.” Culbertson said she has experienced teaching grades 1st
through 12th at both public and private schools. She has taught English, math, history and creative writing. She has worked with students in secondary reading practices and dyslexia laws and classroom practices. Her favorite part about teaching is working with people who have the same passion for learning as she does and wants to learn new things every time they come to class. Culbertson said the hardest part about being a professor is seeing students who don’t know that they have control over their future and how they end up in life. She said she thinks some students get stuck in the High School mind frame. Then it pushes their professors into giving pushing consequences instead of figuring out for themselves how interesting it is to learn new things. “I think the hardest part is seeing students who are on
ISLANDER PROFESSOR PROFILE campus but do not realize that being a part of a college campus is a balance between freedom and work,” Culbertson said. Culbertson wants students to know that learning does not stop when they are out of college. It is a lifelong experience and it is important for students to not give up when things get hard. She wants them to know it doesn’t matter who they are, they can change the world no matter what. Culbertson said she believes students can create so many things if the apply themselves and work towards their goals. She said students should use problem solving and think about solving problems in the world in a creative way that they have not thought before. “I enjoy the level of teaching and the excitement of the
students in my classroom,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if I am teaching preservice teachers or reading classes. Students surprise me all the time.” Culbertson said students come into her class all the time looking for some extra help. Some of the students even sign up for her class just to work with her. Some of her students go to CASA to work with her when she is there. She helps them with some of their papers and reading assignments that they are having trouble with. “The most surprising things that happen in my class are during the time I ask students to take on a global issue as a collective discourse community,” she said. “The creative problem solving of students today is amazing. They just need room to investigate.”
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Sailing Away with Island University Students
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or the members of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s sailing club, a normal Friday morning consists of partner and single sailing on the Corpus Christi Bay all in an effort to practice for state-wide competitions and have fun with close friends. The newly formed campus organization has been around for less than a year and plans on expanding over time. The sailing club currently has 12 members but is always looking for more. They practice every Friday at 10:30 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Yacht Club off Shoreline Drive. “I grew up with a family of
sailors, so I always ended up on a boat one way or another,” said Kevin Dirksmeyer, junior mechanical engineering major and president of the sailing club. “I was introduced to the racing aspect of sailing as I got older and fell in love with it.” The Island University Sailing Club competes in sailing competitions throughout the year. Dirksmeyer said, there are three different types of competitions in college, all with their own set of rules and strategic thinking to get in front of the other competitors. The team travels to places including Galveston, Texas; Austin, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; and even Oklahoma. Although the competitions are a big part of the sailing club it is not required for the members. “As a club, we want to offer the
TAMUCC students cut in front of each other to win in a practice race.
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competition side for those who enjoy competing outside of our usual weekly practice and get a chance to meet sailors from other universities across the district,” Dirksmeyer said. Jonathan Atwood, who became the coach in August 2015, coaches the organization and gets the students ready to compete. He also teaches new members how to steer the boat and proper terminology for sailing. “I have sailed for a long time and was part of a team in college,” Atwood said. “So when I was offered the job it sounded like a great way to stay involved with sailing and help grow the local Corpus Christi college teams.” During the organization’s practices, Atwood supervises while on a motorboat and regulates the mock sailing races. He tells the students what they did well and what they need to improve on after each mock race, inspiring them to be successful sailors.
The sailing club gives students the opportunity to learn a new hobby, get a hard work out in and meet people who are also passionate about sailing. In order to become a member of the sailing club one is required to have certain skills that need to be mastered within a practice, including a swim test and knowing how to get a boat upright once it has capsized. These skills can be taught within a single practice. Students interested in the sailing club do not need any experience before hand either. “If you are looking for an activity that places along the wake of dolphins, speeding across the Corpus Christi Bay and braving what Mother Nature has in store for the day, then a sail boat is where you need to be,” Dirksmeyer said. If any one is interested in becoming a member of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Sailing Club contact Kevin Dirksmeyer at kwdirksmeyer@ gmail.com for more information.
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Bailando Dance Festival
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1: Dancers perform a piece entitled “Flawless.” 2: Young dancers perform a piece called “Goodnight Saigon.” 3: A duo performs a piece entitled “Beginning Excerpt from Water’s Edge.” 4: A single performer dances to a piece called “I Got To Get Out Of This Place” 5: Jilissa Cotton speaks at the opening of the Bailando Festival. 6: Two little girls perform a peice set to the song “Take Me to Church.” 7: Dancer, Jessica Urquizo performs a piece called “Destiny.”
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Fall Fashion Has Blown In
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he season of fall has arrived and blown away summer. Leaves are not going to be green for long, they will be crisp, yellow and orange. Hot day and nights will be exchanged for cool days and cold nights. Campfires will roll over from summer to autumn and the fashion trends will change. Fall fashion has a spice to every
look even if one does not realize it. The fascinating thing about fashion in autumn is that it is trending even when one is in the comfy clothes that seem to be plain and simple in one’s perspective. Dull colors are the colors of fall which include orange, brown, yellow, maroon and dark shades of any color. Oversized blouses or sweaters are usually worn with tights and tall
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riding boots, water boots or combat boots. Males do not really have specific fall trends but tend to wear warm ups often. Hoodies are often worn by both females and males on the cool autumn days. Scarves and long necklaces are usually added to an outfit as accessories and colors within an outfit are usually mixed. Tall and short furry boots are worn toward the end of the season when it tends to get colder. Headbands are worn to cover the ears and keep them warm. The cool and crispy wind allows wind breakers to be worn as well. Oct. is considered the month of football, tailgating and breast cancer awareness month. Football players, baseball players, cheerleaders, and all other sports wear the color pink throughout the month of Oct. to represent that they support breast cancer. The color pink is used in decorations, outfits, shoes and anything else one can think of. Pink is very popular in outfits and accessories because the color does trend even though it is not a dull or dark color. The color represents the strength women have and need especially when battling breast can-
cer. Survivors of breast cancer are also recognized through the month of Oct. One should not be afraid to experiment with various lengths, textures and colors. A simple outfit can be rocked with a coat or vest. When in doubt, put a beanie on. Other hats are is season as well such as fedoras, floppy knits, and even baseball caps. Different colors of leopard are in this season. Classic black and brown will always remain in style so one should have fun and choose a red or pink version instead. A little bit of leopard can go a long way, so it is best to stick to one piece featuring the cat print. Do not ignore how emerald green can pair perfectly with other jewel tones such as garnet and sapphire. There are many different ways to incorporate the shade into ones wardrobe. Mix textures with ones tops, skirts, and pants. Leather pants with a sheer dress over allows layers in ones outfit without looking bulky. Colors and patterns can be mixed when layering pieces, but not too crazy.
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Student Films on a Mission ISLAND WAVES
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he department of communication and media at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has been hard at work and soon a new student film will make its debut. That film is titled “Mission” and it was a result of the efforts of 15 students and three media professionals. One of the professionals who was directly involved in the production of Mission is Edward Tyndall. Tyndall is the associate professor of media studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Tyndall directed, wrote and edited the film, as well as many others in his time at the Island University. According to Marfa Film Festival’s information, “Mission” is best described as “a failing missionary seizes an opportunity to save a girl’s soul but soon realizes he’s the one in danger of eternal damnation.” Additional professionals from Alabama and Austin were brought in last August to provide guidance to students. This guidance is all a part of the media professional program in which students are given course
credit and fill core positions during production of the short film. The film itself is a 15-minute comedy about a missionary who is out to save the soul of a girl and corrupts himself in the process. “At the student showcase, there was a sneak screening and we got a really good reception,” Tyndall said. “Mission will see plenty of travel before it is readily available to the public.” The Student Showcase is a chance for students in the production track to showcase the work they have done for their courses to live audiences, as well as putting students in a position to meet professionals in their field. The students involved in the production of “Mission” are a part of the university’s Communication and Media Production track. These students are given the creative tools as well as the professional guidance from instructors, such as Tyndall to help them develop their skills as storytellers through the medium of moving pictures. In the coming months, “Mission” will make its official debut at the Marfa Film Festival on Oct. 17. After that, it is on to the South Texas Underground Film Festival, the
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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the library breezeway Rings • Ear Rings • Bracelets • Pendants • Necklaces High Quality Crochets • Handmade Jewelries Prices range from $1.00 up to $50.00. All proceeds will go to the University’s Feral Cats Program. All jewelries for this sale are hand made or purchased by the seller, Grace Huang. (She is one of the Associate Artists of the Treehouse Art Collective, LLC in Water Street, downtown)
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Pictured above, one of the scenes from Mission, which is enroute to numerous film festivals.
Bastrop Film Festival, and followed by the Cucalrous Film Festival. After finishing its festival tour, “Mission” will then become available online for all to watch. The Marfa Film Festival is a fiveday film showcase that has taken place every October since 2007. The festival is focused on providing a platform for innovative filmmaking to be viewed by those experienced in the film industry and newcomers alike. Films are shown one at a time because it allows each film to be appreciated in its own window. “It seems like it would be cool,” said sophomore computer science
major Joshua Hunter. “I would totally watch that short film.” Other students showed to be intrigue at the short’s premise. “I love comedies, but that seems like a serious plot,” said sophomore computer science major Ana Ochoa. Skepticism is nothing new in the world of filmmaking. It seems that only time will tell and Tyndall and his production staff are up to the task. Once the film makes it online students can form their own opinions on the short. Until then, that’s a wrap.
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Island Univeristy helps students get the job in annual fundraiser by SAMANTHA MAHLER contributing writer
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he Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi Career Services Center and Delta Sigma Pi recently hosted the Get the Job Fashion Show on Thursday Oct. 1 beginning at 1 p.m. in the University Center Lone Star Ballroom. The event was followed by the Business Attire Sale, which consisted of clothing items sold for less than $10. These items were donated by members of the University and Corpus Christi communities. The fashion show originated 18 years ago under the direction of Dr. Cheryl Hein, who worked in the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. To this day the Island University Career Services continues to support the event. According to Career Services, it is important that students learn professional skills while in college that will help them gain their dream job a few years down the road. In addition, many college students also work either parttime or full-time jobs while going to school. Employers will be looking for sharp employees no matter what job students apply for. When job applicants are interviewed by businesses, their first impression is undoubtedly the interviewee’s appearance. Dr. Kelly Quintanilla, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, assisted the Get the Job Fashion Show as master of ceremonies. Tips and advice on what to wear to a job interview were announced throughout the fashion show. This included suggestions such as wearing close-toed shoes and pulling back long hair. “Once you’re in with the company, then you can decide and ask your boss or your supervisor what’s actually appropriate,” said Stefani Schomaker, the associate director of Career Services. “For interview purposes, you need to go all out, but be conservative.” The Get the Job Fashion Show was comprised of three sections:
how to dress for an interview, how to dress once you get the job, and what not to wear to either category. Clothing modeled in the first section of the fashion show consisted of conservative outfit combinations. This also contained rules such as no facial hair on men and wearing nude panty hose if you are a woman. Outfits in the “what to wear to work” category were a bit less formal than that of the “wear to a job interview” variety. This section added notable small additions of bright colors. Clothing modeled in the “what not to wear to work” section, which was modeled by professors and staff members, included items such as jeans, flip flops, tennis shoes and T-shirts. The Business Attire Sale raised more than $900 with the help of more than 200 customers. There were hundreds of business attire pieces available for the public to purchase. “The University Center actually had to build us some racks because we didn’t have enough
rolling racks,” Schomaker said. All proceeds from the Business Attire sale will benefit Delta Sigma Pi, the business fraternity on the Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi. This will fund the fraternity’s travel expenses and typical group administration. The Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi Career Services is available to any student needing assistance with finding obtaining the best fit career. These services include, but are not limited to, mock interviews, resume tips, internships and job searches, help choosing a major, and so much more. In addition, Career Services offers more than 100 events each year to help students prepare for the career of their dreams. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students can find out more at www.career-services.tamucc.edu.
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ISLANDERS GET FIRST WIN IN THRILLER by ISAAC PAGE staff writer
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he Islanders women’s soccer team earned its first victory of the season in thrilling come-frombehind fashion Sunday afternoon against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions at the Dugan Soccer Stadium by a score of 2-1. It was the first home win for the Islanders since Oct. 14, 2014 when they won against Abilene Christian University. The game was scoreless after a competitive first half. The first goal of the game came at 50:16 by way of a penalty kick from Lions’ forward Gisenia Utreras. Hailey Sutton would score the equalizing goal five minutes later, unassisted off a curling shot that went over the keeper from about 20 yards out. It was the third goal of the season for the junior. “I saw an opportunity and I took advantage of it,” Sutton said of her goal. Tatum Printy, scored the go-ahead goal at 76:02 off a header assisted from Meghan Cordero. It was her first goal ever as an Islander. Down a goal, the Lions mounted an incredible effort to tie the game with a series of attacks and missed opportunities, but the Islanders’ defense held strong and they would
A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI 2, SOUTHEASTERN LA. 1 go on to win this game. Printy said she knew the team really needed this win and she was proud of her teammates. “I’m super happy for this team,” Printy said. “This just goes to show that we can beat anyone in this conference. This team is good and I think we’ve finally got it figured out.” Sutton went on to recount the woes the Islanders have faced this season and what this victory meant for the team. “We’ve been fighting really hard all season long,” Sutton said. “It’s been a rough season, but we definitely deserved this.” Sutton thinks today’s win is a step in the right direction and that the momentum will carry over. “We had a good team talk the other day and it really bought some life into people,” Sutton said. “We’re learning to work for each other instead of as individuals and it’s really helping us out.” “This is the best we’ve played all fall,” said head coach Shanna Caldwell. Caldwell went on to describe the formula the Islanders adhered to for today’s victory.
Above: Hailey Sutton (18) connects with the equalizing goal against Southeastern Lousisna. Bottom left: Sutton is engulfed by her teammates to celebrate the game equalizing goal. The Islanders would go on to score once more defeating the Lions 2-1 and picking up their first win of the season. Bottom Right: A Southeastern Louisiana midfielder sents a shot downfield during the first half of play.
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Megan Cordero (9) clears a ball during the second half of play against Southeastern Louisiana.
“They understood the game plan from the beginning,” Caldwell said. “They executed, they stayed calm, they took advantage of where we had the space. We were able to connect passes and we eliminated a lot of costly turnovers.” The Islanders now stand at a 1-8 record, playoff contention long
out of reach, but today’s victory is celebrated as a moral gain. “It’s a huge win for these girls, we’re just really happy that they stayed the course instead of quitting because we’ve had some tough results,” Caldwell said. “It was a total team effort from top to bottom, so we’re very happy for them.”
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Better Bettendroffer looks to lead Islander tennis by ABBEY WEAVER staff writer
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slander tennis starts the year with promising success and a fully loaded bench including junior Kevin Bettendroffer leading the team into their fall season. Bettendroffer ended his sophomore career in massive success with the French international finish with a singles record of 16-7 as well as winning eight straight matches at the end of his season. Before bringing his achievements to the island he began tennis in his home town of Saint-Maximinla-Sainte-Baume, France when he was only 5-years old. He admits that adjusting to life in the United States was difficult but it was vital to expand his tennis career. In France, attending a University means dedicating all of ones time to academics, even weekends. “In the U.S. they give you this chance to continue your studies and also play sports for the university,” Bettendroffer said. Leaving his family and life behind was difficult for this young athlete but being able to play was worth the clean slate.
ISLANDER STUDENT ATHLETE PROFILE “I love this sport and I told my parents I want to continue my studies but also play tennis and the U.S. was my only chance,” Bettendroffer said. Although he said only seeing his family during Christmas break and summer is hard, Skype and social media make the distance a little easier. It takes a dedicated athlete to move thousands of miles from home for the sport they love and that is exactly what Bettendroffer is. He said that his playing has greatly improved since moving to the U.S. “In France we are coached differently, the way I was taught is completely different from here,” Bettendroffer said. “I was just a very aggressive player and now I’m good with aggressiveness and also defensive.” He added that the atmosphere from playing in France was much different. “The intensity is really different. In France it was more playing with freedom and here I am still playing with freedom but there is a lot more intensity because it is always a great fight between
Kevin Bettendroffer tears prepares to volley a serve during his most recent action.
Kevin Bettendroffer tears up the court and strategizes against his opponent.
my team and the opponent,” Bettendroffer said. His natural competiveness keeps him going, but his coaches and teammates have played a big part in his success. “I have the best team ever,” Bettendroffer said. “When I’m feeling bad my team always knows how to make me feel better.” Bettendroffer also said that his father was the reason for his early success. “He played tennis a lot and he was always a really big fan of the sport. I started playing because of him,” Bettendroffer said. With his team, coaches and family supporting him Bettendroffer continues to make his tennis career a successful one. Through tough practices and difficult opponents, he keeps a strong mindset. “I think about all the hard work that I’ve done. Sometimes I get tired but I think about how hard
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I’ve practiced and it makes me feel better,” Bettendroffer said. His hard work and strong will result in many victories, which he admits are his favorite part about the sport. “I’m competitive and I always want to win and when I win a big tournament it’s the best feeling ever,” Bettendroffer said. Bettendroffer and the rest of his team have their eyes set on the win at the NCAA championship. “If we keep going with this intensity we’re going to go through to the national championship,” Bettendroffer said. A dedicated athlete and student Bettendroffers success has continued to reach new heights. Bettendroffer and the Islanders are in action this weekend for a stint in Houston. For more information about Kevin Bettendroffer or any of the Islander tennis players, visit goislanders.com.
IceRays successful in American Bank Center home opener by ISAAC PAGE staff writer
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he IceRays closed out the second game of their opening weekend at the American Bank Center Saturday night with a 2-1 victory against the Amarillo Bulls. The win placed the IceRays at .500 for the season with a 4-4 record. The IceRays trailed for most of the game after Joey Molinaro scored a goal off the assist from Phil Fromberger to put the Bulls ahead 1-0 in the first period. It was not until late in the third period that the IceRays rallied and Jimmy O’Brien scored a powerplay goal assisted from teammates Carter Johnson and Drake Lindsay to tie the game 1-1. “I was just in front of the net,”
O’Brien said. “Carter got the puck down low, it popped out to my stick and I just put it in the five-hole [area between goalie’s legs].” That was the first goal of O’Brien’s young career. “It was my first goal, first year of hockey, it’s definitely something that I’ll remember for the rest of my
life,” O’Brien said. O’Brien’s goal would go on to force a scoreless five-minute overtime, prompting the game to be decided on a shootout. Ryan Cusin was the hero of the game as his goal in the shootout against Bulls goalie Anton Martinsson lifted the IceRays above
the Bulls. “That was my go-to move and it worked again for me, so I’m pretty happy,” Cusin said. “I’m happy the guys got the sweep, too.” Cusin went on to describe the IceRays’ unshaken style of play. “We never panic,” Cusin said. “We knew we were getting our chance and when that power play rolled around we just popped it in.” Cusin anticipates a promising year for the young IceRays. “We’ve got a good team,” Cusin said. “If we keep it together we’ll definitely have a good season.” The IceRays will play again Thursday, Oct. 8, when they host the Wichita Falls Wildcats for a twogame homestand at the American Bank Center.
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