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SOLD OUT FOR SCIENCE

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Bill Nye address global issues at Fall Distinguished Speaker Series by JAMIE FINK editor-in-chief

ill Nye is known by many titles: a scientist, inventor, engineer, comedian, author and an Emmy award-winning television host. Now he has one more title to add to that extravagant list of titles –a Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Distinguished Speaker. On Oct. 21, Nye spent the afternoon and evening speaking with students and guests of all ages. Nye’s speaker series sold out in a matter of hours upon opening. The Science Guy many students grew up watching on TV spent his time discussing the evidence of climate change from rising sea levels, to increased carbon dioxide levels on our planet. “We are setting our world up for failure,” Nye said. “Especially with climate change. This is going to cause a real mess out of the world, luckily however, we are starting to slowly recognize this problem and we can help change it.” Nye’s mission is to help foster a

scientifically literate society, and to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes up the world. This motive centered his presentations during his two speaker series. Nye’s main event, “An Evening with Bill Nye the Science Guy,” was not his only show to sell out. The free student forum, which took place just a few hours before his main event, filled the Performing Arts Center to the brim. With elementary, junior high, high school and college students ecstatic about seeing their idol in real life helped make Nye feel right at home at the Island University. Nye entered onto the stage with a large reception of cheers, screams and of course the iconic ‘Bill Bill Bill Bill’ chant. Nye’s student forum allowed him to encourage students and the youth of today to change the world. The student forum offered a Q&A session with Nye where students submitted questions for Nye both via written questions and

through Twitter with the use of the #tamuccDSS hashtag. Nye was questioned on what he expects to see come from science within the next couple of years and what his views on the teaching of science in public schools was at. “People ask me all the time what the next big invention is and I honestly tell them that I don’t know,” Nye said. “As for science in public schools, just look at everything around you. The chairs, the exit signs, the building, everything that you see came out of someone’s head. We have to continue making it possible for people to get these ideas out to make the world better.” Nye’s impact on science, both through his work and his publications have impacted both research and the minds of future scientists. Nye’s impact on students from the Island University was evident through the turnout he received at both events. Students lined the sidewalks outside of the Performing Arts Center hours before both events on Wednesday.

“Bill Nye has offered so much into the field of science; he is a fascinating man,” said freshman mathematics major Brandon Baker in an online press release. “He is passionate about science and is able to convey that through speaking at events like this where he shares his love of science with those around him.” Every year, the Distinguished Speaker Series invites accomplished speakers to the Island University to help students and faculty gain insight, provoke thought, and stimulate conversation about hot topics and global issues. Nye has joined the ranks of Distinguished Speakers along with Jeff Corwin, Daymond John, Neil deGrasse Tyson and many others. The next Distinguished Speaker series will be on April 5. The series will feature Apollo 13 NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz and Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise. For more photos and videos from Bill Nye’s speaker series, use the hashtag #tamuccDSS or visit http:// dss.tamucc.edu/bill_nye.html.

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Social media promotes involvement

by GERI LEMMONS staff writer

a student publication of

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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ALEICHIA WILLIAMS web editor

KELSEY FLORES copy editor

GERI LEMMONS

features reporter

KACI ALVAREZ

features reporter

ISAAC PAGE

sports reporter

ABBEY WEAVER sports reporter

JONATHAN FORNERY news reporter

SAMANTHA MAHLER

entertainment reporter

ELI T. BERKE

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IZZY SNEED

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KARA HERRERA layout assistant

WENDY MOORE faculty adviser

hen it comes to social media and communicating with fellow students and learning about different events going on many students use different means to get this done. Twitter and Facebook are the main social media networks that most people know about and are familiar with. Kelsey Largent, freshman undeclared major, said that she uses Facebook in order to communicate with other students and different organizations around school. “I use Facebook because it has everyone I know on there, and with Twitter I would have to make a whole new account when talking to others,” Largent said. When it comes to Facebook, most organizations and clubs use this in order to get more exposure and likes on their page. This way they can reach an audience that may like the types of events they are putting together. It is a way for an organization to gain exposure. For students, Facebook is

also a way to keep up with family and tell them all of the things they are up to while in college. People can put as much information as they want on their page and can update various people at one time. Jaclynn Maldonado, sophomore nursing major, said to keep up with what the school is doing she uses Facebook. “It is easier for me to keep up with the school this way,” Maldonado said. Twitter is more of a way for students or organizations to communicate with one another when it comes to what they are doing at that very second. It is a faster way for students to know what is going on in a very short and sweet kind of way. Unlike Facebook which people have to like the page in order to find out about what someone is doing with Twitter all one has to do is follow a page and get all of the information in a short and fast way. According to many students, Facebook is easier because not only can they talk to their family this way

but they can also keep up with all the pages they like. They can tell family to like pages also in order to show them all what is happening at the school they go to. Whether it is Facebook or Twitter, students use many different means to keep up with things such as student activities or what is going on around campus. Some students use Instagram and even YikYak in order to get their campus news. The main goal of using social media is to get news fast and to communicate with others in a quick and easy way. Facebook and Twitter

are just the two main social media networks that most use in order to get a point across. Facebook is more for getting a huge point across to many different people at one time. While Twitter is more for also getting a point across but putting it into a very short and fast type of way. They both do their jobs in their own way. Students can luckily choose between the two and get most of the same information from an organization or fellow students. It is just a matter of choice and what makes the person comfortable.

St. Louis churches mysteriously burst into flame by ISAAC PAGE staff writer

lack churches in St. Louis, Missouri, are falling victim to arson and it is not receiving write us a letter national coverage. Island Waves accepts On Oct. 18, the Ebenezer letters no longer than Lutheran Church in North St. 250 words. Letters are Louis became the sixth church subject to editing. Send letters to the editor via this month to report fire damages. email at All of the churches that have editor@tamucc.edu. been victimized are located in and around North St. Louis and are about island waves predominately African American places of worship. The Island Waves is No motives have yet been a student-produced publication at Texas established and local authorities A&M University-Corpus are still investigating but some Christi. The newspaper is printed weekly, except speculate the wave of arson attacks during summer sesare racially motivated. sions. Historically attacking black churches has been an effective Island Waves is supported by student fees means of terror and intimidation and advertising sales. by white supremacists. The most recent attack on a Any student or University employee may submit black church came earlier this material for publicayear when Dylann Roof shot nine tion consideration. To people dead in a massacre at the become a contributor, Emmanuel African Methodist e-mail or call the Island Waves editor.

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Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. For a city located geographically in the Midwestern United States, St. Louis is no stranger to Jim Crow or racial violence. According to the U.S. Census, the city is 49.2 percent African American and 43.9 percent White. Most of the African American population resides in North St. Louis, an area synonymous with poverty and ridden with violent crime. A city still segregated, Delmar Boulevard is a major west-east thoroughfare within the city of St. Louis that demarcates white from black and rich from poor. Once someone crosses that street, the surroundings change dramatically. To the South you have commercial businesses and beautiful houses and to the North you have what looks like a war zone. The neighboring community of Ferguson located within the suburbs of St. Louis County experienced weeks of protests

and unrest after a white police officer killed an unarmed African American teenager in August 2014. The unrest continued for several more weeks in November 2014, after a grand jury decided they were not going to indict the police officer. On the one-year anniversary of the Michael Brown slaying, protests erupted again prompting the governor of Missouri to declare a state of emergency. What has been happening in St. Louis and elsewhere within the nation over the past year is indicative of the underlying racial tensions in America. When African Americans are the subjects of misfortune this country seems to turn a blind eye and puts their issues on the backburner. During the first Democratic debate on Oct. 13, there was a range of content in terms of the questions being asked but there was only one question asked regarding African Americans.

The question asked to the candidates was “do ‘black lives matter’ or do ‘all lives matter’?” None of the candidates except Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledged that ‘black lives matter’. The regard with which African Americans are treated in the year 2015 is no different than how they were treated during the Civil Rights movement. Two completely different eras and so much “progress” made and things still feel the same. Could it be that things are never going to change? That with every new generation of African Americans there will be a new social justice movement in which they are fighting for the same things they have always been fighting for? The only thing different will be the name of the movement. Hostilities have reached a boiling point and the situation is looking hopeless for African Americans and something has to be done before more people get hurt.

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Can TAMUCC handle a campus shooting? by KACI ALVAREZ staff writer

ith all of the campus shootings that are happening throughout the United States lately, it makes you wonder what would happen if one occurred on Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Having a shooter on campus is a scary thought but it is also beneficial as it allows us to talk about it and prepare for the tragic incident if it did, in fact, happen. So what would you do? If you have never thought about a school shooting happening before it is best to start now. According to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Emergency Management Plan the act of a campus shooting is low but the effect on public safety is high so they provide a plan on what to do in that situation. The Active Shooter Plan for the

campus includes the University’s Police Department’s phone number, tips on how to prepare for an emergency, what to report when notifying law enforcement, and how to secure your safety. To prepare for an emergency the number one thing you must do is stay aware of your surroundings. If you do not pay attention to the people and things around you then you will never know when danger could be approaching. It is always best to stay alert, no matter where you are. Some of the ways mentioned when securing your safety include locking and barricading doors, remaining in one place until instructed otherwise, remaining calm and quiet, and taking adequate cover. It is extremely important to follow these rules if you are in a situation where there is a shooting or active shooter on

campus because you never know if it will happen to you. So what about self-defense? If you get in a sticky situation where you are caught outside in range of the shooter, what would you do? This question gets into the political debate about gun control and campus carry. Many people believe allowing guns on campus is irrational yet some would disagree. However I believe if a shooter on campus was attacking you with the intent of physically harming you or worse then you have the right to protect yourself no matter what. If you think about it someone who was planning on committing a mass shooting on campus would do it no matter what and if you do not have a gun to protect yourself then the situation can result in fatal repercussions. I do not think having guns on

campus is necessary all the time but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Others may think that campus carry is reckless because it can promote easy access of guns and shootings are more likely to happen. No matter your political view guns are everywhere so it is important to have a plan for uncertain situations. Whether guns are allowed on campus or not it is always smart to be aware of your surroundings and have prior knowledge on what to do if there is a shooting on campus. The benefits of educating yourself highly outweigh the potential consequences. For more information about Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Emergency Management Plan on the Active Shooter Plan or any other emergency that may happen on campus, visit http:// safety.tamucc.edu/S/EMP.pdf.

Students find fair way to find jobs by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer

n Thursday, Oct.15 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi held one of its seven job fairs: The Art, Entertainment and Communication job fair. This fair in particular took place in the Anchor Ballroom of the University Center. The purpose of this and other job fairs put on by the university is to help students find jobs after graduation. In addition to jobs there were also numerous volunteer and internship opportunities. These opportunities, for the most part, are open to whoever is willing to put in the time. That being said, some are major specific depending on the tasks to be done. Inside the Job Fair 15 recruiters were in attendance. Companies were recruiting for all sorts of positions, whether they are paid or voluntary. Even the University itself had recruiters set up tables for their career services and College of Graduate Studies. Career services were in the ideal place to help students realize what they want to do after graduation at a job fair about what they would like to be doing after graduation. The College of Graduate Studies was in attendance to remind students that after graduation their collegiate educations does not have to end. They can continue their academic

careers. “This is a great opportunity to bring members and employers in the community together to help them find jobs after graduation,” said Rebecca Paxton, one of the many recruiters at the job fair. Student attendance at these sorts of job fairs is spread throughout the course of the event. The recruiters stay at their tables and allow students to come and inquire about their opportunities. The typical way job fairs play out is that students trickle into the fair throughout the day as they find time in their schedules. Certain recruiters, such as the Navy, come to every job fair and give their information out to those interested, regardless of major. While others, such as Panda Express were not able to attend for select reasons and Better Home and Garden replaced their table. All manner of media and communications business set up shop at the Job Fair from TV and radio stations to hotels and aquariums. There was no shortage of representatives to share their pitches with students. Another important way to reach students is through their pockets. Free stuff, merchandise, and souvenirs are the way to go. Walking up to any booth at the Job fair could reward students with pens, cups, cozies and plenty of flyers. On the surface it may seem

Buckle’s table featured a graphic to attract students to work there.

as though students are just in it for stuff but because everything handed out has business information on it somewhere students are a lot more likely to look into said business next time they use something they were handed at the Job Fair. The tables and booths used by recruiters varied in terms of size and extravagance but all had at least a single representative available to answer questions and explain to students why they should look into their particular business. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Career Services puts on the job fairs for the university. In order to ensure students can have a bit of fun going to learn what they could do post-graduation, they

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put on a giveaway. Students who attend at least five out of the seven job fairs and get their sand dollar cards swiped and are entered into a contest to win a GoPro Hero four action camera. The Art, Entertainment, and Communication Job Fair is a good time to show students places they could see themselves after graduation. Outside of potential careers there are also numerous internship and volunteer opportunities available and often without the need for specific major, just a desire to contribute. “Whether they’re full or part time, [job fairs] are good for any students,” said Nancy Salinas.

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Symposium leads pathway to discovery by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer

rom Oct. 22-23, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi had the privilege of hosting the 12th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium in the University Center. Over the course of two days students from 12 schools in the Texas A&M system were able to present their research to judges and event attendees alike. In total there were 440 presentations, 30 oral presentations and 410 poster presentations. The research presented covered nine fields: Agriculture, Education, Life Science, Physical Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Social Science (Humanities), and Business and Computer Information Systems. Students at various levels of their educational careers brought their research. Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral students all came to present their original research. Dr. Joanna Canales said the purpose of Pathways is an opportunity for students to showcase their research. “It allows them to network with peers in their disciplines from other institutions, and explore possibilities for an advanced

degree,” Canales said. As far as the actual presentations were concerned the format was broken into four sessions on Friday. Each judging session was one hour long and included 110 presentations being presented at a time with 30 minutes for set-up and tear down of presentations between each session. The judges for Pathways also came from schools in the A&M system. Each evaluated presentations in their own specific disciplines. Among those judging were members of the Islander faculty such as Dr. Gregory Buck, who evaluated life science research at the event. The event has been planned since spring 2015 and required the collaborative efforts of more than 650 individuals. These individuals included students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. As the host school for this year’s Pathways Symposium Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi had the unique opportunity to showcase the campus, encourage students to participate in various activities, and showcase programs offered here for those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Due to the annual nature of Pathways, A&M system schools rotate which university will host each event. Next year the event will

be held at Prairie View A&M University. The event’s agenda took place over the course of two days. On the first day attendees registered and students had a lighthearted student event while the graduate deans of the universities in attendance had a dinner before the real work would begin the next day. At the student event students had the opportunity to enjoy themselves with activities such as karaoke and the chance to take some photos for the occasion. Day two included a welcome address from Dr. Canales and other distinguished event coordinators. After the address, posters started being set up and the first of four presentation sessions began. Once the presentation sessions concluded an awards ceremony followed. Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi’s own, professor of theater, Don Luna was the keynote speaker for the evening. Luna emphasized the necessity of communication skills in the field of science. The key to concise information delivery is brevity. Luna described an “elevator speech” to the attendees and recommended theater exercises to help researchers get more comfortable expressing their

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ideas creatively. The first and second place winners in their respective categories: Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral received certificates from the judges. Those who did not participate in the event were not able to watch the awards’ ceremony in the University Center Anchor ballroom but it was being broadcasted live onto the televisions in the University Center lobby. Hosting the Pathways Symposium offered Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi to welcome visitors from other schools in the A&M system and offered students a chance to present their hard work to their peers and judges. Their experience at Pathways, students, faculty, staff, and volunteers, is a unique opportunity they will not soon forget.

Students sing it like they like it outdoors by GERI LEMMONS staff writer

n Oct. 13, the University Center programs partnered up with the I-Team to put on karaoke in the plaza, or better known as “Sing it like you like it.” Delaney Foster, student engagement coordinator, said that this event was part of the national celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness month. “The main goal was to raise awareness about domestic violence, sexual assault and domestic violence within relationships,” Foster said. “Our hope is to highlight songs which embody ideal views that will help all of our students live their best lives and having healthy relationships and engaging in consent is a great place to start.” Foster said the idea came from I-Team to help raise awareness by bringing music into the foreground. They said that since so many people like music and like to be a part of events like karaoke they decided to

bring the two worlds together. “We wanted to highlight songs which feature positive messages about healthy relationships and encouraging sexual consent,” Foster said. Foster said that some people are unaware of the impact that music can make on the way that people think and feel. Whether good or bad music plays a huge part in the way that others think and having a positive event like this was the merging of the two worlds of showing positivity and teaching people new things. Megan Klinger-Cantwell the events coordinator for the University center and student activities said that karaoke began happening in Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the fall of 2013 when the University Center Programs first became a small programming board. The organizations, the I-Team and the University center had the idea of merging for this event at this

time because it was at the perfect time of day and that is when that area has the most traffic. “Karaoke typically happens twice a month, every other week,” said Klinger-Cantwell. “Overall the turnout was great we had around 20 participants.” Klinger-Cantwell said karaoke is a type of an activity that is usually put on during lunch time. It is put on at this time because it is supposed to be like a free lunch time entertainment for students, faculty and guests that are just walking by or any one who wants to participate. Klinger-Cantwell said that having it in the University Center Rotunda was the perfect location because any one can participate in the singing and even if someone wants to just sit down and listen to what is going on while they are enjoying the campus. “UPC strives to plan programs and events that take place during the lunch time hour for all students, faculty, and staff and University guest to enjoy,” Klinger-Cantwell

said. Klinger-Cantwell said the event was a combination of both organizations with a common goal. To raise awareness about domestic violence month and to put on a free event for students, faculty and staff to be a part of and educational experience is the overall goal. The two organizations came together to put on this event for both educational value and also to raise awareness for an issue that affects many different people. According to Foster this is not the only event that will be a part of raising this kind of awareness. Foster said I-Team and University Center Programs may host another one of these events during April, which is Sexual Assault Prevention month. For more information about future events that are being put on in the future visit their website at http://studentaffairs.tamucc.edu/ ei/I-TEAM.html.

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Professor pioneers way for current Islander students by SAMANTHA MAHLER staff writer

r. Bilaye R. Benibo is a Professor of Sociology in the Liberal Arts Department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Born and raised in Nigeria, Benibo moved to the United States in pursuit of his Doctorate of Sociology from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Benibo had received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Sociology at the University of Lagos in Nigeria. “I was one of the rather fortunate Nigerians who grew up in a time when Nigeria was a lot more prosperous economically,” Benibo said. “Nigeria had just joined OPEC, and so we had significant revenue from oil and the federal government decided to spend a significant portion of that on education. I was one of those Nigerians who went to the university for both my bachelor’s and masters degrees completely free of charge.” Growing up Benibo was immersed in Western culture. Thanks to Great Britain’s colonization of Nigeria during most of the 20 century and

he found easy access to American movies and television shows. His favorite? The Western television series Bonanza. “There are cultural differences, but those differences were made significantly narrower by two major factors: Christian missionary work and colonialism,” Benibo said. “Those two factors made it easy for me to make the transition from Nigeria to the United States.” Benibo maintains that his Nigeria is not the country that is shown on television here in the United States. “You look at National Geographic and its portrayal of Africa and it’s really unfortunate,” Benibo said. “Make no mistake, poverty in Nigeria is a lot more widespread and a lot more severe than it is here. [However], those images of people running around in grass skirts is not true.” Benibo has lived in the United States of America for 33 years, which is longer than he lived in Nigeria. Having been at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi since 1994 he has seen the Island University change drastically since moving to Corpus Christi.

ISLANDER PROFESSOR PROFILE “The Center for Instruction was just being completed. We would have to walk through scaffolders into our offices. The library was there, Corpus Christi Hall was there, Center for Sciences was there,” Benibo said. “We only had one dorm. Hardly anything on campus has been the same as it was when we came, as has the culture changed too.” Benibo finds a sense of pride in development of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. However what he holds closest to his heart is the cultural growth and awareness of the university. “For 21 years, I have been the only black faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts,” Benibo said. “That inspired certain kinds of outcomes. For example, the formation of the African American Cultural Society, which came with mine and one other administrator’s encouragement of students to make the black students’ presence on campus a little more visible than it was going to be.” Benibo gives the example of Marcos Cross, who was the first

black Texas A&M University– Corpus Christi Student Government president. His life was threatened by students who opposed to having a black Student Government president. “It was such that we had the FBI come into campus. [Marcos] was walking around in bullet-proof vests on campus on the day he was sworn into office and thereafter,” Benibo said. “We have that history, which is a blight, but it also says how far we have come.” Even after being on campus for so long Benibo continues to be a strong force. He finds satisfaction in knowing he interacts with students with passion and dedication as both an instructor and a mentor. “I am very proud of that fact that I have given my very best and will continue to give my very best,” Benibo said. “I think that’s the main reason why we are all here: to make our students be the best students they can possibly be.”

Art museum hosts annual Halloween Night at the Museum by KACI ALVAREZ staff writer

he Art Museum of South Texas held their ninth annual Night at the Museum Halloween Festival on Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m. in the Museum Complex. According to the Art Museum of South Texas’ website, the Night at the Museum festival is aimed toward all college students who attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Del Mar College and Coastal Bend College. “We wanted to bring awareness to students and let them know that we’re their museum and we’re a cool place to be,” said Linda Rodriguez, curator of education for the Art Museum of South Texas. “We have a lot of programs and paid and unpaid internships for students that could be beneficial for them.” The Art Museum of South Texas is affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, which is why the festival was aimed towards college students even though all Corpus Christi residents are welcome. Rodriguez said there were approximately 125 students who attended the event and 25 who

participated in the costume contest for a chance to win different prizes including two tickets to any House of Rock show in Corpus Christi. Besides the costume contest the festival featured Halloween themed appetizers, a photo booth, tarot-card readings, live music, stand up comedy, arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt based on the different art work within the museum. The biggest hit for the students who attended was the food. It was presented with many decorations to go with the theme including lemonade that was served with fake spiders and a jack-o-lantern that had guacamole and chips puke. The aesthetics resulted in drawing the students towards the food first. The scavenger hunt that people participated in gave them the opportunity to learn about different artists and art styles of South Texas. Students who participated in the hunt got to explore the art galleries and educate themselves all while keeping the seasonal spirit high. “I liked the fact the festival was in the art museum,” said John Lister, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi international student and junior geographic information science engineering major. “I was

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Kyle Mazabob, TAMUCC student, and Sarah Walker, Del Mar student, competes in the costume contest.

thoroughly impressed with the festival and museum as a whole.” Lister attended the festival because he had yet to see the art museum and viewed this as a “prime opportunity” to witness it while immersing himself in the American tradition known as Halloween. “It was interesting seeing the effort made by the organizers as well as those that participated in the costume contest,” Lister said. Lister said he would like to go back to the museum on a normal day to really be able to take in the art. He would also like to attend the Night at the Museum Halloween Festival again next year because it was

something he had never experienced before back in South Africa. The Night at the Museum festival was just one event created by Rodriguez and other museum staff for the public to enjoy. The Art Museum of South Texas host’s different events throughout the year to get students and the Corpus Christi community engaged in learning about art and the history of it. For more information about The Art Museum of South Texas and the events they host visit http://www. artmuseumofsouthtexas.org and keep a look out for their flyers posted around campus.

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Emerging voices heard at music recital by SAMANTHA MAHLER staff writer

he Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Music Department put on a recital called “Voices of Villainy” on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. that showcased budding talent within the university. The performance demonstrated to the audience the basics of being a villain and included songs from villains in various plays and operas. “We have some old classical theatre and we have some modern, like ‘Shrek’ or ‘Phantom of the Opera’,” said Adrian Lopez, a freshman music major who plays Lord Farquaad from ‘Shrek the Musical.’ Twenty students in the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Music Department were included in the “Voices of Villainy” recital performing both duets and solo presentations. Lauren Walling, freshman vocal performance major, played Lily from “The Secret Garden.” “She has passed away, and now she’s singing to her husband,” Walling said. “She’s like, how could I know I was going to die?” The performance proved to be a

learning experience for all student performers in both good and bad ways. “It kinda sucks a little bit because you gotta almost make yourself feel crazy when you’re preparing for a role like this even though the roles are so small,” said Andrew Cady, sophomore music education major. “After I’m done, it’s totally one of those things where I’m like, oh God. You feel yourself come out of it.” Walling said she prepared for her role by watching filmed performances of “The Secret Garden” on Broadway. However it could not fully prepare her for the emotion she felt while actively portraying her character. “I’ve been practicing this song for a while now and I really had to think about how it would feel to be dead and then watching all of your loved ones move on without you,” Walling said. “The way the lighting is, I can only see the light and I can’t see anything else in front of me. It’s just black. You really feel alone and isolated. I’m up on the balcony above the stage, so it was really eerie because I felt alone.” Cady, who plays what he describes as a “crazy, schizophrenic guy”, said he felt similar feelings of separation. “Sometimes if I’ve just gotten done practicing, I’ll feel real awkward around

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Frank Garcia, Jr. and Janell Stallard close the show with a song from Phantom of the Opera called “Point of No Return.”

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The spotlight hits Lauren Walling as she performs “How Could I Even Know?” from The Secret Garden.

people just because I was playing a role with myself,” he said. Events put on by the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Music Department such as “Voices of Villainy” allow music students the opportunity to perform in front of an audience and gain skills that will help them later in life. “Technically it’s not required,” said Hope Thacker, assistant professor of oice in the Music Department. “We do a studio recital pretty much every semester that gives not only our students another opportunity to perform, but also it’s fun and it gets them on the

stage even more.” Thacker went on to explain the importance that simply being backstage and getting ready for a performance had on those wishing to pursue careers in the music field. “Oh I’m not scared of makeup brushes anymore” Thacker said. “Oh good. I’m so glad.” For more information on upcoming shows and events at the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, please visit http://pac. tamucc.edu/events.html.

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PLAY REVIEW

“BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH” T by SAMANTHA MAHLER staff writer

he Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Department of Theatre and Dance recently produced a modernday rendition of Shakespeare’s popular play “Julius Caesar”. The play was held in the Wilson Theatre in the Center for the Arts building and ran Tuesday, October 13, through Saturday, October 18. All performances were held on Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and included a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. “Julius Caesar” was directed by Alison Frost, Assistant Professor of Theatre at TAMU-CC. The play followed the traditional Shakespearian language from plays such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet”. However, Frost reimagined “Julius Caesar” as told by women from a contemporary prison. “What I think is more important to see is the creativity of these artists within their confines,” said actress Mariah Claiborne, senior theater major who played Mark Antony. “These women use everything they can in order to make this art happen: found objects as props, live sound effects, etc. I can promise you that Shakespeare did the same thing -used his limitations as an

inspiration for creativity.” The play opened up with sirens as the women of Republic Prison ran into the center of the Wilson Theatre and began dancing, much to the surprise of the surrounding audience. Viewers soon learned the inmates were portraying Shakespeare’s characters. As the Republic Prison inmates chanted, “Go Caesar! Go Caesar,” one particular female in the center of the group danced in tune to the shouts from her peers. The audience soon learned the female was, in fact, the play’s star character. “Caesar is the center of all, or at least he believes he is, and he wants everyone to know that as well and be sure of it,” said Rose Gutierrez, who plays Julius Caesar. “By others giving him that attention and praise in a circle where he is in the middle of it, just fuels him even more into believing his power is elevated and he can do no wrong.” Pop culture was an ever-popular referent throughout “Julius Caesar.” The soundtrack featured songs from the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. “The music and songs used brings out a raw ruggedness that each of these characters distinctly display throughout the entirety of the play,” said Gutierrez, junior theatre major working towards her

TOP: Characters Julius Caesar and Brutus check to see the guards have left as the women file in at the beginning of the show. LEFT: Crystal Costadoni as Cassius, conspires to kill Caesar. RIGHT: The Senators descend on the body of Julius Caesa during the performacnce which aired October 13-18 in the Warren Theatre.

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Dance certification. “Plus, it makes for some great stage combat energy.” If Frost’s vision is to combined Shakespeare with Netflix’s hit series, “Orange is the New Black”, then Brutus and Cassius, played by Hannah Kellar and Crystal Costadoni, are without a doubt the Roman versions of Piper Kerman and Ruby Rose. The two women, who remind audiences of the ever-popular blonde and pixie-haired dynamic duo, teamed up against Claiborne in the play to perform the ultimate girl battle. Actors in the “Julius Caesar” production had to balance portraying William Shakespeare’s characters accurately and demonstrating how inmates in a women’s prison might act. For example, in Act II of the play, characters were divided into two sides: those for Caesar and those who opposed Caesar. These groups were likened to that of a gang, and wore colored bandanas that symbolized their allegiance. Those on Caesar’s side wore orange bandanas and those on Brutus’ side wore white bandanas. Several fights broke out throughout “Julius Caesar,” many of which featured songs by Kendrick Lamar playing in the background. During these brawls, many common items that could be found in a women’s prison were turned into weapons, such as cafeteria trays that

were used to hit others over the head. “This show is heavily physical. I don’t just mean fight choreography,” Claiborne said. “You have to physically act what you are saying so the audience can understand Shakespearean language. It’s exhausting in the most rewarding way.” Shakespeare’s script included many references to wine and drinking, a subject many college students may forget occurred long before there time. “People alive in Shakespeare’s time and in the present know what a hangover is. People understand the need to unwind with a drink after a long day,” said Claiborne, senior theatre major. “Humor transcends time. You just have to remind audience members that these characters are just like you and I.” Endings should generally be kept secret in avoidance with ruining the play for others. However, it should be noted that Frost chose to not only open the play but close the play with yet another dance sequence, further proving Frost’s theatric genius. For more information regarding upcoming performances with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, please visit http://cla.tamucc.edu/theatre/productions/productions.html.

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Islander faculty drives change ISLAND WAVES

by ABBEY WEAVER staff writer

ar, destruction, famine, rape, death, and fear was the Liberian civil war. The enslavement of child soldiers as young as five years old, hundreds of thousands of deaths, and 70% of civilian woman raped was a result of the war. These disturbing facts have been made known to the public by Seema Mathur’s documentary “Camp 72.” As a former journalist for CNN and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi director of communications, Mathur has given the students an inside look on her not-yet-screened film exploiting the atrocities of the Liberian civil war. Mathur had a pre-screening of “Camp 72” at the Art Museum of South Texas in downtown Corpus and was a guest speaker for Dr. Babboili’s media and society class. After graduating from UT with

internship experience, Mathur started off as a small-scale journalist working as a reporter in Austin and many other cities around the state, including Corpus Christi. After her first TV job in 1994 she moved on and began working for CNN in Atlanta. With her experience with a worldwide broadcast called Inside Africa, Mathur had a passion for international news. This passion drove her to quit her positon at CNN and open her own company called Global Voice Productions which she used to freelance compelling news stories to well known broadcastings. As a well rounded journalist Mathur was aware of the apathy local journalism had toward global tragedies. “I wanted to give a voice to the people that can’t be heard,” Mathur said. With this destiny planted in her heart Mathur set off to Liberia who had been experiencing ten years of peace after the end of their civil war.

Although the gunfire had stopped she discovered a country that was far from peaceful. Through the eyes of Liberian civilian Gladys, Mathur told a story of a crippled nation. What separates this film from other documentaries is the diverse perspective created by Mathur. She managed to make connections with her Liberian driver and other civilians and gained the trust of the people in order to document stories otherwise impossible to reach. Mathur spoke with not only citizens who had been in some way abused by the rebel soldiers but also sought out the perspective of the war lords and child soldiers who still roam the streets freely today due to failure of conviction by the Liberian judicial system. Shining a spot light on war criminals in government positions, four Nobel Laureates, and other activists invested in restoring and healing the nation, Mathur addresses the corruption of the

government and peace organization in Liberia. Bringing awareness to the atrocities of this war she connects the recurring themes such as child soldiers and rape to U.S. issues such as ISIS and the war in Iraq. This exploitation of personal tragedies within Liberia and connection to other events has created a worldwide wake-up-call. “It’s igniting a discussion about the truth and reconciliation process and about if there should be prosecution,” Mathur said. “On a more local level, its inspiring people and showing people that they can move past their trauma too.” With the efforts of the documentary Mathur has been able to raise funds to send two Liberian girls to school. Anyone can donate to help continue the positive effect of “Camp 72” through camp72.com.

Stoney LaRue staged for a night at Brewster by JAMIE FINK editor-in-chief

ed-dirt country music singer Stoney LaRue is scheduled to perform at Brewster Street Icehouse on Oct. 29 where he will be debuting a few tracks from his newest album “Us Time.” Larue’s performance is part of Brewster’s Texas Throwdown Thursdays presented by Allen Samuels Corpus Christi, K-99 and Just for Kix. LaRue, who was born right outside of Corpus Christi in Taft, Texas, enjoys playing in Corpus Christi as often as he can. “I always enjoy coming down that way, it helps me feel like I’m at home,” LaRue said. “Texas is a culture, and the people here are really proud of their culture and their music.” ‘Us Time’ is compilation of fan favorites from LaRue’s live shows that reflect the time LaRue and his fans have spent together over the years. “They have put food in my belly and clothes on my kids for the past 18 years,” LaRue said. “18 years is a long time when you think about the grand scheme of things.” The project gathers together his fans favorite live sets that is dedicated to his loyal and growing fan base. LaRue said being able to record songs like “Empty Glass,” “Into the Mystic” and “Wichita

Lineman” make him feel validated For LaRue’s future tour dates stoneylarue.com. as an artist and he hopes it gives his and more information, visit www. fans what they were looking for. The 38-year-old grew up in southeastern Oklahoma, after moving from Taft at a young age, where he and his brother Bo Phillips sang and wrote music together. LaRue said without his fans he would not be as successful and made it this long. LaRue has sold over 500,000 records over his career and plays 220-plus shows annually. LaRue said he sees himself continuing his career in the music industry producing new albums and music while continuing his crosscountry tours. LaRue also said he is hoping to travel oversees again and do some concerts while oversees. “Stoney LaRue is an all-time favorite of mine,” said For The Love of Music in an online press release. “His voice is full of soul and spirit and he does not put on a bad show. Ever.” LaRue has been pinned as one of the most noted and lauded artists of the Texas Red Dirt scene and sells out venues across the region on a consistent basis. Tickets for LaRue start at $15 for advance purchase and $17 at the door the night of the concert. Tickets can be purchased online at www.brewsterstreet.net or through the Brewster Street Facebook page. The concert is open to all ages and ages 10 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

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Islander runner powers through her injury by ABBEY WEAVER staff writer

slander Cross Country surpasses their obstacles as they race for conference. Between illness, tough competition and even a lost shoe mid race, these runners continue to fight for Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. Senior Samantha Hardin fights through the season to leave her mark on the Island University. Hardin ran a 10 second PR and clocked her personal best at the Islander Splash in 2013. Unfortunately this year’s Islander Splash took a toll on her foot. With the issue still undefined she continues to power through her season doing things such as biking, swimming and one-onones with her coach to help heal her foot. Hardin refuses to let this injury weaken her goals for this season and plans to keep training and get back in the game in order to graduate with her mark left on this team. “My goals are to score an indoor or outdoor conference, I really want to go big my senior year so I can have something to live up to,” Hardin said. “My plan is to get healthy and run really hard and continue to compete with my team to keep up with our success.” Besides her injury, Hardin also faces other obstacles in her running career.

“The hardest thing about cross country is mentally running. You have to tell yourself you will have to endure pain, there’s no way around it,” Hardin said. “That’s been my biggest struggle with cross country, but once you wrap your mind around that you can really go far.” Hardin is lucky enough to have a supportive team running along side her to keep her motivated through all of her obstacles. “Having a team that wants to make you better every day is a really good feeling, I don’t think I could finish some of my races if I didn’t have my team right beside me,” Hardin said. One teammate in particular affected Hardin more than the others. Sophomore Brandie Garcia who has been ill for the past year, inspired Hardin to push past her limits and her injury. “Watching Brandie come back and cross the finish line for her first meet back, it was really awesome to see her do that,” Hardin said. According to her teammate Alex Rossy, Hardin is a large contribution to the support of the team. “She has supported me both on and off the track,” Rossy said. “That means a lot to me because it means I have more than a teammate; I have a friend and a sister.” Along with the support from

her team and her coaches, Hardin motivates herself by keeping her eyes set on graduating and making her team proud. “I want to be the best person I can be and the best athlete I can be. That helps me stay motivated because I can focus on running and school and being the best I can be in both of those categories,” Hardin said. For Hardin, running is more than a hobby. With her hopes set on running a marathon she explained that running after she graduates has always been her plan.

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“Running actually makes me feel really happy, I just enjoy it and I definitely plan to continue racing after college,” Hardin said. As she continues to recover and achieve big things this season, Hardin challenges herself every day to keep up with the competition. “The biggest thing is pushing past what you think you can do and going further than your limits,” Hardin said. “I’ve struggled with that but as I got older I just told myself I could do this and pushed past my limits.”

Soccer clinches postseason bid with win by ISAAC PAGE staff writer

The Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi women’s soccer team (4-9-2, 4-4-1 Southland) hosted the Lamar University Cardinals Friday night at the Dugan Soccer stadium where they defeated the Cardinals 2-1. The Islanders’ defense held strong until late in the first period when Jordan Mulnix gave the Cardinals a 1-0 lead after she floated an unassisted goal that soared over the head of goalkeeper Megan Delaney with 2:39 left in the half. Undeterred by their misfortunes, the Islanders fought back and equalized the game when senior defender Jessica Berdan

headed a goal unassisted at the 53-minute mark of the second period for her first goal of the season. “It was exciting … I headed it and the next thing I know it was in the back of the net,” Berdan said. In a thrilling finish, sophomore Nanna Poulsen scored the goahead goal with 1:34 left in the game, lifting the Islanders up 2-1. It was the second goal of the year for the second-year forward from Denmark. The defense of the Islanders did not let them down during the final minute and a half of play like it did during the closing minutes of play during the first half and they would go on to win this game.

A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI 2, LAMAR 1 “We were slow in the first half, I think Lamar was pretty direct and had a lot of intensity and kept running at us,” head coach Shanna Caldwell said. “It took us a little bit to settle down and just realize if we keep the ball on the ground and just combine and connect that good things were going to happen.” This win gave the Islanders confidence in themselves moving forward as they are vying for a berth in the Southland Conference tournament. “Definitely a great result tonight,” Caldwell said. “Kept it

interesting until the end … just a really big team win tonight.” The Islanders finished out the regular season home schedule by defeating McNeese State two days later 1-0 to clinch the programs first ever Southland Conference Tournament bid. The Islanders will finish their regular season on the road against Houston Baptist University before returning home to the Island University to prepare for their first every Southland Tournament which will take place in Conway, Arkansas, on November 5.

halloween

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Know your body type this Halloween ISLAND WAVES

by JESIKYA JESSIE contributing writer

alloween season is back in full force with looks for great costume ideas. Advertisements for the spookiest, sexiest, funniest looks fill the television waves. Each year, we plan and prepare for that one day to show off our great new looks. Whether we trick or treat with the kids, trying to look hot at the club or simply collecting candy we want that perfect look. For that one day of the year a person can change his or her whole identity and get to become someone else for the night. All of this sounds great and wonderful, until you’re the person who stands around the store frantically searching for your size in the Hello Kitty section of the Halloween store.

Someone might find themselves disappointed because he or she found the perfect Halloween look for the night, but it’s not in the right size. How does someone solve the problem they may face every year looking for costumes to fit certain body types? Many people give up and fall into the big orange shirt that reads “Happy Halloween” or the famous “You can’t scare me I have grandchildren”. This year will be different and you’ll finally find the look that’s perfect for you. The best selection would be finding stores that carry sizes for all or do it yourself (DIY) Halloween costumes that fit your size. Savanna Garcia is a store manager of eight years at Spirit Halloween Superstores on Ayers. Garcia said the store has a large selection of costumes from superheroes to Nightmare

Before Christmas costumes. “We have something for everyone and everyday wear but a little more Halloween,” Garcia said. “The store has all different sizes and carries plussize costumes as well. Me myself, I’m a plus size woman.” She said the stores most popular plus-size women costume is the pirate, followed by the vampire, witch and many more selections. “If you can’t find what you like in the store, we can order online as well,” Garcia said. For DIY costume ideas, Garcia said, “the store has a create-a-costume section that has all of the accessories and extra needs for creating the perfect look this Halloween. “Me personally, I’m simple. I don’t go all out for Halloween because I work like most people when Halloween falls on the day of the week”, Garcia said. “If they’re like me,

I would take them to the create-acostume section because it’s a bunch of accessories you can put together but that’s me personally”, Garcia said. Brittney Garcia is a senior at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi who has been sewing since she was 14. “My mom sewed and would always have the sewing machine out so I would always be around that,” Garcia said. Garcia has sewed costumes for the realms con gaming convention. “Last year I did a Pokémon costume”, Garcia said “A lot of material is used, it’s easier to underestimate than over,” Garcia said. Garcia said there are many retail stores that have fabric available. “Wal-Mart is very good, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, the theft shop to get torn up things”, Garcia said.

had a large image of Frankensteins’ head on it. Another has an image of Bette Midler, from the movie Hocus Pocus, with the text “I want my book / Je veux non livre”. Book selections in the display include a series of reprinted hardcover horror comics from the 1940’s and 50’s, an unabridged audio book of horror stories from Edgar Allen Poe and others, and books on Halloween snacks and crafts. Over at Barnes & Noble, Gloria Barrera, the Community Business

Development Manager, shared a couple of new books. Harry Potter fans will enjoy the start of illustrated editions coming out. The first book of the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, will be available. For Twilight fans, Barrera said “I think they’re going to be releasing the new 10th anniversary edition of the Twilight book”. According to the Barnes & Noble web-site, the story will be retold with a twist. The genders of the vampire and their love interest will be flipped. For readers

interested in older stories, another book may be of interest. Barrera said there’s a book, “Classic Horror Stories that just came out, [which is] a Barnes & Noble Collectible”. Both stores offer convenient access to a café, for readers eager to start on their new selections. Barnes & Noble, at 5129 Blanche Moore Drive, has a Starbucks inside. HalfPrice Books, located in Moore Plaza at 5425 S Padre Island Dr., is next to Café Calypso. All of the stores will be open until 11 on Halloween.

Bookstores provide communities with spooky reads by JESSICA AVES contributing writer

wo of Corpus Christi’s local bookstores, Half-Price Books and Barnes & Noble, have some unique reading options for Halloween. Abby Smith, manager of the local Half-Price Books, said customers are welcome “To browse the store”. There is a Halloween-themed display next to the cash register, with a hard-to-miss rotating large poster above it. One of the posters

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Halloween brings out the best memories by SARAH GUTHRIE contributing writer

Halloween is either loved and celebrated or ignored and forgotten about. Many can remember their favorite costumes or that first time going trick-or-treating with out the parents following right behind. For Bubba Gibson, now a 24 year old from Corpus Christi, it is his first trip to the haunted house that is remembered every time Halloween gets brought up. “I was about 13, and a few guys that I played baseball with thought it would be fun to go to the Haunted house. I can’t even remember the name,” Gibson said. “It was about two weeks before Halloween, we had just got out of practice, and I told my buddies that I didn’t like scary stuff but they weren’t going to let me out of it that easily.” Gibson said this particular haunted house began by having the guests enter the first room where they sat on a bench facing a wall with only a TV hanging on it. Once everyone was sitting down, the TV turned on with static on the screen,

“The best [haunted houses] always had the decorations that jump out and scare you. You knew it was coming but you still got scared whenever it happened.”

— Hayley Ericson

and then quickly switched to a scene from the 2002 thriller The Ring. The scene was of when the girl crawls out of the TV. At that point the TV shuts off and the room starts filling with smoke while a guy dressed up as the girl from the scene they just watched sneaks into the room. “The guy started crawling towards the bench I was sitting on, jumped up, screamed in my face while grabbing my shoulder,” Gibson described while laughing. “I reacted without thinking, and the next thing I knew, I punched him and he immediately fell to the ground.” He said a worker for the haunted house wanted to call the cops, but one of the boy’s Dad eventually talked him out if.

Trick or treat for something sweet by BOBBY RODRIGUEZ contributing writer

ith Halloween knocking at the door, many people are looking for something to satisfy that sweet tooth. But look no further Just. In. Cakes. has just what you are looking for. This Halloween, stop on by for some of their spooky treats, and cupcakes of the week. As well as their cookies and other treats they have to offer. Just and Rebekah are eager to help anyway they can. Each week during the month of October Just.In.Cakes will have cupcakes of the week that will satisfy that sweet tooth or spook you out of sweets. The Red Devil Cupcakes, a red velvet cake disguised as the devil, with a sweet yet subtle frosting, and two horns for decoration. A Pumpkin Pie cupcake will be available starting October 13, pumpkin spice cupcake topped with orange butter cream, this cupcake can compete to any pumpkin spice latté, A Spooky Dark forest cupcake will come in week three. It is a dark chocolate cupcake. This decedent chocolate base with chocolate on top of chocolate is the perfect treat for any

chocolate lover. The fourth week in October will feature a White Chocolate Raspberry cupcake. This cupcake has a subtle taste with the different ingredients in it and the white chocolate pairs nicely with the raspberry flavor. With the cleaver cupcake names, Just.In.Cakes’. Flavors are not the only thing that people come in for. This Establishment is a family owned business run by cousin’s Justin and Rebekah, are the sole employees of the bakery. Justin is the designer and baker ,and Rebekah assists him with creative decisions and attends to the customers. She makes sure the store is always stocked with yummy goodness. This bakery is local and it doesn’t have the hype other bakeries have. “They come for me” he said. “We make them feel like family”. Rebekah agrees with this comment “they come for the personality” she said, “we are not like other bakeries. We make them feel at home”. Just. In.Cakes is located on the corner of Alameda and Doddridge. You can also check them out on facebook or give them a call at (361)-334-6031.

“We got kicked out, and didn’t even get to see the rest of the haunted house,” Gibson said. “Secretly I was happy that I accidently got us thrown out.” Instead of a scared yet funny memory like Gibson’s, Hayley Erickson who just recently moved to Corpus Christi from Oregon, said she remembers Halloween being about creative homemade costumes and the bon fire that followed trick-or-treating. She reminisced about how every Halloween her family would get together at her house, and all of her cousins and herself would go trickor-treating. When they returned home instead of going straight for the candy in their bags, they went to the backyard to the fire to make

s’mores. “It was more fun to be around the fire since it was always so cold, and just talking about the houses we just went to,” Erickson said. “The best ones always had the decorations that jump out and scare you. You knew it was coming but you still got scared whenever it happened.” Erickson explained how instead of going out to the costume store to buy their Halloween costumes, her mom always came up with fun and unique ones that they got to make themselves. “It was kind of nerdy, but one of the most memorable costumes we made was the road,” She said. “I wore a black sweat suit with black socks and shoes. We used yellow electrical tape as the lines, and hotglued Hot Wheels to the front and back.” Erickson said she didn’t have the coolest stories or memories, “But I always enjoy talking about them, and looking back at old pictures. Definitely makes me miss being home with my family around the holidays.”

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