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n Feb. 2, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s very own Dustin Brown, senior mechanical engineering major and Phi Delta Theta alumni, was selected in an extremely vigorous process in Washington D.C. to join the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Collegiate Program (NUPOC). The NUPOC is a program that pays students who are interested in becoming Nuclear Propulsion Naval Officers. Brown said, the process on becoming selected for such a prestigious group was very intimidating. “The people who were there were mostly from well known engineering schools like MIT,” Brown said. The process included an earlier trip to San Diego, Ca. where they were able to tour a service war ship and a submarine. This part of the process is typically for getting a better idea on what the candidates wanted to do. However, for Brown, he already new exactly what his plan in life was going to be. “I always had considered going
into the military for the purpose of wanting to use my engineering skills,” Brown said. For the second component of the process, the applicants went to the Naval Nuclear Headquarters in Washington D.C. for interviews. At first the interviews were with people who were already in the Navy. Brown said the interviews were very technical with advanced questions. “This is where you have to show off your engineering knowledge and your interview skills,” Brown said. “They want to know if you can express your ideas adequately enough, so they give you really advanced engineering questions then ask you how to do this.” Once the technical interviews were done, the candidates had the opportunity to meet with the Admiral. According to Brown, the intimidation was stacked on. “You could be speaking with him for 30 seconds or you could be speaking with him for 5 minutes,” Brown said. “For me, I think I was in there for about a minute and a half, but it felt like a really long time.” After the long and intimidating process, Brown was selected and
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(Left to Right) Dustin Brown, Lt. Commander Michael Rauen, and fellow member of the program, Wesley Horadam pose while at the career fait on campus.
swore in while in Washington D.C. Lt. Commander Michael Rauen, Division Five Officer and naval recruiter, said Brown will be commissioned as a Naval Officer with the rank of Ensign once graduated from Officer Cadet School. Once Brown goes to Officer Cadet School his five-year commitment will begin, which then transitions to nuclear power school and finally his journey on the submarines will begin where he will be making a six figure salary. “The collegiate also receives a
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$15,000 bonus to begin and has all active duty military privileges,” Rauen said. With the start of this new journey, Brown is most excited for the chance to travel and experience the world, while getting the opportunity to learn new things that people do not get exposed to elsewhere besides the military. “Should people look into the military? Absolutely,” Brown said. “Using your time to benefit other people is the most satisfactory thing you can do in my opinion.
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Bikini bodies are overrated ISLAND WAVES
by KACI ALVAREZ staff writer
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he weather is beginning to warm up at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and only one thing is on the mind of college girls everywhere: bikini season. The dreaded bikini season is the worst time of year for girls of any age or body type. It is the time when we are overly selfconscious because we do not look like the supermodels walking in Fashion Week or our favorite celebrity. It is the time when we vigorously make our way to the gym even though we do not know what we are doing and diet in the most unhealthy fashion or fastest way possible All to have a body
that we can flaunt for one measly week in March. For generations young women are convinced that having the perfect body will make them more attractive, desirable and even happy. Well I am here to tell you that this mindset is not true at all. In fact it is poisoning. Here is why having a bikini body is so over rated. 1 We are all unique Girls need to understand that everyone has different body types. We cannot all be as thin as Kendall Jenner or have a booty like Kylie. However, what we can do is be happy with our bodies and be content with ourselves. Someone else’s “skinny” is not technically your goal. Our unique body types are what make us so amazing. We need to embrace the fact that our bodies are ours and no one else’s and no one can tell us how we
should look. 2 Confidence is attractive All of the major media outlets tell us in some form or another that in order to be confident we need to be skinny are liars. There I said it. Sure, some girls who are fit are extremely confident, but that does not mean they are the only ones who are. No matter what your body type is, be confident. Confidence is the most attractive thing a girl can have and if anyone says that is not true, you do not need him or her in your life. 3 YOU are beautiful I know you are probably thinking, “Why should I listening to someone who does not even know me?” Well you should listen because the truth is that everyone is beautiful. Whether or not you believe me, you are. No pant size, skin color, or weight can define you and you should not have to
put up with people in your life who categorize you into those categories. By coming to the realization that you are in fact beautiful, inside and out, you will not even worry about having the “perfect” bikini body and trying to be more like the cover girls on magazines will not even phase you and you will be happier than ever. There is nothing wrong with your body. There is nothing else to it. If you are confident in whatever you wear, there is nothing that will knock you down. You are beautiful no matter what and no one has the right to tell you otherwise. So be confident in your own skin, empower the beauty that is within you and rock that bikini this spring break with your head help high and a “I am the hottest thing you have ever seen” mentality.
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Ultimate Spring Break destinations are close by ABBEY WEAVER staff writer
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ith Spring Break only a couple weeks away, the pressure is on to make the perfect plans and not go another year of sitting in the house all day bored out of ones mind. Although it might be too late to plan a huge trip, there are some destinations still within reach. Here is a list of places to visit that are perfect for your desired Spring Break adventures. 1 Lucky for Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi students, we have one of the most visited Spring Break destinations in our backyard. With Port Aransas right down the road and South Padre only a few minutes away, there is hardly a need to even leave town. Driving down and spending the day at the beach is a great way to meet lots of new people from all over Texas and shake off the stress from the semester. And since it is only a short drive no money needs to be spent. Just make sure to pack some sandwiches, put on sunscreen, and always stay in a
group since the beach can be very crowded that week. 2 Take a day trip to the capital city Austin, Texas. Austin has endless activities, sites and amazing food that would make a perfect daycation. One must-see spot is Graffiti Park. What used to be a concrete slab is now an artistic and culture haven. With not a single spot free from graffiti paint, this park is full of colorful street art and serves as the perfect photo op for Instagram. Austin is also home to great paddle boarding locations, shopping and great downtown architecture. 3 If one is looking for more of a challenge for their week off, visit Enchanted Rock in San Antonio. This hiking spot will leave you speechless and give you an entirely new appreciation for Texas landscape. The hike up the historic rock is a nice challenge and the caves make for a thrilling adventure. 4 For a small town fix, travel to Bandera, Texas and take a swim in the Bandera River. If the sandy beach is not your thing, the river is perfect to still get that swim in. The rope swing will give you and your friend’s fun all day long. After your swim is over one can take the
short drive to down town Bandera and spend time visiting all the small boutiques and diners that Bandera has to offer. This is a great little spot for a relaxing, yet exciting day in a small town. 5 If you enjoy the thrill of theme parks, grab some friends and head to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. There, one will be sure to find endless roller coasters that will put a smile on your face all day long. The Iron Rattler is the newest ride and one of their best. If you do
not plan to be there all day, take a stop next door at La Cantera mall or across the highway at The Rim shopping center for some amazing shopping. Do not be discouraged if you do not have plans for Spring Break. Any of these locations are perfect for a great short visit and they do not take much planning or much money to accomplish. Grab your friends, jump in the car and make some fun memories.
I don’t know, I think it’s about kids needing to learn who they are in the desert.” Veraldi and Delgado initially received the idea from a friend who is also a comedian and who recently won Funniest in Corpus. “John gave us this idea about talking about documentaries,” Veraldi said. “We wanted to call it ‘Doc Talk.’” The pair soon discovered that watching movies would be more entertaining than documentaries and alas, Sound Speeding Podcast was born. “I’ve never seen a movie review from a critic and said oh man, I need to go see that movie,” Veraldi said. “It’s always like if I hear a movie from a friend.”
Veraldi said he is more likely to go see a movie after a friend or friends come to him and tell him he needs to go see said movie. He said that’s what makes him want to go see a movie, because it makes the movie seem better. Veraldi said the approach of the podcast is setup in that manner. Sound Speeding Podcast wants to bring the excitement of hearing face to face what a movie is about. “I think the thing that makes it different than just a generic movie review podcast is that George and I are different and we don’t agree on almost anything,” Veraldi said. “So doing a podcast with somebody that you don’t agree with stuff on is really interesting because I’ll have a view on something and he will have
almost the opposite review.” Ultimately what Veraldi wants the world to know is that the podcast is just two guys making fun of movies. Veraldi and Delgado’s current goal is 10 podcasts and after 20 they hope to achieve something completely new. “Maybe our 20th episode will be live,” Veraldi said. “I would like to take it on the road.” On top of this, Delgado and Veraldi hope to bring a diverse group of guests and also possibly do a week of bad movies. If you’d like to listen to the podcast, a new one is released every Monday. You can find more information on their website https:// soundspeedingpodcast.wordpress. com/.
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Two students create a movie review podcast by ALEICHIA WILLIAMS web editor
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wo best friends, who just so happen to think very differently, are taking a comedic approach to critiquing movies together in a room for others to hear. Senior communication major Niche Veraldi has started a movie review podcast with his friend George Delgado, who is a student at Del Mar College. The podcast can be found on Itunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud and Google Play. “[Delgado] has a whole political mindset, and I think more in terms of philosophy,” Veraldi said. “So when we watch Holes you’ll see he’s like ‘This is about the white man holding people down,’ and I’m like,
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Marvel’s not-so-hero Superhero ISLAND WAVES
by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer
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arvel’s “Deadpool” is a uniquely meta film loaded with action, jokes and fourth wall breaking. Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds, was just as witty and irksome as fans could ask for in the lead role. The film does a lot right but it misses the mark in a handful of ways. Nonetheless, “Deadpool” is a superhero, or more accurately antihero, movie that viewers will not soon forget. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, there are heroes and villains that make it abundantly clear which side they are fighting for, but that is not the case with Deadpool. The character operates under this fascinating moral ambiguity that carries throughout the film. He is not a hero or a villain, he is just (basically) an immortal guy out there doing as he pleases. “It was interesting to see that take on hero movie from his perspective not just how they’re feeling at any particular moment,” sophomore marine biology major, Jasmine Rodriguez said. There are many ways throughout the film that Wade Wilson, Deadpool, toes the line between hero and villain. He mercilessly slaughters henchman in the most brutal ways, but he carries out jobs for those who were wronged in a Robin Hood-esque manner. He turns down multiple offers to join the X-Men, which is Marvel’s group of mutants fighting for the greater good, in favor of getting revenge his way. “It was great, I just wish they included the voices in Deadpool’s head” junior pre-allied health major, Tanner Maxwell said in refer-
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ence to the multiple voices inside Deadpool’s head in the comic books. If the film’s plot were written down, it would be a very short and honestly a boring sounding premise: guy has girl, girl gets kidnapped and he goes and saves her. But director Tim Miller, uses plot devices such as flashbacks, foreshadowing and plenty of humor to build up to the climax in a very satisfying way. Alongside Reynolds, there are plenty of other unique characters. T.J. Miller, of HBO’s “Silicon Valley”, plays a wisecracking bartender, Weasel. It seems like everyone from the film was witty and quick with his or her comebacks. Wilson’s love interest, his blind elderly roommate, Weasel and most others Deadpool interacts with. Marvel chairman, Stan Lee, made his cameo as a DJ. Lee has made cameos in Marvel movies for years and they are a fan event on their own. True to the source material, “Deadpool” is well aware that it is a film. There is plenty of fourth wall breaking. At times, even the background music references what is on screen or the audience directly. “Deadpool” used freeze frames as a chance to recap what has happened. This meta interaction between audience and characters can make for an interesting mechanic, but can also detract from the action at times. “The jokes were kind of cheesy, but it was good overall,” sophomore biology major Megan Martinez said. There were plenty of references
Ryan Reynolds looks right at home in the iconic red and black spandex.
to other films both by the camera work and characters on screen. These references include studios Deadpool’s appearance in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, the entire MCU, and the X-Men themselves. Little touches like those really help build off the work of previous films and Marvel lore. As an action movie, “Deadpool” is full of gory takedowns and cringe-inducing decapitations that earn its R rating, but they are exciting and thrilling to watch. There are plenty of movie-logic moments that breaks immersion
like minions mysteriously miss point blank shots so the hero can do something cool, the main characters never really seem vulnerable and other situations that are not deal-breakers, but noteworthy nonetheless. Overall, the film is a very memorable and enjoyable ride. It takes every chance possible to remind you that it is not the typical superhero film and that can be both good and bad. The jokes are frequent and most are clever and entertaining. I would recommend the film to comic fans and non-fans alike.
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FASHION SENSE by ABBEY WEAVER staff writer
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t has happened to everyone. Scrolling through Pinterest, spotting a cute outfit and then proceeding to splurge at the mall in order to replicated the look exactly. It seems like a good tactic, just following step by step so no mistakes are made. Although this technique is fool proof, it is wildly unoriginal. More often than not, that flannel and Ugg boot combo has been worn millions of times by millions of people everywhere. This does mean the outfit still is not cute, but it does mean that it is over hyped and therefore not personalized what so ever. The key to a great style is making it unique to yourself. Getting inspiration and putting your personal spin on it is the exact way to achieve your unique style. This might mean something as simple as exchanging a cardigan for a jacket or sleek black jeans to distressed
light wash denim. Something as simple as that can make the most difference. Here are a few tips on how to create own your style. 1 Learn to categorize items. When you are scrolling through Instagram and you see an outfit you like, rather than trying to purchase the exact items and replicate it, mimic the look with items you already own. Pick apart the outfit by these categories: top, bottoms, shoes and accessories. Now, pick your favorite category based on that particular outfit and work from there. Maybe you really like the denim skirt as the bottoms. This is the item you might look into buying if you do not already own something similar. The rest of the outfit will be pieces that are already in your closet. Lets say the skirt was paired with a turtleneck, but you do not own one or do not like them. Search for an item similar in either shape, structure, color or texture. Repeat this with the shoes and accessories or any other categories. 2 Find the genre of style you enjoy most and work that into your inspiration.
Let’s say you love dressing edgy and a really fitted, girly dress catches your eye in a magazine. You remember you have a dress similar, but never wear it because you feel out of place because it does not fit into your edgy style. This is where its open to play around and make the outfit unique. Pick one of your most edgy pieces like a denim jacket or a 90’s style chocker and pair the two together. Meshing two genres of style is really trendy and allows you to still wear items out of your comfort zone while still keeping it personal to your style.
3 Do not feel obligated to dress a certain way just because it is trendy. Trends do not define what is fashionable for everyone. Although they are good guidelines, they are not necessary for a good style. Wear what you want to wear, whether it is on the runway or not. Utilizing these steps will help avoid replicating and feeling lost in someone else’s creativity. Creating a style that is unique to you is the best way to feel confident in your skin. When you personalize your look and make it special to you, that is when you own your style.
Yo, that movie is ‘Dope’
by GERI LEMMONS staff writer
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he film “Dope” stars actors that are relatively unknown with a few recognizable guest stars here and there. But in the end “Dope” still keeps its intended audience entertained throughout the main characters different adventures. This film follows the story Malcom, a smart, funny, unlucky, hip hop ‘90s music nerd who goes to school in Englewood in a part of the town called the bottom. This is a crime-filled town that has trouble lurking around every corner. He hangs out with his two other friends who are just like him. Dib and Diggy follow along with Malcom as he is roped into different crazy situations that all start with a drug dealer and his birthday party. Drugs were exchanged and Malcom is the poor bystander that was caught in the crossfire. The whole time Malcom is just explaining to people that he has no clue what he is doing and he just wants to get into Harvard. With meeting some very different characters along the way Malcom ends up finding out some things about himself, what he is capable of, and how one can look at the situations that they have been had to go through. The film is very entertaining overall and does a good job at not making any scene boring. The audience feels like they can relate to Malcom and how he feels for the most part. The feeling of not being popular and always being different from the people that surround him. Most of the film follows Malcom and the crazy situation of him trying to, uncharacteristically, sell drugs while at the same time trying not to get caught. Some of the scenes are so crazy and over the top and are just unbelievable.
MOVIE REVIEW The movie is definitely supposed to be comedy. Throwing in jokes about different life situations and social issues. “Dope” makes light of certain life situations while also making the audience think and have a good time while watching it. While the film might have thrown in some different stereotypical things about growing up in an area like Malcom it still does not shy away from those things either. Some might be thinking throughout this whole movie, “Where are all the responsible adults?” but then they would just be thinking too hard about how much freedom these kids have. With guest stars like Tyga and A.S.A.P Rocky playing very important drug dealers it makes the film even more relatable to the audience it is trying to reach. They want young adults and teenagers to relate to the characters and bring in stars that relate to the pop culture that we all know about. Although their roles are bad Tyga and A.S.A.P Rocky play their parts very well. The film is very well written and is definitely worth watching with friends or by oneself if they want a good story and a good laugh. It has great punchlines while also keeping the story relevant to the audience. With its cool ‘90s type feel to the overall move it gives some recognition to the generation before most of its intended audience. This includes the clothes, haircuts, music and even some of the lingo. This film is available on Netflix and is worth the time of anyone willing to watch. It is fun and a very good movie to watch for anyone who has known what it is like to not fit in at some point in time in their lives.
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Retail store caters to college students budgets by GERI LEMMONS staff writer
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ith there being so many different shops to go to in Corpus Christi it is important to find the right one that will cater to a college students needs in terms of financing. One of the stores that meets this need is a men and women’s clothing store called Threads. It is a buy and re-sale store that
keeps up with the latest trends. Jennifer Reid, the person who started the store, said they know most students are on a budget and they have a hard time finding cheaper prices for different items. “They can come sell their clothes for money or store credit because we know they are living on a college budget,” Reid said. Reid the store started about five years ago. At first Threads was located downtown for about a year and a half until they decided to move to Central Corpus
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Christi about two years ago. Now they are located at 4646 Everhart road. Reid said she was inspired by some of the things and shops that she saw in Austin and took those inspirations back to her home in Corpus Christi. Threads was the first clothing re-sale shop in Corpus to sell and trade clothes. This store also sells all types of brands form high end to everyday normal ones. Threads buys clothes from people as long as it is in style and the color and the style is on trend. Reid said Threads is a big supporter of local movements and getting the word out to the target audience. They want to let people know that this is a store for college students on a budget and they understand what students go through money wise. Megan Boyd one of the employees that works at Threads said that they style of the store has evolved over a long period of time. She could not wait for the store to open and now loves to work there. “It used to be completely different from this. Every employee does a lot of research, like getting on Pinterest and looking up different stuff,” Boyd said. “We even
have our own board on there and we will all collaborate on it.” At Threads, employees are really big on working together as a team. They get to go through people’s closets and see what they are willing to sell. They like to make sure that not only are their customers satisfied, but also the people that are working there have somewhat of a say too. The new store has only been there for a couple of months since changing their location. They want potential customers to know that they are now in a better location, have better parking and they will now even be able to drop off the clothes they are donating in a new drive through as well. Threads has come so far from where they started compared to where they are now. Reid said they were a smaller store before and they did not look as evolved as they do now. They are hoping to spread the word about the store and its great pricing. For more information about Threads or if one might want to email them they can go to www.corpusthreads.com or like the store on any of the many social media pages.
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Break without the break
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by KIRSTIN MEZA contributing writer
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adre Island National Seashore is the world’s largest undeveloped stretch of barrier island spanning 70 miles down the coast provides the community many opportunities to create incredible memories in the great outdoors. The Padre Island National Seashore is a national park located approximately 30 minutes away from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on Park Road 22. Visiting the park is an opportunity for students to enjoy a unique Spring Break trip that won’t break the bank. “Padre Island National Seashore is Corpus Christi’s national park,” Patrick Gamman, chief of interpretation, said. To enter the park, students can pay $10 per carload which allows access to the park for 7 days or $20 which provides access to the park for one year. The park is a great place to camp whether it’s on the beach or on a
camp ground. Camping sites fill on a first-come-first-serve basis and are self-registered. Padre Island National Seashore is home to one of the prime locations for windsurfing in the nation. Windsurfing equipment and kayaks can be rented at the park if one does not have their own; lessons are also available. There are plenty of other activities that are free of charge such as beach combing, star gazing, and fishing. There are many programs that take place at the park, such as bird tours, walks with a ranger, and a junior ranger program (open to all ages). The activities that take place include many accommodations for those who may need them in order to provide an inclusive environment for all. During Spring Break there is an increase in the population in the park which includes many families, however, it is still an ideal location for a quick, costconscious get away for many
ICA hosts Quiz Bowl by BRITTANY HOLLAND contributing writer
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he Islander Cultural Alliance hosted a Black Histor y Month Quiz Bowl on Feb. 17, where Islanders put their knowledge to the test in hopes of winning cool prizes. The quiz bowl took place at 6:30 p.m. in OSO 221. The game resembled “Jeopardy” and teams battled it out in rounds with categories ranging from laws and quotes to pop culture. Sofia Rodriguez, coordinator of community engagement for ICA, helped organize the event. “Frank Gallegos, who is our coordinator of events created a jeopardy-like game in which groups of 3 people answered questions related to black histor y,” Rodriguez said. “We invited clubs to participate.” Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) and Sigma Lambda Gamma (SLG) were two of many groups that participated in the game. The SLG’s we victorious and each received a $25 gift card. Freshman mathematics business major Gianni McGrew attended the quiz
bowl. He said this was the first ICA event that he has attended, but that he is interested in the organization and its future events. “It’s cool that they provide us with something to do that is both fun and academic at the same time.” McGrew said. Rodriguez said that ICA was more than happy with the turnout. The questions were fun and ever yone was really enthusiastic about the game. “Because this is black histor y month ICA is really tr ying to put on as many events as possible that relate to black histor y,” Rodriquez said. Next on their agenda is the Black Histor y Month Showcase, a night of music, dancing, and art, which will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Lonestar Ballroom. The Islander Cultural Alliance’s mission is to provide opportunities to educate and spread cultural diversity. For more information on their organization and their future events follow the link below http://ica.tamucc.edu.
students and their pets. “Alcohol is permitted, no glass containers though on the beach,” Carlin Fenn, a national park ranger said. Gamman assures that the park is a generally safe place to be and that safety plans are taken into considerations for crowds and events. Although there is an array of wild life in the park, the animals typically do not disturb the visitors, keeping the environment safe. Visitors can also take their own measures
to maintain a safe environment such as drinking responsibly, not drinking and driving, and proper planning according to activities, surroundings, and the weather. The Weather Hotline, (361) 949-8175 provides information on the tides, weather, and driving conditions. For more information on Padre Island National Seashore visit www. nps.gov\pais or call (361)9498069.
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I-Team hosts Said I Would event Feb. 18 by BRITTANY HOLLAND contributing writer
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-Team held their second Because I Said I Would event on Feb. 18, in the University Center as a drop in and out event from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. Because I Said I Would is an event that I-Team puts on to encourage students to be more accountable. I-Team set up a boot in the University Center where students could come by and write down a promise they make to themselves for the school year or any point in
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their lives. Kimberly Smoots is the chair for I-Team and she said that Because I Said I Would is actually a nonprofit organization and social media movement created by Alex Sheen. “The main idea is empowering people to believe in themselves and to fulfill their promises,” Smoots said. According to becauseisaidiwould. com, their mission is to strengthen humanities will. They do this by encouraging people to be accountable for their commitments by creating promises. The non-profit
Study Strategies:
Where do students begin? If you were to watch successful students study, what strategies would you see? Are they using behaviors that you can add to your studying routine? What strategies can you suggest to others that they might try? Do different strategies work for different subjects? The experts can tell you that the study strategies vary from person to person and from subject to subject. It is a personal thing! Using all you senses to study is the best way to go! Consider some of these specific suggestions for using one or more senses to make your learning more meaningful and your efforts more efficient.
• Explain the information to others. • Repeat the information out loud. • Listen to tapes of recorded information. • Listen to and be aware of vocabulary words and structural parts used in conversation on TV and in movies.
1 Using your vision and color: • Think in pictures. • Use color. For example, write with different-color pens, highlight, use different-color papers. • Make charts, graphs, concept maps. • Make concept cards with written information and a trigger word(s). • Read other material and watch for vocabulary words and structural elements.
Knowing more about yourself and how you learn can help you with time management. Why use a technique that will not help? Go online and take a learning styles inventory. There are some free sites and the information you get about your own personal style will be a great time saver! Hint: The techniques can change with the semester and the subject. When taking the inventory, answer for a specific subject so the results will reflect your style in a particular subject.
2 Using your voice and hearing:
3 Using large and small muscles: • Write and rewrite. • Manipulate the information by making charts, graphs, diagrams, etc. • Make concept cards that you handle while you study. • Role-play.
Dr. Deb Culbertson, PhD, is a professional assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development, and specializes in effective reading techniques. She will share reading tips in alternating weeks of Island Waves during the Spring 2016 semester.
organization wants to make and keep promises that end suffering, establish peace and build happiness. Sophomore student Nathan Jones stopped by the table to make his own promise. “I made the promise to sleep more, because I don’t get enough sleep,” Jones said. “I plan to not work so hard or get better at time management.” I-Team holds many events throughout the semester all similar to this one. Smoots said several times that I-Team’s goal is to empower students and make them
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in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). This year however he Kleberg College Classic brought the Islanders with more has become a great home- taste of defeat than the sweet stand of games for the Islanders smell of victory. The Islanders dropped all three baseball team. Last season the games they played in classic, Islanders picked up a victory over a tough opponent in Missouri, while only mustering six runs in who is aiming to be a contender all three games combined. by JAMIE FINK editor-in-chief
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Clockwise: Starting pitcher David Worrell takes a minute to compose himself after giving up a homerun to Tanner Hill. Hill’s homerun was one of two given up by Worrell, as he only went 3 1/3 innings giving up 7 runs on 6 hits. Third-baseman Cullen Jozwiak is hit by one of Texas State’s Jonathan Hennigan’s pitches. Henningan picked up the win for the Bobcats after striking out 9 Islanders in 6 innings. Senior centerfielder Zack Gibson lays down a bunt in Sunday’s final game of the Kleberg College Classic. Gibson went 1-for-4 from the plate while striking out twice. Head coach Scott Malone was unhappy with the Islanders play on Sunday, which ended in an 11-0 run rule of the Islanders.
“We need to walk out there and play well whether it’s against UCF, Michigan State or Texas State,” said head coach Scott Malone in an online report with GoIslanders. “We had a few glimmers of ‘hey, this looks good’, but overall it was a rough weekend for us. It might be one of our worst showings in this tournament and that hurts. I want to make sure our guys have a lot of pride in this program and I know they do. I don’t want this weekend to be a reflection of how this season is going to be for us.” The Islanders dug themselves into a hole in all three games of the classic by falling behind
early. With allowing a lead early, the Islanders were unable to regroup and make up for those early scored runs. The Islanders are now 3-4 on the season with with pivotal series ahead within the next few weeks. Conference play for the Islanders will begin on March 18 as they start the conference schedule at home against Nicholls State University. The Islanders next home game is set for March 8 at 6:30 p.m. when the Islanders ace rival UT-San Antonio for single game matchup at Chapman Field.
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Islander seniors shine in Dugan finale by JAMIE FINK editor-in-chief
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here were many changes to the 2015-2016 women’s collegiate basketball season, the most notable change being the shift away from two twenty minute halves and into four ten minute quarters. This change to the women’s game has been the one that has plagued the Islanders the most this season. The Islanders (9-18, 6-10) have competed strong in three quarters of every game, but have faced one quarter of defensive or offensive struggles. On a day that was very special for a select group of Islander athletes, the Islanders competed and won all four quarters against the University of Incarnate Word as they picked up the win 6955. The 2016 Islander women’s basketball senior class was playing in their final home game at the Island University and they did not disappoint. “Our seniors came out with a lot of emotion,” head coach Royce Chadwick said. “They did a good job of channeling their energy onto the court and making it happen in the right way. They are very athletic and do a lot of things for this team.” This year’s senior class sparked an early run to get the Islanders started, as they scored 13 out the first 19 points in the senior day matchup. Shay Weaver led all Islanders in scoring as she dropped 16 points while adding two steals. The Islanders shot an impressive 53 percent from the field on a 2547 shooting night. The Islanders complete game separated what was a nail-biter just a few weeks ago in San Antonio as the Islanders escaped with a one-point victory, as the Cards missed two final second shots in the fourth quarter. The Islanders forced the Cardinals into committing 22 total turnovers which led to 31 points off turnovers, which was 21 more than the Cardinals were able to force off of the Islanders 19 turnovers. “I think we were the most aggressive team on the court,” Chadwick said. “We didn’t give up the three the way we did in the past.”
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Above: Senior Shola Adebayo tries to avoid a screen by a UIW Cardinal in the first half of action in the Islanders 69-55 win. Below: Senior guard Shay Weaver scores three of her team high 16 points in her final game in the Dugan Wellness Center.
The Islander senior class closed their career at home with 26 wins distributed between the Dugan and the American Bank Center. “Coach Chadwick told us before the game, you can use it in a good way or you can be emotionally bad,” senior Gee Lawler said. “It’s really emotional, whether you’ve been here four years or one year.” The Islanders close out the regular season with a duo of pivotal road games in what is left of the 2016 season. The Islanders currently set in a tie for ninth in the Southland Conference rankings with Sam Houston State, who they split the regular season series with. However, Abilene Christian (24-3, 15-1) who currently sets as the top ranked team in the Southland Conference, is ineligible for postseason play this season. Due to this elimination of Abilene Christian from the postseason, the Islanders have a chance of reaching the Southland Conference Tournament in Katy with a pair of wins on the road and also some help with losses by Sam Houston State and Lamar.
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Islanders’ baseball makes early adjustments by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer
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he Islanders baseball team began their season with a three-game series against Chicago State University. In the first game on Feb. 19, the Islanders lost 1-7. However the team adjusted and went on to win the series 2-1 with 8-6 and 6-2
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David Worrell sets to release a pitch, hoping to strike the batter out in a game against Chicago State on Feb. 19th.
victories following the initial loss. Opening day games are often a chance for teams to test strategies, tinker with rotations and give different players chances to showcase what they can do before the stakes are raised towards the end of the season. This is especially true in baseball where the pace of the games allows for much more calculated and methodical adjustments and changes. “It’s not football, we’ll see these guys again in less than 24 hours. [We’ve] got to find positives and adjust for next time,” said head coach Scott Malone following the loss in the first game of the series. The primary adjustment that needed to be made was aggressiveness, both on the part of hitters and pitchers. The Islanders registered three hits through nine innings in the first game. Consequently, senior pitcher, Dalton D’Spain allowed four hits, five walks, and five runs in the first inning. This initial deficit proved too much to come back from as the Islanders went on to lose the game. The game had plenty of bright spots for the Islanders. After pitching
substitutions, Chicago State only scored two more runs throughout the rest of the game. Freshman pitcher and Corpus Christi native Aaron Hernandez got his first collegiate strikeout and finished with two on the evening. In addition transfer pitcher Chris Falwell played well and threw three strikeouts. “We have got to find positives in our bullpen late,” Malone said. “Be much more offensive. We put ourselves in a bad hole early on.” Another bright spot for the Islanders was the play of junior outfielder Zacarias Hardy, who contributed two of the team’s four hits on the evening. Among the fans in attendance were some former players. One such player was Jordan Lee who played four seasons at Chapman Field for the Islanders. Always looking for ways to help his team, Lee operated the scoreboard throughout the game. It was unusual for Lee not to be out on the field, but he supported his team nonetheless. “The student support was good. Especially like the local kid, Aaron Hernandez had all the people
rooting for him and cheering him on.” Lee said following the first game of the series. “I wish I was out here playing.” In the second game, the team made the adjustments necessary to win, getting 13 hits as opposed to four from the first game. Only five total batters were walked in the second game compared to 10 in the first game of the series. The Islanders went on to even the series at 1-1 following the 8-6 victory. The last game of the series showed the full culmination of the Islanders adjustments. In the 6-2 victory, only three batters were walked. Despite allowing eight hits, Chicago State was only able to convert them into two runs, thanks in large part to the Islanders defense. Going forward, the Islanders will continue to make adjustments as the season progresses. It is still very early on and this team has time to establish its identity, especially after losing 11 seniors from the year prior. It will be on players such as All-Southland honorable mention, senior Casey Thomas and Hardy to lead the Islanders forward.
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Islanders revenge early loss to Cards by JAMIE FINK editor-in-chief
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he Islanders opened the 2016 regular season by 7-0 in conference play. After falling to conference leader Stephen F. Austin at home by five, no one expected the Islanders to lose two straight. However, just three days later the Islanders lost a heated trap game on the road at the University of Incarnate Word (UIW) 65-70. Fast forward 18 days later and the Islanders have only lost one more time, again to conference leader Stephen F. Austin, with a matchup against UIW looming two games later. However, the Islanders would discover a much different result this time around. “It was nice to see us play with energy,” head coach Willis Wilson said. “I don’t know if playing here in the Dugan had a lot to do with that, but I thought our guys were definitely read to play for this game and play with a lot of energy.” The Islanders (20-6, 11-3) revenged the early season trap game loss to the Cardinals (13-11, 8-5) by jumping out to early lead. The Islanders opened the first half of action in the Dugan Wellness Cen-
ter by connecting on 11 field goal attempts and pushing their lead to 27-9 with a little under 12 minutes remaining before the half. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi never relinquished their pace on UIW, as they had given up two double-digit leads to the Cardinals in the early season loss in San Antonio, when the Islanders led by as many as 11 twice in that ballgame. “This late in the year, anything can happen,” Wilson said. “Following college basketball today, there is upset after upset. There’s really good teams losing two, three or four games in a row. You just hope that you can play with energy, play your game and not get caught up in trying to do too much.” The Islanders closed out the first half with a 30-point lead on the Cards posting a season high of 53 points in a half. Wilson praised the team’s energy and effort in the first half, after racking up 14 assists on a 20-for-31 shooting from the floor while going 7-for-8 from deep. “It was good to feel like everything was working,” junior forward Rashawn Thomas said. “Everything we went to was working. Through-
out the week, coach made an emphasis on making shots, and we did a bunch of shooting throughout the week.” Although the Islanders had one of their best shooting nights of the season, suffocating defense and pushing the tempo through pressure on the ball was once again at the center for the Islanders game plan. The defense forced the Cards to collect 12 steals on the night after forcing 17 turnovers. The steals total for the night pushed the Islanders, who entered the game second in the nation with 10.1 steals per game, into sole possession of first place. As the nation’s leader in steals, defense is the key to the game the Islanders play. “It’s a great feeling, you pass to anybody and not just them making shots, but they were making the right decisions,” senior point guard Hameed Ali said. “That’s kind of what we preach. Defense travels and we know defense has
to be there every night, the offense comes and go, but we like to set the tone defensively.” The Islanders and their defense will close out the 2016 regular season with three straight road games. Currently, Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi sets in sole possession of second place in the Southland Conference rankings behind only undefeated SFA. To secure the two-seed in the Southland Conference Tournament, the Islanders will have to win on the road at Sam Houston State and Houston Baptist, who currently set third and fourth in the Southland Conference standings respectively. Both games on the road in Houston will be aired on ESPN3 for Islanders fans to catch all of the final season moments. For more information about Islanders men’s basketball or tickets for the Southland Conference Championship in Katy, visit goislanders.com.
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Rashawn Thomas, one of the forwards for the Islanders team, goes for a lay-up to add another two points to the Islanders growing score in the game against the Cardinals.