The South Texan Vol. 94 Issue 15

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Poet visits Legends Apartments for Black History Month

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Life, love, and learning Faculty tell the stories of their relationship

BRENDA RIOJAS Opinion Editor College is a typical place to make friends. For two couples, it was inevitable their friendship would bloom into more, leading them to one day not only be colleagues at TAMUK, but husband and wife.

Dr. Roger Tuller and Dr. Shannon Baker met in graduate school at Texas Christian University in 1991. The department frequently held meetings so students could collaborate or simply get to know one another. That’s when the pair first met and got to know one another. And the rest? It’s history.

Dr. Tuller and Dr. Baker were both hired here to teach History. The hiring process was relatively smooth for this couple.

“The two positions we ended up with here, opened up at the same time so we came back,” Dr. Tuller said. Prior to being hired at TAMUK, the couple was living in Upstate New York.

Together Dr. Tuller and Dr. Baker have one daughter and also enjoy going on annual trips, but each time to a different vacation spot.

“Last summer was Colorado and this coming summer is something really new,” he said.

The couple will be celebrating a new type of trip in honor of their 25th weding anniversary on an Alaskan cruise.

Dr. Roberto Vela Córdova and Dr. Michelle Johnson-Vela have been married for 20 years and both teach Spanish at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Dr. Michelle Johnson-Vela recently reminisced on the couple’s early days.

“We met in 1995 at Indiana University in Bloomington during graduate school,” she said.

The couple met in 1995 and just four years later were married in November 1999.

Dr. Johnson-Vela recounts the hardships she and her husband endured early on in their marriage. While their first son was just a few days old, she was also in the process of defending her dissertation.

“He was born on April 18 and I defended my dissertation on April 24,” she said.

Finishing school and being new parents was hard for the Velas, but Dr. Vela Córdova says that his mother-inlaw, Marie Dawson, has played a huge role when it comes to helping with their children.

Together, the couple now has four children. His mother-in-law helps tra

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Dr. Roger Tuller and Dr. Shannon Baker will soon be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. sport

them t o school and makes dinner for the family a few times a week.

“If it weren’t for her, it would probably be a different story,” he said. “She’s a great solid rock to have.” He credits his mother-in-law for being their biggest supporter through the harder days.

Outside of the classroom the couple likes to attend their sons’ sporting events, enjoys dancing and they even take an annual summer trip to Puerto Rico.

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46 football players sign to TAMUK 11 athletes from South Texas heading to Kingsville for 2020 season DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor Mike Salinas addressed recruiting almost immediately after being named TAMUK’s head football coach.

“Our staff will work tirelessly to recruit and build champions on and off the field,” Salinas said.

And his mention of tireless work seems appropriate since only 47 days separated last Tuesday’s National Signing Day and his hiring.

Regardless of the time constraint, 46 high school athletes have elected to continue their gridiron exploits in Blue and Gold.

Of these 46 recruits, 11 were mined from the deep pool of South Texas talent.

Six athletes will relocate to Kingsville after standout careers in the Rio Grande Valley.

Quarterback Jacob Cavazos of

Weslaco High, will reunite with his former coach as he played for Salinas in 2017 and 2018. In his final season, he was District 31-6A’s Offensive MVP, amassing 3,257 total yards and 39 touchdowns.

He led his team to the third round of the playoffs and was First-Team All-Area quarterback.

Cavazos will battle McAllen Rowe’s quarterback Jonas Ortiz for a spot under-center. Ortiz threw for 2,201 yards, ran for 587 yards and reached the goal line 28 times as a senior.

These two aspiring shot-callers will have a potentially reliable target in Edinburg Vela’s Kevin Rojas. Rojas was an all-district receiver for the SaberCats, snagging 69 receptions for 967 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Brownsville pace’s Rafael Recio made a name for himself in the trenches, earning the honor of District 16-5A DI’s Offensive Lineman of the Year.

With the signing of Weslaco East kicker Gilbert Garza, Salinas and staff are gaining a player who is no stranger to being called on in the clutch. The senior booted 36 of 38 extra points and four of six field goal attempts in his final fall.

Defensive terror Seven Sanchez will make his way to Javelina Nation from PSJA North.

The safety piled up 158 total tackles in the fall of 2019, including eight for loss and four sacks. He had a hand in turnovers six times and swatted away 10 passes.

Similar to these six players, Salinas was a star athlete in Edinburg before lettering for the Javelinas.

The Corpus Christi area provided the Javelinas with five athletes in Cassis Clay (Miller), Jackson Allen (Sinton), Josh Gidrey (John Paul II) and Kobe Piper and Anthony Guerrero from Veterans Memorial.

Clay was a two-way standout for the Buccaneers, but is currently listed as a wide receiver.

Allen was a star in the Sinton defensive backfield, racking up 107 total tackles and three interceptions.

Guidry was a versatile contributor for the Centurions. He will likely be battling for carries in the offensive backfield, as he is currently listed as a running back.

Piper and Guerrero were the first four-year letter winners in Veterans Memorial history.

They join the Blue and Gold as running back and defensive lineman, respectively.

The Javelinas hope to add to their successful recruiting process through a walk-on tryout Feb. 19.

Salinas and company kick off the 2020 season with a homestand against Colorado State University-Pueblo on Sept. 5.

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Meet the Tutor

Campus

Career Services’ largest Career Fair

TAMUK hosted its largest fair last week NICHOLE DE SPAIN

Contributing Writer

Name: Samuel Lopez Major: Pre-Physical Therapy Classification: Senior Hometown: San Benito, Texas What are your hobbies?

My hobbies consist of weight lifting, reading, family time, and kicking it with friends.

What do you look forward to as a tutor?

The thing I look forward to the most as a tutor is helping students by teaching them the skills needed to be confident independent learners, and also providing them with the motivation needed to do their work.

What song best describes your life and why?

The best song that best describes my life at this moment is, “Grinding

by NF (Feat Marty). The reason why is because college is a “grind”, you must work hard and literally grind your way through it if you expect to survive and graduate.

For students who may be nervous to get tutoring, what would you say to them?

I would say, don’t be afraid, I was a student once seeking help at the PAAC, your education matters, and you need to make it a priority to seek help, if you need it. It’s imperative to your success in college and life.

What is your favorite thing about being a student at TAMUK? My favorite thing about TAMUK is the PAAC and the Army ROTC program. They have both fostered my development as a leader and intellect, they have also open doors and allowed Samuel Lopez the boy from small town San Benito, Tx (the valley) to grow and flourish, I am grateful for these two departments.

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Texas A&M University Kingsville Career Services Center hosted its all major career fair held Wednesday, Feb. 5. There were 69 companies that attended ready to meet with students and discuss future job opportunities.

The event was held for students interested in networking with different companies.

“I have never been to a career fair, but I was absolutely prepared.

I printed out resumes, ironed my shirt, and brushed my teeth. I got to impress these companies,” said Kade

Smith, TAMUK student.

This was the largest Spring Career Fair held by the university. Many companies were interested in hiring for summer internships and employment.

“I have been to about three or four career fairs and I would have to say there are more companies here than there normally is and it is way more crowded with a lot more students so it actually is going pretty good,” said Weldon Gallia, TAMUK student.

Many employers were impressed with how prepared students were when interviewed at the fair.

“Every student that has come to talk to me comes with an updated resume, knowing their GPA, having experiences, and great recommendations, which are all things we are looking for,” Eric Goodman from Exxon Mobil said.

The Career Services Center hosted many events held at the university to

prepare students for the fair.

“We did career prep presentations in the college of engineering and the career service center to prepare students for this event,” Associate Director of Career Services Lori Urbanovsky said. “We held workshops on resumes, networking at the career fair and we offered practice interviews which are all still offered for students at Eckhardt Hall, Room 104.”

Before students attend the Career Fair it is recommended they come prepared. Career Services provides a list of companies that will attend each fair prior to the date it is held.

Many companies recommend doing research on the jobs offered to know what the job requires, and this also leaves a good impression with the companies. Business casual is the dress code and it is recommended to come prepared with resumes in hand.

man, to be better, to grow, to lead society, and to do it together.”

Some people might claim these organizations exist solely for individuals’ amusement, but to many these organizations stand for a brotherhood, sisterhood and are support system that is unlike any other.

These organizations not only support their members, but they even help them improve upon themselves.

Many students that come into college struggle with taking responsibility and lack self-confidence. Indira Herrero, of Alpha Sigma Alpha, said by forcing students out of their comfort zone, and placing them into a position of leadership, they can learn about “responsibility, how to manage their time, how to manage a budget” and other various tasks that they will need one day. Individuals like Lopez have their fraternities to thank for allowing them to practice and hone in on their “leadership qualities” and ability to communicate.

These organizations are not only focused on bettering the lives of their

members but also the lives of the community that they are placed in. Sororities such as KD Chi are a community service based organization that take certain needs to heart, in their case they support the American Cancer Society and are looking forward to being a part of Relay for Life this year. KD Chi’s philanthropic pursuit is simply one of many different examples among other Greek organizations.

Joining a Greek organization is not a small decision to make, and members such as Jennifer Ramirez, of KD Chi, would agree.

Ramirez recommends that students “don’t feel rushed, don’t feel pressured… Greek life isn’t for everyone.”

Just because this rush season may be ending soon does not mean that students will no longer have any opportunities to interact with Greek organizations. Many organizations have active social media pages and websites where they post upcoming and past events, many of which allow for nonGreek students to attend.

Greek rush season comes to an end Greek recruting season comes to a close JULIO VALADEZ

Contributing Writer As trifolds close up, speakers turn off and tables are put up, this season of Greek Rush has come to a close. However, this does not mean that any students that were possibly on the fence and missed out should no longer pursue going Greek.

One of the most significant hindrances of joining Greek life has been the poor images portrayed by films and media. To Jake Lopez, of Sigma Chi, a fraternity is, “a group of people who understand what it means to be a

Black Herritage Month through poweful poetry NATHALY ENRIQUEZ

Contributing Writer

The energy and the powerful words of Jaylene Clark Owens resonated with students as they kicked off the month celebrating Black Heritage Month through poetry.

Students and members of the community gathered at the Legend’s Club House on Feb. 5, to enjoy an evening of poetry and gain an opportunity to voice their creativity.

The highly acclaimed poet performed several of her works which had the audience snapping their fingers and nodding in agreement. Her words strung the hearts of many students because it highlighted African-American culture and emphasized social injustice.

“I definitely have a passion for speaking about a lot about social injustice issues, but especially as a black woman I really do enjoy shedding light on issues that impact people of color. I think it’s important for me to do poetry about these subjects because it allows people to think about it and have a discussion about it; and the more people are able to talk to one another the more we can have a better

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Poetry is shared for others to hear understanding of each other,” Owens said.

Through her poetry, attendees were able to grasp a bit of history while also maintaining the good vibes and humor through poetry.

Owens encouraged students to turn to the arts as a form of release, as a way for them to be vocal about what is going on in today’s society and issues that are being ignored.

“I liked how she kept it real about the problems that black women face,” Aliyah Smith, CSCO major, said. “A lot of the topics she brought up are things that are not talked about. It was all so relatable; she was saying exactly

how we felt.”

Students were able to gain some perspective and celebrate African-American traditions through the power of literature.

“My favorite part of the night was the amazing poetry done by Jaylene Clark Owens,” said Myron Harell, Allied Health major. “She made connections that my mother would often remind me of and make sure I remembered; which I wouldn’t listen to because I felt like times are different now.

Black History Month is important because it’s a way to educate others … about the obstacles African Americans had to overcome and endure.”

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Check out 91.1 Meet the hosts of the shows on the one and only radio station in Kingsville SILICIA GARCIA Contributing Writer The hosts of three radio shows had a lot to say about the aspects of operating and airing episodes each week on TAMUK’s radio network – 91.1 FM. “The best thing is getting to showcase the incredible local talent in our area and introducing our listeners to new bands,” Laurie Hoefelmeyer, senior, said of “The SnakePit,” her show about local rock, metal and alternative bands.

“I encourage everyone to tune in and support local,” Hoefelmeyer said.

One obstacle Laurie faces in producing her show is “that it’s hard to contain the wildness of Rock ‘n Roll and put a filter on it. I definitely have to get all of the curse words out of the songs before we go live.”

The show airs from 6 to 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Edgar Vazquez, senior, of “The

Grand Slam” also discussed some of the challenges he’s faced in hosting a show.

“I love talking about movies, shows and video games, so this show gives me the opportunity to express my thoughts/gripes on these subjects.

I’m still learning how to improve and grow; every episode teaches me something to make the next episode better.”

Airing from 4 to 5 p.m. on Fridays, “The Grand Slam” is a group of alike friends who speak on film, TV and video games.

Etta Enow, senior, and Troy Sanchez, junior, host “The Tea,” a show about big events happening in pop culture, celebrity gossip and events happening on campus.

The two hosts say the best thing about having their show is “we get to use our voice as students to help give a point of view in a culture that is similar to our fellow Javelinas. We help promote organizations and events happening on campus, we feel good being able to give a helping hand in promoting.”

Enow encourages students to tune in.

“We hope people tune in to the show and we hope everyone’s point of view is being represented,” Enow said.

Interested in hosting your own show? Contact Etta Enow for more information at etta.enow@students.tamuk. edu.

Life, love, and learning continued from Page 1 “We’re always traveling with soccer and basketball, we’re always traveling when they’re in sports,” Dr. Vela Cordova said.

“We go to the islands on (our) boat and we spend evenings floating on the boat with the boys.”

The annual summer trip to Puerto Rico is something the family looks forward to every year.

Although the Velas encountered hardship, one process that was smooth

With the recent Texas A&M Commerce shooting, campus safety is an issue of which students should be aware.

“We try to stay on top of things that might be broken – doors, locks,” Executive Director of University Housing Thomas Martin said.

“When I talk to parents at Preview Days I tell them the hardest part of my job is protecting their sons and daughters from themselves,” warning that students should not prop open door or allow people to follow them into buildings, he said.

The Texas A&M school system is

working on ideas to help make campuses safer while still making campus a comfortable place.

“We do have cameras at basically all the exits in all of the residence halls.

We want to know who’s coming in and leaving and those cameras have helped us track down some people,” he continued.

Resident advisers are trained for many situations including fires, reporting incidents and active shooter situations, Director of Residence Life Gina Smith said.

“We train them on disciplinary procedures and how to write incident reports,” Smith said. “We have Student Health and Wellness come in and do

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for them was the hiring process at TAMUK, just like Dr. Tuller and Dr. Baker. Dr. Johnson-Vela said TAMUK was advertising for a position and luckily enough another position was open at the same time, allowing the couple be hired together.

“That’s not usually how it happens so easily, so of all the difficulties and obstacles, that was one thing that was actually smooth,” she said.

Their stories of love can remind us this Valentine’s Day that through hardship comes love.

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Dr. Johnson-Vela and Dr. Vela with their four sons.

Staying safe in dorms on campus RONNI REYNA Campus Editor

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some training for them. We have compliance and Title IX do training for us.”

Martin recommends students who live on campus to download the UPD app that a student can use to notify UPD officers if you haven’t made it to a certain destination on time, and a UPD officer will check up to see if you are safe.

Pacience Walker, resident of Lucio Hall, feels safe on campus with the safety precautions already in place.

“Well most of the time we have the campus police here and in order for someone to get into the building they would have to have their key card and they would have to live in the certain building to get in,” Walker said.

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Opinion

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Open your heart and wallet this Valentine’s Day

The South Texan The First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.”

DANIEL GONZALEZ

Contributing Writer

Picture this, Valentine’s Day is approaching and you just spent the last bit of your financial aid on a brandnew Xbox and pay day isn’t for another week.

You want to get that special someone something nice to show them how much you care, but your bank account says otherwise.

Well fear not, with a little creativity The South Texan is a student and thought you can create a memorapublication produced by Texas A&M ble Valentine’s gift.

First and foremost, the starting point University- Kingsville students. The of all gift giving is listening. You need views, opinions and commentary do not necessarily reflect the views of the to know what your person likes and from there, you can create a gift they Texas A&M University system. The will appreciate.

South Texan uses student fees in part Casually ask your Valentine what to publish. The South Texan is part of their favorite snack is or what they the Art, Communications, and Theatre love to eat.

These kinds of questions will help Department (ACT), The Javelina shape the direction you want to take Broadcast Network (JBN), and the Texas your gift in.

Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA).

Now, the first stop needs to be HEB

STAFF Iliana Flores Editor-in-Chief Aryssa Enriquez Managing Editor

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Learn how to create a special Valentine’s Day gift for less. to pick up the snacks.

The candy aisle has nearly every candy this time of the year.

This year I found the candy I needed for my Valentine and a little something for myself for just under five bucks!

My next stop was Target, and while Target is normally a little pricey the front of the store has what’s called, “Dollar Spot.”

This section was full of small Valentines gifts that I picked up and used to make the gift look complete.

My final stop was Hobby Lobby, and this is where the creativity came into action. While browsing the aisles I decided upon a Valentine’s Basket that would look great with all my gifts inside it and wouldn’t cost more than $4.

I took the basket home and using Google images I found some Valen-

tine’s hearts that I could decorate the basket with.

I filled the basket with the candies and small gifts from Target.

I even used some left-over tissue paper from Christmas which helped put together a basket full of items my Valentine would love.

On the day of Valentines be on the lookout for roses on sale towards the end of the day.

Many will be trying to get rid of what they have and you can buy a few for a fair price.

My final piece of advice to all you would-be Valentine’s lovers is to make your gift thoughtful, personal and creative.

Whether your budget is $20 or $20,000, a gift from the heart will never steer you wrong.

Romney ridiculed by republicans

Dylan Dozier Sports Editor Brenda Riojas Opinion Editor Ronni Reyna Campus Editor Calista Reyes Entertainment Editor Jaylin Morales Advertising Manager Reporters Adam Pena Sarah Reyna Gabriella Mastroianni Mark Gutierrez Podcast Host Tom Miller Nicole Morris Adviser Advertising For advertising inquiries, e-mail The South Texan at thesouthtexan@tamuk.edu or call (361) 593-4370.

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Only three presidents have been formally impeached in American history - Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and now Donald Trump, all of whom were acquitted by a failure to convict in the Senate. The outcome of last Wednesday’s vote in the Senate fell largely along party lines; all Democrat and Independent seats in the Senate voted to convict Trump under Article II entailing an obstruction of Congress, while all Republican seats voted to acquit, according to metrics provided by The Washington Post.

However, the vote for Article I entailing an abuse of power made American history marking the first time a senator has voted to remove a president of his own party from power.

GOP Senator Mitt Romney from Utah and Republican Party nominee of the 2012 election against incumbent President Barack Obama cited inexcusable evidence of President Trump’s collusion with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in interfering with the upcoming 2020 presidential election.

“The president did in fact pressure a foreign government to corrupt our

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Mitt Romney’s actions make him a parish in his own party. election process,” Senator Romney said in a speech explaining his reasons for voting against Trump as transcribed by The Atlantic. “And really, corrupting an election process in a democratic republic is about as abusive and egregious an act against the Constitution—and one’s oath—that I can imagine. It’s what autocrats do.”

Romney’s actions in the Senate have quickly made him a pariah in his own party, no small thanks to the culture of hyper party loyalty and tribalism within politics.

Within his own state of Utah, GOP leaders have drafted a resolution to censure Senator Romney.

“RESOLVED that the Utah Republican Party calls on Senator Mitt Romney to in good conscience vigorously support President Trump and his conservative America First agenda or vacate his seat,” reads an excerpt from the resolution that will be presented to the Republican Party state central

committee meeting in Utah on Feb. 29, according to The Salt Lake Tribune.

“A lot of us feel that it’s sort of an embarrassment to our party,” says Republican Brandon Beckham, who drafted and submitted the resolution which has since been co-sponsored by nine other Utah GOP committee members.

Republican Governor of Utah Gary Herbert does not support the resolution, however. “I would not have voted that way, based on my information, what I know, but far be it for me to tell somebody else what they should vote with their information,” said Gov. Herbert in an interview with The Salt Lake Tribune.

Why would they censure him for being true to himself and true to his moral code, to his convictions?

Every time we don’t agree with somebody’s vote or their statement they make, are we going to censure them?

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Opinion

Reduce the cost of your yearly tuition

ILIANA FLORES

Editor-in-Chief

As most of us know, one of the most stressful parts of being a student is paying for college.

Between financial aid, full-time and part-time jobs and whatever other money we can scrounge up, most of us are able to make it work.

Everyone knows that the stress and anxiety to make ends meet real. While Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is one of the more affordable colleges in Texas, that does not mean it is easy to afford.

Thankfully, our university has our back by offering scholarships through Javelina Scholarships.

Near the end of my second year at TAMUK, I began to feel anxious about how I was going to pay for the next year.

I knew two of my scholarships were not renewable and I also knew that financial aid would not offer enough loans for me to cover the cost either. I began searching up scholarships, but there were few that were applicable to my major and also seemed slightly attainable for me to receive.

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Apply for Javelina scholarships, deadline February 15.

In my search for scholarships, I stumbled on TAMUK’s very own scholarship system, Javelina Scholarships.

When I first logged in to the system, I was surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of scholarships offered.

I was used to having to apply to each scholarship individually but the TAMUK system makes it really easy to apply by filling out one general application.

On the general application, you are first asked basic information such as full name, date of birth, marital status, etc. The application will also ask you about what you are involved with on campus, resume, transcript, letter of recommendation and one essay.

With this information the system will automatically submit your application towards whatever scholarships are applicable to you.

Like I said, this process is relatively easy.

But it seems so few students take advantage of this helpful resource.

The summer before my third year, I was notified of a few scholarships I

received because of Javelina Scholarships. However, I was confused for one scholarship I received because I felt I did not meet the criteria.

I decided to call the scholarship director to ensure it was not a mistake and I was basically told that I was the next best candidate since no other applicants completely fit the criteria.

I was shocked but completely grateful.

However, this got me thinking about why more students aren’t applying for these scholarships.

Yes, it was nice to receive extra money, but I know affording college is a struggle for most of us so here, I am encouraging you to take a few hours out of your day to fill out this application.

By the time this issue hits the racks around campus, there will be about two days left before the Feb. 15 deadline for most scholarships on the system hit. Don’t let this discourage you!

The application is pretty easy to fill out and you’d be absolutely crazy not to take advantage of the free money the university is looking to give out.

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Javelina Viewpoints This Week’s Question: “What is your ideal gift to receive on Valentine’s Day?”

Name: Martin Medrano Major: Mechanical Engineering “I’m married, and Valentine’s isn’t as big as it used to be, so I think the best gift I can receive is just getting to be able to spend alone time with my wife.”

Name: Alyssa Maldonado Major: Animal Science “Chocolate covered strawberries are the best gift to receive on Valentine’s.”

Letter to the editor I am writing this economic protest letter because I am fed up with our rigged economic system and fearful that things are only going to get worse soon.

For most of my adult life I have been considered to be in the middle class, but now I consider myself to be just a slave to the corporate tricks and schemes of this messed up country.

I know for a fact that most of my financial problems are NOT my fault.

Why? Because I don’t control the minimum wage laws, I don’t control inequality schemes, I don’t control supply and demand cycles, I don’t write the federal tax laws for this country, etc., etc...

Another reason our country is get-

ting financially messed up is because we have too many monopolies. Like military monopolies, medical monopolies, prison monopolies, technological monopolies, etc....

History shows that monopolies are well-known for reducing wages, controlling consumer prices, controlling slave employee benefits, killing competition, destroying workplace safety, and buying politicians.

Do we need more anti-trust enforcement?

Yes. Do we need more anti-trust laws?

Yes. But what might be even better is if we have a new political and economic system where monopolies can’t be created in the first place.

We need a new system that mostly benefits the middle class, one that helps it to grow and expand and stay healthy and happy all the time.

We don’t need systems or schemes that constantly hurt, attack, diminish and dehumanize the middle class on a regular basis.

The “American Dream” is just a slogan that the wealthy created in order to help keep most of us conditioned, tamed and obedient, (like dogs).

For the most part, The American Dream only exists for the wealthy.

I hope some of you will talk to your family, friends or others about this article.

I encourage everyone to do your own research at the library or online.

Tomas Cantu, a concerned Citizen

Name: Dylan Trevino Major: Special Education EC-12 Certification “Candy or chocolates would be good, but if you’ve been with someone long enough, I’d say a big gift. If you’re barely getting to know someone or if it’s for a friend, I’d say get something small.”

Name: Victoria Reyna Major: Biology “Food, because I can eat that and not flowers. My boyfriend normally takes me out on a date or buys me chocolate.”

Compiled by: Sarah Reyna

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Entertainment

Gretel and Hansel

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CALISTA REYES Entertainment Editor First of all reversing, the iconic title of “Hansel and Gretel” did not make the story more interesting and seemed like a cheap attempt to get attention.

This film was not a horror movie. Its not. If it must be put in a genre it possibly can get away with being called a thriller.

The film had an interesting story and modern twist on the classic fairytale but it fails to scare. The story still follows the classic tale of Gretel and Hansel being lured by the witch in the wood and it doesn’t develop much after that. The scariest thing about this film is its failure to keep the audience

engaged throughout the whole 90 minutes.

Every time the plot had an opportunity to thicken it would fizzle out and lose direction. The story had a lot of loose ends overall. The film is directed by Oz Perkins who was the creator of Netflix’s “I am the pretty thing that lives in the house,” which also failed to captivate audiences in 2016.

However, the coming of age story that is intertwined within the plot was an interesting idea and actress Sofia Lillis delivered a fantastic performance as Gretel.

Alice Kridge also gave a stunning and disturbing performance as the witch. However, Sammy Leakey, who plays Hansel, wasn’t the best choice for the role and it was very simple and underdeveloped.

Another great aspect of the film was

the cinematography which radiated a chilling ambiance. If it wasn’t for the aesthetic created by cinematographer Galo Olivares the film would have suffered an even greater loss.

It seemed the film relied heavily on the set design and costume design to pull it to the finish line. Perhaps this would have been more palatable had it been a short film. Its worth the watch if you want to see something a little different, but for the horror fans out three you might want to skip this one out.

It would have been wise not to advertise it as a horror movie when the substance for a well written and complex horror film was absent. It seems that writers and producers forget that a horror movie is much more than jump scares and a scary antagonist. Bottom line is that if a “scary” movie fails to scare it did not do its job.

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Adulting 101: How to actually self care A guide to putting yourself first ANNALISA PERALES Contributing Writer Okay guys, although it is only the beginning of the semester; there may be some out there who are already stressing out about classes and exams.

While stressing and freaking out about grades is a normal college student habit, there are times that we may have to remind ourselves that self-care is important.

Although we may already do simple self-care tasks such as eating and keeping up with personal hygiene; it doesn’t necessarily mean we are fully taking care of ourselves the way we should.

As college students, it is easy to get caught up in the world of classes, work and family which makes it difficult to remember that not only is our physical health important but our mental and social health are as well.

One basic task that could be done is

Photo from mindfulness.org starting the habit of getting at least six-toeight hours of sleep each night.

Although it may be hard with studying for exams, working long hours each day, or even making sure everything at home with the family is done; a good amount of sleep is important as it helps us function properly.

Now although junk food and caffeine are part of what keep college students’ spirits alive, another self-care tip is proper nutrition and a careful intake of caffeine and sugar as our bodies need natural nutrients and vitamins to thrive.

A big way we can take care of ourselves is simply taking part in exercise and engaging in physical activity 30 minutes a day for at least three-to-five days a week as it helps decrease stress levels.

Another way to decrease stress levels in physical activity could be just simply taking a stroll around campus, stretching, deep breathing exercises or meditating as it not only destresses you, but helps build self-awareness.

Now, although physical health is important it is also necessary for many to stay healthy socially as being around

friends and socializing keeps us mentally healthy as well. Once in a while, it’s nice to catch up with roommates or friends and go out for lunch, attend a study group session, or even join a student organization in order to make friends.

Always remember although grades, family and work are important aspects of our lives it is always important to take care of ourselves first.

So, take breaks in between studying and feeding the kiddos, drink plenty of water, walk with friends, and remember your self-care is important, too.

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Students’ eye on the Irene Ryan Texas A&M UniversityKingsville performing arts students nominated for Irene Ryan awards DIANA IBARRA Contributing Writer Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) welcomes Texas A&M University-Kingsville performing arts students this spring with Irene Ryan nominations and Musical Theatre Initiative (MTI) participants.

This February, 13 TAMUK theatre students will travel to Abilene, Texas, to attend KCACTF. Out of the 13 students who competed through acting on stage or behind the scenes, Laurie Guajadro Hoefelmeyer, Gage Roberts and Etta Georgette Enow are competing for the Irene-Ryan Acting Scholarship, which provides honor and financial assistance to student performers who wish to continue their thespian education.

Along with the Irene Ryan nominees, Rachel Pulido, Jackson D. M. Lewis and Devyn Hamblin joined the MTI competition. This event allows students to pursue musical theatre in particular. If their singing voice along with character portrayal impresses the panel of judges, then they may also be given financial aid in their musical endeavors.

KCACTF offers an array of opportunities for actors, makeup artists, set designers, and even amateur playwrights. Within the workshops

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Pictured left to right are Irene Ryan Acting nominees Laurie Guajardo Hoefelmeyer, Lexi Lacour and Gage Roberts. themselves, festival participants can establish relationships with respectable individuals who work within esteemed theatres such as The Majestic Theatre, currently hosting The Phantom of the Opera, located in midtown Manhattan, N.Y. Workshops are led by professional theatre hands and actors who mentor students in techniques in regards to backstage leadership, technical ambience and on-stage portrayal, which includes on-stage combat.

“This is my third time going, and my third time competing,” Hoefelmeyer, communications major, said.

For the past two years, Hoefelmey-

er has competed for the Irene-Ryan Scholarship and although has tasted defeat, refuses to backdown and kindles the fire within her thespian soul.

Because this is Hoefelmeyer’s senior year, this year’s festival has the returning Irene-Ryan nominee laying everything out on the line.

“I am a veteran, this is going to be my last time,” she said.

With her bittersweet curtain call inching nearer, Hoefelmeyer’s determination and willpower may not go unnoticed.

KCACTF opportunities are not limited to just students. Director, producer,

and playwright Corey Ranson is a Performing Arts Professor at TAMUK. His most recent play, Gravity received the excellence in Storytelling and Support of New Works award at the State level KCACTF. “…it [KCACTF] brings college theatre together with those in the professional theatre world,” Ranson said.“It is not a competition, it’s a celebration of college theatre and how students can move into the other realms.”

For all the years Ranson has worked at TAMUK, he has done just that; given theatre program students a map to the spotlight awaiting them on stage.

SOUTH 77 is rocking South Texas with their rhythms Local band plans to take the music scene by storm CARLOS GONZALEZ Contributing Writer South 77 is a local Kingsville band that consists of TAMUK students who have a passion to play and make music together.

The band includes Orly Zepeda (Guitar/Vocals), Adam Gonzalez (Steel-Guitar/Vocals), Sammy Guerra Jr. (Bass/Harmonica/Vocals) and Matthew Macias (Drums/Vocals).

Some of the band members say they are a Rock and Country band, but they play whatever they feel like and it works for them so far.These friends met while helping a local Corpus Christi band set-up for a gig and immediately had a great connection over their favorite type of music and desire for a band of their own.

Little did they know that the dream band they had always wanted was forming right before them, thus South 77 was born.

“The band gets along very well, we are practically brothers from another mother,” Zepeda said.

The band has been performing together for a year.

“We’ve been playing together at least two times a month since last February and plan on doing so until we die,” Macias said.

Gonzalez said the band has a clear vision.

“As a band we stand for originality and real musicality. We want to impress the musicians in the crowd as well as the friends who have seen us progress,” he said.

This fun and energetic band loves their fans so much they often pull them on stage to sing along or dance.

“They like to interact with the crowd and make jokes. One time Orly Zepeda grabbed one of his friends while playing on stage to get the crowd dancing,” big fan Miranda Delagarza said.

The band likes to be real and keep to their roots with the songs they choose to perform and try to have fun on stage with the crowd. Since they have been playing together they have gotten a following in Bishop, Kingsville and New Braunfels.

South 77 plans to secure bigger gigs and to have their first EP album out later this year.

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Throwback game set for Saturday. Javelinas to battle the Dustdevils JACQUELINE BARRERA Contributing Writer

TAMUK basketball is ready to roll out the vintage uniforms and run up that scoreboard.

As Javelina hoops prepares to tip off in style, the men’s and women’s basketball teams will face Texas A&M International University, Feb. 15, in the 2nd annual “Throwback” game. The Blue and Gold will represent the legacy and tradition dating back to the days of A&I.

The women’s team will tip off at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s team beginning at 4 p.m., at the Steinke Physical Education Center (SPEC).

Michael Madrid, head women’s basketball coach, encourages alumni to attend these games which will build a strong base within the women’s basketball program.

“I am super excited for this year’s throwback game,” Madrid said.

“Hopefully by getting more alumni to attend the throwback game, they will see how hard we play and will start coming to other games as well.”

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Throwback game slated for Saturday.

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Softball continues winning Three wins picked up at Henderson State DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor

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Tre Flowers slams it home.

Comeback curbed in 65-72 loss Javelinas defeat Rattlers, battle in Hilltopper loss DAVID TELLEZ Sports Reporter

The TAMUK basketball team picked up a Lone Star Conference win against St. Mary’s on Thursday before falling to the St. Edward’s Hilltoppers.

On Thursday night in Kingsville, the Javelina Men’s Basketball team cruised into their 4th win in a row by taking down the Rattlers of St. Mary’s in result of multiple players stepping up on offense and the team’s determination and hustle on the defensive side of the floor.

The Rattlers came out swinging on the Javelinas by gaining a commanding 10-1 lead but were able to respond with a 10-2 run of their own and take the lead back half-way through the first half with a lay-up by Senior Daniel Servo.

Once the Blue and Gold took the lead, they ran away and never looked back. Servo was able to help extend with four points and a steal later in the

half. Adding on to the lead was Senior John Mouton who contributed 5 points in the first half as well as a block in the final moments of game play the Missouri City native also had a game-high 13 points to go along with 9 rebounds.

The second half was no different for the Javelinas as they continued to show their dominance over their opponent. Although the rattlers were able to cut the deficit to just two points with 12 minutes left to play, the men in blue and gold were able to hold them off with senior John Mayer helping out with 5 points in the second half along with 7 rebounds total for the game.

The second half also saw the Javelinas boost their free-throw percentage from 57 to about 71 from the line which helped them gain advantage.

Head Coach Johnny Estelle applauded the whole team’s tenacity and energy.

“We usually have a consistent group of guys who perform every night but everyone on the team battled and gave us something different,” Estelle said.

“This time of year can be tough because of injuries and what not, but the

passion they play with and help try to win for this university, it’s way bigger than basketball and it’s good to see them get rewarded.”

Estelle also addressed the teams early 10-1 deficit.

“I feel we get a little nervous on offense sometimes but we were able to start making shots and made some good stops which propelled us into taking the lead and holding it.”

The team’s leading scorer John Moutan also praised the overall team effort.

“We played together as a unit and we guarded the whole game. We started off slow but everyone came in and gave us energy and we were able to come out with the win.”

The Blue and Gold basketball team put together a comeback that sliced an 18-point deficit to one, but fell to the No. 8 St. Edward’s Hilltoppers 83-76.

Ten seconds into regulation, Tre Flowers kicked off scoring action with a two-handed slam. The Hilltoppers

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The No.2 Javelina softball team went 3-1 over the weekend at the McGhee-Hawkins Invitational, extending their record to 9-1.

Day one in Arkadelphia saw the Blue and Gold pick up their seventh victory of 2020 with a 6-1 victory over Ouachita Baptist before collecting their first defeat in an 8-1 loss to Mississippi College. TAMUK returned to winning form on Sunday with decisive victories over Christian Brothers University (CBU) and Henderson State University (HSU), 6-0 and 9-0, respectively.

Catcher Matisen Onofrei kicked things off against CBU with a two-run rocket over the centerfield wall. Halfan-inning later, CBU answered on a wild throw and a fielder’s choice, tying the score at 2-2.

In the third, Onofrei drove a ground ball to short, allowing sophomore Amber Reyes to cross the plate and pick up the 3-2 lead for the Javelinas. Reyes would score again in the fourth after stealing second and coming across following a gapper by junior Loren Kelly.

Sophomore Jory Cervantes sealed CBU’s fate with a two-run line drive to center.

Senior Breanna Smith would pick her fourth win of the season, giving up only two hits after the second inning.

The San Antonio-native threw all seven innings, walking only three batters and fanning four.

Kelly led the attack at the plate, racking up three hits in five at-bats and driving in one run. Onofrie went 1-3 with a homerun and three RBI’s.

In an interview with Javelina Athletics, coach Craig Nicholson praised his team’s defensive efforts.

“Our pitching and defense were really good today. We stranded some runners early in game one, but then were able to have some good at-bats with runners in scoring position late in both games,” Nicholson said.

The first four innings against Henderson State showed off a pitching

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Women battle in conference St. Mary’s, St. Edward’s best Javelinas in Kingsville DAVID TELLEZ Sports Reporter The Javelina women played a strong first-half of basketball last week, but could not find the winning combination against Lone Star Conference foes, St. Mary’s and St. Edward’s.

The first quarter was highlighted by Junior Anastacia Mickens who scored seven of the Javelinas 11 points which helped them gain a 11-8 lead over St. Marys. In the second quarter, freshman Madison Lucas started off the scoring by nailing a three-pointer 4 minutes into the quarter. However, the Javelinas struggled to make quality stops on the defensive side of the floor and the Rattlers were able to get going.

The Rattler’s pulled away early by going up 28-17, but they were able to relinquish some of the deficit which included two three-pointers from George West Native Bridget Upton and a layup by Mickens.

St. Mary’s finished the second quarter by out-scoring the Blue and Gold 22-13 and gave the Rattler’s a 30-24 lead going into half time.

The pinnacle of the third was the continued great play of Mickens who contributed seven of the teams nine points, but the Blue and Gold were still in a 42-33 deficit to end the third quarter. Although the Javelinas outscored the Rattler’s 13-15 in the final quarter, it was not enough to put them on top as they fell 48-55.

Although the ladies did not come out victorious, Head Coach Michael Madrid took some positive notes from this game.

“All night our young ladies played hard and our defense put us back into

position where we could win the game but unfortunately we just had a few turnovers late in the game,” Madrid said. After the game, leading scorers Upton and Mickens were proud of their teammates and how they played.

Upton, contributed 12 points along with four rebounds.

“I was really happy how we executed on defense especially late in the game and I thought Anastacia really stepped up very well,” Upton said.

Mickens, had a career high with 23 points.

“Our defense was great in the second half of the game, offensively we had great looks, but they just did not go in. We will only get better from here,” Mickens said.

“We’ll go over film tonight to see if we need to make any changes or to see if they are doing anything different from last time we played them.” Madrid said.

Despite a strong first half, the TAMUK women’s basketball team fell 7852 to the Hilltoppers of St. Edward’s University.

St. Edwards captured the momentum early, blasting off on a 12-point run. Ten of those points came off the hand of guard Charli Becker.

18 seconds after Becker hit her last bucket of the run, redshirt senior Angelica Wall put the Javelinas on the board. Wall’s jumper catalyzed the host’s first run of the game. The 13-point hot streak saw contributions from four Javelinas.

Mickens kept the scoring alive with a layup at the 5:33 mark. With three minutes remaining in the first period, forward Daisah Purnell hit a triple to cut the visitor’s advantage to 12-

Throwback Continued from Page 8 Johnny Estelle, head men’s basketball coach, feels equally enthusiastic about this year’s throwback game.

“We are all one school, we are all Javelinas,” he said. “Every time we have a chance to host a home event, it is a great opportunity for all of our campus to support our university.”

Both teams feel there is something more to represent than just themselves.

Texas A&I brought heart and commitment, which will always be remembered, understanding there would be no future without the past.

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Sophomore guard Bridget Upton and senior guard Chauncey Thomas said the support given by faculty, fans and alumni is important.

“Seeing fans and alumni in the stands is exciting because it feeds into our energy as a team,” Upton said. “To know that they built this program first, and made TAMUK, TAMUK.” Thomas agreed.

“The foundation laid by the A&I alumni is inspiring to the boys,” Thomas said. “We are all one family, we are all Javelinas that bleed blue and gold.”

Both teams encourage Javelina Nation to come out and support the Hogs at the throwback game.

Women battle Continued on Page 11 Loren Kelly picks up a hit for the Hogs.

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After leaving runners in scoring position in the second, third and fourth innings, the Javelinas loaded the bases in the fifth and called on junior Anastasia Leibas. Leibas slapped a Texas-leaguer into right, allowing Reyes and pinch-runner Anika Barbosa to cross the plate. Onofrei followed with a double, sending sophomore Yvonne Castillo home and giving TAMUK the three-run lead. Belton-native Sydney Andrews scored the inning’s final run on a Cervantes groundout, extending the Javelina lead to 4-0.

Kelly catalyzed a Blue and Gold ral-

Madison Lucas commands the court.

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ly in the seventh, swatting a single, stealing a base and scoring TAMUK’s fifth run on an HSU-error. The Javelinas loaded the bases, and junior Claire Chernosky ripped her first career grand slam over the right-centerfield wall.

Saidi Castillo only allowed four hits in her third win of 2020, allowing no runs and striking out six.

Leibas was perfect at the plate, going 3-3 with two RBI’s and a walk.

Chernosky, Onofrei and first-baseman Makenzie Mays each added two hits of their own.

The Javelinas return to action on Valentine’s Day in Tuscon, Ariz., where they will take on the Wolves of Western Oregon at 10 a.m. before a 12:30 p.m. matchup with the Bisons of Dixie State.

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Splitting victories Division-I matches test tennis squad ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Managing Editor After splitting matches against Division 1 opponents last week, the Texas A&M University-Kingsville women’s tennis team is looking back at both outings as a learning experience.

The Javelinas defeated Prairie View A&M, 5-2, last Monday and fell to Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 7-0, two days later, prompting head coach Autumn Wollenzien to dive beyond wins and losses.

“Although they both were Division I teams, they were two different levels,” she said. “Both teams are quite successful in their respective conferences. PVAMU taught us a lot about the improvements we need to make in doubles. TAMUCC historically has been the strongest team in the Southland Conference. Both teams bring out a competitiveness that does not require us to place pressure on our side of the court. They allow us to play freely at this point in the season, which is always a great thing. Because at the end

Sports of the match you can truly assess where the changes you made in the off-season are working and not working.”

Stephanie Baerman, who defeated Anette Lira from Prairie View (6-2) and fell to Maria Maldonado (4-6), echoed the sentiment.

The San Antonio native embraces the ability to play free during these pre-seasons matches and said it would pay dividends down the line.

“We go into those matches, especially D1 matches, as if we have nothing to lose,” she said. “I think that’s when we play our best tennis because we are out there playing free; we don’t have anything on our minds - pressure wise.

I think it helps us with our confidence and mentally because we go out there and we can see like how we are able to play and when we get to our D2 opponents I can say that we are not as scared, or have that much pressure because we know what we are capable of and how we can play and we trust each other as a team.”

For others on the team, the matches feel different and, in some cases, much tougher.

“Both of those matches, so it shows that these seasons are going to be competitive,” Valerie Ruiz said. “You definitely feel the difference in the pace of the ball and the movement. Whenever you play against better teams like that, it raises your level, so it makes you want to practice harder and gives you more confidence for D2 matches.”

The Javelinas are not done with their tour against Division 1 opponents, as they prepare for an upcoming match against UTRGV on Feb 22.

By that time, 16 days would have passed since their last match, leav-

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Valerie Ruiz serves a Panther opponent. ing plenty of time to not only work on match preparation, but working themselves into match shape with a tough road schedule, featuring matches at MSU Denver on Feb. 29 and CSU-Pueblo a day later.

“Our coach talked to us about staying really focused and improving our conditioning,” Ruiz said. “We are also preparing for Colorado matches and altitude is going to be different, so we have to be more prepared for that.”

The match up against UTRGV might

be a favorable one as the Vaqueros are 0-6 on the season.

Wollenzien is eager to get back out on the court and see how her team has progressed.

“We are looking forward to that match,” she said. “It will be another good one, especially for us. Again, we can play freely, and we know with the information that we’ve gathered from these last two matches, we will be better equipped to go in with a lot of confidence.”

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John Mike Rodriguez struck out six Aggies. Photo courtesy of Javelina Athletics.

games in Lawton DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor

The TAMUK baseball team picked up their fourth and fifth wins over the weekend and lost their first pairing of 2020 on Monday in Lawton, Okla.

Game one of Sunday’s doubleheader was a glorified batting practice for the Javelinas who scored 20 runs on 13 hits.

Junior Giancarlo Servin jump-started the run parade with a three-run rocket over the left field wall. An inning later, senior Kohl Ullman crossed the plate on a Dillon Turney-error, extending the Javelina lead to 4-0.

A seven-run rally was sparked by catcher Cameron Melcher, who drove in teammate Seth Spinn on a fielder’s choice grounder. With the bases loaded, Ullman dropped a gapper into left-center, plating Melcher and Port Lavaca-native Steven Bonuz. Ullman’s double was followed by a sacrifice fly from senior Aldo Buendia.

Ullman scored the next run on a wild throw to second, stemming from a double steal involving himself and teammate Austin De Leon. De Leon reached third and came home on a double from sophomore Matthew Stary.

Stary scored the rally’s final run on another Cameron error, setting the score at 11-0.

The host’s only run came off a third inning sacrifice fly by Jayce Clem.

Melcher swatted his first home run of the season at the top of the fourth, catalyzing an eight-run rally. De Leon drove in two runs in the following atbat and crossed the plate on a Spinn single to right. Stary beat a wild pitch’s return to the plate before Spinn scored on a Servin sacrifice fly, closing the rally.

The onslaught’s final run was a product of a Spinn double that crossed teammate Rey Chapa.

Spinn led the attack, picking up four hits and reaching the plate three times. Servin had a team-high 4 RBI’s.

Melcher followed closely behind, driving in three runs.

Despite a kinetic offensive performance, Head Coach Jason Gonzales praised the Blue and Gold’s performance on the bump.

“I really liked the way we pitched in both games,” Gonzales said. “Every pitcher dominated the zone today and our hitters continuously put pressure on them all day. It was good to get two wins in very tough weather.”

Junior John Mike Rodriguez allowed only one run in his six innings on the bump, fanning six.

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Women battle Continued from Page 9 straight jumpers from sophomore Bridget Upton cut the Hilltopper lead to one. Mickens hit the go-ahead jumper with 30 seconds left to play in the frame, giving the host team their first advantage of the outing.

The Hilltoppers got things going in the second period with a 6-0 run that gave them an 18-13 advantage.

San Angelo-native Bria-Anna Soliz broke the second-quarter ice for the Blue and Gold at the free-throw line after being hacked on an in-bound play.

Mickens followed Soliz’s visit to the line with a layup, cutting the Hilltopper lead to 18-17.

With their advantage at one and 4:23 to go in the first half, the Hilltoppers began a 12-point scoring streak that would go unanswered until Upton scored four points in the last few seconds of the half.

Up 30-20 at the beginning of the

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Kohl Ullman faces off with an Aggie pitcher.

TAMUK picked up their fifth victory of 2020 in Saturday’s second contest.

The Blue and Gold jumped out early thanks to a double from redshirt junior Will Arnold that crossed Servin and De Leon. Cameron cut into the Javelina lead in the next inning on a ground from Beau Williams.

The Hogs swiped two more runs in the top of the second to pad their lead, the first coming on a sacrifice fly to right from De Leon that scored redshirt junior Hayden Fails, while another double steal, this time from Spinn at first and Ullman at third, brought in the second.

The Aggies would score twice in the fourth to tie the game at 4-4.

Arnold snagged the TAMUK lead in the top of the fifth, sending Servin home on a single. Servin mirrored his classmate with a single of his own into right in the top of the seventh to score De Leon. A sacrifice fly to right from Melcher followed by a single to center from Damian Rodriguez in the ninth

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third period, Hilltopper guard Fairen Sutton hit a pair of triples, extending their lead to 16. A strong offensive attack kept the advantage in the hands of the Hilltoppers for the duration of the third, the largest lead being 22. A five-point effort by TAMUK cut their deficit down to 54-37 at the end of the third-quarter.

The final period of regulation was all St. Mary’s. A 24-point frame from the visitors led to a 29-point advantage with 2:20 left in action. A freethrow from Madison Lucas and an Upton-jumper brought the final score to 78-52.

Mickens and Upton each dropped a dozen points a-piece, leading TAMUK in the scoring column. Mickens and Treazure Mouton led the Blue and Gold on the boards with 6 and 5 rebounds, respectively.

The Javelinas return to LSC-action on Feb. 15 with a homestand against Texas A&M International for the annual throwback game.

Daniel Severo catches hangtime.

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set the line score at 8-4 before sophomore Matthew Sessler threw a scoreless ninth to secure his first save of the season.

Game three was played Monday morning and saw the Javelinas lose a small lead en route to a 7-3 loss. Monday’s loss was their first of the season.

The Javelinas held a 2-1 over the Aggies going into the bottom of the seventh before the hosts connected for five runs.

Gonzales was pleased with the series’ win, but disappointed with the omission of a knockout blow.

“Overall, we’re pleased to be able to take the series win in some unfavorable weather conditions, but we have to learn how to finish somebody when we have them down,” Gonzales said.

“We now have a short week of work and have to get ready for a very good Lubbock Christian team this weekend.”

The Javelinas return to LSC-action with a four-game series against LSCfoe Lubbock Christian. The series is set for Feb. 14 to 16 at Nolan Ryan Field in Kingsville.

responded swiftly with a 9-0 run.

Flowers would break the Javelinas from their scoring lull, sinking his first attempt from beyond the arc.

Hilltopper Corey Shervill followed Flowers with a three-pointer of his own, but sophomore Will Chayer quickly answered from three-point land, cutting the St. Edward’s advantage to 12-8. The four-point deficit would be the shortest lead of the half for the Hilltoppers.

St. Edwards’s strung together an 8-2 run that led to a 20-10, Hilltopper advantage at the 15-minute mark. Strong defense by both teams kept the scoreboard still for two minutes, but the dry spell was broken by a jumper from junior Dayante McClellan. A three-point play from Chauncey Thomas closed the Javelina deficit to 21-15, but the visitors spent the next three minutes stringing together a 10-3 run that extended their advantage to 31-18.

Flowers and teammate Daniel Severo piled up the next six points for the home team, cutting the deficit to 31-24.

The Hilltoppers would command the last six-and-a-half minutes of first half action, outscoring the Blue and Gold 21-7.

Down 52-31, the Javelinas got on the board first in the second half with a free throw from Chayer and a Severo-layup. The opponents split the next

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two-and-a-half minutes, 12 points evenly, the Hilltoppers holding the lead at 58-40.

In the following five minutes, the visitors would score 10 of the next 18 points. A Flowers’ jumper at the 11:29mark jumped off a Javelina run that saw the hosts score 17 unanswered points and close the Hilltopper lead to 66-65.

Flowers scored 10 during the 17-0 run and was helped out by senior Rashon Thomas and Chayer who added 5 and 2 points, respectively.

A layup from Hilltopper Ryan Garza ended the host’s run with seven-anda-half left to play in regulation. The ensuing 12-3 run by the Hilltoppers extended their advantage to 78-68.

Severo answered for the Blue and Gold, sinking two at the penalty line.

John Mouton added a layup 30 seconds later, cutting the Hilltopper lead to 78-72. A layup by August Hass and three penalty shots sealed the deal for St. Edward’s.

Four Javelinas placed double digits in the scoring column. Flowers led the offensive attack with 19 points, shooting 100 percent from the foul line. Severo added 18 of his own and also had a perfect night from the line sinking all eight of his attempts. Rashon and Chauncey Thomas helped out with 13 and 12 points, respectively.

The Javelinas hope to rebound on Feb. 15 in their home stand against Texas A&M International.

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Email: residencelife@tamuk.edu Phone: 361-593-3419

Lucio Hall, Office 119, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202

We are cutting our rates in Lucio and Mesquite Village West for all current students that renew their Housing Agreement. Our rates will now be cut between $500 and $600 a year! Remember you pay NO utility costs when you live on campus.

MARTIN HALL $2,300 PER SEMESTER

LYNCH HALL $2,500 PER SEMESTER LUCIO HALL & MESQUITE VILLAGE WEST $3,200 or $3,400 PER SEMESTER