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Since mid-July, the university has been experiencing problems with the air conditioning along with an ongoing mold issue in the Department of Art, Communications and Theatre (ACT), and several other buildings on campus. it happens,” Associate Pro-

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The sound of crushing gravel underneath the sneakers of musicians resonates in the hot Texas air. The Javelina Marching Band gathers around a voice new to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) community. The musicians listen respectfully to the new Interim Associate Director of Bands Dr. Amy Bovin as she prepares them for the day’s practice.

Bovin’s journey started in the fourth grade when she chose her primary instrument. Despite her mother wanting her to play saxophone, Bovin found a sneaky way to

fessor Jesus De La Rosa said. “It’s been here since 2008. This is the most it has happened.”

TAMUK’s campus is cooled by chilled water and when temperatures increase during the summer, so do the mold issues in some facilities. ACT has been speaking and working with TAMUK’s Physical Plant Department to make sure everything is cleaned up the best that it can be until they can resolve the larger issue with the cooling.

The university is working to correct the issue.

“We are currently in the process of repairing and replacing those chillers

and their components,” Director of Marketing and Communication Adriana Garza said.

The university is workmold and air conditioning problem in certain areas ulty push for these matters to be addressed quickly “The ongoing pandemnation-wide supply chain disruptions that are impacting most areas of construction and maintenance,” Garza said. “As a result, we are unable to give a projected completion date for the Central Plant 1 repairs at this

time.” students have been personally affected by the situation. The growing mold has caused professors like De La Rosa to experience headaches, throat problems and other health issues. Adjunct Professor Omar Antonio Gonzalez has also encountered an ing many of his personal belongings.

“The items that were covered in mold included two work aprons, an art portfolio, a camera bag, books, large pieces of per!""#0+1)%&!$&&'

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Memorial Student Union Building ballroom, closing an almost year-long course for the professors.

During the ceremony professors were recognized and congratulated virtually by TAMUK Provost Dr. Lou Reinisch and A&M’s Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic

instead.

“She put down saxochoice,” Bovin said. “The paper was already signed, so when I got to school the next day all my friends

“This course consists of 25 online modules that are divided into blocks. The veloping a good learning environment for students, the second block focuses on active learning, the third block focuses on inspiring inquiry and life-

sheet that my mom already signed and switched From there, Bovin’s musical path unfolded. She attended the University of Connecticut (UConn) and completed a B.A. in Arts and a B.S. in Education. After teaching for two years she went back to UConn and became the a Master’s in music and instrumental conducting.

Throughout her educational career she learned every instrument she could. Bovin believes that it is important to understand and relate to her ent instruments and be the best educator that she can be.

“The hardest part was

On Aug.23, several Texas A&M University Kingsville professors received the Association of College and University Educators

The Javelina Marching Band practicing outside the Javelina Stadium

the senioritis that lasted the 12 years of my education,” Bovin said. “You get your senioritis and just having the ambition and the motivation to keep going. I knew what my goal was, I wanted to be a college band director and a college music professor.

I knew the work that was in front of me, and I knew what I needed to do.”

Last year Bovin was in Utah doing post-doctoral research working with the local schools in the area while finishing up her term as President of Connecticut Music Educator

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block is on course design,” ACUE Academic Director Cindy Blackwell said.

After completing each block, professors would collaborate and work together in discussion and implementation of course material.

success and that’s why ACUE exists,” Blackwell said.

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Soil Science Labratory renamed The Soil Science Lab at Texas A&M University-Kingsville has been a name change to honor alumnus C. F. “Dick” Schendel.

informative for Javelina Nation.

Not only will there be a new Editor-in-Chief, but familiar faces will join the

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As the fall semester begins, a new era of journalists will be enhancing the student media outlet at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Ronni Reyna is the new Editor-in-Chief of The South Texan and Luis Briseno is the new manager of KTAI 91.1 FM. “The start of a fall semester brings many changes, including at the university student-led newspaper, The South Texan. This semester we are welcoming a new Editor-in-Chief, Ronni Reyna. Reyna is a journalism major who has quickly risen through the editorial ranks at the

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Luis Briseno

Gabriella Mastroianni

Dylan Sanchez

Rae Martinez

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newspaper because of her skill, leadership and tenacity. She has plans to continue the successful legacy at The South Texan,” Adviser of The South Texan Nicole Perez Morris said.

Reyna, a junior with a double major in Communications-Journalism and Political Science, will begin her tenure as Editor-in-Chief in Fall of

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Susan Cortez

2021 and replaces Aryssa Enriquez. Enriquez will continue to be a part of

want to be able to give them the opportunity and experience we have

Marketing Manager.

“My plan as Editor-in-Chief is to continue the legacy and tradition of greatness here at The South Texan. I want to train our incoming editors and reporters to be the best journalists they can be. I

I plan on being the best I ing whatever it takes to produce quality content faculty,” Reyna said.

Reyna plans to ensure The South Texan remains relevant, entertaining and

Rae Martinez and Susan Cortez began their new roles as Opinion Editor, Entertainment Editor and Digital Editor, respectively. Sarah Reyna was promoted to Senior Reporter.

Gabriella Mastroianni will move up to Managing Editor, Jacqueline Barrera will serve as Campus Editor and Dylan Sanchez will remain Sports Editor.

“We have made numerous changes to The South Texan, and each one of them has raised the bar to excellence. I’m excited to see Reyna’s leadership unfold in her new role, and how the new editors will change the dynamic of the paper,” Enriquez said.

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With more than 40 organizations and free prizes up for grabs, the students of Javelina Nation were provided the full experience of campus life.

Texas A&M University - Kingsville (TAMUK)

ties gathered hundreds of students at the 2021 tion Fair on Aug. 25, at

member of TAMUK Chi Alpha, said the organization fair is a great way to interact with students.

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Ballrooms.

The event promoted how students can become members of several student organizations and tips on how to stay involved with campus life.

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and make new friends who love or can come to love Jesus just as much as we have,” Williams said. “We want and hope to live life with one another. Our purpose of attending this organization fair is to allow others to grow in their faith.

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Rodeo team members showcasing their accolades.

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-nalist for many of them.

“I was trying to decide what type of position I really saw myself in,” Bovin said. “There the big sea in the bigger universities, and there the smaller sea in the smaller universities, and this was something in the middle.”

Bovin had various routes she wanted to pursue, music education and working on research, or working with ensembles, but being at TAMUK Bovin is able to do both. ing from a very strong music education background that I think is

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in the fall with a Bacheagement and a minor in Communications. riquez is spending her last semester as an un-

Moncada said. “We are one of the largest marching bands in the country that is comprised almost completely of music majors who will one day teach music in public

these future educators tremendously.”

After becoming a member of the Javelina Marching Band (JMB), Bovin felt welcomed by the students, faculty and

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dergraduate utilizing her business classes to help launch a new sponsorship program for the now combined student media operations, The South Texan and KTAIThe South Texan to more than a dozen awards last year while navigating a

ple,” Bovin said. “They are just so nice and so kind.”

Bovin continues to learn about the culture grew up with as well and is overwhelmed by how welcoming and respectful everyone has been since her arrival.

“I am excited to see what she has in store for the JMB, and I wish her the best time here,” musaid.

Back at the marching in the tower over her new band; the JMB at the ready for her next command and eager to marching season will take them.

pandemic ensuring The South Texan was one of only a few student-operated newspapers publishing in 2020 and 2021,” Morris said

We hope to let students know that they are not alone, especially knowing students can range in Having that support and love is what Chi Alpha can give others.”

Many students who attended the organization fair were surprised to learn how many resources TAMUK provides for their students.

Nadia Canales, psychology major, said she was stunned to learn about the numerous ways to get involved on campus.

“My friends and I decided to attend the fair as a last-minute decision because we had never attended one in previous years. It was honestly surprising to learn about the organizations and ways to involve yourself on campus,” Canales said. “Little did I know how much insight I would gather from this event.” were thrilled with the number of students that attended the fair.

Jacqueline Zamora, a member of the French club, said they are al-

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Javelina Sapphires pose for a picture by their booth.

ways looking forward to recruiting new members.

“Our purpose is to promote, acquire, represent, illuminate and share the French culture, essentially spelling out the word Paris. We host fundraisers, celebrate French holidays, host bake sales and enjoy movie nights that relate back to the French culture,” Zamora said.

“You do not need to know French to join our

club as we always welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a member. That is one reason we love to be part of campus events because we are able to attract a larger audience and get involved with students.”

TAMUK remains committed to educating students on more ways to become involved with student organizations along with the campus community.

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through a grant from the National Association vided though the A&M wide though the A&M “The primary focus of the course is for our faculty to be exposed to egies in the classroom and the opportunity was made possible by a grant from the system and they were able to nationally recognized credential for professional development and ing opportunity that our faculty were able to take advantage of,” Associate Vice President for AcaGoswami said.

Professors who

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Dr. Jaya Goswami speaks to ACUE faculty

Jones, who served as the Faculty Facilitator.

“We are exceptionally proud of them because not only did they go through this year-long course over and above everything else that they do but during one of the toughest years in their professional careers, during the pandemic,” Jaya Goswami said.

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-sonal artwork and the list goes on,” Gonzalez said.

The items that were bagged and left in his planation or response by the university for days, Gonzalez said.

The mold has also affected some areas more than others, some faculty cannot work in their classrooms. Another isment is an ongoing air conditioning outage.

can engage the students better. I am better prepared and can also incorporate their feedback,” -

light of their career, I still learn new things. I was able to implement some practices that were good to me and do them very

course took commitment and determination to complete. tion program has been renewed to certify more TAMUK faculty with the strategic course. dent success then why are we here? This is one very strong way of supporting that mantra, that goal that we have, that all of us have students,

was able to change some of the things I was doing to include more students, and my students who I practiced this with

our students to succeed, and so this is one way that we are helping that happen,” Jaya Goswami concluded.

mission have been relocated because of this issue. tention in class because

“I worry more about my students. Concentration levels probably for both professors and students are challenged,”

of Teacher and Bilincourse was reinforcement to the practices he had already been implementing in his classroom.

summer issues with a welcome guide for new

their learning.”

His biggest take away was knowing everyone can become a better teacher regardless of experience.

“This [course] is very amazing because the ent strategies, because

Brown said. being hot than anything been me to the point where I worry about what I wear just to feel comfortable,” senior Communications Theatre student Julian Castaneda said.

Professors who have stayed in their humid classrooms are concerned for the wellbeing of their students and their attentiveness.

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regardsponse to the issue.

“I would say the issue falls more towards the university rather than the individual department. The fact that it took a whole week to respond to ‘essentially myself is concerning,” Gonzalez said.

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Based on the true story in Texas, the Peacock miniseries Dr. Death created a new fear for its audience.

The story begins in Dallas when young and optimistic Dr. Christopher Duntsch begins operating at Dallas Medical.

While Duntsch seems to be knowledgeable and well-liked, things are not always what they seem.

When consistent mistakes are caught by fellow doctors Randall derson, they begin their to get Duntsch’s license revoked.

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Dr. Death ries, Duntsch’s life story is shown from how he became a doctor to all the terrifying deaths and “mishaps” he made while earning that title.

Kirby are working with Prosecutor Michelle Shughart to stop him, to cause more damage to patients rather than helping them.

The miniseries can become addicting as you get pulled into the horror and craziness it has be some moments that feel as if they drag on, it can be said that many of the scenes are important to the story.

While there is a good story, the acting plays a part as well as Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater play a superb duo that almost seems like the iconic good cop, bad cop scenario.

Baldwin, playing the more the reasonable of the duo, shows his determination in catching Duntsch as well as the portrayal of a concerned medical practitioner not wanting to see patients go through so much pain.

As there is a serious character, it is only right that there is a sarcastic know-it-all by his side which was the perfect role for Slater to portray.

Screenshot from streaming app Peacock.

With all the seriousness that goes on, Slater gives you the laughs you need while taking everything in. Although the laughs are needed, he knows how to portray the serious role of a doctor wanting to make things right for the

many patients who were wronged.

One performance that made the show yet creeped me out was the performance of Dr. Death himself, who is played

by Joshua Jackson. While playing Duntsch, Jackson was able to portray

the many sides his character, whether it be a nice guy, a manipulator or an egotistical doctor.

If you like crime or medical shows or would like to know more about the true story of Dr. Death, the miniseries can be found on Peacock.

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Yesterday, Starbucks added the brand-new Apple Crisp Macchiato to their fall menu.

Personally, I am not a fan of their seasonal drinks, but as a self-proseur, I was intrigued.

I am not one to stray away from my usual Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, but as a fall fanatic, the Apple Crisp Macchiato was calling my name and there was no way I was not going to answer.

Upon reading positive reviews from other individuals, I expected this drink to be mouthInstead, I was met with complete and utter disappointment.

Starbucks achieved its goal of putting fall

in a beverage as you can actually taste it, but it is not the good kind and it is also not something I would want to drink again.

This liquid refreshment was not what I imagined it to be. sip, I was met with an overpowering amount of cinnamon and an underwhelming amount of Don’t let the subtleness of the apple syrup fool you, it leaves a strong and unpleasant aftertaste. Putting the other ingredients aside, necessarily milky. It almost felt as if I was only drinking milk and sugar.

Truthfully, I am not a fan of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) either, but if I could only choose one of the two to drink for the rest of my life, I would go with the PSL without a doubt.

Notably, even after you have mixed the drink, bits of the apple

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Rae Martinez disappointed by Apple Crisp Macchiato.

syrup, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sink to the bottom so when you are taking your last sip, everything that was left over comes back up at ish it.

Overall, I give this drink a 4/10. It is no surprise to note that it could be improved.

If Starbucks could refrain from adding too much of the sweet ingredients, I would give it another chance.

Although this drink was just released, it will only be on the menu for a limited time, so try it before it goes back to the vault.

You can buy these drinks at both Kingsville locations, the Student Union Building (SUB)

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If I could describe love, the dictionary would hate me for knowing so many words.

A hopeless romantic would be left speechless over my word placement. A love song would have no match for my melody.

If I could describe love,

fairytales would be left without magic. Completely tasteless.

A painter’s canvas would be left white, no color would be too bright or too powerful to paint anything. A puzzle with all its pieces would still be incomplete.

If I could describe love, he’d know that this isn’t

a dictionary would still know more words than me and a puzzle would always be complete with all its pieces.

Love would know that poetry is my only love language, and that describing love would describe him. Endless poems like this.

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Smartwatches have become a viral trend recently, with devices such as the Apple Watch proving popular amongst students and with those prices being insanely high for us college students, is there an Watch EW1 is a customizable and water-resistant smartwatch that tracks your health and fordable. watch on Amazon, I was pretty skeptical about how it would perform compared to other popafter wearing it for two months, it has exceeded my expectations. Not only does it appear high quality to the casual eye, but the watch also functions with minimum issues; I was able to see music and start workouts straight from the smartwatch. Since it pairs with any smartphone via its

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app, you can check your progress and change your settings according to your personal needs.

The watch can track your sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, the function I am most impressed with is its 5 ATM water-resistance feature. I was able to wear it swimming multiple times without the watch slowing down or malfunctioning. Granted, I swam in a pool that was not more than 6 feet deep, so be aware of its depth limitations. Also, the battery life is perfect for someone with a busy schedule. I was able to use the watch for multiple days before I had to charge it and, when I did, it charged up incredibly fast.

On the other hand, some features are not

available on this model.

For instance, you cannot respond to phone calls or text messages, only dismiss them.Also, since it pairs via Bluetooth, you have to be a certain distance away from your phone to use all of the available features.

In the end, the blood pressure monitor was the only feature that proved disappointing as it gave inaccurate readings sometimes.

Smart Watch EW1 gives its consumers plenty of features ranging from aesthetics to function options while remaining in a lower-price range.

Although this product unexpectedly got kicked from Amazon, you can various colors on Lets$43.99.

How to Adult: Preparing for Hurricane Season

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Meteorologists predicted a possible hurricane strike this week.

Whether it will happen or not, it is important that you stay prepared.

While hurricane season is still with us, it is important that you continue to stay prepared.

Plan ahead. Decide who you’re going to be with or where you’re going before the hurricane hits, make sure you’re some place safe.

Buy extra food for emergencies so that you

won’t have to go out during the storm but refrain from getting excessive food as there are other people who may need some as well. Try to buy food that does not need to be refrigerated in case of a power outage.

Stock up on supplies teries, candles, matches, mosquito repellent and other things you feel you might need. Ensure that the matches stay dry or else they will not work. ready should anything harm you or your loved ones.

Make sure you charge all your devices and buy portable chargers in case the power goes out. It is important that you keep your phones charged to call for help if needed.

Keep important docu-

ments safe, put them in storage bags and store them in a place where water won’t get it.

If you have pets outside, bring them inside.

Make sure you have enough food and water for them. If there are any owner-less animals in your neighborhood, take them in for the entirety of the storm to prevent harm.

Make sure you have the contact information of vet clinics in case there are any animals that need help.

Last, but certainly not least, keep watching the news or listening to the radio for updates on the hurricane.

For more information, you can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

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Once a Javelina, always a Javelina. No matter the status of the individual, this community always holds a special place in the hearts of all who have come through it. This could not be even more true for the likes of Hall of Famer Darrell Green.

Green, accompanied

by Pro Football Hall of Fame Youth Ambassador Iman McFarland, returned to Kingsville for a day to do what he has done since his post-playing days, and that is giving back to the less fortunate. The event consisted of 20 vendors, food and games for the

kids, back-to-school supplies, health screenings and COVID-19 vaccines for the Kingsville community.

“This is where everything started for me. This is where I became a man.

I am grateful for what I gained here, and you must care about people and when you leave and get some goods, you must come back and share with them,” Green said.

Green’s program, Strong Youth Strong Community, is sponsored by Superior Health and it supports communities like Kingsville, making sure the kids understand that there is someone that cares who can help talk

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The fall semester for sports at TAMUK will have a heavy emphasis on normalcy. The COVID-19 last year saw teams compete under an unusual schedule.

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Darrell Green speaking to the Kingsville community.

about health, wellness, and mental health. The focus is to help kids and their families be successful. The combination of its resources help communities.

The organization has been around for about seven to eight years and has been to 30 cities.

Green, who graduated from then Texas A&I (now currently Texas A&M Kingsville), visited the Douglass Youth Center in Kingsville on Aug.

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Javelina football players having fun in the streets.

this journey those years ago and has teamed up with Superior HealthPlan to focus on Kids’

Coach Salinas and Coach Estelle on the march with student athletes.

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health, wellness, and the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine due to the recent pandemic.

The cameras were rolling, and phones were snapping pictures from every angle of the march and Green as well. Locals from the city showed up with their children, and merchandise to sign.

Head Football Coach Michael Salinas and the Javelina Football team were also on the scene as they and members of the community marched in the early morning in support of the foundation. Tevita Mounga, one of the Javelinas senior leaders this year, participated in the march and even had the chance to speak with Green.

“The opportunity to meet a Hall of Famer like Darrell Green is huge and to also be of some aid to his cause here doesn’t get much better than that,” Mounga said.

“He has so much wisdom in the game and on life that makes this experience all the better.”

Before the event, Green spoke to the entire team before a practice the day before the event. Coach Salinas let Green speak for an hour on his experiences here at Kingsville and the NFL and let his players see what greatness can come out of TAMUK. “It was great to have Darrell Green on Campus last week. He is one of the NFL’s Top 100 and we really enjoyed having him visit with our players” Salinas said.

Green attended college here in 1980 and round selection in the NFL draft .Green went on to play 19 seasons for the Washington Redskins (now Washington Football Team) from 1983 to 2002. He won two Superbowl Championships, made seven pro-bowl appearances, and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 2008.

“I’m a pro football player and hall of famer,” Green said. “I can draw a crowd and I have Well, what are you supposed to do with things that are in your hands?

You are supposed to serve people with them and at the end of the day that is all we are trying to do.”

softball saw the addition of volleyball and football added to the spring schedule. Tanya Allen and her team participated in a 14-game season ending on March 30 in the LSC tournament to Angelo State after going 12-0 in the regular season. Now, with a regular 28 game season being held in the fall once again, Allen has high expectations for her team.

“My expectations for this season are high. We have set a team goal to reach the NCAA Regional tournament,” Allen said. “In order to do that, we will need to be at the top of the LSC and do well in our non-conference matches. It will be tough, but I am conwhat it takes to reach

our goal.”

The preseason polls have the Javelinas ranked third in the conference, the highest its ever been ranked, and the top of this conference and NCAA. On the gridiron, Head Coach Michael Salinas is 10-game season since arriving in spring 2020.

Last spring, Salinas and the football team had to compete in only two games of competition against Midwestern and University of Texas-Permian Basin, both ending in losses. With the return of the fall season, the Hogs have been hard at work to prepare for Saginaw Valley State on Sept. 4.

Neal Lahue is ready for competition.

“This is my third time back in Kingsville and I’m just excited to see these guys have a shot at a full season. I love the way our kids are working right now and coaching wise I’m just excited for the opportunity,” Lahue said.

Competition for the volleyball team begins Sept. 3 in San Angelo at Invitational and footSept. 11 against Western Oregon.

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The 2021 fall season sees a return to action for all fall sports and that means football is back.

The full 10-game schedule will be open to all as full capacity returns this year but for those who feel at risk, the games can be viewed at home.

This year, the athletic department partnered with the Corpus Christi news channel KRIS 6 to broadcast every home game.

“As a Javelina alumnus I am very excited to televise Hoggie football,” Alan Harwell, sports director for KRIS 6, told Javelina Athletics. “This will give fans who are unable to attend in person a chance to watch the games in the comfort of their own home.”

In addition to this new way to catch your is still the option to stream the game with the Javelina Sports Network presented by Mendoza’s Pharmacy as part of the continued partnership with the LSC Digital Network and BlueFrame Technology. This still gives

Hog fans the option to watch their Javelinas on the go.

“I think our partnership with KRIS 6 News televising our home games is good for the people in the surrounding area. We have some supporters that may not be able to make it out to Javelina Stadium but will have an opportunity to tune into KRIS 6 and watch us play,” Salinas said. “The partnership with K6 is huge.

It will allow more people to get a chance to be viewers and supporters of the team and university.”

11 against Western Oregon in the second game of the season. Game number four, the Hogs will host Texas A&M Commerce on Sept. 25, which is Family Fiesta Day, sponsored by Radiology Associates.

Game six will see Lincoln travel from California to take on the Javelinas on First Responders Appreciation Day, Oct. 16. And game eight will be a rematch from the spring against West Texas A&M on Homecoming weekend. of the regular season will be another spring rematch against University of Texas-Permian Basin, Nov. 13. All games will be hosted at 7 p.m.

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tion may mean people once hesitant to get the

honestly, I believe I have not retained much from most of my classes. However, I did learn that when struggling academically,

maintaining my mental health was key to academic success.

Self-care is one of the most important aspects of our lives that we must maintain if we want to live happily, healthy and successfully.

It’s easy for us students to get caught up in classes, work, outside activities and whatever responsibilities that we must tend to.

But we must remind ourselves that we must make the time to take care of ourselves.

For instance, I’ve created a daily self-care roufeeling relaxed, nurtured

and cared for.

I wake up, spend time with my dog and cat, workout, complete my skin care routine, and take my time getting dressed and prepping for the day.

On either Sunday or Monday nights, I take a soothing bath with a new scented bath bomb, light candles and sip some hot tea to calm my mind for the week that will unfold.

However, self-care doesn’t only have to be about taking a bath or working out, it can be about whatever it is that centers one’s mind and brings inner peace. For

nails done, playing video games, hanging out with friends, etc.

Remember, self-care is more than important, it’s essential, and keeping up with it is key.

It sounds easier said than done, but once

out a set time or day to dedicate to self-care, it becomes easier to make time.

If your past academic year was like mine, let’s both vow to make a change for the better this semester, academically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally.

of the vaccine may change their minds.

As the death toll across America continues to

the vaccine, we hope that FDA approval will

Online dating: Is it worth it?

get more Americans vaccinated.

America, with almost 190 million adults vaccinated, still has an alarming number of people dying from the virus.

With almost 650,000 deaths and still rising,

Wearing a mask is not cowardice, getting a vaccine is not fear, it’s being respectful to others and not wanting the world to shut down once again.

The Delta variant of this deadly virus has only shown us more how much we need this

As we launch into a fresh semester we launch into new classes, jobs, friendships and even romances.

Meeting new faces can be hard, especial!"#"$%"& ly now '&"()* with the !"#$#%$& pandemic '(#)%* going on.

For some of us, meeting people in person has always been

Bumble anyone of age can showcase themselves to the world around them simply through a device.

These apps are primarily created with the intent to promote relationships, whether that’s romantic or platonic.

However, this begs the

to modern technology we have other popular options.

With the creation of apps like Tinder and

There’s no one way of meeting new people.

I know plenty of people who have met their

Our social and economic systems need big changes.

Maybe when a person mum wage job application, he or she should be given a “CEO” Job history information sheet, that shows that his/her

have basic information

own more than three

like: What is your IQ lev-

more than three limou-

What percentage of taxes do you pay every

-

mind: Is online dating a viable option if wanting one, or should we stick with traditional meet Here’s

the

answer:

vaccine.

It has been shown in countries that mandate vaccines and masks that death rates and cases

a screen and congrats to them because it seems to be going well, even more so than others who have met in person.

On the other hand, I know plenty of people who have found nothing but trouble and disappointment using online dating apps.

Apps, such as Tinder and Bumble, are just one big gambling game.

You test your luck and go all in with the mindset of whatever happens, happens.

When trying out online dating apps, my advice to you is to go in sons. The same goes for

“traditional” dating.

People you meet in person could want different types of relationships than you do and that’s okay.

If you really think about it, online dating could be seen as a way to pass time.

Some of us get bored and what better way to cure your boredom than sign up for an app to talk to complete strangers that’s somewhat a joke.

To sum it up, is online Yes, as long as you jump into it with an open mind the same way you would in person. Who knows, maybe of your life.

If the vaccine is fully mandated federally, it

much like polio and even chicken pox.

This could potentially lead to herd immunity in America.

With hopes of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to be FDA approved we must ask ourselves what is the right thing to do for

Is it more patriotic to hide behind your freedom or wear a mask in public places for the

Have you ever bribed a politician or made

your spouse and busi-

This information sheet could/should be asked of every CEO and or political candidate before every election.

Good Idea!

That’s my

opinion,

you have pathological What percent of your

to be a CEO / owner / Do you own more than

help to show if the CEO

information sheet would

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