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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
The South Texan
Volume 93, Issue 15
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Black Heritage Month Kickoff Unity Walk, Multicultural Event begins celebration of Black Heritage Month
DARCY RAMIREZ Editor-in-Chief February is not only a month full of love and the celebration of relationships but it is also a time to commemorate Black Heritage. On Feb. 4, Texas A&M University-Kingsville kicked off Black Heritage Month, also known as African American History Month, with the Unity Walk along University Boulevard and followed up with a Multicultural Event held at the pavillion. Students, faculty and staff members participated in Unity Walk to symbolize the collaboration and unification of cultures and beliefs. Members from Unity, Student Activities, PEP Talk (Peer Education Program) and the Association of Indian Students all walked along University
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T-shirts that were passed out during the Multicultural Kickoff event.
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Student, faculty and staff members participating in the Unity Walk, part of the Muticultural Kickoff event honoring Black Heritage Month. Boulevard hand in hand while the TAMUK Dhol Tasha Drummers played on. “I think this is what they’re [the university] looking to establish, they want to make it a common theme to where we have these events where we can all come together and actually show the different cultures we have here,” Alberto Oliveira III, secretary of Unity Club, said. Unity Club promotes and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters. At the pavillion, Unity and the Association of Indian Students promoted their organizations, PEP TALK informed students about upcoming events like GYT (Get Yourself Tested), and t-shirts were given to students. PEP Talk members informed passersby on how to be safe and healthy on campus. The organization educated students and the community about safe sex, dealing with alcohol, drowsy driving, drunk driving and harassment. “I think [this event] is a good idea because if you don’t inform someone then they will never know. They’ll never be like ‘oh I could’ve prevented that mistake if only I had known.’ So we should tell them now,” Alexander Soliz, a public relations officer for PEP Talk, said. Throughout the month of February other events like A Taste of Culture
on Feb. 7 at the Turner/Bishop Dining Hall, the Tunnel of Oppression on Feb. 12 to 14 in the Memorial Student Union Building, and Step Afrika on Feb. 25 in the Jones Auditorium will allow the university to pay tribute to Black Heritage. And although Unity Walk and the Multicultural Kickoff was meant to celebrate the beginning of Black Heritage month, Student Activities believed it would be a great way to showcase more than one specific culture.
“Representing different cultures is like representing ourselves and who we are, so it’s very good to see so many people come in and they participated in this culture at the university so it’s good to have various cultures, and to show them, and get a chance to display [them] to the whole community,” Shweta Kudale, an electrical engineering graduate student and vice president of the Dhol Tasha Drummers, said.
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Spring 2019 All-Major Career Fair held at TAMUK
Room filled with Job and Internship Opportunities for TAMUK Students ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Campus Editor
Texas A&M University-Kingsville is dedicated to helping students accomplish their goals and provide them with the best opportunities possible. On Thursday, Jan. 31, the student union ballrooms echoed with opportunities. Several well-known companies such as Exxon, Citgo, IBC Bank, among other major businesses, participated in the annual All-Major Career Fair. The event, hosted by Career Services, invites all undergraduate and graduate students to seek opportunities and meet possible employers. With more than 60 companies attending the event, the career fair offered an opportunity to all majors. Corporations and companies are willing to provide both internships and full-time job opportunities to individuals who show the most potential. Some businesses hosted next day interviews, providing distinct job opportunities. “This is a really good opportunity; there’s a lot of different companies here that can help you gain exposure. Maybe you don’t get an interview today, but perhaps tomorrow they might give you the opportunity. Career Services helped me prepare and get my information organized for this event,” said Sameera Vutukuru, Computer Science major.
Career Services’ goal is to empower students to achieve personal growth and develop lifelong career success habits, while simultaneously being able to support Javelina alumni employers. Alumni working for Exxon and AWC Inc. were able to make an appearance at TAMUK’s career fair. “We try to place graduating students in the oil field service industry. Over the years we have had good luck hiring TAMUK graduates. Interacting and meeting students is always interesting…” said Scot Rhoden, FESCO Petroleum Engineer Corporate Recruiter. Polishing your resume and cover letter, improving your interviewing skills, and making memorable impressions are all skills students can acquire at Career Services, located in Eckhardt Hall. “I prepared by waking up early and kind of dressing to impress. I talked to Career Services, printed out like 12 copies of my resume and looked up the companies that would be here. I hope to gain a lot of experience and get information for internships,” said Jennifer Garcia, General Business major
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Students talking to AWC Inc. employees.
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Students waiting to speak to employers.
French Club Resurrected Sleeping French Club returns and is looking to be more JOSUE VILLAREAL Reporter Students can expect to see more French culture on campus, now that the French Club has been revived. The Texas A&M University Kingsville French Club meets at 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the conference room, by the Blue Room, in Sam Fore Hall. In 1983, Dr. Jaqueline Thomas established the French Club and would go on to sponsor it for 30 years. After the club briefly went dormant, Dr. Thomas has sparked a new interest by bringing it back. “We’re hoping to compliment what I do in the classroom,” Dr. Thomas began, “bring French culture to campus, and celebrate things that are celebrated in France.” With not just a passion for the language, but the culture as a whole, the French Club wants to spread the language of France and its beauty, influence and importance. “I really want the French Club to expand to more people,” said President of the French Club Hunter Pena. “It’ll bring people together.” The French Club has several fundraisers planned, as well as one already in the books. A recent taco sale met their expectations. Members also have a French movie night in the works, as well as romantic boxes to be sold for Valentine’s
Day.“It’ll have little French cookies, and a little French saying in it that you can give your significant other,” Pena said. The club stresses the beauty of the language and its romance. The French culture inspires them to want to spread it to as many other students as they possibly can. “I think the more cultured you are, it shows a lot of character, diversity, and is a very useful thing to have under your belt,” said Historian of the French Club Amber Badger. Above all, the French Club wants students to know they are a group of people who want students to come and have fun with a culture and language that is worth learning about. “We’re all very friendly here, and we’re open to new ideas, and new perspectives here,” Pena said.
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Hunt for the Goldilocks Performance
Over 65 years of Children’s Theater ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Campus Editor
For more than five decades, TAMUK’s theater department has brought laughter into the hearts of many children within the Kingsville community. This year was no exception as the play written by Dylan Martin Mendoza, “Hunt for the Goldilocks,” had several laughing and having a good time during the show. The traditional “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” folktale is now being told through Goldilocks’s perspective giving a whole new spin to the popular story. Papa Mayor hosts a town meeting in which he addresses the town’s issues when suddenly the hunt for Goldilocks begins and takes the audience into an unexpected adventure. The heart-warming spin-off revolves around the themes of acceptance and appreciation towards one another. The cast projected charisma and color, often interacting with the audience to help find Goldilocks. The engaging play is an original piece, directed by Payton Howell and Ashley Salinas. “Well, this was my first time direct-
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Annual Children’s Theater performance on Sunday,Feb 3. ing, it’s a whole new experience. My favorite scene was the picnic scene. I just think the characters bring a lot of good energy and have a great dynamic. Ultimately, I’m glad I was able to grow in theater,” said Howell, the technical director. The cast had three weeks to prepare and execute a great show for the children. “Hunt for the Goldilocks” was performed for three consecutive days
starting Feb. 3 with the last performance Feb. 5. “As our first show comes to an end I feel happiness. It was a really good show and the characters all did great. I think once we get the children in here the place will go crazy. If we can make adults laugh, then we can make children laugh. My favorite scene is the ending, ‘cause everyone is having a good time and Goldilocks gets accept-
ed,” said Salinas, the acting director. The cast did a great job bringing the characters to life , and managed to create a spirited performance for all to be able to enjoy. “I thought the play was funny and down to Earth. I like how they gave a spin to the original story of Goldilocks. It’s cute for the children and it gives a positive message of acceptance,” said Bethany Nieto, an accounting major.
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Check up on your roommates Their mental health is in your hands
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.” The South Texan is a student publication produced by Texas A&M University- Kingsville students. The views, opinions and commentary do not necessarily reflect the views of the Texas A&M University system. The South Texan uses student fees in part to publish. The South Texan is part of the Art, Communications, and Theatre Department (ACT), The Javelina Broadcast Network (JBN), and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA).
STAFF Darcy Ramirez Editor-in-Chief Iliana Flores Managing Editor Aryssa Enriquez Campus Editor C.R. Neal Editorial Editor Colby Sims Sports Editor Jaylin Morales Advertising Manager
KELBY SPRINKLES Reporter There are several concerns that arise while preparing to live with a roommate in college: What if they get on my nerves? What if I get on their nerves? Who will bring a coffeemaker? Do I even want to share my coffeemaker? It is common for college students to be anxious about how the person they are going to live with could positively or negatively affect their lives. It is less common, however, for college students to be concerned about the state of their roommates’ mental health. Amid making new friends, dealing with difficult professors and the overall chaos that is college, who has time to make sure their roommate is going to class? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is the most common health issue faced by college students. The likelihood that one of your friends, romantic interests or roommates is suffering from depression is remarkably high. “Research shows that nearly 1 in 5
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university students are affected with anxiety or depression,” as stated by theconversation.com. So why does our roommates’ mental health not top our list of concerns? By agreeing to live with another person, one is accepting the responsibility of paying attention. The dangerous difference between a high school student and a college student experiencing depression is that the college student is alone. “Many students also deal with loneliness – in fact over 62 percent of college students in a 2017 survey by the American College Health Association (ACHA) said they felt ‘very lonely’ within the last 12 months. It’s also normal to feel a sense of loss and mourn childhood. Even though many students go home for holidays and summer break, it takes a while to reconcile
the fact that you’re now an adult,” says affordablecollegesonline.org. A high school student struggling with depression is more likely to have a support system. They can rely on their parents, siblings and school faculty to recognize their symptoms. People will notice if something is amiss. A college student does not have this degree of visibility. Their battle can go unnoticed for a very long time. Their bedroom may grow messier, their homework unattended, and their laundry unwashed without a single person realizing theses changes in behavior. The most attentive family members can only notice so much via Facetime. Therefore, it is your responsibility, as a roommate, to pay attention to yours. You may unknowingly be the only person who has the opportunity to recognize that they need help.
The Notorious NCAA
Reporters Josue Villarreal Ashley Gonzalez Aaron Monreal Kelby Sprinkles Hector Landin Adam Pena Zachariah Wilson Photographer Amanda DeFrees
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College roommates enjoying each other’s company
C.R. NEAL Editorial Editor The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has faced continued criticism for their business practices. Some people believe student-athletes should be compensated for playing, while others argue they should not even receive athletic scholarships to attend academic institutions. While this argument is important, a far more insidious practice falls under the radar. Between 1900 and 1905, 45 college football players died from injuries during play. In response to this, President Theodore Roosevelt gathered Ivy League presidents and coaches to discuss ways to make the sport safer. From these meetings the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAA) was formed. Chancellor James Roscoe Day of
Syracuse University spoke on the organization’s priorities at the annual conference in 1909. “The lives of the students must not be sacrificed to a sport. Athletic sports must be selected with strict regard to the safety of those practicing them. It must be remembered that the sport is not the end. It is incidental to another end far more important. We lose sight of both the purpose and the proportion when we sacrifice the student to the sport,” Day said. In 1910, the IAA changed its name to the NCAA. That’s not the only thing that changed. The NCAA no longer believes that students must not be sacrificed for sport. In 2011, Derek Sheely died from a traumatic brain injury sustained while playing football at NCAA Division Three Frostburg University. The trauma was so severe doctors asked his parents if he had been in a car accident. While the coaches and university told his parents Sheely’s death was a freak accident, an anonymous letter from a teammate told a different story. The letter claimed that Sheely’s death was preventable, and on the hands of the coaching and training staff. The anonymous teammate was later identified and testified under oath that his claims were valid. Sheely’s mother filed a suit against
the NCAA claiming that it had a duty to protect her son. “The NCAA denies that it has a legal duty to protect student-athletes,” the organization wrote in a court filing. On the same page of that document, the NCAA admitted, “that a founding purpose was to protect student-athletes.” To make matters worse, the NCAA has refused to investigate Sheely’s death despite numerous requests from the Sheelys. Sheely’s father spoke about this in an interview with CBS. “See if a player signs an autograph and gets paid, and all of the sudden the NCAA will have 20 people investigating that thing. But player well-being? Then it’s only guidelines,” he said. An important thing to note is that Frostburg’s head coach Tom Rogish, who could and should be held responsible for Sheely’s death, is still coaching in the NCAA. Rogish is now assistant coach at the California University of Pennsylvania. If there is a student-athlete at Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) who is suffering at the hands of an abusive coach, the NCAA will not help you. However, there is an entire student body and various law enforcement agencies that can. We will believe you.
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Go fund yourself Trump
No one wants to pay for your wall
ADAM PENA Reporter In recent memory, fewer phrases have been more significant, controversial and memorable than many of President Donald J. Trump’s campaign slogans. These include such phrases “Make America Great Again” and “Build the wall.” On both sides of the political spectrum, conservative or liberal, you will be hard pressed to find an individual without at least some form of an opinion on Trump’s presidency or the proposed border wall. Regardless of one’s support or resistance to the long-promised wall, it is hard to deny that the wall is not only a dividing barrier physically, but one that also serves to broaden the gap between prevalent political ideologies. “Mexico will pay for the wall!” tweeted then Republican Presidential Nominee Trump on Sept. 1, 2016. This
was a bold claim that has since stuck and become a rallying cry for many of his dedicated supporters. However, as nearly anyone with at least a passing knowledge of politics will tell you, very rarely will things go as planned. In response to Trump’s promises, Mexico has repeatedly denied paying for the proposed wall, according to Politico. “It is evident that we have some differences with the new government of the United States, like the topic of the wall, that Mexico of course will not pay,” then President Enrique Peña Nieto was quoted as saying during a press conference in early 2017. What does this mean for the United States and dreams of a border wall? Some, including Trump himself over Twitter, have cited the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) signed into law on Nov. 30, 2018, which restructures the former North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), as a solution. However, this doesn’t include any provisions about allocating funds from Mexico directly to any wall-building projects. If Mexico isn’t paying for the wall, then who is? Trump’s hopes for the completion of the wall through USMCA are predicated on the idea that under the new trade act, economic activity in the United States will be stimulated, bringing in larger amounts of tax revenue which would allow
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Trump supporters at a Florida rally in 2016 the government to fund the wall in its entirety. The problem for Trump’s promises is that this money isn’t coming directly from Mexico, nor has the Mexican government agreed to any provisions under USMCA that would filter Mexican funding directly into the border wall project, according to The New York Times. Liberty Vittert, a statistician published by Fox News, has estimated the border wall project at costing approximately $25 billion, a far cry from the $20.6 million collected by the GoFundMe donation pool titled “We the People Will Build the Wall.” Such an astronomically high number seems almost incomprehensible, and American
taxpayers will ultimately shoulder the financial burden, sharing many similarities with the ambitious GoFundMe. For a fraction of $25 billion, America can invest in education reform that allows public school teachers the material and equipment needed to create safe, effective learning environments for children. We can repair essential infrastructure including roads and piping systems to avoid a repeat of Flint, Michigan’s ongoing water crisis because of aging lead water pipes. It is ultimately unclear then, the true value of a new wall on the southern border, when the cracks are beginning to show in our own walls.
Man on the Street This Week’s Question:
What did you think of the Super Bowl halftime show?
Name: Kylie McIntosh Major: English “I didn’t watch it, but I heard it was a catastrophe. I actually boycott the Super Bowl, I don’t think the NFL does a good job at properly punishing their players that are charged with abuse, and they are ineffective at treating concussions.”
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Name: Benjamin Ortiz Major: Animal Science/Vet Tech “I thought it was decent. The performance was good. I was watching it at a watch party for my organization and it felt like air being let of a tire when that Spongebob thing happened. Everyone was so excited and so happy, then you find out it’s Travis Scott. I think ‘Sicko Mode’ is going to be hated for years after this. They had a really golden opportunity to target a younger audience by honoring the creator, but they really dropped the ball on it.”
Name: America Quintero Major: Communications “I thought it wasn’t as good as other halftime shows. It didn’t have as many elements as performances like Katy Perry’s or Lady Gaga’s. It was a little underwhelming for me. Something that was very controversial there was the addition of Spongebob. Some were expecting it and it didn’t happen. Adam Levine has a good voice, but it wasn’t a memorable performance.”
Name: Katherine Villarreal Major: Education “I thought it was boring, overdone and insulting to those that had a platform and not wanting to indulge in it. Adam Levine taking his shirt off to bored fans couldn’t help the disappointment that people had for this year’s game. It was like the final nail in the football that deflated everyone’s expectations.”
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Lady Javelinas fall to Texanns Women’s basketball team falls to Tarelton State on Throwback Day Hector Landin Sports Reporter
For the first time in nearly two decades, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) was transformed into Texas A&I on the hardwood for one night only on Throwback Day. The Lady Javelinas (8-11, 5-7) hosted the Texanns of Tarleton State on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Gil E. Steinke Physical Education Center (SPEC) on the campus of Texas A&M Kingsville in Lone Star Conference play. Unfortunately, from the tip off, the momentum favored the visitors from Stephenville, Texas. The Texanns jumped out to an early 10-0 lead in the opening minutes of the first quarter before the Javelinas earned their first basket courtesy of an andone from Danielle Meador (Corpus Christi, Texas). The Javelinas would try and regain their composure in the first quarter, but the overwhelming Texanns would have a 24-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Lady Javelinas would fight till the end of the first half, but would find themselves down 46-25 heading into the locker
room after the slow opening start on their home court. Lead by Kaylee Allen of Tarleton State, the Texanns continued their dominance into the second half as they outscored TAMUK, 38-30 in the second half to win the game 84-55. The leaders for the Lady Javelinas were Danielle Meador with 12 points and 5 rebounds, Brynae Thompson (Houston, Texas) with 10 points, and Bri-Anna Soliz with 9 points and 3 rebounds. After the game, assistant coach DJ Slifer shared his thoughts on the game. “We didn’t execute our game plan, so they kind of got on us early. They were too comfortable the whole game,” he said. And senior guard, Kristina Kana (Mont Belvieu, Texas) talked about the mindset of the team moving forward from the loss. “We just have to learn from this game and move forward with playing more as a team and facing the adversity that comes our way,” she said. “The season is a marathon so we have to keep pushing because we are at the second half of it (conference schedule).”
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Bri-Anna Soliz shooting a free throw for the Javelinas.
Javelinas fall at Houston Winter Invitational The Javelinas look to repeat success from last year
Colby Sims Sports Editor
Baseball is back in Lone Star Conference (LSC) play and the Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) baseball team started off the season at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Astros. The Javelinas started off their season at the Houston Winter Invitational on Feb. 1 against St. Cloud State. The Javelinas are coming off a big season last year with a regional tournament win and a College World
Series appearance. The Javelinas began slow and went down 2-0 by the third. St Cloud then pushed their lead to 7-0 in the 8th inning. Before the end of the game the Javelinas managed to put a couple runs on the board, courtesy of an RBI double from Giancarlo Servin. The Javelinas ended up losing, 7-2. Day two of the of the Winter Invitational, the Javelinas faced No. 20 Central Missouri. The offensive bats improved and the Javelinas scored six runs in the game with two RBIs from pinch hitter Austin De Leon. However, six runs were not enough
as Missouri Central put up 11 runs in the game and the Javelinas lost, 11-6. The final day of the Houston Winter Invitational the Javelinas took on Arkansas Tech. The Javelinas scored 11 runs in the game and had big offensive performances from Kohl Ullman, Manny Laredo and Seth Spinn. Ullman and Laredo each had three RBIs in the game and Spinn added two of his own. But, 11 runs ended up not being enough as Arkansas Tech had the hotter bats and the Javelinas lost, 13-11. When asked about the tournament Junior outfielder Dax McCleary said the team started off slow.
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Junior Dax McCleary preparing to bunt.
“We started off slow, but we plan on getting back on track, it’s early in the season and we will improve every week,” he said. The Javelinas will look to return to their winning ways on Feb. 7 against Newman during the Alpine 4-Him Classic in Cleburne, Texas. Javelina fans are excited about the team’s season, especially considering last year’s performance. “We were so close...this next one is our year, we have a lot of fresh legs,” said Patricia Gerragauch, a Kingsville native about the Javelinas’ historic season last year.
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Javelinas dogpile.
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Powerlifter cleaning.
Getting fit in new ‘Power Hour’ class AARON MONREAL Sports Reporter Texas A&M Kingsville student recreational center for the new semester has introduced a new workout class - Power Hour. The new class is being taught by Nico Recio. The Power Hour class incorporates powerlifting and breaks it down to teach the fundamentals of three main lifts - squat, bench press and deadlift – along with accessory lifts that help increase strength to lift heavier weights. Ashlea Rosenbaum, an employee of the rec, said interest is increasing for the class. “This is the first semester we are teaching it,” Rosenbaum said. “We’ve had a really big spark in the interest and so essentially this is something we’re like ‘okay cool we’re going to try this out.’ Now that the facility is modified and allows for a lot more space and ability to have several people deadlifting on the floor instead of just one platform, it is now optimal to have more classes.” Rosenbaum is the graduate assistant of fitness and wellness, and runs all the different exercise programs that are held at the student recreation center. A recent renovation is allowing for more flexibility. Last spring, the student rec center underwent renovations to add new
machines and a new look. Recio wanted to start the new program. “I wanted to do something with it that was more up my alley then just personal training people for whatever goals they may have that I might not have had the best expertise in,” he explained. “My expertise has always been in powerlifting, always has been, so I wanted to do something that was only going to attract people who were interested in what I could do, get them from point A to point B the fastest so I wanted to draw a crowd of people that I could help the most.” Recio is not just a personal trainer at the student recreation center but also is part of the national powerlifting team at TAMUK. While the class may seem intimidating Rosenbaum stated, “We definitely modify for all sorts of athletes,” and as well beginners. “I guarantee I can make anyone stronger if they do my entire class,” Recio said. Students are excited about the class. “I think that’s great, it sure sounds like a lot of fun and especially getting input from someone who is experienced in the sport,” Ashley Alonso, an EC-12 major, said. This class is free and available from 12 to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday at the student rec center weight room.
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Basketball ‘ throws it back’ remembering past Athletes wear Texas A&I jerseys for Throwback Day
Colby Sims Sports Editor
The Javelinas took on the Texans of Tarleton State Saturday afternoon in the Gil E. Steinke Physical Education Center (SPEC) for a Lonestar Conference matchup. Saturday was throwback day and the Javelinas dawned all white throwback uniforms and became Texas A&I Javelinas once more. TAMUK welcomed back alumni, previous coaches and players to come back and help root them on to a conference win. Throwback day was spoiled however, after the Javelinas lost 65-57 after a long hard-fought game. The game started off well as the Javelinas took an early lead of 13-4 until Tarleton State crept back into the game. The game remained even throughout but at the end the Javelinas could not capture the lead and the away team pushed their lead with some late free throws. Tarleton State shot .714 from the free throw line, which helped them extend their lead near the end of the game. Junior guard Rashon Thomas led the team in scoring with 12 points, and he was trailed closely by senior guard Jacolby Harris with 11 points. Thomas and Harris both played hard the whole game each coming up with clutch threes to keep the Javelinas in the game. Harris also threw
down an emphatic slam in the second half that really shifted the momentum of the game, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to hold off Tarleton State. Tarleton State shot a whopping 50 percent from the field including beyond the arc. Graduate assistant Deandre Miller said the team got off its game plan. “We started out on our pace, the way we want to roll, the Javelina way, and then towards the second half we got away from that…,” Miller said. When asked about the next game Miller said, “We can’t think about the past… we have to keep moving forward to the next game.” The team’s lack of rhythm was noticeable. “The second half they just weren’t clicking they way they usually do, they missed a few some free throws that ended up hurting at the end of the game,” said Kenneth Hale, sports information stuent woker.
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Rashon Thomas shooting a free throw for the Javelinas.
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Jacolby Harris with a posterizing jam.
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Mind bending tricks performed at TAMUK Presidential series brings world famous juggler Michael Moschen ILIANA FLORES Managing Editor As children, adults and college students looked on in awe, Michael Moschen performed his infamous, mind-bending juggling act in Jones Auditorium at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) on Jan. 29. During his show, visual artist Moschen displayed his fascinating and complicated juggling acts. He used crystal balls, metal poles and a giant metal circular frame that he would maneuver around the stage. While Moschen’s show was entertaining, the juggler also integrated inspirational clips of young students showing their creativity as they worked with a variety of objects as a way to make the performance more meaningful. “I think what the show is really about is the fact that each of us can
pursue our own path to incorporate many different kinds of ways of going about things and learning from that and that we impose an awful lot of restrictions on ourselves by not trying things that might be accessible...it’s ok not to know, it’s ok not to be able to do as long as you’re willing to put in the time to see if you can,” Moschen said. The juggler also gave the audience insight on how he develops his acts by observing nature. Through clips of spider webs, birds, rocks and rivers, Moschen explained how he created a juggling act from his observations. Attendees were impressed. “What I really took into account was the idea that he sees things outside the box. Besides the amazing illusions, I just really thought to myself I never realized how in nature you can find different things and... how simple things can always turn out to be more complex,” marketing major Eduardo Rodriguez said after seeing Moschen’s
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Juggler Michael Moschen demonstrating unique skills.
performance. Moschen is a visual performing artist who has performed across the world. In his shows Moschen displays incredible skill as he throws crystal balls in the air and moves objects in gravity-defying ways. The juggling performance was also an interacive show. Throughout his performance, Moschen would ask the audience to test their skills by asking them to participate in challenging tasks that required onlookers to trick their brain into thinking differently. Moschen’s impressive talents have been displayed in a few movies. One of the most notable was in Labyrinth in which Moschen played the hands of David Bowie’s character, Jareth the Goblin King, as he juggled a crystal ball. This year, TAMUK is bringing music, art and theater performers to the university as part of the Presidential Performing and Visual Arts Series.
“The Presidential Performing and Visual Arts Series at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a year-long program of art, music and theatre performances that bring culture and variety to Kingsville for faculty, staff, students and community audiences. The series strives to provide a new element of learning outside the classroom for students as they are entertained and educated through diverse mediums,” a university press release said. Moschen is one of the guests who has been invited to perform as a part of this series. During his time as a performer, Moschen has performed at many schools. He enjoys working with student crews and seeing how they work and are learning skills. Moschen also enjoys seeing “independent spirits” who take the initiative to learn and experience new things by coming to his and others shows.
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Michael Moschen balancing pole during performance.
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Thursday, February 7, 2019
TV Show Review: Future Man
Hulu show’s second season falls short C.R. NEAL Editorial Editor
Hulu’s Future Man released its highly anticipated second season on Jan. 11. Tiger (Eliza Coupe) and Wolf (Derek Wilson) travel back in time from the year 2162 to recruit Josh Futterman (Josh Hutcherson) for their dwindling group of resistance fighters. The show follows the group’s misguided attempts to save humanity from the herpes cure, which turns all those who receive it into perfect beings called Biotics. Season one revolved around traveling back in time to prevent the doctor who cured herpes, Elias Kronish (Keith David), from ever contracting the disease. After numerous failed attempts, they decide to kill Kronish and destroy his lab.
Season one utilized raunchy humor and intelligent consequences involved with time travel to tell a fully realized story. Season two, however, takes place primarily in the future since the Time Travel Device (TTD) runs out of fuel after Tiger and Wolf return to their time. Unfortunately, the cure for herpes was still discovered by Kronish’s partner Stu Camillo (Haley Joel Osmet), who has survived by becoming an A.I. hologram. TTDs were never discovered in this timeline, so the majority of the season deals with Tiger and Wolf attempting to acclimate to their drastically different future. Instead of the ongoing war between the resistance and the Biotics, Tiger and Wolf discover that a similar war had just concluded in their new timeline.
Super Bowl LIII AARON MONREAL Reporter
The New England Patriots are Super Bowl champs yet again, defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3. Whether you love it or hate it, that is the sixth Lombardi trophy the organization has won over the past 18 years. Of course this was not the type of game NFL viewers were expecting, in fact quite the opposite happened. Heading into the game the Rams were ranked No. 2 in scoring average points of 33 per game. However, Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick and his defense were somehow able to hold the Rams offense to a astounding total of only three points. The game was a very defensive dominating performance, which would break the NFL record for the lowest scoring game in history. The first quarter was scoreless after Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski missed a 41-yard field goal. Though later in the second quarter he redeemed himself with a 42-yard field goal with 10:29 left to go in the first half. The Rams would finally get on the board late in the third quarter, tying the game at 3-3 on a 53-yard field goal by Greg Zuerlein with 2:11 to go. In the fourth quarter, Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady put together the best drive so far in the game by completing a 29-yard pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski to set the team up for a
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touchdown at the Rams 2-yard line. A hand-off to running back Sony Michele led to a TD with 3:40 left to go in the game. With 1:12 left in the fourth quarter, the Patriots were forced to kick a field goal giving the Patriots a two-possession lead. In one final attempt by the Rams, Jared Goff would lead the team down the field to kick a quick field goal. This would be a 48-yard field goal to make it a one possession game, but kicker Zuerlein missed it far left with five seconds remaining. This would end the game with Brady to just take a knee to finish.
Instead of an engaging story, this season ends up being a meandering mess of jokes that only land every other time. Characters often disappear for episodes at a time for no reason and their individual stories stagnate more often than not. The show lost all sense of progress until the last four episodes, and when the story did pick up it got confusing fast. The strength of the season lays in Camillo, the villain. Camillo is usually a believable character, with a few exceptions throughout the show. His life philosophy helps his actions make sense from a logical standpoint. After its phenomenal first season I expected an equally good second. What we got was a funny mess of convoluted plot points and static characters.
SCORE RATINGS
91% of 100%
7.9
out of 10
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Non-profit organization helps college students’ Dreams Come True
Foundation lifts barriers, encourages students to continue studies ILIANA FLORES Managing Editor For many college students, one of the most stressful parts of getting a higher education is dealing with finances. While financial aid does help students pay for tuition and fees, many students are left trying to figure how to pay for books, rent, food and any other expenses that might come up. As all of these things add up, some students may find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This could then lead to a decision to drop out. One local non-profit organization, Dream Come True Foundation (DCTF), is working to prevent students from making these decisions by offering financial assistance to “Dream
Achievers.” DCTF is a local non-profit that accepts applications from students who currently reside in Kleberg, Jim Wells, Brooks or Kenedy counties who are facing financial and other obstacles while getting their education. If a student is chosen, they become what is known as a “Dream Achiever.” “...one of the things that separates Dream Achievers is they really have a good idea of what they want to do, they’ve taken steps to achieve that goal, they’ve got resiliency, they’re very goal oriented, they’ve got the energy, [but] they just have these obstacles,” Barbara Colston, the DCTF treasurer, said. While the organization does offer financial assistance, that is only one part of their “equation to success.” This equation consists of four components which are education, mentoring, financial assistance and community partnerships. For students who are “Dream Achievers,” one of the major factors for finding success is participating in a mentorship program. “Mentoring is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Our mentors act as guides to our Dream Achievers, helping them to solve the everyday problems we all face with confidence. We often provide both personal and professional mentors to our Achievers so
Two Master’s degrees offered Fall 2019 DARCY RAMIREZ Editor-in-Chief Starting in Fall of 2019 two new master’s degrees will be available at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Environmental Systems Management and Mechatronics were approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Jan. 17. The board also authorized the degrees be sent to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for final approval. The Environmental Systems Management master’s degree will reside in the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and will be partnered with the College of Business Administration. “We’re thrilled and very excited that this collaborative, multi-collegial program is moving forward. We’re looking forward to the last phase for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to give their good stamp on this program, the final hurdle we’re facing. We anticipate [the degree] to be available to all students that want to consider a master’s degree. It will be a great program and a great opportunity for them. We’re finding graduates getting hired with a higher entrance salary with the knowledge base that they have, so we’re looking forward to that,” Dr. Shad Nelson, professor and Dean of the College of Agriculture, said. Dr. Nelson along with Dr. Natalya Delcoure, Dean of the College of Busi-
ness Administration, created the idea of a joint master’s degree a little over two years ago. The degree continued to be a work in progress as students could be better prepared with additional training in both departments. The program is perceived as more rigorous and supports a more indepth education since students will have to complete work for both colleges. “It will provide a holistic and impactful education to students in South Texas, State of Texas and internationally by empowering students with the knowledge to produce the immediate social benefits,” Delcoure said. Mechatronics will be located in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering. If the Coordinating Board approves the master’s degree in Mechatronics, TAMUK will be the only institution in Texas to offer a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. This master’s degree will combine mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer sciences which will allow students to collect an extensive and detailed knowledge of each of these fields. “It’s nice to see the College of Engineering continue to grow. As engineering students we take intense classes especially in math and sciences, but this degree takes it a step further and will expand where we can work,” Detshan Junant, a mechanical engineering graduate student, said.
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that they have the resources they need for every circumstance they may face,” the DCTF website states. Once becoming an achiever, DCTF pairs students with a mentor who they feel is most compatible with them. The mentors are professionals who have found success in their life and want to help guide college students in the right direction by offering advice and encouraging students to continue their studies. The organization also provides financial assistance. Whether it be for tuition, books, rent, or even parking tickets, DCTF
is committed to helping students get their education by diminishing financial obstacles. “What the foundation does with the Dream Achievers is it helps to lift some of those barriers that are in front of them so they can obtain and achieve that goal and to go ahead and complete their education,” DCTF Board Member Arnoldo Perez said. For Texas A&M University-Kingsville students who are interested in learning more about the foundation and want to apply to become a “Dream Achiever,” visit http://www.dctf-southtexas.org/ or email dctfst@gmail.com
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