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Uplifting experience nets campus club win Darcy Ramirez Reporter

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Javelina Powerlifitng team wins 1st place at USA Powerlifting Collegiate National Championship

The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Powerlifting Team won gold at the Collegiate National Championship on April 9. On April 7 through April 9 the team competed in San Antonio. Last year the team could not go to nationals due to financial problems, but with dedication the team had the opportunity to show off their skills this time around. “It turned into a real nail biter,” stated Nicolas Recio,

a contributing member of the team. Big schools like LSU, CAL State, West Point, Penn State, College Station, Ohio State, and OKC were present. TAMUK and Ohio State actually tied for first place and the championship was down to a tiebreaker. At first the judges were going to award first place to the school who had more 1st place scores in individual events but the schools tied in that respect too. It finally came down to which school had the most 2nd place scores. The final tally was

44.011 vs 44.012. TAMUK Powerlifting team won by .001 of a point. Twenty TAMUK students both male and female competed at the National competition. Out of those 20 students, 11 placed in individual weight classes. All three female students placed in consecutive order. Janelle Castillo placed 4th, Zavina Gonzalez 5th, and Carlee Straube 6th. For the men Enrique Lugo placed 1st, AJ Alvarez 2nd, TJ Soto 2nd, Fernando Flores 4th, LA Gonzalez 4th, Brandt Pilgram 7th, Matt Garcia 8th,

and Nicolas Recio 8th. The competition was described as fierce and pushed the team beyond their typical boundaries. Marta Recio, mother of Nicolas Recio stated that the competition “was exciting, but not easy to watch.” 1 Stop, a local gym and physical fitness center sponsors the TAMUK Powerlifting Team. The team arranged to regularly work out at the gym with no fees if the members would wear the 1 Stop logo at competitions and meets.

Photos by Bobby Puentes

TAMUK male students parade around College Hall in heels to bring awareness on sexual assault

Photo by Crystal Zamarron

TAMUK WALKS in heels?! Faustino Limon, President of the UNITY Club parades with a rainbow flag Male students from different organizations participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes with signs and heels

DII NCAA track championships here in 2019 Robert Breedlove Entertainment Editor For the first time since 1976, Texas A&M University Kingsville will host a national championship competition. The NCAA announced on its website and YouTube page on Tuesday, Apr. 18 that Kingsville will host the 2019 and 2020 men’s and women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This was also confirmed by the Sports information

department the following day. The scheduled meets are to be held May 23-25, 2019 and May 21-23, 2020 at Javelina Stadium. The last time TAMUK hosted a national championship was when the 1976 football team won the NAIA Champion Bowl shutting out Central Arkansas 26-0. Since becoming a Division II school in 1980, Texas A&M University Kingsville has never hosted a DII national championship.

Courtesy NCAA.COM

The NCAA announced in a video that TAMUK was selected to host the 2019 Division II track and field championships.

From left to right: David Barrera, John Angulo, Gabe Lugo and Faustino Limon give the Men’s Pledge. See full video of pledge on our Facebook @TheSouthTexan

Taking ‘it’ back Awareness to end Sexual Violence

Crystal Zamarron Editor-in-Chief According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) women ages 18-24 who are enrolled in college are 3 times more likely than women in general to suffer from sexual violence. In 1999, Take Back the Night (TBNT) was established in Texas A&M University-Kingsville through the then called Women’s Center to bring social justice issues to TAMUK students on campus. Throughout the years, TBNT was soon held through the Women’s Retreat by the Student Health & Wellness Center (SHW) until 2012 when students asked to separate the events. Soon after, organizations teamed up with the SHW leading up to the 5th annual TBNT held Apr. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Memorial Student Union Building 219A. RAINN states that males ages 18-24 who are enrolled in college are approximately 5 times more likely than males in general to suffer from sexual violence. Take Back the Night started with a welcome and a brief history by Jo Elda Castillo-Alaniz, Director at SHW. Followed by a light vigil and moment of silence where approximately 40 attendees raised a glow stick provided by the SHW. Candles are not allowed to be lit

inside TAMUK buildings. “Since most attacks happen at night, Take Back the Night means for the survivors to take back that night,” said Castillo-Alaniz. Afterwards, male students John Angulo, David Barrera, Faustino Limon, and Gabe Lugo recited a men’s pledge. “This is for my future daughter, my sisters, my mother and for your future daughters, your sisters, and your mother,” said Barrera, the Student Government Association President. After a meal was served by Aramark, open mic was free for anyone wishing to speak about their own experiences or support for others. The night ended with activities and information of contacts of the nearby supportive facilities. The Student Health & Wellness Center, the Women’s Shelter, and University Police Department were present to give a speech are available throughout the year to those in need. The SHW provides personal, academic, and career counseling and more. Contact SHW at: 361-593-3991. For those uncomfortable walking in for counseling services on campus, the Women’s Shelter has counseling services available. Contact the Women’s Shelter at: 1-800-580-4878. UPD hosts a Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program for more information or if you need immediate assistance call: 361-593-2611.

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A voice of reason

Sex assault film sparks conversation Alex Guerra Chief Reporter Have you ever felt put down by someone’s words? Have you ever felt physically victimized by a fellow student or professor? Have you ever felt triggered? The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Social Work Student Association, Student Government Association, Phi Alpha Honor Society, and Health and Wellness Center teamed up to host a panel discussion focused around the topic of sexual assault. Karen Royal, director of compliance and interim Title IX coordinator offered valu-

able insight on the resources provided. “I’m excited to have our students see the doc (documentary); it’s a strong lesson in how communities react to those who have the courage to speak out. We encourage people to report and we want to help people when we do. We do take reports seriously,” Royal said. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, though pseudonyms can be used. Talk about options and to what extent, she advised. If a student chooses to withdraw statement due to anonymity concerns, the office has the responsibility to either further pursue, or close the investigation.

Amanda Sanchez, a social work major, spoke to The South Texan about the vulnerable situation women and men can find themselves in when it comes to sexual assault. The goal is to help victims feel comfortable, take advantage of contacts and ultimately find their voice. Sanchez wanted students to feel empowered knowing that they are not victims, but survivors. Resources are available to students who have been victimized, such as

Walk in: Office of Compliance (Lewis Hall, room 130) Email: Title IX@tamuk.edu or karen.royal@tamuk.edu Online: http://www.tamuk.edu/compliance Title IX: 361-593-4758 National sexual assault hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673 Student Health and Wellness Center (Counseling Services): 361-593-3991 University Police Department: 361-593-2611

counseling options through the Health and Wellness Center, criminal reporting, contact information to the national sexual assault hotline (RAINN) and the local women’s shelter. The Office of Compliance will go as far as making course or dorm modifications if the victim’s aggressor is located in either to make the conditions livable,

it was noted. Maria Iyescas, assistant social work professor, helped manage the event and introduce counseling services if students are triggered. “(The) Student Activity Center is here to help make aware this topic

that needs to be brought to the forefront. I hope students can open this conversation instead of it being taboo and feel safe and their rights,” Iyescas said.

Defying Stigmas Women and Gender Studies discuss impact of stereotypes

Clarissa Madrigal Reporter The Women and Gender Studies Conversations Series took place on April 12 at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where the presenter was Dr. Rick Miller. Dr. Miller’s discussion was about Stereotype Threats. It is defined as a situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their group. It is the resulting sense that one might be judged in terms of negative stereotypes about one group instead of on personal value. Dr. Pamela Wight, assistant professor in English said, “I do think the WGST Conversation series is important. It offers a venue for thought and discussion about issues that somehow impact all of us--whether we are aware of gender bias and gender issues or not. “For example, I tell my students to think about the way grocery stores are even designed--with the average height of a woman in mind because women are traditionally the ones who shop for their families. Or, even think about advertising on

television and in magazines. If the audience for a particular magazine or television program is male, the advertised products will be completely different from those during television programs or in magazines geared to a female audience.” While these are very rudimentary examples, they illustrate how gender is involved in nearly every aspect of our lives, she said. In an academic environment like a university, this type of venue educates students and faculty, and offers a place to discuss issues related to gender, she added. “I was most surprised by some of the data he actually showed. I had never seen some of the tests that he used in his presentation,” she concluded. Dr. Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay, assistant professor in English commented, “The Women and Gender Studies Conversation series is very important because it promotes discussions on gender equality and gender representation at our university. Organizers agreed the forum was “a great way” for both faculty and students to engage on important questions on gender rights. But not only that, these

conversations are a great way to learn more about gender issues from different disciplinary perspectives, like social studies on ‘Stereotype Threats’ as presented by Dr. Richard Miller, they said. Jilma Vinson, lecturer in English and PhD student of Bilingual Education added, “Subtle tones of intimidation can affect how students produce in testing if they perceive that the person giving the test promotes stereotypes of gender or race.” The academic event was about a serious matter, but the feel was very friendly and all were free to engage various thoughts and possibilities about stereotypes and what triggers them and what to do when they occur, she said. “The Women and Gender Studies conversation series helps to remind the TAMUK community of social advances we have achieved and where we can still strive for more change,” Vinson said, noting that this was an important campus event. For more information in the Woman and Gender Studies Conversation Series you can get in contact with Dr. Susan Roberson at 361593-2012.

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Opinion

Syria and Chemical Weaponry Dakota Roberts Editorial Editor Sometimes you do get to see history repeat itself. Unfortunately, it often involves the more calamitous side of history. The Khan Shaykhun chemical attack in Syria killed around 74 people in the Idlib governorate of Syria, and injured another 557. For the victims of that attack, the gas was just the beginning. A nearby clinic that was treating sarin gas victims was bombed only hours after the initial attacks. Making matters even worse, the largest hospital in the area was bombed only two days prior to the attack. The Syrian government denies executing the attack. The Russian Defense Ministry backed up the claims by stating that Syrian aircraft had destroyed an insurgent warehouse that happened to be containing the chemicals. Countries across the globe have called for an investigation to be conducted by the United Nations Security Council. However, action was taken when 59 Tomahawk missiles were launched at the Shayrat Airbase near Homs. The airbase is believed to be where the chemical attack was launched. We have seen a moment like this before - children writhing in pain, struggling

to gain a breath. Using the same gas, the Syrian government has done this before. Back in 2013, with the Obama administration, rockets containing the Sarin gas fell into the suburbs of Ghouta, Syria. This was only weeks after the gas was used in Aleppo. The gas used in the attack in Gouta matched the same hallmarks as the attack in Aleppo: they were both launched surface-to-surface, they both attacked rebel controlled sections of Syria, and they were both indiscriminate with civilian deaths. The Ghouta attack ended up taking around 281 to 1,729 lives, the investigations never came down to a normal number. This attack put a lot of pressure on the Obama administration. In 2012, Obama stated that any use of chemical weapons was the “red line” not to cross, the term became a staple of his presidency. “We have been very clear to the Assad regime-- but also to other players on the ground-- that a red line for us is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized. That would change my calculus; that would change my equation.” Obama threatened military intervention if any chemical weapons were used on the battlefield; he never

really fulfilled this promise. However, it was the beginnings of a plan to rid the country of chemical weapons. The plan was brokered by Russia and its purpose was to destroy all weapons containing Sarin, mustard, and VX; chlorine was another matter. Attacks in 2014 and 2015 used chlorine as its

ian, in his first 100 days, Trump is already on track to spend more money than the past president and vice president did in all eight years combined. This is all taxpayers’ money that is being spent. In addition, Trump refuses to disclose his taxes, which is causing protests all over the country. Trump is accused of using many different legal ways to avoid paying taxes, which outrages Americans

pay for state and federal college programs. The question is, is it fair? Grady Hazlewood was a member of the alumni of West-Texas A&M University and a Texas state senator (D) from 1941-1971. He was the first to work on tuition-free programs designed for veterans returning from WWII. This was meant to provide for the education of Texas veterans in order to make them eligible to compete in the civilian workplace and continue to contribute to society. Some people question the fairness of this concept, but it is essential to maintaining our economic machine. Too often, particularly in the era from WWII through Vietnam, veterans were returning from war with no resources to gain employment. Knowing how

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lethal agent. The program seemed to be going fine for the most part. So fine, that Secretary of State John Kerry was sure enough to say, “We got 100 percent of the chemical weapons out.” Certainly a bold claim. Questions are now up in the air, such as did Syria actually dispose of all its weapons? Did they

convert non-lethal chemicals into far more lethal assets? No matter the answer, it seems like Kerry’s claim was wrong and while the missile launch upon Syria will have impacts for the next few years, one thing is certain: the program that could have potentially saved people’s lives, and rid a dangerous country of its

chemical weapons has failed. There is no doubt about that. America will have to accept a lot of the failure in the end. Our war with these dangerous weapons of destruction is far, far from over. And that is more important right now then whether or not an airbase should have been destroyed.

because he is imposing costs that he is not contributing to by avoiding paying taxes. One loophole he used was “legally dubious,” which was later outlawed by Congress. Trump potentially escaped paying tens of millions of dollars in federal personal income taxes. It is impossible to know for sure because he has declined to release his tax returns or even a summary of his returns.

In Berkeley, California, fights have been breaking out between protesters, leading to 12 arrests. Protesters in Washington, D.C. chanted “Donald Trump, we’re here to stay. This is bigger than Tax Day.” At the time of the inauguration, a claim of $37.4 million was filed to congress for reimbursement. In New York City, about $500,000 a day is spent to protect Trump Tower, most of which is due to police

working overtime. Trump has also maintained frequent visits to his resort in Florida, called Mar-a-Lago. According to the Denver Post, Trump has already visited Mar-A-Lago seven times within the past two weeks. A conservative group calculated the total cost of $1 million per visit. Opposing parties estimate around $3 million per visit. According to Washington CNN, “Given variations in each trip, estimating

the security costs around a presidential trip is difficult. But a 2016 Government Accountability Office report about a four-day trip Obama took to Florida in 2013 -- one similar to Trump’s trips -found the total cost to the Secret Service and Coast Guard was $3.6 million.” Obama was estimated to have spent just under $97 million on travel during his presidency, which was reviewed by the Judicial Watch.

to operate a tank or M-1 rifle was a very desirable skill in war, but no civilian employers saw the need for such skills once the veteran returned. Without the knowledge and training to transition to civilian life, these veterans had a high probability of ending up unemployed and possibly homeless. Therefore, legislation such as the Hazlewood Act became a pathway to Texas veterans’ education, which led to employment and the ability for these vets to contribute to the greater society through resources supplied by earned incomes. A nation without an educated populace becomes a nation of the Third-World. Thomas Jefferson pushed for a public education for all American citizens guaran-

teed to at least a third-grade level in the late 1700s. He realized that the lack of education would ultimately lead to crime, disorder and potential chaos. During Jefferson’s time, the only education one needed to survive was basic reading, writing, and math skills to work farms or construction. We live in a completely different world today. The current populace needs a much higher education level to hold the positions needed to be productive in the 21st century. If anyone has earned that tuition-free education, it is our veterans. It is important to see that veterans have already contributed not just through the sacrifice of life and limb, but through their own tax dollars. Vets are not bums

living in their grandparents’ basements, complaining and looking for handouts. We volunteered, for whatever reason, to participate in the most difficult and horrifying level of service to this country. Vets have given so much to the state of Texas, that a free education should be one of many guarantees in exchange for their sacrifice. So, back to the question of fairness. Not only is the Hazlewood/Post-911/setaside system fair, it is necessary in this high-tech globalized world. Yes, the veterans deserve it, and the rest of the population needs it. You may not agree that paying a portion of your tuition or tax dollars for the education of your neighbors is fair, but I promise you in the long run, it is necessary.

Hazlewood Act Eligibility Requirements

A Closer Look Into How President Trump Spends Money

David Mungia Contributing Writer

As simple college students, we have different priorities than other people. We are so busy it makes it hard for us to stay informed about current events, especially politics. This past election year, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the election. According to The Guard-

The Hazlewood Act: Giving Veterans What They Need Kevin Hooks Contributing Writer I am a first year-first semester communications major at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. My tuition is paid under Chapter 33 of the Veteran’s Administration, otherwise known as the Post/9-11 GI Bill. I qualify for the Hazlewood Act, but have elected to transfer that benefit to my daughter. In about 14 years, barring any negative change to the current law, she will be able to attend any Texas state college or university tuition-free. Well, not really free-the money comes from somewhere. My current tuition and my daughter’s possible future tuition is paid by setaside, a system in which a portion of students’ tuitions 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).

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Javelinas keep on swinging

Senior Alec Kana crossing the plate. The Javelinas have only dropped two games in conference play. Photo by: Juan Turrubiates

Baseball team subdues Eastern New Mexico University at home in four-game series Staff Reports The Javelina men’s baseball team (24-10, 10-2 LSC) rode good hitting to sweep the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico (27-15, 5-9 LSC) in a four-game series this past weekend. Pitcher Seth Hubert would pick up his seventh win of the season in game one last Thursday in a game in which the Hogs would find themselves trailing early 1-0 in the top of the first inning. The Javelinas would tie the game 1-1 on a bad pitch that would hit Hunter Perkins while the bases were loaded, advancing Jimmy Roche for the

score. The Hogs would begin to turn it on after that, scoring seven unanswered runs to win the game, 8-1. Key contributors in the series opener for the Hogs were Alex Gonzalez who went 3-4 and scored two runs as well as Roche who was 2-3 at the plate while driving in three runs for the Javelinas. Day two of the series the Hogs would start their doubleheader at 3 p.m. as they would get another win in a tightly contested game, 10-8. The Hogs would score quickly as Christian Caudle would drive in Kohl Ullman for the first score of the game. Hunter Perkins would follow later in the inning with a

home run to center field driving in three runs to give the Javelinas a 4-0 lead after the one inning of play. The Greyhounds would get their first score in the top of the second making the score 4-1. The Javelinas would respond in the bottom of the inning scoring three more runs making the score 7-1 to start the third inning. The Greyhounds would use their bats and drive four runs in to make the score 5-8 in their attempt to make a comeback, but the Hogs would close the game out by scoring once in the fourth inning and twice in the sixth to make the score 10-8. In game 2 of the doubleheader,

Softball gains ground

Photo by: Juan Turrubiates Carlie Clark on the wind up. She pitched her second career no-hitter over the weekend.

Team sweeps ENMU to get above .500 Staff Reports The Javelina Softball team (22-21, 11-11 LSC) swept the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds (18-33, 10-17 LSC) three games to none. Game one was highlighted by Carlie Clark’s no-hitter from the circle, as the senior pitcher ripped through five innings for her third win of the season with one strikeout and four walks. The Hoggies’ sticks were red hot from out-of-the-gate, as the blue-and-gold were able to score at least one run in every inning. Rachael Longoria forced a walk to start things off in the bottom of the first. Then a bunt laid down by Victoria Schoonard-Saborio, and another from Arabella Acosta-Cantu left two runners on base. Roxy Chapa put the ball in play, and an error allowed the Javelinas to score first. In the inning to follow, the lead would increase by three runs, two of which would come from a two-run double from Schoonard-Saborio. Inning three would see Haley Boyette add a run of her own, bringing in Randa Hatter and advancing Lauren Oatman to third. Alexei Gonzalez would then SAC fly to put another on the board for a 6-0 lead. Hatter would then go yard in the final stanza with a runner on, to put the nail in the coffin at eight runs to none. The following day, the Javelinas would remain too much to handle, routing the

Greyhounds 14-3, and completing the series sweep in the second game, 3-0. The Javelina offense exploded to open the first game of the doubleheader in the bottom of the first, as the blue and gold racked up a total of 12 runs on 10 hits and an error. After the scoring frenzy, the Greyhounds would finally be scoreless no more, tacking on three runs in the third to boast, after hitting back-to-back RBI doubles, and a fielding error from the Hoggies. However, the Javelinas would strike back to pad the lead in the fourth. Sarah Gilbert held her own in the circle, earning the complete game and the win for her sixth dub of the season. She struck out four, and walked two. She also batted 2-for-3, racking up an RBI. Boyett, Schoonard-Saborio, and Chapa all ended up with two hits each. In the final game of the series, the Javelinas had a low scoring affair that dragged out through all seven innings. A leadoff double from Boyett in the bottom of the second inning of game three set up for an eventual stolen third base. An ENMU throwing error would bring Boyett home in the following at-bat. Fast forward three outs later and Oatman drew a walk that scored the second run of the game. The Javelinas would then tack on the final run in the bottom of the sixth inning on yet another error from ENMU. Up next, the Hogs will be six-ranked West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas, on April 21 at 7 p.m. The series ends the next day at 2 p.m.

the Javelinas defeat the Greyhounds again by a score of 4-1. Roche would start things off for the Hogs with a home run in the bottom of the first to give them a 1-0 lead. The Greyhounds however would answer in the fourth inning on an error for the Javelinas tying the game. The Hogs would then rally in the bottom of the fifth scoring three runs making the score 4-1. Day three of the series the Javelinas would win 6-4, in their sweep of the Greyhounds. The Hogs would score first on a homerun by senior Alec Kana driving in two runs to give the Javelinas a

2-0 in the second. The Greyhounds would score twice in the third, and then once again in the top of the sixth to take a 3-2 lead over the Javelinas. The Hogs would score on a bad pitch that led to an error driving in Levi Zents for the score tying the game at 3-3. Then the Javelinas would come to life by scoring three runs in the seventh as they would go on to only allow one run by the Greyhounds for the remainder of the game. The Hogs next home game is April 28 at 6 p.m. in Nolan Ryan Field. TAMUK is heading for the playoffs and may make an impact on the national scene.

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