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Volume 91, Issue 3
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Homecoming King, Queen gender bill approved Crystal Zamarron Editor-in-Chief @crystalsotex The Javelinas are seen here running out of the tunnel on their Saturday game. The Hoggies blasted the Simon Fraser University Clan 68-7. Frankie Cardenas Sports Editor @FrankieJ_Suckaa A crowd of 10,200 in attendance at Javelina Stadium witnessed history, as the Javelinas of Texas A&M University-Kingsville (2-0) kept their winning ways rolling, asserting dominance on Simon Fraser University (0-2) and leaving the Clan in the dust from the opening snap, blowing them out, 68-7. The Hogs’ astounding scoring total is the most the team has scored since 1977. It tied the fifth highest scoring total in Javelina history, a score first achieved in 1941. It’s a wonderous feat for a team on the rise; even if the Clan hasn’t had a winning season since being moved
into NCAA D-II, and as of Saturday, is currently on a 15-game losing streak. The Javelinas were electric on offense garnering 236 total rushing yards, scoring three times on the ground in the process, and a collective air attack of 185 yards accounted for 421 total yards for the Blue and Gold when clock stopped ticking. The defense had a showing out of their own, forcing negative rushing yards for the second straight game (minus-7), dropping the Clan quarterbacks five times, picking off three passes, and forcing the ball loose three times and recovering one equaling 4 total turnovers. After the opening Kick-off, starting quarterback Myles Carr took the first snap and
heaved the football down the left sideline to WR Anthony Autry for an 80-yard score capped by a somersault into the end zone. A flag would be thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct, but that score would still count and give the Javelinas a 7-0 lead. The defense came swinging full force the next drive and caused a turnover on downs that would eventually turn into an 8-yard tip-toe touchdown catch for Nico Brown, recording his first. A low snap on the extra point caused a bad kick; however, the Javelinas found themselves up 13-0 with only six minutes come and gone in the first quarter. The Hogs would then keep their scoring streak alive, as
after a punt from The Clan spotted the football at the Javelina forty-two-yard line, the next play, Nick Pelrean, who chipped in 7 carries for 67 yards in the contest, darted his way between the tackles and glided 58 yards to paydirt, the first in his young career. A blocked field goal would then have the score 19-0. On the kick-off that followed, the Hogs forced Clan return man Gavin Cobb to fumble the football, which would be recovered by Devonte Williams of the Javelinas. Two plays, and twenty yards later, the Javelinas are celebrating a 26-0 lead over the Clan, as Greg Pitre, who finished with 7 carries and 45 yards on the night,
From RGV to NXT
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bullied his way two yards to cross the goal line for his first rushing touchdown since 2014. The next drive, the Hoggie defense wanted to get in on the scoring frenzy, as Jarrod Sanders snagged a pass thrown by Clan quarterback Miles Richardson and returned to his house for six more. However, once again, a flag would be thrown for unsportsmanlike conduct and the Hoggies would have two players with one personal foul under their belt. Javelina Head Coach Daren Wilkinson would find this a little troublesome to swallow, considering the recent history of the Javelinas the last few seasons.
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Former TAMUK women’s basketball member now a pro-wrestler Raul Altamirano Managing Editor @raulsotx
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It’s no surprise to find out that Victoria Gonzalez, a graduate from Sam Houston University who spent time playing basketball for Texas A&M University-Kingsville, would end up being a part of the entertainment industry. However, regardless of whether anybody else knew it or not, Gonzalez’s passion to entertain ran deeply through her veins. Gonzalez, who has spent the last three years performing on the independent wrestling circuit, now realizes her destiny as she makes her way to NXT, World Wrestling Entertainment’s developmental
wrestling territory based in Orlando, Florida. Originally playing for the TAMUK women’s basketball team as a forward from 2010 to 2012, Gonzalez is a second-generation professional wrestler who has been wrestling since 2013. A native of Harlingen, Texas, Gonzalez played basketball throughout her high school and college years. Voted Most Valuable Player in her district, as well as being nominated by the McAllen Monitor’s All Valley Most Valuable Player in 2009, it was considered a blessing by Gonzalez and her family when she was offered a basketball scholarship to play for TAMUK. [In the valley] basketball scholarships are pretty rare
INSIDE STORIES Student Health & Wellness Center has a new program that you should check out See Page 3! Want to know what The South Texan Staff has to say about Sexual Assault? See Page 4! Lady Javelinas made hisoric 7-0! See Page 5!
for anyone; people aren’t really looked at,” said Gonzalez. It’s something the professional wrestler is thankful for as it set her on the right path towards being an athlete constantly on the road. “Basketball is actually a lot like pro wrestling: traveling every weekend, having to come back and go to school or work, not getting enough rest, not getting enough time with your family. Relationships sometimes do suffer as well if you aren’t having that communication because you’re so busy or because you’re out there all the time.” Luckily for Gonzalez, the grinding life of a
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The Student Government Association (SGA) voted last week to allow candidates for Homecoming King and Queen to apply for the positions based upon the gender in which they identify. SGA senators reviewed Senate Bill 91-01 on Sept. 7 and passed it by voice vote. An amendment to the student legislation allows for applications without regard to gender identity, but students can not apply for more than one position.
“If you’re a fulltime student and meet all the other qualifications, why should gender be the deciding factor?”
-Enzo Sosa
“Students can apply for the position of the gender they identify themselves as if a student identifies as non-binary, they can only apply for one position,” the bill states. This gives the opportunity to any full-time student enrolled in the university to apply to the homecoming court candidate position of either Homecoming King or Queen. “I believe it was time for the qualifications to become less exclusive and more inclusive, gender wise, and include everybody,“ said Enzo Sosa, SGA senator pro-tempore and Internal Affairs Chair who double majors in Political Science and History. The step is progress in accomodating a greater diversity of students. Homecoming applications are available at the SGA office on the 2nd floor of the MSUB. Deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 27 by 5 p.m.
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Andre Alfaro Contributing Reporter
Prior to the Javelina football team’s highest scoring game since 1977, a huge group of fans, alumni, and students gathered behind the stadium for the first tailgate party of the season. Despite talk of thunderstorms supposedly coming in to rain on the Hoggies parade, many fans prepared for the tailgate days before Saturday. People set up their designated areas for the tailgate as early as Thursday, bringing in their tents, barbecue pits, and chairs to ensure their spot. On game day, groups of people were spotted barbecuing and hanging out as early as 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When asked how he and his friends prepared for the tailgate, student Joe Acuna said, “my friends and I met up somewhere the night before the tailgate and discussed how much each person had to pitch in for food and drinks, what we were going to wear, and what time we had to show up.” “What we enjoyed the most about the tailgate was that it gives our group of friends a reason to all come together and get away from studying for a while and enjoy each other’s company, as well as supporting the team before their game”. The tailgate party isn’t only for TAMUK students: faculty, alumni, and people from other schools could be spotted at the tailgate. Texas State student Krystal Coronado was present at the tailgate this past Saturday, and when asked how her experience went she responded with “I’ve always felt Kingsville was a closer knit community especially compared to the large scale student body in San Marcos; I feel it’s so much easier to make friends here. Because of the moderate size of the tailgate compared to a
school such as Texas State, I felt much more comfortable not having to worry about overcrowding and just enjoying my own designated area with my group of friends”. Many fraternities, sororities, and businesses were also seen at the tailgate. Rox Sports Lounge was a local business at the tailgate this past weekend. Employee of Rox Sports Lounge (and TAMUK student) Kayhla Bocanegra said, “my experience was pretty awesome. I’m looking forward to attending this weekend’s tailgate.” While it did look like it was going to rain for a while, the tailgate kept on going until right before game time, with everyone packing up at around 6:45 p.m. Coming off of a 68-7 win, expect a similar crowd out at this weekend’s tailgate as the Javelina’s prepare to host Midwestern State University.
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Top: Fans enjoying the tailgate that was held last Saturday. Bottom: Members of a campus fraternity pose for pictures showing fraternity letters.
Javelina fan shows supports for Javelina Nation
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9-11 Memorial Walk Commemoration
Comedian coming to campus
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Comedian Kamau Bell will be in the Jones Auditorium on Sept. 20
Plaserae Johnson Contributing Reporter Kamau Bell is a political comedian who speaks about racism in the United States. Tuesday, September 20 at 7.p.m in the Jones Auditorium, he will be making a stop at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. This spring, he is the host of a new show, “United Shades of America”. He has traveled to several colleges and has given the students something to talk about. His promotional slogan is “The W. Kamau Bell Curve: En’ding Racism in About an Hour.”
Kamau Bell speaks on the racism of Latinos, Indians, whites etc. Bell, being a black man in America, has had the opportunity to meet a member of the Ku Klux Klan, which was the reason for his appearance on CNN’s, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Bell has been nominated for a NAACP award and is starting to make an entrance to the stand up comedy business. Also, he has been mentioned in the New York Times, Huffington post, and MSNBC. Javelinas make your way to Jones Auditorium to see Bell’s comedy for yourself.
Camila Pena Contributing Reporter
Fifteen years have passed since the horrific events that marked our history and lives forever. This Sept. 12, Texas A&M University - Kingsville held a Memorial walk to commemorate all the fallen heroes and individuals who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The TAMUK Student Veteran Association, along with the National Organization for Women and Spectrum held the 9-11 Memorial Walk Commemoration Monday morning in front of College Hall. Students gathered around the ROTC building and paid tribute to all that were affected by the attacks. President of the Student Veteran Association Taryn Melugin, gave a small speech in which she talked about the importance of remembrance towards those individuals
who gave up their lives for this nation. “It is a way for everyone to get together on campus and remember what happened that day” Taryn added. The ROTC fired a cannon before the race as a representation of freedom and afterwards participants walked for four laps around the University Boulevard. Jenni Vinson, lecturer for the department of language and literature, said “Last year it was our first annual 9-11 Memorial Walk at the 14th year anniversary and we decided we wanted to try to do it on an annual basis to have an actual memorial of remembrance”. One of the participants who attended this walk was Sophomore Shante Perez who finished off by saying “Not only am I doing it for those who died that day, I’m doing it for my father as well because he served and he was there when that happened, so it was for a good cause.”
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Lord Ganesh the God the Hindu Festival celebrated on Sept. 5
Dakota Roberts Contributing Reporter Students dancing together around campus, kitchen ovens filling with various cultural dishes to be shared with friends and family, delightful drawings appearing all along the sidewalk, an enchanting colored idol slowly melting away in a tub of water. . . unbeknownst to some students someone famous has visited our campus. Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival for celebrating the Hindu deity Ganesh, began last week on Sept. 5. The usually ten-day long celebration was observed all throughout the school week with special events and activities. The celebration was expectedly decreased to a five-day period to accommodate for classes. For some insight, Ganesha is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. He is easily recognizable as his iconography includes an elephant head, multiple arms, and a snake wrapped around him. However, he does have 108
different names, such as Ganapati and Vinayaka, so perhaps not that recognizable. Ganesh is seen as the God of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. He is often prayed to in the hopes that any new thing started will be completed without the hindrance of hardships. In order to commemorate the occasion a large clay idol is made and honored. Food is made to be presented to the god and then shared by his devotees, his most favorite dishes being sweets. At the end of the celebratory days the idol is melted in a large body of water, symbolizing the god’s return home. The festivities here at TAMUK were put on by the Association of Indian Students as well as the International Student Organization. In the five days they organized a dance, a chalk and body drawing competition, as well as a talent show. Not to be deterred from the festival being held in Texas the students managed to acquire the idol out of Houston and gathered ingredients to make traditional dishes, such as modak and
ladoos. Elizabeth Laurence, the International and Multicultural Program Coordinator at TAMUK, put an emphasis on the schooling benefits of observing Ganesh’s worship days. “Lord Ganesh represents new beginnings, new wisdom, a new year for education… To think big, listen more, speak less,” Laurence said. As a god associated with buddhi, a deva of wisdom, and the patron of arts and sciences, Ganesha is often associated with education, so it is unsurprising that he be celebrated on a college campus. The Ganesh Visarjan, the ceremony where the Ganesh idol is submerged in water, was held at the pavilion outside of the MSUB on Friday at 4 p.m. Usually the event would be held at a larger body of water, or perhaps a flowing creek, but the association made due with a tub and a social gathering. Ajinkya Pewar, a primary officer of the Association of Indian Students, helped run the affair, at the end passing out prizes won throughout the week.
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Del Mar and TAMUK agreement revised after 10 years for engineering students Alex Guerra Reporter @alxgrr Texas A&M University Kingsville’s Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering and Del Mar College maintain an updated articulation agreement in which Associate Degree students are able to pursue higher education. Effective since July 13th, the revamp of this valuable reunion occurred. Notable figures present are Dr. Steven Tallant, Dr. Stephan Nix, Dr. David Arreguin, Dr. Mark Escamilla, and Dr. Heidi Anderson. Each spoke on behalf of their institutions and in unison, agree that their shared goal is to promote the value of education. The articulation agreement (in effect since 2006) provides an opportunity to engineering students who wish to advance in their field of study and potentially enter graduate school. Dr. Breanna Bailey, Assistant Dean at the College of Engineering conveys that the agreement is now considered up-to-date as a result of a revision 10 years overdue.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville will “still accept courses as requirements; TAMUK engineering is always trying to see how credits can be accounted for. The amount of transfer students is consistent and steady, the whole purpose of the articulation agreement is to give quality information to students…the original version did not have specifics that our catalog did.” Seven of the courses honored are part of the undergraduate program while the remaining four is strictly labeled graduate courses. Del Mar students can easily transition to a Bachelor of Science degree upon completing an associate’s degree. Dr. Heidi Anderson, provost and vice president for academic affairs, provided some insight pertaining to the modernization of the articulation agreement. “We had an out-of-date 2+2 agreement with Del Mar and it finally got updated! The two undergraduate programs not directly covered by the existing articulation agreement are computer science and industrial
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From left to right, Dr. Stephan Nix, Interim Dean of College of Engineering, Dr. Mark Escamilla, President of Del Mar, Dr. Steven Tallant, President of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Dr. Heidi Anderson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs management and technology…These would need separate agreements since they are more diverse fields…students interested in [these two degrees will] still benefit from the updated course map.” Both institutions concur under the Texas Education Code that all finalized DMC curriculum coursed will satisfy the general education requirements. Course by course evaluation of tran-
scripts will be implemented in cases where students transfer over before completing the Del Mar College Core Curriculum. Mathematics and physics courses re-established will benefit all students, in spite of being assorted. Other potential articulation agreements will be sought after as TAMUK continues to prosper.
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Wellness Center now offering wellness and emotional intelligence classes Xavier Aguilar Reporter @xavi_sotex
Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s counseling services has initiated a new pwrogram called Positive Opportunities for Wellness
and Emotional Resiliency (P.O.W.E.R.). The focus of the program is to improve wellness and emotional intelligence throughout the students who participate through this program. The program works by helping students learn about their strengths and solidifying
them, while also improving the weaknesses that come from everyday life. This 5 session 50 minute program helps you learn about healthy and positive living through surveys, activities, reflection and self-discovery. “It is a really great way for students to develop themselves in several key areas that can help them get threw and overcome any obstacles whether they be academic, personal, relationship or career wise,” said Joe Castillo, a wellness specialist at the Student Wellness Center. Some of the benefits of attending the program include learning about yourself, how to interact with yourself and the world around you, improving connections with you and your environment, developing relationships, and increase communication. The program works with four categories, Interpersonal, Leadership, Self-Management, and Intrapersonal.
Within those categories there is decision making, social awareness, anger and anxiety management, time management, positive change, self-esteem and stress management, along with other skills that help get students through life and out of trouble. Within the first session, students are asked questions about their life and experiences. They are then sent with a specialist who walks them through the program. A survey is then taken to the students to show their strengths and weaknesses. Students then see their results and talk about what their goals are as they proceed through the program. For more information about the program or to schedule an appointment you can call them at 361-593-3991 or go to the Student Health and Wellness Center located across from Mesquite Village West between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
…pro wrestler is something she has been accustomed to since she was a child, accompanying her father, Rick “Desperado” Gonzalez, to plenty of weekend shows all across the state of Texas in the early 90’s. “Desperado,” who regularly performed for wrestling promotions throughout Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, and Mexico in the 80’s and 90’s, set the precedent for the life of a traveling wrestler as Gonzalez says she spent a lot of time being babysat by her grandparents. “The day I was born, he was out wrestling,” said Gonzalez. “Being an indie [independent] wrestler, you always have to be on the go, especially if you want more shows, more bookings so you can get seen more.” Having known the life of a pro wrestler, “Desperado” was met with shock when Gonzalez revealed to her father she was not planning on utilizing her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism in a more conventional manner. “I didn’t tell my dad I wanted to follow in his footsteps until after I graduated,” said Gonzalez. It was Gonzalez’s father who insisted she complete her education before embarking on the similar journey. “My dad didn’t mind if I wanted to be a wrestler, but he knew that getting a free education to play ball was not something he was going to let his daughter miss out on,” said Gonzalez. After graduating in 2013, it didn’t take long for Gonzalez to make her way to Austin where she trained and wrestled regularly for America’s Academy of Pro Wrestling lead by head trainers George de la Isla and Ray “Papadon” Campos. “My dad didn’t want to train me necessarily because he knew I wouldn’t look at him as a trainer; to me, he would have just been dad,” Gonzalez said as she discusses how her father as he guided her down the correct path towards becoming a wrestler, letting her figure it out on her own, rather than simply being told which routes to take. “It definitely helped because if you don’t get trained by professionals or by people who don’t know what they’re doing, you not only risk hurting yourself but also run the
risk of seriously injuring someone else in the ring,” said Gonzalez. After three years in the wrestling business, while also simultaneously juggling a full-time nine-to-five job to support her wrestling career, Gonzalez participated in a tryout for the WWE (the world’s largest wrestling promotion) back in May of this year. Quickly taking the independent world of pro wrestling by storm, Gonzalez now hopes to take the her craft to the next level where she will be able to apply all she has learned onto the biggest stage in her career. A true fan of the genre, Gonzalez contributes female wrestlers Medusa and Lita, as her inspiration for not only her in-ring style, but also how to be an equal in what many would consider to be a male dominated industry. According to Gonzalez, “It’s more than just being pretty and putting on a small outfit…a lot of people argued with me all the time when I was little about whether a wrestler is an athlete. A wrestler is an athlete. It takes so much skill, so much athletic ability to do these kinds of moves.” Gonzalez now finds herself on the cusp of what many are calling a renaissance period for women’s wrestling. “You have wrestler’s like Bayley, Sasha Banks, Becky Lynch, and Charlotte (all top women’s performers in WWE who originally began in NXT) main-eventing live events all around the world; I definitely want to be a part of that movement,” said Gonzalez. More than anything, Gonzalez wants to instill in young women what the women’s performers of yesterday once taught her; it doesn’t matter where you come from, how you look, or how you come up in this world. All that matters is that you have the gall to actually go for your dreams. Having published several stories and producing many packages for both The South Texan and Javelina Broadcast Network respectively, we would like to extend our sincerest warm wishes in all of Victoria Gonzalez’s future endeavors!
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OPINION
Angel Castillo
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Sexual Assault and Irreversible Damage
Clarissa Madrigal Spanish Columnist
Esta semana todos los estudiantes, maestros, y trabajadores de la Universidad recibimos un correo electrónico “email” sobre acoso sexual en uno de los dormitorios de la escuela. No es la primera vez que pasa, durante los semestres pasados también recibí correos electrónicos sobre el mismo tema. Creo que no soy la única persona que quisiera saber realmente que es lo que sucede. Aunque yo no viva en los dormitorios tengo clases todos los días en la escuela y tengo miedo de lo que pueda suceder. Lamentablemente nadie está exento a el peligro. Tal vez cuando los padres saben que sus hijos se quedaran a vivir en la Universidad pueden sentirse más tranquilos ya que se supone que hay más vigilancia, los jóvenes estarán seguros. No sé si eso precisamente sea una de las razones por la cual pasen estas cosas. Yo creo que el proteger a los estudiantes es una de las cosas más primordiales de la Universidad así que se debe de hacer algo para no tener este tipo de problemas. Esta Universidad no es la única en la que suceden casos como este; en todas las escuelas han pasado y hasta peor. No solo ha pasado acoso sexual sino violaciones.
La Universidad de Baylor estuvo envuelta en un caso de violación, Los jugadores de futbol americano fuero los causantes de dicho acto. Para protegerlos los entrenadores del equipo se quedaron callados para que el caso no se hiciera famoso. Cuando el caso salió a la luz los cómplices cayeron en la cárcel al igual que se destituyeron del su puesto en la Universidad. Uno de los violadores que jugaba futbol americano solamente va a estar seis meses en prisión lo que atemoriza a muchas jóvenes Universitarias. Se dice que probablemente quiera tomar revancha una vez que quede
en libertad. Seis meses en muy poco tiempo para una condena de esta magnitud deberían de darle más tiempo en prisión. Solamente porque son jugadores creen que pueden hacer lo que quieran y que nadie les va a llamar la atención. Están equivocados porque nadie es más que nadie todos valemos lo mismo; así que el ego no debe de existir y menos para cometer una violación porque se creen inalcanzables. Tenemos claro que esto va a pasar en todas las Universidades, ya sea que tengan muchos o pocos estudiantes el riesgo existe. Debo confesar que, aunque si recibimos correos electrónicos durante los semestres, no es muy seguido lo cual es muy bueno porque quiere decir que no es
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guía dice que ella quisiera saber más detalles de lo que paso. Ella tiene varios semestres aquí y dice que cuando esto pasa solamente mandan mensajes de que hubo acoso sexual pero realmente no se sabe si hubo violación o
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solo fue acoso. “Yo sé que no nos van a decir quien fue la víctima, pero deberían de dar más información sobre lo que pasa.” También dijo que se le hace muy raro que esto pase en los dormitorios de hombre, “que tiene que andar haciendo una mujer allí’ realmente queda la duda de que si ellas van a buscar a los hombres y luego dicen que les hicieron algo no adecuado.” Por otro lado, le pregunte a un hombre Irving Avalos y él dice que “el acoso sexual es algo no ético
ya que daña la autoestima de las personas y los deja con daños irreparables.” Al final añadió que es un problema que no debe de existir. Creo que es una tarea de todos, porque si sabemos algo hay que denunciar. Otra cosa que podemos hacer es tener cuidado y no salir muy noche y menos asolas; tratar de ir acompañados por alguien. Ay que ser precavidos para evitar tragedias. El número de la policía es el (361) 593-2611 o solamente llamar al 911.
Justice Shall Be Served For Criminals Samuel Galindo Chief Reporter
“Not again. Please, not again.” These are the words I whisper to myself as I read an email sent to me from Texas A&M University – Kingsville campus police, informing me that yet another sexual assault has taken place on our campus. Our campus, a place designed to serve as a haven where tomorrow’s leaders can come together to learn, create, thrive and grow as individuals in a safe and orderly manner, has sadly also become home to certain individuals who have proved just how low some human beings can
sink. On September 5, 2016, in Martin Hall, an innocent young woman’s life was forever changed, as she fell victim to a man who chose to entertain the depravity in his mind—who chose to lose self-control and decency and succumb to a mindset so vile, that I’m tempted to wonder how he can live with himself going forward. I can only hope and pray that the hammer of justice is brought down so swiftly and heavily upon him that maybe, just maybe, he will be so shaken and disturbed by his actions, he will change his ways, and encourage others to exercise self-control, even if it’s in the form of letters written from a jail cell.
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Crystal Zamarron- Editor-in-Chief Raul Altamirano- Managing Editor/Campus News Editor Sebastyon Spencer- Advertising Mgr. Bobby Puentes- #JavLife Editor/ Circulation Manager Frankie Cardenas- Sports Editor Angel Castillo- Editorial Editor/ Photographer
An act like this can tell you a lot about the current condition of men in our society—men driven by lust, pride, and desire, with absolutely no amount of self-control whatsoever. Just a few weeks ago, Brock Turner’s name gained nationwide recognition as the public became aware of his actions. He, too, committed an act of unspeakable evil in the form of rape. The then-Stanford University Freshman sexually assaulted an unconscious woman behind a dumpster after a party on their college campus, and, after eventually being found guilty of this heinous act, for which he might have served a maximum sentence of ten years
in prison, he instead will only serve six months. Six months, and then his life will go on. But what of the young woman—the victim? How is she to move forward? Think of her, her parents, her family. Think of the excitement her and her family shared when she received her acceptance letter to Stanford University versus now, when I’m sure she wishes that campus never existed. Her life will never be the same. To my fellow students, I tell you this: stand up; speak out, and act! Be aware of your surroundings. Understand that there are truly evil people in this world, in your city, on your cam-
pus. If you see suspicious acts taking place, then do something about it. Alert the authorities, and prepare for the worst in any situation. I know, for many, college is seen as a time when we let loose and have a good time, but I plead with you to snap out of that mindset. Do the right thing; prioritize; be aware. For every act of evil you see take place, counteract with acts of good. To the TAMUK student who committed the sexual assault, and to Brock Tuner, who’ll soon escape a proper prison sentence, I tell you this: You make think you’ve won, but evil will always lose in the end. You are both cowards and truly represent the lowest state a man can
sink to. I hope the decision you both made made haunts you both for the rest of your lives, and that somehow, you both can change. To the victims of these heinous crimes, I tell you this: You’re never alone. Though the majority of us have no idea how painful your life may be at the moment, I want you to know that we the people, the ordinary citizens, who aren’t blinded by the overreaching arm of an oftentimes corrupt judicial system, stand with you. And we always will. #DoTheRightThing “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
Angel Castillo Editorial Editor
the Center for Disease Control (CDC), among female rape victims, perpetrators were reported to be intimate partners (51.1%), family members (12.5%), acquaintances (40.8%) and strangers (13.8%). The recent sexual assault on Sept. 5th is disheartening, to know that a fellow Javelina was assaulted and to think that it keeps on happening. TAMUK needs to take a major step in ensuring the safety of the students and should compile all the places that these incidents are taking place and they should add more security or take safety precautions using the data they collect. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is a very safe campus and the school offers
many resources for students. There are several things that students can do to defend themselves; there are also some self-defense training classes that were recently being offered. There is also one event that is dedicated to empowering women to stand strong against sexual assault, domestic violence and gender violence. Due to the recent sexual assault, I ask that all the Javelinas of TAMUK take their time to put out a watchful eye for one another. We should be taking care of each other and making sure that we are all safe. We have to report any unusual activity, and take a stand to voice our concerns. If you ever need to go out late at night let somebody know where you’re
going, or download the Rave Guardian App, which allows you to set guardians and there is a panic button that requires you to input your pre-set code before it calls your guardians and 911. Together we need to stand up for our safety. We need to be aware of our surroundings and be there for each other when we need to be. This sexual assault occurred so early into the semester and we need to be there for our fellow Javelinas and lend our support to each other. Justice will come down onto the victim’s attacker and he will be punished for what he has done. He has committed such a horrendous crime and he deserves to be put in jail for what he has done.
Danger Lurks Everywhere There is always danger no matter where you go, whether you’re driving your car or walking to your dorm late at night, there is always some type of danger lurking out there. To think that so early in the semester there has been a sexual assault reported on September 5th, 2016 that occurred in plain daylight at Martin Hall. Last year when I was a freshman, when I received an email stating there was a sexual assault on campus, I was completely shocked about it. Most of the emails that I received as the year went by kept involving an acquaintance of some sort. With statistics coming from
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Hogs set record, Go 3-1 in Weekend Tourney Staff Reports The Javelina Volleyball team (8-1) made history this past weekend at the Thunderwolves Classic in Pueblo, Colorado, where a victory over Colorado State University-Pueblo, allowed them to eclipse a 7-0 record marking the best start Javelina Nation has ever witnessed in program history. They opened up play against Adams State University (5-4) on day one, winning 3 sets to 1, lead behind Lexi Wick, who spearheaded the attack offense with 13 kills and 4 aces. The defense was staggering for the Hoggies, as they prevented the Grizzlies from hitting more than .066 and racking up 38 digs. Game two was an exciting bout between heavyweights, as the Hoggies were neckin-neck with Colorado State-University Pueblo (2-7), edging the ThunderWolves 3-2 where plenty of players racked up season highs. The Hogs as a whole had 12 service aces, and were lead by double-doubles from Casey Klobedans with season high 53 assists and 11 digs, and Krystal Fasion’s 21 kills and 19 digs, leading the team in both categories. The Javelinas would then
take a restful night to take in their historic night, awaiting a battle with number 3 ranked Wayne State University (8-0). Sadly, the Hoggies would encounter their first loss of the season, getting swept by the Wildcats 0-3, and bringing an end to their historic winning streak. However, soon after, the Javelinas would bounce back and take on Nova Southeastern (5-3) and win in a hard fought battle 3-2. Wick and Faison lead the way with 13 kills apiece, followed by Haley Hutchinson 11. Fasion would record her fourth double-double of the season, as Ashley Bukowski and Casey Klobedans would record their fifth double-doubles of the season as well. Stat Leaders to this point in the season are: - Kills: Faison, 111 - Blocks: Hutchinson, 37 - Digs: Krystal Puente, 127 - Assists: Klobedans, 339 - Aces: Wick, 19 The Javelinas would conclude the tournament with an 8-1 record and will be opening Lone Star Conference play this Friday, against Western New Mexico University at the Steinke Physical Education Center, Game time at 4:00 P.M./
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“They were stupid [penalties], and it’s hard to say because they haven’t been, but we have to act like we’ve been there before. “The teams been 2-and-9 the last three years, I mean you’re going to celebrate because you’re excited, but we don’t condone that [behavior].” Play would continue, and with 5:25 left in the first, the Javelinas would go up huge, 33-0. On the following Javelina drive, Myles Carr would once again hit Autry 8 yards out, and add more points to the scoreboard. The Hogs would take a forty-point lead into the second quarter of play, and would also start the second quarter in their own red zone, after a punt return by Sean Landez put the Blue and Gold at their own 12. The Offenses stellar first quarter included 288 total yards, 40 points, and a streak of six straight offensive drives for touchdowns and a pick six, that was about as video game like as it could possibly get. The Autry-Carr connection would prove to be beneficial in the early part of this one, as Carr and Autry connected on three receptions which all resulted in touchdowns for a mark of 94 total yards, the final one coming at the beginning of the second quarter for six. “It felt good.” said Autry on racking up three scores, as opposed to being a non-factor in the endzone against the University of the Incarnate Word last week. “[We] came into this week with a different mindset than last week, and the game plan was different. We knew we could throw [the ball] more and so, that’s what we did, and we executed well.” The Hogs would take that lead, and Daren Wilkinson would pull most of his starters from the first team offense, and the game would stalemate from then on out, until a blocked punt
returned for a touchdown by Trevor Kemp would give the Clan their only points of the night. At the half, the score sat 47-7. Myles Carr would finish his night with 163 yards, completing 7 of 8 of his passes, for 4 touchdowns. Autry would play the remainder of the game in spurts and finish out with 109 yards. The third quarter held steady but was dominated by the defensive prowess of the Javelinas, who had two pick-sixes. Forrest Jones and Rodney Hubert broke open the score in that regard, 61-7. The final six added to the score was thanks in part to second in command quarterback Darrow Adams, who ran straight for the end zone on a 33-yard keeper. That would provide the final score and secure another win for Javelinas looking forward to next week. “The thing that I’m extremely pleased with is the way we prepared for this week. You watch guys on film and we played a Division-I team and then we watched Simon Fraser,” Coach Wilkinson said about the win. “It would be easy to say that they’re not as good as what we played the week before, but our guys prepared like they were playing a Division-I team again and that’s what we are proud of this week.” The Javelinas are currently sporting their best start since 2013 at 2-0, and are now ranked 27th in the nation in the AFCA Coaches Poll, receiving 36 total votes after Saturday’s contest. It was a hard fought and deserved tune-up for the Hogs, but in the wake, they will be starting Lone Star Conference play. The Javelinas will stay home to face national Number 12 Midwestern-State University Javelina Stadium on Saturday, September 17th, game time at 7:00 P.M.
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Krystal Puente setting up for a serve. The Javelinas are currently winning in bunches, only losing 10 of 34 sets.
Cross Country to run in C.C. Staff Reports After a strong showing at Our Lady of the Lake University last weekend in which they saw a second place finish for the team, the Javelina cross country team gears up tp run in thier own backyard for the Islander Splash meet in Corpus Christi, Texas this weekend. The women and men scored 69 and 54 points,
respectively last week in Windcrest. In the 5K, Kaitlyn Tharp finished third with a 19:24 followed shortly behind by Jade Guerrero finishing fifth 26 seconds later. Josie Guzman (21:48), Mariah Noyola (21:51), and Chelsea Gonzalez (22:32) rounded out the rest of the women’s team. Freshman Jose Ventura IV made his presence felt in his
debut, finishing first in the 8K with a 26:49 time. Following behind him in 11th and 12th, respectively with a 28:17 time Shane Stehle and Francisco Solis. Josiah Patterson (28:26) finished 14th, Elias Madrid (28:35) finished 16th, Damian Feeney (28:39) finished 17th and Rickey Medrano (29:02) closed off the team with a 19th place finish. This Friday the team
heads down to Islander Cross Country course in the grounds of the Dugan Tack and Soccer Stadium in Corpus Christi. The Javelinas will have their work cut out for them as they face the number one ranked cross country team in the Southland Conference. The women’s 5K begins at 6:15 p.m., with the men’s 8K following soon after at 6:45 p.m.
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Meet the Class of 2016-2017 Javelina Hall of Famers Robert Breedlove Sports Reporter @BreedloveCam Every year administrators, coaches, athletes, and fans come together to honor past Javelina sporting greats and all their achievements from times past. This year’s Hall of Fame class will include Track & Field and cross country star Andrea Ratkovic, baseball player Steve Foley, former NFL player Roberto Garza and the 199697 Javelina basketball squad. During a stellar run in the mid-80’s, Andrea Ratkovic took part on the Lone Star Conference champion 1986 cross country team (for which she was inducted as member of in 2014) and dominated in long distance track events. “She probably pulled off one of the greatest feats in the history of college track,” said Fred Neusch, former Sports Information Director and current member of the Hall of Fame committee. “She has won the 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 run all in one meet.” In 1987, she set conference record marks in the 5,000 (17:26.83) and 10,000 meters (35:59.79), which she still holds today, and is second all time in the 1,500 (4:37.13). Ratkovic also set a school record in the indoor mile with a time of 5:15.30. When the TAMU-Kingsville track and field program was suspended the following year, she transferred over to Oklahoma University and set the school indoor mile record there. Much like Ratkovic, two-year letterman Steve Foley set many of the school’s highest marks. “He’s one of our all-time best baseball players” Neusch said. In 1998, the Toronto native set the team single season records in batting average (.479), home runs (15), hits (102) and runs (85). He holds the record in career marks for batting average (.427) and is second all-time in home runs (24) and total bases (267). Also within the class is perhaps the best known and most decorated of the 2016 inductees, former Chicago Bear, Roberto Garza. From 1998-2001 he collected 11 All-American honors for both his performance on the football field as an offensive lineman and as a thrower on the track and field team. He was named to the All-LSC first team for three straight years and was named Lineman of the Year in 1999 and 2000. Garza won national championships in both indoor and outdoor shot put in 2000 and holds the school’s shot put
record at 60-0. The Atlanta Falcons drafted him in the fourth round of the NFL draft in 2001, but he made his name with the Chicago Bears where he spent the final nine years of his career and made a Super Bowl appearance in 2007. Even after his collegiate and professional career, Garza accumulated accolades, being inducted into the Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame, and even having December 2nd named “Roberto Garza Day” by his hometown of Rio Hondo, Texas. He and his wife, former Javelina volleyball player and track athlete Ashley Golden, have exemplified themselves as contributors to society. “They have done a lot of work in the Chicago area helping the youth,” Neusch said, of his work for the United Way. Last, but not least, 1995-96 Lone Star Conference championship basketball team. They are only the second team to win a LSC title after the 1991-1992 team (which has also been inducted in the hall of fame). The Bill Carter-led team went 23-6 overall and was spearheaded by the play of All-American DeRon Rutledge who scored 619 points and shot 62.3 percent from the field. Current Javelina Basketball head coach Johnny Estelle shined, winning the LSC Tournament MVP award and setting a team single-game record of nine three-point shots made versus Central Oklahoma. Chris Walker was also named the LSC Defensive Player of the Year. “This is a great induction class,” Neusch said, “they have names that people know and they did great things that still stand in the record books.” The Inaugural Hall of Fame and Champions Banquet will be held Friday, September 16th at the Memorial Student Union Ballroom and will begin at 6:00 P.M.
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