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#BlackLivesMattersToo

Panel discussion explains the hashtag, answers questions, debunks myths Bobby Puentes #JAVLIFE Editor @paperboybob A portion of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville community gathered to engage in a panel discussion of the movement Black Lives Matter in the Ballroom of the Memorial Student Union Building.

The event provided a place for information to be presented to the public in attendance about a topic that is relevant today but is still misunderstood by many.

The panel openly discussed questions that were submitted from the audience.

The panel members were Ike Amaliri and Tiffany Trevino joined by faculty member and coordinator Barbara Collins with Dr. Nirmal Goswami as moderator.

Opening statements were

given by all panelist members about the event, what it meant for them to be given the opportunity to serve on the panel and the perspective they would be bringing to the conversation.

Amaliri’s opening statement spoke of the Plato story “The Allegory of the Cave” and related it to the same problems of not wanting to understand a problem because one has not experienced that problem personally.

“It’s okay to have different experiences. Just because you don’t know my experience, doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.” Amaliri said relating his quote to the Plato story he referenced.

Trevino during her opening statement gave a quote from Desmond Tutu stating, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”

Collins went into detail about the perspective that she would be bringing to the panel as an African American wife and mother. Collins made it a point to get across that “All lives matter but in this particular moment black lives need to matter.” Collins closed her opening statement with this quote.

Once the introduction statements concluded the discussion of audience submitted questions took place. A total of nine questions were discussed during the hour that was dedicated for the event with each panel member given two to three minutes on each question.

The questions varied from a wide range of topics all centered on the BLM movement, from what the movement actually protest, to how white students could get more involved.

“The event went real well, the set up was great, the

Photo by Crystal Zamarron

(From Left to Right) Tiffany Treviño and Ike Amaliri, TAMUK students and Barbara Collins, Disabilities Resource Center Coordinator and Dr. Nirmal Goswami, moderator and professor. questions were amazing. I wish it was longer.” Amaliri spoke of the event as a whole.

The moderator Dr. Goswami opened up about the environment that we were in

and how this is a great thing and should not be seen any otherwise knowing faces of all colors sat in the crowd. “ This is a Hispanic institution discussing BLM with a moderator from Assam,

Infectious disease reaches Texas

Tallant to host Student Forum

Crystal Zamarron Editor-in-Chief @crystalsotex

The campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is blanketed with South Texas humidity. The combination of moisture and heat are perfect for mosquitos.

The campus is firmly in the zone for infectious disease.

Assistant Professor Richard Laughlin is the expert in all things infectious.

With a biochemistry bachelors from Stetson University and a doctorate in biochemistry from Clemson University, his interest in infectious diseases began as an undergraduate.

“The battle between host and pathogen is a compelling topic, and encapsulates many of the principles of evolution,” Lauglin says.

Laughlin has spent a lot of time on food-borne illnesses and learning how they develop. “[Food-borne illnesses are] those that are spread by contaminated food and water. This wasn’t planned, but the biology behind these infections in very interesting,” said Laughlin. “With 70% of the human immune system found in the intestines, it is remarkable that so many pathogens succesfully establish infectious by this route.”

Currently, Zika is being found in Texas, from cases that are traveled related.

India. This is a wonderful thing that it is.” Dr. Goswami spoke of how great it was that the campus, students, staff, and community allowed this event to take place.

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Graphic by Crystal Zamarron

According to www.texaszika.org/, Primarily, Zika is spread through mosquito bites but can spread from mother to child, blood transfusion, and sexual contact from a partner that has Zika. There are mild or no symptoms. The common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes).

“Access to medical pro-

fessionals is an important resources – one that we shouldn’t take for granted.

If you are feeling sick, go see a professional!” said Laughlin. Resources for health are Women’s and Men’s Health Clinic across the stadium, your family doctor, or the TAMUK Student Health and Wellness Center.

“I’m more aware of it since I’m female and it can affect

me even more than males but I wear mosquitoes repellent when I’m outside or I just stay inside,” said Michelle Villarreal, Masters student in biology.

However, if you take Laughlin’s lab, “we take the time to discuss appropriate techniques, persona equipment, and proper decontamination protocols to stay safe.

Since m lab works with the

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human pathogen Salmonella Typhimurium, we take great care to make sure everyone is working carefully and safely,” said Laughlin.

“The media doesn’t say much about it but my family does spray the yard for mosquitoes every other week because of the diseases mosquitoes carry.

“When I’m not home I tend to stay inside,” said Villarreal.

President Tallant heard the voice of the student-body after a petition circulated on campus complained of student financial aid prolems.

A forum with students is set for Oct. 7.

On Sept. 26 Tallant had a meeting with leaders of the Student Government Association regarding financial aid.

According to an email to students, SGA shared some horror stories heard around campus so far this semester.

One of the issues raised is that some students have paid fees because of delays during the financial aid processing. Tallant has stated “I want to assure all students that we will look into any fees which were incurred by students as a result of financial aid processing changes and make reimbursements if any errors are found.”

President Tallant will host a Student Forum Oct. 7, at noon in the Founders Room inside Lewis Hall. questions.

Students are welcome to share questions and concerns.

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Window on the World highlights student diversity

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Bobby Puentes

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THIS WEEK’S EVENTS!

Suicide Prevention Week - Sept. 28 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Fourth Annuel Window on the World was held on World Peace Day to promote the many cultures here on campus.

Bobby Puentes #Javlife Editor @paperboybob Students, faculty and citizens gathered to celebrate the everyday diversity that walks among the campus of Texas A&M University Kingsville that forms the student body.

Almost 100 people were in attendance of Window on the World, the event put on by Student Activities held on World Peace Day Sept. 21.

The event which had a turnout of about 100 attendees was open to the public and provided food samples from around the world along with entertainment one normally would not be able to witness in this Country.

This is the fourth time W.O.W has been held since the spring of 2013. Usually held late at the end of Sept. or early Nov. W.O.W was pushed forward to be held on the exact date of World Peace Day. “We are able to encourage family to come and include our community family. Javelina Nation extends to more than our students.”

Elizabeth Laurence the Intercultural Programming Coordinator said of what this event means to our TAMUK community.

Middle Schoolers from Santa Gertrudis performed a Philippian folklore dance called Ti-

ninkling to kick off W.O.W. Through the rest of the event students from different countries performed different acts of entertainment from poetry, musical pieces to various dance numbers while information and pictures from their home countries were displayed on monitors throughout the MSUB Ballroom.

Alex Solis a freshman from TAMUK “really enjoyed the Persian poet. It was my favorite part of tonight.” Solis commented on his most enjoyable aspect of the W.O.W event.

Kaina Martinez one of the emcees of the W.O.W event was proud to be able to be a part of an event like this on campus. “There is beauty in differences, It’s awesome that you can see many cultures all here in one place being presented.” Martinez spoke on how great events like W.O.W are.

Many different cultures were presented throughout the night for the audience to enjoy and possibly learn new information about places and cultures they have never heard of.

“This event opens people’s eyes to the world and creates a reciprocal relationship, in addition of giving opportunities for them to see cultures from across the world.” Laurence said of the purpose and importance of the W.O.W event.

International singer Falu is coming to campus Raul Villarreal Contributing Reporter Texas A&M University–Kingsville Presidential Performing & Visual Arts Series 2016 is proud to announce that the singer “Falu” is performing at Jones Auditorium on Tuesday, October 4th at 7 p.m. Falu is an internationally acclaimed Indian singer that is able to seamlessly combine the Jaipur style and Benares style into a beautiful melody.

The performance will be free, and open to the public.

Falu was a student of the late legend Ustad Sultan Khan but now is a student of the great Smt. Kishori Amonkar. Falu has been featured by a lot of big names in the music industry like Yo-Yo Ma, Wyclef Jean, Philip Glass, Ricky Martin, Blues Traveler, and A. R. Rahman. In 2006, she got the honor of being selected as Carneige Hall’s ambassador of Indian Music. But one of her biggest accomplishments yet is performing at the White House in front of President Obama

and First Lady Michelle Obama for the First State dinner in 2009. She has also performed at the Time-100 gala in front of high profile guests like Oprah Winfrey. Falu’s music has been used in many soundtracks including Angelina Jolie’s documentary “A Place in Time”.

Falu has released two albums “Falu” in 2007, and “Foras Road” in 2013.

She has done live performances with these songs aired in FOX TV, National Geographic TV, and in the National Public Radio. Her album “Falu” was featured in Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History’s “Beyond Bollywood” exhibit as the representative of the voice of the Indian American trendsetting artists.

The student body at TAMUK is looking forward to have the privilege to see Falu perform, especially the International Student Organization (ISO). The president of the ISO Ajinkya Pawar said that, “We are very excited to see her because she is a very famous in the US, and I have seen videos of her on You

The week of Sept.28 starts the Suicide Prevention awareness week around the TAMUK campus.

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Kaina Martinez and Jeet Desai take a break from emceeing W.O.W to enjoy the entertainment provided by students.

Suicide Discussion - Sept. 29 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

MSUB Room 219A Speaker Jessica J. Stephens comes to TAMUK to bring awareness and discuss the importance of suicide prevention. Will be Free Food.

Poet recites a Persian poem in the Persian launguage during W.O.W.

(Above) Ifey Ibik and Dr. Han perform a musical piece for the crowd at W.O.W. (Left) Dancers perform ‘We are India” dance during the event of W.O.W.

Tube and she is extremely talented”.

Falu which is currently on tour with her new projecect “Falu’s Bollywood Orchestra”, was named the top 20 most influential Global Indian Women in India’s Economic Times. The New York Times described her music as “East and West, ancient and modern”. Also Vogue described her music as “a rare brand of timeless elegance”.

Falu’s concert is can’t miss event that is refreshingly different and will be an amazing

Kingsville Symphony Orchestra Classics Revisited 2016-2017 Concert Series - Oct. 2 3 p.m Jones Auditorium Sponsered by Coastal Bend Community Foundation.

Guest artist Dr. Joachim and Music Director Dr. Veronica Salinas- Lopez will be performing musical classics. Tickets range from $10,$20.$30 with $2 off for military and their families.

Kids under 12 and TAMUK students are free.

learning experience for students who are not familiar with her type of music, and culture.

Even people that are familiar with Indian music will learn something since Falu’s music is different as said by Nilofar Sayyad, The Vice president of ISO. She said that Falu’s music brings a different type of flavor to Indian music, “Usually we listen to same Bollywood songs, but Falu brings a different type of music that is very entertaining and still traditional”.

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TAMUK brings festivities to students Arts & Sciences department hosts carnival themed festival in the quad

Alex Guerra Reporter @alxgrr The sounds of kernels popping, water splashing, and roaring laughter filled the quad as the annual “College Night Out” took place Tuesday evening.

Hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences, the carnival themed social is used to promote student involvement in department organizations and celebrate diversity.

Bright, vivid colors that corresponded to the carnival theme drew in more than 200 spectators. More than 10 informational booths led by student clubs discussed

their roles on campus. Luis Aguilar, senior in Communications spoke on behalf of Alpha Psi Omega (APO), the National Theatre Honor Society.

Aguilar stated, “College Night Out allows students to take a break from their busy work schedules and just have fun! I think College Night Out is a great way to get students involved with their department organizations.”

Students were treated to free refreshments and games.

Faculty members from Arts & Sciences departments helped served fair food and run game stands. From ring toss to the obstacle course,

each booth was busy with participants. Students also did not hesitate to take aim and professors encaged in a dunk booth.

Elisa Guerra, office manager for the College of Arts & Sciences supervised the event, as well as directed the relay race. “Fun, family, and fellowship are what we strive to incorporate into ‘College Night Out’. [Arts & Sciences] hosts this event every fall, as well as tailgate during football games. Each booth’s goal is to promote uniqueness and diversity.”

The large, yellow stand that stood directly in the center read that diversity is

strength. As the largest college at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the College of Arts & Sciences’ mission is to inform, educate, and recruit, according to Guerra.

College Night Out marks one of the many fall festivities to come. Upcoming events include Fall Carnival on Oct. 12 and Homecoming festivities, which will begin the following day.

“It was fun and useful to students…it allows people to mingle with fellow colleagues and network. It is a great way to get to know each other,” stated Siddharth Tuplondhe, graduate student in Electrical Engineering.

Photos by Alex Guerra

(Left) Pug and poodle having fun at College Night Out (Middle) Kevin Pendleton, Fine Arts & History major (Right) Alpha Psi Omega (Up) Students participating at the festivities at College Night Out

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King, Queen rule in effect Samuel Galindo Chief Reporter @samgalindo95

With the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Student Government Association ruling now in full effect, students running for Homecoming King or Queen can run for the position based on the gender with which they identify. For example, a male, who identifies as female, can now run for queen and vice versa.

The Senate Bill 91-01, was reviewed on September 7 by SGA Senators and was passed by a voice vote.

As expected, the ruling has received much attention and drawn opinions from both supporters and opposers. Aariel Guerra, a Junior majoring in Criminal Justice, shared her support for the ruling, saying, “I feel like it’s a step in a more modern

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Meet and greet with ISA First time introducing ISA as first organzation of its kind in South Texas

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direction since TAMUK is typically a more traditional campus.” Guerra went on to say that she felt the ruling will help “…people consider this campus more since it shows that it’s more open to modern issues.”

Lue Gonzales, a Sophomore and Communications major, who is considering entering the race, also expressed his support saying, “I support it one-hundred percent. If girls want to classify themselves as guys, they have that right, and if guys want to do the same…then they have every right to.”

Luis Aguilar, a Senior majoring in Communications, offered his support, saying, “I definitely support it… Running for whatever gender you identify yourself as… is something that you should respect – not only as an American citizen, but as a human.”

Michaelina Gonsales, a

second-year Communications major, who is also considering a bid at the crown, shared that she supports the LGBT community, but feels the regulations regarding the Homecoming race for King and Queen should be left alone, saying, “I feel like it should still be the regular -- King for male, and Queen for female – not that I’m against it… it’s just, I don’t necessarily agree with it.

When it comes to this, I feel it should [stay] the same.”

Students weren’t the only ones expressing their opinion on the ruling. Janet Smith, Lecturer of Spanish, had the following to say: “I am in favor of [the ruling], because I think all students need to have the same rights and access to the same opportunities.” Ms. Smith went on to say that, “I think it’s a sign that society is progressing and accepting more diversity.”

Texas A&M University-Kingsville has over 230 organizations on campus.

However, this is the first year TAMUK introduces the Association of Indian Students (AIS), the first organization of its kind in South Texas. The organization had its first official meeting on September 23rd at the Student Union Building.

The organization was founded by student Ajinkya Pawar and his colleagues.

They saw a need for TAMUK to promote Indian culture, and wanted to establish an organization in which Indian students could feel unified.

Pawar, president of AIS, experienced firsthand the difficulties Indian students face when getting accustomed to the university. “The reason we started the organization was because we saw many issues for Indian students when they came down to TAMUK.” he states, “At around 12 am, an AIS official revived a phone call from a student saying that they had no ride to get from the CPR airport to Kingsville. Unfortunately, the University shuttle doesn’t run at such a late hour. That is when we all decided that we need to help students who are coming into the university for the first time from India.”

Since then, AIS has launched its mission to assist Indian students with accommodations, transportation, and cultural support.

The AIS student committee emphasizes the importance of promoting Indian culture to the Javelina Nation. The organization realizes that India has different events and festivals that vary by region, so AIS has developed a goal in which it will introduce all these events to the community. The first event of the season was Ganesh, held on September 5th.

The event was a big success for AIS, and they hope to continue this trend with their upcoming October festivals Navratri and Diwali.

Vice President of AIS, Nilofar Sayyad, explains, “The basic aim is to bring all students together and keep unity in diversity.” Whether you are familiar with Indian

Photo courtesy of ISA facebook page

culture or not, AIS wants to TAMUK, and figuring out spread awareness of their where and when events took traditions and festivals with place. However, after finding everyone. Pawar further out about AIS, he’s been able explains, “We want to bring to familiarize himself with all the festivals and culturthe university and has had a al events that we have in whole new outlook. Kuldeep India that students miss. We Serigh, food coordinator for host them at the university the upcoming Diwali event so that the entire TAMUK states, “This university has community can enjoy them been doing great for the together.” students, and they still have This is the first year AIS more things in store.” is introduced as a student Even though this is the organization, and it has reorganization’s first year, AIS ceived tremendous support has become a family to its from TAMUK students and members, and TAMUK has faculty. Advisor of Pharmabecome their home. AIS will cy, Dr. Jayshiee Mishra, and continue to grow as an orgaInternational & Multicultural nization and host Indian culEvent Coordinator, Ms. Elizabeth Laurence, are part of the TAMUK faculty who have guided AIS in its mission.

The opening AIS meeting had a turnout of over fifty students, all of who had a deep appreciation for the organization’s goals. Students said they feel right at home in AIS, and are glad to be able to embrace and share their culture.

Student member, Dhrudipsinh, quoted, “This organization provides us with the opportunity to volunteer, orgaPhoto by Crystal Zamarron nize, coordinate different events, and develop tural festivities throughout our skills.” Student Harcampus. Their main goals inath Makala gave a perare to help students, help sonal experience on how he other organizations, and struggled with finding the share Indian culture with the location of his classrooms at Javelina community.

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Parking is a pain and a problem

Angel Castillo Editorial Editor

Parking on campus is not only a big problem but also a pain. New students entering Texas A&M University-Kingsville have no idea about the troubles of campus parking and how bothersome it is to find a decent parking spot. Parking lots are assigned to certain colors like blue, yellow, red, white etc.

The problem isn’t that there isn’t enough space but that the only parking lots that I feel comfortable parking in are the ones near Lynch Hall. Besides the parking lots at Lynch and Turner Hall, there is a bigger parking lot behind Lucio and Mesquite Village West but I feel so uncomfortable parking over there. The location for resident parking is either back there or by the other dorms. There is no convenient parking for those who live in Lucio or Mesquite. The only time for good parking is once the weekend comes by.

It’s noticeable that once the weekend rolls around it is undoubtedly easier to find a parking space since a lot of students go back home.

However, once the weekend is over, the struggle to find a parking space arises again.

Siddharth R. Tuplondhe

Considering that almost all my friends own vehicles, we have all experienced some type of parking problems on campus. Whether it’s finding commuting parking before class starts or regular parking when returning from home we all have problems finding parking spots.

The amount of parking spaces available compared to the amount of students living in the residence halls is

ridiculous. You can’t expect for students to park in the Lynch parking lot and they live all the way in Mesquite.

The walk to the dorm may be short but it’s such a hassle to not have convenient parking on campus. Students wouldn’t feel safe if they had to park so far and if it was dark.

Commuting students also face struggles with parking spaces. The amount of commuter parking spaces

is so much more limited than residence is. One of my friends has to come like an hour and a half early just to get a parking space before her class starts. If the yellow parking lots along the street are all taken she has to park behind the Business Administration Building or by Manning hall.

It would be very helpful to have more parking spots available or even a parking garage could help solve the limited parking because they

could expand upwards but in order for that to happen, they would need a lot of funds and it would take time before it was even completed. Another thing that TAMUK could do is maybe increase the amount of bike lock stations and add more light along paths where students park. The parking isn’t horrible and the distance isn’t too far but they could definitely improve certain things.

pion T.J. Perkins fighting against the Brain Kendrick.

The match did contain some botches throughout the time since the bell started but in the end Perkins retained his title clean, after the match Perkins wanted to shake Kendrick’s hand, but Kendrick attacked Perkins.

We get down to the Best of 7 match between Cesaro and Sheamus, both men are tied at 3-3 one win left for either man and WWE Creative Team gives us a great match

but it ends in a tie. How? Why? The match was perfect till that ending and I was so mad about this ending that I didn’t want to watch the rest but I needed too.

We now have Sami Zyan up against Chris Jericho and the match itself was a back and forth brawl between the man but the outcome was upsetting. Zyan hasn’t won a major match in a while and for him to lose this match made his momentum drop even lower.

We get down to the Triple Treat match between Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Bayley for the Women’s Championship. The match was fine I just felt like so much was going on and I couldn’t get behind the match. Everyone was everywhere and with also had Dana Brooke interfering and I just couldn’t care at all. In the end Charlotte won to retain her title, I was happy that she kept the belt because I don’t feel like these women need the belt yet.

We finally get down to the last 2 matches, we had the United States title on the line and the match is hard to talk about but we did have Roman Reigns finally winning the U.S. title against Rusev.

Finally, we have Kevin Owen defending the Universal Title against Seth Rollins and it was a good match it was back and forth and Rollins took a nasty Gut Buster which injured him. Chris Jericho interfered for Owens to have him retain the title.

Clash of Champions: Pay-Per-View

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This past Sunday was Clash of Champions and honestly it’s hard to even talk about. I thought it was going to be a good pay-perview (PPV) and it was good, it just had terrible endings for it.

The night started off with the pre-show and we had Alicia Fox going against Nia Jax. Jax looked dominate throughout the entire match, at a point Fox was able to do a cross body off

the turnbuckle and a scissors kick but was taken out by a Samoa Drop from Jax for the win.

We finally start the PPV off with the Tag Team Champions the New Day going against Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. The match itself was okay it was back and forth and New Day did retain only by having Xavier Woods hitting Anderson in the head with his personal trombone.

Next we have the debut of the Cruiserweight Cham-

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Feminism in the Fall Women and Gender Studies at TAMUK

Crystal Zamarron Editor-in-Chief @crystalsotex Everyone knows I’m a journalism major but my minor is slightly different. My minor is Women’s and Gender Studies. Where I learn the differences, the similarities, and everything in between about, well women and gender and everything that surrounds that.

I am a feminist because I believe in equality for all.

No, I don’t hate men or believe women are better than men. The stereotype about feminism is completely off the charts. When really feminism is “the advocacy

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First Amendment Right 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.

of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.” In reality or shall I say, in my WGST online class textbook, there are 5 types of feminism. Join a WGST class to know more.

One of my WGST courses is online, which I’m taking in the Fall semester 2016 and will contine to take WGST courses, and we have to do response papers for each chapter. For each chapter I have more than what the minimum is. I go off on textto-self experiences and how I see it happen right before my very eyes every day. And I get it that some people are joking but a knock-knock Advertising For advertising inquiries, e-mail the South Texan at thesouthtexan@yahoo.com, OR call (361) 593-4371 and ask for Sebastyon Spencer.

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joke is an appropriate joke not the weird jokes that make people uncomfortable.

Feminism gets a weird reaction. When I start going on about a certain situation I have male friends that react in an “ugh” or “oh no, here she goes again” like respect my decision and you won’t get this talk. How hard is it to not talk about rape like a joke, or to not talk about women’s rights like we still can’t vote. It can get very personal to those that are not ignorant about their own gender. Especially when women have been battling this segregation between women and men for a very long time and still continue

to struggle with.

I try to be the best feminist there is. Not as a competition but as a self-lovebe-kind-to-everyone type of thing. Taking these courses will do nothing but improve my knowledge in Women’s Rights and if people have any questions or will like to argue with me on this, then I’ll be prepared. I encourage everyone to join a WGST course or even go to a WGST event. In fact, just researching to be more informed in not just Women’s Rights but in all that you have questions for, you will not be disappointed. Maybe a little bit because the internet has everything.

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Instruments off the Gridiron Athlete enjoys plucking strings, when not thumping opponents Travis Demas Sports Reporter @Travisdemas When Ifey Ibik, the 6-foot-2, 290-pound defensive lineman for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelinas is not cracking skulls on the gridiron, he’s usually playing for his other team—the orchestra.

Don’t judge a book by its cover, but this big, beastly football player has a softer side.

Like many youthful pursuits, it started with a cute girl.

“There was this one girl that I liked in the orchestra, [so wanting to sit in her section] I asked my teacher what instrument I should play,” he said.

The teacher pointed to the girl and asked her to show Ibik her instrument.

“I was like, ‘bet, she plays the viola, then I play the viola, too. Sign me up,” Ibik recalled.

However, the future defensive standout would realize he made a tiny mistake.

“Here’s the tragic part,” said Ibik on his decision, “she was really a violinist, and she just had a really big violin that looked like a viola.”

Violas are larger, stringed instruments that look immensely similar to violins, but create deeper tones.

We fast forward, and Ibik found himself with an instrument in hand in the present.

Viola player was not always something a much younger Ibik visualized himself doing.

He imagined himself becoming a basketball star; he was never too fond of football, either.

His mom often pointed out the game’s physical dangers to him growing up, so football was never his first choice.

After getting in trouble at school one day, a counselor suggested football as an alternative for getting into more trouble.

Thinking his mom would nix the idea, Ibik was surprised when she permitted him to play. Ibik accepted the challenge and began to play for the first time when he was in the eighth grade.

“My feet were slow, I was sloppy, I didn’t do good. I was really thinking about quitting at the time. [Then

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Ifey Ibik with his Viola mounted on his shoulder. He recently played in a piece at the event “Window on the World.” the third day came] and I just went beast mode on the middle school field. I was like whoa, this feels good. This is more of a match for me,” he said.

By the time he was in high school, Ibik began to face more adversity both on the field, and in the orchestra room.

He was still second to last chair in the orchestra, and on the field he was challenged for his starting spot in which he eventually lost three games into the season his senior year.

Feeling defeated, Ibik found new light when his football coach told him that he was getting recruited by Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

With a newfound determination, he began to train harder than he ever had before; perfecting his craft as a player on the field, and also the orchestra room. “I hate being left behind,” Ibik said was his motivation to get better.

After signing his scholarship to play college ball, Ibik also got

accepted into the universities Bio Medical program.

However, he still felt something was missing.

Ibik’s viola instructor at the time suggested he look into joining the school orchestra at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

He thought about it, and soon set up an audition in which he played for a scholarship, and received it.

Ibik, now a college student and a freshman all over again began to face similar problems as he did in high school.

The players on the field were bigger, stronger, and faster than Ibik, while at the same time, he was struggling to keep up in the Orchestra.

Given these obstacles, Ibik began to train hard in football and the orchestra, and his hard work paid off tremendously.

While never getting behind with his classes, Ibik became a starter on the defensive line by the time he was a sophomore, which unfortunately got cut short due to an foot injury.

Ibik also got to start playing in concerts as well with the orchestra, although some of the members felt almost as if he didn’t belong.

Now as a senior, Ibik is once again starting on the football team, is a team leader, and even leads the team in prayer.

“I haven’t met a guy that dislikes Ibik,” said Defensive Line Coach Ronnie Palmer.

Ibik also is beginning to mentor the younger chord players in the orchestra, as well as play along side of his personal tutor and teacher, Veronica Salinas, at concerts.

As a senior, Ibik is currently a Resident Advisor for one of the dormitories here at A&M-Kingsville, and has a busy schedule in which he doesn’t even get done with his days until 12 a.m.

Now that his days here at TAMUK as a student are numbered, Ibik plans to attend pharmacy school upon graduating, and hopefully receive an opportunity to play football at the professional level.

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Let me get this straight Frankie Cardenas Sports Editor Let me get this straight. Two straight games against ranked opponents. Two straight games decided by only two points apiece.

And for some oddity, the Javelinas are no longer on the radar in Division-II in any voting system whatsoever?

I understand wins are important, I’m not an ignorant buffoon, but for crying out loud. The Lone Star Conference is the equivalent of one of the power five conferences in D-I football, and yet the Javelinas are no longer one of the programs some consider a threat?

Let me put this into your mind for future reference.

Currently in D-I ball, there is one program in the AP Top 25 with two losses. Now does that sound fair at all?

I understand I sound like a gripe, but here me out.

In D-II, the Javelinas currently sit tied for 18th in overall scoring offense, are the 17th best team in the country in total defense, and hang steady among the leaders total turnovers, and more suitably interceptions.

I mean what are people not seeing in this team that is not allowing them to think this team is a team to watch?

I don’t quite understand it honestly.

Actually, no, I get it. In the clutch, we are almost as bad as Tony Romo in the middle of December.

The Javelinas make mistakes and also allow their emotions to dictate gameplay and end up costing the team the game.

Now, I am not one to point any fingers; but man, oh man.

Something has got to give. I’ve heard Coach Wilkinson sputter it out for more than a year already: “Act like you’ve been there before.”

Eventually, the saying grows tired and it will be evident, that much of what is said is going in one ear, and out the other.

Clean it up fellas. You all are a ton better than most want to give you credit for.

Execute.

Volleyball wins two of three on weekend Staff Reports @TheSouthTexan The Javelina Indoor Volleyball team (11-3, 3-1 LSC) has continued to play well during their long six game stint away from Hampton Inn Court, winning two of three games that took place over this passed weekend.

The Hoggies were served their first conference loss against Texas A&M University-Commerce (8-6, 2-2 LSC) on Friday.

The Javelinas started off the first game strong and were threatening in all four sets.

Lexi Wick had a strong performance throughout the four stanzas, as she led the hogs with a hit percentage of .455 with 12 kills along with seven blocks.

Krystal Faison added another double-double during her performance making that her seventh one of the season.

She finished with 12 kills, 14 digs and two service aces.

Casey Klobedans had 47 assists, three blocks along with 4 kills.

Freshman Taliah Phipps led the hogs with three service aces.

Ashley Bukowski also had a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs.

Madison Brabham led the Javelinas with 14 kills and hit .409.

The Hogs would tackle back-to-back games the following day, however, the result would be one for Javelina Nation to celebrate.

The Blue and Gold took to the road and met Texas Women’s University (4-9, 0-4 LSC) in Denton, then moved over to Dallas to face off against Dallas Baptist University (3-11).

After a first set loss to Texas Women’s in the first game of action, the Hoggies proceeded to win six consecutive sets and win out the remainder of the day’s competition.

Bukowski led the team to victory against Texas Women’s with a team high 14 kills.

Faison trailed closely with nine and Wick also posted eight kills for the first game.

Haley Hutchinson had an outstanding defensive game with seven blocks.

In the second game of the day, Wick brought her A-game again and led the team with 11 kills.

Bukowski had eight kills and three blocks to add to her defensive resume, and Hutchinson had another defensive output with another seven blocks and five kills that aided the offense.

Overall, Casey Klobedans led the team with 74 assists on the day, while also posting two service aces and three kills.

Klobedans is currently in the midst of chasing history, with 3,028 total career assists, 23 assists shy of tying the Javelina All-Time Assists record.

The mark is close at hand for Klobedans who averages 10.44 assists a set.

Javelina volleyball will travel to Stephenville to face off against the Tarleton State TexAnns on September 30th, and finish the lengthy road trip the next day against Angelo State University on the first day of October.

The Hoggies will finally make their long awaited return to the Gil H. Steinke Physical Education Center on Dig Pink Night, on October 7th, squaring off with the Lone Star Conference rival West Texas A&M University Lady Buffaloes at 7:00 P.M.

Photo By: Angel Castillo

Javelina Volleyball huddled during a timeout. The Hogs are currently hitting .235 on the season.

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Herencia Tejana reconoce fundadores Reportaje en Espanol

La organización Herencia Tejana reconocerá a sus fundadores durante un banquete el viernes 14 de octubre, a mediodía, en un sitio no determinado todavía.

El Dr. Rumaldo Juárez, quien fue presidente de la universidad Texas A&M-Kingsville por varios años, y Frank Ureño, el que sirvió como Dean of Students para la universidad, van a recibir el premio Tejano Heritage Award (El Premio de Herencia Tejana) por sus esfuerzos en fundar este evento

anual que se ha celebrado por 10 años.

El evento reconoce graduados y directores de la universidad Texas A&M-Kingsville que han contribuido a la herencia Tejana de Texas con sus obras, trabajo o espirito social o político.

Mas de 20 graduados se han reconocidos durante los próximos 10 anos, según el Dr. Manuel Flores, el organizador de el evento. Sin embargo, este no hubiera ocurrido sin el esfuerzo de Juárez y Ureño, Flores dijo.

“Estamos muy agradecidos de el liderazgo de el Dr. Rumaldo Juárez y

el señor Frank Ureño. Ellos hicieron posible este festival y ellos son responsables por el reconocimiento de esos alumno que han vivido la cultura Tejana, asegurando que esos tiempos nunca se olviden,” Flores dijo.

El banquete es gratis, según el señor Homero Vera, el co-organizador de este evento.

“Todo mundo esta invitado,” dijo Vera. “Esta es una oportunidad para reconocer a nuestros fundadores y para decirles gracias por su liderazgo y visión.”

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Dr. Rumaldo Juarez es director del museo en Robstown.

Mi Familia reconoce artista internacional Por Clarissa Madrigal Reportera en Espanol

Mariachi Celestial se presento en “Mi Familia.”

Foto por Xavier Aguilar

El evento Mi Familia- Mi Comunidad se llevó acabo el día viernes, 16 de septiembre que concedió con la Independencia de México, como colaboración a la fiesta del Museo Conner y a los Archivos del Sur de Tejas.

El evento fue en Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center. El propósito de este evento es hacer un conjunto de recolección para mantener la abundante historia hispana en el sur de tejas. El evento estuvo acompañado del Mariachi Celestial, buena comida que fue proveída

por Big House Restaurant y deliciosos postres mexicanos.

“Fue un evento cultural que represento mi herencia hispana, pero también expresaron las tradiciones mexicanas en arte como la pintura de la piñata y los tamales,”“ dijo Bianca Candoza, una estudiante de historia.

La anfitriona de este evento fue Carmen Lomas Garza, una artista nacida y criada en Kingsville. Ellas es una estudiante graduada de la Universidad Texas A & I. Ella es una artista reconocida por todo el munco por sus obras quien ahora reside en la ciudad de San Francisco, California.

Garza es una artista e ilustradora que sus coloridas obras de arte, pinturas y esculturas enseñan las imágenes de la vida cotidiana de las culturas mexicanas y hispanas.

Ella tiene varias pinturas que mostró en la exhibición tocante a la tradición de las familias hispanas. Las piñatas, tamales, el campo, como trabajaban las personas en el campo, como eran sus casas, y lo que solían hacer en sus reuniones familiares.

“Todo lo que he hecho desde que tenía 13 años (fue) para convertirme en una artista profesional,” comento Garza.

Se buscan fotos antiguos Por Clarissa Madrigal Reportera en Espanol El Museo Conner de la universidad y los Archivos del Sur de Tejas están organizando una serie de eventos para seguir preservando la herencia y cultura hispana.

Los dos se unieron para proveer una oportunidad única para los residentes del sur de tejas quienes van a compartir fotos históricos de sus familiar para completar una exhibición distinta El evento se llevará acabo del día 9 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre.

Las organizaciones colectara fotografías de la comunidad, eso quiere decir que pueden traer todas las fotografías que quieran de sus familiares y antepasados, ya estando en el museo solo

escogerán cinco de todas las que han traído.

Los miembros de la comunidad podrán traer sus fotos al museo Conner el día sábado, 15 de octubre de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las fotografías serán digitalizadas y escaneadas por empleados de los archivos del sur de tejas. Los empleados solo podrán digitalizar y escanear solo cinco fotografías por persona.

Los participantes recibirán una copia digital de sus fotos en un USB y las copias de las imagines digitales serán preservadas en los archivos del sur de tejas, así serán accesibles para futuras investigaciones genealogistas.

También será colocada una estación para que las personas puedan traer reliquias familiares. Se le tomará una

fotografía digital a la reliquia y será guardada en un USB. Las reliquias y fotografías originales serán regresadas a las familias. Los empleados de los archivos de tejas también estarán grabando unas breves historias orales de la comunidad y de la familia.

Esto también estará digitalizado para preservarse.

La tercera y última parte del evento será hasta la primavera del 2017.

La última parte del evento también será en el Museo Conner y será para todo el público que desee asistir, y no tendrá ningún costo. La tercera fase de los eventos Mi Familia- Mi Comunidad será el resultado que se han obtenido de la documentación de la comunidad.

“A través del evento

Ser un Mariachi es my sueño

presentar porque estaba tan acostumbrada a lo que hacía y me encantaba muchísimo.

Mariachi . . .

Al llegar a la Universidad de Al escuchar esta palabra de 8 letTexas A&M Kingsville este ras se nos viene a la mente alegría, verano me enteré un poco tarde paz, felicidad y muchos otros acerca de las audiciones para el sentimientos. mariachi y por lo mismo no me Qué dichosos somos de tener un pude meter al grupo. Aun así le arte tan bello que refleja nuesagradezco a la Directora (Vanestra cultura y mejor aún, que nos sa) Santos la oportunidad que representa a nivel mundial. Desde me brindó al escucharme tocar y que estaba pequeña, mi abuelo cantar un día. me fue inculcando el amor por la Me acuerdo bien que al terminar música Mexicana, desde tríos con de tocar solo me vio y me dijo requinto, hasta sonoras. Disfrutaba “agarras bien el arco y tu voz es mucho sentarme a su lado e oírlo muy bonita, pero por ahora no cantar y bailar al ritmo de muchas hay espacio.” canciones.

Y, con eso me bastó para Recuerdo perfectamente la vez ilusionarme con la posibilidad que mi abuelo me llamó a la de poder estar en un mariachi sala y me sentó a su lado a ver nuevamente. Espero en un futuro la tele. De pronto apareció una ya sea el próximo semestre o el Foto contribuido próximo año ser parte de esta bella mujer con una voz angelical que era acompañada por un par de Camila Peña en su traje de gran organización que ofrece la músicos que portaban instrumentos mariachi universidad. peculiares. La guitarra, el violín, Es algo maravilloso que la la trompeta, el guitarrón y su voz se mezclaban escuela se preocupe por conservar nuestras raíces perfectamente en una melodía singular. y tradiciones en una forma tan espléndida.

Mi abuelo volteó a verme y recuerdo perfectaJamás me hubiera imaginado haber formado mente las palabras que salieron de su boca en ese parte de algo tan bello que cambió mi vida para preciso instante. siempre. No solo tuve la dicha de convivir con “Así vas a estar tú, tocando en un mariachi gente tan linda, pero al igual tuve la oportunidad y alegrando a todos con tu voz,” me dijo con de alegrar mi corazón al alegrar los de otros, cariño. haciendo lo que más me gusta.

Desde ahí mi amor por el Mariachi creció tanto Siempre estaré eternamente agradecida con mi que decidí seguir las palabras de mi abuelo abuelo Rubén Q.E.P.D. por ser quien me motivó y formar parte de ese arte tan bello y tradicional. a formar parte de algo tan hermoso y único.

Yo estaba decidida a ser parte de un mariachi, y Se despide una servidora de los escenarios por sabía bien que la música y la cantada eran lo mío. un tiempo, pero en mi corazón siempre tendrá un Cuando vi la oportunidad en sexto año lo espacio esa bella música, y sin más ni menos solo aproveche y fui creciendo como músico. Llegó queda decir: un punto en el que ya no me ponía nerviosa al ¡Que viva el mariachi, si señor!

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