INDEX:
2|ENTERTAINMENT
3|CAMPUS
4|OPINION
5|SPORTS
6|JUMPS
Thursday September 7, 2017 Volume 92 Issue 01
Financial Aid under new aid
Director sets goals for school financial state Darcy Ramirez Managing Editor The face of the financial aid department has changed. Arnold Trejo is now the permanent Executive Director of the Financial Aid Office and has taken the position in stride. Trejo hopes to transform the department and move Courtesy photo forward and away from past Arnold Trejo
occurrences. “The Financial Aid Office will do all it can with its authority and financial abilities,” Trejo stated. One of Trejo’s main goals is to have the students of Texas A&M University-Kingsville be well informed. On October 1, 2017, the FAFSA application will be available for the 2018-2019 award year.
Trejo urges that all TAMUK students apply as soon as possible, “Let’s get it done,” he said. Trejo also strongly suggests that students utilize the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. The Data Retrieval Tool helps ease the FAFSA process by automatically inputting tax information onto the FAFSA application. This helps catch
mistakes and decreases a student’s chance of being chosen for verification. Trejo hopes the students of TAMUK listen to the financial aid department’s advice. “Part of my job is to be a strong advocate for the students. My objective is to minimize student loan debt and...
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HURRICANE HARVEY
Timeline of Hurricane Harvey
Students organize Hurricane Harvey relief
mysanantonioexpress.com CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Harvey made landfall in Texas on Friday night as the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in more than a decade. By Saturday afternoon it had been downgraded into a tropical storm, but it had dumped 18 inches (half a meter) of rain on some areas and forecasters were warning that it could cause catastrophic flooding in the coming days. Here is a timeline of key moments in the storm’s development: — Aug. 17, 4 p.m., Tropical Storm Harvey is named, six hours after the National Hurricane Center in Miami issues a potential tropical cyclone for several small Caribbean islands. — Aug. 19, 4 p.m., Moving westward between the northern coast of South America and the larger Caribbean islands, Harvey is downgraded to a tropical depression, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 kph).
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Hurricane Harvey
Six hours later, it is further downgraded to a tropical wave. — Wednesday, 10 a.m., Harvey regenerates into a tropical depression about 535 miles (860 kilometers) southeast of Port O’Connor, Texas, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 kph). — Thursday, 1 p.m., After quickly strengthening over the course of a day, Harvey becomes a hurricane, with maximum sustained winds
of 85 mph (140 kph). It is about 325 miles (525 kilometers) southeast of Port O’Connor, and Texas coastal communities in its path are urged to complete their preparations. By midnight, it is upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and is 220 miles from Port O’Connor, with sustained maximum winds of 100 mph (160 kph). — Friday, 2 p.m., Harvey is upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained
maximum winds of 120 mph (195 kph). It is centered about 75 miles (120 kilometers) southeast of Corpus Christi. By 6 p.m., Harvey is a Category 4 storm just 45 miles from the city, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph). — Friday, 10 p.m., Harvey makes landfall as a Category 4 hurricane when the eye of the storm comes ashore between Port Aransas and...
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville organizations have begun to help the surrounding communities, especially Rockport, where Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 25, putting the city underwater and flattening businesses and homes. The TAMUK Wildlife Society Club, made up of approximately 30 students, traveled Saturday, Sept. 2 to v teaming up with the Fellowship Daycare. They took lawn supplies to help split trees to clear pathways for family homes. “My mother-in-law and others were affected by the hurricane and so I sent a group message to officers and they all thought it was a great idea,” said Jae Edlin,...
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Grand opening for pristine sports complex Ribbon cutting of NCAA facility opens for all Travis Demas Sports Editor Texas A&M University— Kingsville hosted the official ribbon cutting of the highly-anticipated $7 million Recreation and NCAA Complex on Aug. 30. The complex includes facilities for two women’s Intercollegiate sports - tennis and beach volleyball - as the university continues to increase participation in women’s NCAA sports. Play began last spring and the teams com-
peted well in their inaugural seasons within the Lone Star Conference. The facilities within the complex include eight NCAA regulation tennis courts, six NCAA regulation-size beach volleyball courts, two intramural softball fields, two intramural soccer/flag football fields and one intramural cricket oval. “This is a response to student body growth,” said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation Dr. Scott Gines. “As
our student body and demographics expanded, our intramural participation increased by more than 40 percent.” Gines said he believes the complex shows a partnership in two areas. “One, this project includes uniquely designed spaces for sports like cricket and beach volleyball,” he said. “Two, this initiative also supports our ongoing women’s intercollegiate sport expansion by creating competitive homes...
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Photo by: Frankie Cardenas
President Steven Tallant, Dr. Scott Gines, and Tony Kreitzer
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Entertainment
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Miss Lone Star State
Student and former Miss TAMUK is crowned anew Bobby Puentes Entertainment Editor
Ledesma: This one differed a lot compared to the local pageants because it was a state The new Miss Lone Star wide pageant. Instead of a one day event, it was a full State is TAMU-Kingsville Se- weekend event. We arrived nior Tessie Ledesma. She is on Friday, and were busy a former Miss TAMUK and with practice and other pagMiss Kingsville. Winning the eant activities all the way up pageant this past August in until the actual ending of the Houston, Ledesma is study- pageant. ing in the Communications. The South Texan: Now that The South Texan was able to it has had some time to sink interview Ledesma about her in, how does it feel to be Miss most recent pageant win and Lone Star State pageant winwhat it means to be able to ner? represent Kingsville during Ledesma: It’s really cool, I the process. would just say that I’m honestly blessed and honored to The South Texan: What does represent Texas. Now that I it feel like standing on the won I hope to represent to stage, when the judges say my fullest and be as great as your name declaring you the the former pageant winners pageant winner? were. Ledesma: I really can’t describe the feeling. It’s surreal, just you and one other girl as the final two contestants. You’re hoping it’s you, but also wishing the best for them. Once you hear your name called it then turns into a party you can only have in your mind at the moment. You try not to scream or cry from excitement, as photos are being taken. So in the moment it’s really exciting but you still have to be calm on the outside. The South Texan: How did the Miss Lone Star State pageant differ from the local pageants you’ve been in like Miss TAMUK or Miss Kingsville?
Ledesma: Both pageants in Kingsville were similar to this one, (Lone Star State) in having contestants go through interviews, dances, and giving speeches on stage. Competing in Miss TAMUK and Miss Kingsville really helped me in being confident about myself. If you don’t have confidence and continuously put yourself down it would be hard to compete in anything. The South Texan: How did it feel to represent Kingsville in a state wide pageant?
Ledesma: It was really neat. No one from there really even knew where Kingsville was. When they would ask what I liked about it, I would say the college and all the traditions that come from it like throwing tortillas at a football game, The South Texan: What are and the great community that some of the responsibilities of is the town. Miss Lone Star State? The South Texan: Do you Ledesma: A lot of events and hope that winning this as a photo shoots around Texas, representative from Kingskeeping up to date the Miss ville inspires others in not to Lone Star State Facebook page heavily populated towns to aside from your own personal compete in pageants? one. I have to prepare for the National USA pageant next Ledesma: I would hope so, year, along with a lot of com- because you don’t have to be munity service in-between. from a big town or big city It’s a little overwhelming but to win something. No matter in a good way. where you’re from, it’s how you project and care for yourThe South Texan: How do self. you feel your previous experience in the Miss TAMUK, The South Texan: After these and Miss Kingsville pageants three pageant wins, do you helped you to win Miss Lone see yourself as a role model in Star State? the community?
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Tessie Ledesma crowned Miss Lone Star State Ledesma: I hope so, I hope that everything I do inspires others to be themselves, be great, and live their lives as if they were role models to society. That’s what I strive to do. I strive to represent Kingsville and my hometown as well, but all in a good manner, being the best I can for everybody. The South Texan: What is a goal you wish to accomplish as Miss Lone Star State?
Ledesma: I want to give back to the local communities, because those are the ones that really set the foundation for you. A lot of community service around all of Texas, so my name can get out there and people can see I’m not just sitting down wearing a crown somewhere; I’m actually out there helping out because I want to.
Runner-up runs the show now
Elyssa Benavides takes the crowns after unfulfilled duties win over previous victor Dakota Roberts Opinion Editor
Courtesy photo by Elyssa Benavides Facebook
2017-2018 Miss TAMUK, Elyssa Benavides
Elyssa Benavides has taken over the role as Miss TAMUK for Texas A&M University— Kingsville’s 2017-2018 school year. Previously, Kelly Jifon was awarded the title but could not fulfill the Miss TAMUK duty due to obligations she had made over the summer. Benavides, who was runner up at the Miss TAMUK 2017 pageant has taken over the Miss TAMUK duty, being awarded the crown and the sash over the summer. Miss TAMUK offers scholarships to the winner and runner up of the pageant. In this situation, the first prize and runner up scholarship have been combined and split between the two stu-
dents, equaling about $1600 in scholarships each. Erin McClure, director of student activities, has talked to both of the students and wishes to reassure the campus that this is a positive moment for both students, “This is not a sad situation or a bad situation, Kelly was given a great opportunity and she had a coop for the summer and they extended it through January and she was not able to be here for this semester. She couldn’t do the duties of Miss TAMUK while she was in Iowa.” “I think that both students, especially Kelly, weighed all the options, and she just had a great attitude and she just had a great opportunity. This is something for her future career, for everything she needed to do. I know the two
Miss TAMUKs’ this year, Kelly and Elyssa, have remained good friends and they still talk some,” continued McClure, assuring both students have a great path of opportunities ahead of them. McClure also explained that both portraits of the contestants will be hung up in the hall, symbolizing that this semester we do have two Miss TAMUKs’, both ready to represent the school to their best abilities. Elyssa Benavides has already taken well to the role, hosting certain activities on campus, she was present for the students drawing inspirational chalk messages all over the university sidewalks. The school looks forward to seeing what else is in store for our new Miss TAMUK 2017.
Harvey continued from Page 1 ...Port O’Connor, two communities on a spit off the coast of mainland Texas near Corpus Christi. — Saturday, 2 a.m., Harvey is centered about 15 miles inland and is weakening as it slowly passes over land. It has been downgraded to a Category
3, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph). Two hours later, it is downgraded further to a Category 2. — Saturday, 5 a.m., With maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 kph), Harvey is downgraded to a Category 1 storm. Forecasters
warn of potentially catastrophic flooding in the coming days. Hours later, it is downgraded yet again to a tropical storm and it is blamed for its first death — that of a person in Rockport, which sustained heavy damage.
Campus
SGA asks for new monument Resolution to honor fallen Javelinas Dakota Roberts Opinion Editor The tragic deaths of two TAMU-Kingsville students and SGA members last spring resulted in a resolution was put forward to begin the erection of a Javelina Monument, honoring and recognizing students that have passed away while attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The resolution was voted on and passed by Student Senate and handed over to the Faculty Senate for approval, there isn’t word yet about whether or not it passed that committee. The legislation was introduced by Nnana Edmund and Tanishka Guduru. The resolution states, “The Student Government Association believes that the students, faculty and staff of Texas
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A&M University—Kingsville are a strong united community. Whereas, over the years, our university has lost precious souls and the Student Government Association believes it is imperative to give them recognition.” TAMUK students and SGA members Oscar Fuentes and Ebenezer “Tosin” Oloba, who passed away in a one-car accident late February. A month later, the resolution was passed in March and SGA plans to work on its approval this senate. The memorial will be made in honor of students, faculty, and staff alike. As of right now this is only an SGA matter and that if passed will be presented to the university to be approved. Since that is the case, no word on what the memorial will be or where it will be placed is known.
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Menstrual items to be discussed
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The resolution concluded, “That the Student Government Association supports any endeavor to erect a memorial or monument to honor and respect all fallen students, faculty and staff of the Javelina family. Kaley Dodd, the newly elected SGA President, says that she will be meeting with Dr. Terisa Riley who discussed the memorial and the future of the proposal. She also explained that the resolution was tabled a couple of times in meetings to make sure the wording and intent was right before handing it over to a separate committee. Hopefully, in the future, TAMUK will erect a new addition of artwork to our campus that symbolizes the “strong united community” the SGA believes we have on our campus.
Tampons and pads to be available on campus Darcy Ramirez Managing Editor The Student Government Association passed a resolution at the last meeting of the 91st Session of SGA that would make feminine hygiene products available in female restrooms across campus. The resolution was drafted by Ethen Peña, a student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, who worked alongside Fatou Salla, Sophomore Class Senator and the Student Organization Advisory Liaison. The resolution was introduced to the Student Senate on April 19 by Salla. If the project is set in motion, the female bathrooms at TAMUK will be equipped with feminine hygiene products. Peña came up with the idea when he read an article about Brown University offering free products to their students and thought it would be beneficial to TAMUK students. “I think this would send a huge message to our state and the rest of our country. It would make the country realize that if a school in deep south Texas can offer these products then why can’t everyone else?” Pena said. “I also wanted this to be a step in female reproductive rights in a state that seems to show little regard for women’s health. Plus, I know that our school cares about its students, and I think
this would be a great way for them to show it.” Currently, SGA continues to discuss how these products will be distributed. The ideas are to either have new automated machines, baskets in the bathrooms where students are free to grab needed supplies or to use the current machinery already in place in campus bathrooms. If the basket idea is used, SGA would gladly help with distributing and refilling the baskets, but if machinery is involved, maintenance workers would be in charge of distribution. Conscious Period, a feminine hygiene company, has agreed to match every unit that is purchased by the university, but the financing aspect of this resolution is still being deliberated. This project will not only help female students at TAMUK, but will show how the university deals with issues of social and gender equality by fulfilling the needs of the entire student body. “This resolution will be of significant importance because it will be a valuable opportunity for the community, the university and the schools in Kingsville. The stress of having to purchase such an essential, yet expensive, product will lessen on the students and parents in Kingsville by the implementation of this project,” said Kaley Dodd, President of SGA.
Nuclear grant
Engineering branch granted funds Dakota Roberts Opinion Editor Texas A&M University- Kingsville’s engineering branch has been rewarded a $400,000 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to fund a fellowship for the school’s graduate students. Dr. Xue Yang, assistant professor in mechanical and nuclear engineering and in charge of the nuclear program on campus, explained, “The goal of the nuclear fellowship is to promote the nuclear area so that we can encourage the student to pursue a career and/or pursue the advancement and development of the nuclear area. The other goal is to support the nuclear program department at this university.” The program is available to all current and future PhD students in TAMUK’s Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering (SESE) and Environmental Engineering (EVEN) programs. To all students that receive the fellowship they will be rewarded: a $1600/month stipend and complete tuition coverage for two years, as well as fellowship positions on campus. To be eligible for these features one must be within the SESE and EVEN programs, have a GPA of 3.3
or higher, and be committed to serving one year in nuclear-related employment after graduation. If you are student that fits these criteria, then you should contact Dr. Xue Yang and fill out the application and service agreement; after, you will meet up with your appropriate advisor to discuss your nuclear dissertation. Dr. Lee Clapp, professor and chairmen of environmental engineering, said, “Nuclear energy is an alternative form of energy that does not emit greenhouse gases. There are environmentalists who support nuclear energy specifically for that reason.” Clapp encourages any of his students to seek out the fellowship if they qualify. “We would like the students to know there is this funding opportunity and we would like to encourage the student to apply for our doctor program and hopefully they have an interest in the nuclear field and take advantage of the opportunity,” Dr. Yang explained. The fellowship will be with TAMUK until July 2022, plenty of positions are open and the spokespeople for the program are seeking all who wish to better their education.
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Opinion
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Hurricane Harvey passed over Living in the wake of a life changing super storm Dakota Roberts Editorial Editor
Hurricane Harvey passed over, the eyewall slamming into the Texas coast Friday, August 25. Nobody really needs that reminder, the events that unfolded since then are self-evident; no one really needed someone to formally explain anything at all, at the very least you would have seen it in people’s faces by now. The nation unfortunately finds itself in these galling moments of déjà vu. Fortunately, in the brief breaths of reprieve, little moments of humanity spark across the stage and, eventually, onto our phones. For a student that stayed in Kingsville, mostly because, even if it did hit us, I wanted to be home, watching events unfold through social media was in its own demented way, extraordinary. Hopefully, I am not taken as someone being too candid with this tragedy but for the first-time social media added this surreal experience that had both negative and positive effects. From Live streaming, to Hashtags, to 24hour weather reports, Reddit
mega-threads, to your local Facebook pages, your friends and family; the storm wasn’t just on people’s minds, the weight of the moment was in the air long before the storm ever hit. When the school c l o s e d d o w n , people rushed to get s a n d bags or fill up their cars on gas for the long journey north. Update after update, the storm was approaching and you couldn’t help but wonder what could happen. Luckily, for Kingsville, we just got some rain. The next sequence of events, however, were far more overwhelming. The lower areas of the Texas coast were submerged in torrents of water. The winds, they smashed and crashed into light, coastal buildings; tearing them apart. The water
Welcome back
A warm welcome from SGA Kaley Dodd SGA President
Welcome new Javelinas and welcome back to those returning! My name is Kaley Dodd and I am the President of the Student Government Association (SGA) for this year. I hope you have all had a great summer and are ready for this school year. Last year, we had some exciting legislation introduced and passed through the Student Senate, from the Feminine Hygiene The South Texan is a student publication produced by Texas A&M University- Kingsville students. The views, opinions and commentary do not necessarily reflect the views of the Texas A&M University system. The South Texan uses student fees in part to publish. The South Texan is part of the Art, Communications, and Theatre Department (ACT), The Javelina Broadcast Network (JBN), and the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA).
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Product resolution to the Fallen Javelinas Memorial resolution. This year, I look forward to seeing what becomes of these passed resolutions and what new ideas will come to SGA. If anyone is interested in finding out about past legislation or has a new idea for legislation, they are welcome to come join us at our weekly SGA meetings starting at 7 PM every Wednesday. Have a good semester and I hope you join us sometime!
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rushed and ever so slowly corroded the foundations of people’s homes. People were
left stranded, homeless, terrified. People that left home didn’t know whether they were ever going to be coming back to the same neighborhood. So, I understand the devastation, I began this piece with exactly that. Focusing on the social media side of everything, the connection that someone like me had to this storm, there are some interesting points to make. For the first time, people were able to follow live
streams, not of just professional sites, but the day-today citizen. Reports of people stuck in catastrophic situations popped up on plenty of sites, complete with addresses and the recognizable SOS. To keep connected to the situation, people listened to radio stations, the local news (Corpus Christi stayed on air and live on Facebook for hours on end), and hashtags were used to spread advice and update people on good escape routes, or perhaps, routes that weren’t so safe. Unfortunately, the traffic on these sorts of streams and hashtags did get in the way at times. People offering their prayers and best wishes would use the hashtag, #hurricaneharvey, a hashtag intended more for people looking for update for information. While empathizing with these people is certainly not wrong, in this very moment it slowed down the flow of information. Leading me to another shortfall of this new frame-
work of connections, the rumors that were spread constantly throughout the time of Harvey and even no in the aftermath. FEMA eventually had to release a report stating all the widespread rumors surrounding the swarm, such as the spreading and risk of plague or the scams offering work for $4,000 a week. These sorts of sensationalized stories pop-up throughout any event, big or small, of course it would invade one of the biggest stories of the year. On the social side of things, I always seem to fall under the cynical side of the situation. I suppose I just believe that everything, whether this be good or bad, is subject to cancellation by the coming of the next big thing. No one can really predict this next big thing, if you can its quite a talent, but a steadfast grip on trends and fads, the fact that our social profiles are fairly distracted, it’s hard to keep our attentions. The media isn’t done with a story like Harvey but we can’t predict right now what kind of a rebuilding process is ahead of the Texas coast. I simply hope we aren’t swallowed by our lacking attention spans and for the sakes of the people that are already having troubles in the recovering period and the hundreds, thousands of people to come, we don’t cancel the season of Harvey so quickly.
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Letter to the Editor May 6, 2017
Concealed carry law
students. One of the students unfortunately died from his injuries. And just yesterday Dear Sirs or Madams; it hit very close to home. A I am writing this letter to shooting happened at North express my views on campus gun laws. Currently, the Lake College in Irving, TX. state of Texas allows firearms This campus is only 25 miles from my home in Forth on campus. I am not sure how I feel about this. On one Worth, TX. I feel that these tragedies hand, I agree with this law. The reason I agree is because are happening far too often. I think that these shootings of the numerous events that could possibly be reduced have occurred over the last few years at college campus- if people are able to carry guns on campus. However, es across the United States. having guns on campus may For example, on April 16, 2007 a senior at Virginia Tech also make these instances become more frequent. There University shot and killed are a lot of people that think 32 people and wounded 17 others. This Monday, May 1, gun control is not the issue. 2017 a student at the Univer- They feel that mental health sity of Texas stabbed 4 other is the issue. Most of the people that are involved with
these tragedies have one thing in common, mental illness. I think that the mental health of individuals should be considered when someone goes to purchase a gun. If people can get help from their doctors, they would be less likely to commit these crimes. As a current college student, I am not sure I feel safer knowing that people can carry guns on my campus. However, that is the law in my state. Sincerely, Madison Crawford Sophomore Spring ‘17 - TAMUK
Sports
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Jeff Carr joins Fresh face hopes to surprise program Josue Villarreal Reporter
After having a stellar season previously in 2016, there is a lot of momentum going into this upcoming season for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Javelinas. This year appears to be no different as the Javelina’s have acquired Temple, Texas native, and former Oklahoma State student, Jeff Carr. “To get a guy of that caliber, that type of talent, we’re excited to have down here,” Head Coach Darren Wilkinson said about Carr. Averaging 9.6
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...for women’s tennis and beach volleyball. “According to the American Volleyball Coaches Association, less than 10 percent of NCAA Beach Volleyball programs have a lighted, on campus competition site with three courts. We have six courts and seating. I am told our facility is currently one of the top facilities in the nation as well as the biggest and best in Texas,” Gines said. TAMUK administrators hope the complex will increase participation in intramural sports. “We hope the new complex
yards per carry, and rushing 1,710 yards on 179 carries as a senior in High School leading their team to a state championship, running the 400 meter relay, 500 meter relay, the 100 meter dash, as well as being a return specialist and tailback for a big twelve Conference school. Wilkinson is excited to work with him this coming season. “I thought it was a good fit,” Carr answered when asked why he chose Kingsville. While not a man of too many words, he of course makes up for it with his athletic ability on the field, his dedication to football since a young age, will enable us to increase interest in intramural sports, raising the number of participants and teams,” said Director of Campus Recreation and Fitness Tony Kreitzer. “A thriving and diverse intramural sports program helps with student retention rates and student grade point averages, which correlates to student graduations. “ Texas A&M University— Kingsville President Dr. Steven Tallant also had thanks to give to the students for making the opening possible. “Not only do I want to thank the students, I want y’all to know our international students have a large voting bloc and they came out in large numbers to vote for this be-
SOUTHTEXANNEWS.COM and his drive for education, being an agriculture major. “Just laying stuff down and using it in different ways,” he said when describing why he loved agriculture. Having an affinity for using his hands, and his ability to succeed on the field, he is completely on track to succeed at his goals with only football and his education on his mind as the beginning of the season gets underway. “If we can find some difference makers here and there to help us put us over the top, then we are excited to do that,” Wilkinson’s final word on Carr. There are high hopes this season for the Javelinas and there is no doubt in the coaches, or anyone’s mind that Jeff Carr’s talent, as well as the talent of the many others that put in the work, and hustle to live up to the high expectations minds. That the Hogs will succeed this season.
cause they wanted that cricket field. “So, this belongs to everybody,” Tallant said. Following the ribbon cutting several activities were held to debut the new facilities including a faculty/staff versus students kickball game, a cricket match, and a flag football/beach volleyball tournament. Group exercises for Zumba, yoga and “Pump You Up” were also given as students played soccer and tennis as well. “It’s an honor to be able to say my team got the first ever dub on the new field. I can say that forever,” said flag football champion Victor Adams Jr. after his team, The Harambe’s, won the tournament. Visit www.imlegues.com to
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Jeff Carr getting ready to take the field against Central Washington University.
start competing in intramural NCAA Facilities, located besports. Seven-versus-seven tween Avenue B and Corral. flag football will be the first season this year starting Sept. 11 at the new Recreation/
Drive for 35 Javelinas strive for their 35th conference title
Redemption in game two
Javelinas travel to Canada to take on Simon Fraiser University Travis Demas Sports Editor After a season-opening loss Saturday to Central Washington at Javelinas Stadium, the Javelinas will be leaving the country as they head to Burnaby, Canada, to take on the Clan of Simon Fraser University, Saturday. The game-time is 3 p.m. The game will be aired on 105.5 FM. This will be only the second time the Javelinas have faced off against The Clan. The first meeting being last season in which the Hogs won as they scored 68 points for the first time since 1977 to The Clan’s
7 points. Last season the Hogs relied heavily on former standout quarterback Myles Carr who threw for four touchdowns in last season’s match-up. The Javelinas hope to get this year’s starting quarterback senior Connor Smith into that same groove after coming off a game against Central Washington University in which they could only put 10 points on the board. Smith threw for 222 yards, but had a late interception, and took four sacks, as the Javelinas struggled to find the end-zone in the 34-10 loss to the Wildcats of CWU. The Clan will also be coming off a loss as they lost a close game after a comeback
attempt that fell just a touchdown short of Arizona Christian University, 34-28. In that game The Clan’s junior quarterback looked composed as he threw for 434 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more TDs. The Hogs look to stop the dual-threat quarterback by applying pressure with preseason Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year junior defensive end Brandon Jones. Although the Javelinas are coming off a loss, the “Drive for 35,” theme is very much alive, as the Hogs have still yet to start conference. play. also listen to the action from home on 105.5 FM.
Kevin Hooks Reporter The Javelina football team has won 34 Division II Conference championships since its inception in 1929. Their first being in 1931 under head coach Bud McCallum, before the school changed its name to Texas A & M Kingsville and was called Texas College of Arts and Industries, just two years after the team held its first game. The Javelina’s would go on to win four more conference titles under McCallum as they competed in the both independently and in the Alamo Conference. The Hogs would then go on to win two more conference championships under head coach Dewy Mayhew in 1951 and 1953 competing in the Texas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Twenty-seven of those titles came after joining the Lone Star Conference in 1954. Ten of those Championships being under the Hall of Fame head coach Gil Steinke and twelve under head coach Ron Harms also in the Hall of Fame. This season, the theme of the Javelina team is “Drive to 35”, this is our battle cry. Team members have the phrase emblazoned on T-shirts, and wear them with
pride as they practice on the gridiron. Head coach Daren Wilkinson and his staff are looking forward to an outstanding year, as they have University staff, students, and alumni gearing up for another victory year for the Javelina’s, with their first game of the year being on Saturday, September 2 at Javelina Stadium. With this year’s team deeply experienced on the defensive side of the ball, the Hogs will rely heavily on their defense. One of their standout defensive players, Junior Defensive End Brandon Jones was selected as an All LSC first team representative and an All American second team athlete. Since Wilkinson became the head coach of the Javelina football team just 2 years ago, he has made significant improvements in both game play and conditioning. His athletes are extremely confident in their chances at winning the “35,” conference championship this season. With a new quarterback on the 2017 roster, Javelina Nation hopes to be led to our 35 Championship, but with all due respect to our offensive abilities, anyone who knows football knows that, defense wins championships.
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Relief continued from Page 1 ...Vet-Technician and Secretary of the Wildlife Society. “Even strangers joined in with our organization.” TAMUK Greek Life gave aid during Labor Day at Rockport. Delta Phi Epsilon donated hygiene products, baby supplies and plenty of water in addition to teaming up with Church Unlimited to remove debris from houses. “We helped because we wanted to give back out of the goodness of our hearts. We have sisters in Rockport,” said Mariana Moyeda, Community Service Chair. “It was a really good experience for our chapter and for us individuals to help people in need.” On Monday, Sept. 4, TAMUK music fraternities and sororities helped Associate Professor of Voice and Opera Dr. Melinda Brou, whose
family home was ruined by the hurricane. “As soon as we saw the post about her family, we knew we had to help out. We put it in the chats right away and it was all but positive feedback,” said Laura Garcia, music education major, member of Sigma Alpha Iota,and Drum Major for the Javelina Marching Band. “Everyone agreed that we needed to give back to our professor and it was honestly a great feeling.” While there, the students spent four hours clearing trees, debris and anything in the way of Brou’s home. “KKY provides service to the music department and the community in any way that is possible,” said Victor Garza, music education major and President of Kappa Kappa Psi chapter. “When we heard one of the professors here was affected by the hurricane, we
felt that it was our responsibility to reach out and offer our assistance.” Students were happy to help others in need. “It made me personally feel really happy inside and out, knowing that we made people smile at the end of the day,” said Jose Leyva, music education major and historian for Tau Beta Sigma chapter. The music organizations weren’t looking for recognition. “Through this devastation, seeing the smiles and inner joy from neighbors as they passed free sandwiches or broke a joke was better than any reward we could’ve received,” said Pete Guardiola, biology-teaching certification major and president of Phi Mu Alpha chapter.
Courtesy photo by Laura Garcia’s Facebook
Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Phi Mu Alpha with Dr. Brou, Associate Professor of Voice and Opera throwing their J’s
...promote financial literacy. I want to offer more budgeting information, financial literacy information, and personal life skills to my students.” The students of TAMUK are familiar with discrepancies and mistakes that have originated from the financial aid office in the past. Acknowledging this Trejo plans to modify the financial aid process, and to minimize or cease incidents. “I look to automate and streamline work processes and improve customer service for students and their families,” Trejo stated. The financial aid department also promises that unlike before the department will have a strong communication outlet. They will consider promoting and marketing their messages through the South Texan, social media, direct email, text messages, or other sources so that
they can communicate better with current and prospective students. But Trejo understands the cataclysm Hurricane Harvey has inflicted. “I can only imagine the loss and pain the students from Rockport and Houston have endured, so we want to be as helpful as possible.” Trejo assured. The financial aid department is now looking at the loss of income, the relocation expenses, and other financial shortages of those affected students. Trejo additionally spoke with representatives for the Department of Education about any additional financial aid that can be given to students who have been directly affected by the hurricane. The idea is still being deliberated. Arnold Trejo is a proud Texas A&I- Kingsville alumni and aspires to help TAMUK’s financial aid department evolve.
Courtesy photo by the Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society during their Monday clean up in Rockport, TX.
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