The South Texan Vol. 94 Issue 2 9/12/19

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Javelina Night Out

Grab your guns

signs of suicide.

and production is good this year.

Featured speaker discusses warning

Dove season is right around the corner,

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Photos Courtesy of Charlie Blaylock via Del Mar College Foghorn News

(Left) Betsaida Lopez, of San Antonio, chants during the march. (Right) Mia Rosales, Alicia Perez and Kenia Favela visit a memorial for the 22 victims.

El Paso Firme

Voices raised in solidarity

Day-long event sought to end violence, racism C.R. NEAL Editor-in-Chief EL PASO - Rosa Mejia lives in constant terror of being deported to Mex-

ico. Sicarios, hitmen, hired by a Mexican cartel knocked on Rosa Mejia’s door on a dry, October day. This was the latest in a long line of harassment against Mejia’s family by the cartel.

Her brother and sister had been missing since February, and the police had done nothing.

To avoid capture by the Sicarios, Mejia pretended to be someone else, and told them the person they were looking for was at an event in town. As

See More Stories from El Paso Firme, Pages 6 & 7 soon as they were gone Mejia fled to seek asylum in the United States.

“When all that happened with my siblings, I decided to leave my home and everything I had. I left my peace and my tranquility to safeguard my life and the lives of the people who fled with me. In that moment I thought it was a good decision because what we wanted was to save our lives. We just didn’t want to be killed,” Mejia said.

Mejia shared her story during the El Paso Firme concert to the huddled masses gathered to reject white supremacy. The concert was part of a day-long event held in El Paso during

which people from around the country spoke out against white supremacy.

The Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) collaborated with The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) to host a day of events in honor of those who lost their lives to racism not only in the El Paso Aug. 3 Walmart shooting, but as far back as the annexation of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California by the U.S. Hope began to bleed into El Paso as citizens from across the country stood together in solidarity on Sept. 7 against the hateful rhetoric and actions of white supremacy.

El Paso Firme became a rallying cry through the day, and each time someone would call out “El Paso,” the subsequent “Firme” would get a little louder than before.

Fernando Garcia, executive direc-

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60 years of winning tradition celebrated at season opener The ones who started it all DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor The 1959 National Championship football team returned to Kingsville last weekend to indulge nostalgia and celebrate a season that would catalyze a storied winning tradition at A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&I alike.

Members of the team dined with school officials Friday night, and used the evening to strengthen the communal bond that has been intact for 60 years.

Ex-player Jamie Davis was in attendance and proud of the kinship and closeness the teammates shared.

“A lot of these guys stay in touch pretty regularly, but to be able to get together with them and let the food and conversation and liquor flow, that was a lot of fun,” Davis said. “It really is like getting together with a bunch of your brothers.”

The 1959 season was the first Gil Steinke-coached season with double-digits in the win column. It was also the legendary coach’s first of six National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Football National

Reunion continued on Page 12

Photo Courtesy of The South Texan Archives

Coin toss from the 1959 Holiday Bowl in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Free food, karaoke, fun at Javelina

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Second-year students join in on night of activities hosted by CfSS ADAM PENA Reporter

Javelina2 was an evening of music, socializing, prizes and opportunities to win scholarships and a parking permit. The event was open to Javelinas returning to their second year at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Javelina2 aimed to provide incoming sophomores with a warm welcome back by providing a social catered by several of Kingsville’s favorite restaurants.

Friends gathered on Sept. 6 at the Javelina Engagement Center for a night featuring karaoke and a symbolic bubble release.

“This is our first occurrence of Javelina2. [This event] has been planned since the late spring semester. I think the freshmen get all sorts of activities organized for them, and then you come back for your sophomore year and all of a sudden there’s not many activities left for you.

“So, we wanted to design something specifically for the second-year students and show that we’re still really excited to have them as part of Javelina Nation,” Interim Associate Vice President for Student Success Dr. Shannon Baker said.

Students were able to learn about the different resources on campus to help them further their a college experience.

Several people representing different organizations such as Study Abroad, Career Services, McNair Scholars and

undergraduate research programs attended the event to educate students about the opportunities found at TAMUK. “I think it’s a great event. It encourages a lot of sophomore students to come out and get involved. It teaches them a lot about the programs offered on campus and the different avenues of paying for college,” said Dante Soria, a biomedical science student.

“TAMUK has made me feel welcomed by all the events that it hosts.

Last year I attended Javelina Night Out and Hoggie Days, and this year they have Javelina2. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if they continue the trend.”

Freshmen year was full of support and information, and making a smooth transition between high school and college.

Javelina2 emphasized this continued support and exposed different avenues for students to explore.

In addition to insightful information, students were able to jam out to some crowd favorite tunes such as “You are the one that I want” from Grease among others.

“It was really fun for me and my friends. We all had a good time, food was amazing and the bubble release was my favorite part. We blew away the negativity through bubbles,” Jocelinne Benavidez an animal science major said.

The highlight of the evening was a bubble release at the Javelina statues, with a countdown from emcees Etta Enow and Troy Sanchez.

It was an opportunity for second-year students to release their fears from freshman year.

The restaurants included Spice Station, Bray’s Smokehouse, Ol’ Girls Kitchen and El Tapatio.

The event was sponsored by the Center for Student Success, Title V I-Care Grant and Student Activities.

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Second-year students line up to be served by Ol’ Girls Kitchen, one of the local restaurants featured at Javelina2.

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The highlight of Javelina2 was the bubble release held at the Javelina statue. Students were encouraged to “release” their fears as they start their second year at TAMUK.

2019 Javelina Nation Hog Call

Javelina Nation students rallied together on Sept. 5 to celebrate a TAMUK tradition. At the event, students joined cheerleaders in the Hog Chant, listened to fight songs by the marching band and displayed their school spirit.

Photos by Amanda DeFrees

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Students learn the language of Meet the suicide to help those in need Mentors Javelina Night-Out speaker talks about the impact of suicide ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Campus Editor Each year nearly 800,000 people die world-wide by suicide, becoming the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 through 24.

With alarming statistics only increasing, Student Health and Wellness and Student Activities collaborated to address this issue to students by inviting guest speaker Terry Bentley-Hill to share her testimony during Javelina Night-Out held last week on campus.

Bentley-Hill is a defense criminal attorney from Dallas who has survived the suicide of her husband, and nine years later the suicide of her youngest daughter.

Her husband was a district attorney who spoke the language of depression, and on Palm Sunday 1995 he committed suicide. Bentley-Hill’s daughter was smart, well-liked and had several friends, but at the age of 14 depression ended her life.

Although everything appeared normal on the outside, it’s how they felt inside that truly mattered.

The language of depression is ex-

John Ruiz, is a peer-mentor at the Center for Student Success. Ruiz is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering and is from Cuero, Texas. Here is more about him.

Photo by Aryssa Enriquez

Bentley-Hill spoke to freshmen about her family members who commited suicide and the importance of checking in on family and friends.

pressed differently by everyone; therefore, it’s important to ask questions and approach with love and not judgement, Bentley-Hill said.

“We need to stop minding our own business. There are people who are struggling, who are lost, often in isolation, and we can help. We can help by learning how to speak the language of depression, being supportive, showing love and asking ‘Are you okay?’…

Suicide is an epidemic, and we change that by sharing our story” Bentley-Hill said.

Suicide prevention begins by recognizing the warning signs and taking action.

Bentley-Hill expressed the importance of speaking about mental-health disorders and being able to help individuals coping with anxiety and depression.

Bentley-Hill explained the biological mechanism behind anxiety and depression describing how cortisol and dopamine affect one’s state of mind.

Photo courtesy of suicidepreventionhotline.org “Suicide is some-

thing we should talk about because there’s people we can help. We can encourage people to ask questions and then maybe save a life,” Rae Martinez, animal science major, said after the event.

PEP Talk and the university’s police department also contributed to the awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

PEP Talk educated the audience on the effects of smoking marijuana and drinking irresponsibly. TAMUK’s police officers opened their doors to all students who are looking to be heard and reminded students of upcoming safety classes on campus.

The event concluded with a raffle giving students the opportunity to win gift cards to several restaurants and stores.

“September is the month for Suicide Prevention; it’s a time to educate others on the awareness and resources available. A lot of people educate on STDs , sexual responsibility, but we are also responsible in educating people on suicide and how suicide looks. Suicide prevention is a priority, it needs to be addressed, and it’s important to know who are the individuals that can help,” Director of Student Health and Wellness Jo-Elda Alaniz said.

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies consist of building construction type projects, driving tractors and welding. I like to see how things work and the mechanics behind it.

What do you look forward as a student mentor?

I look forward to seeing younger students become more involved with TAMUK. As a mentor I encourage everyone to go join a club and just be active on campus. Networking is extremely important.

If you could pick an actor to play you in a movie who would it be?

Why? If I could be an actor it would be Tom Hanks, just because of his realistic portrayals

What are your goals?

My goals are to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering, getting a job either working process engineering or maintenance reliability for a petrochemical plant. That’s what I would really like to do in the long-run.

What is the best part of being a TAMUK student?

The best part about TAMUK is the small class sizes and the ability to meet your professors for help. There’s a lot of helpful resources here and a lot willing to help you succeed.

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Vaping-related illness epidemic Mysterious illness causes concerns for peers who vape

The South Texan The First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.”

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KELBY SPRINKLES Online Editor In February, I wrote a column expressing the negative feelings I had toward vaping.

At the time, I was particularly frustrated with consumers of JUUL brand products.

I didn’t understand why my peers were willing to develop a nicotine addiction via JUUL, when they had had no prior dependency on the chemical.

I did not see the purpose nor benefit.

Despite my many grievances with JUUL brand products, I failed to consider the lesser known, but equally

harmful, methods of vaping.

It was not until the recent findings by the medical community of a mysterious vaping-related illness, that I realized this topic needed to be revisited.

According to washingtonpost.com, there were more than 450 reported cases of what is believed to be a vaping-related illness as of this month.

These reported cases span over 33 states.

“Patients typically experienced coughing, chest pain or shortness of breath before their health deteriorated to the point they needed to be hospitalized,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Other reported symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever and weight loss…Many victims have ended up with acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening condition in which fluid builds up in the lungs and prevents the oxygen people’s bodies need to function from circulating in the bloodstream.”

This illness is not only linked to JUUL and similar e-cigarette products.

However a link between liquid THC

vaping products has also been identified.

However, health officials remain unsure if symptoms are specific to the chemicals in liquid THC or the electric batteries that operate vaping devices. “‘Dr. Christiani wrote in a The New England Journal editorial that it was not yet clear which substances were causing the damage. E-cigarette fluids alone contain at least six groups of potentially toxic compounds, he wrote.

‘But he noted that many of the patients had also vaped substances extracted from marijuana or hemp. The mixed-up stew of chemicals might even create new toxins,’” Dr. Christiani suggested, as stated by nytimes.com It is overwhelmingly evident, that all forms of vaping should be approached with caution.

I was once worried about my peers replacing the cigarette epidemic with a JUUL epidemic in the name of social trends, but I now fear for their safety.

The CDC and other health officials are urging people to stop vaping until more information is gathered and their investigation has concluded.

Climate change cause of devastating storms

C.R. Neal Editor-in-Chief Iliana Flores Managing Editor Aryssa Enriquez Campus Editor Dylan Dozier Sports Editor Jaylin Morales Advertising Manager Kelby Sprinkles Online Editor Reporters Jennifer Garcia Adam Pena Brenda Riojas Photographer Amanda DeFrees Nicole Morris Adviser Advertising For advertising inquiries, e-mail The South Texan at thesouthtexan@tamuk.edu or call (361) 593-4370.

Letters to the Editor Letters must be typed, signed and include a phone number. Letters considered for publication must be 300 words or fewer. Letters may be emailed to thesouthtexan@tamuk.edu The South Texan, Manning Hall 165, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 78363

ADAM PENA Reporter Hurricanes, tropical storms and tropical depressions are different forms of the same weather phenomenon that occurs mainly in two places on Earth - the warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in the equatorial zone.

It is in these oceanic cradles that the most powerful and destructive storms in the world form during a period known as “hurricane season,” which typically lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The severity of a hurricane is rated on a scale of Categories 1 through 5, measured by the speed of the winds in the storm.

This is known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Hurricanes on the latter end of the scale, Category 4s and 5s, are the rarest version of the storm.

But in the past few decades, there has been an apparent rise in the severity of Atlantic hurricanes that strike the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.

For example, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and the currently ongoing Hurricane Dorian.

Another notable example of a severe

Photo courtesy of National Oeanic and Atmospheric Adminstration

The hurricane wind scale helps warn of potential damage.

Atlantic storm, despite never being classified as a major hurricane is Hurricane Sandy, which struck the eastern seaboard in 2012.

According to National Geographic, Sandy is referred to as a “superstorm” because of its characteristics not being able to be easily classified using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

So, is there a reason for this gradual increase in the intensity of large tropical storms?

The primary and most obvious culprit is the warming of ocean waters and heightened global temperatures as a result of greenhouse gas emissions.

The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, a section of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) states that, as a result of greenhouse gas warming of ocean

waters, the number of hurricanes and tropical storms spawned from warmer Atlantic waters are “substantially reduced in number,” but contain “higher rainfall rates.”

The report goes on to say that this data model “projects that the lifetime maximum intensity of Atlantic hurricanes will increase by about five percent during the 21st century.”

Therefore, it is too early to determine what the full effects of global warming will have on hurricanes, though data suggests that the severity of storms will gradually increase over the coming century.

We still have time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to a near-net-zero before the 22nd century in order to lessen the economic and biological impact of these storms on our coasts.

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Parking woes not in rearview mirror Permit does not gurantee a parking spot on campus

BRENDA RIOJAS Reporter The struggle to find a parking spot has been a long-time trending topic around campus.

The issue has contributed to other problems such as students arriving late to class and parking in spots they shouldn’t be just to arrive to class on time. The parking problem is voiced primarily by commuter students.

“I don’t feel [I have an] ensured parking spot even though I have purchased my permit. I also believe that there are more permits sold than actual parking spots available,” Alejandro Gonzalez, a commuter student, said.

Photo by Iliana Flores

1967 issue of “The South Texan” highlights parking problems on campus, an issue spanning more than 50 years.

Gonzalez has also found himself parking in the visitor’s lot because of the overwhelming number of cars that have filled the other parking lots.

“If not this year or next year parking issues should be resolved. Our school is continuously growing and is starting to not accommodate to everyone parking wise,” Therese Trevino, a commuter student, said. “A lot of my friends text me, ‘I can’t find parking’ and it’ll be 30 minutes before our 9 a.m. class.”

With just 30 minutes before class, students should be preparing for class and not trying to find a parking spot.

She also said, “I do not find myself parking in other parking lots that don’t match my commuter pass. I don’t want to be ticketed.”

Students shouldn’t have to worry about running the risk of getting ticketed because of a lack of parking spots.

So, should assigning parking spots or even limiting the number of permits

sold be done just to please students?

Does the time it takes our University Police Department to ticket students without a permit or the wrong permit eliminate the time for another student to find parking before class?

Where can new commuter parking lots be built that are close to the center of campus? It only seems plausible to accomodate the majority of commuter students and help them arrive to class on time.

Man on the Street This Week’s Question:

“As a resident of South Texas, how do you feel about the negative rhetoric spread by President Trump regarding bordertowns?”

Name: Nathaly Enriquez Major: : Kinesiology “Personally, I don’t like it. I feel like he says a lot of things without being there or knowing what he is talking about. He stereotypes a lot of people, and that has hurt a lot of people.”

Compiled by: Kelby Sprinkles

Name: Marshall Walston Major: Business Management “As a businessman, it is a poor move to exclude a whole group of people if your goal is to appeal to as many people as possible. Obviously, he has found his niche, so to speak. He is not looking at where the current population is going. By 2050, the majority of the population will be Latinx individuals. I think he is only doing more to improve the Latinx communities because they want to prove him wrong.

It will eventually blow up in his face, I feel.”

Name: Danyel Soliz Major: Criminology “I wish he would have a more mature take on it. He is talking about these important issues like a kid. Not just about South Texas or the issue with the border... he acts in a ridiculous way. He doesn’t have a good understanding because he has never lived there.”

Name: Kat Villarreal Major: Interdisciplinary Studies “Whenever I hear anything coming out of Trump’s mouth, it is very frustrating. As someone who has lived near a border all of her life, Laredo, Texas, it makes me very angry to hear that he has this negative idea and stereotype about Latin people because it is not true. I have lived in middle class and poverty level communities and I can tell you now that there are not rapers or murderers running about.

There is no war zone.”

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‘People united, will never be divided’ El Paso community marched against white supremacy ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Campus Editor EL PASO - Criminalization of immigrants, guns in the wrong hands and abuse of authority are constant fears that shadow over the community of El Paso.

On Aug. 3, El Paso experienced a terroristic attack that targeted Latinos and influenced the community to stand together.

The El Paso community gathered outside of Centro de Trabajadores Agricolas last Saturday and stepped firmly through the streets of El Paso with banners and chants demanding to be heard and for change to occur.

They marched in unison from Centro de Trabajodres Agricolas to Sacred Heart Church in Segundo Barrio, where several organizations discussed their reason to support El Paso.

The march allowed the community to get educated on different legislation and resources available.

“I’m here supporting families to lose their fears. Many families have Photo Courtesy of Charlie Blaylock via Del Mar College Foghorn News rights but they don’t know how to Nicolas Hernandez comforts Manuela Mendoza outside of Sacred Heart Church after the El Paso claim them, that’s why I’m here. I’m supporting the families who are los- Firme march against white supremacy.

‘Today we march, tomorrow we vote’ ing family members by shootings and the people who have been struggling because of their legal status,” Manuela Mendoza, legal assistant of RAICES organization, said in Spanish.

“If you would like to empower someone you ought to look toward education. Saber es poder. It’s a chain, when you empower someone through education, education helps them know their rights and assimilate, defend and claim their rights and if they are empowered they can gain their legal status,” Mendoza continued.

As people marched, people inside restaurants and businesses came out and joined the movement.

The march emphasized different issues: gun control, equality, immigration law and white supremacy.

Community members voiced their concerns.

“What we are doing today, and what we’re going to continue doing with different communities and different organizations, is to fight and resist against white supremacy, against militarization of the border and against the criminalization of immigrants,” Executive Director of Border Network

for Human Rights Fernando Garcia said.

“We are reacting against those systems that are violating the rights of our communities.

Not only on the individual issues, but also the ideology that is behind the criminalization of immigrants,” Garcia continued.

Although the city Photo Courtesy of Charlie Blaylock via Del Mar College Foghorn News of El Paso is hurt, they are determined Fernando Garcia addressing the participants of the march. to stand together until their voices are heard and change is made.

“America is a land where people have risen from the ashes. People win; we believe people win. We will stand united until we are all liberated,” Rev. L. Robin Murray, member of the Faith in Texas organization said.

“My mother is somebody, and she deserves equality.”

Photo Courtesy of Charlie Blaylock via Del Mar College Foghorn News

Judy Greenspan (right) left from California marches to end family seperation.

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Culture, music were their weapons Concert helps community heal in wake of shootings ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Campus Editor EL PASO - Armed with music and culture, not guns, thousands converged on this border community last weekend to raise their collective voice against violence, immigration laws and white supremacy at El Paso Firme, a culturally-enhanced concert.

A day-long event culminated at El Paso’s Ascarate Park, just yards away from the border wall, to voice their concerns and initiate change sparked by the Aug. 3 domestic terrorist attack at Walmart that left 22 Mexicans and Latinos shot dead and their families, loved ones and community reeling.

“Before what happened here in El Paso with the attack at Walmart, we [Border Network of Human Rights and RAICES] were already talking and coming together to figure out how we could use culture and music to call on our communities to start pushing back against the policies that they have enacted against migrants and immigrants, Latinos, communities of color,” Erika Andiola, chief advocacy officer of Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), said. “Then this tragedy happened, so we got back together and said, ‘Now more than ever we have to be able to use culture and music to heal our communities, to ask everybody to come together, follow El Paso’s lead and help strengthen our communities here and across the country. To say enough is enough, ya basta.’”

The concert featured several artists and guest speakers, all joining the movement to put an end to white supremacy, encourage gun control and

fight immigration laws steeped in racism. The performers echoed these feelings from the stage, and the crowd was moved to tears as each song translated to a powerful message.

“There has been a fight, and when we arrive to another city we are going to put music in our fight, we will put music in our lives, we will put music to our resistance because there is no frontier or cage that can detain the message of song. Hatred is not answered with more hatred.

We don’t hate them, but there’s no space for white supremacy because this is our country and it is an honor to be here. United Photo Courtesy of Charlie Blaylock via Del Mar College Foghorn News we are free,” Pablo AlvaraNicole Perez and Emily Izquierdo cheer during a performance during a unity do, co-director of Nationconcert in El Paso on Sept. 7. al Day Laborer Network (NDLON), said in Spanish.

Sisters, Emily and Sheyla Rosas, bet- been victims because perhaps a son It is important for people to become ter known as Dueto Dos Rosas, traveled or grandson could have been there, it aware, that there has been great confrom San Diego, Calif., to showcase could have been my loss that day. It’s fusion in our legislation,” Rosa Metheir support for the El Paso commu- important to use our voices to eradi- jia, immigrant guest speaker, said in nity and its movement, highlighting cate this business of racism and hate. Spanish. one specific issue that stuck out to them in the wake of last month’s El Paso shooting.

“We heard about the shooting and felt powerless. We wanted to come and show our support in El Paso.

Gun control is something that we struggle with. I felt powerless and that shouldn’t be happening,” Emily said.

The tone of this event was peaceful; everyone stood together in support of change desperately needed in El Paso and across the country, they said.

It’s a change fueled by the need for acceptance and peace and not ignorance and hatred.

“It is important to exalt our voices. For example, the people who lost Photo Courtesy of Charlie Blaylock via Del Mar College Foghorn News their loved ones at Walmart they experienced loss, but overall we have Edna Delgado gets emotional during the El Paso Firme concert.

El Paso From Page 1 tor of BNHR, believes the normalization of white supremacy rhetoric from President Donald Trump has become a spring of life to those who would hurt others based on their skin color or language.

“We have to say it like it is; we just can’t let it be, President Trump is the one responsible for a lot of the things that are happening. He has come to El Paso to say that us immigrants are a threat, that we are criminals, we are rapists, we are animals and these thoughts contributed to the thoughts of the terrorist who arrived in El Paso to hurt us. El Paso Firme! This is our call to fight, this is our call to take action and reflect, and today we go on looking forward, because we deserve a society free of racism, free of hate and free of white supremacy,” Garcia said to a crowded gym with La Virgen de Guadalupe illuminated in the background.

The BNHR seeks to create a movement to change society that rivals the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s.

“This movement led by immigrants and Latinos is the next civil and human rights movement being constructed,” Garcia said.

Similar to the National Farm Work-

Photo by Aryssa Enriquez

A memorial left for those who lost their lives in the attack. ers Association movement led by Caesar Chavez in the 1960s, the BNHR seeks all the allies it can get.

“What we are fighting for goes beyond nationality. What is relevant is that every community is equal in dignity and rights,” Garcia said. “We need to see each other as human beings, and if we see each other as human beings it is going to be difficult for those differences, whatever they are that makes us so proud, to be the obstacle to relate to each other.”

Greg Abbot, governor of Texas, signed eight executive orders into law right before the mass shooting in Odessa and Midland, Texas, that aimed to stop potential mass shootings, but the word “gun” does not appear in any

of them. Chief Advocacy Officer of RAICES Erika Andiola has had enough of politicians dancing around the problem.

“It’s not enough, and this is the moment for any politician, any elected official whether you’re Republican or Democrat or any other party to come to the realization that America has a gun problem, that we’ve been having a gun problem,” Andiola said.

“When you have so many guns available for people who are already wanting to hurt others, who have heard President Trump say over and over again that people from other nations, people who look differently, should be kicked out of the country, all this rhetoric is really creating an atmosphere of people who want to attack others.”

While voting is one of the issues BNHR focuses on, members’ goals are much bigger.

“Registering to vote is one thing, and it is very important to say that elections and voting is one very important thing, but not the only thing,” Garcia said. “We need to take the streets, we need to denounce [white supremacy], we need to organize communities. At the end of the day, what sense does it make for people to register to vote, if the options out there don’t reflect their communities or if their communities don’t have the capacity to influence candidates?”

Garcia realizes that the issues his, and other, organizations seek to rectify are many in number, but argues that these problems are symptomatic of a systemic failing.

“All of these issues individually make sense for individual fights in local communities, but we cannot ignore anymore that they are a part of the system,” Garcia said.

By refusing to isolate issues by region, these organizations actively accept people like Mejia, whose tribulations are not unique.

Many tears were shed and stories shred during El Paso Firme.

Alone, covered in blood and bruises, a man illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexican border to narrowly escape death.

Hunted, beaten and left for dead, Hermelinda Blanco and Carlo Barajas’ son made his way into the U.S. only to end up in a detention center. His tormentors then turned their attention to the couple.

“We went down several streets of Juarez city and they continued to follow us, and that’s when we decided to come in search of political asylum.

Since then, we have been here waiting to see what we can resolve,” Blanco said.

Blanco and Barajas, Mejia, the Latino community and the nation are waiting to see how the discrimination by white supremacists is going to be resolved.

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XC freshmen pave the way to 3rd, 5th place finishes Javelina Cross Country undertakes 2019 at East Texas Shootout DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor The university’s cross country team made an impressive debut Saturday at the East Texas Shootout in Commerce, Texas.

Freshman Monica Yanez led the Blue and Gold with a 5000m time of 21:30.63. Yanez’s efforts were good enough to earn her an 18th-

place finish.

Hot on her heels was Victoria Jaime. Jaime was pleased with her 21st place finish, but looks forward to improving as the season progresses.

“The meet was a good start to the season, not ideal but definitely room for lots of improvement on both the men’s and women’s side,” Jaime said. “I’m excited for the season, being that it’s my

last.”

Less than one minute after Jaime crossed the finish line, junior Lauren Rodriguez rolled in to claim the 27th spot.

Senior Carnecia Scott paced herself to a 34th place finish, crossing the finish line at 23:55.68.

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David Tellez races for the ribbon.

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Nine public areas open within 40 miles of Kingsville Receiver Aaron Dilworth reaches through the Cardinal secondary.

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Cardinals capitalize on Javelina turnovers DYLAN DOZIER & EDGAR SOLIS Reporters The Javelina offense was plagued by turnovers Saturday night in a 35-14 loss to Saginaw Valley State at Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium.

“The one stat that shows more than the scoreboard was we gave the ball up and we took away zero. We didn’t create any turnovers,” Head Coach Daren Wilkinson said. “Show me when you win football games doing that.”

After a three and out stance from the Javelina defense to open the game, Koy Detmer and company moved the ball into Saginaw territory. The drive was halted at the Saginaw 29-yard line, where freshman kicker Romario Perez failed to split the uprights on fourth down.

The second quarter began with the game’s first turnover. Cardinal David Still intercepted Detmer’s fourth-down pass and returned it to the 24-yard line.

Neither side would see another scoring opportunity until Cardinal kicker Connor Luksic missed wide left on a 28-yard try. Two minutes later, Ryan Conklin hooked up with Chad Galliad

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DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor There is an imaginary line beginning at the International Toll Bridge in Del Rio that meanders to and around San Antonio before following Interstate 10 to the Texas-Louisiana border. Since Sep.1, people wishing to dove hunt below the line have been looking north with anticipation and a tinge of jealousy. This Saturday, South Texas dove hunters will get to trade the sweat in their palms for the grip and forearm of a shotgun.

In a press release by Texas Parks and Wildlife, TPWD dove program leader Owen Fitzsimmons expounded upon state efforts to lengthen dove season for South Texans.

“Over the years, TPWD has worked very hard to open up more of September to our hunters in the southern part of the state,” Fitzsimmons said. “The vast majority of our dove harvest occurs in September. Getting the feds to agree to a set Sept. 14 South Zone opener beginning last year ensures hunting opportunities in the south every weekend in September when you consider the early white-wing days.”

Wildlife biologists claim that conditions for dove season are superior. Dove habitats blossomed early thanks to abundant spring rains. The timely precipitation is also to thank for thriving bird populations. Fitzsimmons is extremely

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to land all five of the Javelina women in the top 40.

Pearsall-native Devin Robles burned 8000m with a time of 27:27.64. His efforts in his Blue and Gold debut were enough to earn him a team-best finish of 13th place.

Juniors Angel Martinez and Jasiah Patterson hit the ribbon in a tight pack. The teammates finished 26th and 29th, respectively, with times of 39:21.32 and 39:34.02.

Javelina junior David Tellez earned a 35th place finish with a time of 30:08.95.

Two minutes after Tellez completed his race, freshman Matthew Aparicio reached the finish line with a time of

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for a 44-yard touchdown strike to break the scoreless tie.

At the 1:24 mark, Still forced a Luis Lopez fumble that set the Cardinal offense up a the TAMUK 30-yard line.

Seven seconds later Conklin connected to N. Minney-Gratz for a 30-yard touchdown strike.

In the third quarter, redshirt junior Cade Dyal found receiver Devin Milburn for a 22-yard touchdown to end the Javelina scoring drought.

“I think we were on point with the receivers,” said Dyal. “We had some dropped balls early on that hurt us, but we were connecting on that first drive and it helped a lot,” he continued.

Saginaw answered back swiftly with a 79 -yard strike from Conklin to Casey Williams, increasing their lead to fourteen.

The next Javelina drive would end in the Saginaw red zone. The Cardinals

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Tellez was proud of his effort, as well as the effort put forth by the rest of the squad.

“It was a good start for me, and the rest of us. It’s been a while since each of the upper classmen raced and two of our freshmen were running their first race,” Tellez said. “We each competed hard and did our best.”

The Los Fresnos-native was also optimistic about the team’s direction.

“We still have lots to improve on, but we’ll be ready come conference,” he continued.

The Javelinas cross country team has the week off but will continue competition at the Saints Collegiate Invitational in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 21.

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went three and out on their next drive, giving the Javelinas the ball back at midfield. A crucial 71-yard interception return for a touchdown increased the deficit to 28-7 in favor of Saginaw Valley.

Lopez punched into the endzone from one-yard out, cutting the Cardinal lead to two scores. But the Cardinals would go on to cap a 13 play, 66-yard drive with a 13-yard run from Conklin to increase their lead to 21.

Top Javelina performers were Cade Dyal and Devin Milburn.

Dyal finished with 18 completions, 191 yards, and one score through the air. Milburn had 9 receptions for 120 yards and 1 score.

Alec Lewis and Tre’Michael Tutt led the defensive side of the pigskin with 12 and 9 tackles, respectively.

Next week, the Javelinas will face off with former LSC rival Sul Ross State at Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium for Hispanic Heritage Weekend.

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optimistic about this fall’s dove season.

“With the abundant highly-preferred dove foods available on the landscape this year, we’re seeing excellent production,” Fitzsimmons said. “White-winged dove production, in particular, has been very high in the southern half of the state. Plus, many of the states to the north had similar spring habitat conditions, which should result in a strong influx of migrant birds for Texas later in the season. I’m excited about the prospects this season, it should be fantastic.”

The Lone Star State supports breeding populations of over 34 million mourning and 10 million white-winged doves. These healthy numbers are imperative considering how deeply dove hunting is woven into the state’s cultural fabric. 300,000 Texans take to the fields and forests to harvest nearly one-third of all dove taken each year nationwide-almost 10 million birds.

The South Zone bag limit is fifteen birds per hunter, and no more than two can be white-tipped dove.

The possession limit is no more than three times the daily bag limit.

Legal shooting hours are from one-

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half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Texans who wish to hunt but possess no land of their own should consider visiting one of the state’s many Dove and Small Game public leases. These day leases are available to any hunter in possession of a TPWD Hunter Education certification, Texas Hunting License (including a Migratory Game Bird endorsement and Harvest Information Program cetifiction), and an Annual Public Hunting Permit.

All of the most up-to-date hunting regulations for the new season can be found in the Texas Outdoor Annual mobile app or online According to the TPWD, “Hunters are reminded that licenses are on sale now for the 2019-2020 hunting seasons and can be purchased through the agency’s 28 law enforcement field offices, at more than 50 state parks and over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD website or by phone at (800) 895-4248. Call center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there is a required $5 administrative fee for each phone or online transaction. The online transaction system is available 24/7.”

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Volleyball team off to perfect start in 2019 Javelinas go 4-0 on opening weekend DYLAN DOZIER Sports Editor The TAMUK volleyball team kicked off 2019 with four straight wins at the Kathleen Brasfield Invitational in San Angelo.

The Javelinas four-win weekend began with the 25-18, 22-25, 25-14, 25-14 victory over the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls. The set loss suffered against the Cowgirls would be the Javelina’s only set loss of the weekend.

The TAMUK women were dominant from the service line racking up 11 aces. This was the team’s most since 2017 when they racked up 16 against Texas A&M-Commerce.

Melanie Casteel and Roxanne Morris led the offensive attack with a comEmily North sets up Kailey Estrada for the kill. bined 24 kills.

The Blue and Gold continued the homa and Fort Lewis. the net fit into the weekend’s to-do list. winning on Friday with a 25-21, 25The Blue and Gold put on a blocking “I told the team we had two goals 19, 25-18 sweep over the Rangers of clinic in a sweeping victory over the this weekend,” Allen said. “We wantNorthwestern Oklahoma State.

Savage Storm of SE Oklahoma. ed to run a faster offense and be great The offensive dominance of Casteel Sophmore Kailey Estrada and junior at defense. Nicole [Murff] did a phenand Morris was backed up by solid de- Kapri Pelle commanded play at the oenal job digging and I thought, as a fensive play from sophomore Nicole net, combining for 14 of the team’s 24 whole, we did a very good job blockMurff who had 19 digs in game two blocks. ing.” and 78 over the course of the weekend.

In a post-game recap by Javelina Sophomore Emily North went on a Saturday continued in similar fash- Athletics, ninth year coach Tanya Al- passing frenzy in the Javelina’s sweep ion with wins over Southeastern Okla- len described how the team’s play at over Fort Lewis. North’s 28 assists

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were twice as many as any other Javelina player.

The Javelinas resume play this weekend in Kingsville. They’ll be at the Steinke Physical Education Center for five matches in three days starting on Thursday, the first day of the Emerald Invitational. The Blue and Gold will take on St. Mary’s, Westminster, Augustana, Edinboro and Southwest Baptist.

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Lackluster season for Netflix show

Spoilers ahead for season three of 13 Reasons Why

However, Ani does show that she cares for the outcome of the group and for Clay.

She’s also helpful in uncovering the truth of Bryce’s murder and the innocence of Clay, but her character is almost sweeping Hannah Baker under the rug like she never happened.

These elemental copies practically make season three a reboot to season one, but instead this season is dealing with the problems of murder, conPhoto courtesy of Netflix flicting friendships and Ani Achola is a new character in season more controversial issues. three who helps find the truth behind the There are also these murder. confusing relationships Photo courtesy of Netflix that the show wants to Bryce Walker is a main character force upon the viewer in a very unre- throughout the series who positions alistic manner. himself as the King of Liberty High, es together which For example, Tyler Downs almost but viewers know him as the bully who will eventually uncover the mystery became a school shooter after being has sexually assaulted many young feof each character’s relationship with abandoned by his friends and being male students.

MARK GUTIERREZ the person of interest who has passed sexually assaulted by Montgomery In season three, Bryce is this charContributing Writer away.

“Monty” De La Cruz, but Clay Jenson acter of interest after he is found to be For season one, the character of in- miraculously stands in front of Tyler’s murdered on the night of the Home13 Reasons Why season three is a terest was Hannah Baker who commit- gun and talks him down from commit- coming football game. copycat, confusing, drag along roller- ted suicide after being physically or ting the act.

Ani and Clay slowly uncover secrets coaster that gave viewers some com- mentally damaged by 13 people.

Regardless of being sexually as- of their friends as to how they had a fort after the not-so-favored second In season three it’s Bryce Walker saulted, Tyler almost committed a very relationship to Bryce over the three season. who was murdered on the night of the serious crime that shows some mental months time frame after the season Season three copies a lot of the first Homecoming football game. instability in him and instead of going two Hannah Baker trial. season, stealing some elements that This element was very nostalgic and to the police, Clay takes matters into Slowly the viewers get this sense of made season one memorable, such as well done as every flashback felt like his own hands. Clay tries to give Ty- Bryce just being a troubled boy hopusing certain methods to signify the another one of Hannah Baker’s tapes. ler help through friendship and school ing to seek redemption. This gives off past and present.

Another element that came to atten- counselors. mixed emotions, as viewers are left In the first season, viewers were able tion was the position of Hannah Baker.

Also, Tony Padilla, a good friend of wanting to feel sorry for Bryce, but at to determine the present when Clay In season one, Hannah Baker was the Clay Jensen and Hannah Baker, goes the same time not wanting to forgive Jenson, the “hero” of the show, is wear- narrator. as far as to hide Tyler’s guns from the the terrible acts he’s done. ing a band-aid on his forehead. WhenIn the third season we are introduced police thus tampering with evidence.

This gradually becomes a constant ever the band-aid was absent it would to Amorowat Anysia “Ani” AchoAt the start of the season, Clay and theme of feeling sorry for someone designify the story was now taking place la, who has almost taken the place of his friends are committing a serious spite their bad behaviors. in the past.

Hannah Baker. Ani is thrown into the crime, yet we ignore that to form a reThe way the show goes about these In the third season there is a play group and almost instantly knows lationship and care for these characters situations is very unrealistic and unfawith color. The past is a lot brighter everything about everyone in Liberty and their well-being - especially Jus- vorable because at the end Alex Stanwith vibrant color, whilst the present High School, and her reason is because tin who routinely abused drugs, dealt dall gets away with murder. is gloomier with a blue atmosphere. she’s a “real good listener.” drugs, tampered with evidence and The immunity that the characters get This change in color is distracting, unAni getting involved in everyone’s even went as far as to almost get anoth- is hardly relatable to the viewers. Seaappealing and often becomes hard to business is an annoyance, especially in er person killed so they wouldn’t talk son one of 13 Reasons Why portrayed notice when something isn’t a memory. moments when she makes a comment to the police. Also, we start to confus- the reality of how bullying can affect Also, like the first season, season on certain topics that she has no busi- ingly form a relationship with Bryce someone else and how suicide often three uses flashbacks to place piec- ness being involved in.

Walker. gets overlooked.

Season two tried to reach those who were silent victims to speak up, but the message of 13 Reasons Why in season three gets lost with the drama that unfolds.

This rollercoaster of emotion in the third season is overall better than the previous second season and gives us the elements that made 13 Reasons Why a good show.

The way they handled controversial topics such as suicide and drug abuse may not have been favorable, but it still portrayed the reality of how these problems are dealt with by certain individuals.

However, this could have been a more connective experience if it wasn’t revolving around a murder. The ending does throw hints at a fourth season that could relate to what happens after Tyler’s guns are found and what Winston, the student who had relations with Monty is going to do with the information pertaining to Ani’s orchestrated lie.

Will there be another trial like in season two or will it involve another Photo courtesy of Netflix traumatic incident amongst the group?

Season three revolves around the mysterious death of Bryce Walker.

Guess we’ll have to wait.

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Wheeler takes the helm at Career Services Wants to ensure

to lead Career Services here at Kingsville. She also demonstrated a passion to help students during her interview.

Students and employers alike will benefit from the combination of dedication and experience that she brings with her to this job,” said Dr. Baker, the interim associate vice president for Student Success.

Wheeler came to South Texas from West Virginia, where she received her bachelor’s degree in communications as well as two master’s degrees in pub-

lic administration and industrial relations.

In 2001, she made her way to Laredo where she started working in the Human Resources office at TAMIU. In a little over year, Wheeler transferred to the Department of Career Services where she became the director.

According to the TAMUK Career Services Website, the vision of the department is to “Engage. Educate. Employ.”

“It’s telling a story through those three words. How do we engage students, how do we educate them and how do we get them employed?”

Wheeler said. “Employment to me is placement. It’s graduate school, it’s the military, it’s full-time jobs. So, it’s helping them with their professional growth, and so that’s my vision: to tell the story of Career Services and the impact we have.”

While Wheeler is responsible for the logistics of running the department, her favorite part of the job is working with students.

“I think the best part is when you meet a student their freshman year and

you see them develop and then they graduate and they get that dream job, or they go to graduate school or they do what they wanted to do. It’s just really nice to see that you were a part of their success,” Wheeler said.

At TAMUK, Wheeler has plans to connect with more local employers, working with deans, and getting students more involved in choosing what industries to bring to campus.

“We look forward to seeing her work more directly with the academic colleges. This will allow the university to build better opportunities for our students.

“Also, Ms. Wheeler will work with the colleges to enhance our communication about marketable skills; this will help students better understand how the numerous skills and abilities they are learning in their college careers can be applied to their professional lives following university.

Additionally, she will work to make Career Services a more visible unit to students, who we would like to see using its services throughout their college career,” Dr. Baker said.

defeating Hillsdale 20-0 in the first round of the playoffs.

They would then defeat Lenoir Rhyne 20-6 in the Holiday Bowl National Championship in St. Petersburg, Fla. Members of the championship team, fans and friends gathered outside of Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium on Sat-

urday to continue their celebration before being recognized during the game against Saginaw Valley State.

In attendance was long-time Javelina fan, Harriet “Mama Hog” Williams, who is arguably unrivaled in her love for TAMUK athletics.

“I haven’t missed much these past 50 years. There really is nothing I love

more than my Javelinas,” Williams said. “Having those guys back here just goes to show you how special it is to be here. We are like one big family, and there is no better place to be.”

In addition to past players, alumni band members were also in attendance and performed during the half-time show.

student needs remain the focus ILIANA FLORES Managing Editor The Department of Career Services is kicking off the semester with new Director Cassandra Wheeler.

Wheeler comes to Kingsville after working at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) for 16 years. At TAMIU, Wheeler was also the Director of Career Services. Dr. Shannon Baker believes her experience will be a great benefit to the TAMUK community.

“Ms. Wheeler joins us from Texas A&M International in Laredo, where she worked as Director of Career Services for a number of years. She therefore has an abundance of experience

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