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Texas A&M University-Kingsville

The South Texan

Volume 93, Issue 14

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TAMUK in national spotlight Vet-Tech named best in nation

by NAVTA ILIANA FLORES Managing Editor Just a few years ago, the Vet-Tech club at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) was created.

Now, because of their hard work and passion for bettering the local community, the club holds the title of being the 2018 National Association of Veterinary Technician in America’s (NAVTA) Student Chapter of the Year.

Throughout each semester, the Vet-Tech club hosts various philanthropic events such as park cleanups and clothing drives. They also hold various fundraising events to help raise money for other animal-based organizations.

One of these events which was held in the Fall 2018 semester was a car wash during which people could get their cars washed and their pets a bath.

Another way the club works to give back to the community is by hosting an FFA Invitational. The club invites local high school students who participate in FFA to practice their

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Members of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Vet-Tech Club. skills before they head to competition.

These are only a few events the club hosts, but their constant commitment to helping people and animals is what sets them apart from other vettech clubs.

“The Student Chapter of the Year award is given to a NAVTA student chapter that, among other things, works to promote the field of veterinary technology/nursing and demon-

strates involvement in community service. This year’s recipients show a strong commitment to both.

The NAVTA board is very pleased to announce that the 2018 Student Chapter of the Year award was awarded to the Texas A&M University SCNAVTA Chapter in Texas,” the NAVTA website said.

The Vet-Tech club is part of the veterinary technology program at TA-

MUK. For students in or interested in the vet-tech program, they can learn more about the program and become more involved by becoming a member of the club.

While the club does benefit students who want to be veterinary technicians, any TAMUK student who

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Spring 2019 brings changes to university New president, upcoming events, developing projects kickoff Spring 2019 DARCY RAMIREZ Editor-in-Chief Spring is here along with upcoming events, developing projects, and a new university president with a different approach towards students.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville President Mark Hussey took over his new role Jan. 2 after being confirmed by the Texas A&M University System

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UNIV instructor and Academic Success Coach Patricia Hennessey speaks to freshmen students at the Center For Student Success at its Javelina Starter Kit Giveaway Jan. 17. See story on Page 2.

Board of Regents.

Hussey understands that since he has not been a Javelina for very long it

will take time for students to be comfortable around him, but he has a strategy to break that barrier.

He asks that when students see him walking around campus and he greets them they should feel free to introduce themselves and start up a conversation. Hussey says unless it is raining he will be walking around campus a lot, and will duck into the dining halls every so often, so students can interact with him and get used to seeing him.

He continues to learn and appreciate the culture, the sense of family, the sense of pride and the passion for the university by current students and especially the alumni.

“I’ve been amazed at how friendly, how everyone has been, how welcoming everyone has been, how much everyone wants to work together to help

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CfSS impacting first-year Javelinas

Workshops and events plan for spring Aryssa Enriquez Campus Editor

As Texas A&M University-Kingsville students embark on their spring semester, first-year Javelinas were excitedly welcomed back by the Center for Student Success (CfSS) on Jan. 17.

Freshmen students were greeted with free school supplies, snacks and offered an area in which they are able to study, work and destress among friends.

The first event of the semester was the the Javelina Starter Kit Giveaway.

Nearly 150 students attended the event. Students were also able to get informed about scholarship opportunities and other exciting events the CfSS has planned throughout the spring semester.

The CfSS is located in Room 210 of the Jernigan Library and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The next workshops are scheduled to be on Feb. 28, March 21 and April 11.

Workshops will teach students how to use technology as an advantage, inform about internships and study abroad programs and help prepare for finals.

Details will be emailed to freshmen students as the events near.

The CfSS enables students to make a smooth transition from a high school to a college environment.

During the first two weeks of the semester, the CfSS helped more than 200 freshmen Javelinas get prepared for class and apply for scholarships and encouraged students to return if they encounter any issues.

“I just got to say thank you, ’cause they are doing a lot for us, some students can’t afford to buy all school supplies so this is a really big help. This is going to be a cool place to hang out and be able to work and destress while also getting the chance to meet new people”, said LesliaAnne Gonzalez, a Chemical Engineering student, about the giveaway event.

As freshmen students left the giveaway, more arrived at the CfSS and supplies were immediately restocked ensuring all students were well equipped for their first week of class.

“I think it’s really helpful, because supplies can get expensive, and can even double in price at the bookstore.

This is a really good resource that wasn’t here before, and it is saving us a lot of money,” said Aaron Limas, an Industrial Management student.

The CfSS has truly engaged first-year Javelinas and UNIV Instructors/Academic Success Coaches are working hard to build unforgettable experiences such as Karaoke Night on March 7 and Poker Night on April 18.

“We are truly excited for you all to be here…last semester a common issue with our freshmen was that they were having a hard time making friends, and we are hoping that this becomes a place where freshmen can come to hangout and study. We are here to serve as guidance, and help our students succeed in any way we can”,said Laura Gonzalez, a UNIV Instructor

TAMUK Club of the Week- Unity

TAMUK Unity Clubs encourages students to be themselves

KELBY SPRINKLES Reporter

As selected by The South Texan staff, this week’s club of the week is TAMUK Unity.

This organization provides a support network for TAMUK students who are members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community.

“We’re just here so people can be comfortable with themselves. They can be comfortable knowing that we won’t judge them. It’s a safe space for people to come and be who they are,” said current Vice President Bailey Nichols.

Unity Club meetings are held at 7 p.m. each Wednesday in the 2nd floor study room of Mesquite Village West.

This semester, there are roughly 30 active members in the Unity organization.

Club member responsibilities include attending weekly meetings, participating in campus events and collaborating with other organizations.

“One of the other organizations that we constantly work with is Pep Talk.

We like to work with them since protection sexually is a big part of the community. Because of the HIV and AIDS movement, we like to work with them to promote safe sex. We try to get

and Academic Success Coach. Center for Student Success staff have been working for months to provide incentives for freshmen Javelinas to enhance

student performance and inch them closer to success.

You can follow the CfSS on Instagram and Twitter @TAMUK_CFSS.

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Freshmen getting new supplies for class.

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Freshmen students enjoying the CfSS welcoming.

involved with other organizations as much as we can for events such as Fall Carnival and Spring Fling,” said Unity Treasurer Diana Luna.

In addition to these campus events, the annual TAMUK Pride Fest is assembled and hosted by the Unity organization.

“The biggest event that we host is Pride Fest. We do a march. Last year was the first year that we brought in drag queens. We had three drag queens come and do their performance. It was super fun…We usually start with the march and then end up at Mesquite Grove, which is where they do their performance,” said Unity member Nic Sotello.

TAMUK Unity encourages everyone to feel comfortable being themselves by providing a safe environment.

“Unity for me brings me a place where I can really express my sexuality without feeling judged or different.

These people make you feel welcome…

We don’t care what your sexuality is.

Even if you are an ally, we are just happy to see you here,” Luna said.

Photo courtesy of twitter @unitedjavelinas

Photo by Kelby Sprinkles

Unity club in a weekly meeting.

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TAMUK Hosts Annual Fun in the Snow ARYSSA ENRIQUEZ Campus Editor

Friends and family gathered around Mesquite Village to enjoy an evening filled with snow and laughter.

The Campus Board of Activities and Javelina Student Engagement Center annually host this event to kick-off the spring semester. The night was composed of several snowball fights, music, face painting and hot chocolate.

Photos by Aryssa Enriquez

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Dear law enforcement: listen to women

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.”

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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Darcy Ramirez Editor-in-Chief Iliana Flores Managing Editor Aryssa Enriquez Campus Editor C.R. Neal Editorial Editor

KELBY SPRINKLES Reporter Two funeral services were held this weekend in my hometown. A man aged 32 and a woman aged 28 went missing during the first week of January. Their bodies were found buried in a makeshift grave in rural Oklahoma last week.

The suspect is believed to be a manipulative, abusive and controlling ex-boyfriend of the female victim.

The two victims, whose relationship has been described by friends and family as being purely platonic, had been murdered in a horrific and vengeful display of domestic violence.

This unbelievable story of domestic violence shook my hometown, but simultaneously reignited my outrage over violence against women and the legal system that fails to protect us.

The female victim in this story had reported multiple accounts of threatening and violent behavior of the suspect to the police months before she was murdered.

The legal system had been made plainly aware of the suspect’s potential for further violence. In the coming weeks, the family and community surrounding the victims will understand how swift and effective action by the justice system could have saved these

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Domestic abuse survivor two young people’s lives.

Unfortunately, lack of action in response to women expressing fear for their lives is the common thread woven throughout the United States’ justice system.

In October 2018, the slaying of University of Utah track athlete Lauren McCluskey by a former boyfriend stunned the nation. McCluskey had reported her ex-boyfriend’s potential for violence and retaliation over a dozen times to local police agencies. Her frantic and legitimate reports were lethargically ignored. She was subsequently shot and killed on campus while on the phone with her mother.

In the past few days, McCluskey’s parents took to the media to speak out in frustration over the preventability of their daughter’s death.

“McCluskey’s still-grieving parents Matt and Jill McCluskey said they believe their daughter’s death was preventable, and that the university failed to protect her,” according to an article from goodmorningamerica.com.

In addition to our already unresponsive legal system, President Trump

inconspicuously edited the Department of Justice’s definition of domestic abuse in April.

In a story originally reported by Slate magazine, the Trump administration altered the former administration’s definition of domestic abuse by limiting it to only recognizing physical abuse.

“The previous definition included critical components of the phenomenon that experts recognize as domestic abuse—a pattern of deliberate behavior, the dynamics of power and control, and behaviors that encompass physical or sexual violence as well as forms of emotional, economic, or psychological abuse,” as stated by Slate.

By intentionally limiting our definition of domestic abuse, we are perpetuating the complacency of law enforcement and excluding a major portion of domestic abuse victims.

Domestic violence tragedies, like these and many others, will continue to occur if we remain silent while law enforcement systematically ignores our mothers’, sisters’ and daughters’ cries for help.

Humanity at an impasse

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The starship from the television show “The Orville”

C.R. NEAL Editorial Editor

We are not an advanced society. Our beliefs, our interactions and especially our politics are archaic.

For too long humans have coasted on the idea that our personal beliefs matter: that just because we have something to say, people should listen.

No more.

At some point we have to acknowledge that some beliefs are just plain idiotic, and it has become painfully clear that we are not ready to do so.

Just last week, we had the president of the United States, a position which many would argue is the leader of the free world, publically engage in a phallic measuring contest during the government shutdown with the speaker of the house of representatives through regular and social media.

That’s right, Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi, respectively, played “chicken” while government employ-

ees were on the verge of not receiving their second consecutive paycheck.

People’s lives are at stake, and our elected representatives refuse to move past their differences to rectify it.

Tell me again how we are better than we were.

According to payscale.com, the average salary for women is approximately 22 percent lower than the average salary for men in 2018.

In a 2005 recording of current President Trump, he repeatedly made vulgar comments about women.

“I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait.

And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything.”

In the same recording, Trump said he could grab a woman by a certain word that cannot be printed in this publication.

I could argue the merits of how those words should instantly disqualify anyone from office, but obviously it did not. His voters either ignored it, or actively promoted such language.

Tell me again how we are better than we were.

People look to the stars as if a col-

lection of balls of gas somehow factor into what kind of day you will have. I guarantee that stars do not care about Earth, much less any one person living on it.

Celestial bodies are a collection of elements. Any real scientist will corroborate it. You know what else is made of elements… you. The top four active elements in the universe are hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen.

What are the top four elements in the human body you ask: hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and nitrogen.

Instead of assuming that these stars and constellations have an effect on what kind of personality a person may have, draw inspiration from the fact that you are literally one with the universe.

While you live inside the universe, it also lives in you.

Humanity is riddled with a plague of ignorance, but the ones who seek to better themselves and their society in spite of our inherited flaws are why we should have hope.

We are not an advanced society… yet.

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Operation stop the shutdown

Party leaders look to put an end to the government shutdown

ADAM PENA Reporter January 25 marks the end of the longest government shutdown in United States history, as well as the beginning of new legislation that will fund government agencies until Feb. 15.

This buys time to scrounge funding for President Donald Trump’s long-promised, campaign-trademarked border wall spanning the southern border between the United States and Mexico.

Not only will the wall divide two nations, but it will also further divide political ideologies between Republicans and Democrats as they fail to find a compromise to further fund Trump’s plans to build the wall.

“This was in no way a concession,” President Trump tweeted on Jan. 25, following the end of the government shutdown. “It was taking care of mil-

lions of people who were getting badly hurt by the Shutdown with the understanding that in 21 days, if no deal is done, it’s off to the races!”

Instead of being met with a resolution to the long shutdown, we are left with a grace period of 21 days between Jan. 25 and Feb. 15 to reach a deal for funding before the government enters a shutdown once more, driving the economic cost further and further upwards.

According to USA Today, this 35-day shutdown cost an estimated $6 billion; almost $300 million over the wanted price of the border wall at $5.7 billion, making this shutdown not only the longest in history, but also the most expensive.

The end of the government shutdown comes at the hardline negotiating set forth by Democratic Party leaders Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. “We’ll continue to negotiate, but the first order of business: open up the government,” Schumer said during a press conference on Jan. 9.

It is unclear how events will proceed from here, but speculation reveals a myriad of options for both parties.

Firstly, and most obviously, if neither side can reach an agreement come Feb. 15 and the government shuts down once more, it will add to the economic damage caused by the previous period

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Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump of shutdown, and will further harm government personnel. About 420,000 federal workers go unpaid during periods of shutdown, according to CBS News.

A second option - President Trump can proceed with his plan to declare the lack of a wall on the southern border a national emergency and circumvent Congress to enact his presidential authority to build the wall using military personnel and delegating the cost of the wall to the Pentagon.

While legal, the ramifications of using such a power to bypass established limits on the executive branch of the

government comes with its own implications of abuse of presidential power, no doubt spelling trouble for Trump in the future if he chooses to move forward with this course of action.

A last option - both sides of Congress can reach a middle ground for funding and continue government operation as usual.

For those hoping for cooperation spanning party lines over one side triumphing, this may seem like the best outcome. What will happen in the end remains to be seen. Either a deal is made, or Feb. 15 brings yet another shutdown.

Man on the Street This Week’s Question:

How do you prepare for a new semester?

Name: Jackson Lewis Major: Communications “Slowly, as the weeks come by to a semester starting, I start setting up my alarm, waking up early, getting into the daily routine of how I would go about my daily routine throughout the semester. Mentally and physically preparing myself for what a semester needs. I try to get in the mindset of being able to perform intermediate tasks every single day.”

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Name: Najla Roel Major: Psychology “Usually I’ll clean out everything. [I’ll] clean out the stuff from the previous semester and get organized. I get my papers ready, make sure I have my syllabus printed and up. I always write everything first. I make a list, get my calendar up, [and] make sure I have everything for a semester.”

Name: Joseph Lopez Major: Civil Engineering “I try to take a long vacation to get away from all the school work and all the distractions; just try to return to my inner self and relax. I like going anywhere that isn’t where I’m from. I’ll go to Houston or San Antonio. I’ll sometimes go out of state. This past winter break I went to the Mayan Ruins in Belize.”

Name: Lauren Camarillo Major: Political Science “For each semester, I go get my schedule and sometimes I’ll take a day just to wander around campus. [I] go find my classes and find out how long it takes me to get from one place to another - kind of pace myself. I grab all the materials I need, look at any syllabus that are online, that’s how I prepare for class. I also usually have a little get together with my friends and talk about what the semester is going to be like.”

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One Game, One Possession At A Time Men’s Basketball team secures sixth consecutive win in conference play Ashley Gonzalez Sports Reporter

The men’s basketball team (7-12, 6-3 LSC) owned the night in the sixth consecutive win against the Cameron Aggies on Saturday with a score of 70-44.

Head coach Johnny Estelle put every single Gold jersey on the court to represent what it is like to be a Javelina from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

The Lone Star Conference is home to one of the toughest conferences with distance and talent within every university. The Javelinas started off a tad slow at the beginning of conference play. However, despite the odds, the big blue and gold, after Saturday’s game obtained their sixth conference win in a row which can set the tone for the rest of the season.

Estelle is the root of success for the Javelinas and is extremely proud to see his team radiate and thrive off the seniors this year.

“I couldn’t have had any better senior leadership than I do right now,” Estelle said. “You’re only as good as your leadership, and you’re only as good as the guys playing with you

and right now, I’ve got the best in the world”.

The Javelinas forced 19 points out from under the Aggies in steals and had an astonishing 43 points off the bench. Junior guard Rashon Thomas had a career high of 22 points against Western New Mexico and has more where that came from to leave on the court for his senior teammates.

“We’re going all out and buying in.

I know how much this means to them [seniors], the season is about half way over, so we need to keep putting it all out and making this the most for them,” Thomas said.

Darius Mickens, freshman guard out of Willis, Texas, has put big numbers on the board for the Javelinas. Back-toback wins off a slow conference start has molded Mickens to the player he is evolving into.

“These six games have really helped, matured and prepared us to make a deep run in the national tournament,” Mickens said. The freshman put up 11 points in 21 minutes for the Javelinas on Saturday.

The men are back in action and plan to pack the house in Kingsville on Thursday, Jan. 31 against A&M-Commerce. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the SPEC.

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Daniel Severo shooting a jumper for the Javelinas.

Archery Tag Tournament Rec Sports Introduces New Sport Archery Tag AARON MONREAL Sports Reporter

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Archer drawing back his bow.

The Texas A&M-Kingsville student recreational center is looking to change things up with the intramural sports program this spring semester. The schedule features a new sport called Archery Tag. The new game is a four versus four that is played on a basketball court.

It is essentially dodgeball with very similar rules, but players can roam around the court to hit the opposing player using a bow and arrow. Players will be kept safe as they will be required to wear helmets.

Assistant director of competitive sports at TAMUK Carlos Diaz said archery tag is being heavily pushed by the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA).

“NIRSA has been pushing archery tag at every conference, it’s one of the new sports that is liked by a lot of people, so we finally gave it a shot,” he said.

Students can get a taste of the new sport at a tournament being held April 8.

Diaz said he believes that the sport will be very popular with the student population. The staff has presented it at their “Rec Fest” at the beginning of

the semester.

Jose Uribe, an official and employee at the rec center, said it’s being well received.

“People seemed to have liked it and I’ve had people come up to me and ask when the next event is,” Uribe said.

Students are interested.

“That definitely sounds like fun and I would think it will peak the interest of students,” said Daniel Zuniga, a business major.

Diaz said he hopes archery tag will grow in popularity to warrant its own season.

There are no specific men’s, women’s or co-ed teams available but individuals can sign up the day of the event at the student recreation center.

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Archer finding his target.

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Colby Sims Becomes New Sports Editor.

South Texan Adds New Staff Member Sims Becomes New Sports Editor Staff Reports Colby Sims was born in raised in Arkansas. It was only by chance that he ended up in Javelina Nation.

Sims is now the newly appointed Sports Editor of the award-winning print and online newspaper, The South Texan. Sims was approached

by The South Texan adviser, Nicole Morris, for the position after she saw great potential in Sims.

“Colby was a student in several of my journalism courses, so I was able to see first-hand his skills and talents,” Morris said. “When the Sports Editor position became open, he was a logical choice for the position, so I recommended him to our editor.

Luckily for us, Colby accepted the position.”

Sims is excited to dive into this new role as the semester kicks off. At first, he was hesitant of the offer but soon realized it would be beneficial and fun to take a chance working at the university newspaper. Most of The South Texan staff knew Sims by casual encounters in classes, or as a familiar face attending an event, but a lucky few knew Sims from his job in the athletic department as a sports information student worker.

“He is genuine, kind and polite to everyone. He has a great head on his

shoulders and works very hard and is smart. He’s a great guy who will do great things in the future,” Ashley Gonzalez, a veteran sports reporter, said.

Sims graduates in May but hopes that during this semester he masters and strengthens his journalism and communication skills. He wants to become well-rounded in the media field and expand his horizons beyond athletics and intramural events.

“I want to expand my vocab because you need good vocab to be an editor. And I want to learn about different [events and activities] not just stuff that will be on the sports page,” Sims said.

Sims became interested in the position in late December, and just recently met and re-acquainted himself with the members of the university newspaper.

“I think of The South Texan staff members as good friends, they’re like my family. Of course it is saddening to see a fellow member leave the newspaper, but it’s always nice to see fresh new faces in the mix. I think Colby will make an excellent addition to our South Texan family.

I’m sure he will do great and excel beyond measure as our sports editor,” Darcy Ramirez, Editor-in-Chief of The South Texan, said.

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A Blown Call

NFC Championship game should be replayed Aaron Monreal Sports Editor

The controversial “no call” happened during the National Football Conference game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.

The Saints drove down the field with a big play from quarterback Drew Brees to wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. for a 43-yard throw that would have sealed their fate to move on. It was just under two minutes left in the game with the Saints set up on the Rams’ own 13-yard line. It was third-and-10 and Brees dropped back to throw to Tommy Lee Lewis, who was hit early by Nickell Robey, a Rams defensive back. It was pass interference. From this moment on it sparked an outrage from Saints fans and football fans everywhere. The NFL has extended its apologies for the blown call, but it does not solve the problem.

There are two reasons why I believe the NFL should overrule the game and have a rematch between the teams. According to the NFL rule book, “Rule 17 Section 2 Article 1” states that the commissioner has the sole authority to investigate and take corrective measures in a situation he deems extraordinarily unfair. Therefore, if it is in the rule book then why not use it? Secondly, the “no call” was so blatant that it should have been called not only for pass interference but for helmet-to-helmet contact.

The offense was so blatant there should be a call to action, especially since it decided the outcome of the game.

On the other hand, I can see why people would be against it. First, if the NFL does it for this game, it could then send a ripple effect across the league and every team will want a rematch.

Another reason is that the refs are human and bad calls can happen. In the end, I believe the Rams, while being a good team, do not deserve their appearance in the Super Bowl. It was not earned but given to them on a blown call. Even though it will cost money and time to have the rematch between the teams, you cannot put a price on the possibility of ruining the integrity of the sport.

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Tommy Lee Lewis heading up field.

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Netflix sneaks quality into your home You brings a carefully nuanced, truly horrifying take on a stalker

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JOSUE VILLARREAL Reporter

When first starting up You, I was skeptical of it. The popular streaming service Netflix has brought forth some of the best original television in years with excellent shows like Stranger Things, Bojack Horseman and many others.

At the same time, the platform is responsible of some of the worst television I’ve ever seen with the hair pulling incompetence of Insatiable or the deeply and uncomfortably flawed 13 Reasons Why. Now having seen the 10 episodes available, You takes viewers on a thrilling roller-coaster ride of creeping, sneaking and emotions.

It more than succeeds in showing that lead character Joe Golberg is an irredeemable monster.

A warning to any individuals who may have experienced forms of stalking or assault in their lives, this show has realistic depictions of these horrid acts and could potentially be triggering to anyone who has experienced something like this in real life.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Penn Badgley is the real star of You, bringing a brilliant and nuanced per-

formance. He brings to life a truly demented stalker.

Nowhere to be seen are sneers, the evil laughs, or anything that you would expect from a standard stalker character.

What there is is a variety of excellent facial expressions that show concern, happiness, fear and any other seemingly normal human emotion you can think of.

Badgley brings a truly disturbing performance of an uncaring, vile stalker who has no idea what he is.

He genuinely believes everything he does is in the name of romance, as evident by the most hair-raising lines in the show.

While trapped and close to being caught inside her house, the stalker, Joe, says in his narration, “Don’t worry, I’ve seen enough romantic comedies to know guys like me always get out of jams like this.”

The woman that he has eyes for is aspiring writer Beck, played by Elizabeth Lail. Lail does an excellent job playing the surprisingly three-dimensional character.

Not often do the victim characters of these stories get their own arc and character growth.

The horror of the show comes from the fact that the show is told from the

perspective of the antagonist.

Shots of romance will often have very soft colors with a bright, almost blissful lighting.

The two will go on dates, share intimate moments and even have sex.

Those scenes juxtapose eerily with the fact that just a few minutes before the romantic scenes, Joe was seen smelling stolen underwear, looking at implied underage photos of her, and going through her phone to see where she is at all times.

The show gives us glimpses of how Joe would become who he is and while it is a nice little nod to how one could become a stalker, it never justifies his behavior.

One scene in particular in the last episode perfectly shows that despite his abuse, Joe is still in the wrong for the actions he’s made.

The show has many surprising twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time, all leading up to what was supposed to, and maybe was at one point, a satisfying ending, but instead led to a cheap, contrived, almost Spanish novella twist ending to set up for a second season.

Despite the ending leaving a bitter taste in my mouth, You is still abso-

SCORE RATINGS

91%

of 100%

8 out of 10

lutely worth your time.

It is truly a spine-chilling thriller that offers a unique and too real portrayal of one of the most dangerous types of people in the world.

I highly recommend it if you can stomach it and remember to stay safe and keep the stalkers on the screen, and not in your closet.

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Campus beat gets new Editor Enriquez moves up the journalistic rank from reporter to Campus Editor ILIANA FLORES Managing Editor After arriving on campus last semester, Aryssa Enriquez quickly has proven herself as a hard-working, driven person. With this work ethic and her passion to bringing university news to Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), Aryssa has been named the new Campus Editor for The South Texan.

Enriquez is a business major who joined the Javelina Nation in Fall 2018.

In her first semester as a Hoggie, Enriquez was enrolled in a freshman seminar course. Her professor was Nicole Morris, the UNIV Coordinator and faculty advisor for The South Texan. After hearing about Morris’ role in the university newspaper, Enriquez’s interest was piqued. She decided to approach Morris and ask about becoming part of the paper. She then attended her first meeting and was assigned her first story.

“Honestly, I thought it was a little bit intimidating, but I was willing to give a try...and I ended up really liking it,” Enriquez said.

Week after week, Enriquez continued to write stories for the newspa-

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New Campus Editor, Aryssa Enriquez. per. Her consistency and talent were quickly noticed by The South Texan staff. So, when an editor position opened up, Enriquez was the first person to come to mind.

“Aryssa is young and energetic and she brings a friendly vibe into our work environment. She is hard working and really cares about the content of her work. I remember seeing her at one of our meetings, she had heard about the newspaper and was excited to write. It’s hard to find someone really dedicated and passionate about writing so she was naturally the perfect choice for the campus editor position,” Darcy Ramirez, the Editor-in-Chief of The South Texan, said.

As the campus editor, Enriquez will play a pivotal role in the creation of the paper each week, a task which she has taken on gracefully.

“Ever since Aryssa arrived in the newsroom, she has been great to work with. She jumped into the role of being a journalist easy, and now, as an editor, she has been a quick learner.

Her fresh perspective brings more life to the paper and having her on the team has been a joy,” Iliana Flores, the managing editor, said.

While being at The South Texan, Aryssa has enjoyed her time getting to know everybody at the paper.

She enjoys working on Press Nights, when the editors design the newspaper, and she hopes to improve her communication skills by writing and editing.

the institution in terms of achieving its goals. So I’ve been here 21 days, three weeks, so it was everything I was expecting and more actually. I think the sense of family, the sense of pride runs really deep here,” Hussey said.

Along with a new president, the university is planning on constructing a new college, the College of Health Professionals.

The plan is in the early developmental stages but is going as projected.

The Texas legislature is still in session discussing budgets and policies, but TAMUK administrators are hopeful that the legislature will approve a budget for the construction of the new college soon.

Another development underway is the music building which should be completed by summer 2019.

Currently there is a Live Feed available on the university website to watch the progression of construction.

The plans for the building started a decade ago and finally the completion is near.

“I’m so excited about the music building. I know most students wanted a parking garage but music is an underappreciated field and it’s nice

for the department to be noticed and updated,” Diana Luna a music major said.

The music complex will be approximately 90,000 square feet and will include a 500-seat performance hall, a 100-seat lecture hall, four large rehearsal halls, 50 student practice rooms, 32 faculty offices, five classrooms, a computer music lab, a recording studio, several storage areas, an administrative suite and many other needed facilities.

Spring 2019 was kicked off with fun-filled events like the Silent Headphone Dance Party, Javelina Starter Kit Giveaway, Fast Action Trivia, Fun in the Snow, home basketball games and many other entertaining activities.

The semester looks promising as projects move forward, the university president settles in, and the campus prepares to celebrate Black Heritage Month by wrapping the palm trees that surround the boulevard.

“I’m excited for this spring semester. I’ve been to other colleges before but it’s nice to see updated buildings, pride-filled events, and a close-knit community,” Sarah Guerrero a electrical engineering major, said.

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Vet-Tech continued from Page 1 loves animals and wants to give back to the community can join.

Shyana Rodriguez, an animal science major, has been a part of the club for one semester.

“I love how it’s (Vet-Tech club) super involved. Everybody’s very welcoming, very helpful and there’s a lot of opportunities to get out of your bubble and go experience new things,” Rodriguez said.

Along with receiving the joy of participating in volunteer work, members can also expect to grow personally.

“I’ve gained so much more confidence and more people skills, communication skills and it’s helped me a lot grow as an individual person,” Berenise Valles, the club president said.

After being named the best VetTech club in the nation, the club hopes to continue to grow and will continue its mission of loving animals and helping the community.

For anyone interested in joining or learning more about the club, visit their Facebook page @tamukvettclub.

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Texas A&M University-Kingsville University Housing & Residence Life

Current Residents Amenities:

Barbecue and Picnic area Exterior card access system Game tables Ice machines & Vending Machines Intramural teams Lounges with living rooms and TVs Planned residence hall activities Professional staff members Resident/Community Advisor staff Smoke-free building Student leadership opportunities

Don’t Forget to Re-sign your Housing Agreement with us to lock in your rate freeze for the 2019-2020 academic year.

We will post signs up in the residence halls when the resign up period begins.

TURNER/BISHOP/MARTIN HALL $2,096 PER SEMESTER LYNCH HALL $2,311 PER SEMESTER LUCIO HALL & MESQUITE VILLAGE WEST $3,394 or $3,604 PER SEMESTER

Email: residencelife@tamuk.edu Phone: 361-593-3419

Lucio Hall, Office 119, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202