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Texas A&M University-Kingsville began the semester with new Provost and Vice President for Ac-
ademic Affairs Dr. Lou Reinisch, who plans to focus on the entire student experience on !"#$$-./$$0'+,+123 campus. 1'&9&5% Rein isch joined Javelina Nation in early August bringing with him experience in distance
learning and hybrid teaching. “Since his arrival, he has really hit the ground running, and I very much appreciate that particularly with being very responsive to students’ issues and concerns. In the last course of the week or two, he has been responsive in helping work with those issues. He very much understands the
need for quick resolutions, clear communication, and just having a really good foundation in making sure we are providing the best experience that we can,” Dean of Students Kirsten Compary said. Reinisch comes to Kingsville from the New York Institute of Technology at which he served as Associate Provost. Reinisch is
a physicist with his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois. He is a published and extensive researcher of free-electron lasers in medicine. “Universities continue to navigate uncharted waters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Dr. Reinisch will be a valuable asset in moving
forward strategically. I am
develop a strategic plan and vision for Texas A&M University-Kingsville that will ensure this University continues to transform the lives of students, while impacting our region and beyond,” President Dr. Mark Hussey said in the provost !""#'#*+*,-%&'(&)
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sumed the recreational vehicle and home of Texas A&M-Kingsville students Lilly Richardson and Luke Willard on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Nature’s Own RV Park on Highway 77 South. Both students and their dog Mash were able tion. 5 p.m. and quickly spread throughout the vehicle, consuming it in a matter of minutes. The home was completely destroyed, and the two students, who were recently married, lost !""#!"#$%&'(&)
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Late night breakfast Student Activities hosted the annual late night breakfast on Thursday, Sept. 3. Students dined outside the Javelina Dining Hall, and in the Martin Hall courtyard while listening to music. Among those students who enjoyed the evening were: Melody Alfaro, Caitlin Rose, Daanhia Ortiz, Nikole Salazar, Hasjana Reyes and Heidy Saenz. Sylvia Cavazos (at right) was one of the servers of the evening.
Barraza retires after 35 years
In a neon green room with pastel pink cabinets, the work of students and artists whoever crossed paths with Santa Barraza could be found. the work of her students and a smile would creep onto her face. The world renowned artist recently retired from TAMUK.
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Seeing the magic of learning and research happen is one of Dr. Steve Bain’s favorite things to experience. His passion for teaching goes beyond the classroom, as he embraces his new leadership role as the Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance.
After 12 years of service at Texas A&M Un iversit y-Kingsville, Bain looks forward to his new !"#$%&'('$)*+, ad m i n i s .,/)!&-!*"01 trative role with excitement. He plans tion in high gear with the needs of the College of Education and Human Performance as top priority. “One of our priorities is partnership development
with our community and regional constituents. These include but are not limited to school districts, charter schools, community colleges and other organizations that are connected in some way with the mission and vision of the College of Education and Human Performance,” he said. “I want our programs to be cutting edge at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level…The students we are teaching today are not the same students we were teaching six months ago, because
of COVID. We are going to have to be relevant, futuristically minded, and we are going to have to answer the question that people are asking. That’s an important thing for me, for us to be in sync with our students.” na Nation doing adjunct work in 2003 and has since moved up the ladder of education. In 2008 he became a fulltime adjunct, and soon after became an assistant professor teaching counseling courses.
Bain served as the Counseling Supervisor for two years at the Student Health and Wellness, before becoming the Department Chair of Educational Leadership and Counseling in 2014. In conjunction to being chair, Bain served as the Interim Associate Dean. Among his faculty and
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B-I-N-G-O…We missed you! OSA hosted welcome event in MSUB ballrooms !"##$%!&'#(| !"#$%&'()* !"#$%"&'()*+(,"$)-(,("./!%0)1
The sound of numbered balls clanking in a room as students eagerly waited for the next number to be called. Players sat silently among the spaced-out tables. “Band disappointed students place their daubers down with a sigh as someone runs over to verify the bingo. Activitis held a Welcome Bingo Event for incoming and returning students Sept. 1 in the MSUB Ballrooms. Snacks, bingo cards and daubers were provided for students during the
event. Students who attended the event were entered to win door prizes throughout the night. “Welcome Bingo is like a chance for freshmen and any students to basically come and win some prizes and just to hang out and build a pez, a CAB community advisor, said. Students who attended the event had a chance to win t-shirts, Keurig machines, TVs, fans and suitcases. “We were originally having two events in Lopez said. “They were both bingo and they were both exactly the same but we ended up combining them since we had a lower turnout than usual, but oth-
er than that everything members throughout the event making sure everything ran according to plan. “I am a Community Advisor, and what I do here is basically do events like the bingo one to gather residents and to help them make munity Advisor Tanya Prazelini said. Despite the limitations of COVID- 19 the OSA is still taking opportunities to hold in-person events to normalize being on campus for students. “I enjoy that they’re still trying to make the freshmen enjoy their lyne Garcia said. “They get to socialize even
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though COVID is still The OSA is taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 at
all in-person events they host. “I do feel safe; the tables were more than six feet apart and people
would usually go with who they know already and everyone also had masks, so that’s pretty
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Honors College is a program built to academically challenge students who join the program, and is seeking applications. It aims to provide a foundation for students to get the most out of their academic experience. The goal of Honors College is to engage students in an enriched educational experience through increased undergraduate research opportunities, leadership development, community engagement and international program opportunities, according to program literature.
TAMUK’s Honors College hosts many opportunities for students in and outside the classroom. Students who are a part of the Honors College must take honors courses as well as participate in a project that must be completed before graduation.
even text to remind them of application deadlines. “We reach out to prospective Honors stuhe said. First time in college (FTIC) students interested in the program must have a 24 ACT composite score and a record of leadership. “Our online application requires FTIC students to submit an estranscripts and the email contact information for
“Our coursework focuses on improving our students’ research skills and critical thinking as well as speaking and writing skills. Those are Dean of Honors College and Professor of History Dr. Thomas Spencer said. The college reaches out to students through email, phone calls and
Spencer continued. “We want to get a better holistic sense of the students by looking at more than just their standardized test scores and grades. We always encourage interested students to apply so we can consider Continuing and transfer students have a similar application process that does not require
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The Campus Activities tember activities with a scavenger hunt. Students were able to form teams and complete missions for points. “In order to play the Scavenger hunt, students have to download the President Lizzetty Lara said. Once students made a Goosechase account, they formed teams and started completing missions like recreating their favorite movie scene, showing a secret talent, showing a teammate’s best clown face and playing chubby bunny with ice cubes. “Coming up with missions is a huge team effort. Inspiration comes from events hosted by ing landmarks and hidden treasures on campus like the time capsule, and current social media trends. Our missions are more than doing random silly acts; we ask students about the history of our campus and give them chances to work collab-
oratively in an attempt Lara said. It seems that students had a lot of fun and found it refreshing to get out of their dorms. “I liked that it made us get out of our dorms. It was hot outside but now I know where everything is from running around campus looking for dent Velen Leonor said. “My favorite mission was when we had to get in the shower fully clothed because it had been a hot day so it actually cooled Other students shared Leonor’s enthusiasm for the event. “My favorite mission ertson] and saying thank you for everything that she does. I have always heard about her and how she gives student organizations opportunities to serve students. It was so cool to meet her in person and actually thank her for ogy student Priscilla Vega said. “We got to meet new people, like one of the
This is the second scavenger hunt the CAB has hosted. “The scavenger hunt is my favorite CAB event because it brings a lot of students together through a fun and interactive game over two days. Those that participate in the scavenger hunt create their own little virtual community and inside jokes that relate to the game. TAMUK students are very creative and innovative; each team perceives ly and submit original and unique responses that are entertaining to The winners all received cash prizes. Comwith a prize of $50 each. In second place was The each and last, but not least, the Titanic Swim Team in third place earning $15 each. You can follow the CAB @tamukcab on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to keep up with up coming events.
standardized test scores. “The basic academic criteria we are looking for is a GPA that is 3.5 always, we encourage all interested students to The Honors College admits freshmen, transfer and continuing students throughout the year. “We have a convenient online application that allows a student to complete the process
remarkably easily. Just visit our website (https:// www.tamuk.edu/honors/ apply-now/index.html Spencer added. On average, the Honors College takes in 50 or more incoming freshmen and 10 to 20 returning students with no upper limit. Sierra Glenn is a senior Honors College member who has thoroughly enjoyed her time in the program. “The Honors College gave me so many oppor-
tunities I wouldn’t have said. “It really is like a family; you know exactly who you can go to if you have a problem or Glenn recommends the program to students interested in joining. “It gives you not only the experience you need to give yourself the edge you need in grad school or the job market, but it also gives you support said.
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Film and comic book fans around the world were recently shocked by the unfortunate news of the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman’s after a four year-long battle with cancer. On early Aug. 28, Boseman’s team released his passing. He was famously known for his roles as Jackie Robinson in the in Marvel’s blockbuster hit Black Panther. surprise to many because of its unexpectedness; Boseman and his
family had kept his condential since his diagnosis in 2016. In the hours and days following the announcement, many close friends and fans expressed their sorrow with heartfelt tributes. Director Ryan Coogler wrote, “He lived a beautiful life. And he made great art. Day after day, year
ing grace and kindness. Others praised him for his role as one of the perheroes and the impact it had on the Black community around the world. It was an impact seen and felt by many, but especially among Black ly share their culture and skin color with someone on the big screen. After the release of
he was. work display. I will tell stories about being there for some of the brilliant sparks till the end of my days.” Many thanked Chadwick for his never-end-
children could be seen sporting Black Panther costumes and merchandise. Boseman’s passing did not go unnoticed among his younger fans. Many have held mock funerals with their Black
est words. One young man from St. Louis, 7-year-old Kian Westbrook, recently went viral for an action service and his assertion that Chadwick helped show people that “Black kids can be heroes, too.” Boseman’s Black Panther symbolized so much progress for the world of Although his passing is tragic, the tributes and genuine outpouring of love for him has been extraordinary to see. He was truly original and his strength, dignity and compassion will not be forgotten.
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A&M University-Kingsville kick started a new semester by hosting a virtual concert with performers Aly and AJ for the campus and commu-
about 60 minutes and featured 11 various Aly and AJ songs. Aly and AJ are a duo of sisters who sing genres of music such as rock,
duo has released albums including “Into the Rush,” “Insomniatic,” and their most recent
on roles on the Disney Channel. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of activities such as concerts and gatherings have come to a halt.
sponsoring and organizing events to come up
with creative ways to involve students. “Considering the current climate and many activities and engagement opportunities becoming virtual, the Ofcert experience,” Loreal Robertson, assistant director of student activities, said. “We also wanted to provide students with a try that we typically have during Homecoming week.” Despite the circumstances of the concert being online some students made the best of it and felt the energy from where they watched. “Honestly, when I found out about the virtual concert it was bittersweet for the fact that COVID robbed us of the experience to watch Aly and AJ live in person, but their virtual set made me still feel like they were live in person with us,” Etta Enow, senior and host of the concert and
“I think it was a great semester; it showed students how even though we are still in this pandemic let’s still make the best out of the situation and semester.” Other students on campus also shared their excitement and thoughts on the concert and what their experience was like. “I thought it was pretty cool of the school to do something like this for us despite the whole Corona situation,”Agustin Alanis, junior engineering major, said. ing online and think they should do more like them.” “I’m glad to see that even though we’re all forced to social distance the school is still giving us ways to have fun.” For those who missed the concert, it is available to watch online on the nel, or at the link providthe recorded concert.
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nose. Before putting on your mask, check to make sure your hands are clean. Use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to soap and water before putting it on. Note that wearing a mask doesn’t exempt you from socially distancing six-feet or washing your hands more often than you usually do. After putting on your face mask, avoid touching it. Avoid a mask with a loosely
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that you’re able to remove your mask, only touch the straps and close it in the middle. Store it in a clean place when you’re not using it. It’s best to wash your mask each night so it’s clean for the next time you leave your house to wear it. it by hand or include it with your laundry. Use regular detergent with a warm water setting. wash your mask, scrub it for at least 20 seconds.
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don’t wear a mask below your nose. When wearing your mask in public try not to remove it to speak to people. When the time comes
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Taking care of your mental health
Our Opinion
help ease your mind.
Journalists bear words of truth Politicians are abusing the court system to legally censor the media by disguising it as protection for law enforcement. Recently, a three-judge panel temporarily halted protections for journalists and legal observers in Portland, Ore. This means that a journalist doing his/her job covering the civil unrest in that community can be arrested for simply being there. As journalists it is our right and job to defend the First Amendment. Terms such as fake news thrown onto credible journalists discredits our First
a stressful era of 2020. The pandemic has thrashed our normal everyday routine, essential workers !"#$%&''" (")*$+%",,% are needed !"#$%&"% more than ever, medical workers are risking their lives to save the infected, students are havcisions that will impact their future, and parents are having to make the best choices they can to protect their children. At this point in time, especially for those who tal illness, maintaining mental health is severely important. According to the Cen-
stress during a pandemic can cause fear and worstability, and loss of supcause sleep or eating patterns to change, worsening in mental health and chronic health problems, and increase use of substances such as drugs or alcohol. Here are some ways to help you and your loved one’s cope with healthy, positive mental health. Keeping yourself active is a great way to occupy your mind and ease depression. Whether cleaning your home or taking a stroll with a mask on or even doing some home exercises in your living room can
way to soothe it is to talk to someone you love immediately. Holding in anxiety tends to make it worse and last longer, while talking to someone who cares helps alleviate fortable talking to someone close to you, you can reach out to professionals who conduct virtual sessions. Websites like Better Help provide access to specialized psychologists. You can have virtual sessions, call or text your matched psychologist at any time. Or, you can set up a virtual appointment with a counselor at the Student Health and Wellness Center. Utilize your hands; do something crafty to keep
your hands and mind busy. Try doing origami, create homemade soap, and as cliché as it is, try scrapbooking. There are many crafting sites to look up that will help get those creative juices
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get some sleep. With the stress of juggling school and activities during the pandemic, sleep is so very important and is one of the few things you can control as of now. Even though we may feel alone, we are all going through this together. Remember to check up on your friends and loved ones, because they may also be struggling with stress, anxiety and/ or depression at this time. Remember you are not alone.
Amendment, our Freedom of Press and Speech. Mainstream media being discredited for reporting facts is irresponsible on the part of our political ofiticians censor fact and truth what will our country become? As the watchdogs of society, journalists factcheck politicians and government authorities in -
and weapons of war why can’t they advocate for the Freedom of Speech and Press? Politicians and the government fear less for their
Black lives matter in the sports world The Black Lives Matter movement is an emerging movement across the c o u n t r y. Coast to coast, border to border, city af-.'", ter city, this /",01&2 movement '$(&%)*+&)(,has been .%)&"% made into THE move-
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to protect the rights citizens have to stay informed
hundreds more just aren’t getting the media coverage on top of the
about government action.
documented accounts. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin. These are names out of thousands who have been the victim of gun violence at the hands people of my skin color are dangerous enough that a small twitch of the more bullets to be shot into our body leaving us lifeless, leaving behind loved ones, leaving life too soon. And for what? The African-American community has been put through treatment that is
just plain unjust and inhumane. Outrage from my people have been exEmmitt Till and it hasn’t gotten any better. And with this, in most recent weeks, the NBA and the Players Association have shown their frustration and the support for the movement of Black lives. Games have been postponed, players have even leaders in the NBA such as Lebron James and Chris Paul have taken to microphones to express the hatred for the violence against our peo-
ple. Say what you want about the rich taking a stand being an “empty”
into the right direction. Sports run this country ers take the stand and the entire NBA follows, then steps in the right direction are being taken. People will listen when the games aren’t being played on TV and even baseball and hockey have followed in the footsteps of the NBA. Yes, even though the steps are small steps admittedly, baby steps are better than steps backwards.
Although journalists may not bear weapons, they bear words of truth, some of which can be just as
Letter to the editor: Confused voters
With the recent protests over police brutality people who are simply expressing their right to protest ing tear gassed and ambushed with rubber bullets for no other reason than government censorship. Journalists should not be subject to abuse for exercising their First Amendment and doing their job. We need to protect our First Amendment to uphold the integrity and transparency of our govern-
country was founded on. Safe guarding our First
lazy voter, but not anymore! Naïve, ignorant, stupid, dumb voters is exactly what most of the wealthy people, corporations and lobbyist want us to be. Why? Because they know if you’re educated and interested and care about your needs and issues, then you will vote against their interests and needs and they don’t want that! Why? Because if you vote against their inter-
ests they lose money and they lose power and their wealth will go down. So they do everything they can to keep you occupied, angry, confused and stupid. They do this by giving you fake news, useless news, exaggerates stories and putting the blame on other people, groups countries or systems to make it look like it’s their fault that you have so many problems with your life. The corporations overwhelm
you with TV shows, advertisements, video games and web sites to teach you to be docile, dumb, obedient and power needs. This explains why we have such a large wealth inequality gap. This explains why we have such a bad response. This explains why we have mostly a two Party political system. This explains why we have so much racism.
then just do your own research online or ask other professionals. Thank you for reading
of you will wake up and get involved in making our county a better place. Please, question everything and never stop learning. Tomas Cantu- an economic researcher, Kingsville
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everything in the blaze. “I was on the sofa watching TV and kind of taking a nap,” said Lilly Richardson, a junior studying Agronomy at A&M. “All of a sudden the ered like it wanted to come back on, but it did not. I looked around the motor home and saw smoke in the back and then freaked out!” Richardson, who is married to Willard, quickly called her husband for guidance and to let him know what was going on. “When I got the call, I was working at the Youngman Farms Ranch in Bishop. I tried to tell her where and what to do,” Willard said. “But she was excited and things were happening pretty quickly so I wasn’t much help. “Plus, I was working ranch and I didn’t have my truck with me so there wasn’t much I could do immediately.” After seeing the smoke, .'(/(01*!2'()!+,!-
hiring announcement on July 13. Reinisch aspires to improve graduation rates and provide an education in which all students feel comfortable. He is focusing on improving retention rates and creating long-lasting college experiences. “ My personal goal is to improve four-year graduation rates to 50 percent and longer-term graduation rates to 80 percent at Texas A&M Kingsville I want
Richardson evacuated the vehicle and ran to the Charles Gamble, a park employee and former volthe motor home and tried to do damage control. “I took a quick peak into the trailer and told her (Lilly) to get the dog out. I unplugged the electrical and tried to put water on the time I got there, however, the back of the trailer Another Park resident, Damon Garland, rushed to the scene and informed Gamble they needed to get before it caused an explosion. They were able to do that, when suddenly bullets and ammunition inside the trailer began popping and started to “By then the trailer was basically completely gone, so we got away from it as quickly as possible and let job,” Garland said. community has rallied around the Javelina students. The RV residents every student who walks into this University to fully expect that they will not leave until they are ready to graduate with a degree,” Provost Reinisch said. “There is a lot that goes into that goal…this includes better retention rates, more success with remedial work, better student experiences, more high-impact learning experiences, etc.
“ I recognize that this means we work on every aspect of the ‘student experience’ and make it better.”
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cares about people. He cares about us, our families, and cares enough to make each one of us a priority. He inspires and motivates us to be better, and to do better. His energy is contagious! “He really encourages an environment for teamwork and success. He creates a positive and enthusiastic environment and because of that, my job here at the CEHP is enjoyable,” Assistant to the Dean Linda Garza said. Not only does Bain support his students, he works learning opportunities to further enhance their careers. “Working with Dr. Bain is very inspiring and energizing. He is a very high energy person, and I really like his leadership style… I’m constantly learning things from Dr. Bain, he than me, and I a mesmerized with everything that
he shares with me. He has created a lot of experiences for me that are very meaningful and helpful… He has given me a seat at the table that is helping me grow,” Dr. Lucy Villarreal, assistant dean, said. semester in high gear by reaching out to the community and enhancing the educational programs, he reminiscences of his time in the classroom. “The position I am now gives me the opportunity to support other educators in our college and make dents, and I like that. But if there ever was a day when I were just to go back to the classroom, I will not consider that a demotion, that is an honor. It is an honor to be able to teach, and I’ll always be grateful to Texas A&M Kingsville tion country boy a chance to make a difference,” Bain said.
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campus and in Kingsville for the assistance and help they have already given us,” Richardson said. “This has been overwhelming.” A donation fund has
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been established at the Kleberg Bank by the Kingsville Record for the couple. Cash donations can be made to the Willard-Richardson fund. Cash and food donations are being
accepted at the Kingsville Record located at 1831 West Gertrudis in Kingsville. To make a donation over the phone, call the Kingsville Record 592-4304.
implemented to help the students. “We met with Toni Alvarez and we have been given new school books, clothes and NoteBooks free of charge,” Richardwe had in the trailer was replaceable.” “Since we just got married, we still have a lot of our houses in North Texas,” said Willard, who is also a junior studying Range and Wildlife Management. “We are going to Fraternities have also pitched in with food and donations, and local business Dom’s Furniture has donated a set of mattresses to the couple. Both Luke and Lilly were grateful for the support and assistance they have already received. “I can’t say thank you enough to everyone on
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Lilly Richardson are Luke Willard are grateful for the community’s support.