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Javelina Nation, mourning after passing of professor Missing professor found in Boca Chica after six day effort
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Javelina Nation is mourning the tragic loss of Mathematics professor Dr. Hueytzen James Wu, 74, who was found dead in Boca Chica Beach near Brownsville, Texas last weekend. Wu was reported miss-
ing Oct.1, spark ing the Kingsville community to take to social media in an Dr. HueytzenWu effort to loMathematics cate him. The search, however, ended Wednesday Oct. 7, when his body was found in Cameron County. The circumstances surrounding his disap-
Reflecting on the Chicano Movement Flores recalls time of change in the 60’s Callista Reyes| Campus Editor campus.editor@thesouthtexan.com
It’s the 1960s and the sun is shining bright over the Texas A&I campus. The flawless blue sky is the perfect backdrop for the campus as it highlights its beauty. There isn’t a cloud in the sky. The thought of the opportunities and possibilities that could be ahead is very exciting. College is where you get to meet new people, pick your own classes, join clubs, be a part of Greek life and experience living on campus...well if you’re
a white student that is. Turns out there is a cloud in the sky. This was a reality for Dr. Manuel Flores as he became a student at Texas A&I. “I came here knowing it was a racist campus and fully aware that there would be some clubs and fraternities I would not be able to join. I didn’t care about Greek life, so that didn’t matter. “But soon I noticed there was discrimination in housing in the community and if you were Mexican or Black you could not stay in certain dorms,” Flores recalled. Hispanic and African-American students often found themselves looking for housing off campus which proved to be a tough challenge as well. As if that weren’t enough
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pearance and subsequent death are under investigation. Wu joined Javelina Nation on Sept. 1, 1990. With more than 30 years serving Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Wu impacted the lives of many. He is remembered as a storyteller who always made time to help his students. “Dr. Wu was a great professor, who was insanely nice and knowledgeable. He always made sure stu-
dents were taken care of. He always had a smile and great story to tell. He would share stories about his past and journey to America which was really inspiring. I’ll miss him, he was one of the most fun professors I’ve ever had,” Caleb Nash, mechanical engineering major, said. Wu’s disappearance was noted by his colleagues on Friday, Oct. 2, and on Monday, Oct. 5 after he did not show up
for work. University Police conducted a welfare check on Monday and informed family. Wu was a passionate professor who had a captivating personality that made calculous, differential equations and linear algebra fun to learn. “Dr. Wu was a very resourceful and understanding professor that knew the material he taught very well. He always respected the class and his students and was always
available to contact and ask questions about any problems you might’ve had. He made the class enjoyable and interesting each time we met,” Rey Chapa, mechanical engineer major, said. As days passed and calls went unanswered, the Kingsville community grew more concerned with Wu’s whereabouts. A significant amount of cash was withdrawn from
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COVID changes residence lifestyles
Safety remains top priority for RAs during pandemic
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Flores watches on as Carlos Guerra speaks on Mexican-American problems.
discrimination, minority students also found that professors assumed they were not intelligent. “Professors expected that you were not smart enough and when you did well, they would question your ability. Who the hell did they think they were? Enough! Basta! We, the college students, knew it was time to step-up. It was time to protest in the streets, stir-up our fellow students and ask for change. Fortunately, we had a very understanding university president James C. Jernigan - and he listened to us and joined our struggle,” Flores said. Soon after, not just in Kingsville, students began to take a stand. In 1967, five young men studying at St. Mary’s University including José Angel Gutierrez founded MAYO, Mexican American Youth Organization, and La Raza Unida. They hoped that the creation of MAYO would help fight for social justice and unite Mexican Americans. La Raza Unida party was created in 1970 to bring Mexican-Americans determination to be rec-
ognized in their communities. South Texas was in dire need of help as Mexican-Americans were the majority of the population but still had little power to use their voices. “Jose Angel Gutierrez and Carlos Guerra were among the best leaders of the Chicano revolution nationwide, not only in Texas,” Flores said. Guerra was a graduate of A&I. As Hispanic students began to fight back, Flores joined The South Texan and he made sure people were going to hear the truth. “I got a job as a reporter for The South Texan and I made it my business to tell the story of the Chicanos’ struggle for recognition at our university, our state and our nation. Stories that had not been told before were being told. We weren’t in the shadows of College Hall anymore. We were here.” Soon after the Chicano protests began. Hundreds of Hispanic students gathered together in the streets to fight to get equal education and equal rights. “MAYO once stormed College Hall and took over the president’s office. And,
in Kingsville, across from St. Martin’s, El Teatro Campesino of Luis Valdez came to visit. It was very inspirational…Our goal was to change our world and then the entire world to get people to be treated with class, dignity and respect. “We fought hard and demanded things for all people. But, guess what? It wasn’t enough. So, we must continue to strive to fight for civil rights and liberty and make America a more perfect union,” Flores said. Many Hispanics risked their lives for the fight for equality. Just like many other progressive groups that dared to speak up they were met with hatred and violence while protesting. For years many Hispanics put their life on the line while fighting. The Chicano Movement brought on not just rallies and protests but school walk outs all over the nation in hopes that their dissatisfaction with the way they were treated would be heard. Mexican-American students were tired of being scolded for speaking SpanSee Chicano, Pg 6
Students living in the residence halls at Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) are seeking ways to connect and interact safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The new guidelines imposed to keep students and faculty safe are bringing changes in daily life around campus. “I feel like I don’t really see anybody anymore,” Velen Leonor, a resident at TAMUK, said. The resident assistants (RAs) in the TAMUK dorms are also feeling the loss of face-to-face interaction among students. “It’s sad not to see my residents studying together or just hanging out in the halls because they could,” RA Miranda Shaut said. RA Pedro Gonzalez knows how important it is for college students to stay connected. “Most of our forms/ events are now online which makes it difficult to build a sense of community with my residents,” Gonzalez said. Despite the lonely atmosphere in the residence halls, students are upholding the rules and See COVID, Pg 6
Dual enrollment students thrive
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Some 550 dual students see success at TAMUK, their high schools
Virtual Career Fair
Dual enrollment students at Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) are taking the challenges of balancing high school and college life in stride. Despite the daunting challenges dual enrollment students face, high schoolers are jumping at the opportunity to gain college credits before they even walk across the stage to receive their high school
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) held a virtual all major Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 4p.m., on Wednesday, Oct.7.
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diploma. This fall at TAMUK sees the enrollment of 558 high schoolers already seeking to advance their education. Amelia Tuller, a student at Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, said she likes the challenge of college course. “I decided to take dual enrollment courses when my school stopped offering AP classes and I wanted to continue to take more challenging courses,” she said. For Tuller, the courses
“challenge me intellectually and force me to challenge the assumptions I hold about the world.” In addition to intellectual stimulation, students taking dual enrollment courses also enjoy the social aspects that help prepare them for life after high school. For Micaela Carrales, a senior at Academy High School, dual enrollment courses “give me a small sense of what the college life is like, which makes me less nervous to start my first semester of col-
lege.” The benefits are clear, but students realize there is some difficult responsibility to taking on college while still in high school. “The biggest challenge is definitely learning to manage my schedule between high school obligations and the increased course work that comes with being in college classes,” Tuller said. Carrales warns of the dangers of procrastination when trying to juggle the increased workload. “Before long, the work
will pile up to a point which is nearly impossible to come back from,” Carrales said. Many high schoolers are ready to take on that challenge. Dual Enrollment Coordinator Miranda Joiner is more than happy to welcome them into the Blue and Gold family. “We enjoy welcoming new and returning students into the Javelina Family each semester as they navigate their journey into higher education,” she said.
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Javelina Zen event aimed to destress students Set for Sundays in October GabriellaMastroianni|Reporter
Student Activities is hosting a Javelina Zen event in the Memorial Student Union Building (MSUB) ballrooms. According to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) calendar, this event will occur four Sundays throughout the month of October, with the first two events just having passed. The remaining dates are Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Both events are from 6 to 7 p.m. Student Activities, Residence Life, the Student Health and Wellness Center and Recreational Sports came together to prepare for these events. The event will take place in person; however, precautions will be
implemented to ensure students’ safety. “We are limiting attendance, spacing the mats out and ensuring that everyone participating is wearing a mask,” Director of Student Activities Erin McClure said. “The first 20 students will receive a yoga mat.” Javelina Zen is meant to help students relax and unwind as mid-
terms approach. According to the website ExploreHealthCareers. com, yoga is beneficial for college students juggling school, jobs and other responsibilities and continues to state that yoga reduces stress and conflict and improves concentration. The site continues to say that, “Pressure from family and friends to
succeed, financial stressors and a demanding social atmosphere all pile up and take a toll,” and that living situations can cause conflicts. By participating in yoga, according to the site, it can help reduce or eliminate stress and help control “emotions and increases the ability to deal with situations that are frustrating.”
Students practice breathing exercises in lotus pose to relax during Javelina Zen.
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“It’s a good idea because it helps relieve stress and gets people to interact with others during a time where we
can’t really connect with one another because of the distance,” sophomore Nikkita Delgado said.
Alma Wilson leads students during yoga session.
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TAMUK spirit week
lives on despite COVID-19 Spirit week traditions continue ClarissaOrtiz|Contributing Writer
This fall Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) has decided to continue its tradition of celebrating Javelina spirit and pride by hosting its annual Spirit Week Oct. 19 to 24. Javelina Homecoming has been postponed to the spring in consideration of the football season being moved to the spring because of the pandemic. The TAMUK Staff Council and the TAMUK Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be hosting events in celebration of Spirit Week. The TAMUK Staff Council will be having a Decorating Contest and
the CAB will be having a Haunted House. For the Decorating Contest, departments across campus will have to register through the Staff Council website and show their Javelina Spirit by decorating their department area. According to the Staff Council there will be “a team of judges who will visit and judge all the registered departments on Oct. 19.” They also add that “the winning department will have a chance to show their Javelina Spirit, win a trophy, and of course have campus-wide bragging rights.” TAMUK Campus Activities Board Secretary Eve Schrader explained that the Haunted house will be on Oct. 19 in the MSUB ballrooms in the evening. Students are encouraged to come out and get scared. Some TAMUK students and alumni are
looking forward to Spirit Week this year, even amid the events of this year. “I think it’s important to continue spirit week because it shows how much pride we have as students,” Jason Almaraz, a fine arts major, said. “We should continue to represent our university now more than ever.” TAMUK alumnus Marcus Williams Jr., who graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science –Kinesiology, said Spirit Week is a time show your Javelina pride. “Spirit week at TAMUK is a great way to remind students of being proud to be Javelinas although this semester is unusual due to circumstances,” he said. “This week gives the student body a chance to reignite their passion for the university and appreciate everything TAMUK has to offer.”
Disability awareness
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registered with the disability office, which were filled with a flyer promoting the events during the week and a Starbucks gift card donated by the university president’s office. The care packages also had little knick-knacks for SarahReyna| Reporter the students as well. The first virtual event, which was held on Disability AwareTuesday, were videos ness Week was Oct. 6 which promoted disto 8, and the Disabilability awareness and ity Resource Center challenges disabled (DRC) held some virtual students face on a colevents in which their stulege campus, accorddents could participate. ing to the DRC’s flyer. “Our purpose was to These videos allowed bring awareness to indistudents, faculty and the viduals with disabilities Texas A&M Universiin higher education and ty-Kingsville (TAMUK) their challenges on a staff members to have college campus,” Assisa glimpse about how tant Director of the DRC difficult it can someBarbara Collins said. times be to attend colLeading up to Dislege with a disability. ability Awareness Week, Wednesday was Inthe DRC office sent care visible Disability Awarepackages to students
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ness day. The DRC showed videos of students with invisible disabilities and highlighted the challenges they face and how they overcome them. The scheduled event that followed the videos was a Round Table Discussion with President Mark Hussey and the DRC on Wednesday, Oct. 7. This event allowed students to send in questions for the discussion about how TAMUK can achieve more access and inclusion for students with disabilities, according to an email. On the last day, Thursday, the DRC hosted a series of Kahoot games for the students. For each game, prizes donated by the Student Activities Department were given to the top three players.
EntErtainmEnt A Starting Point a useful tool for voters
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Now that the election is weeks away, everyas much information as ent issues so they can pick who they support. After seeing the debates, I think it’s safe to say that it is up to us, the American people to vote responsibly and educate ourselves to the best of our ability, seeing that we can’t always trust our leaders to be productive, transparent and 100 percent straightforward with us. Although we have the internet which makes information quickly, we can’t always rely on all of the information out there as not all sources are reliable, plus there are oceans-worth of information for us to sift through which makes it
an exhausting and overwhelming challenge. Or at least it was but now that A Starting Point has launched it just got a lot easier. This app changes everything. The creation of this app leaves no room for excuses as to why anyone would be uneducated on the issues and topics that matter in this country at this very moment. A Starting Point is a geof its kind. A starting point was found by actor Chris Evans, Producer Mark Kassen and technology entrepreneur Joe Kiani. Now I know what you’re thinking, “What does Captain America know about politics?” On the homepage of the app there is a short video that documents the creation of this foundation. In this video, Evans
explains that he thought about the idea because of the endless amount of information on the internet that often leaves people overwhelmed and not knowing where to begin. statement reads “ASP’s mission is to create a bipartisan channel of communication and connectivity between Americans and their elected of creating a more informed electorate.” You can think of this app as Instagram specifically for politicians as an account to which they can make posts. When you open up the will see is the welcome statement and then a section called “starting points.” topics such as economy, education, health, government, etc.
You can choose a topic and it will take you to a list of frequently asked questions regarding that topic and there you will sharing their stance and thoughts on the subject. The next section is “daily points.” Photo by www.astartingpoint.com
can post short videos of themselves talking about issues that are important to them or just their opinions on a topic that is on their mind. “counter points.” In this section, two parties can civilly and respectfully debate a topic of their choice. They post videos back and forth responding to each other’s comments and then each give their
part of the app is very refreshing to see. Just two people with
ing a conversation and politely disagreeing and sometimes excitedly agreeing instead of throwing insults around and empty conversation. There is a tab called Contributors which is a list of every single member of the Senate, House, and every mayor and governor who is participating on the app. You can even search through them by party as well. There is also a search bar that allows sentative for your state and if you are registered
to vote. This app is super easy to use and makes research a lot easier.
the American people, but also creates a union between our leaders and gives them the opportunity to have real discussions. Perhaps this app will be the path to unity and will encourage actual change to happen. This app is going to make life a lot easier. The A Starting Point app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You can also log in on a regular browser.
How to adult: Next year’s FAFSA application (+,,$'()*,"'|News Editor News.editor@thesouthtexan.com
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid known as FAFSA has opened for the 2021-22 school year. The FAFSA application is all online, but if you have never applied you may not know what information you need to provide.
School and state funds that are provided for students are limited so the application the better. If you have never the website will give you the beginner option and during the process you will make an account. This account will be the account you log into future FAFSA forms so make sure to write down
and remember your login information. To create the account you will need to know your Social Security number, Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S.. Citizen), your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned by you and your parent, if applicable, bank statements and records of investments and records of untaxed income.
You will need to include all of this information so the government can determine how government can allot you. A lot of this information is private so make sure you are on the right website to ensure the safety of your information, and do not use a public computer. The website is https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/
fafsa If you already have an account just login and it will take you to the forms you need to complete. As the FAFSA is for the new upcoming year you will need your parents and yours, if you paid any, income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned. aid for each school year your FAFSA needs to be
renewed and updated every year. nancial aid application is Jan. 15, 2021. The university may line so make sure you pay attention to any updated about FAFSA the university may provide. For more information over FAFSA and for detailed notes visit https:// studentaid.gov/apply-for-
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Henderson in the fast lane
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Former TAMUK sprinter making big moves JacquelineBarrera| Sports Editor
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A woman of strength with a heart of ambition. The young soul of the strong-willed Dallas native, De’Stini Elise
Henderson, continues to strive for greatness within her community and career as a businesswoman. Henderson remains grateful for the days of being a collegiate stu-
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Henderson holding her medal at Conference meet.
dent-athlete. The long nights and early mornings that came with discipline. Accomplishing the greatest achievement not once, but twice while only being 22 years old. Henderson, a proud alumnus of two esteemed universities, earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus in Business in the fall of 2018 and a Master’s degree from Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) in International Business with a certificate for Managing People in the Global Enterprise in the spring of 2020. “Transitioning from UTSA to TAMUK was the scariest and best choice of my life. As a Dallas native, I will always be a city girl, but my heart and love grew for Kingsville and this amazing community,” Henderson said. “My time at TAMUK was nothing but amazing. I found an incredible church family, met two of my best friends who just so happened to also be teammates, and have created some long-lasting friendships.” Throughout her years spent as a Javelina, Hen-
derson broke barriers and claimed titles. The accomplished athlete was recognized as a 2019-20 recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards, 2019-20 Gil E. Steinke Award, and All-America by U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Ryan Dall, head women’s cross country/track and field coach, said Henderson was a powerful asset to his program. “She overcame a year off prior to competition last spring and yet still managed to run the fastest 60m in the Lone Star Conference indoor season,” Dall said. “I was grateful for the work she put into her indoor season and I know she would have had a tremendous outdoor season had it not come to an abrupt pause.” Despite the challenging days that involved juggling schoolwork, a job, meets and practices, Henderson owes it all to her wonderful parents who served as her greatest influences throughout her entire life. “Growing up I remember I used to beat all the boys in my class at foot races, almost as if it was nothing,” Henderson said. “Come to real-
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ize later that my dad was known for holding multiple records at multiple schools. Eventually I fell in love with the sport of track.” While the days of athletic competition have come to an end for Henderson, her work ethic continues to serve as an inspiration to many of her former teammates and coaches at TAMUK. Marckenley Belony, a former TAMUK sprinter and graduate assistant, said Henderson’s willingness to take constructive criticism and use it to further herself was unmatched. “She brought a much-needed leadership to the women’s team that was full of youth. Her experience while at a Division I level added that extra competitive edge,” Belony said. “Her work ethic was great. She separated herself at times to allow her body to receive complete focus and attention during warmups. She always worked for more and
more.” Henderson’s energy and determination skills are now used to further her passions and goals in the business world. “In life, we are going to be challenged and knocked down so many times, but what matters is how we rise up and move forward from that same situation,” Henderson said. “There were meets and practices where I felt horrible and not enough, but I always knew that I was better than that one moment. There was something more for me on the other side if I chose to keep going. Our worst moments do not define us but rather how we show up from it.” The legacy of Henderson stands high and endures in the lives of future generations. Her story and character will remain confident and courageous. Henderson is brave in the eyes of adversity and bold enough to create the life she deserves.
Women’s basketball team working on fundamentals
Upperclassmen welcoming fleet of freshmen
MaximilianoMartinez| Contributing Writer
Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s women’s basketball team is in preparation for their upcoming season and Coach Michael Madrid has put a lot of emphasis on winning every game. The Javelinas have concluded their second week of workouts and are looking forward to an eventful season. At first, they worked on fundamentals. “It was awesome to get on the floor, work with our players… in terms of just working on footwork and skill development, getting up shots, making shots and just continuing to help them grow,” Coach Madrid said. “We are exicted for our season and will continue to build every week as we go.” “It’s been fun to see them get up shots and just learn everything that’s going on.” The team consists of nine freshmen who are all working on their team chemistry and they are fitting into the program nicely. Freshman Janessa Payne is getting along with her fellow athletes and is enjoying herself. “I love my teammates, they’re a whole lot of fun,” Payne said. “We bond really well and at
the end of the day we have one common goal. To compete and win for our program.” The warm welcome the freshmen are receiving is a great start in building the team; another big factor will be how the upperclassmen act as role models for these freshmen as the season approaches. Junior Brianna Pena will serve as one of these role models. “I feel like the experience will bring leadership into this program, especially since we have a lot of newcomers coming here. “I get to bring them under my wing and let them know about the intensity, about the competitiveness, and just what it takes to get this program to be a winning program and to just overcome success individually and as a team no matter how long it takes,” Pena said. The Javelinas are looking good in practice and Coach Madrid is liking what he sees. “It’s been really fun to watch our players gel and mold and really understand a lot of the things that we’re talking to them about, just understanding pace of play and how hard we want them to play,” Madrid said. As the weeks inch closer and closer to the start of the season, it’s looking like the Javelinas are ready to compete and bring home some wins.
Henderson coming off her blocks strong.
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Trump Sickens the Nation The day President Trump was taken to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center seeking COVID-19 treatment, 840 Americans died due to the virus. The President received experimental COVID medications, transfusions and steroids to help him fight the virus, but where was the rush to save the more than 200,000 Americans who have died because of the pandemic? The experimental antibody treatment that Trump has now coined as the “cure” was developed using cells from human fetal tissue, a research technique he has sought to limit under his administration. Trump’s failure to take action early has caused the lives of thousands of Americans. His refusal to endorse wearing a mask at the beginning of the pandemic worsened the COVID-19 outbreak in America and caused numbers to skyrocket. He ignorantly refused to acknowledge the severity of the virus and led his supporters to believe the deadly virus was a hoax. It is his lack of interest for the health of Americans that has resulted in an increase of COVID-19 fatalities throughout the world. Even after testing positive for COVID-19, President Trump continues to diminish the severity of the deadly virus. However, he fails to acknowledge that not everyone is as privileged as he is. Not everyone can hop on their helicopter to a state-of-theart medical center and be fueled with experimental drugs like he was. He condescends the global issue in his Twitter account. Encouraging his followers that the pandemic is not as deadly as portrayed by the media. “Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of COVID. Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed under the Trump administration, some really great drugs and knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago,” President Trump tweeted. While thousands of Americans died alone and isolated in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, President Trump was parading and waving to his fans. He was quick to seek treatment, but tells the rest of America not to go to hospital until it can no longer be controlled at home. This leads us to question where the health of Americans lands on his list of priorities, or if it’s even on his list.
Amy Coney Barrett is no RBG A divided Senate on Monday launched the confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Aryssa President Enriquez Tr u m p ’ s Editor-in-Chief nominee to take the seat of liberal and feminist icon, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Once again, the Supreme Court finds itself in an unwelcome political spotlight. The lives of millions of people will be impacted based on this decision. With Bar-
ret in mind, the Supreme Court is looking to take a sharp right turn that could last decades in areas such as abortion, religious liberty and LGBTQ rights. Amy Coney Barrett is no Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She will likely reverse everything Ginsburg fought for and advocated so tirelessly throughout her lifetime. Justice Ginsburg’s greatest impact as a feminist and progressive thinker was to create equality amongst gender. She founded several programs that enabled women to reach a more equal platform against
men and won five out of six gender discrimination cases. However, Barrett could undo all of Ginsburg’s lifetime work. The Senate already has a five-justice conservative majority, and if Barrett is confirmed the conservatives will have an advantage with a sixjudge majority on the nine-justice court. The hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court is unethical. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell refused for almost a year to hold hearings on President Obama’s nominee, but
was quick to schedule Barrett despite the election only weeks away. Trump’s promise to replace RBG’s seat on the Supreme Court only days after the justice’s death was disrespectful to the millions of individuals who view RBG as an icon and a giant in the law. The push to approve of Barrett by the Senate will end the time of a progressive era and hinder the future of America. The only thing that can save the country is to vote Democratic during the next presidential election.
Work, winding down causing woes In these strange times it seems to keep getting harder to escape reality for a bit. Now that we are taking online c l a s s Calista es from Reyes home, our Campus Editor worlds have collided and it may be hard to separate the two. Now we are taking tests in the same place we normally relax. All of our spaces that we usually retire to have
become work spaces and while it is good that we are comfortable in our workspaces, it can hinder our ability to wind down after a long day. Lately it seems that I have been busier than ever and I have not been doing that great of a job taking care of myself. I know that I’m not alone as I know that my friends feel the same. There are several things you can do to avoid feelings like that but I think one of the biggest things that I have been trying to practice is not to worry so much.
It’s very easy to feel overwhelmed when you have a very long to-do list. You should try and organize your to-do list from most important to things to those than can wait a little longer. Although you should always try your best at everything you must learn to take breaks and breathe. Never put anything above your health. Ever. Causing yourself to stress and worry about things that are out of your control will drive you insane. So why waste your
time? If you have a hectic schedule, which is about to be everyone since midterms are coming up and you are stressing about due dates, studying and how you are going to get everything done - take a second to gather your thoughts. Try and let go of everything you can’t control and focus on the things you can like how hard you work. If you are feeling overwhelmed right now in the semester you are not alone, don’t worry. You got this.
Progress is a product of action
Life is a game of moving forward and making progress. But sometimes, it feels like y o u ’ r e going nowhere. You decide to do something, but never do. Dylan You decide Dozier to go some- Managing Editor where, but never arrive. Decisions mean nothing, until you make the move. First off, there is no perfect time to spring into action. If you know that you’ve been driving in circles and you want to break the cycle, the time is now. If a discom-
fort with your present situation has you hopping back and forth between what could have been and what could be, the time is now. Life is not waiting to throw you the perfect opportunity. Any flaws you see in the timing, are just ways to justify your excuse for not doing it. I know you should have sprung into action a year ago, but the next best time to do it is right now. Fear is inevitable. Even the most courageous and confident people have things that make them uneasy. Courage is doing something in spite of fear. Confidence is a direct by-product of cour-
age. ACT with courage, and you will gain confidence in your process. There is nothing that drives success like great failure. You will take shots that fall short. You will get knocked down in the dirt. But failures only define you if you allow them to. If you take a shot at something and miss, take a step back, learn what you can from it and take another shot. The only way to fail, is to stop trying. As the book of Proverbs states, “Pride comes before a fall.” So, leave your ego at the door.
The way forward is a learning process. The mentors, friends, lovers and gatekeepers have no time for someone who thinks they know it all already. Be humble. Be appreciative of the opportunities you are presented. Be respectful and make the most of what you are given. Go have that conversation that you’ve been putting off. Throw your running shoes on and go for a jog. Head to the bar or the coffee shop and make new friends. Take the weekend trip you’ve been promising yourself. Take the first step towards living the life you want.
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Wu’s account and he was a diabetic. The few people on social media who alleged to have seen him all described him as confused and uncoordinated; these symptoms align with someone who is not receiving medication. Wu’s sudden disappearance had an immediate impact on Javelina nation. “When Dr. Wu didn’t come to work that was surprising, that was very unlike him. He had never done anything like that. Tragically, he passed… We are obviously going to miss him, he has been part of this department for 30 years. He is not only going to be missed by his colleagues but by his students,” Department Chair of Mathematics Dr. Michael Muzheve said. Wu played a pivotal role in the Mathematic department. He shaped the lives of many students and led them towards success. “Dr. Wu’s sudden passFrom COVID, Pg 1
staying safe, Leonor said. “I do occasionally see people without masks,” Leonor said. However, for the most part, students are making the effort to keep themselves and their peers safe. “I feel like the students do feel safe living on campus,” Shaut said, “that’s why they are able to follow the rules.” TAMUK is also providing students with everything they need to be safe. “We have a wonderful custodial staff that sanitize common areas daily and we are given free
ing is tragic. He impacted the lives of countless Javelinas during his more than three decades at this university. I know I join with the rest of the Javelina family in keeping his family in my thoughts during this difficult time,” President Mark A. Hussey said. A memorial service will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16 at the Turcotte-Piper Mortuary. Javelina Nation will also be holding a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday in front of College Hall to commemorate the impact Wu had on Javelina Nation. The vigil is also in honor of George Floyd, who attended TAMUK and was killed by Minneapolis police in May. Kingsville Police Department asks anyone with information regarding Wu to contact them at (361) 592-4311 or contact CrimeStoppers at (361) 592-INFO (4636) or email: p3tips.com.
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Norma Adrian, director of Talent Search in the office of Student Access passed away on Sept. 25 due to complications from COVID-19. Adrian and her husband, Luis, who suffered complications from the disease as well, passed away on the same day together while holding each other’s hands in their hospital room. Adrian is an alumnus of the university. She received her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and her master’s degree in bilingual education. Adrian has been with Texas A&M-Kingsville
hand sanitizer and thermometers,” Gonzalez said. To keep the boredom of coronavirus isolation at bay, TAMUK is providing virtual activities for students. The university wants to make sure those living on campus feel comfortable in the middle of these extraordinary circumstances. Shaut praised TAMUK for its commitment to students’ wellbeing. “I think TAMUK has been doing the best they can during this pandemic to make the student’s lives feel as normal as possible,” she said.
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ish and not being provided with essentials like books so that they could have an equal education. Walking out of their classrooms led to many being met with violence, being arrested and put in jail despite peacefully protesting. Luis Garza, who was a photojournalist for La Raza, recalled the horrible treatment that students faced for exercising their right to protest in an interview for “The Walkout How a student movement in 1968 changed schools forever.” “You’re going up against an authoritative system that allowed for no protests and would rather suppress it rather than engage in dialogue, so there
since 2000 serving various roles in Student Access, and most recently she worked as NormaAdrian the DirecDirector of tor of Talent Talent Search Search for the university. Colleagues in the Office of Student Access along with Adrian’s family have started the Norma and Luis Adrian Scholarship to honor the love Norma and Louis poured out to their family, friends, students and community. This scholarship will be given to students from underserved populations including students in cur-
rent or previous TRIO programs. The Office of Student Access is sponsoring an ofrenda and memory wall in Norma’s honor on the second floor of Eckhart Hall. Memorial services were private, but the services were livestreamed on the Rosas Funeral Home Facebook page and t 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the St. Theresa Catholic Church in Premont, memorial services were held for the loving couple. Norma L. Barrera Adrian was 70 years old and dedicated her life and love to her beautiful family and friends. Louie and Norma were preceded in death by their
parents and are survived by their children Giovanni Adrian, Veronica Adrian-Serna, Luis Adrian Jr. and five grandchildren and countless friends and family. The Adrian family asks for your thoughts and prayers during their time of grief. Memorial contributions made in Norma and Luis Adrian’s name, may be directed to the Texas A&M Un iversit y-Ki ngsville Foundation at 700 University Boulevard, MSC 173, Kingsville, Tex. 78363. Checks should be made payable to the Texas A&M Un iversit y-Ki ngsville Foundation with Norma and Luis Adrian Scholarship on the memo line.
were consequences. “You have the LAPD. You have sheriffs. You have undercover surveillance. You have intimidation and threats that are being made, you’re being castigated and vilified for protesting for a subject that does not take into account who you are, what you’re trying to express,” he said. The movement lasted until the 1970s, but the fight was far from over. After years of fighting, much was accomplished as Hispanics were ultimately treated better and were allowed to participate in ways they could not before. However, there is a new part of the struggle. The Chicano Movement is rarely spoken about.
In an in interview for The University of Texas at Austin’s “Voces oral history project” Gutierrez expressed his concern for the new Hispanic generation’s lack of knowledge about who they are. “We need to study ourselves; we need to tell the world the state of the Chicano and Latino in the U.S., that’s not done. We need a center for biography, we don’t know who our heroes and heroines are. “We are always idolizing the dancers on Dancing with the Stars or the newest boxer or a football player. We can’t name our leaders that’s the problem we need a lot of infrastructure within our own group… know who you are,” Gutierrez said.
Flores said now is the time for Hispanics to keep their heritage alive. “What my generation did, was not enough. So, batter-up,” he said. “You must regain our pride. It’s okay to speak Spanish, it’s okay to listen to Tejano music, it’s okay to dance cumbias and polkas and it’s okay to be brown and proud. “It’s okay to acknowledge that many of us are Mestizo (mixed race) and that the blood of the Spanish conquistador and Aztec warriors and princesses run through our veins. But more importantly, we must not be afraid to be scholars, academics, lawyers, professors, accountants, etc. It’s not easy, but someone must do it. Why not you all?”
PARTNERING WITH CATTLE IN MOTION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
3 P.M. Swine Showmanship, Show Arena
8 A.M., Junior Horse Show, Rodeo
5 P.M. Market Swine Show, Show Arena
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
6 P.M., Queen’s Pageant , Merchant’s Building
8 A.M., Market Rabbit Show, West Show Arena
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
10 A.M., Breeding Gilt Show, Show Arena
10 A.M. – Commercial Heifer Sale Pen of 2– Special Replacement Heifer
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Sale, Gulf Coast Livestock Auction Barn
10 A.M., Market Steer Show, Show Arena
6 P.M., Weigh/Sift/Show Poultry, West Show Arena
(Heifer Shows Immediately Following the Steer Show)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 - Official Opening Day
5 P.M., Overall Showmanship Contest, Show Arena
8 A.M., Market Lamb Show, Show Arena
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Market Goat Show 30 Minute after Market Lamb Show, Show Arena
1 P.M., Presentation of Scholarships, Show Arena
10:30 A.M., Opening Ceremony, Show Arena
2 P.M., Junior Livestock Auction Sale, Show Arena