Farewell Javelina Nation

This experience has been unique and once in a lifetime. Leaving home for a higher education was always an option I knew was possible the older I got.

Dylan Sanchez Opinion Editor

After my senior year at Fort Bend Marshall High School, I chose Texas A&M Kingsville to be my next destination. Now, this place will forever be the home I had for four years of my life.

2019 was truly the year my life changed because I was on my own with the responsibility to maintain excellence in the classroom and on the football field. After my first year of college, COVID-19 came into our lives and changed it again. I’ve been through a lot of change in the past four years for sure, but I am overall just thankful to have had this opportunity to succeed and become a college graduate.

I’ve met men and women of high character and fellow students that have made my time here a pleasure. For starters, I would like to thank Nicole Morris and The South Texan staff who

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This organization full of hard-working individuals has introduced me to my hidden talents for writing and radio. I will be forever grateful for that.

I also would like to thank Head Football Coach Michael Salinas. Coach gave me a chance to stay on this team after a regime change just after my first semester of school. I worked hard to

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Abigayle Hayden Senior Reporter the bone during hot summers and warm winters in the weight room, on the field, and in the classroom.

Javelina football taught me character and discipline. As I soon begin my coaching journey as a high school football coach, I hope to help young men just as Salinas helped me.

I truly thank the friends I have met, my brothers on the field, and most importantly my family as I start a new life. Despite the ups and downs, Javelina Nation will always be connected to my life and I’m just fine with that.

Nicole Perez Morris Adviser nicole.morris@tamuk.edu

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Letters to the Editor Letters must be typed, signed the population of strays.

The VTC even works to donate items for animals who are in need.

“We participate in canned dog and cat food drives to take to the animal shelters, we will put a few boxes around the school to collect and donate,” VTC member Darby Dugan said. Although many animals don’t get adopted by the end of the semester, they don’t get sent back to animal control. Instead, they go to rescues. facilitate at PVAMU, his hands-on time with faculty and staff, his push for faculty and student success, and his management of several millions of dollars in funding.

If you’re interested in adding an adorable new furry friend to your household check out the Veterinary Technologist Clubs’ Facebook @Tamuk Vet-Tech Club and Instagram page @ tamukvet_tech.

After speaking with students in the Student Government Association (SGA), Palmer already saw aspects in which he would help improve campus.

“It is interesting to think about the student perspective because I met with SGA. They said there’s some kind of rich history here about family culture and small classrooms at the same time they said they would like to see faculty be more engaged with them and responsive to them, and so I think we need to allocate some resources in terms of faculty development,” Palmer said.

The provost search committee is collecting feedback from faculty and student opinions on goals and priorities for the position, asking those in attendance at the presentations to fill out feedback forms.

The third and final candidate is set to visit campus May 1, but was available for an interview with The South Texan.

Perez is dean of the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences and a professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas at Dallas.

“I’m honored and humbled by being considered a potential provost at TAMUK. I think Kingsville is a great institution; it’s one of the leading HSI institutions. I’m a first-genera- tion college student. I’m a first-generation immigrant to the United States. I was born in Cuba and came when I was a toddler with my parents so I appreciate the value of institutions like TAMUK to be committed to affordable, accessible high-quality education for students who would otherwise perhaps not be able to access such quality education,” he said. betes or high blood pressure,” COO Elizabeth ‘Nikki’ Alviar Garcia said.

Perez, who is a “Texan by choice,” stressed his appreciation to the university.

He also noted his care for students in his experience in curriculum development and strategic planning.

Perez’s presentation was held in the Recital Hall in the School of Music May 1.

The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs is expected to be chosen by summer.

Community Action Corporation of South Texas Health Center serves 16 counties in South Texas, a complex area that lacks medical professionals.

“We [CACOST] receive a small amount of funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration. We must raise about 66 to 67 percent of what it takes to operate; most funding comes from private foundations and public institutions,” Awalt said.

Other services provid- ed are dental services, Head Start programs, housing/ utility service assistance and senior nutrition programs.

CACOST has provided Javelina Nation with primary medical care, referrals and sexual health care during the spring semester.

By calling (361)2390600, patients can also receive assistance from one of Community Action’s 24/7 on-call providers if they need medical care after business hours.

CACOST will be available for one last Saturday for the Spring semester from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May

6, in their bus located outside of Student Health and Wellness.

They will continue providing services throughout the summer for students enrolled in the Fall semester; the mobile facility will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you are searching for a job after graduation, the corporation is hiring; some positions available are teachers, physical therapists, speech pathologists and nutritionists.

You can visit their website at cacost.org for more information on career opportunities.

• Sign up for the classes you need at the times you want.

• Stay on track for graduation.

• You can register now—and pay later! Registering early doesn't mean paying early. Payment plans for the fall open July 24. You'll have until August 15 to enter into a payment plan or to pay without receiving a late fee.

• If you’re currently receiving Javelina Promise, you must register by June 1 to remain eligible for funding for the fall semester.

Questions?

Undergraduates: Connect with the Center for Student Success 361-593-3290. Graduate students: Contact your graduate program coordinator. For a list of program coordinators, visit: