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August 25, 2016 Volume 27, Issue 20
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ISLAND WAVES | ISLANDWAVESNEWS.COM IslandWavesNews.com Editor-in-chief KACI ALVAREZ Web Editor MIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL
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How to get back into swing of things MIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL Web Editor
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As the last days of summer have dwindled down to zero, it is time for us here at Island Waves to get back into the groove of publishing a paper every week and for students to swing back into school mode. Learning to get back to the studying mode and having to be prepared for homework everyday is tough when you have been relaxing on boats, exploring the country or lounging at our own Corpus Christi beaches. To help you out, here in our quaint little newsroom, we thought up some tips and tricks to help you all along.
1. Set a sleep schedule. I know, I know, by being back with friends who went home or on trips, it is so tempting to go out and catch up on everything you missed from summer hookups to that todie-for food item in some exotic place. But your mind and body need sleep to function properly, at least 7 1/2 hours of it, so set that alarm and actually follow it. 2. Say goodbye to those midnight Whataburger food runs. When you have a class at 8 a.m. and have to be on the ball for it. Greasy foods at midnight will not help. Try to keep dinner before 8 p.m. so your food has enough time to digest. Get some of those greens into your diet so you do not go to class feeling horrible.
3. Do not slack. The first couple of days of homework might feel like pulling teeth, especially if you did not take summer classes, but do them. Even if it is just a simple reading homework. The quicker your mind can jump back into school work, the quicker you can get back on track. 4. Have an accountability partner. Yes, that might sound like a little too much but for me I know it helps so much if I have someone holding me to my word of studying so many hours or reminding me “hey, you should probably do that homework and skip out on watching Netflix for a consecutive six hours.” 5. H2O. Water is such a great thing. Did you know drinking a couple of bottles a day can
help improve your memory as well as help you study? Seventy perfect of your body is made up of water, and most humans do not drink more than a couple of glasses per day. Water can get your brain functions flowing and just make you feel great. What I do, because me and water are not that great of friends, is at the beginning of the school year, find a really cute water bottle and take it with me to all my classes so it is sitting in front of me and reminds me to drink it. The start of the school semester is always a little slow going for people as they wander back into town, but just remember the sooner you get that mind flowing, the quicker you can get that degree.
On-campus jobs benefit Islander students KACI ALVAREZ Editor-in-chief
As the school year approaches, Islander students are starting to get back into a routine. They have to begin balancing 12-18 hours of classes, extra-curricular activities and their social outings. Several students also opt for a part time job to help pay expenses. Sometimes the drive back and forth from campus to their job can be overwhelming. For those who don’t want to have the stress of an off-campus job, there are many parttime jobs on campus that are
available to students. Here are some benefits that go hand-in-hand with working on-campus. 1. Save gas. By having a job on campus, gas can be saved by a tremendous amount. Students who are living on campus don’t even have to drive at all because they can just walk to and from their dorms or apartments and go to work. Students who live off campus still have to drive to school but can schedule their hours around their classes so they don’t have to leave campus in between. This is extremely convenient because they don’t need to drive to class then drive home then drive to work and back. 2. Flexible schedules. The
fact that on-campus employers schedule work around class schedules is so beneficial for students. Instead of having miscommunication with bosses and scheduling problems, students get the luxury of a stress-free environment. Another benefit in relation to scheduling for on-campus jobs is some employers let you build your own schedule. For example, there are some campus jobs that let you do your work on your own time, which is great for the busy students that have multiple commitments throughout the week. 3. Employers understand. Going off of the flexible schedules idea, students benefit from understanding employ-
ers. If you’re working at a restaurant or retail store, most of the time bosses do not care about other conflicts. It’s either their way or no way. Employers at the Island University understand that things come up. They understand that you need to study for that super hard test coming up or you’re swamped with school work. They are understanding because they work on campus and know that school can get out of hand at times. Some people do not want jobs while in college, which is understandable. For those who do, I would consider getting a job on campus. There are so many benefits that positively affect the work ethic as well as the students’ studies.
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Islanders move into their new homes
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ABOVE: Camden Miramar welcomed new students from all over on Aug. 19 at their official move-in day. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s president Dr. Flavius Killebrew greeted all students who were moving in as they got their keys. BELOW RIGHT: The volleyball team helped students carry their belongings into their rooms. Many family members came in with their college students to say farewell and help make the move-in process easier. BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT: Family members helped carry heavy objects including kayaks.
Island Waves has been busy making changes over the summer. We have a new Web Editor Mikayla Oelschlegel and she has been working on making the website look fresh and new. We have a new printer, the Caller-Times, and a fresh new look for the print editions. Look for the new look on the stands starting this week. We have stands in almost all buildings on campus - sometimes more than one. We lost a few staff members due to graduation, but we gained a handful more. We are still looking, too! So if you would like to be involved, email faculty adviser Wendy Moore. She will be glad to email an application. We are looking forward to providing Islanders with lots of good news and features - so stay tuned!
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Country band represents TAMUCC KACI ALVAREZ Editor-in-Chief
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tealing the hearts of Texans and flooding the radios stations, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi alumni are taking the Texas Country music scene by storm.
Jake Ward is a Texas country band that founded its roots in Corpus Christi back in 2014. The five-man band includes lead singer Jake Ward, lead guitarist Paul Teltschik, bass guitarist Mitchell Williams, drummer Daniel Hawkins and fiddle player Owen Fitzsimmons. Jake Ward’s third single,
“Take My Hand” hit No. 1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report Charts in March 2016 and the band has opened for big Texas country stars like Kevin Fowler, Cody Johnson and Casey Donahew. “The band was started by myself and Paul as a way to just have fun and write some music,” Ward said. “It took us a while for us to get the other members of the band together, but things just all clicked when we got the rest of the guys.” After their first single “Hit the Road” got some success, Ward realized they actually had a chance to chase their dreams. Ward said the dynamic of the group is great and they have great chemistry on and off stage. A big reason for this is because four out of the five band members are Islanders. Ward and Teltschik are alumni and Williams and Hawkins are current students. Ward, Williams and Hawkins are also fraternity brothers. “My favorite place to perform has definitely been Gruene Hall,” Ward said. “Playing at such a famous place was a very humbling experience.” Jake Ward has traveled all over Texas to perform and have received several new fans along the way. “Our music could be described as
alternative country with influences from almost every genre,” said Williams senior mechanical engineering major and bass player. “Our genre would be easier to just classify as ‘good.’” Williams said their music leans toward vocal harmonies, bluegrass, classic country and rock. Jake Ward has been featured on radio stations throughout Texas and has been known for its high energy presence on stage while blending multiple genres together. “Hopefully the future holds more success and more fans. That’s all we can hope for,” Williams said. “Any chance we get to put a smile on someone’s face, make someone’s toe tap or give a couple the reason to dance is what we strive for.” Jake Ward recently sold out a show at the Executive Surf Club with more than 500 people and will be traveling around Texas for more shows until the beginning of October. For more information on Jake Ward and upcoming concerts, visit jakewardmusic.com. Check out our YouTube channel for an Island Waves original video.
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Bass guitarist Mitchell Williams and lead singer Jake Ward perform for more than 500 Corpus Christi locals at the Executive Surf Club on July 23.
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School kicks off with foam fun VIVIEN SANCHEZ Contributing Writer
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tudent Activities is kicking off back to school with a month full of events. With so much offered for students to stay involved in campus activities, the organization is wanting to start off by welcoming all students back to TAMUCC. From events like Up All Night, Aloha Days and Waves of Welcome, students will have an experience only islanders get to enjoy. First on the agenda is Waves of Welcome which is a series of events put on by different departments to welcome back students. This event lasts from Aug. 18- Sept. 9. In the middle of this event, the Campus Activities Board hosts Up All Night. Stephanie Schmidt, director of Student Activities, said this is the most popular event of the semester. This event will
consist of a large Foam Party located on the East Lawn and into the University Center. The event is from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. on Sept. 2. Kalon Melton, sophomore political science major and coordinator for the Campus Activities Board, said CAB is an organization which is funded by TAMUCC to put on events throughout the year. “Our slogan is ‘All We Do Is Fun,’” Melton said. “Last year we got a lot of turnout for Up All Night. Everything is free, and we have refreshments and snacks for everyone.” Melton also mentioned any students interested in joining CAB can apply at the beginning of the semester at the Student Activities Desk located on the 2nd floor of the University Center. According to orgsync.com Aloha Day is scheduled during the day Aug. 20- 22.
“Aloha Day is where we take first year islanders to classes and teach them the spirit of TAMUCC,” Kayla Weeks, junior communication major and coordinator for Aloha Day, said. “We take all freshmen and transfer students and encourage students to find information through the TAMUCC website and through social media.” Schmidt said if students want to create a new activity for others to join, all they need is five students to start an organization. Go to Student Activities Office, and they will walk you through the simple process. “We try to make the process of joining and adding activities as simple as possible for all students,” Schmidt said. “The best way to find different activities during the semester is to log into orgsync.com or to come by the office. We are happy to help.”
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Services provided with tuition, fees SAMANTHA CASSANOVA Contributing Writer
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here are things included in tuition and fees that students may not be fully aware they pay for, but do not utilize. These following fees are charged to all students. The following rates are for a Texas resident student during summer 2016 who attends at least six hours. There is a student service fee, which is $125. This fee goes toward student organizations, government, programs, publications, counseling, placement, tutors and other student services. During summer sessions, the fee is prorated according to the length of the session. If students haven’t been attending many athletic events, maybe they should since they are helping fund the program. There is an athletic fee, which is $145.86 and is used to fund the athletic program. There is also a recreational sports fee, which is $87.50 and is used for recreational sports facilities and programs. All students have use of the gym and other recreational facilities. Students not enrolled in summer school but pre-registered for the Fall semester may purchase a membership for $57.50 per summer session. Other membership rates are indexed from the student fee. Students may also want to utilize the gym facilities more since it is included in the fees they pay. They must have their SandDollar to use the facilities. “I did not know that recreational sports was included in my tuition. I thought I had to pay to join,” student Ronisha Christie said. There is a student service center fee, which is $50 and is used to cover the
building maintenance of the University Center and is also used to assist in paying for the debt service of the University Center. Now there is also a University services fee which is $400.66 and used to provide various services including, but not limited to the following: on-campus computer services including computer networks, classroom technology support, computer labs and help desk support, services and acquisition of library material for student use, student records support, international study abroad opportunities, supplementing the cost of energy when providing longer operating hours for classrooms and labs per student request, environmental service projects as solicited by student body interests, ID card services, advisers to aid students in developing a degree plan and scheduling of courses, learning materials, insurance, travel, equipment, and wages for instructional support, creation of an endowment fund to offer scholarships and internships, etc. Lastly, there is a health service fee, which is $25 and is used to provide Health Center medical and counseling services on campus, which includes nurses, a doctor and small pharmaceutical needs. “I have gone to the health center and the gym. I have not done recreational sports, but I do know I could,” student Amanda Castorena said. All this information can be found on the business office site. Students can also see other details of what they are paying for. There is also information for other types of students. Visit: businessoffice. tamucc.edu/tuition_and_fees.
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The Dr. Jack and Susie Dugan Wellness Center and the outdoor pool are two facilities paid for through tuition and fees. Students are allowed access with their SandDollar cards.
CAREER CORNER
Career services helps prepare for work, life after graduation
With the start of the 2016 fall semester upon us, we at Career Services are ramping up for another exciting semester. For those of you who are incoming freshmen, welcome and congratulations on becoming an Islander! For those returning to the university, welcome back! This fall we have a lot in store for our students here at TAMUCC and we look forward to seeing many of you throughout the semester. As you begin the process of falling back into the routine of classes or adjusting to life as a new student, we want to invite you to access and utilize everything that Career Services has to offer. Many students think of Career Services as something to utilize closer to graduation once the hunt for that first career job begins. However, the process of career development and preparation for life after graduation begins your first day of college. At Career Services, we are here not only to help you in your quest for a career after graduation, but to help you maximize your educational experience, explore your future, and develop the marketable skills required in today’s increasingly competitive employment landscape. Our counselors and professional staff are ready to assist you today in developing a plan for your career and life after graduation. Here are just some of the ways we can help you do so:
• Individual career counseling and exploration: Our team of counselors have a variety of assessment tools and resources available to help you identify and explore career interests and aptitudes, taking into account your individual values, goals and strengths to help you develop a career plan. • Employment during college and beyond: We are dedicated to helping students identify part-time and fulltime employment opportunities. We know lots of employers. • Internships and other experiential career opportunities: Our internship coordinator, professional staff and counselors can help you obtain internships, job shadowing and co-op opportunities to build your experience during college. • Mastery of marketing documents and interview skills: Our professional staff can assist you in the development of your resume, cover letter and portfolio to give you the edge on that crucial first impression. We invite you to invest in yourself by taking the first step toward developing your career plan. Give us a call at (361) 825-2628 or stop by and see us anytime in University Center, Suite 304. We’ll be here at the Career Corner to provide the latest information and tips throughout the year. Welcome back and Go Islanders! Sincerely, your Career Services team
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Naptime not just for preschoolers KACI ALVAREZ Editor-in-Chief
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hen thinking about naptime, younger children come to mind. However, college students are prone to mid-day siestas. School and work can overwhelm students, which can cause anxiety, depression and lack of sleep. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has options for those who need a quick power nap in-between classes. “College students have so much on their plate so being able to take a nap is crucial when it comes to surviving college,” said Cassidy Walden, senior education major. Walden said she has seen many potential napping placing on campus, but her favorite is the sleeping pods in the Dugan Wellness Center. “The sleeping pods gives you privacy,” Walden said. “Anyone can be watching you if you’re sleeping in the library or the O’Connor.” Walden said the sleeping pods also gives students darkness that can speed up the process of falling asleep. While many students like the peace and quiet inside an air-conditioned area, others enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Angela Curran, junior communication major, said she enjoys using her
Eno hammock on campus. Students can set the hammock up just by tying it to two trees or poles and relax while the warm Corpus Christi weather hits their skin. “I always set up my Eno and take naps out on the East Lawn,” Curran said. “It’s a great place to rejuvenate from the stress classes can bring while also enjoying the fresh air.” Fresh air lovers also relax out on the grass. While this is less common, Island Campus students can be seen lying out on a blanket underneath the trees by the O’Conner building. “If you don’t mind people seeing you sleep, always choose sleeping outside instead of in random on campus buildings because you feel so much better when you’re waking up,” Curran said. Naptime is not just for preschoolers anymore. The sleepy epidemic is expanding across campus all over the country and universities are taking note. According to Time Magazine, several colleges, including the University of Michigan, are now offering sleep rooms and areas for students to relax in-between classes or when it becomes too much for them. “Sleeping heals,” Walden said. “If you’re ever feeling too tired, just close your eyes because if you don’t it can effect your social life, health, and grades.” KACI ALVAREZ/Island Waves
Angela Curran, junior communication major sets up her Eno, a portable hammock, all over campus when she wants to take a nap. Some of her favorite spots are on the East Lawn (above), in the gazebos close to the shore on Ocean Drive (right) and near the Performing Arts Center (below).
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Corpus provides off-campus adventure ANDREA ALEJANDRO Contributing Writer
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or students new to the Coastal Bend area, Corpus Christi has a lot to offer for entertainment. Of course students can do traditional recreation that comes with living near the ocean, such as fishing, swimming, sunbathing, There are other places to visit in the Coastal Bend. Students, faculty and new residents to Corpus Christi can visit and participate in activities in the following 7 places: • Oso Bay Park • Texas State Aquarium • The USS Lexington • Botanical Gardens • Schlitterbahn • Cole Park • Laguna Madre Corpus Christi native Jesse Hernandez said his favorite thing to do is ride his bike in Oso Bay Park. “There’s cool little trials and
a cool lookout at the end of it.” he said. “The best part is that it is free.” All of the attractions listed above, aside from Schlitterbahn, are open daily. The prices to experience these attractions vary. The parks, Oso Bay Park, Cole Park and Laguna Madre are free to visit. The Texas State Aquarium has a $24 entry fee for adults, and $17 for children, according to the Texas State Aquarium website. The USS Lexington has a $15 entry fee for adults and a $10 fee for children, according to the USS Lexington website. The Botanical Gardens have a $15 entry fee for adults, and $10 for children, according to the South Texas Botanical Gardens website. New attractions have also made their way to the Corpus Christi area. Last year, Schlitterbahn waterpark opened up on the island. According to the Schlitterbahn website, “Schlit-
terbahn Corpus Christi is a complete family entertainment destination that includes a golf club, full service restaurant and bar, and an all-new Schlitterbahn waterpark experience that boasts our longest interconnected river system yet.” Tanya Gonzales, who has been living in Corpus Christi for a few years, said she loves spending all of her weekends there. “It’s so great that a Schlitterbahn was opened so close to us,” she said. “It is only like a 20-minute drive from campus and you can spend all day there because there is so much to do.” Schlitterbahn is open daily until Aug. 21, and open on the weekends until Sept. 18. The entry fee for Schlitterbahn is $40 for a general admission pass, according to Schlitterbahn website. When students are looking to venture away from the Island campus, Corpus Christi offers lots of options, this is just a few.
For more information on the listed attractions visit their websites: • www.texasstateaquarium.org • www.usslexington.com • www.stxbot.org
• www.cctexas.com • www.schlitterbahn.com
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Islander Athletics ready for spectators TRAVIS PETTIS Contributing Writer
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he beginning of the school year is here. This doesn’t mean only schoolwork and test. It also means another season of Islanders Athletics is here. Islander Athletics offers sports for women and men and start all through out the school year. All home games of the Islanders are played at the American Bank Center, Henry Tennis Center, Dugan Wellness Center, Chapman Baseball and Softball Fields, Corpus Christi Country Club and Dr. Jack Dugan Soccer and Track Stadium. The American Bank Center and Dugan Wellness center is where the Islander basketball teams compete. The men’s team is returning from a 25-8 record last year. The American Bank center is located at 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Islander’s women volleyball team also uses the Dugan Wellness center for its home games. The team is coming off a 31-5 record. The Dugan Wellness center can be found on campus next to the University Center (UC) TAMUCC’s tennis teams play at the Henry Tennis Center, which is located off the main campus. The men’s team went 16-9, while the women went 24-1
with the only lost coming from Stanford University in the NCAA championship tournament. The Henry Tennis Center is located on Nile Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 The Chapman baseball field is where the men’s Islanders baseball team competes and is located behind the Dugan Wellness Center. The Chapman softball field is the home of the lady Islanders softball team. This field is also located by the Dugan Wellness Center. When it comes to Islander’s Golf their home course is at the Corpus Christi Country Club located 6300 Everhart Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 Last is the Dr. Jack Dugan Soccer and Track Stadium, which is the home of the lady Islanders soccer team and the men and women’s track and field team. The Dr. Jack Dugan Soccer and Track also has the new set of sand volleyball courts used by the lady Islanders beach volleyball team. According to the Islanders Athletic Department TAMUCC student won’t have to worry about buying tickets. “All home games in every sport our free to TAMUCC students,” said Islanders Athletic Department. For more information on Islanders athletics go to: http://www.goislanders.com/landing/ index
photos by MARIAH OLIVE/Island Waves
Students can go to lots of Islander Athletic games throughout the year. Dr. Jack Dugan Family Soccer & Track Stadium (above) is located on the Momentum Campus on Nile Drive. Students can catch softball and baseball games the Chapman Fields (below) located behind Island Hall.
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Fraternities, sororities looking to recruit
Go Greek!
By MIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL Web Editor
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ith the fall semester starting, the first couple of weeks of school are busy. It is the time when students have to reconnect with studying habits, find new times to eat around their schedule, but it is also the time all the fraternities and sororities on campus start their rushing and recruiting for the new semester. There are four Panhellenic sororities at Texas A&M UniveristyCorpus Christi including Delta Delta Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Gamma Delta and Gamma Phi Beta. For the 2016-2017 school year, there are on two Interfraternity Council fraternities on campus: Phi Delta Theta and Beta Theta Pi. For Avery Harrison, one of the Zeta Tau Alpha sisters, recruitment time of the year is “very stressful,” not just for the potential new members but also for the ladies in the sorority. “You go through a series of meeting many girls and getting to know almost every girl in that sorority,” Harrison said. “The potential new members pick their top sororities and we
photo courtesy of MITCHELL WILLIAMS
Phi Delta Theta celebrates their Fall 2015 formal by hosting it on a pirate ship in the Corpus Christi Bay. The members took their dates to dinner afterwards to end the night.
pick our top new members and it works until we have as many girls as we can take.” Harrison said she loves her sisters and is quick to put down anyone who thinks that a sorority is just a way to buy friends. “People should want to join a sorority because it is a lifelong friendship and you will always have someone to go to no matter what,” Harrison said. “You do not just pay for friends, you pay for events to help raise money for your philanthropy and fun events through the whole semester or year.” Being a part of a fraternity or sorority is not just about going to cool events or raising money for your philanthropy, there are many opportunities and doors that can open for you when you say you are part of a fraternity or sorority. “On the professional side, our fraternity has an app that can connect you with alumni nationwide who work in industries which correspond to your major so thats a major bonus,”said Mitchell Williams, chapter president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While going through recruitment for a fraternity or sorority can seem mind-boggling and slightly scary, you get a chance to be part of a family. Many
Greeks have said students find a home away from home when entering the Greek community. “Going Greek is the best decision I ever made,” Harrison said. “I have met my future bridesmaids and I think everyone should find their home, its well worth it.” Williams said his favorite part about being in Phi Delta Theta is the constant shenanigans. “There is never a dull moment and you can always count on your brothers to be there for you, good or bad,” Williams said. The Greek Life on campus at the Island University has such a wide diversity and are full of people who welcome everyone, no matter if you are a freshman or a senior. “The best advice I can give is to join any club or student group that you think looks cool,” Williams said. “Especially with Greek Life, look for whichever chapter you think you’ll fit in the best, regardless of popularity. College is about education and meeting as many people as possible, and Greek life is great for that.” For more information on Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi greek life, visit http:// greeklife.tamucc.edu.
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Members of Phi Delta Theta pose with their new pledges at the Interfraternity Council bid in Fall 2015..
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08.25.2016
New iPhone release around corner
GERI LEMMONS
Staff Writer
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ith the new iPhone release being just around the corner, there has been plenty of rumors about how the new phone will compare to the others in the past as well as how the new phone
will push iPhone users into the future. There is said to be three releases for the iPhone 7. There will be the regular iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus, and there will be a bigger iPhone 7 pro. Each one will go a size up from the regular one to the pro. Hailey Green, senor health science
major, said she wants to see the phone and play with it in order to have an opinion about it and its new adjustments. “I’m sure it will be great just like the other ones, I am a big iPhone fan,” Green said. According to online sources like TechnoBuffalo, there has been many different predictions as to what the new iPhone will look like and what the changes will be. One of the changes that is rumored to be true is the new phone might not have a home screen button. Instead of there being an actual button that one would have to push in order to get to the home screen it will be touch sensitive. Jessica Mikhail, junior kinesiology major, said she was kind of hesitant about this feature being missing from the new phone, if it were to happen. “I am kind of scared for the home button because I like having buttons and it is already so limited to the ones we have now,” Mikhail said. “So I am kind of nervous for that, like what if it doesn’t work? Sometimes peoples touch screens don’t work.” According to Techradar, another innovation that could be added to the new iPhone is the fact that they might get
rid of the headphone jack. Many models have shown no place for headphones. There is some talks of maybe Bluetooth being involved or other ideas still in the works. In the headphone jack’s place is another speaker making the phone just a little bit louder. Marivel Hernandez, junior nursing major, said she thinks the headphone jack will be interesting and pretty cool. “I think it could be possible that there could be some Bluetooth involved and it could come in the box with the new iPhone too so I think that it could be a cool thing to see,” Hernandez said. Adding on to the change to the iPhone is the camera. There is said to be duel cameras on the new iPhone 7, but there are some sources that say this might be a feature that is on the iPhone 7 pro, resulting in price differences. Along with those new things added, rumors that iPhone will now add more storage to the phone as well. They are wanting to add even more storage to what the phones have now with the iCloud and its capacity. “I think more storage is a good thing,” Hernandez said. “My storage seems to always be full even with the iCloud. I have to sometimes upload things to my computer or delete them off my phone.”
photo courtsey of GOOGLE.COM Apple has set the date for the new iPhone 7 for Sept. 23. The new iPhone is set to no longer have a headphone jack, home button and you can no longer choose a 16GB option. The plus side is that any photographer who chooses to obtain the new phone will have a better camera system, with dual sensors taking the photos.
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The United States sets gold standard JONATHAN FORNEY Staff Writer
The world turned its collective attention to Rio for the 2016 Olympics. Every four years athletes across a multitude of sports and events are offered the chance to represent their countries and shine on the biggest and brightest stage of their careers. History was made, records broken and memories made. The barometer of Olympic success varies drastically from country to country, but some notable storylines developed throughout the course of Rio’s competition. Fiji won not only its first ever Olympic medal, but a gold one, at that as they defeated Great Britain in the Men’s Rugby Seven competition. Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama described the victory as “a wonderful moment in the history of our nation. Every Fijian is rejoicing at home and around the world.” The United States held a commanding lead atop the medal count board with 121 total medals, including 46 gold medals. The USA is followed by China and Great Britain with 70 and 67 medals, respectively. A number of American gold medals in these Olympics have been the result of historic feats, whether those be individual performances or collective bodies of work. An example of the latter of those two is swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps has amassed six medals during the 2016 games, including five gold and one silver. Even more impressive than the medals in these games is his total medal tally, a staggering 28. That
28 is the most in the history of the Olympics, 10 more than the next closest record holder. But Phelps wasn’t the only American swimmer to make history in Rio. Katie Ledecky won five medals herself (four gold and one silver). The 19-year old also shattered a handful of records on her way to victory. Ledecky set new world records in both the 800 and 400-meter freestyle. In the 800-meter race, Ledecky finished an astonishing 11 seconds faster than her next closest competitor. To round out American dominance in the pool, Simone Manuel became the first African-American woman to win an individual swimming medal with victories in both the women’s 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle finals. Another one of the Olympics brightest stars put on a show for the ages in women’s gymnastics. The spotlight shone brightly upon Simone Biles and the other four American gymnasts dubbed the “final five” as they will be the last team coached by Martha Karolyl. Biles took home five medals, including four gold and one bronze. What stood out most about her performance was the margin of victory over her competition. Her overall score was 2.1 more points than the next closest Olympian, which is gigantic in gymnastics. Biles’ teammates recognized her greatness before any medals were handed out. Fellow American gymnast, Aly Raisman said “I knew Simone was going to win. I was just hoping I would be able to get second.” Further cementing American women’s dominance in gymnastics, Raisman did earn silver in the floor exer-
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From left to right: Nathan Adrian, Ryan Held, Michael Phelps and Caeleb Dressel celebrate their gold medels after winning first place in their 4x100 freestyle relay race.
cise and all-around competitions that Biles won gold in. The ladies won nine medals in their time in Rio, the most by any American Olympic women’s gymnastics team. All in all, the United States has put
on a dominant showing in Rio and it looks like they’re on pace to keep that sizable lead in these last few days of Olympic competition. If 2016 was any indication, a great accent color for red, white, and blue is gold.
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After winning a gold medal for the Women’s team all-around, Simone Biles waves her hands toward the crowd and shows off her new hardware.
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New rivalry set for Islander volleyball JONATHAN FORNEY Staff Writer
Coming off a stellar 2015-2016 season, the Islander volleyball team will treat their home crowd to a new rival right off the bat: The Vaqueros of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. “The first home game is always fun. We always have a great showing,” junior libero, Kate Klepetka said, “It’ll be a great competition and exciting to play.” After winning the conference in 2015, the Islanders know that there is a target on their backs. “Now that we have our ring, people will be gunning for us,” Klepetka said. “We just have to keep raising the stakes so people know we’re not backing down. We’re here to play.” The rivalry is being coined the South Texas Showdown by Navy Army Community Credit Union who helped bring the event together. The initial volleyball matchup is the first of many meetings the two universities will have throughout the year. Spanning across twelve sports utilizing a point system to determine the overall winner.
Designed to stir up enthusiasm and fan support for both institutions, having a new rival will certainly raise the stakes in every matchup. “This will be a great way to increase enthusiasm for fans every time we play each other, no matter what sport it is,” Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Director of Athletics, Scott Lazenby said. The Islanders defeated the Vaqueros pretty handily in both of their meetings last year (3-1 and 3-0, respectively), but they understand that they need to stay alert against their opponents. “They’re always getting better, so we have to raise our level of play every year” Klepetka said. Kicking off the first home game with such an intense matchup will set the scene for the rest of the season. The team is looking to make a statement. “We want to start [the year] off good, making and continue making good plays” Klepetka said. As far as the team’s goals are concerned, Klepetka adds: “[our goals are] Same as last year, if not more. We’re looking for the ring again, an undefeated season, and beating higher ranked
opponents.” In terms of specific improvements, the 2016-2017 season, the Islanders are focusing on a faster style of play to throw their opponents off guard before they have time to react. Given their returning core group, this adjustment could lead to many more dominating performances to come. The 2016 Islander squad features one senior, but the team certainly isn’t lacking in the leadership department. The experienced upperclassmen make up a large portion of the roster and they act as role models for the younger players. Klepetka had this to say “Underclassmen know they can look at us for guidance. The upperclassmen are half the team”. After losing five seniors last from the 2015-16 season, a good chunk of the team’s core is back. Those returning
Islander soccer kicks off new season JAMIE FINK Staff Writer
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley women’s soccer team used two first half goals to slide past the Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi Islanders 2-1 on the opening day of the 2016 season. The win also gave the Vaqueros the first win for either school in the inaugural match of the South Texas Showdown presented by Navy Army Community Credit Union. UTRGV struck early and often on the opening day placing the heat on the young Islanders early. The hosts of Friday’s action scored first in the 26th minute after junior Hanna Spets found the back of the net on the receiving end on a corner from fellow junior Andreya Barrera. The corner kick was one of 15 that the Vaqueros racked up on the Islanders. Not only did the Vaqueros rack up 15 corners,
but they also outshot the Islanders 18-to-2, including 7-to-2 on goal. TAMUCC was able to even the match back up during the 31st minute when redshirt sophomore Kaitlyn Joy connected on a cross and slipped it past a diving Vaquero goalie. The match appeared to be heading into the half knotted up at one a piece before UTRGV’s Kelzi Jepsen scored the game winner for UTRGV in the 44 minute as it slipped past junior Jordan Wainwright. Wainwright became the first junior goalkeeper in Islanders history during the match Friday. Wainwright also picked up five saves on seven shots on goal in the losing effort. The Vaqueros win gives UTRGV the lead in the South Texas Showdown. The Vaqueros gain three points in the showdown standings to take a 3-0 lead over the Islanders. The South
Texas Showdown series features matchups between UTRGV and TAMUCC in a multiple sport competition. Each school will earn points based on the results when the two institutions compete annually in 12 sports. The rivalry series was created in an effort to increase exposure for the two universities in their respective communities and the entire south Texas area. The next matchup in the showdown will be on Sept. 2, when the men’s and women’s cross country teams compete in a dual meet at UTRGV. As for Islanders’ soccer, the Islanders will travel to Dallas next Sunday to square off against Southern Methodist University for the first time in school history. That match will be followed by a quick travel north to Denton to take on North Texas on Friday, Sept. 2. For more information visit www.goislanders.com.
players are familiar with the systems and team’s expectations. The volleyball portion of the new rivalry will continue with a match up in October as the Islanders take on the Vaqueros on the road. The team is looking to pick right up where they left off with the success of last season as well as put their stamp on the volleyball portion of this newborn rivalry.
Islander Volleyball Schedule SEPTEMBER
Sept. 6 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 9 1 p.m.
Sept. 10 2 p.m.
Sept. 13 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 22 6:30 p.m. *Games in schedule are home games only. For full schedule, check out http://www.goislanders.com/sports/wvball
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