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October 20, 2016 Volume 27, Issue 27
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2 Opinion STUDENT PUBLICATION OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYCORPUS CHRISTI
10.20.2016
Tis the season for seasonal brews MARIAH OLIVE @mariahmydear
Summer has passed and fall is upon us. Temperatures are ISLAND WAVES STI | ISLANDWAVESNEWS.COM | VOLUME | 08.27.15 dropping26 ISSUE and 20 pumpkin, allIslandWavesNews.com spice, cinnamon and nutmeg are all flooding back into the Editor-in-chief senses. Beers mimic the leaves KACI ALVAREZ with autumn colors and warm us up with a heartier alcohol Web content. Here are some seasonMIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL, editor al beers to try this season. JEFFREY THOMAS, on-air talent First, let’s brush up on your EILEEN HERNANDEZ, reporter beer connoisseur vocabulary. MITCHELL JACKSON, vid. editor Ales are brewed between certain temperatures and preCopy Editor dominately contain fruity and KATIE MEZA flowery flavors. Hoppy is in reference to hops Visuals dried fruits and bitters that IZZY SNEED, editor give beers their distinct taste. MARIAH OLIVE So when a beer is hoppy it is CHARLIE BLALOCK pertains to the bitterness, flavor and aroma of the beer. Layout Lagers produce a crisp KARA HERRERA, editor and cleaner beer from being SABRINA HUTTON, assistant brewed at lower temperatures for longer periods of time. Reporters Malt is a grain that has been GERI LEMMONS, news malted. The malting process alJONATHAN FORNEY, feature lows a grain to germinate, creMELISSA RODRIGUEZ, news ating a yeast or bread flavor.
Now here are some seasonal beers to enjoy if you are of legal age. 1. Samuel Adams Octoberfest- A classical blend of hearty malts brings your taste buds to a deep, smooth flavor with sweet notes of caramel. A deep red amber, this is an embodiment of the season keeping a roasty sweetness the entire consumption. Sam Adams Octoberfest pairs great with a baked potato or creamy soup, keeping you warm this season. 2. Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest- A hoppy pale ale, a slightly bitter take on the traditional Oktoberfest. Partnered with Mahrs Brau, a German brewery, the beer is more golden colored rather than copper. It has a slight lemon twist, with a small mustard acidity and goes down refreshingly. A great pair would be some sourdough pretzels or a sandwich with a breadtzel bun. 3. Ballast Point Brewing Co. Dead Ringer OktoberfestInspired by old-style Marzen brews, this lager is packed full of sweet notes, caramel toffee flavors and a lower hop bitterness. This pairs great with butternut squash or bratwurst to
keep the seasonal spirit strong. 4. Blue Moon Pumpkin AleMaking its debut in 1995 the Pumpkin Ale by Blue Moon is always in high demand. A deep amber color and an aroma filled with malty spiced notes, the Pumpkin Ale has a twist of pumpkin (of course), cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and all spice. It has low hops and a caramel undertone. To add to the richness of this ale, a good pairing would be a savory beef roast. 5. Shiner Marzen-Style Oktoberfest- For those truly loyal to Texas this beer is brewed local in Shiner, Texas. Utilizing traditional German malts for rich flavor, the beer has a medium spice-filled hoppy finish. This beer has a bready, toasted grain taste but stays crisp. A great pairing for Shiner Oktoberfest is tacos with extra sauce. 6. Rouge Hazelnut Brown Nectar Ale- If you’re not a fan of the traditional pumpkin flavor Rouge Ales may be your go to for the season. This “nectar” has a nutty twist taking its lead from traditional European ales. Dark brown in color, there is a hazelnut aroma backed up by
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What are your thoughts on seasonal flavored beers? KEVIN RUSSELL junior, kinesiology
Well normally I'm a simple beer guy, but I tried an Octoberfest the other week and the pumpkin flavors in it weren't bad. I'd be willing to try more seasonal beers for sure.
JENA-KAYA CHARLES
senior, health sciences
I think seasonal beers are refreshing. Pumpkin is awesome and it's nice to sort of feel the season in your drink. My favorite seasonal drink is the Blue Moon Pumpkin Octoberfest.
rich nutty flavor and a smooth malt finish. Pair with beef or pork for a great night! Tis the season to add these great flavors to your seasonal list. Please drink responsibly and do not drink and drive!
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10.20.2016
Montreal embodies bully the breed KACI ALVAREZ @earthtokace
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n Sept. 27, the city of Montreal’s council, located in Quebec, Canada, issued a city wide pit bull ban in support of breed-specific legislation (BSL). The final vote was 37-23 in favor of the law. BSL is a law that was passed by a legislative body pertaining to specific breeds of canines in attempts to decrease dog attacks. According to aspca.com, most BSL laws are against “pit bull” type dogs, which include American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and English Bull Terriers, but any dog with a “big block head” is at risk. “I don’t think anyone has any need to be afraid of a dog due to their breed,” said Julia Lares, dog handler and receptionist at Bruno’s Bath House in Corpus Christi. “Any dog can be vicious no matter the size or breed. I believe it all boils down to how they are treated and raised by their owners.” The BSL ban in Montreal means any animal defined as a pit bull that is not currently
owned will be euthanized. Any pit bull type dogs currently owned must have a $150 registration fee on file, sterilized, microchipped, be fully vaccinated and muzzled and leashed any time they leave the house. If the regulations are not followed, the animal is subject to be seized and euthanized. According to aspca.com, there is no evidence that breed specific laws make communities safer but more than 700 cities in the United States, including Denver, Miami and Cincinnati, have breed-specific laws. Following a thorough study of human fatalities resulting from dog bites, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decided to strongly oppose BSL. Due to the recent media coverage of Montreal’s BSL, Lares said she hopes people finally learn that the breed of dog does not make them necessarily good or bad. They are molded by the environment that they’re in. “To be honest, I’ve never been bit or scratched or even growled at by any pit or aggressive breed that I’ve worked
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s the Dugan Wellness Center falls into new administrative hands, many precedent rules which have been previously overlooked will now be strictly enforced, in particular those regarding dress code. In recent years, dress code has been a lenient subject when it comes to what students are or aren’t allowed to wear in the Dugan. Being that it is college, many students do not feel the pressure to avoid certain articles of clothing as they did in high school. “It has zero to do with appearance,” said Frank Harrison, director of campus recreation. “It’s 100 percent for the safety of the students and ev-
eryone else.” There have been no changes made to the existing dress code, it will just be more rigorously enforced as a safety precaution for the health of everyone in the facility. This means no more clothing exposing open midriffs, bare backs or excessive skin will be allowed. “The code itself is pretty universal, if you were to Google online [gym] dress code [we’re] pretty much dead on with everybody else,” Harrison said. Harrison said the main reason for this change is to minimize skin contact with all the machines and benches in order to avoid any mixing of germs which may lead to spreading of disease or infections. Dugan staff members spray
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Breeds considered pit bulls are at risk of being ethanized and contained.
with,” Lares said. “If anything, I’ve been mauled by tinier dogs [more] than anything else.” Gabrielle Nieto, junior psychology major and pit bull owner, said she wouldn’t know what to do if her dog got taken away from her because of breed-specific legislation. “He’s my best friend and I do everything with him,” Nieto said. “He’s not just a pet, he’s like my kid and any mother or father would never want their kid taken from them.” After the pit bull ban was
passed in Montreal, Justice Louis Gouin ordered the ban to be suspended indefinitely, giving dogs in shelters the opportunity to find homes outside of the city during the months of legal debate to come. “People shouldn’t be afraid of pit bulls just because a select few people use their strength for negative reasons like dog fighting,” Nieto said. “They’re actually sweet and loyal dogs.” For more information on breed-specific legislation, visit aspca.com or animallaw.info.
down all equipment on an hourly basis, however, they have no control over who remembers to wipe down their area after working out in it between those hourly checks which is why this stricter dress code is now enforced. Although this new enforcement of dress code is meant for safety precautions, it also allows people to feel more comfortable around one another while working out in the same space. “We’re only open to students and campus but a lot of people do walk through this building,” said John Merryman, facility supervisor. “We just had three huge tours of kids under the age of 8, so if they were to see half-clothed men and women, that would not be appropriate
for them to see.” Many other private gyms hold the same general set of dress code rules because it is what works best to keep a harmonious, clean environment. Dugan will provide shirts for those who are not yet aware of the restrictions, however, staff members would like to start educating students on the rules so more people will begin to abide by them. “[The dress code] is appropriate just so it keeps everything in line,” Merryman said. Dugan Wellness Center administration said the new policy looks to provide guests with a safer, healthier work space for everyone who utilizes their facility, rather than limit guests’ fashion expressions while they use the space.
Dugan inforces stricter dress code
MELISSA RODRIGUEZ
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In the first week of October, the Islanders women’s basketball team dribbled their way into their first, official practices of the 2016-17 season. This year, the team is ready to bounce back from their previous 9-20 record as head coach Royce Chadwick and players pave their way through backbreaking work, preparation and development as a new team. Read more at islandwavesnews.com.
Island Waves introduce new blogs, talk sports and politics Island Waves just created two new blogs. “Politics Untangled” is a blog all about politics local, state and national politics. Vivien Sanchez releases new blog posts every week. Check it out at politicsuntangled.weebly.com. The second blog Island Waves released was “The Watercooler,” a blog dedicated to all things sports. Jamie Fink talks about Islanders as well as national sports teams and fixtures. Check it out at thewatercooler.weebly.com.
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10.20.2016
SGA opens forum for students
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n Oct. 20, Student Government Association (SGA) is putting on an Open Forum for students, faculty and staff. This forum is open to those who want to voice their opinions about some of the big issues that are facing students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. These issues include parking, free printing, meal trades and other concerns students have questions about and want answers to. “We are here to basically represent what people say,” said Andrea Gilson, SGA vice president. “And that is why we are doing this.” Gilson said SGA has had a lot of students contact them through social media about the state of the campus. After hearing the feedback for a while they decided to hold the forum in order to create an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with students. “We wanted to have an open forum every semester,” Gilson said. “Since
these issues came up pretty quickly this semester we thought it would be best to address them now.” Gilson said the forum is not a complaining fest, but a chance for students to take a more proactive approach to handling issues. By sitting down, asking questions and getting feedback, students may understand why things are in disarray and how they can change. “For people to complain about those topics and not doing anything about it, that says a lot about our student body,” Gilson said. “It is really important for anyone who has a concern and thinks it is really important to come and voice them.” The forum is not only a chance to talk about things concerning students, but it is also a chance to come up with new ideas and solutions to problems. The forum will allow students to talk with SGA about what they can do to help the student body. The forum facilitates a starting point to fixing problems. Alissa Ramirez, senator for the College of Liberal Arts, said the event is kind of
formal but at the same time informal as well. They want to be able to keep somewhat of a structure, so people aren’t being disrespectful to one another, while also providing students the opportunity to speak up. “We are doing some live Tweeting, we are recording it and sharing it for Facebook,” Ramirez said. “We want students who couldn’t come to the forum because of class or anything like that, they can tweet us a question, comment on our status, check into the news feed, to see what was discussed.” For more information about the Open Forum visit http:/sga.tamucc.edu.
CAREER CORNER
Parking concerns: 3:30 to 4 p.m. Meal trade changes: 4 to 4:15 p.m. Campus printing: 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. Past SGA resolutions: 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. Open floor: 4:45 to 5 p.m.
The science of skills
“The proof is in the pudding,” is a phrase you may have heard your parents or grandparents mutter a time or two. It’s one of those great expressions that has been lost somewhere in the midst of today’s cringe-worthy acronyms and abbreviations like “SMH” and “bae.” And although it’s usage has been diminished, it’s relevance has not. The seven-century old expression means that in order to truly test something, you must have proof. Proof, meaning evidence that demonstrates the truth. “Transferable skills” is a term that’s been circulating around campus. Students ask “How do I know what my transferable skills are?” There’s a simple science behind deciphering your skills and it all starts with the proof that’s on your resume. A resume is your chance to market the details of your education, experiences and skills. The difference between telling an employer you have certain skills, and showing them, is articulating them effectively on your resume. Ryan Butcher, district manager for Fastenal, hires TAMU-CC students frequently and guides them through the ins and outs of business. “I interpret a student’s resume that says ‘unloading of delivery trucks’ to mean energetic and hard-working,” Butcher said. “I know they had to resolve conflict whether it be a frustrated driver or shipping errors. The more
difficult tasks require a higher level of discipline and determination. That translates well with me.” With the weight of the words straight from an employer, consider this process for identifying your transferable skills: 1. Start with one previous job experience. (volunteering, retail, leadership position in a club) 2. Jot down some of the things you did there. (answered phones, took inventory) 3. Zero in on one of those tasks, and ask yourself what it took for you to be successful at that task. For example, answer phones, customer Service, communication, attention to detail in messages and prioritization of requests. 4. In sentences, transfer the task and the skills to your resume along with any outcomes and repeat. “It’s the critical thinking behind the transaction that I see on a resume.” said Butcher. “The time management, prioritizing and organizational skills practiced shape personalities indefinitely.” One task may equal multiple skills. Use your best judgement to highlight skills that are most applicable the specific job you’re applying for. Still unsure? Meet with your Career Counselor for a resume review and individualized assistance in finding the proof in your pudding.
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10.20.2016
Islanders promote LGBTQ+ safe space JONATHAN FORNEY @jb4nay
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n Oct. 11, the Islander Cultural Alliance (ICA) and other campus organizations celebrated National Coming Out Day and encouraged understanding. Among the groups present were the Pride Alliance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, whose goal is to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) students. “We just want to remind people that there’s safe space on campus and that education is key to understanding one another,” said Ricky Ayala, pride alliance member. The event took place on the East Lawn and featured numerous activities and resources all aimed at understanding and supporting LGBTQ+ students and their peers. In honor of National Coming Out Day, ICA provided a huge door (representative of the closet of the “coming out of the closet” expression) for people to walk through. Attendees were also encouraged to write supportive messages on the door to encourage others grappling with that particular decision.
Event goers had plenty of refreshments to keep them going on the sunny afternoon. The office of Student Engagement provided cookies with suggestions to help people make a difference toward wage inequality based on gender, race, sexual orientation, personal identification and more. “We wanted to highlight issues of race, ethnicity and preference when it comes to wage inequality and more specifically, what people can do about it,” said Delaney Foster, coordinator of Student Engagement. Students could decorate gingerbread people to express different gender expressions and identifications. The Counseling Center encouraged visitors to sign an anti-bullying pledge and even offered them purple beads to further show their support. Handouts were also provided about the history of coming out, ally friendly vocabulary and services offered through the Counseling Center. Additionally, students were encouraged to take a selfie wearing purple to enter their selfie contest for a spirit day prize. Several other groups in attendance echoed the universal theme of acceptance and making positive change in their communities for LGBTQ+ indi-
viduals. Among them was the Corpus Christi LGBTQ. Vice President of the CC LGBTQ and TAMU-CC alumni, Kitana Sanchez, shared who its members are and what they hope to do. “We have a community of motivated individuals who are trying to create change in the Coastal Bend,” Sanchez said. Another LGBTQ+ and ally organization that hoped to spread their positive message to those in attendance was YNOT, or Youth Network Out Together. This organization in particular is aimed at LGBTQ+ and ally youths (13-24). Youth coordinator of YNOT, Angela Baker, said: “We’ve got a great group of youths and when we meet, we have lots social support and educational events to create a positive environment.” These meetings range from coming out stories to the history of topics like LGBTQ and bullying. The two-hour event provided students with plenty of information, resources and support for LGBTQ+ and allies to help promote understanding and acceptance long after the the event ended.
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(From left to right) Juidth Owimje and Helena Deng decorate Gender bread cookies.
Clowns threaten cities across United States MELISSA RODRIGUEZ @melisssaaaa
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he clown hysteria that has recently plagued this country has finally made its way down the coast to the shores of the Island University. What began as a weird sighting in a small town of South Carolina has now become a national frenzy that has people afraid and extremely paranoid. However, the real question to be answered is whether people should be more afraid of the costume or the person underneath it. There has been much speculation about whether this clown idea began as a propaganda stunt by upcoming horror movies or if these clowns are real people looking to actually terrorize and hurt people. Whatever it may be, schools are now being put under lock down, people are getting arrested and some even physically wounded. At Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the University Police Department has confirmed there has been
only one person reported taking on this costume of a creepy clown. In a broadened scale, this is just one of the many incidents that have terrorized the nation. “There’s not much you can do,” said UPD sergeant Alan Shelton. “It’s not illegal to dress like a clown.” What people should keep in mind is that the costume is just that, a costume. All the robberies, school threats, illegal activity and physical harm that have occurred are done by a person, regardless of whether or not they are dressed up as clown. Shelton said a lot of the pictures posted on social media were not from the Island University a what students should keep in mind is that although there have been extreme incidents involving these ominous clowns, many of these cases involve reckless teenagers who are just looking to cause havoc just for the thrill of it all. UPD has advised students to beware of suspicious looking people, wearing a clown mask or not, and to prioritize
the importance of a situation. Many Islanders took to social media to express their dislike of the idea of clowns on campus. Several students went on what they called “clown hunts” late at night to try to find the people responsible of creating such a panic. “I feel like it made it to national news because it’s crazy,” said Alexis Epps, freshman criminal justice major. “People are out here terrorizing kids and adults for the fun of it.” The clown incidents have made several students feel uneasy about stepping out alone at night. UPD has reminded Islanders that they are on patrol 24/7, and if someone feels like he or she needs an escort to the car or dorm, UPD will be happy to assist. However, for some students that just isn’t enough. “Honestly, I feel safe, but I feel like I have to watch my every move and beware of my surroundings with my guard up all the time, which is uncomfortable [because] I want to be safe at all times,” Epps said.
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So far only one clown has been sighted at TAMU-CC.
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8 Entertainment
10.20.2016
Second presidential debate recapped
CHARLIE BLALOCK @charlestheonly1
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or one of the most unusual elections in recent years, many tuned in to view the candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, battle it out in the second presidential debate which took place in St. Louis on Oct. 9. Leading up to the debate there were many controversies surrounding the candidates that turned into question throughout the debate. The biggest of which was a 2005 recording of a conversation on a hot microphone for “Days of Our Lives” obtained by The Washington Post of a conversation where Donald Trump can be heard talking about kissing married women and grabbing women’s genitals. Donald Trump responded to the recording saying, “This was locker-room banter, a private conversation that took place many years ago.” Soon after apologizing, Trump criticized Bill Clinton for his past with women. “I’ve said some foolish things, but
there’s a big difference between the words and actions of other people,” Trump said. “Bill Clinton has actually abused women, and Hillary has bullied, attacked, shamed and intimidated his victims. We will discuss this more in the coming days. See you at the debate on Sunday.” Hillary Clinton was haunted by her emails once again. Emails from one of her campaign chairmen, John Podesta, was leaked onto the website, Wikileaks. In these emails Clinton reportedly said, “I’m kind of far removed from the struggles of the middle class because of the life I’ve lived.” She also talked of “Public and a Private Position” on certain political positions. With all this controversy leading into the debate there were many questions to be answered. Following a question from an audience member and a modest response from both candidates, the moderator, Anderson Cooper, asked, “We received a lot of questions online, Mr. Trump, about the tape that was released on Friday, as you can imagine. You called what
you said ‘locker room banter.’ You described kissing women without consent, grabbing their genitals. That is sexual assault. You brag that you have sexually assaulted women. Do you understand that?” Trump responded by reforming his previous statement calling it “locker room talk” as well as saying “I have great respect for women. Nobody has
more respect for women than I do.” The candidates were asked other questions regarding national security, the Affordable Care Act, Islamophobia and Syrian Refugees, Wikileaks and the Supreme Court. To watch the third and final presidential debate between Trump and Clinton, tune into CNN on Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. central.
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The second presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton sparked a new controversy when it was announced that Trump allegedly sexually assaulted women a few years back.
10 Entertainment
10.20.2016
‘Good for Otto’ shines light on mental health
MIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL @mikaylaMOG
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erspective. One of the only words able to describe ‘Good for Otto’ properly. The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi theatre department put on the play ‘Good for Otto’ written by David Rabe in the Wilson Theatre from Oct. 11-16. Besides the play approaching a topic that has been kept out from under the magnifying glass, this was also the play’s national university premier, which audiences were told in the playbill. ‘Good for Otto’ follows a slew of different characters. The lead character, Dr. Michaels, is a therapist at a mental illness center in Connecticut. There is a a 12-year-old girl named Frannie who has a mix of depression and something else that is never clearly identified and
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a young man by the name of Jerome who cannot seem to move out of his mother’s house or get rid of any boxes he collects. The play, while longer than most at three hours, holds you captive as you go along and try to understand these characters and where they come from. The audience follows along as Michaels, as well as his co-worker Evangeline Ryder, works with several different patients. While helping his patients though, the audience witnesses Michael’s struggles with his own problems as he sees his dead mother who attempts to tell him that he is not helping anyone and tries to persuade him to commit suicide like she did.
The play was held in the Wilson Theatre in a central staging style, which meant that the stage was in the middle of the room and the audience surrounded the stage from all sides.
The cast and crew of this play worked alongside the Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi Counseling Center to be able to actively portray these illnesses. And they did it in an incredibly convincing manner, making the audience wonder if they were truly acting. As actors portrayed the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and suicidal thoughts, audience members were left to wonder how much of this is real and how much of it was just an act. The cast worked to bring light to the fact that mental illness is practically a taboo subject in today’s society. When
a friend breaks a bone, friends rush to their side to sign their cast, but when a friend says they have depression, anxiety or OCD, friends turn the other way. This tells them that they should keep their illness a secret. ‘Good for Otto’ is a show that will bring the audience into perspective on how the world treats mental illness. The theatre department knows how to put on a show. ‘Good for Otto’ was just one of the plays being put on by the department this semester. For information on the other plays, their website is http://cla. tamucc.edu//theatre/index.html.
Photos by MIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL/Island Waves
‘Good for Otto’ is just one of the plays that the Theatre department will be putting on this semester.
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10.20.2016
Islanders bring back flag football GERI LEMMONS @GeriLemmons
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lag football is set to have a comeback this semester and it has already been gaining some attention with students. Games start on Oct. 19 and they will be played on Momentum fields. After new apartment buildings were built on campus, but Recreational Sports has decied to bring it back due to high demand. “Flag Football has always been a popular sport amongst the college students,” said John Marryman, intramural supervisor. “It was probably our most popular sport.” Marryman said students have been asking for the sport to come back for a while. The men’s league filled up really fast and is currently full. There is a coed league but, as of now, only has a few spots open. Merryman said he is happy to see the highly completive sport come back for the student’s enjoyment. “I am pretty excited,” Marryman said. “I haven’t seen flag football since my freshman year so that was 2012. Football is one of my favorite sports.” Marryman said students can look forward to a fun and competitive season. Some teams have already begun practicing on the Momentum fields. Some participants are already starting to talk smack about each other.
“We haven’t even started the season and there has been some back and forth trash talk among the players,” Marryman said. “It helps build relationships with people you might not build a relationship with.” Franklin Harrison, director of Rec Sports stated that the sport is a good community building sport. Momentum Village is doing a tournament within the tournament for students participating in flag football. “That’s what the students want[ed] when I first got here; that[‘s] the one thing I heard, ‘When is flag football coming back?’” Harrison said. “There is definitely a conservative effort to bring it back.” To sign up students should go to IMLeagues.com.
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