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The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI) partnered with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management (KRIRM) to host the 17th
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Annual HOLT CAT Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management on Thursday and Friday. This year’s edition was titled “The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools” and educated attendees on conservation tactics, land stewardship and natural resource management. The two-day symposium featured presen-
tations by wildlife and ranching professionals from all across the United States. Experts covered a multitude of topics including public and private land access, balancing resources for livestock and wildlife management operations. Day one focused on the land. Six speakers took center stage and covered everything from access to resource management.
Dave Delaney, GM of Ranching and Wildlife at King Ranch Inc., kicked forecasting potential problems on the horizon for wildlife and livestock operations. The theme of prediction continued with second speaker Greg Simons, owner of Wildlife Systems Inc. Simons ruminated on the evolving ethos of a new generation of hunters and
how outdoor professionals can and should capitalize on new interests. Tyson Johnson and Marc Bartoskewitz, general managers of Sooner Cattle Company and Cook Canyon ranch, respectively, explored the expectations of ranch managers for wildlife managers and vice versa. Johnson explained the role of wildlife in a cattle operation, and Bartoskewitz spoke on
wildlife operations. Rick Danvir, owner of Basin Wildlife Consulting, and Scott McFarlane of Deseret Land and Livestock, closed out day one with presentations on private and public access in western states, explanations for how resource allocations agement tactics and the legal issues arising from !""#,-"."-/%'()*(+
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Aside from being a college professor at Texas A&M University in communications and journalism Dr. Manuel Flores spends time !"#$%&'()*$+*,")-$* *4%"1,55"% writing on his own. He is an award-winning journalist and has written a textbook, columns and his own book. His most recent book is called CHICANADAS: The Adventures of Growing Up Mexican in South Texas. It was released on Aug. 20. “I wanted to write a book for my family, my children and grandchildren to tell them a little bit of history on the Flores family in Texas,” Flores said. He wanted his family to understand their own history growing up Mexican. His biggest inspiration for writing the book was his grandfather Pedro Chapa. He was a reporter, !""#!"#$%&'()*(+
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Ceramic artists are the avatars of the world, the ter and earth. With complete manipulation of the elements, a story telling piece is made. That storytelling is taking place at A&M-Kingsville, and that story is about to be retold. Art professor Fulden Wissinger and student Homer Ramirez III have been invited to showcase their ceramic pieces in the fourth annual small works show hosted by Art Room in Dallas/Fort Worth. The show highlights compelling work from local, regional and national artists. “What we do here, it’s not just teaching. I have to teach my students real life experiences; they have to put something important out there to help build a career. In art the most important thing is getting into shows, getting an award or even having an article written about your work…
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Wissinger inspires students to tell their life stories through the creation of ceramic artwork.
map. Now we are working on doing other shows,” Wissinger said. Ramirez is a junior majoring in art. His collection of pieces expresses his miland mixed heritage.
applications for shows,
recognition for was for my piece called ‘A way out.’ A few days later after submitting I heard that I had gotten recognized in the show in Corpus Christi. It
submitted Homer was recognized for one of his pieces. He received an award - Honorable Mention. It’s a big success, it put the student’s name, the department name and the university’s name on the
submitting my piece into any show. After that, I got that little bug and wanted to put more of my work in shows. Now my work is going to a national show in Fort Worth, it hasn’t hit me that my piece has been
selected for a show that is national,” Ramirez said. Fulden encourages her students to gain exposure by joining shows and disniques to further enhance their artistic career. “The great part is that I’m an established artist; I’ve done many shows and to see that my student got into the same show I did, is a pretty good success…We are going to continue participating in more shows. We have some strong pieces that we really trust and we are going to try to get them out there,” Wissinger said. For upcoming artists, the intensity of the art world is often met with
feedback and constructive criticism. Wissinger encourages her students to put their work on display while warning them not to get discouraged by rejection. She assures her students that they will have to push through rejection and failure before reaching success. “I have to give a lot of credit to Fulden, because if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. I wouldn’t be working here at Texas A&M-Kingsville. I wouldn’t have been a tech. I wouldn’t have been working with a lot of great professors, and I wouldn’t have my work getting sent out or recognized. With
her knowledge on the different types of glazing and textures, she opened more doors for me to show myself a lot more through my pieces,” Ramirez said. Their work will join the exhibition on Nov. 13 through Dec. 12 at the Dallas/Forth Worth Art Room.
that people genuinely like
work is kind of exciting. This is a great opportunity for them. It is nice that they got recognized from art-
It makes our department proud of their recognition,” Art, Communication and Theater Department Chair Todd Lucas said.
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These are my peers Dr. Travis Braidwood presented his presentation “These Are My Peers? A Legal History of Jury Discrimination” last Thursday.
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Turkish Tortilla XXI to be displayed at the Dallas/ Fort Worth Art Room.
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A series of ceramic pieces by Homer Ramirez III on display at the Ben Bailey Art Gallery.
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On Wednesday, Oct. 28 Javelina Athletics and Student Activities hosted Trunk or Treat on University Boulevard. Student organizations were able to dress up and decorate their vehicles in any theme of their choice and pass out candy to the attendees. All families had to stay in their vehicles as student leaders passed out candy. With COVID-19 cases still on the rise in Texas many counties had restrictions put in place banning trick or treating or any public get togethers. This led quite a few attendees to make the
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The Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) is adapting their style of ministry to meet the demands of COVID-19. The organization’s administration has been forced to make changes to their activities and think about the way they operate in a whole new light. “We love being able to hang out and spend time together and since there is a limit on how many people can be together at once it can get hard,” Campus Ministry Intern Roxy Chapa said. To make up for these limitations, the BSM has been conducting a lot of their activities online, but it has not been easy. “It is a challenge making sure there is a virtual component to every-
drive to Kingsville just to participate in this event. “Cameron County has a ban on trick or treating this year, so we made the drive from Harlingen so my brother could have at least a little bit of fun,” Harlingen resident Sandra Garza said. “It was nice to see him get excited that he was going to be able to wear his costume and get candy after all,” Garza said. Student organizations themes for their stations like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Scooby Doo, The Great Pumpkin, Coco and Disney Villains. “Seeing all the children was my favorite part, though it was also daunting how many there were,” French Club
thing we do,” BSM Director Joe Luna said. “We know people need human interaction and there certainly is somewhat of a disconnect with students who are only available to do online things.” However, the BSM is seeing substantial gains because of their media ministry. “This new generation loves social platforms and that was our plug. We connected even more through social media,” Assistant Director Priscilla Vega said. The organization has also been able to reach out to people they never would have connected with otherwise. “Overnight our ministry went from being local to Kingsville, to national,” Luna said. “We have people tuning
President Erica Ginnett said. “I hope the children were able to enjoy Halloween even during this time of COVID where we have to keep our distances. Even when we have trying times, it’s important to keep spirits up. Halloween has become a time for children, to bring them joy. This trunk or treat did that; bring the children joy.” Ginnett said. Many people were grateful for TAMUK keeping the spirit alive even though things had year. “It was really cool of the school to do this, seeing everyone in costumes and having a good time, safety of course, was very refresh-
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On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the university’s Student Government Association hosted a trick or treat event to listen to any concern’s students had about the university and to encourage students to share. Students were able to write down their concern and have a chance to win t-shirts and goodie bags. list a concern were able to paint pumpkin buckets, eat some candy and talk to other students and SGA members.“The purpose is to get more concise viewpoints from the student body about their concerns about the university, and of course to bring some spooky season vibes here on campus,” SGA Social Justice Advocacy Chair Head Etta Enow said. Students signed in by writing concerns on sticky notes and by members at the event.
said. “We host a semester event called the President’s Round Table and it’s where SGA presents student concerns to the president and he addresses those to students directly.” Presidential Round Tables are typically hosted once per semester by the SGA and the university’s president. “With COVID-19 it’s to get students concerns together and so we decided if we do it in a safe social for senators that need to get to know each other in a less colloquial fashion, but also gets students involved and get to know their senator tis said. SGA plans to host the round table either at the end of the fall semester or beginning of the spring semester next year. “All of the student concerns that are shared here will be put together and the president will talk about them to the -
ing,” Biology major Joshua Rojas said. “It was also really nice to be able to do somet-
thing with family and forget about all the craziness for awhile. As serious as the situation is we
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didnt let it stop us from connecting and celebrating together. That’s awesome,”Rojas said.
in from other states.” The BSM is taking on the challenges of ministry during COVID-19 with enthusiasm. They have not let the virus stop them from doing the work they are passionate about. The organization is still offering free lunches every Wednesday at their building or to-go at Legends apartments. They are also holding worship services every Wednesday and Thursday night with the added safety of a medical-grade air puDespite the new restrictions, they are pushing forward with their mission to reach the campus community for Christ is our mission,” Luna said “We want to set right things that are not right.”
SGA hosts event to hear student concerns “This event is to get student concerns, questions and comments involved with the president,” SGA Chief of
Students dressed up waiting to give candy out to attendees.
tinued. “They (students) get rewarded and incentives for sharing their concerns because sometimes we know students can be a little uncomfortable talking about the things they feel they need, but they shouldn’t and that’s our job at SGA; that’s what we love to do so we thought we’d join up our senators and the students. It’s just some fun to have.”COVID-19 precautions were taken by all participating members of the event and only two students were allowed at each table. Pens were sanitized after each use in order to protect each student participating in the trick or treat event. “I feel that they (SGA) really get out and take the time to hear other students’ feedback and what they enjoy,” Breanna Despanie, a student attendee, said. Despanie will follow through with presenting student concerns to the university’s president. “Hopefully he will listen to the concerns and hopefully he can take actions so we can make campus life a little bit better here for us Javelinas,” Enow said
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) Halloween weekend by attending the Oksoberfest and Monster Ball double-event. Despite the pandemic, to host these small festiand giveaways, as safely as possible. The event, sponsored by UHRL and the Student Health & Wellness center, was a students-only festivity. It included carnival-style games, snacks, craft-making and information on subjects like alcohol safety. TAMUK students learned about Oksoberfest and Monposted around campus, and thought it was a good attempt by the university at hosting a safe event. a good try at getting peo-
ple to socialize during a pandemic,” student Maricarmen Martinez said. Some TAMUK students felt that the turnout for the event was very good considering the circumstances. Lately, many have felt that the new routines put in place by the pandemic would completely rob them of their fall celebrations.“It’s a good change of routine for the people who go to school here and live on campus,” Jennifer Ramirez, chemical-engineering major, said. The event featured multiple booths with information about alcohol consumption safety, sexual health and healthy relationships. Students felt these issues were important but more excitement could have been had with small changes. “It had more focus on education, not fun,” Martinez said. Although the event
Candy and sanitizing wipes were provided for students.
was limited to students-only for safety precautions, some felt that the event could have hosted more guests. “They could have probably promoted it more because it was kind of slow. Maybe a costume contest could have brought more people out,” Ramirez said. Despite these small grievances, students generally felt that the entertainment was similar to pre-pandemic holiday events hosted by the university. “There was food and everything. It was appropriate for the circumstances. It was safe,” student Mikayla Trevino said. The students who attended the celebrations left with many prizes, goodies and sweets.Although the Halloween weekend this year might have appeared slightly
campus could still say they celebrated in some way.
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The beauty industry has welcomed a new makeup line that recently hit the shelves in all Sephora stores. Rare Beauty was created by Selena Gomez and her team as they remain determined to support mental health. While supplying face, lip and eye products, these tools were designed to allow people to feel more connected. The main message aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental health, address the epidemic of chronic loneliness, and help give people access
to the resources they need to support their mental well-being. Keish Lisette, an employee in the mental her thoughts of the makeup line. “Rare to me means, learning to be okay in my own skin. Being okay with my body regardless of what society deems as beautiful. Wearing my natural hair curl pattern and enhancing my facial features of what society deems as beautiful. I want to be my authentic rare self that I deem as beautiful,” Keish Lisette told Instagram. As one of the latest celebrities to enter the beauty industry, Selena Gomez packaged several face products to help thritis, including Gomez herself. The foundation
and concealer bottles are designed with a round, screw-top lid with a ball on top. Many fans and beauty gurus have commended Gomez and her team for their consideration. Alissa Ashley, YouTube creator and freelance makeup artist, said the brand truly outdid itselves. “Selena and her team put so much work into this line. Their products do a beautiful job of enhancing the facial features already on our skin. As a woman of color, I also love the wide shade range Rare BeauYouTube. “My favorite product was her black eyeliner as it held a nice consistency. If the line produced more colors, I would not hesitate to buy all of them at once.
All is Golden with Harry Styles Styles releases new hit single
Overall, this line was beautifully created, and Selena really did such an incredible job. Especially understanding the main message behind her line in hopes of bettering the mental health community.” While the brand itself is vegan and cruelty free, the goal behind this entire project is to raise over $100 million dollars within the next 10 years to help others receive mental health services. Selena Gomez, the brand creator, said her goals are very ambitious. “We know this is an ambitious goal. That’s why we are committed to raising funds with numerous philanthropic partners and our community to reach this goal. And starting with sale, one percent of our
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Harry Styles released his Golden music video on Monday, October 26,
“Shining through the city with a little funk and soul/So I’ma light it up like dynamite,” and indeed they did. South Korean pop music sensation, BTS, released their Dynamite music video on Aug. 21. Their record-breaking new summer hit single, Dynamite
newest album, Fine Line which was released December of last year. Since his former boyband One Direction dismantled back in 2015, Styles has written, recorded, and released being a self-titled album in 2017. After the release of Fine Line, the tracks Lights Up, and Falling have become hits for Styles, especially Adore You and Watermelon Sugar, as these singles have been placed on the Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Songs Chart. With Golden as the newest single, nothing less is expected from it. The video has no direct plot or story, like his other music videos of his album show. Instead, Styles is seen in various ent areas of Italy, sportmixed with masculine and feminine pieces. As the video begins, Styles is seen running through a tunnel, as GOLDEN appears on the screen in bright gold lettering. While the video pro-
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Coast of Italy, playing in water, and stopping traf-
ing down the coast, that is what the song is for.” Styles also went on to say the song was the
hood of a fan’s car as the song ends. Lyrics from Golden seem to tell a story about being vulnerable, being in love, and eventually moving on from heartbreak. While the lyrics have a deeper and heart-rending feeling, the music video is quite the opposite; it shows Styles being extremely carefree with a smile on his face throughout it. In the 2019 interview with Zane Lowe, Styles said Golden “was like the perway song. It’s like driv-
Fine Line, and explained how it “was a source of joy for me.” The rest of the album explores the stages of this relationship. From Styles pouring out his infatuation for this person in Adore You, to accepting the relationship is now nothing but fading memories in Fine Line, his album is a masterpiece that I’m sure will be nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys.In a year that has been completely chaotic, Golden’s music brought some much needed serotonin to his fans.
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annual Rare Beauty sales will go directly to the Rare Impact Fund,” Gomez told the media. “The Rare Impact Fund will help support the local, national and global organizations that have a direct impact on the well-being of Rare Beauty’s community, with a focus on underserved
communities.” Many fans have joined the Rare Beauty community in hopes to build their self-acceptance. To
and our own selves in a society focused on one
as the brand is inclusive, welcoming, and connected.
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all-English title track, and surpassed 500 million views on YouTube with over 20 million likes. The South Korean boy band, BTS, also known as Bangtan Sonyeondan or Beyond The Scene, consists of seven talented young men: RM (Kim Namjoon), Jin (Kim Seokjin), Suga (Min Yoongi), J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), Jimin (Park Jimin), V (Kim Taehyung) and Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook). This seven-member boy group has stolen the hearts of millions of fans all over the world with their charismatic onscreen dance moves to their down-to-earth personalities. In light of the coronavirus, BTS took note that the song was intended to bring com-
fort and energy to their fans. Some of the members also mentioned that they felt “powerless” and “frustrated” after dismantling their plans for a world tour due to the global pandemic. “‘Dynamite mines the bright, infectious sounds of disco to get its joyful energy across, sticking to the genre’s tradition of serving as a form of escapism when life gets hard. There are snapping handclaps that urge you to join in and hip-swaying rhythms ready-made ed British music journalism website, New Musical Express (NME). This world-renowned hit single was written by songwriter and producer David Stewart and co-writer Jessica Agombar. The lite-funk track set several streaming records within 24 hours of its release. “I made that song out of my bedroom in my parents’ house; I
Welcome to your adulting guide of how to properly mop. Now that you’ve made it to college you are most likely living on your own for and there are a few basic things you may have never done on your own before, such as mopping. but it’s necessary when moving in and moving out or occasionally once a month or just every few weeks if you like to keep a tidy clean house. You may need to invest in a mop if you haven’t already and if you don’t have one, a broom will also be necessary for this process. There are several market nowadays, and
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member getting his own chance to bust a move, eat a doughnut, or both. And then, just when you think you know what kind of song Dynamite is, there’s a key change, it’s triumphant,” stated MTV.
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studio with a big console,” David Stewart told RollingStone. “This is 12 years in the making, me in my bedroom just working.” Dynamite is an upbeat disco-pop track with funk and soul elements heavily inspired by the ’70s and ’80s. In the music video, the members are dressed in vintageinspired attire to match with the theme of their song. “The song itself is a blockbuster, not because
according to thespruce. com there are six categories/types of mops. The Flat Mop is the most common. It usually has a removable disposable or reusable pad that gets attached on to the base of the mop. If you have This is the mop type that as a college student myself would recommend. It’s thin and small which is great for small dorm closets and is effective and works quite well. To begin your mopping journey, you will designated area to get rid of big dust clumps, hair, crumbs and any other unmoppable things that may get in the way of your mopping experiished sweeping, it’s time
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The Texas A&M University - Kingsville cross country program ran in for the 2020 fall season. Both women and men competed Oct. 31 in San Angelo, Texas, at the Lone Star Conference Cross Country Championships. Due to the steady rise in COVID-19 cases across the country,
spectators and fans were not allowed on course grounds. Freshman recruit, Beyoncé Hernandez, led the women’s team with ing in a time of 24:47.77
said. “My teammates and I can agree that this meet was the most important.” “Of course, other meets mattered but this meet mattered most. I
“Our past meets were all stepping stones leading up to this moment, to this championship spite COVID-19, nothing changed,” Hernandez
the blue and gold. Now season alongside many of my teammates. Just another season we get to dominate together.” Melonie Thomas (Se-
guin, Texas) paced her ish at 25:11.36, while Haley Villalpando (Weslain 25:54.98. “I was nervous going into this championship meet,” Thomas said. “At the beginning of the season our team set goals for ourselves and being able to run this
was a bit of a worry. I am able to compete this fall. We got to overcome all adversity and crush all our goals, together.” Teammate Haley Villalpando agrees. was
You pect,” Villalpando said. “Our team did an excellent job of coming together as one and pushing through all obstacles. I am excited for the years that will follow as I will have plenty more seasons left to represent the blue and gold on the cross country course and on the indoor/outdoor -
Javelina Athletics Beyonce Hernandez starting off the race strong.
COVID-19 sets back Javelina athletics Blue and gold teams hold
adjust, we will pivot and be ready for our return to action, continue to communicate with position coaches and we will get through this together.”
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COVID-19 has continued to impact the lives of many people across the world. This stands true for the student-athletes of Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK). Head coaches are clearly disappointed with the cancellation of practices, but can only
football coach, said the uncertainties that follow the virus are alarming. “Out of an abundance of caution, administration has directed that the will shut down through Monday and quite possible longer due to the uncertainty of COVID-19. The team was ready to get going Saturday morning, but after receiving some information about symptoms related to COVID-19, the Javelina football team practice,” Salinas said. “We are ready to go but our players health and well-being are at the forefront of all decisions that are made regarding our football team. We must stay positive and
Dall continued. “I feel we’re dealing well, and we will be prepared to compete when the time comes. The adrenaline of not competing for so long of preparation once we
also saddened to put a hold on their practice schedule.
Coaches and athletes a part of Javelina basare also being held at a standstill, as both teams
come. “The
cancelling
of viously disappointing, but we’ve had a solid
precautions to remain COVID free. Tyrese Ross, freshman their team is anxious to
and the athletes have “Our men are willing to abide by all rules if it means getting to return said. “Overall, we just we’ll be ready to start competing on time in January,” Dall said. “I want to commend try athletes for being very diligent about doing the right things to stay healthy and allow us to continue to practice until this interruption. I’ve just been telling the athletes that this is an unusual year, and some unusual things are going to happen. We must roll with the punches ward the best we can. Everyone is in the same boat around the country only ones dealing with these things.”
year will throw at us. It is important for everyone to push through no matter what.” Several athletes understand the guidelines set in place are in the best interest of their safety and health. vaulter, said she is nervous for the spring. season can only be discussed. We can only hope for the best, but prepare for the worst,” Chaz said. Practicing schedules and scrimmages may be allowed to resume withpending the approval of the athletic administration.
challenging.
teammates.” The Javelinas totaled 324 points with an average time of 26:14.08 to earn the 12th-best spot, while DBU won the competition with a score
Javelina Athletics Reyes Rodriguez running solo on the course.
of 25. On the men’s side, junior Reyes Rodriguez (La Feria, Texas) led the way with a 76th-place “Our team has been training for quite some time now. We anticipated this championship meet for a very long time,” Reyes said. “Both our men and women could hardly wait to get after it on the course. It
see the light of the championship meet this season.” The meet champion for the men was West Texas A&M who boasted a score of 31 points. Both men and women representing the blue despite the struggles COVID-19 brought all season. The Javelinas will now ning in January.
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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances.” Our Opinion
Election Day Jitters
End of Election Day
Nov. 3 approaches, Fa-
right?
Tomorrow marks the climactic end to a period marred by chaos, COVID and political dissonance. Though chaos and COVID are bound to endure, the American populace has an opportunity to begin the reduction of our current political divide. Walking outside of Bishop-Turner Hall, a Biden ing views amongst students is clear, but the heated debates of who will be a better leader for our country will soon come to an end. Change is coming no matter who wins this presidential election. Change will be prevalent the
tock down to Election Day. The thought of that d a y nearing makes me sick and shiv!"#$%&''" er; it can (")*$+",,% !"#$%&"% go either way. We are all living through this historical moment, watching and waiting to see the outcome. it,” I was told when admitting that this Election
to worry? Depending on the outcome, I do not believe this country will be the same. Depending on the outcome, how will people react? Violently? Depending on the outcome, how will my future be impacted? How will my family, community, friends and everyone I know and
able to take the back seat
Will I and others who share the same beliefs
outcome, change is coming, and we will have to brace ourselves for it. I believe that no matter who wins the election, chaos will ensue, and possible senseless violence will raid our streets. Our country, so divided into two parties, will continue to struggle to er. We thought 2020 was a bad year, who knows
for what we think is
The clock is ticking,
David and Goliath ready themselves for the brawl. But which is David, and which is Goliath? I have my own idea as to who is who, as I am sure you do as well. No matter what your view is, never let hate
and ego. No matter the outcome, maintain your sanity and rationality. And no
come with whichever candidate becomes the you believe in and remain vigilant.
morning of Nov. 4 when America wakes with hope
The future of my healthcare
of a better tomorrow. But as a country how do we move forward if we are divided by parties? Whatever the outcome on election day, political signs will be taken down, neighbors with opposing views will still be neighbors, and the country
America lies within our vote. Each candidate brings a wide variety of changes geared to where they would like to see this country. Health care, marriage equality, economic ram-
the pressing environmental issues faced by this
tion. In Kleberg County there has been an increase tion will make history. With an ongoing pandemic
Care Act allows those on
their
health care plan. I think this aspect of Obama Care is o v e r looked by those who blindly
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to destroy the program bringing in his own alleged heath care that he has yet to release any details on. As a 20-year-old college student, I get to stay care plan and I am very grateful for that. I am lucky my parents are able to support me in
that aspect of life. If president Trump is re-elected, he will repeal the act and leave several million Americans unable to afford health care and I am apart of that number. I am fortunate to have not had any major illnesses as a child because up unCare Act, I was not insured. You may think that its awful that my parents to have me on some type of insurance plan, but I do not see it that way. My parents have provided me with almost everything I have ever wanted in life, so how could I be upset that for the majority of my life I health care aspect. Health care in America
are many people who Obama Care provides health security with affordable health insurance, even if it is still costly, he made it more realistic for the families who live paycheck to paycheck. I am grateful Act, and I worry that the future of the United hands who, with his newly sworn in supreme court member, plans to abolish the act. If Trump is re-elected, he will repeal the Affordable Care Act and no longer be allowed to surance and will have to seek their own coverage.
College students working part-time, minimum wage jobs while trying to
themselves food and shelter will not be able to
care. Part-time employees to my knowledge will have no chance to receive health care form their company or place of employment. We, the low wage-earning college students, would lose our health care and our health priority. Do not be blind to what repealing
means. This election will have either provided us health security or put our health on the line. Did you choose the right candidate to endorse and do you think your health care is secure?
the number increased by at least a million votes. The increase of votes since the last election emphasizes what is at stake if a certain candidate were to win. The United States is a country divided by parties, but united in the fact that we are Americans
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has been decided, know that there will be change. Know it is a decision we all have to live with. Know that you can decide to wake up and live in division, or you can decide to wake up and adopt a spirit of unity. Come Wednesday morning, there will be a winning side and losing side. Despite what camp you
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these situations. Day two presentations began with Clayton Wolf, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, taking on the hot-button issue of Chronic Wasting Disease. Wolf cleared the air of many myths regarding CWD and did his best to ease the paranoia of worried parties. TAMUK’s very own Dr. Fidel Hernandez, Endowed Professor of Quail Research, offered “new insights, advanced the understanding of population dynamics and shed of management on wild quail populations.” Another TAMUK leader, Endowed Director of Wildlife Research Dr. David Hewitt, discussed the
impacts of hotly debated management practices such as genetic management (culling) and supplementation. CKWRI studies these management practices extensively hoping to provide essential insights into these practices. Carter Smith, executive director of TPWD, bookended the symposium with a lesson on how attendees could combine their own personal, anecdotal experiences with the information provided by symposium presenters to enhance the social, environmental and economic success of their respective operations. Past and on-going wildlife research studies conducted by CKWRI and their partners can be found online at www.ckwri.tamuk.edu.
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editor and publisher for the Jim Hogg County Enterprise in Hebbronville, Texas. Chapa taught Flores a lot about writing which later on inspired his Textbook Hispanics in the Media and his upcoming book Cuentos Tejanos; Tales of the Wild Horse Desert. The book is semi-autobiographical, some chapters are mainly about Flores’ life and others are about his family’s life going from the 1700s to the 21st century. He begins with his family from the 1700s and begins to explain their history and how they got where they are now. He also writes about
some of his cherished memories from his younger days. “It’s important for my family to know but also it’s a story of all Texas families,” Flores said. “The story needs to be told and people need to know.” He feels like the experiences that he had in the Mexican culture growing up are not as common anymore now that so much time has passed. For example, the curanderos, which are faith healers. They cure individuals of such things as “susto” which Flores experienced when he was younger on a daily basis. Curanderos are not really talked about or even used anymore. He also talks about
the Chicano Civil Rights Movement in which he participated. He and his classmates participated in walk outs and took over College Hall at Kingsville. “We were trying to make people understand that we had our own lifestyle. That we did go visit the Virgen de San Juan in the Valley, we did go visit San Pedro in Falfurrias, that we did try to go to college when we weren’t allowed to do things,” Flores said. Although this is the story about the Flores family, these stories can be related to any other South Texas families. It is important to keep talking about the past. The cover of this book
was created by former TAMUK art professor Santa Barraza. Flores asked if she would use artwork of the Malinche, which Flores de-
Mestizo.” Barraza painted La Malinche on a 10 by 12 in retablo in 1991. “It’s an honor that Dr. Flores chose my work for the cover of his book. I think the image of la Malinche is very appropriate. La Malinche represents the hybridization of two cultures, such as in South Texas. “My work is about the land, the people, and the well with the book,” Barraza said.