The Rising Cost of tuition in Texas
COASTAL AND MARINE SYSTEM SCIENCE PROGRAM
Story by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a reputation as one of the nation’s greatest universities by the sea, which surely must mean that it possesses some of the most impressive and effective programs and classes dedicated to educating any and all that are interested in learning more about our planet’s only ocean and ways we can continue to preserve it.
SOLAR ECLIPSE IN CORPUS CHRISTI
Story, Photo, and Translation by Victoria Escobedo
On April 8, 2024, the North American continent experienced a total solar eclipse, the first since 2017. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun align in a position where the moon blocks out the sun…
THE RISING COST OF COLLEGE TUITION IN TEXAS
Story by Jacob Schirmer | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
For the 2024–2025 academic year, tuition fees—among other costs associated with universities—are projected to rise across various institutions in Texas, including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. This overall increase will apply to both residential and non-residential students attending universities…
COMM AND MEDIA WEEK
Story by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Isabella Hernandez Betancur
During the week of April 9 – 12, TAMUCC hosted the annual Communications and Media Week, in which students, graduated alumni, and teachers all come together and discuss anything and everything there is to do with how communications and media have impacted their lives…
INCREASED POPULARITY IN SHOPPING SECOND HAND
Story and Photos by Giovanna Triguis | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
A new trend is in, and it is shopping second hand. According to an online resale platform, ThredUp’s resale report, the global secondhand market is set to nearly double in 2024 from just 2020. With over 40 vintage and thrift stores in Corpus Christi, residents are surrounded by several options when it comes to shopping second hand.
FESTIVAL DEL MARIACHI
Story, Photos and Translation by Victoria Escobedo
On April 3, 2024, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Performing Arts Center kicked off its 4th-annual Festival del Mariachi, a four-daylong festival honoring a rich and colorful tradition from Mexico.
The performances started Wednesday night at 6 p.m. with TAMUCC’s own mariachi, Mariachi de la Isla, and Alcorta’s Folklórico Diamante. Thursday featured the Corpus Christi Chorale, and on Friday, Mariachi Mariposas performed…
CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TIPS FOR CAMPUSSAFETY
Story and Photo by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Isabella Hernandez Betancur
The city of Corpus Christi possesses one of the highest crime rates in the nation, approximately 1.6 times higher than over 90 % of American cities, according to City-Data.com. Therefore, the importance of Islanders taking immense care of both each other and themselves is extremely…
THE SALTY SEAGULL GRAND OPENING
Story, Photos, and Translation by Victoria Escobedo
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi recently welcomed a new dining experience called The Salty Seagull which offers sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Located in direct connection to the Mary and Jeff Bell Library, The Salty Seagull hosted its grand opening on February 28th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The grand opening featured a mural art giveaway, free merch, and free samples…
THE LIGHTING OF THE “I” FOR ISLANDER HOMECOMING WEEK
Story and Photo by Giovanna Triguis | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
The annual Lighting of the “I” ceremony took place on Friday, March 1, 2024 on the East Lawn as part of Islander Homecoming Week. The event included photo opportunities, cheer and dance performances, a DJ, the men and women’s basketball teams, light up leis, and so much more…
STUDENT ARTISTS UNITE AT THE ART WALK
Story and Photos by Giovanna Triguis | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
Every first Friday of the month, the Student Art Association (SAA) sells student artwork. In hopes of getting student-artist’s names’ and work out into the public, the club works to promote young artists. The club sells a variety of artwork from students including stickers, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, prints, and more…
ISLANDERS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER NCAA TOURNAMENT ADVANCEMENT
Story and Photos by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Isabella Hernandez Betancur
Our Lady Islander Basketball team has done it again, absolutely conquering the Southland Conference through defeating Lamar University in a close 68-61 game…
LARGEST TEXAS WILDFIRES IN HISTORY ACCORDING TO TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
Story by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Rodolfo Fabela
Wildfires have burned a large area of land in Texas, destroying ecosystems, infrastructure and homes, totalling in at a staggering 1,255,726 acres combined of a smoldering aftermath. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, the Windy Deuce Fire, and the Grape Vine Creek Fire, which are all considered the biggest and most destructive…
LADIES NIGHT AT THE BAR
Story by Zoë Smith | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Fitness and Wellness Department presents their second Ladies Night at the Bar event, an event inspired by Women’s History Month to encourage and educate women on health and fitness. Women’s History Month is celebrated annually in March to bring awareness and education of women across the United States. The university, along with many organizations, will be hosting various events to celebrate throughout the month of March…
OVER 30 SOUTH TEXAS EARTHQUAKES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN FEBRUARY
Story by Zoe Smith | Translation by Victoria Escobedo | Photo by Issac Huerta
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake trembled from San Antonio to Austin on February 17, causing people to potentially wake up to a slight shake in the middle of the night. People may not have been sure that they had just experienced an earthquake. Although the earthquake was the largest on record for the month…
YOU CAN CREATE AT THE I-CREATE LAB
Story and Photo by Kayla Brotherton | Translation by Rodolfo Fabela
Joe Skinner is a graduate student in his thesis year seeking a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts, and also works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in printmaking at TAMU-CC. Skinner is currently preparing for his thesis show that will take place in the Weil Gallery on April 25. While making the pieces for his show, the facilities available at the I-Create Lab…
PLANS APPROVED FOR NEW ARTS AND MEDIA BUILDING
Story by Giovanna Triguis | Translation by Isabella Betancur
After years in the making, TAMU-CC prepares to schedule the groundbreaking for the new state-of-the-art Arts and Media building. During a meeting on February 8, the Texas A&M Board of Regents gave their stamp of approval to the building plans. The building is planned to be completed in Spring 2026, with the hopes of hosting classes by Fall 2026. The new facility will be a much needed improvement to the current Center for the Arts…
FOIL, SABRE OR ÉPÉE? FIND OUT AT THE FENCING LEAGUE
Story by Kellie Heron | Translation by Rodolfo Fabela | Photos by Adelena Vera
Inside the Dugan Wellness Center, one of the gyms transforms into an arena where two opponents with a sword in hand stand equilateral distance apart staring each other down, for a duel is a-bout[1] to commence. Each is wearing a helmet in the form of a dark metal strainer and is covered in white from shoulder-to-toe with an electrical wire attached to the jacket holding the fate of each competitor…
ISLANDER BASEBALL TEAM’S CALLINGCARD: ‘CAN WE OUT-HIT THE OTHER TEAM?
Story by Sam Kunkle | Photos by Kyra Blundell | Translation by Victoria Escobedo
The surmounting success of the Islander’s Baseball team is becoming evident as the team has been constantly on the rise, collecting victory after victory…
ISLANDER MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS KEEP THEIR EYES ON THE ULTIMATE PRIZE
Story by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Victoria Escobedo | Photos by Kyra Blundell
Basketball season has begun to ramp up this month as the Men and Women’s Basketball teams continue to keep their eyes on the ultimate prize of becoming the Southwest Conference Champions…
LOCAL BANDS FIND THE CORPUS CHRISTI MUSIC SCENE TO BE PRETTY COLLABORATIVE
Story and Photo by Kayla Brotherton | Translation by Rodolfo Fabela
The downtown Corpus Christi area is currently a hot spot for local bands and the music scene, covering a multitude of genres and spotlighting many different bands, including DOWNHILL and Los Tiburones, both of which have members who attend TAMUCC. Diego Molina and John Rocky Esquivel are performance majors here at TAMUCC…
UDP: TOP TEN WAYS STUDENTS CAN STAY SAFE ON CAMPUS
Story by Sam Kunkle | Translation by Victoria Escobedo | Photo by Giovanna Triguis
1: Be aware of your surroundings.
Paying attention to where you are, the people you’re with, and any substances that are present can often be big factors when deciding whether or not you feel safe.
2: Be careful of the things you post online.
To ensure it doesn’t become harmful, be selfaware and thoughtful about what you post and share online…