NEWS 2008

Anderson News 04.29.08 Dean Anderson dies after brief battle with cancer Staff Reports: Acting Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Trudy Anderson, Ph.D., died Tuesday, April 22 in Corpus Christi following a brief battle with cancer. Online Billing Students asked to vacate More than 600 students to walk stage at TAMUK State law makers consider name change

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Campus News 04.29.08 The South Texan Gets New Editor 2008-2009 Juan Carlos Reyes, senior communications major of Corpus Christi has been awarded the position on editor-in-chief of The South Texan student newspaper for Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Finals Schedule TAMUK goes green for Earth Day The South Texan has new award-winning website Chancellor hosts meeting to promote transparency fot TAMU System Associate President for Support Services retires Geyne named new student government president University Police add two new cars to new cars to their fleet Reyes

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Ben Damian / Special to The South Texan Area officials covered the area searching for the suspected illegal immigrants News 04.22.08 Campus Lock-down Students stay put during threat: A routine traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon led to a three-hour campus lock-down. Alumni organize petition for A&I name change Graduate students killed in shooting Miss TAMUK, runner-up moving past controversy

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Campus News 04.22.08 Advertising team surprises foes in AAF competition in Dallas DALLAS - Members of the COMM 4306 Advanced Advertising class, the Graphic Arts Club and the Javelina Press Club participated in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, April 16-19. Alert system put to use for real campus emergency Norwine delivers faculty lecture on student attitudes, values Students can vote for SGA candidates online via MyGroups Campus Lock-down students respond Veronica Arrellano / Special to The South Texan

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Keiona Ausbie / The South Texan Cancer survivor, Rosita Pruneda, waits by her luminaria for the Luminaria Ceremony to begin Friday, April 11 at the Relay for Life celebration. News 04.15.08 Coming together for a cause Relay for Life brings survivors, organizations together to fight cance: Texas A & M University-Kingsville’s University Blvd. was lit up with the names of cancer survivors and victims. Relay for Life brought in many participants this year. This was the fifth time TAMUK was the site for the event. Name Change controversy continues to stir emotions A&M-CC engineering school may be a threat to TAMUK Pharmacy professor burial this week

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Campus News 04.15.08 Department of State Health Services releases 2006 STD Statistics The Texas Department of State Health Services has released the statistics on sexually transmitted diseases for 2006, the last year which all available data has been studied. The data is divided into public health regions, then by counties. Music in his roots, blood Spirituality important to university students Ask him anything, he will have an answer Courtesy of Google Images

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Online Exclusives

After the Chavez march: The Talk After The Walk04.04.08

By Robert Peña

Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts 04.03.08

By Robert Peña

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Chavez Cesar Chavez's legacy lives on News 04.01.08 Cavazos brings national perspective to campus Former Secretary of Education Dr. Lauro Cavazos credits most of his life lessons from his parents and from growing up on King Ranch. Cesar Chavez's Legacy lives on: TAMUK Pre-law Society, American Democracy Chapter sponsor march to honor Hispanic Leader System Center gets new executive director

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Campus News 04.01.08 Student expelled from TAMUK after reported terroristic threat, plagiarism A Texas A&M-Kingsville graduate student has filed a suit against the university after being found guilty of plagiaris, and allegedly making terroristic threats. Clayton farewell presentation about university goals Cultural writer inspires young writers with workshop Annual Women's Leadership Banquet honors three more Courtesy of Roberto Cordova Vela. Ph.D. /TAMUK Carmen Tafolla gave a writer’s workshop on March 6 in which students read poems and got reaction and help from Tafolla. Tafolla has written five books of poetry as well as non-fiction, screenplays, short stories, articles and children's works.

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Breaking News 03.14.08 Terroristic Threats By Jaime Gonzalez: A Texas A&M-Kingsville graduate student has filed a suit against the university after being found guilty of plagiarism and making terroristic threats.

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Campus News 03.11.08 Mariachi lecture, concert thrills audience Master harpist Julio Martinez explains history, significance of mariachi: Julio Martinez, the harpist for the world-renowned Mariachi Vargas, visited Texas A&M University-Kingsville to give a presentation on the history and importance of mariachi music, Friday, March 7, at the Little Theater. Juarez to host university's President's Legacy Ball for last time Rios Ybarra defeats Escobar in District 43 election Sorority sponsors annual candlelight vigil to support awareness of eating disorders Javier R. Quitanilla / The South Texan Julio Martinez, harpist for Mariachi Vargas, visited Texas A&M University-Kingsville to present on the history and importance of mariachi music.

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Javier R. Quintanilla / The South Texan Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Mariachi Javelina performed Saturday, March 8 in Corpus Christi as part of a performance by world renowned Mariachi Vargas News 03.11.08 Mariachi Javelina opens for legendary Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan TAMUK students help promote culture through music: CORPUS CHRISTI -Mariachi Javelina was one of several mariachi groups from across Texas to open for Mexico’s Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Saturday during the Coastal Bend Area Mariachi Festival. Dean of Arts and Sciences name as acting provost Anglers Club, others volunteer at annual beach clean up Student found innocent after terroristic threat Orientation leaders needed for Hoggie Days Students impressed with portrayal of humorous characters at bilingual conference

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News 03.04.08 South Texas region gets another visit from potential First Gentleman CORPUS CHRISTI - Hundreds of Hillary Clinton supporter’s and the sounds of Mariachis greeted the former president Bill Clinton for his second visit to Corpus Christi while campaigning on behalf of his wife, Monday, March 3. Crisis management system to be tested March 6 TAMUK Alumni, Eva Longoria Parker, endorses Hillary Clinton University’s Office of Publications wins five Addy awards Kingsville professor, artist receives Women’s Caucus Lifetime Award in the Visual Arts TAMUK welcomes Mariachi Vargas’ Master Harpist, Julio Martinez Edwin Vaquez / The South Texan

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Keiona E. Ausbie/ The South Texan Community News 02.26.08 Obama makes splash by the Corpus Christi Bay CORPUS CHRISTI - Whether they were chanting “Yes we can!” or “Si se puede!”, the Obama Rally for Change at the American Bank Center Feb. 22 was an event that impacted many people, whether they were white, black, young or old.

Texas Primary 02.26.08 The South Texan Staff endorsements... for the March 4 Texas primary Graphic Catherine Myers / The South Texan

News 02.26.08 Obama mania hits South Texas Barack and Roll: CORPUS CHRISTI - The crowd of more than 6,000 people at the American Bank Center roared with excitement and cheered “Yes We Can” as Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama took the stage at a rally held Friday, Feb. 22. Students discuss qualities for TAMUK leader Kennedy visits area, supports Obama Bill Cinton stumps for Hillary as March 4 Texas primary nears System starts president search Candlelight vigil held in memory of lives lost at NIU Keiona E. Ausbie / The South Texan

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Catherine Myers / The South Texan Community News 02.19.08 Community reacts to Clinton visit Mixed reactions amongst those who attended : ROBSTOWN - When 77-year-old Betty Brandesky first walked into the Robstown Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds for Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign rally Feb. 13, she came armed with an orange sign and freedom of speech.

News 02.19.08 Juarez to step dow as president Texas A&M Kingsville President Dr. Rumaldo Juárez announced Feb. 13 he will step down from the presidency in order to assume the position of associate vice president for research and graduate studies. Hillary visits South Texas State representative denies accusations made by opponent after forum held at TAMUK campus Immigration big issue at rally in McAllen Juan Carlos Reyes / The South Texan

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Campus News 02.12.08 Trombones de Costa Rica to perform at university Internationally renowned trombone ensemble, Trombones de Costa Rica, is scheduled to perform at Jones Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Speed-dating event brings awareness to gay, lesbian community on campus Courtesy of trombonesdecoastarica.com

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News 02.12.08 'H is for Home Run' One of Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s former baseball players is now playing a role for a good cause - literacy. Alumna takes over as director of Alumni Affairs District Rotary Clubs, university team up to provide scholarships for math, science, engineering students University ready to Jav-A-Palooza SGA senators present bill for more office space Used by Permission / Rockford Regiter Star

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News 02.05.08 Art with a Flair Alumna Carmen Lomas Garza shares artistic vision with students. New Rec Center now in early stages of planning $28 increase coming next fall Kay Clayton 20 years at TAMUK "Earache Treatment" by Carmen Lomas Garza

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Campus News 02.05.08 Superbowl of art Alumni art students from Texas A&I and Texas A&M University-Kingsville returned this weekend for a reception honoring the artwork of those who participated. Perri named new director of Finacial Aid Critical Review: Sleeping Beauty should stay sleeping University, Kingsville Community celebrates Ranching Heritage Days Sabrina Salinas / The South Texan

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News 01.29.08 Javelinas visit Taj Mahal For five TAMUK students, the interactive learning experience of actually spending two weeks in India during the Winter break was unforgettable. Martin Luther King Day Students to have opportunity to weigh-in on proposed fee increases for university Clayton to accept position at TWU in Denton Photo Courtesy of J.R. Quintanilla Five students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville traveled to India for two weeks.

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Campus News 01.29.08 Professors pen book on ST weather One Texas A&M University-Kingsville professor saw his seven-year long project on climate change and environmental awareness in South Texas realized with the publication of a new book and book signing at the Barnes and Noble bookstore , Jan. 24. Alumni honor two TAMUK professors Cheering for $cholarship$ In Memoriam Roberta Flores / The South Texan

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