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THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011
VOLUME 22, ISSUE 18
Skin cancer, other diseases linger in the sun
Students encouraged to be aware of outdoor dangers
ANDREA AMAYA
news editor
As summer is reaching its
peak, most students are
heading to the beach to spend
time under the sun tanning or just to hang
out; but when does having “fun under the
sun” become too much exposure to it?
For many years studies have revealed
that too much sun can not only cause skin
cancer but may also make people more prone
to developing other types of cancer.
According to SkinCancer.org, “one in five
Americans will develop skin cancer in the
course of a lifetime and that up to 90 percent
of the visible changes commonly attributed
to aging are caused by the sun.”
“I make sure to use 50 to 85 [SPF]
sunscreen every time,” said biochemistry
student Meaghan Purnell. “I also make sure
to drink plenty of water and wear a hat.”
There are two types of ultraviolet rays
that come from the sun that are harmful, UVB
rays, which are the kind that causes sunburn
and skin cancer and UVA rays that cause skin
to tan, wrinkles and also contributes to skin
cancer.
UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m.
and 4 p.m. and can cause complications with
the immune system, eyes, cause premature
aging, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
“I never get out of my house with out
sunscreen and protective clothing,” said
business student Marlina Ismanto. “I know all
the consequences of sun exposure and I take
them very serious.”
For more information about skin cancer
and staying safe outdoors visit
SkinCancer.org
University theatre
presents ‘Alice in
Wonderland’
Proceeds from show to
benefit University Theatre
Scholarship Fund
STAFF REPORTS university news
JEFF JANKO university photographer
Admissions Counselor, Russell Wagner (left) gives visitors information about the university during a tour of the campus.
University welcomes new students
during summer orientation sessions
Students tour campus, register for fall classes
KATHLEEN RAMIREZ
reporter
On July 14 and 15, Texas A&M
University-Corpus
Christi’s
Office of New Student
Programs hosted the third orientation session
of the summer with 265 future students in
attendance.
Orientation lasts two days and is
designed to help make the transition from
high school to college an easy one for both
the student and their parents by providing
them both with helpful and useful information
regarding college.
For the Gottschalk family, attending first
year orientations isn’t new to them having
already been to an orientation for St. Mary’s
University in San Antonio.
The Gottschalk’s son, William found
the orientation session to be a positive
experience.
“It’s pretty cool, really relaxed, and
helpful,” said Gottshalk. “I’m learning a lot on
the first day and the staff is real[ly] friendly
and ready to help.”
The first day of orientation mostly
involves completing paperwork and squaring
away details to get set up for college life,
as well as Island Fair where the students
are exposed to various clubs and student
organizations on campus.
The second day is reserved for campus
tours, breakout information sessions and
registering for classes.
“It’s a lot of paperwork, but things are
going smoothly,” said future student Miranda
Montemayor.
Features of A&M-Corpus Christi
orientation include getting students set
up with a bank account, mailbox, their
SandDollar$ card, registered for classes,
completing housing applications if needed, a
tour of the campus and instructions on how
to use various important A&M-Corpus Christi
services such as S.A.I.L. and Islander e-mail
accounts.
In addition to the Admission Counselors,
student workers and other staff members
from the Office of New Student Programs,
orientations would not be possible without
the help of orientation leaders.
Orientation leaders are students of
A&M-Corpus Christi who volunteer their
summer and receive training and knowledge
that enables them to provide the necessary
service to the students and their families
during orientation.
“Overall it’s very organized and wellplanned out,” said future student John
Yanker.
The timeless children’s fantasy “Alice in
Wonderland” with its far-out cast of talking
animals, wicked knights and queens and other
characters will come to life on Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi’s Performing Arts
Center stage from Thursday, Aug. 4, through
Saturday, Aug. 6.
The second Summer Show for Youth
is presented by the University Theatre.
Performances are Thursday at 10 a.m. and 7
p.m.; Friday at 7 p.m.; and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Based on the classic novel by Lewis Carroll,
the play follows Alice as she goes through
the looking glass and down a rabbit hole into
a bizarre world where she encounters a cast
of peculiar characters including the Queen
of Hearts, the March Hare, Cheshire Cat,
White Rabbit, Tweedledee, Tweedledum, and
the Jabberwock. Alice journeys through this
Wonderland, trying to fathom the meaning of
her strange experiences.
The play is directed by Kelly Russell,
associate professor of theatre. Proceeds benefit
the University Theatre Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are $10 for adults; $7.50 for children
10 and younger; and $6.50 for groups of 10
or more. Tickets may be purchased at Theatre.
TAMUCC.EDU. For group sales of 10 or more,
contact Olivia Ross at 361.825.3756. For more
information, call the University Theatre box
office at 361.825.5800.
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July 21, 2011
FROM THE COVER/NEWS
Greek of the Week
Lambda Theta Alpha
ANDREA AMAYA
news editor
Unity, love and respect have
been the principles followed
by Lambda Theta Alpha since it
was founded in 1975 at Kean University-New
Jersey. Lambda Theta Alpha has been recognized as the first Latin based sorority in the
nation, representing the universal woman.
The Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha was founded in the spring of 2002 by four students,
Raquel Ramos, Jessette Aleman, Melissa Licona and Josephine Corpus.
“Joining LTA was one of the best decisions I have ever made,” said member Melissa
Reyes. “You don’t just gain friends you gain
Sisters.”
The Lambda Theta Alpha chapter has
been active with the campus activities such as
E.D.G.E.’s Big Event and the Annual Step and
Stroll Show. The chapter is involved with the
community as well, volunteering at the Gulf
Coast Humane Society and the Food Bank of
Corpus Christi and participating in Adopt-ABeach cleanups.
Lambda Theta Alpha also has been working with their philanthropy to increase Alzheimer awareness and locally supporting the
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Through LTA I have become a part of
something much bigger than myself,” said
Vice President, Christina Ellard. “I have become a part of a sisterhood that strives to excel academically and serve the community.”
The sorority is a non-exclusionary organization, and while defined as a Latin sorority, they welcome everyone. The interested
girls will meet with the sisters and interests
to know more about the history, principles,
goals and traditions.
“When people ask why I have joined LTA
I tell them that I wanted real friends, friends
that will be by your side through thick and
thin, friends that would be loyal to you, and
Photo courtesy of Christina Ellard
friends whom you could grow with,” said
Reyes.
For more information visit LTA.TAMUCC.
edu.
University’s Unmanned Aerial
Systems Initiative authorized
to fly in national airspace
Technology applications include border
security and hurricane monitoring
STAFF REPORTS university news
The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Initiative
at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has
received a Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Certification Authorization to fly RS-16
unmanned aircraft into national air space.
The air space, which encompasses
approximately 500 square miles, is
unprecedented in size and versatility. The
authorized area reaches several miles into
the Gulf of Mexico and covers 39 miles of
the Padre Island National Seashore and a
substantial portion of the Laguna Madre
intracoastal waterway.
Practical UAS applications include wildlife
inventory, border security, hurricane research
and monitoring, detection and tracking of
harmful algae blooms, situational awareness
for incident response, and numerous others.
Flights will be made using RS-16
unmanned Tier II systems with 13-foot
wingspans that are capable of staying aloft for
STAFF
JEANETTE SCARSDALE editor-in-chief
JOSE MARTINEZ managing editor
ALLEN HOYE advertising manager
GERALD JOHNSON advertising assistant
CHRISTINA MARTINEZ layout editor
ANDREA AMAYA news editor
DAKOTAH HICOCK features editor
MIKE HENNEBERGER entertainment editor
JOSHUA SANCHEZ sports editor
ALEXIS DELEON reporter
CATRINA ESPINOSA reporter
KATHLEEN RAMIREZ reporter
HILLARY VALLEJO photographer
ZACHARY ZARDER photographer
ASHTYN ELIZONDO distribution manager
H. LINCOLN WALBURN advisor
12-16 hours and include video,
mapping,
communications
relay and advanced video
telemetry capabilities. The
aircraft will be provided by
American Aerospace Advisors
Photo courtesy of TAMUCC.edu
Incorporated, a UAS operator and leader in developing The RS-16 unmanned aircraft has been authorized by the FAA to fly in a 500-square-mile air space
processes for the use of that reaches into the Gulf of Mexico and covers 39 miles of the Padre Island National Seashore.
unmanned aircraft.
capability provides an excellent opportunity technology.
“The UAS capability directly benefits
for students, faculty and staff to pursue
“The University recently finalized a
the program in geospatial computing and
interdisciplinary research in areas important Memorandum of Understanding with the San
significantly advances the University’s
to our region.”
Diego State University Viz Center,” pointed
competitiveness
for
federally-funded
The FAA authorization, which is one of
out Flavius Killebrew, president of A&Mresearch,” said James A. Ochoa, director of
only 15 held by universities in the United Corpus Christi. “They are one of the nation’s
the UAS initiative. “In addition, this capability
States, includes both day and night flights. leaders in geospatial data processing and
enables the university to serve as a leader in
It also represents a major advance in visualization, which emphasizes collaboration
UAS technology training and education at
the capability for academic research and in the application of unmanned system
both the state and national level.”
education through collaboration with technologies for Earth sciences, incident and
L.D. Chen, associate dean of Engineering
other major institutions working with the disaster response, and security.”
and Computing Sciences, added “The UAS
Letter from the Editor
Dear Staff and Students,
This is our last issue of the summer and it came and went quickly.
For the next month, the staff will be working to plan our “Guide to the
Island,” a 16-page issue geared toward new students to the university.
Last August was our first time putting that issue together and it has
given us a good foundation to build off. The issue will focus on what’s
new at the university, in addition to helpful information for freshmen
and transfer students. If there’s something you want to know more
about or want us to include in the guide, let us know. Send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Sincerely,
Jeanette Scarsdale
Editor-in-Chief
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OPINIONS
“LIFE
LETTERS
TO
THE
EDITOR
CHAT”
ALLEN HOYE
advertising assistant
Everyone has a moment in
their life where they find themselves at a
crossroads. Whether it has happened to
you already or is upon you in the coming
years, one thing is certain, it can drive
you crazy.
Right now I am in Bremerton, Wash.
completing a journalism internship for
the Scripps Howard Foundation. I’ve
already passed the halfway mark and
have experienced an abundance of ups
and downs.
This experience wasn’t at all as I
planned it, then again things never
go as planned. I always thought my
writing resulted in a good final product.
However, after being exposed to real
life journalism where people live, eat
and sleep news, I’m not too sure it’s
my cup of tea. It hasn’t been depraved
though; I’ve found refuge in arts and
entertainment. It has somewhat helped
me keep my writing sanity. Every time
I’ve been assigned an entertainment
story I’ve tended to favor it and put
more work into it than others (don’t tell
my editor).
The issue here though is that I’ve
realized journalism is not something I
would like to pursue as a career. Maybe
freelancing in the entertainment field
could be an option. The biggest concern
I have is figuring out where to go from
here. Graduation is right around the
corner and all of a sudden I find myself
reevaluating everything.
I even told myself, “Hey self, if
this doesn’t work out then you’ve got
backups, no problem.”
That seems to be out the door as well.
As many seniors prepare to face the
harsh world of life after college, it sneaks
up on us, or has in my case at least.
Having one more semester to figure
out what I’m going to do with my life
seems like only mere seconds. It’s like in
basketball when the game is on the line
and the ball is in your hands. What are
you going to do with it?
That’s where I am. The ball is in my
court, as it is for the rest of the seniors,
but the direction we take can have life
altering consequences or benefits.
One thing I’ve taken from my time in
Washington so far revolves around
practice. Not a game, practice.
With practice comes experience.
Although I may not want to pursue this
journalism career path to full capacity,
the experience has helped me grow as a
person. That includes everything I have
dealt with from my writing progression,
to being away from Texas and dealing
with a mind blowing living situation.
Whatever situation you are in at
the moment, as a senior my advice is
to embrace it and take it for what its
worth. The position we are in only comes
around once. Why not capitalize on it?
Take charge of your situation and enjoy
every moment you have and try not to
get caught up.
OUT SOURCED LABOR AND
LOWERING STANDARDS
FOR APPLE INC.
Companies that outsource their work to
other countries are not only overlooking
the economic strain this places on
workers whose jobs they outsource, but
they are also contributing to the poor and
miserable working conditions created by
these outsourced jobs in undeveloped
countries. A unique aspect of work in
America is the right to labor unions
which protect one’s rights as a worker.
Through labor unions, workers can push
for better working conditions, fair pay
TAKING A STAND
ON GREENS
Evil corporations are still destroying
our country! Just like major companies
poisoned our economy, other companies
are poisoning our food with little
government oversight. Over the past
couple of years, we have heard from
magazines such as Men’s Health that
our city is the fattest in the nation. This
assertion may seem astounding, but
it pales in comparison to what’s really
going on nationwide. The company that
PLAYING CARDS WITH
AMERICA’S MONEY
Many are clueless about America’s
financial crisis. Where is your money in
our economy that holds many money
management issues? Our hard earned
money is being gambled away by those
on Wall Street. This misuse of money
includes making risky investments,
extreme executive bonuses and ridiculous
bank bailouts. These “banksters” gamble
and overall avoid abuse from powerful
corporations. Workers in less developed
countries do not have this right, so when
companies send their work overseas
they are essentially turning a blind eye
to the fact that they are furthering these
corporative abuses. Worse yet, these
companies count on such abuses. Were
these workers treated fairly in terms of
pay, companies would not have a reason
to outsource. So the question arises; how
much blood for profit? Manufacturing
sectors of Apple Computer Inc. that have
been outsourced to China experience
frequent suicides among employees due
to their long hours that yield little pay and
no benefit. Would a company like Apple
go under if they did not outsource labor?
Paying 51 cents per hour in contrast to
the average $7.75 of minimum wage is
such a drastic difference that it seems
absurd to think that companies would
not consider paying at least half the
U.S. standard. Simply decreasing the
overhead of wages by half would still
be a significant increase, but instead
Apple factories in China are considering
lowering this already minuscule wage. It
would seem then that profit has taken its
place above ethics.
created Agent Orange for biological
warfare is now the very same company
that owns the majority of our corn, soy,
broccoli, onion, carrots and just about
anything that sprouts from our earth. It
isn’t that they simply own all our food, but
more importantly, they have genetically
altered it. Most of our mainstream
vegetation intentionally includes viruses,
bacterium, antibiotics and animal genes.
Heaven forbid a consumer is a vegan,
or more importantly, allergic to certain
antibiotics. We have become a nation of
guinea pigs. Food was slowly replacing
our natural food supply. Does this remind
anyone else of Invasion of the Body
Snatchers? Fortunately, there are things
that the American people can do to fight
back this injustice; we can choose to only
buy USDA (United States Department of
Agriculture) approved organics and we
can go to websites, like those hosted by
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment
of Animals) and Greenpeace, for detailed
lists of food that has not been genetically
modified. Lastly, we can ban together
and fight for our food to be labeled so we
know what it is we are really buying.
away our savings and money! For
years there has been talk about where
our money is going. President Obama
addressed this problem himself, but
new regulations have still not been
enforced. We the people of the United
States need to be educated on how our
money is being invested and used as a
means to their end. Every dollar spent
needs to be accounted for; especially
pricey vacations. Regulators are rich and
stealing from the poor. Many Americans
are middle class families and tax breaks
and cuts only benefit the rich. Instead of
waiting for a modern day Robin Hood, we
need to take action, let our government
officials know that it has to stop. There
should be a cap on executive pay and
bonuses. Banks should never be allowed
to mismanage money to where they need
a bailout. Everyone should watch the
movie Inside Job so their eyes will open.
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WARPED ON THE RECORDS
Three of the best bands I caught on this year’s Vans Warped Tour share more than
great music and great live shows; they all also share a great record label. Hopeless
Records has harbored hit makers and housed some of the best acts in punk and indie
rock. You’ve heard of Yellowcard, Silverstein and All Time Low. Here are a few Hopeless hopefuls who have earned their home on Warped all summer long.
THE DANGEROUS
SUMMER
War Paint
Hopeless Records, July 19
It’s been two years since the band released their last record Reach For the Sun, and for
just as long that album has been in constant rotation in my iTunes. I’ve had War Paint for
two weeks and I’ve been listening to it since. “It did take us two and a half years to release
a follow up,” said vocalist/bassist AJ Perdomo. “But we’re really happy with it.” As a
longtime fan—not just because their layered, complex, indie rock sound makes epic and
amazing anthems, but mostly because lyrics don’t get more honest than Perdomo’s—I can
appreciate the time they spent making a perfect record. This isn’t an album of background
music; it’s a record that affects you. The pounding drums and driving guitars of the opening
title-track matched with Perdomo’s lyrics “I was starting to shake/from the days I’ve been
up/there’s a lot on my plate/and the ones I loved stopped answering/they left me to find
myself/in my own hate,” are just the tip of the emotional iceberg where anyone looking
for comfort will easily find it.
THE WONDER
YEARS
Suburbia, I’ve Given
You All And Now
I’m Nothing
Hopeless Records, June 14
This record never stopped playing as we followed Warped from Dallas to Houston, and
Houston to San Antonio. “It’s a pop punk record that’s been influenced by bands that are
just outside that genre,” said vocalist Dan “Soupy” Campbell. “So I don’t feel like it’s
right down the center of pop punk, I feel like it’s got tinges of influences by bands like The
Anniversary…or American Football, or The Hold Steady.” Don’t let the “pop punk” title
scare you. It’s not pop for pop’s sake; it’s a melodic album with meaning. “It’s a concept
record, to an effect,” said Campbell. And it’s a concept that people in Corpus Christi can
more than relate to. “Every kid wants to leave their hometown,” said Campbell. “And no
one really knows why they want to leave. It’s just this kind of idea, like ‘I gotta get the f--k
out of here.’ But if all you’re doing is getting the f--k out of there, then where ever you
end up is gonna be just as miserable because you don’t have a goal. You’re just leaving. So,
I guess the recommendation with this record, that we found, is that you can be happy in a
lot of different places as long as you’re doing something to make yourself that way.” Check
out “Local Man Ruins Everything” for a perfect example of what Campbell means: “I’m not
a self-help book, I’m just a f--ked up kid/I had to take my own advice and I did/Now I’m
waiting for it to sink in…’Cause what I learned was It’s not about forcing happiness/It’s
about not letting the sadness win.”
THERE FOR
TOMORROW
The Verge
Hopeless Records, June 28
These guys have also been a favorite for years. The corpse of a brain dead Dell sits in my
apartment, dead for years, but holding tracks from There For Tomorrow’s 2007 EP Pages
in its hard drive. Their early stuff put the 2008 MTVU Woodie award for “Breakout Artist
of the Year” in their hands, beating out other pop-rock favorites All Time Low and We the
Kings. Today, you can find the band on Warped all summer long, and you can find vocalist
Maika Maile on the cover of Alternative Press along with other faces of “The New Pop.”
Not to mention that two weeks after The Verge was released, There For Tomorrow was
featured as MTV’s PUSH Artist of the Week. When I caught up with Maile at Warped he
described the album as “basically further down the path of our growth.” With almost two
years since their last release Maile said, “We’re a couple years older, so we’ve adapted a
new way of thinking into our sound and style.” Teaming up with producer Michael Elvis
Baskette (Incubus, Chevelle) helped point the band in the direction that doesn’t stray from
their radio ready pop rock, but also takes the band to a new level that’s just great rock and
roll. Pop might be a dirty word when talking about rock music, but when you have Maile’s
pop sensible vocal sound and range, and you can layer driving guitars and rhythm behind
him, you get an amazing rock and roll record like The Verge.
All images courtesy of Hopeless Records
Summer is my favorite part of
the year. Not because it means a
break from classes. As I’m trying
to graduate as soon as possible, a
nine-hour first summer session and
a six-hour second summer session is
hardly a break. However, no matter
how hard I’m working, as long as the
Vans Warped Tour exists, summer will
always be my favorite time of year.
This year, I was lucky enough
to catch three dates of the tour as it
kicked off in Texas. From Dallas to
Houston and Houston to San Antonio,
living in a Honda element and on a
steady fast food diet, my weekend
of rock-and-roll allowed me to catch
bands that have been favorites for
years and discover new acts that will
be favorites for years to come.
I didn’t expect to start the tour
off with hip-hop. A couple years ago,
one of my favorite rappers, P.O.S.,
took the tour by storm and paved the
Set Your Goals vocalist, Jordan Brown tosses the mic into a San Antonio
Vans Warped Tour crowd.
minimalist approach of bands like
MxPx and Sum 41.
Their new independent record,
This One’s For Me, features “a few
low key poppier songs,” according
to guitarist/vocalist John Vieira.
“There’s a lot of harmonies, there’s
a few more brutal faster tempo
songs, and there’s even an acoustic
song on there. So there’s a little
something for everyone on there
I think.”
I got a little more nostalgic
with Relient K, another poppunk band that I’ve followed
from album one—11 years ago.
They played some old favorites
(“Sadie Hawkins dance,” “Who
I am hates who I’ve been”) to
please the fans, and kept them
crazy with some covers including
Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls just want to
have fun” and Gnarls Barkley’s
“Crazy.” off their June 28 cover
EP, K is for Karaoke.
The best decisions I made
came from the advice of a friend
Moving Mountains rocks out on the first day of Vans Warped Tour in Dallas, Texas. I trust about music. I checked out
Moving Mountains, The Wonder
way for other great hip hop acts like up listening to this band, but was also
Years (sidebar) and Set Your Goals on
his Rhymesayers label mate Grieves, lucky enough to play a few Warped
the first day, and was so blown away
who was the first act I caught this Tour dates that they were on back in
by all three bands that I never missed
year. If you’re a fan of underground 2003.
a performance on all three days. Same
hip-hop, you know Rhymesayers
“The unfortunate thing,” said
goes for The Dangerous Summer (a
does no wrong. Grieves’ confident Shut Up and Deal vocalist Joe Heafy,
longtime favorite, sidebar).
flow proved that he belonged on a “is that a lot of the kids who are out
A Day to Remember and 3OH3!
tour most known for rock, and the here right now don’t really know
caused near riots from the main
growing crowd at his stage showed [veteran bands] like Unwritten Law, or
stage, but put on high energy shows
that there was definitely a crowd for Simple Plan…the way we know these
that were worth every bruise. My
hip-hop at Warped. Coincidentally, bands. And they don’t have the same
one regret was not catching Sharks.
the next act I
kind of respect. But the ironic thing
I probably interviewed 10 bands on
caught was hip-pop act Vonnegutt, is that a lot of the bands at our level,
this tour and when asked what band
filling the shoes of easy-going, fun,
and our age, we love those bands and
they were most excited to see, there
they’re a lot
was one common response: Sharks.
of the reason
The UK punk band is practically a
we do what
Clash reincarnate for fans of gritty
we do.”
punk like Social Distortion or The
Simple
Gaslight Anthem. If the opinions of
Plan played
some of the best bands on the scene
some
old
matter, Sharks will be a band you will
favorites
hear a lot about soon enough.
and rocked
some
new
tracks from
their
June
release Get
Your Heart
On, which fit
right in with
the old ultrapop punk of
yore. Shut Up
and Deal was
definitely a
surprise on
the tour as
well, sticking
to the heavy
pop-punk
Images courtesy of Mike Henneberger p o p u l a t i o n
Wonder Years vocalist Dan “Soupy” Campbell steps up to the
but with the
crowd on day two of the Vans Warped Tour in Houston, Texas.
poppy rap that Gym Class Heroes
have worn on Warped years before.
One of the best parts of Warped
is there’s no lack of nostalgia,
with plenty of veteran bands that
influenced the new class of Warped
bands sharing the same stages. My
first trip down memory lane came
from Simple Plan. I didn’t just grow
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July 21, 2011
FEATURES
Web Addicts
Social media becoming an addiction
DAKOTAH HICOCK
features editor
Computers in classrooms
have become so normal it
can be strange to be in a
crowded classroom with no computers out.
Computers are not always used for note
taking or studying and are sometimes used
for social media.
An addiction is “the fact or condition of
being addicted to a particular substance,
thing, or activity” according to some texts,
so an addiction to social media would be
the correct term. The technical definition is
“being abnormally tolerant to and dependent
on something that is psychologically or
physically habit-forming.”
“I log in when I get to work and it stays
open while I’m here,” said computer science
senior Andrew Trombly. “If I’m not at work,
I’m usually not on it.”
Trombly, like many others, uses social
media as an alternative to boredom and as a
way to connect with friends that are far away.
“I feel like it is a good way to pass the time,”
said Trombly. “I feel like it’s easy for people
I’m doing side projects with to communicate
with me. It also is great for allowing my
friends overseas to talk to me with.”
This was the original intent of social
media, but some use social media as an
alternative to actual social interactions with
others near them. Proof is seeing two people
sitting next to each other in a classroom
using Facebook instant messaging to talk to
one another. While this may seem less of a
distraction than talking, keyboards are not
silent and can cause a distraction.
To combat this problem, some professors
that feel like notes are better taken on paper,
such as in a math class, will ban computer
use in the classroom. This can cause dismay
in the students that prefer taking notes on
computers.
If a student who has a true addiction
to social media is in a class like this they
will find alternative ways to access it, be it
through a phone or discretely. If professors
ban cell phone usage as well, there have been
situations where social media addicts will
leave the class to satisfy their addiction.
Overcoming social media addiction
involves realizing that social media is
becoming a problem with either schoolwork
or relationships with friends and family. This
can come from someone realizing on his or
her own or having a friend tell them they
have a problem. Once the problem is realized,
it is best to seek help in overcoming this, like
any other addiction.
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July 21, 2011
SPORTS
Fun in the Sun
Japan wins first
Women’s World Cup
JOSE MARTINEZ
managing editor
Image courtesy of TAMUCC.edu
ALEXIS DELEON
reporter
With summer coming to a
close, Rec. Sports is making
sure to keep the last months of
freedom full of fun.
June 14, Texas A&M University- Corpus
Christi and the Athletic Department dedicated
the new Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center.
The new tennis complex contains 12
courts and is now the home for the Islander
tennis teams. In addition, Rec. Sports now
has open recreation hours for students and
patrons who wish to play. Students must
have their SandDollar$ to get in.
Need a place to stash the kiddies while
you study? Rec. Sports is hosting Islander
Rec Camp through the rest of July. IRC is
a day camp designed to help local youth
interact. Kids will enjoy activities designed by
trained counselors. Each session may include
a variety of engaging activities such as team
sports, swimming, group games or arts and
crafts. Camp costs $70 per child per week for
ages 6 to 12.
“If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge
a ball,” so start practicing for the dodge ball
tournament being held July 28, at 4 p.m. in
the Dugan Wellness Center. The deadline to
sign up is July 27 and it’s free for students, so
don’t miss out!
Also taking place in the DWC is the
Aerobics Fitness Association of America
(AFFA) Primary Group Exercise Certification
workshop. On July 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
the workshop will cover practical application
of group exercise, a study guide overview and
a question and answer session. Those seeking
their first certification will be charged $299
however for those already certified the price
is $85 and CEU credit (5) will be awarded.
This workshop will be followed the
next day, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by
AFAA’s Aqua Fitness Certification workshop.
Participants will be charged $129 and the
class will cover topics such as, effects of
resistance and buoyancy, teaching from the
deck, intensity progression, exercise design
and in-water teaching.
For more information contact Fitness
Coordinator Nadine Teja at 361-825-2171.
For the first time in FIFA
Women’s World Cup history,
Japan won the world cup against their final
match against the United States National
Team. 16 teams from across the globe
competed in a tournament style for a chance
at the cup in Germany which started June 26
and lasted till July 17.
Late into the game with 50/50 possession
of the ball, 22-year-old substitute Alex
Morgan scored the first lead for the United
States followed by a quick counter score to
tie it up by Japan’s Aya Miyama.
Reclaiming the lead for the United States,
Abby Wambach scored another goal only for
the lead to be short-lived until Japan scored
again. The final score would be settled in
overtime with Wambach scoring one penalty
USA Japan
1 3
for the United States and Japan dominating
the final score with 3-1.
All was not lost for the United States
however. Goalkeeper Hope Solo won the
third place Bronze Ball Award for Best Player
as well as the Award for Best Goalkeeper.
Wambach was also awarded the second place
Silver Ball Award for Best Player as well as the
third place Bronze Boot for Top Goalscorer.
Respectively, Japan’s Homare Sawa won the
first place Golden Ball award as well as the
first place Golden Boot award. The United
States also had four of their players make
the All Star Team including Shannon Boxx,
Lauren Cheney, as well as Solo and Wambach.
The next FIFA Women’s World Cup will be
held in Canada in 2015 with an expanded list
of teams participating from 16 to 24 teams.
Open Recreation Hours
Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m.
Friday 3-7 p.m.
Saturday 9-11 a.m.
Image courtesy of FIFA.COM
Surrounded by her teamates, Japan’s Homare Sawa (Middle) celebrates with the
FIFA Women’s World Cup. Japan is the first Asian team to win the World Cup.
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University Police Activity Log I
Insight
CRIME
•On June 12 at 2:09 p.m. an officer responded to a Class B theft
ranging from $50 to $500 in the 300 building of Camden Miramar.
The case is still active.
•On June 13 at 11 a.m. an officer responded to a Class C criminal
mischief of more than $50 in Camden Miramar parking lot 1. The
case is still active.
JEANETTE SCARSDALE editor-in-chief
“Are you addicted
to social media?”
ASHLEy BROOKS history
senior
“Yes, I’m addicted to social media. It’s
hard to turn it
off.”
•On June 16 at 9:02 a.m. an officer responded to a Class A unlawful
restraint and two Class A assault bodily injuries in Laguna Hall. The
cases are is still active.
•On July 6 at 6:18 p.m. an officer responded to a Class B terroristic
threat in Corpus Christi Hall. The case is still active.
•On July 7 at 1 p.m. an officer responded to a state jail felony theft
ranging from $1,500 to $20,000 off campus. The case is still active.
Sudoku
Level: Easy
KELSEY HOWARD comm./ sociology
sophomore
“No, I’m not
addicted
because it’s
dumb.”
Enter digits from
1 to 9 into the
blank spaces.
Every row
must contain
one of each
digit. So must
every column,
as must every
3x3 square.
Puzzle courtesy of
WebSudoku.com
SHANNON MCGINLEY nursing
sophomore
“I don’t think
I’m addicted
but I’m kind
of infatuated.”
ROB MORALES business
senior
“No, the
drama that
ensues is not
worth the addiction.”
MIGUEL LOPEZ communication
junior
“I am, because I love
the stupidity
of others.”
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