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Every vendor’s personality shone through within their creations.
A vendor discusses the healing nature of the jewelry she sells.
The owner of Casa Creations talks with a customer.
Local businesses lined the outside and inside of the Performing Arts Center.
Mariachi de la Isla’s only female member ends their set with her powerful vocals.
A Mariachi de la Isla violinist becomes engulfed in song.
Mariachi en la Isla brings the sounds of Hispanic culture to the Island University.
Mariachi de Isla performed a show-stopping tribute for Corpus Christi icon Selena Quintanilla.
Mariachi Nuevo Royal topped off the night with their rendition of the classic Eagles’ song, “Hotel California.”
A man picks out flowers at the Beaching Bloom’s booth.
A vendor selling a variety of enamel pins laughs with a customer.
Local artists took the stage by displaying their hard work and talents to the Corpus Christi community.
A woman boasting facepaint from another vendor holds the fresh bouquet she bought.
Casa Creations’ owner happily shows her products to customers.
Paloma Street Market offered sweet treats to attendees.
A guitar was among the beautiful art created at the face painting booth.
Face painting from a local muralist was a crowd favorite.
The owner of What Ev Makes packages the earrings a customer bought.
Roda (left), owner of RC Clay Designs, laughs with a customer.
Trumpet players serve as the strong backbone of mariachi music.
Mariachi Nuevo Royal’s violinists added sweet notes to their powerful performance.
McAllen High School’s Mariachi Oro boasts seven state UIL titles.
Though only six members of McAllen’s mariachi band returned this school year, the band took the stage without missing a beat.
The stage before the next band came in to perform in the Mariachi Festival.
A McAllen High School Mariachi Oro artist singing during their performance.
A McAllen Mariachi band student playing violin during their performance.
A face paint artist after painting a girl’s face.
A vendor smiling while talking to the visitors during the mariachi festival.
Official vendors of the festival sold their wares to visitors and students.
Reporter Karina Garcia conducting an interview with one of the organizers of Festival de Mariachi! en la Isla.
The afternoon was filled with beautiful music from five mariachi groups.
The three trumpets of Mariachi Oro commanded the stage.
McAllen’s Mariachi Oro stunned the crowd with their powerful vocals.
Mariachi bands from all over the state were featured at the second annual Festival de Mariachi! en la Isla.
Mariachi de Nuevo Royal boasts a third-place title from the 2020 Houston Stock Show and Rodeo.
Mariachi Nuevo Royal’s guitarist was given the stage for a short solo.
Mariachi Nuevo Royal is a professional mariachi group that originated in Alice, TX.
Musicians from all over South Texas comprise Mariachi Nuevo Royal.
Mariachi de la Isla’s members let their voices ring throughout their performance.
A member of Mariachi Oro looks into the crowd with joy.

Brianna Sandoval, Interim Editor-in-Chief | April 7, 2023

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) professors and local authors Dr. Lizbette Ocasio-Russe and Dr. Chuck Etheridge...

Patrisica Cortes (left), Naomi Gomez , and Emma Pina (right), who are a part of Kappa Delta Ki, pick up trash along the campus trail. Photo by Kellie Heron
TAMU-CC staff member smiles as she grabs more cards for blackjack at Islanderino. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students smile as they talk while lining up Islanderino tickets. Photo by Lillian Crane
A group of students smile as they pose for a photo with their new PlayStation at Islanderino. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students pose with Izzy the Islander at the Lighting of the I. Photo by Lillian Crane
Izzy the Islander makes the crowd laugh as they dance at the Lighting of the I. Photo by Lillian Crane
Halle Eastty (left) and Brian Claunch (right) play a game at the Islander Block Party while visiting with an Alumni member. Photo by Lillian Crane
Tiffany de Leon, senior communication studies major, rides the mechanical shark at the Islander Block Party. Photo by Lillian Crane
Flames on the I illuminate students’ smiles as they take photos at the Lighting of the I. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students wait to use the photo booth at the Islander Block Party. Photo by Lillian Crane
TAMU-CC students pet Red the goat at the Islander Block Party. Photo by Lillian Crane
Children feed Red the goat chips at the Islander Block Party. Photo by Lillian Crane
A guest at the Islander Block Party pets a baby goat in the petting zoo section. Photo by Lillian Crane
Justyne Garza, freshman in general business, smiles softly as she pets the baby goat at the Islander Block Party. Photo by Lillian Crane
Lindsey Startz, Homecoming court, senior psychology major (left), Melissa Gonzalez, senior nursing major (center), Makayla Gilmore, freshman pre-allied health major (right) draw with chalk outside the University Center. Photo by Lillian Crane
The band playing at the Homecoming Game on Feb. 28, 2023. Photo by Kellie Heron
Homecoming Kickoff was on Sunday early morning, Feb. 19, 2023, Islander Clean. Hosted by the Student Volunteer Committee (SVC). Photo by Kellie Heron
Sarori Oceagueda (left), Ashley Soto, and Ashley Wingate (Right) join in on Homecoming Kickoff, by helping to clean the campus trails. Photo by Kellie Heron
Tri Delta and Gamma Phi Beta Tteam up for Homecoming kickoff Islander Clean. Portrait by Kellie Heron
Emanie Jolly, is an Islander Ambassadors running for Homecoming court and getting ready for a student Vs. staff Basketball game at cat alley. Portrait by Kellie Heron
Students (White) and staff (Blue) scramble for the ball in the Dugan Gym on Feb. 22, 2023. Photo By Kellie Heron
The students’ team gets a rebound. Photo by Kellie Heron
A player looks for an opening to pass to. Photo by Kellie Heron
Izzy and the Dance Team cheer on the students and staff team. Photo by Kellie Heron
A student throws a money ball for the three point competition. Photo by Kellie Heron
The islanders pack the stands for the Homecoming game at the American Bank Center on Feb. 25, 2023. Photo by Kellie Heron
Jaeda Winter (#3) Scores a three pointer. The Women’s Basketball Team wins the Homecoming game! Photo by Kellie Heron
The Men’s Basketball Team wins the Southland Conference. Photo by Kellie Heron
Emma Yost, attempts to throw a free throw at the Homecoming students Vs. staff basketball game. Photo by Kellie Heron
Students pose for pictures at the Islanderino photo booth. Photo by Lillian Crane