News – Island Waves

Dr. Walter L. Buenger discussed taking down confederate statues

April 29, 2019

On Tuesday, April 22, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi along with the Historical Forum hosted Dr. Walter L. Buenger who gave a presentation titled ...

Island University receives part of a $1 million grant

April 26, 2019

On Wednesday, April 24, it was announced that five Texas A&M System campuses will benefit from a $1 million grant to help support students affected ...

El Dusty’s success paves way for other up-and-coming artists

April 17, 2019

The section of People’s Street in downtown Corpus Christi where Horacio “Dusty” Oliveira jointly runs Produce, a clothing/art/recording studio s...

Big event 2019: Something Bigger than Themselves

April 16, 2019

Saturday, April 13th, marked the 11th annual BIG event. What is the BIG event exactly? Well I got the opportunity to ask a few students and also Preside...

Former TAMU-CC professor arrested for distributing 118 grams of methamphetamine

April 9, 2019

Previous TAMU-CC Physics professor Lance Esswein was arrested on March 14, 2019 for, according to a criminal complaint filed at the United States Dist...

Island Waves attends TIPA conference, gaining experience and awards

March 18, 2019

Several Island Waves’ student journalists were recently recognized for outstanding work at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) Convention,...

Aspen Heights string of robberies

January 31, 2019

At around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, a gang of thieves broke into more than 20 vehicles,stealing two from the Aspen Heights apartment complex. The ...

Trump and Nixon: presidents vs. the media

December 2, 2018

Donald Trump is not the first Republican president to declare war on the media. The Trump Administration’s manner in addressing the press are reminiscent...

Marvel’s silver knight’s legacy live on through many

November 21, 2018

Jonathan Garcia Reporter On Nov. 12, 2018, the world lost one of the most beloved comic book writers of all time, Stan Lee, who died at the age of...

Midterm election results: blue wave?

November 20, 2018

Miguel Gutierrez Reporter There was nothing surprising about this year’s midterm election cycle. From local to national elections, the polls hel...

CNN reporter banned from the White House

November 16, 2018

CNN’s Chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta had his press badge revoked by the White House after allegedly assaulting an intern during a heated...

Faith is questioned after synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh

November 13, 2018

Harley Fonseca Reporter Americans have been on edge since tragedy struck the Jewish community on Oct. 27 when, according to an article by CNN, ter...