Mekenzie Bowman, a volunteer at the event, holds up a kitten to her face. Photo by Lillian Crane
Avery Belman, sophomore marine biology major, holds a cat on their lap. Photo by Lillian Crane
Bella Gonzales, freshman theater major, smiles while petting Finnie. Photo by Lillian Crane
Linell Abrego, junior nursing major (left), and Jordan Strait, freshman environmental science major (right) hold kittens at the event. Photo by Lillian Crane
Natalie Barrera, freshman psychology major (left), and Candace Gonzalez, freshman psychology major (right) work on creating a Lego building together. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students hold and pet a cat. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students smile as Freddie holds out his paw to shake a student’s hand. Photo by Lillian Crane
Esme melts at the feeling of being pet by one of the students. Photo by Lillian Crane
Grace Velasco, a volunteer at the event, smiles while holding a cat in her arms. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students gather around Waylon to pet him. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students laugh as a cat jumps to play with them. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students smile as they gather around to pet Waylon, one of the dogs at the event. Photo by Lillian Crane
Esme lays down on a chair while waiting for more students to visit her. Photo by Lillian Crane
Kinlee Ramon, freshman acting and directing major, falls in love with the tiny kitten in her arms. Photo by Lillian Crane
Lauren Underwood, freshman biology major (left), and Stuti Gupta, graduate counseling major, smiles while petting Esme, another one of the therapy dogs. Photo by Lillian Crane
Kittens look around curiously at students from their playpen. Photo by Lillian Crane
Students color to relieve stress before finals. Photo by Lillian Crane
Arson Nick, drag show performer, facing the spotlight during his performance. Photo by Lillian Crane
Drag show performers making a joke about Gemini’s outfit in contrast to theirs. Photo by Lillian Crane
Arson Nick going between tables to interact with the audience. Photo by Lillian Crane
Gemini B. York interacting with audience members. Photo by Lillian Crane
Isis Paris York, drag show performer, performing her second performance. Photo by Lillian Crane
Arson Nick acting for the audience. Photo by Lillian Crane
Gemini B. York, drag show performer, concludes the opening performance. Photo by Lillian Crane
Kitana Sanchez, drag show performer, performing for the audience. Photo by Lillian Crane
Cassidy Nall, freshman theatre major, poses for photos with the performers after the show. Photo by Lillian Crane
Isaac Martinez, Corpus Christi citizen, interacts with Arson Nick. Photo by Lillian Crane
Amanda Rekonwiv, drag show performer, holds up a prop necklace. Photo by Lillian Crane
Kitana Sanchez spins in her costume. Photo by Lillian Crane
Marlayna Gallegos, freshman sociology major, Mesoma Anyichie, freshman graphic design major, and Hexie Dimmett, freshman civil-engineering major, try on headpieces at a shop owners table. Photo by Lillian Crane
Teresa Saldivar, drama instructor at the Art Museum of South Texas and TAMU-CC alumni, dances on stage. Photo by Lillian Crane
Lezlie Valadez, community performer, sings at the festival. Photo by Lillian Crane
TAMU-CC graduate students Katelyn Girouard and Olivia Hinkel pull a print at their art stand. Photo by Lillian Crane
Teresa Saldivar performs another dance for the festival crowd. Photo by Lillian Crane
The Revaluation, a local band, performs at the Dia de los Muertos Festival. Photo by Lillian Crane
Mesoma Anyichie, Marlayna Gallegos, and Hexie Dimmett, continue to look at other vendors’ tables. Photo by Lillian Crane
Festival attendees look at various vendors’ products at the festival. Photo by Lillian Crane
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.
Jessica Mathews, co-owner of Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe, prepares an Islander Wave pint.
A freshly poured pint of Shaka Blonde being mixed at Lorelei Brewing Company.
Trevor Belicek, co-owner and Lead Brewer of Lorelei Brewing Company, pours a pint of Shaka Blonde.
Stephanie Schmidt, Director of Student Activities at TAMU-CC, with an Islander Wave pint at Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe.
Stephanie Schmidt, Director of Student Activities at TAMU-CC, with an Islander Wave pint at Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe.
On the left, Stephanie Schmidt, Director of Student Activities at TAMU-CC, talks with a friend (on the right) about the new Islander Wave beer while drinking at Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe.
Stephanie Schmidt, Director of Student Activities at TAMU-CC, talks with a friend while drinking an Islander Wave at Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe.
Lee Lehman, Professor of Biology at TAMU-CC, sips a pint at Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe.
A freshly poured Islander Wave pint at Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe.
Jessica Mathews, co-owner of Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe, throws up a shaka with an Islander Wave pint while laughing at an employee’s joke.
Jessica Mathews, co-owner of Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe, throws up a shaka with an Islander Wave pint.
A freshly poured pint of Shaka Blonde at Lorelei Brewing Company.
TAMU-CC students wait at the barricade for the Plain White T’s concert to officially begin, at the field on Nile Drive and Ennis Joslin Road.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s play “1, 2, 3, 4” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez, lead guitarist for the Plain White T’s, plays “Boomerang” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez, lead guitarist for the Plain White T’s, plays “Boomerang” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
De’Mar Hamilton, drummer for the Plain White T’s, plays “Boomerang” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez, lead guitarist for the Plain White T’s, plays “Boomerang” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez, lead guitarist for the Plain White T’s, plays “Boomerang” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s play “1, 2, 3, 4” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Mike Retondo, bassist for the Plain White T’s, plays “Boomerang” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
Tim Lopez and Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s play “1, 2, 3, 4” at their concert for TAMU-CC’s 75th anniversary.
TAMU-CC students and concert goers sing along to the Plain White T’s while they perform for the university’s 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, and Mike Retondo, bass player, perform to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
The Plain White T’s perform to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, and Mike Retondo, bass player, perform to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
TAMU-CC students and concert goers sing along to the Plain White T’s while they perform for the university’s 75th anniversary.
TAMU-CC students and concert goers sing along to the Plain White T’s while they perform for the university’s 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, and Mike Retondo, bass player, perform to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, and Mike Retondo, bass player, perform to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Tom Higgenson, lead vocalist for the Plain White T’s, sings to TAMU-CC students for the 75th anniversary.
Junior catcher Justin Taylor defended the plate for the three-game HBU series.
Taylor catches a strike thrown by Moeller.
Moeller was the only one on Saturday’s pitching staff to not give up a run.
Sophomore infielder Tucker McEnroe accumulated a run and an RBI during his five turns at the plate.
Caraway returns to the plate hopeful to get a hit.
Sophomore pitcher Colin Purcell tallied five strikeouts during his time at the plate on Saturday.
McEnroe makes an attempt to steal third base.
Senior pitcher Henry Bird and first-year catcher Chance Reisdorph talk at the mound.
Rivera-Chijin anxiously waits during an Islander time-out.
Rivera-Chijin prepares for a hit from the Huskies.
The Islanders met at the mound to strategize.
Sophomore pitcher JT Moeller served as the third pitcher for the Islanders on Saturday.
The dugout watches as the Islanders attempt to battle back into the game.
Senior third baseman Steven Rivera-Chijin celebrates after he hit a single to get 2 RBIs.
Sophomore outfielder Josh Caraway attempts to steal second after getting hit by a pitch at the plate.
Junior second baseman Leo Markotic shows the umpire that he caught a line drive.
Freshman outfielder Cole Modgling races the ball to second base.
Markotic celebrates after getting a run in Saturday’s game.
Bird served as the last pitcher of Saturday’s match-up.
Colby Gregory, third place winner and graphic design major, explains his art to Gloria Hicks, a President’s Circle member.
Gabriella Grace Vian talks with President’s Circle Members about her artwork on display.
Frank McMillan and another President’s Circle Member look through the binder of listed artworks on display and their associated prices.
Colby Gregory, a graphic design major, is congratulated as he’s just been announced as the third place winner.
Chloe Green, first place winner, Christopher Jerrells, second place winner, and Colby Gregory, third place winner, get ready to have their photo taken.
Christopher Jerrells, second place winner and bio-environmental sciences major, poses for a photograph with his piece “Comfortably Numb” on display.
The second place winning art piece “Comfortably Numb” by Christopher Jerrells, a freshman majoring in bio-environmental sciences.
Artworks by third place winner Colby Gregory, a graphic design major. From top right to bottom left, “Still Life,” “Lion,” “Skyline,” and “Ocean.”
Artworks by first place winner Chloe Green, a senior majoring in fine arts. From left to right, “Lay with Me,” “Reaching Branch,” and “Wendigo.”
aime Nodarse Barrera, the vice president for institutional advancement, talks with Soleil Day about their artwork on display.
Dr. Kelly M. Miller, President of TAMU-CC, gives a speech recognizing all the donations made by Circle Members and the importance of the arts at TAMU-CC while standing in front of the first place winning artwork by Chloe Green.
Elena Garza laughs at a joke made by David Hill, the galleries manager, while talking about her piece “Peek Easy.”
Colby Gregory, third place winner and graphic design major, explains his art to Gloria Hicks, a President’s Circle member.
Chloe Green, first place winner and fine arts major, stands near her works on display. From left to right, “Lay with Me,” “Reaching Branch,” and “Wendigo.”
Christopher Jerrells, second place winner and bio-environmental sciences major, stands by his piece “Comfortably Numb” on display.
Christopher Jerrells, second place winner and bio-environmental sciences major, poses for a photograph with his piece “Comfortably Numb” on display.
Gloria Hicks, a President’s Circle member, converses with Chelsea Lanzener, the project manager, about the artwork.
One of the President’s Circle members talks to Anastasia Canu about her artwork on display.
Jenni Rodriguez explains her art to Patty Nuss, a President’s Circle member.
Gus Barrera, the president and CEO of IBC Bank-Corpus Christi, laughs with his wife, Jaime Nodarse Barrera, the vice president for institutional advancement.
Gabriella Grace Vian sells her second piece of the night, entitled “Jinxed,” to a President’s Circle Member.
The Parade of Nations 2022 highlights the cultural heritage of the Island University’s international students. Students from different countries walk in holding their nation’s flag.
Graduate student Adachukwu Uzondu walks in holding the flag of Nigeria.
Dr. Clarenda Phillips, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, addresses the audience with an opening speech about the Parade of Nations.
Mariachi performer and Spanish major Letty Guval DeLuna holds the Mexican flag.
Elizabeth Cortez, freshman Islander, spikes the ball.
Shea Slusser, junior Islander, serving the ball.
Shea Slusser, junior Islander, attempting a hit.
Kela Moreno, freshman Islander, and Shea Slusser, junior Islander, on the receiving side of the net, gear up to make a move.
Tori Johnson, sophomore Islander, offers a fist bump to Jade Bennett, freshman Islander.
Maddie Butters, junior at Houston Baptist University, shakes hands with Islanders Coach Stammer after the final game.
Islanders beach volleyball competitors huddle together after the final game to listen to Coach Stammer’s comments.
Islanders Coach Stammer being interviewed by Island Waves reporter, Gabriella Ruiz, after the game.
Shea Slusser, junior Islander, being interviewed by Island Waves reporter, Gabriella Ruiz, after the game.
Danielle Okeke, sophomore at Houston Baptist University, attempts to block a hit by Shea Slusser, junior at TAMU-CC.
Brooke Pertuit, sophomore Islander, and Giuliana Poletti Corrales, junior Islander, celebrate after winning another set.
Shea Slusser, junior Islander, and Kela Moreno, freshman Islander, celebrate after winning a set.
Shea Slusser, junior Islander, and Kela Moreno, freshman Islander, celebrate after winning a set.
Kela Moreno, freshman Islander, passing the ball.
Kiley Lewis, a graduate student at TAMU-CC, about to spike the ball.
Mingle Mazurkeviciute, senior at TAMU-CC, and Kiley Lewis, a graduate student at TAMU-CC, celebrate after scoring.
Tori Johnson, sophomore Islander, and Jade Bennett, freshman Islander, celebrate after scoring.
Giuliana Poletti Corrales, junior Islander, and Brooke Pertuit, sophomore Islander, celebrate after scoring.
Giuliana Poletti Corrales, junior Islander, and Brooke Pertuit, sophomore Islander, celebrate after winning a set.
Giuliana Poletti Corrales, junior Islander, and Brooke Pertuit, sophomore Islander, celebrate after winning a set.
Trevian Tennyson (0) locks in on defense on February 21, 2022.
The Islander Prep Band supports the team by holding up a Shaka sign as the Islanders have a free throw.
Students hold up a Shaka as the Islanders have a free throw.
De’Lazarus Keys (13) makes a free throw shot.
Simon Fryer (22) defends the TAMU-CC Islanders as his opponent looks to pass the ball.
The TAMU-CC Cheerleader and Dance team perform during a time out.
The Homecoming court wait as the winner is announced.
The TAMU-CC Cheerleader and Dance team perform during the Half-time.
Students wave a flag with the words, “there’s some whores in this house,” in protest to Brother Matt’s message.
Devin Ray, a junior art major, counterargues Brother Matt’s message.
Students crowd around Brother Matt listening to his message.
Brother Matt points at the crowd as he attempts to spread his message.
Students yell at Brother Matt, asking him to leave.
A student asks Brother Matt what he thinks about the crowd’s response.
Kristin Gutierrez, a junior psychology major, says she does not think Brother Matt should be welcomed to campus. She is one of the many students who protested his message.
Brother Matt reads scripture from his bible to the crowd in the Hector P. Garcia Plaza.
Brother Matt is crowded around students who support him as well as those that do not.
TAMU-CC students crowd around Brother Matt at the Hector P. Garcia Plaza on February 9, 2022.
Brother Matt speaks to the crowd of students while Monroe Verette protests in front of him.
Brother Matt looks toward the crowd while holding a sign with a message that warns “sex addicts, false religion, and rebellious women,” among other categorizations, that “God’s judgement is coming.”
Monroe Verette, a freshman theatre major, holds sex toy while topless in protest to Brother Matt’s message.
Brother Matt yells at the crowd while Monroe Verette laughs in the background.
Dr. Lizbette Ocasio-Russe reading from her newly released book “Loverbar” at the Art Museum of South Texas. Photo by Chloe Tilley.
Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis outlines border security plan at a news conference near the Texas.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas on June 26. Photo by Alexandria Hernandez, courtesy of Fox News
Join Pride Corpus Christi on June 21st at Whataburger Field. Photo Courtesy of Coastal Bend Pride Center
Brooks Koepka celebrating his win in the Oak Hill Country Club with the Wanamaker Trophy. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Redington and Getty Images
Link dives into the Great Sky Islands from the Room of Awakening as the game’s title appears. Photo courtesy of Nintendo.
The Texas State Aquarium announces their new H-E-B Splash Park. Photo by Texas State Aquarium.
Jenn Peak, a graduate student of Master’s in sculpture, works on pieces for the Iron Pour.
Students from other colleges get the iron mold ready so that melted iron can be poured on it.
A group of students take melted iron ore from the furnace.
Hot melted iron is poured on the molds by students, which can then take shape.
Melted iron ore is poured on molds. These molds take 3-4 hours for cooling, which can be used in creating other various models.
Students from TAMU-CC participate in pouring melted iron on the molds.
Cassius Shy, a senior Islander, served as the team’s starting pitcher against the Aggies.
Nate White, sophomore, leads off of first base in an attempt to steal second.
The dugout kept the energy up and cheered for their teammates throughout the game’s entirety.
Marco Gutierrez, a first-year business/accounting student, served as the Islanders’ third pitcher of the night.
As the night went on, fans continued to cheer on the Islanders in their hard-fought battle.
Coach Scott Malone spoke to the dugout as the Aggies battled their way back into the game.
Jones is up to bat again, hoping to score his second run of the game.
Shy anxiously watches the game as the Aggies catch up from their 3-0 deficit.
Sophomore Colin Purcell stepped in for the Islanders during the fourth inning.
While in the dugout, Shy attempted to spin a helmet on his finger.
Shy walks off the mound after delivering the third out of the inning.
Junior second baseman Leo Markotic and sophomore outfielder Brandon Petkoff prepare for a ball to come their way.
osh Caraway, sophomore Islander, walked away triumphantly after smashing a homerun into left field.
Shy held the Aggies back from scoring any runs during his three innings of pitching.
Jones walks away from home plate after making the score 1-0, Islanders.
Tre Jones, a sophomore batter and fielder, scored the first run of the game.
Coach Malone encourages his players to keep up their performance at the plate.
Jaquelin Garza, Freshman and third baseman for the Islanders, was focused as she was up to bat.
Siarah Galvan, Freshman pitcher for the Islanders, throws down a strike at her opponent.
Junior infielder Islander Ashleigh Sgambelluri attempts to steal a base.
Junior shortstop for the Islanders Pal Egan slides at second base to advance to make it home.
Junior second baseman Mackenzie Purcell grounds the ball to throw out the runner on first base.
Sophomore Kimane Rogron tries to save herself by sliding in at third base.
The Islander women’s softball team celebrate their victory.
Head Softball Coach Kathleen Rodriguez is interviewed by Island Waves reporter, Gabriella Ruiz after the game.
Diamond Wraggs (22) goes for the shot as her opponent tries to block the shot.
Hayle Campbell dribbles the ball to the hoop as the opposing team surrounds her.
TAMU-CC women’s basketball team battling it out against the Southeastern Lions.
Makinna Serrata goes for the shot on Feb. 17, 2022.
Brother Matt largely ignores the voices of other Christians, such as Gonzalez, when they voice their disagreement with his statements.
Brother Matt’s exit from Hector P. Garcia Plaza shows off the back of his sign, which cites a bible verse and the phrase “HATE CRIME LAWS! Take Away Your Free Speech.”
Campus police officers mediate the expressive activity as freshman art major Ashley Mitchell protests Brother Matt’s return to TAMU-CC.
Campus police officers mediate the expressive activity as freshman art major Ashley Mitchell protests Brother Matt’s return to TAMU-CC.
Brother Matt’s sign lists off all of the groups he believes are beyond salvation due to God’s judgment.
Speaking directly to the crowd, Brother Matt condemns the sins he believes run rampant within the TAMU-CC community.
Brother Matt’s passionate and extreme convictions stir up mixed emotions in the TAMU-CC community regarding the limits of First Amendment rights.
Maks Moore, a sophomore general business major, discusses differentiating points of view with Brother Matt on conveying Christian messages to the general public.
Jossette Gonzalez, a freshman biology major, acts as a voice from the New Life Church in Corpus Christi when going against Brother Matt’s way of Christianity.
Brother Matt conveys his message with his Bible in hand and a police officer standing by.
Two individuals protest Brother Matt’s views on the LGBTQ+ community by kissing in front of him.
TAMUCC Men’s Basketball players fight against rival players to score.
TAMUCC Men’s Basketball players fight against rival players to score.
TAMUCC band cheering alongside the court.
TAMUCC cheer squad performs at the halftime.
Crowd cheering on the TAMUCC Men’s Basketball team.
TAMUCC Men’s Basketball players fight against rival players to score.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students fill numerous bags with plastic pollution found on the campus shoreline during the Bahr Marine Ecology Lab Beach Cleanup on Oct. 30, 2021.
Senior environmental science major Morgan Bruce removes a plastic water bottle from the Corpus Christi bay shoreline in front of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on Oct. 30, 2021.
Senior environmental science major Kathleen Matthews removes a plastic bag from Texas A&M University campus beach on Oct. 30, 2021.
Christina Aronovici-Jenner, a senior marine biology major, finds numerous microplastics along the Texas A&M University shoreline during the Bahr Marine Ecology Lab Beach Cleanup on Oct. 30, 2021.
Senior environmental science major Morgan Bruce (right) helps run the Bahr Marine Ecology Lab Beach Cleanup at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The trash collected on Oct. 30, 2021, will be audited and used to educate Corpus Christi ISD students on preventing plastic pollution in coastal waters.
Junior environmental science major and Bhar lab intern, Eleanor Tenbrink, works to free trash entangled with rocks on the Corpus Christi bay shoreline on Oct. 30, 2021. The collected waste will be audited and used to educate Corpus Christi ISD students on preventing plastic pollution.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students collect plastic pollution along the Corpus Christi bay shoreline. The trash gathered on Oct. 30, 2021, will be audited and used to educate Corpus Christi ISD students on preventing plastic pollution.
Christina Aronovici-Jenner, a senior marine biology major, and other Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students collect plastic pollution along the Corpus Christi bay shoreline. Students find oddities such as toothpicks, hair combs, and other unidentifiable items.
Assistant professor Dr. Bahr collects plastic pollution for auditing alongside Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students at the university’s shoreline on Oct. 30, 2021.
Senior environmental science major Morgan Bruce helps run the Bahr Marine Ecology Lab Beach Cleanup at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s campus beach. The trash collected on Oct. 30, 2021, will be audited and used to educate Corpus Christi ISD students on preventing plastic pollution.
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi men’s basketball team practices on Nov. 3, 2021, in the Moody Sustainer Field House before their first game of the season.
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi men’s basketball team practices in the Moody Sustainer Field House on Nov. 3, 2021.
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi men’s basketball team practices on Nov. 3, 2021, in the Moody Sustainer Field House before their first game of the season.
Head coach, Steve Lutz, speaks with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi men’s basketball players at practice on Nov. 3, 2021, in the Moody Sustainer Field House.
The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi men’s basketball team practices in the Moody Sustainer Field House on Nov. 3, 2021, before their upcoming game.
A Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi basketball player jumps to make a basket during practice on Nov. 3, 2021, in the Moody Sustainer Field House.
