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Island Waves
The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Island Waves
The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Island Waves
Karina Garcia

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host

Karina F. Garcia is a first generation student at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. She is set to graduate Spring of 2022 with a Bachelors in English Writing Studies, and a minor in Digital  Journalism. She is also pursing her TESOL certification. She enjoys beach days with friends and rescued a cat named Drax The Destroyer.

All content by Karina Garcia
Though only six members of McAllen’s mariachi band returned this school year, the band took the stage without missing a beat.

Festival de Mariachi en la Isla goes Live

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
May 8, 2022
Explosions have been reported all across Ukraine as Russian forces begin landing troops on Ukrainian territory. BBC reports an echo of bullets and strikes have been heard in Kryv, the city’s capitol and in Kharkiv, the largest city in the country.

Russia launches “special military operation” on Ukraine

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
February 24, 2022
In an effort to prevent a surge of cases on campus as the students returned from summer break, mandatory COVID-19 testing was conducted in the Dugan Gymnasium last fall.

Students Who Did Not Complete Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Will Not Receive Their Transcript

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
January 31, 2022
Newly elected Vice President William Whitworth (left) and President Mo Jenkins (right).

SGA welcomes President-elect Mo Jenkins and Vice President-elect William Whitworth

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
May 9, 2021
What is AAPI and why do we celebrate it during the month of May?

What is AAPI and why do we celebrate it during the month of May?

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
May 9, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts related to the death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin’s trial ends on a “promising” note

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
April 22, 2021
Students respond to lifted mask mandate order

Students respond to lifted mask mandate order

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
March 7, 2021
Corpus Christi and Texas as a whole faced unusually low temperatures throughout the winter storm

Blame for Texas’s winter storm shifts between independent power companies and Texas lawmakers

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
March 1, 2021
Annette Rodriguez speaking at the City Hall meeting.

Nueces County addresses COVID-19 city concerns

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
February 25, 2021
Winners for Best Team Photo in Edinburgh on July 27.

‘The Ripper’ is coming to Corpus Christi

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
February 23, 2021

An increase in polling locations in Harris county

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 3, 2020

What another voter hopes to see from the election

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 3, 2020

More Voting Inspiration

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 3, 2020

Voter Josh and what inspired him to vote

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 3, 2020

Stay Tuned for Election Updates

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 3, 2020
Spring Break 2021 has been cancelled

Spring Break 2021 has been cancelled

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 24, 2020
Spring breakers enjoy South Padre Island beaches without social-distancing back in 2016.

Spring break could be removed from the spring semester calendar

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 22, 2020
The university will present Sushic and Copperhead Jack’s as the latest food vendors in the Cove.

Sushi Rolls and Copperhead Jacks coming to TAMU-CC

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 6, 2020
Sandra Gonzalez is seen working on her latest project located in San Antonio.

Las Muralistas discuss their aesthetics and heritage in virtual event

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 5, 2020
Mariachi De La Isla at the Performing Art Center where they will livestream a performance on Nov. 11.

TAMU-CC’s Mariachi De La Isla strives to move forward despite Covid-19

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
September 29, 2020
Mariachi Mexicanisimo played during the virtual HHM Kickoff.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off virtually

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
September 28, 2020
TAMU-CC student athlete tests positive for the coronavirus

TAMU-CC student athlete tests positive for the coronavirus

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
September 18, 2020
Karol G presents A.B Quintanilla with both the Musical Legacy award for producer, and the Musical Legacy award for his sister Selena Quintanilla.

TAMU-CC professor Gabriel Duran collabs with Latin music and Corpus Christi legend A.B Quintanilla on upcoming film project

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
September 12, 2020
TAMU-CC students Elaine Trancoso and Amanda Martinez report working 24-36 hours a week at Corpus Christi’s Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital, while balancing full time classes.

Frontline healthcare workers share pandemic work experience

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
September 10, 2020
Online transition proves difficult for hands-on classes

Online transition proves difficult for hands-on classes

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
April 20, 2020
TAMU-CC joins other universities in allowing students to choose a pass/fail option.

Pass/fail option becomes available at TAMU-CC

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
April 2, 2020
Blake Naylor’s petition to push for a pass/fail grading system reaches over 3,000 signatures.

University responds to the pass/fail petition

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
March 30, 2020
Drive through testing came to Corpus Christi on March 19 at Christus Spohn Memorial.

First positive COVID-19 case at TAMU-CC

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
March 26, 2020
Kitana Sanchez lectures a Communication class on the LGBTQ+ community.

Kitana Sanchez speaks about her journey and experiences as a transgender woman

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
February 19, 2020
Trump shakes hands before delivering his State of the Union address on Feb. 4.

President Donald Trump impeachment trial ends with acquittal

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
February 5, 2020
President Donald Trumps final verdict will be announced on Feb. 5.

Trump’s impeachment trial coming to an end

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
February 3, 2020
Volunteers sit under the “All of Us” hut, partaking in the first step of the process, which is registering to take part in the research program.

“All of Us” research leading to brighter future

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
January 27, 2020
Photography courtesy of Roasted/Roasteds Facebook

A new coffee shop around the corner

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 21, 2019
Kedran Wade/ISLAND WAVES - Mariachi de la Isla hit the stage to perform for a full house.

‘Mariachi de la Isla and Folklórico Showcase’ ends HHM with a flourish

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 16, 2019
Poster illustration by Favianna Rodriguezs “Migration is beautiful” project.

The monarch butterfly symbolizes support for undocumented students

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 16, 2019
Karina Garcia/ISLAND WAVES - Projected Five year Financial plan for the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority.

Regional Transportation public meeting answers city questions

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
November 14, 2019
Kedran Wade/ISLAND WAVES - The university bus stop

Students have mixed feelings about Flex bus route

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 31, 2019
Photo courtesy of Joe Amon/The Denver Post - Randi Smith, a psychology teacher at Metro carries a sign for her students as students, immigrants and Impacted individuals marched to Tivoli Quad on Auraria Campus to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program during a city wide walkout and rally at Auraria Campus downtown Denver, CO.

DACA student tells Island Waves they fear deportation

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 31, 2019
Karina Garcia/ISLAND WAVES- Students can now walk in to speak with a Counselor on Duty Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and then 1p.m. to 4 p.m.

Students are coping with midterm stress

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 24, 2019
Left, courtesy of KRIS 6 News, right courtesy of Facebook. Left, Anthony Quintanilla. Right, an undated picture from Pres. Kelly Quintanillas Facebook.

Estranged husband of President Kelly Quintanilla charged with sexual assault of a minor

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 16, 2019
Gabriella Ruiz/ISLAND WAVES- The girls set the stage to perform the Fashion Show.

Beauty queens unite for an afternoon of empowerment

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 14, 2019
Photo courtesy of Exo Roast Coffee - Starts with Liudvik Cutiño Cruz on the left, followed by Arnulfo Velásquez, Alfredo Quiahuitl Villegas, and Beatrice Velázquez.

Fiesta concert gives songs without borders

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 8, 2019
Photography courtesy of Karina Garcia/ISLANDWAVES

Movie night in the UC ballroom

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 1, 2019
Photo Credits: TAMUCC Marketing and Communications)

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates by offering students information on health

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
October 1, 2019
Photography courtesy of Deborah Hendrix from Home Magazine Gainesville

Historian Paul Ortiz visits TAMU-CC to emphasize why history matters

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
April 15, 2019
Weil Gallery 6-8 pm, March 20, Photos by Jonathan Garcia/Island Waves Chin-Cheng Hung draws a sketch with pastel colors, explaining the differences with cool and warm tones and utilizing lighting to give the artwork more definition.

Live portrait drawing with Chin-Cheng Hung

Karina Garcia, Riptide Host
March 28, 2019
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