Mustang Magazine Volume 5 Issue 1

volume five | issue one | january 2010

02 Mustang Messenger | January 2010

creditsDESIGNERS / WRITERSLaura AmaroDigital Media Design Technology

Lorenzo GarciaDigital Media Design Technology

EDITORSMelani ZunigaCoordinator of Publications

Keri GutierrezDirector of Marketing

STAFF WRITERDave RalphCommunications Writer

CONTRIBUTING WRITERScredited

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERScredited

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2010by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

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FROM YOUR SGA PRESIDENT- Belinda Palomino

NEW RELEASES AT LRC- Death Masks- Ford County- Why AC/DC Matters

ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS- The Fourth Kind- Friday Night Lights

COLLEGE FEATURES- Battle of the Bands

STUDENT FEATURES- Valley Bowl

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i there Mustangs!Welcome to a newyear and semester! I

hope your break was full ofexcitement andunforgettable memories.

Last semester we had plentyof new and exciting eventsfor you and your SGAofficers are back at work

ready to give you more. This month SGA will bebusy planning our highly anticipated Mr. & Ms. TSTCscholarship competition. It will be next month so

stop by our office if you're interested for moreinformation.

Also, don't miss out on the chance to meet yourofficers at SGA's Welcome Week during January'slast week. There will be lots of clubs and funactivities.

Feel free to stop by our office in SC room 122 orcall us at 364.4343 if you have suggestions, concerns,or ideas. We love to hear from you!

Belinda Palomino

Belinda Palomino - SGA President

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SGA Meeting Schedule

All meetings are from 12PM - 1PMin the LRC Orientation Room.


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BabyT Children marvel at the sightof the prehistoric creature as itaproaches them face to face.Dinosaurs Roam Free at TSTC by Laura Amaro, DMDT

emember the first time you watched Jurassic Parkand how it sparked that desire to see a dinosaur in reallife? On November 13, that dream became a reality

when the Walking with the Dinosaurs tour made a stop foran exclusive preview at TSTC's Wellness and Sport Center.

With a combination of theatrics and animatronics, children ofall ages witnessed a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex roaming the gymcourt turned jungle floor. Attendees also enjoyed a roboticsshow put on by the Mechatronics students. The students hadconstructed small scaled remote-controlled dinosaur robotsespecially for this event, and allowed children to control therobots to engage in miniature basketball.

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National Make ADifference DayTSTC students along with Harlingen Proud donated their Saturdaymorning of October 24 to the Humane Society of Harlingen to helpwith cleaning, renovations, and providing much needed love to theanimals. Students also helped collect pet food and supply donations.

Military veterans and citizens on active duty possess adeeper meaning of patriotism, according to AutomotiveTechnology major Guadalupe Sanchez of San Benito, aMarine Corps veteran who attended the Veterans Dayceremony November 11. He saw Iraqis celebrate freedomand he said Americans should support the war on terror.

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Al Guillen urgedeach American to assess his or her patriotic character andaccept the responsibility of performing military service.

Veterans Day


Lucid Decree Bionicore CANE Blu Pilo Sky

On the rainy night of November 19th while some were nestled in their homes, mayhem wasbreaking loose and faces were being melted right off with awesome guitar licks on TSTCHarlingens own Student Quad. Yes, a total of eight rocking bands gathered to make some noise atthe First Annual TSTC Battle of the Bands.

Top: Special guest MC was deejay MarissaGarcia from the Q 94.5 radio station.

Left:The Fanatics club helped collect food forthe RGV Food Bank by charging a cannedfood item as entrance.

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Seven Immortal Guardian Adrenochrome

First place and a $500 reward went tothe metal band, Immortal Guardian.

Third place and a $200reward went to Bionicore,

a female-frontedalternative metal band.

Second place and a $300 reward went to alternativerock band, The Shrimp Shack Shooters. They also

recieved the prestigious Fan Favorite Award.Special headlining band were glamrockers, The AliCat Project. Leadvocalist and guitarist, David, is sonof the head of Math/PhysicsDepartment Dr. Hossein Pezeshki.

Judges for the event, pictured to the right, based theirgrading critieria on Originality, Band Organization, Stage

Presence, Cover Song Creativity, and Time Limit.


Thursday, February 11 7PM Cultural Arts Center

CasinoRemember to bring your student ID card.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Office of Student Life at 956.364.4304 one week prior to event.

For more information, please contact:Adele Clinton

Office of Student Life ph: 956.364.4302 / fax: 956.364.5127

[email protected]

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For more information, please contact:

Adele ClintonOffice of Student Life

ph: 956.364.4302fax: 956.364.5127

[email protected]

Apply Nowin Student Center Room 123 or online!

www.harlingen.tstc.edu/mrandmststc

Mandatory candidates meeting: LRC Orientation Room Friday, February 5 at 12PMAll applications will be due

Mr. and Ms. TSTC Scholarship Competition"A Night on Broadway"

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Everyone is welcome to apply. Must be enrolled full year and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

Winner.......................

1st Runner-up.........

2nd Runner-up.......

$1,500

$1,000

$500


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Upcoming Film Features

his film is a solid fusion of mockumentary and a sciencefiction story. The evolution from such hit films as TheBlair Witch Project, and the more recent Paranormal

Activity, is The Fourth Kind. The film blends stageddocumentary footage with its own sci-fi movie on top of it. Thetechnical premise is not important to the story and shouldprobably be ignored for maximum viewing experience.

That said, the film finds its way to lure the viewer into a worldwhere anything it throws at you is simply taken as true and, ifanything, adds to the eerie edge of the film. Some scares are

done with cheap shots of sudden noises, but the real scares in the film are those

of depth from within the story and overall plots going on. The idea of theunknown is a large part in this film as well, leaving the audience behind andallowing you to conger up immense farces.

There are several layers to how the film was made, but overall I can honestly saythat Ive not been scared like this in a while. Its not so much the things you seevisually in the film but more so the ideas and possibilities it creates after you leavethe big screen. The documented footage in the film is what won me over themost as it makes the characters youve just met more three-dimensional.

I will say that this is one of those films where the viewers must submergethemselves into the screen. Its a great suspense science fiction for the books.

The Fourth KindT

by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

Rated PG-131 hr 38 minSci-Fi / Thriller

irst, allow me to clear the air. You do not have to be afootball fan or even remotely like the sport to enjoy thisseries to its fullest. This was one of the reasons that I had

dodged it for so long.

Its difficult to encompass Friday Night Lights into a smallreview, but I can boldly say that it is the best series I have everseen. To earn a ranking so high in my book, a series or a filmhas to impact my life, not merely entertain me. I think somewould agree. The series has the most enticing stories that lockthe viewer in engagement with great and sincere performances

by all of the actors. The characters are real. Their world is real, and you care forthem as you learn from them and their mistakes.

The series presents the most believable setting of a real family that I have everseen on screen. The conversations and relationships between every member are

different while still very relatable. The family problems are not handled as in manysitcoms with over-the-top reactions and pseudo power struggles. Instead, again,everything is approached with uncertainty and real emotion, just like the realworld.

Finally, there is Coach Taylor. I believe that if everyone had a person like CoachTaylor in his or her life, this world would be a better and brighter place to live. The essence, the core, life and heart beat of this series is the result of a newhero of mine written into a very much mortal character named Coach Taylor.Again, it is difficult to encapsulate this character with words, but I can assure youthat if you were to experience this series along the side of Coach Taylor, youwould see everything not necessarily more colorful or brighter, but every dreamseems possible and see yourself more capable than before.

I realize that this can sound a bit clich, but I can honestly say that this show andits characters have changed and effected my life for the better.

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Rated PG60 minDrama / Sport

Friday Night Lights (TV Series) by Lorenzo Garcia, DMDT

January 1stCase 39

January 10thCrazy on the OutsideDaybreakersLeap YearYouth in Revolt

January 15thLovely BonesThe Book of EliThe Spy Next Door

January 22ndExtraordinary MeasuresLegionTo Save A LifeTooth Fairy

January 29thDreadEdge of DarknessWhen in Rome


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2. Performer with the special skill of letting nothing hit the ground.3. He will set his breath aflame!5. If an acrobat should make a mistake, this will keep them from hitting the ground.9. Fill the tent with music.11. A reward for a great performance from the audience14. An exceptionally limber performer15. Pastries to the face!16. Some float, while others just color the room.

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1. Their faces are painted to entertain, but strike fear in some.4. A circus act presenter.6. Witnesses to the show7. Swing and tumble from high ropes8. A buttery circus snack staple10. Colorful circus attire 12. A fly-through-the-air performer.13. A little help from the non-human kingdom

Crossword Puzzle:Things You Find at a Circus:

Check out what thePhotojournalism and Design Club

is currently listening to!

PinkSoberFunhouse

Pop / Rock / Alternativewww.myspace.com/pinkspage

PortisheadChase the TearChase the Tear

Trip-Hop / Electronicwww.portishead.co.uk

LightsFebruary AirThe Listening

Indie / Pop / New Wavewww.iamlights.com

Explosions in the SkyThe Moon is DownThose Who Tell the Truth...

Post-Rock / Instrumental / Ambientwww.explosionsinthesky.com

Sonic YouthSuperstarIf I Were a Carpenter

Rock / Experimentalwww.myspace.com/sonicyouth

Lily AllenHe Wasnt ThereIts Not Me, Its You

Pop / Rock / Electropopwww.myspace.com/lilyallen

Creature FeatureSuch Horrible ThingsThe Greatest Show Unearthed

Alternative / Gothic Rock / Electronicwww.creaturefeaturemusic.com

The AvalanchesFrontier PsychiatristSince I Left You

Electronic /Alternative Dancewww.theavalanches.com

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Across:2. Multi-tasking object manipulator3. He will set his breath aflame!5. Keeps aerial performers from

hitting the ground 9. Fills the tend with music 11. A reward from the audience

for a great performance 14. An exceptionally limber performer15. Pastries to the face! 16. Some float, while others

just color the room

Down: 1. Their faces are painted to entertain,

but strike fear in some.4. A circus act presenter.6. Witnesses to the show7. A high swing performer8. A buttery circus snack staple10. Colorful circus attire12. A gymnastics and tightrope

performer13. A little help from the

animal kingdom

Intramural SportsIntramural Sports

Indoor SportsBasketballVolleyball

SoccerDodgeballRaquetball

Kickball

Outdoor SportsFlag Football

SoftballSoccer

Kickball

FitnessCardio RoomWeight RoomWalking Trail

Aerobic ClassesMuscle Toning Classes

TSTC Wellness & Sports Center


intramuralsportsschedulespring2010

All you need at the LRC to borrow a book is a valid TSTC student ID. For more information, visit www.harlingen.tstc.edu/library.

Death Masksby Jim Butcher

Harry Dresden, Chicago'sonly practicing wizard, ishired by a mysteriouspriest to find the stolenShroud of Turin. But first,Harry must deal with theRed Court of Vampires'champion, professional hitmen, and the return of hissemi-vampire formergirlfriend.

Ford Countyby John Grisham

Grisham returns to FordCounty, Mississippi, thesetting of his immenselypopular first novel, ATime to Kill. This whollysurprising collectionreminds readers onceagain why Grisham is oneof America's favoritestorytellers.

Why AC/DC Mattersby Anthony Bozza

A former Rolling Stonejournalist and best-sellingauthor pens a fan'stribute and thoughtfulcultural history of theAustralian band, in anengaging look at thegroup's importance thatincludes personal insightsas well as those ofprominent musicians.

New Releases at the LRCWHAT IS THE LRC?The TSTC Dr. J. Gilbert Leal Learning Resource Center(LRC) provides a variety of services aimed to helpstudents and faculty meet educational goals. The LRChouses the library, Media & Publications Center andboard conference room.

Whether for work or leisure, there are computers 4 printers a scanner 10,000+ journals 58,000+ electronic books DVDs 10 study rooms orientation room display cases

To see what software is offered at the LRC, please visitits Web site at www.harlingen.tstc.edu/library.

To reserve the Orientation Room, please call thecirculation desk at 364.4609.

Display cases are available to showcase TSTC activities,services, programs and to commemorate specialobservances. To reserve a display case, call 364.4609.

The Learning Resource Center staff encourages culturaland information literacy by organizing events such asdatabase orientations, puppet shows, art exhibits, poetryreadings, workshops and seminars.

aerobicsmonday - friday: 12 noon

wednesdays: 5:15PM

WELLNESS & SPORTS CENTER HOURS monday - thursday 8AM - 9PMfriday 10AM - 2PMsunday 3PM - 9PM

Friday, January 22Deadline for Softball & Basketball League Rosters

Wednesday, January 27Top Gun Shooting Contest, WSC at 6pmSign up at Wellness & Sports Center, Room 100

wellness walktuesday, february 16

softball field, 12pm-1pm

Armando Brany Dominguez, SupervisorRoom 101 Phone: 956.364.4341Email: [email protected]

Jose Garza, Assistant SupervisorRoom 104 Phone: 956.364.4340Email: [email protected]

Intramurals Department Personnel:


AArriieess 33//221144//1199Battle of the Bands was just what you need to add thatextra jump-start to energize those creative juices. I know

it seems as if your academic career is taking forever, but, my little Ram,all is well. Just tell yourself every day that TSTC has everything youneed, youre a great student and soon you will be on to greater things.

TTaauurruuss 44//220055//2200You are blessed to have great friends that are always atyour side and would never give you bad advice. If a friend

says that maybe you should take it easy and just be a part time studentthen maybe you should. Don't rush yourself and enjoy the educationexperience at TSTC.

GGeemmiinnii 55//221166//2211It's time for you to experiment a little with the other sideof you. If you don't know what to do, just go with the flow

try something new. Maybe take a class outside your program to spice itup a little. You might learn something that could complement yourprogram.

CCaanncceerr 66//222277//2222You tend to be an emotional person and put a lot intoyour work. You probably feel like collapsing on the floor

due to deadlines in the office. I know you might feel like you are beingtugged in different directions, but keep going, find a balance by beingpositive. Keeping looking forward and you soon will feel like youre inthe right place.

LLeeoo 77//223388//2222Right now you have to be the "lion" or at least pretend tobe one. It may seem like people are not addressing

deadlines that you need to make. Be firm but not fierce. You dontwant people to be afraid, just conscious of work in the office. (Like inthe fast pace of the Marketing Department. Many people do notunderstand the pressures of making shirt orders. Wink.)

VViirrggoo 88//223399//2222Your critical thinking skills and your eye for perfection willbe needed by someone near you. It will be beneficial for

them, but remember to be merciful. You can sometimes come off toostrong, even mean, at times, but it is just your outstanding work ethic.So keep the phrases May I offer a suggestion?" or "Would you mind ifwe did it this way... in mind. Youre a tough sign, but you and I knowthat deep inside is a very caring heart.

LLiibbrraa 99//22331100//2222Keep in mind of your behavior especially when it comes toauthority (boss, traffic officer, etc.). I know you think you do

not have authority issues, but just remember that other people have todo their job as well. So the next time you bring an assignment to yourboss don't roll your eyes or guff when they want you to go back anddo it again. Just nod and say Sure thing!" with a great big smile, even ifit is fake.

SSccoorrppiioo 1100//22331111//2211Now is the time to ask a co-worker to fill in for you for a"sick" day. You have been working very hard, so asking for

a favor at work for a new project should not be a problem. Peoplesee you as a good worker and will more than likely to be happy tohelp you out for any request.

SSaaggiittttaarriiuuss 1111//22221122//2211You are quite the little eco-friendly co-worker. I know youwant people to put paper in the recycling bin and rinse

out those soda cans to be recycled, reduced and reused, but don'tworry. Just make sure that you keep doing it yourself and it will alwaysmake a difference.

CCaapprriiccoorrnn 1122//222211//1199Doors will open at the end of this month, but be preparedto change your image or presentation to fully take

advantage. When Jupiter hits Pisces on January 18, communications,travel or business dealings will be in for a boost. If youre on the huntfor a job, head on out to the Job Placement office. The information isthere for the taking.

AAqquuaarriiuuss 11//220022//1188SLOW DOWN. Youre rushing too much these days. Youllhave to bite your tongue and avoid confrontation. Youre

going too fast! Remember to smile and to let some things go. Youworry too much. Try not to control everything. If the meeting doesntgo the way you wanted, so what? You always have next time to make abetter PowerPoint or lecture.

PPiisscceess 22//119933//2200Well, after all the hustle and bustle of holiday rush you findyourself in a better place this new year. You are

surrounded by lots of positive people. Being the fishy that you are, justgo with the flow, and the new year will be more relaxing and in yourfavor. You have a lot of support. You are very blessed.

horoscopesby Madame Brown

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