Galveston Mardi Gras Impels Enforcement of Alcohol Policy on Campus

theNautilus Volume 28, Issue 2 Texas A&M University at Galveston February 28, 2017 Features Galveston Mardi Gras impels enforcement of alcohol policy on campus Academic Complex By Katlyn Register, ‘20 Phase 2 ground- Mardi Gras Krewe Queen break ceremony By Katie Hansche, ‘18 Phase Two Ground- breaking ceremony took place in the clock tower area to celebrate beginning con- page 2 struction on the second part of the Academic Complex. The actual ground will Paid visitor parking break for the building before the end of the semester, and the building will open in the fall of 2018. According to the press release, the “large lecture facility/support services building” will be about page 3 38,000 square feet and house the bookstore, mail services, a coffee shop, of- Corps Maintenance fices, lecture halls, and a large multipurpose room. This multipurpose room is meant to be subdi- vided into spaces to fit the needs of the campus and its activities, said Grant Shal- lenberger, Associate Vice page 4 President for Administra- Liquor Law Photo: Megan John, Nautilus Staff tion and Auxiliary Services. The statue of young Violation statistics The historic Galveston Strand decorated in celebration of Mardi Gras. Beads are thrown from the balconies to people deemed worthy George Mitchell, the ep- walking below. onym of Texas A&M Uni- versity at Galveston, will Beginning in 1867, Gal- pus and according to the was clear to say that while if the student begins to cause be displayed in front of the veston’s Mardi Gras celebra- TAMUG Police Department being intoxicated on cam- a scene. Martinez explained complex amid the landscap- tion has a long history of website, the State Law re- pus was a student rule vio- that officers would arrest ing. bright colors, beads, floats, garding alcohol includes lation, drinking responsibly students when they become A “Howdy” hedge was page 7 and spirits. No, not the spirit underage and excessive con- before returning to campus sick for the student’s safe- proposed at the Student synonymous to joy, the spir- sumption. Thus, a visibly would not result in an arrest. ty. He knows the individual Government Association’s its associated with alcoholic drunk person is technically “[Drinking] to a certain de- will be taken care of in jail student forum, and Shal- INDEX beverages. Alcohol played not allowed on campus. gree is okay” Martinez said. whereas on campus, the stu- lenberger has confirmed a major factor in the Mardi Chief of Police for Texas However, if an individual dent could be left in a room News...... pages 2 & 3 the hedge was not out of Gras celebration. With Texas A&M University at Galves- arrived on campus incom- by themself. “If [a student] the question and was in fact A&M University at Galves- ton Anthony Martinez said petent or “if there will be a cannot take care of [one’s being looked at by the com- Texas A&M Maritime Academy...page 4 ton in such close proximi- the TAMUG campus police problem, [campus police] self] he/she will be subject mittee in charge of beautify- ty to the festival, TAMUG officers’ priority is the safety will have to do something to arrest” Martinez said. If ing the complex. Science & Technology...... page 5 ResLife and campus Police of the students. “We are not about that” Martinez said. a drunken student began to The Academic Complex enlist extra precautions to here trying to see how many Martinez mentioned cause problems, Martinez is to serve as a “front door” Editorials & Opinions...... pages 6 & 7 keep the campus dry and en- people we can arrest. We two actions that would result said he would have no prob- to the campus and make the sure the safety of students. are trying to keep the cam- in an arrest: if the student is lem arresting the individual. clock tower more of a focal Sports...... page 8 TAMUG is a dry campus safe,” Martinez said. He sick from over drinking, or See Alcohol p.2 point on campus. 2 February 28, 2017 News the Nautilus

The Nautilus Former Krewe Queen says, “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” this year for Galveston Mardi Gras Staff By Amber Croyl, ‘20 Mardi Gras has become Mystic Krewe of Aquarius ing a Mardi Gras krewe is drunkfest.” Editor-in-Chief: synonymous with binge is a non-profit organization enormous but they view it as No longer a mem- Amanda Barbato, ‘19 [email protected] drinking, beads and parades that benefits the Shriner’s a fun and exciting motiva- ber of the Mystic Krewe of but former krewe queen, Burn Hospital and the Chil- tor to bring the community Aquarius, Kerstens still en- Copy Editor: Danette Kerstens says this dren’s wing at University together by hosting several joys Mardi Gras to the full- Reana Palmer, ‘18 Southern tradition is so of Texas Medical Branch in fundraising events through- est and continues the tradi- much more. Galveston. They had about out the year. From pub tion by celebrating this time Business Manager: As a native Gal- 130-145 members when Ker- crawls, cookouts, and trolley of year with her grandson. Katlyn Register, ‘20 [email protected] vestonian, or B.O.I. (born stons was participating in parties, the krewe members Although the first week- on the island), Kerstens has the krewe. In addition to pa- are constantly brainstorm- end of Mardi Gras is pretty Writers: grown up with the famous rade preparation and coming ways to get the people of tame and kid friendly com- Jack Clark, ‘19 Galveston Mardi Gras her munity service, the krew- Galveston involved and con- pared to the second week- Amber Croyl, ‘20 whole life. For her, the cel- es also have their own royal necting with one another. end, Kerstens still suggests Israel Gomez, ‘20 ebration is not about getting court. Kerstens became an Each krewe focus- that anyone heading to the Katie Hansche, ‘18 drunk and “bearing it all for active member of the Mys- es on various aspects of the Strand for the festivities use ten cent beads,” she says, tic Krewe of Aquarius sev- community, for the Mystic common sense. Stay with Photographer: “It’s time for celebration eral years ago and served as Krewe of Aquarius, they are friends, don’t leave drinks Megan John, ‘18 with families and friends.” Dutchess, Princess, and even geared toward family fun. unattended, avoid wearing Kerstens got seri- Queen. Tossing footballs and prin- big earrings and be sure to Faculty Advisors: |Photo: Danette Kerstens Dr. Katherine Echols ous about Mardi Gras on Although Mardi Gras is cess tiaras to the little ones have on close toed shoes. [email protected] the island when she joined a once a year extravaganza, at the parade and posing for Another insider tip before Danette Kerstens wearing her cos- the Mystic Krewe of Aquar- the krewes are working all photo ops brings joy to all heading out to the parade tume designed by Andy Kerstens Amy Caton ius. Krewes are members of year long to plan and raise those on the float as well as is to always watch out for the year she was named Krewe [email protected] the public that form clubs funds. Aside from the costly spectators on the street. Ker- beads, they tend to fly from Princess. or associations united in permits and fees to take part stens said, “The interaction every direction and sting Website: www.tamug.edu/Nautilus their love for Mardi Gras. in the parades, the members with kids and families is the when they hit. Other than For more informa- Throughout the year these also budget for their lav- most amazing,” she is com- that, Kerstens says “Laissez tion on Galveston Mar- Twitter: clubs get together to design ish costumes. The capes and mitted to “Sharing the spir- les bons temps rouler,” Ca- di Gras, visit the official twitter.com/the_naut floats, costumes and give trains alone can cost around it of Mardi Gras, educating jun French for “Let the good website:http://www.mardi- back to the community. The $8,000. The expenses of hav- the people, and debunk the times roll.” Instagram: grasgalveston.com/ @nautilusnews

Thank you to our sponsors: TAMUG LIST department Texas A&M Maritime Academy Hall fire sprinkler incident follow up Alcohol TAMUG Office of Student Life Continued from cover By Jack Clark, ‘19 Published by “Our main concern is The Texas A&M of Cadets, they are still university picks a company evacuated late during a The Galveston County safety and security of every- Maritime Academy Hall has under the umbrella of their or in house group. After school night. Daily News one, that includes the intoxi- made a smooth transition old commanders. further evaluation there has While the flooding cated individual and anyone into the recovery and Since the water damage been no new damage since started on the third floor and they may encounter.” Marti- The Nautilus restoration of the rooms that to the three floors occurred previously reported. soaked the hallway the water nez and the campus police strives to represent all information were effected in the alleged a series of contractors have The transition of cadets eventually made its way officers will not risk the accurately and fairly. If we have accidental break of the fire been coming to the Texas into different hallways down to the first floor. Some safety of other Aggies in lieu made an error please let us know. sprinkler. A&M Maritime Academy has posed a challenge for of the damage consisted Contact us at tamugnautilus@ of an intoxicated student. Soon after the damage, Hall to evaluate the damage companies in the Corps of destroyed ceiling tiles, gmail.com When arrested, a stu- cadets within the rooms and to make plans for of Cadets. On Tuesdays soaked floor boards, and dent will be taken to the effected continued to live restoration. Battalion One has room water trapped in the wall. county jail overnight. The Journalism and Communications in their hallways while The initial cleanup inspection promptly at 0705. A handful of personal items student will generally be Learning Community (JCLC) Residential Life & Housing resorted in drying the Since forty cadets have been located on the floor in each kept in a more secure cell, created a plan to move the sheetrock on the walls and displaced into different of the effected rooms were JCLC is for students of any major or but ultimately, that individ- students elsewhere. the floor that contained companies throughout also subject to water damage. classification interested in commu- ual is an adult and will be Once plans were made, water. The property the Texas A&M Maritime After the incident many nications, journalism, and media treated like one. After the any student that was living effected has since been Academy Hall, members of of the cadets in the Corps studies. night is over, a fine will be without a roommate became dried completely by water upper staff have helped to volunteered their time to involved. We are looking for students interest- a potential candidate for remediation specialist. inspect rooms not located in help shipmates clean up Martinez advises that if ed in reporting, photography, photo accommodating to a cadet According to Alex the original companies. the water. After hours of a student has been drinking, editing, web design, graphic design, of an effected room. All Crouse, the Housing The original incident mopping and soaking up the during Mardi Gras, make and business management. forty of the cadets that Coordinator for Corps occurred when a room on water with any tool cadets arrangements to stay with sustained damage to their Housing, the repair process the third floor broke one could find, the full extent If you are interested in becoming a friend off campus. One walls, and floors were is scheduled to be completed of the fire sprinkler heads. of cleanup was still not part of The Nautilus staff please should always think ahead moved successfully. While by next semester, fall of 2017. This went on to trigger the complete. contact [email protected] when planning to drink and the cadets live with other The actual repair process fire alarm and caused the or Dr. Katherine Echols at echolsk@ never sell or give alcohol to tamug.edu companies within the Corps will take place once the entire residence hall to be a minor. the Nautilus the Nautilus News February 28, 2017 3

TAMUG Auxiliary Services and Campus PD implement new paid visitor parking system on campus By Amanda Barbato, ‘19

A new paid visitor expects revenue generated discourage misuse,” said reasons can request for parking system has been from visitor parking to be It wasn’t to generate revenue. Shallenberger. the department to pay the implemented on campus. used to service machines, Parking citations issued parking fee. Requests are Within the past month pay for materials, and pay It was to create a manageable by campus police to parking processed by Pat Hebert, machines were purchased off app fees. “ system that was enforceable, “ permit holders such as manager of auxiliary and installed, signage was Shallenberger stressed students, faculty, and staff services. posted, and an app was that the machines will not Grant Shallenberger are enforced through the Special even rates may licensed. be paid off immediately but Associate Vice President for use of a TAMUG account. also be available through In total the new rather through the course Administration and Auxiliary Services Visitors with no standing the parking website. More visitor parking system of their useful life. “I would account to the university are information regarding is approximated by expect them to have at a not as easily persecuted. parking on campus can be Associate Vice President minimum a five year useful Shallenberger said “We found at www.tamug.edu/ for Administration and life,” he said. don’t have a system currently police/parking. Auxiliary Services, Grant The new system appears for repeat visitor offenders,” Shallenberger to have cost to be working as campus and the university does not between 27,000 and 30,000 police have not noticed an have a system planned or in dollars. increase in citations issued. the works. Each of the two visitor The initial reason Only if the police parking payment stations behind implementing paid department notices an cost 12,000 dollars. The visitor parking was to create increase in citations will other costs came from a manageable system. this concern be addressed. signage and the Paymobile Shallenberger said the “We feel we have a very good app licensing fees. system was put in place to system now,” Shallenberger The funds used to clarify what visitors need to said. pay for the visitor parking do when coming to campus, Parking on campus is system came from parking make it more convenient enforced by the campus fees students, faculty and for visitors to park, and police department 24/7. staff pay to obtain a parking discourage parking permit Designated parking zones pass. Approximately 200- holders from parking in were assigned last semester |Photo: Amanda Barbato, 250,000 dollars a year are visitor spaces. to commuter, resident, and Nautilus Staff generated through the “It wasn’t to generate faculty and staff permit purchase of parking passes. revenue. It was to create holders. Aggie Pay Station visitor park- “All those costs are a manageable system that Departments who may ing rates. Visitors can also |Photo: Amanda Barbato, Nautilus Staff download the “Paymobile” borne out of the parking was enforceable, that had an have visitors meeting for a app and pay from their smart- fees,” Shallenberger said. He appropriate rate that would Visitor parking station located in the Sea Aggie Center parking lot. seminar, lecture, or business phones.

“Our main concern is safety and security of every-Election season for TAMUG: Student Body Presidential Debate and Meet the Prospective Yell Leaders helps inform voters one, that includes the intoxicated individual and anyone By Katlyn Register, ‘20 they may encounter.” Marti- nez and the campus police With the Student and running mate Juan audience the implementation apparent when Lawhon began by saying that she the purpose to get to know officers will not risk theBody President and Yell Tonche. Instructional of the Diversity Council, asked his final question, does not think the form the candidates running safety of other Aggies in lieuLeader election looming, Assistant Professor and Thompson commenced the “Communication is being of communication will for Yell Leader. The event of an intoxicated student. Sea Aggies have decisions Director of the Honors talk of a topic that would brought up a lot. How be different. She goes on began with each contender When arrested, a stu-they need to make. To help Program, David Lawhon be present throughout the would you improve beyond to discuss the President’s introducing himself and dent will be taken to thewith the decision making served as mediator. The debate. Facebook and fliers? How Council Dinners, started saying his Wild Cat. After county jail overnight. The process, TAMUG’s Student debate opened with the Thompson spoke of the would your communication by Devon Paul, and office that, the 10 hopeful Yell student will generally be Government Association presidential nominees Diversity Council as one of form be different?” The first hours where students can Leaders were each asked to kept in a more secure cell, and Traditions Council presenting the audience with her achievements and her to answer was perspective come forth with issues as answer one silly question but ultimately, that individ-organized two separate background information running mate, Rodgers, said president Grimm. He said their additional way of and one serious question. ual is an adult and will be events in CLB 100 on about themselves as to why it was their primary goal to he believes face-to-face communicating beyond the The event was filled with treated like one. After the February 15.These events they would be the best pick get the diversity council set interaction is the best form fliers. laughter and cheers as each night is over, a fine will be were designed to give the for Student Body President. up. Tonche said the Diversity of communication. The winner of the candidate tried their best involved. student body a chance to Lawhon asked each party Council has been dead until To step up SGA’s debate is a decision left up to hype up the crowd. The Martinez advises that iflearn more about each four questions and allowed the week prior and made it face-to-face interactions, to the student body. For evening ended with free a student has been drinking,candidate. both perspective presidents be known that Grimm and Grimm suggested talking to those who were unable to campaign merchandise during Mardi Gras, make The first affair was and vice presidents to himself have been working organizations from the start watch, the full debate is given away to show support arrangements to stay with a debate between current respond fully. on the bill to have a Diversity before an issue arises talking posted on the Facebook for a particular candidate. a friend off campus. OneStudent Body President The two major topics of Council in SGA. before classes, and starting page of TAMUG Student Students have the should always think aheadDanielle Thompson and the night were the Diversity The topic of a campus television show to Government Association. opportunity to vote in both when planning to drink andrunning mate Brandon Council and communication communication was thrown get news across. Following the debate elections until March 1 never sell or give alcohol to Rogers, and perspective between SGA and the around for the duration of When the same question was an event put together through Wheelhouse. a minor. president Gregory Grimm students. Announcing to the the debate but was most was given to Thompson, she by Traditions Council with 4 February 28, 2017 Texas A&M Maritime Academy the Nautilus

ZOPT 300 Maintenance for Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets transitions to new T.S. General Rudder staff

By Jack Clark, ‘19 Cadets in the Texas are in the selection phase for last soundings, and routine A&M Maritime Academy the Chief Mate and hope to inspections of shipboard make up maintenance hours have that position filled in equipment. Each ZOPT- that were missed the first the next week or so.” 300 period is scheduled for week of the semester. While Since the delay in the three hours a week and over the university is in a tran- first week, maintenance has the course of a cadet’s time sition period of new ship continued. Putty said that, at the Academy these hours officers the General Rudder “2/M Teare is on the ship add up to count for 30 days has still conducted the usual daily, so there is some main- of sea time. Other sea day ZOPT-300 maintenance pe- tenance going on. He has requirements are fulfilled by riod in order to keep cadets been assisted by some of the summer cruises and watch up to date on sea time. Corps staff.” hours. Captain Putty, the cur- Cadet Commander Cole Although the university rent Master of the General Manders, ’17, has helped out is searching to fill new posi- Rudder has been planning with conducted the ZOPT- tions watch has continued as and organizing the hire of 300 training period to en- normal, with companies ro- potential officers to the uni- sure that cadets are fulfilling tating weeks and weekends versities training ship. Putty sea day requirements by the to ensure that the vessel is said that he “hopes to have a Coast Guard. secure and safe from adverse temporary 2/M to assist with ZOPT-300 is a required weather and conditions. ZOPT next week.” period for all license option As an alternative op- “We have four candi- cadets and is often referred tion cadets in the license dates for the position and to as maintenance. Cadets option program can make this position is my first pri- report to the General Rud- up missed maintenance time |Photo: Katie Hansche, Nautilus Staff ority.” der in their boiler suits, and at The American Undersea He also explained that protective gear and usually Warfare Center (AUWC) lo- Gwen Shamley listens to Mate Max Tear’s lecture on emergency escape breathing devices and Shipboard Oil the university will be hir- conduct task that uphold the cated at Seawolf Park under Pollution Emergency Plan mandated by OPA90. ing a permanent Master and daily work needed to upkeep the direction of Cadet Ash- Chief Mate to conduct op- the training ship. er Spalding, ’19. The AUWC While these vessels are platform for cadets to gain Galveston many cadets can erations aboard the training These task can consist houses the USS Cavalla, no longer in operation and hands on experience in nor- be seen restoring these his- ship. As for the Chief Mate of chipping paint and rust, a submarine, and the USS are available for tours to mal shipboard operations. toric vessels. position Putty said that, “We painting, cleaning, bal- Stewart, a destroyer escort. the public they provide a On a typical Saturday in

Working to maintain: TMA cadet volunteers over 1,000 hours of shipboard maintenance to The American Undersea Warfare Center

By Amanda Barbato, ‘19 to-class submarine open to deck cadets to receive main- success because it’s a very erators (SSDG) on the USS the public for tours. The two tenance hours for their work large part of the ship that is Stewart to running condi- vessels are now used as ed- on the vessels at the AUWC. now working exactly how it tion. ucational outreach to show As a result hundreds of vol- was during WWII,” Spalding Aside from relations what WWII and post WWII unteer hours to the park said. It now serves the mod- between Texas A&M Mari- life was like in the Navy. have come from Texas A&M ern purpose of keeping the time Academy, Spalding also Spalding decided to Cadets. ship moored in the event of works to strengthen rela- get involved because he tionships with other muse- “thought that there were a um ships. lot of opportunities for per- keeping the museum safe and Spalding notes that as sonal development and to the historic vessels age, parts make a serious impact at a the lights on. are harder to find or no lon- local museum,” he said. He “ Asher Spalding “ ger available. “I’m trying to claims his biggest task is to come up with cooperation Volunteer Maintenance coordinator at the keep the ship and subma- to mutually benefit everyone American Undersea Warfare Center rine looking presentable to because even the best ships the public as well as keeping are struggling in some way,” |Photo: Amanda Barbato, Nautilus Staff up with restoration work in One of Spalding’s big- a hurricane. Spalding said. general. gest responsibilities is to Another notable Out of the thousand Asher Spalding standing by the Ship Service Diesel Generator he is cur- The new relationship manage the volunteers and achievement at the AUWC hours volunteered Spalding rently working on restoring. between Texas A&M Mar- assign tasks. is the restoration of the USS believes his greatest achieve- itime Academy and the There have been sever- Tautog submarine sail. “It’s a ment is “keeping the muse- Asher Spalding, Marine has volunteered over 1,000 AUWC is “probably one al accomplishments made real eye-opener to everyone um safe and the lights on.” Transportation major ’19 hours to the AUWC. of the biggest accomplish- in the last year through vol- because it came off a nuclear For more informa- serves as the volunteer main- The AUWC is home ments in recent history for unteer work. “The complete submarine,” Spalding said. tion on volunteering at the tenance coordinator at the to the USS Stewart, an Ed- the [AUWC],” Spalding said. restoration of the anchor Currently Spalding is AUWC contact Asher Spald- American Undersea Warfare sall-class destroyer escort, The relationship between windlass, chain locker, and working on restoring one of ing at [email protected]. Center (AUWC). Spalding and the USS Cavalla, a Ga- the two entities allows A&M anchor chain was a huge the Ship Service Diesel Gen- the Nautilus Science and Technology February 28, 2017 5

SGA Announcements Meeting with Mayor 2. Parking for events in support of the Senator Tonche, our Legislative Relations Com- community, such as Fall fest. mittee Chair, had the opportunity to meet with We are researching how best to address events the Mayor of Galveston. He was able to com- such as Fallfest. Our first step is to consider how municate student issues on the island as well College Station handles similar activities and as receive some input from the Mayor on future use that to inform our response. plans for Galveston. • 51st re-pavement TSGC Advocacy Day • TAMUG sign on 51st Six members of our Student Government at- • Revival of Galveston as a college town/ tended the Texas Student Government Coali- tourist town tion Advocacy Day at the capitol! We met with • City of Galveston and TAMUG involvement Senators and Representatives to promote three • Possibility of Mayor attending an SGA bills the Coalition is supporting for the 500,000 meeting plus students it represents. We are honored and • Possible bridge reconstruction excited to be a part of the coalition and the impact it enables us to make for the students of Town Hall Feedback Texas. After our Town Hall meeting, Grant Shallenberg- er, Associate Vice President for Administration Office Hours and Auxiliary Services, was able to find answers Our senators have volunteered their time to be to a few questions we could not address. in our office throughout the week for our stu- 1. The possibility of identifying a few dents! spaces near the fishing pier for Resident Permit Here are our hours: holders to use. The campus needs to preserve the integrity of Monday: 10 AM-4 PM the designated parking plan that was imple- Tuesday: 8 AM-1 PM mented in fall 2016. One of the objectives of 3:30 PM-5 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM-1 PM |Photo: Katie Hansche, Nautilus Staff that program was to ensure that the academic needs of the campus remained the highest pri- 2 PM-3 PM 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Gwen Shamley listens to Mate Max Tear’s lecture on emergency escape breathing devices and Shipboard Oil ority (student and faculty have parking available Thursday: 11 PM-2 PM Pollution Emergency Plan mandated by OPA90. for academic classes). With that in mind, we will identify some spots during off peak hours in 2:30 PM-3:30 PM that area as available for Resident permits, but 5 PM-6:30 PM Galveston many cadets can need a few days to work out the details (where, Friday: 8:30 AM-9:30 PM be seen restoring these his- how many, signage, how to communicate, etc.). 10:30 AM-2 PM toric vessels. I would hope we can implement within the next 2:30 PM-7 PM 2 weeks. Working to maintain: TMA cadet volunteers over 1,000 hours of shipboard maintenance to The American Undersea Warfare Center

Lambda Kappa Alpha Honors Society has set its goal on raising $3,000 for The American Heart Society by hosting a Relay for Life. Stay up to date by following the Facebook: TAMUG Relay for Life and Instagram: @ relayforlifetamug. 6 February 28, 2017 Editorials & Opinions the Nautilus

Video game review: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard takes unique first-person view and suspenseful plot By Israel Gomez, ‘20 Created by Capcom, this person point of view. This is element is a bit different, focus on enhanced graphics horror element, I personally Resident Evil games. Often first-person horror game inspired from recent horror where instead of just the as well, the PC version of don’t get scared easily, but times, I felt that before I introduces us to a new group games such as the canceled classical jump scares, it the game can be played with I thankfully had a friend can even solve a puzzle, the of characters in the Resident Silent Hills P.T demo, again takes elements of beautiful graphics, provided next to me while playing solution was already given Evil franchise. You take the and Outlast, a 2013 first- psychological horror from you have a good graphics this who does get scared to me. Also, I found the role of Ethan Winters, a person horror (and also my games like Outlast and card. PlayStation is next easily. She found that the lack of diversity in enemies loving husband who goes personal favorite horror adds that the game, making on the list, with some very best thing to this game was disappointing. The feeling in search of missing wife, game). Second, the plot is Resident Evil 7 a game full detailed graphics, and last the psychological scares that of meeting new enemy types Mia. You find yourself in very different from the other of jump scares and vivid is Xbox One, with stunning will either have you running and having no idea what you the home of the Bakers, and Resident Evil’s. Unlike the psychological imagery. graphics, but just a tad-bit out the room or getting were about to face was gone. you know must escape the other games of the series, Graphically, the less detail. little sleep that night (in her Most tension comes from household all while trying to where you played as a special Resident Evil 7 takes Personally, after playing case, both). The gameplay is being in many situations and save your wife and yourself. police operative or say an advantage of modern day the game on Xbox One, I definitely another highlight doing your best to adapt to The gameplay is very awesome US Special Agent technology and is one of the found the plot and suspense for me, simply because it them while also conserving unique for a Resident Evil such as Leon S. Kennedy, you first horror games that can to be the highlight of the engaged me the whole time your resources. The addition game. First off, unlike all the are just a regular guy who be played and finished in game. Each character is very and had me wondering if of more enemy types other Resident Evil games, is looking for his wife and VR (Virtual Reality) Mode. unique, and has their own I would even survive each definitely could have made where you played through with his bad luck, stumbles This way of playing the back story, making the thrill encounter. I did find the lack this better. the games in a third-person upon the horror of mutated game however is exclusively of seeing each character of complex puzzles quite Resident Evil 7: Biohazard perspective, you are playing people who really don’t want only for PlayStation 4. If you either a total relief, or a disappointing, especially is available for PC, Xbox through the game in a first- you alive. Lastly, the horror are a gamer that wants to total scare. Focusing on the compared to the other One, and PlayStation 4. Letter to the editor: “Stigma of the century” how tattoos and piercings are perceived in the workplace We have all heard the place, and regardless of your self-confidence’s feng-shui. It was only recently that ous lack of a racial compo- study mentioned above used mantra of “You’ll never get generation’s “classification” My own confidence ebbs and I dug deeper into this com- nent, but that may be a whole a neck tattoo as the stimu- a job with tattoos or pierc- and resulting stereotypes, flows like the waves of our mon train of thought; and other can of worms for this lus, so something less con- ings.”... but is that really still somehow society needs to remarkably blasé Galveston yes, I am guilty of it before social topic. The census’ re- spicuous is more likely to be the case? adjust. Island. all seven of my tattoos and sults found that, on average, unnoticed or unmentioned. The generations cur- Most of us students with Despite how many ar- myriad of piercings. Upon consumers in a medical envi- The piercing that prompt- rently entering the job mar- tattoos have thought about guments over curfews, skirt further investigation, I found ronment preferred the doc- ed this investigation was a ket are slightly more “deco- placement based solely on the length, and creative “descrip- that other than the medi- tors to have no facial modi- nose piercing. A small stud, rated” than the generations ability to hide our ink. How- tive” words we have with our cal and food industry, most fications. While in regards to of course. No bull-nose sep- before them. By “decorated” ever, with the Baby Boomers parents… we still respect the offices don’t have an issue a mechanic’s facial modifica- tum ring in the office for me. I obviously mean all of the retiring, why is it that we still opinions of those older, and with inconspicuous tattoos tions, there was a one point All-in-all, it seems that mega-important and awe-in- place so much emphasis on wiser, than us. So, where then and piercings. The Journal increase in the acceptance of the hardest part of figuring spiring piercings and tattoos visible tattoos in the work- is the line between respecting of Retailing and Consum- a professional with tattoos. all this stuff out is for us to of elephants, dolphins, and place? We should be allowed, our elders/bosses and stay- er Services did a census of Presently, other than the find the precarious balance ill-researched Chinese sym- and encouraged, to branch ing true to ourselves and our 262 consumers regarding the medical field, it seems that between staying true to our- bols. There has been an un- out and decorate ourselves own creative freedoms? That perception of body art based there is a higher acceptance selves while also finding an deniable increase in tattoos with whatever we deem nec- seems to be the interminable on gender and occupation. of employees/professionals employer that won’t stifle our and piercings in the work- essary for every stage of our question. The study had a very obvi- with body modification. The colorful identities. Naut Asks:

Do you think TAMUG being a dry campus is an effective way to keep its students safe? “No, the only real danger of “Not really because “No, students are always “Considering the general drinking is drunk driving. people don’t follow those going to drink so I think it age group of the campus I Everyone has to cross the guidelines, there’s countless would be better if TAMUG think so, because most stu- Want your opinion bridge to get onto Pelican Is- parties but they’re just promoted safe drinking in- dents aren’t of legal drink- heard? Look out for land, making it a bottleneck that police can easily moni- more secretive about it.” stead of banning it alto- ing age. Regardless of age, The Nautilus -Ciera Fuller ‘17 gether and causing students drinking can cause any- around campus for your chance to tor. Proper policing is a better way to solve problems to jeopardize their educa- one to do stupid things.” be featured in the next Naut Asks! than the dry campus rule.” tion.” -Nina Youngblood ‘17 -Ben Bailey ‘18 -Abidemi Opayemi ‘20 the Nautilus Editorials & Opinions February 28, 2017 7

Video game review: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard takes unique first-person view and suspenseful plot The statistics: How TAMU at Galveston compares to TAMU College Station for Liquor Law violations on campus Table 1: Liquor Law Violations by Year Compared by Campus Resident Evil games. Often Liquor Law Year Number of College Station Percent of Number of Galveston Percent of According to the statistics presented in table 3, for every 1000 times, I felt that before I Violations Incidents on Campus Population Incidents on Campus Population students on TAMUG’s campus 34 were either arrested or referred College Population College Station Galveston Population Galveston can even solve a puzzle, the Station (Fall semester) Campus (Fall Semester) for disciplinary action due to liquor law violation in 2015, whereas solution was already given Campus 3.2 out of every 1000 students were persecuted for the same viola- to me. Also, I found the tion on TAMU’s campus. lack of diversity in enemies It is important to note that Texas A&M University at College disappointing. The feeling Liquor Law 2015 148 64,376 0.23% 33 2,324 1.42% Arrests 2014 186 62,185 0.30% 18 2,305 0.78% Station is not a dry campus but Texas A&M University at Galves- of meeting new enemy types 2013 104 56,255 0.18% 4 2,174 0.18% ton is. and having no idea what you Liquor Law 2015 57 64,376 0.09% 46 2,324 1.98% were about to face was gone. Violations 2014 82 62,185 0.13% 15 2,305 0.65% In Table 1 a drastic change can be seen in both the amount of Most tension comes from Referred for 2013 43 56,255 0.08% 15 2,174 0.69% arrests due to liquor law violations and the amount of disciplinary Disciplinary referrals made between 2014 and 2015 on the TAMUG campus. being in many situations and Action doing your best to adapt to them while also conserving your resources. The addition of more enemy types Table 2: Liquor Law Violations as Percentage of Total Enrollment definitely could have made Campus Year Percent of Population Percent of Population this better. Arrested Referred for Disciplinary Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Action is available for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Galveston Campus 2015 1.42% 1.98% 2014 0.78% 0.65% 2013 0.18% 0.69% College Station Campus 2015 0.23% 0.09% 2014 0.30% 0.13% 2013 0.18% 0.08%

Table 3: Liquor Law Violations as Percentage of Total Enrollment in 2015 Campus Year Percent of Population either arrested or referred for disciplinary action Galveston Campus 2015 3.4% College Station Campus 2015 0.32%

Editor’s Note: All population data used in the tables were taken from fall term enrollment profile official 12th class day data for their respective year. All reported incident data was taken from the Annual Security Report in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act published by Texas A&M University. Statistics for 2016 have not yet been released. Illustration by Amber Croyl

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Disagree with our opinion writers? Have an opinion of your own you would like to share? Write to the editor at thenaut. [email protected] to have your opinion published in the Nautilus. “Not at all, just because “No because students will “There would be way less “Nope, because if they can’t Submissions must be more there’s a rule doesn’t mean drink regardless and then DUI’s and danger if TA- drink here then they’ll than 100 and fewer than 300 people are going to follow bring trouble back to cam- MUG was not a dry cam- drink somewhere else mak- words. the Nautilus it. Drinking being forbid- pu s .” pu s .” ing them prone to drive reserves the right to edit any den only adds to the appeal -Averie Coppola ‘17 -Chris Mayer ‘17 drunk back to campus.” submissions for clarity. of doing it, and sneaking -Sabrina Mejia ‘17 around is really not safe.” -Seth Reichert ‘16 8 February 28, 2017 Sports the Nautilus

TAMUG sailing team hosts Harris Kempner Regatta with SEISA universities in Offatts Bayou By Jack Clark, ‘19

The Texas A&M Uni- mark that was to be rounded Strategy had to change on whistle would suffer a pen- the wind was favored by tak- ing the finish line. versity at Galveston sailing twice with a finish on the fi- the second day when the alty that could possibly cost ing lines of sight from near- This open regatta host- team was back on the water nal downwind leg. wind speed was greatly di- the race. by buildings. ed by Sea Star Base is open for two regattas on Offatts TAMUG put up two minished. In explaining the im- For the most part to the public and had a team bayou. The Harris Kemp- boats with Alexander Hana, Thompson had all bullets of alumni that were from ner regatta involved several ’19, and Alexander Thomp- throughout the day. A ‘bul- both TAMU and TAMUG. universities from the South son, ’18, as skippers. The look at every regatta as let’ is commonly referred to Even high school aged East District of Interscho- crews were Megan Fergu- in the sailing community as sailors participated, such as lastic Sailing (SEISA). Addi- son, ’17, and Aspen Spiker, practice for the next, a first place finish. However Lakewood Yacht Club, and tionally Sea Star Base hosted ’19, respectively, with John “ “ in one of the races Thomp- Clear Lake High school. an open team racing regatta Jacobs, ’19 and Christy Pit- Alexander Thompson son had to make a 720 cir- Participation in these which included many sailors tman, ’20, as backups. Member of the sailing team cle during the race as he suf- sailing events has grown from Texas A&M University The teams that were fered a penalty for breaking over the years with Galves- at Galveston. present were Loyola Uni- the rules of right of way. ton being a premier spot for The Harris Kempner re- versity New Orleans, Norte A major role in any sail- portance of the start for the On the same body of collegiate regattas. gatta was a fleet racing re- Dame, University of Cen- ing event is the quality of the particular circumstances of water other TAMUG sailors Thompson has ex- gatta hosted by TAMUG. In tral Oklahoma, University of start on the line. Boats have the day Thompson said that, were participating in a team pressed that it’s never too fleet racing each of the boats Texas, and two teams from three minutes to place them- “Once you won the start, you racing style of sailing. In late to start sailing and in re- objective is to complete Texas A&M University (Col- selves in good position be- won the race.” this competition three boats gards to anybody that is new the course just as sprint- lege Station). hind the line before the final Thompson explained team up against an opposing to the sport he said to “look ers would race to the finish On the first day of sail- whistle blows commencing that before each race he three boats and use the rules at every regatta as practice line. The course consisted ing the wind speed and di- the start of the race. Any would check the starting of right of way to purposely for the next.” of a windward and leeward rection had numerous shifts. boats over the line before the line to see where on the line stop opponents from cross-

|Photo: Amanda Barbato, Nautilus Staff

Sailing teams compete on Offats Bayou for the Harris Kempner Regatta. Several universities from the South East District of Interscholastic Sailing were present at the regatta.

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