Undefeated Texas A&M Aggies Win in Double Overtime Against University

theNautilus Volume 27, Issue 3 Texas A&M University at Galveston October 17, 2016 Features Leadership Guadalupe

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Corps March In

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Opinion: Campus Safety

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Entertainment: Kludge Art The nationally famous Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band forms the block ATM as its final formation during halftime of the Tennessee Volunteers game. Texas A&M went on to win 45-38 in double overtime.

Photo: Megan John, ‘18, Nautilus Staff Undefeated Texas A&M Aggies win in double overtime against University of Tennessee Volunteers

page 8 By Savannah Mehrtens, ‘19 INDEX In the double overtime, When double overtime 38. In the second half, the Watts. This interception in game against Alabama on every Aggie stood together came, junior Armani Watts Aggies were down 28-7 but double overtime was the last October 22, a team the Ag- Campus Life...... pages 2 & 3 as the 12th man waiting for caught the winning inter- got to a tie of 35-all which straw to winning the game gies have lost to in the past. their victory against Tennes- ception for the game. Every making the first overtime. In and continuing an unde- In 2015 the Aggies suf- Texas A&M Maritime Academy...... page 4 see Volunteers. Aggie in the crowd creates overtime, both teams raised feated streak for the Aggies. fered a loss with Alabama

Science & Technology...... page 5 Kyle Field was at full a roar of one team united their score to 38, causing On the other hand, this in- winning 41-23. With an un- capacity, the score board in victory as the scoreboard the game to be pushed into a terception was the Vols first defeated season and re- Editorials & Opinions...... page 6 showed a tie of 38 to 38. changed the Texas A&M double overtime. loss of the season. vamped team, there is a Senior quarterback Trev- score to 48. After Knight’s touch- This year is the first much better chance this year Entertainment...... page 7 or Knight scores the win- One of the most nerve down in overtime, Tennes- time since 1994 that the Ag- that Texas A&M will walk ning touchdown in the first racking games of the sea- see senior quarterback Josh gies have remained unde- away with a victory and con- Sports...... page 8 overtime, his third running son, Texas A&M Aggies won Dobbs awaited a recep- feated throughout their sea- tinue their winning season. touchdown in this game. against Tennessee Vols 45- tion that was intercepted by son. Next comes the away 2 October 17, 2016 Campus Life the Nautilus

Leadership Guadalupe retreat brings university leaders together

By Savannah Mehrtens, ‘19 through various activities. ter to picking up leadership opportunities to make a dif- In addition, students are positions as their fellow stu- ference on campus, you just able to tube down the riv- dents graduate within vari- have to look.” er in their free time. During ous organizations and clubs. Overall, the experiences the three-day retreat, Josh- “I didn’t attend as a from the Leadership Guada- ua Porter, ’19, gained these freshman last year, but I’d lupe retreat were successful valuable skills to help in his heard a ton of great things in forming community lead- future positions as a leader about the program from my ers. In the upcoming weeks on campus and to eventual- friends that did go,” Porter after the retreat, the teams ly carry on later in life. said. will present their ideas to Students at the leadership re- “I attended Leadership Towards the end of the officials and try to work on treat enjoy tubing down the Guadalupe because I want- second day, the teams were making their ideas a reality Guadalupe River. ed to gain more skills to be given a specific issue re- for the campus. a more effective leader in my garding campus. Each year “I met some amazing |Photo: Shelly Fordyce organizations and on cam- it changes, but with the ad- Ags at Leadership Guada- Leadership Guadalupe, pus,” Porter said. dition of green space pro- lupe, and I’m looking for- a three-day retreat centered The students who are vided by the destruction of ward to collaborating with around student leaders, was selected to attend this re- Mariner and the continu- them in the future,” Porter held during the weekend of treat must have a very strong al growth of the school, the said. September 30-October 2 in desire to help the campus in topic was campus beautifica- “We’re also working on Central Texas. any way they can and be ex- tion and the development of presenting our project pro- At the retreat, the stu- tremely involved. outdoor gathering spaces. posals to the board in a few dent leaders are divid- The hope is that each “I never realized how weeks. I’ve never been in- ed into three teams to gain student comes back with a intensive the selection and volved with a challenge like more knowledge in team- drive to help improve the decision making process was this, and I’m excited to help work, communication, and campus in many different for changes on campus,” Por- make campus better.” personal leadership styles ways, from picking up lit- ter said. “There are so many

The Nautilus Pokemon GO 5K raises money for Staff Emergency Fund State of the University Address Staff By Andrew Mondragon, ‘19 Editor-in-Chief: put lures on the Pokéstops year have helped flooding Amanda Barbato, ‘19 along the path to enhance victims in the TAMU and the chance of catching more TAMUG community. Copy Editor: creatures. Only six people The shirts sold depicted Reana Palmer, ‘18 attended the event which a unique Pokémon that was Business & Distribution Manager: may have been due to the inspired by the unofficial Savannah Mehrtens, ‘19 midday timing of the event. mascot of TAMUG, the mos- Most students are either in quito. This TAMUG original Writers: classes and labs or off cam- Pokémon was named Mosit- Ciara Anderson, ‘16 pus at 11:30am. chu. The original idea was to Sarah Bordelon, ‘19 Jack Clark, ‘19 The Staff council sold use a Magikarp with the sil- Alyssa Garcia, ‘16 shirts for the event and all houette of a Gyarados with Katie Hansche, ‘18 the proceeds went to the a slogan saying something Andrew Mondragon, ‘19 Shirt design by Thea Monni- Emergency Staff fund. The along the lines of “Together Asher Spalding, ‘19 er depicting Mositchu, a TA- Emergency Staff fund is a we are stronger,” but copy- Photographer: MUG original Pokemon. charity that helps staff mem- right issues caused the need Megan John, ‘18 bers from the Galveston to quickly change the design |Photo: Thea Monnier campus as well as the main to something original. Contact: The TAMUG Staff campus if any workers have The designer Thea [email protected] Council organized an event an emergency. Monnier was torn between called the “Pokémon GO 5K: The charity provides using a Pelican themed Thank you to our sponsors: In the TAMUG Safari Zone.” limited financial assistance Pokémon because of Pelican Before President Young gave his speech to honor Tex- The event began in front of up to $500 to staff experi- Island or a Mosquito, but she as A&M University’s 140th anniversary, Chief Operations TAMUG LIST department the library. The safari was encing any temporary hard- decided the mosquito would Officer Dr. Douglas Palmer addressed the TAMUG facul- mapped out by the Staff ships. If a member were to be a better plan. Thea was ty about the recognition that Galveston is receiving at the Nautilus Council to take the partici- have a house fire, the fund also the lady in charge of the main campus as well as scholarships and other opportunities for students. strives to represent all informa- pants around the campus to would be used to help aid event as well. She is a former tion accurately and fairly. If we have made an error please let us catch as many Pokémon as them through the hardship. member of the TAMUG Staff |Photo: Megan John, Nautilus Staff know. Contact us at tamugnauti- possible. The flyer for the event stat- council and was able to co- [email protected] The Council event ed that the funds in the past ordinate the event this year. the Nautilus Campus Life October 17, 2016 3

Campus and community events held to encourage awarness of domestic violence and resources available to victims By Savannah Mehrtens, ‘19

October has now been Post. In addition, men who lege aged ernments could make it safer recognized as Domestic Vi- experienced or were exposed (ages 18-24) for a victim to report sexual olence Awareness Month. to domestic violence as a are at the assault without being asked This is to bring to light the child are up to four times greatest risk outrageous questions. constant dangers of abusive more likely to commit some of experi- Along with addition- relationships in marriag- form of intimate partner vi- encing non- al issues rarely addressed, es, families, and partner re- olence as an adult than those fatal part- sexual assault is extreme- lationships of any kind. Do- men that did not experience ner violence ly racially biased. Sports mestic violence is often a domestic abuse as children. and have the have also stopped true jus- difficult subject to discuss; According to the CDC, highest rates tice with sexual assault vic- but by bringing a recog- about one in four women in of rape and tims, causing future gener- nition to it in a particular the U.S. have experienced sexual as- ations to believe that some month, there is more public some form of domestic vi- sault. Sexual situations are ‘different’ than understanding about the ev- olence by a former part- violence oc- others. When accused and eryday events of a victim. ner. The Violence Against curs more at brought to court for their The goal of spreading Women Act (VAWA) was college, but crimes, many domestic vi- awareness of domestic vio- signed into law on Septem- often times olence committers who are lence during the month of ber 13th, 1994 by President these sexual famous, rich, or otherwise October is to prevent the Bill Clinton. Although vio- assaults have entitled get away with their drama and guilt centered lence against women has de- not been re- crimes without true justice around all victims of domes- creased since the signing of ported for being served. tic violence and help them this act, there are still three whatev- To support sexual as- find a way to cope with their women killed every day due These issues do not only af- original Violence Against er reason the sault victims, A Walk in Her dramatic encounters. to domestic violence. fect the victim, it can also Women Act. They could ad- victims remain concerned Shoes will be held on cam- Although all genders The additional health have a secondary effect on ditionally add new measures about. Their concerns can pus Oct. 19 from 12 to 6. It are sexually assaulted, more problems that come with ex- the victim’s family and loved to prevent dating violence be linked to family opinions, is open for anyone to attend than 80 percent of wom- periencing domestic vio- ones. and sexual assault on college social media, and overall and support those who are en are victims and about 15 lence include an increased So far, Congress has not campuses. campus opportunity to ad- victims of sexual assault and percent of men are victims risk of stroke, heart disease, finalized a bill in order to According to rainn.org, dress the situation. In addi- domestic violence. according to Huffington asthma, and alcoholism. strengthen the power of the women that are around col- tion, Congress or local gov- Campus clubs raise funds for breast cancer research organizations By Sarah Bordelon, ‘19 The Sisterhood of Uni- tional Cancer Institute, 1 in agnosed with breast cancer for research, awareness cam- versity Leaders is hosting a 8 women in the US will de- are aged 55-64, and the high- paigns, and educational out- carnival on campus on Octo- velop breast cancer at some est death rates are also cor- reach to let others know how ber 20th that will be raising point in their life, making up related with this age range. serious the disease is and money for the D’Feet Breast 12% of the entire US popu- With middle-aged wom- how it can affect women all Cancer Organization. Oth- lation. That may seem like a en being the most affect- over the globe. er clubs and organizations small number, but that’s 12% ed group of people suffering At TAMUG, organiza- are encouraged to partici- of Americans paying medi- from the cancer, mammo- tions are actively wanting to pate in making this event as cal bills, buying wigs, fight- grams and regular check-ups make a change to this devas- big and meaningful as pos- ing chemo, and even say- must be made early and es- tating illness. sible. T-shirts for the event ing goodbye to their loved pecially followed into the 55- Breast Cancer has af- will be sold on the Sister- ones one last time. Accord- 64 age range. Catching it be- fected U.S. citizens in ways hood’s Facebook page as well ing to the National Cancer fore it spreads and gets more distant and close, whether it to help raise money. Institute, once diagnosed, aggressive is key in raising just be a celebrity being di- October is known as- the chance of a woman dy- survival rates. agnosed, supporting a family breast cancer awareness ing from breast cancer is 1 According to the Na- member through their jour- month, but how much do we in 36. Even as these statis- tional Cancer Institute, ney into remission, or ac- really know about it? tics are relatively high and this has been seen in recent tually experiencing it first- Breast cancer is the so much awareness has been years as the rates for breast hand as a survivor; almost most common type of cancer raised to the disease, we still cancer remaining relative- everyone has experienced in America, excluding skin do not know what causes it, ly constant over the past 10 some kind of connection to cancers according to the Na- only certain risk factors such years, while the death rates it, and TAMUG students are tional Cancer Institute. This as genetics and age. But even have been falling on aver- no different. Let’s make a Dress for success career closet is especially significant con- people with high risk factors age of 1.9% each year from difference, Ags and help do Need some high quality clothes for an interview? Do you need sidering that even though do not get sick, yet can be fa- 2004-2013. With these death our part to end this disease. an outfit for the Career Fair? Come into the Counseling and Ca- the vast majority of cases are tal for others with low risk rates falling, there are more reer Center and sign up to borrow an outfit. only diagnosed in women, factors. than 2.8 million breast can- Outfits available for both men and women! it is higher than any other According to the Na- cer survivors in the U.S. at Counseling and Career Services Office is located in the Seibel non-gender specific cancer. tional Cancer Institute, this time. All these brave Building Suite 104 In fact, according to the Na- women most frequently di- women are setting the stage 4 October 17, 2016 Texas A&M Maritime Academy the Nautilus

Captain Walling awarded the 2016 College Level Teaching Award by the Association of Former Students

By Jack Clark, ‘19 The second Captain when Walling walks in the ing, because after gradua- Walling started the towing son Walling wants Walling steps into the room, room because, “the focus tion they see that the mar- program, and has contin- to instill are the mouths are shut, and cadets needs to be on what we are itime industry is portrayed ued his knowledge and ex- core values that rise to attention. That is the going to do and talk about the way it was replicated in perience at Texas A&M at the universi- expectation that is sternly for the next fifty minutes.” class. Galveston by leading the ty established. As set within the first few sec- As Walling continued, “re- Capt. Walling has had Tug and Tow program in the Walling looked at onds of the first class of the specting that class is all you an extensive career as a small boat basin. The Tug his Maine Mar- semester. Walling brought need to think about.” mariner. Walling graduated and Tow class as Walling itime academy this practice to his classes This may be a shock to from Maine Maritime Acad- puts it is, “the only course class ring he ex- at Texas A&M University at some cadets on day one, but emy in 1971 with a Bache- with the wind in your face plained that, “Ev- Galveston to instill a level it is all about building the lor’s of Science and an un- and no reset button. What eryone gets an of professionalism with ca- level of professionalism stu- limited license. Since then happens, happens.” He ex- Aggie Ring and dets, which is a part of the dents need to take into their that represents reason why he has been dis- career. Professionalism and “I sit in my office and reflect time spent, but tinguished for his achieve- excellence are the values on what I could have done dif- also Aggie Honor ments. that Walling demands from Code. And some- The Association of For- all cadets. The goal as Wall- ferently, how I could have thing you have to mer Students presented ing states is, “to shape well think about is: do Capt. Walling with the 2016 rounded cadets from a sea- reached the cadets better,” I have the right to College Teaching Award. manship standpoint,” be- wear that ring?” Captain Walling was awarded the 2016 College Level Teaching Award. This This honor is only present- cause when you graduate, “At the end is the first time in over ten years this ed to one instructor at TA- “it’s not the paper [license], - Captain Walling, of every day, I sit Associate Professor of Marine Transportation award was granted to a professor in the MUG each year, and Captain it’s the person.” in my office and marine transportation field. Walling has brought it back When Capt. Walling reflect on what I to the Marine Transporta- was asked what is crucial he has received his Master of plained that he steps back could have done |Photo: Texas A&M at Galveston tion department for the first to being respected as an in- Towing upon Oceans, and a and lets the cadets experi- differently, how I has for his cadets. Not only time in over ten years. structor he points out that Master’s degree at Maine in ence situations the same way could have reached the ca- does he paint a picture of By far the most no- cadets, “need to know that 1987. Furthermore, Walling they would in the industry. dets better, and what I can what the maritime industry ticeable difference in Capt. the instructor has the back- played college football and Aside from the many improve on for a personal is like, he provides the tools Walling’s class begins with ing and actual experience” went on to coach the Mari- contributions that Capt. critique,” said Walling. cadets need to be profes- the expectations he sets for for students to be involved ner’s football team at Maine Walling has brought to the There is no doubt that sionals, and also instills the his students immediately. and take lessons outside of Maritime academy. Texas A&M Maritime Acad- students grasp the level of core values that define his Everyone stands in silence class. Students respect Wall- While at Maine Capt. emy, the most essential les- respect that Capt. Walling students as Aggies.

Galveston Cadets join College Station Cadets for March In before the traditional Maroon Out game

By Jack Clark, ‘19 This year the Texas March-In is an event where March-In. Now that the Fish got a A&M at Galveston Corps of the TAMUG Corps joins Ca- Even freshmen Justin taste of what March-In con- Cadets took College Station dets in College Station as Loga was impressed. “My sist of its time to start prac- by storm. Dressed in their they march in front of all the whole family is from Louisi- ticing for the next. On Nov. summer whites the Corps fans before the game starts. ana and their all Tiger fans 12 when Texas A&M plays marched across Aggieland. The combined Corps but after this weekend, I was the Ole Miss Rebels, Galves- Crowds of people lined form up in the Quad on impressed. It was cool to be ton will once again make an the streets to see their Ag- campus, and with the firing a part of the pre-game tradi- appearance in College Sta- gie counterparts from down of a cannon the march be- tion,” said Loga. tion. south show off their new and gins. As cadets step off the Since O-Week the Fish Although the purpose improved Corps. An impres- Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band have been practicing march- of the Corp at TAMUG sion was made by the Gal- begins to play the beloved ing with their companies. might be different, the drive veston Corps, that TAMUG War Hymn. With a ‘Whoop!’ During March-In companies and prowess of the cadets poses some competition in that encompasses all of Col- are scored on their perfor- are of no lesser quality than regard to skill and military lege Station, it’s now game mance by judges all around College Station. So good bearing. day in Aggieland. the parade ground. In May luck to those dear ole Texas This year’s Texas A&M “The second the band these scores along with oth- Aggies from Galveston when Galveston Corps of Cadets, Bravo 1, marches through the arches vs. Tennessee game marked started playing and the can- er records of achievement we BTHO Ole Miss. outside of the Corps Quad at Texas A&M University. the Galveston’s Corps of Ca- non went off was surre- are calculated to decide dets first trip of the year to al,” said Maddux Baack, ’20 who wins the Best Compa- |Photo: Amanda Barbato, Nautilus Staff main campus for March-In. commenting on his first ny Award. the Nautilus Science and Technology October 17, 2016 5

Floating Nuclear Reactor Sturgis, undergoes decontaminiation across the Galveston ship channel

By Asher Spalding, ‘19

Approximately 1500 feet clear power barge Sturgis or ville, TX. no issues and away from the Ocean and MH-1A. As the Sturgis, the Among the changes to power was Coastal Resources Building hull shape and general char- convert the ship to the nu- very reliable. (OCSB), just across the Gal- acteristics of the deck were clear power plant it is today, Along with a veston ship channel, sits a kept; this is where the ship the ships propulsion was re- diesel pow- floating nuclear reactor. gets its odd shape from. moved and a control station ered barge the The ship is the Stur- The 71-year-old ship was added where the orig- Sturgis also gis and is home to a nuclear is here in Galveston for de- inal navigation bridge was. allowed the power plant of 10MW built contamination and remov- The control station is what hydro-elec- for the U.S. Army Corps of al of all radioactive mate- gives the Sturgis the unique tric plant that Engineers (USACE) in 1963. rials which will be shipped box-shaped superstructure normally sup- The tan and black colored via railcar to disposal sites that lacks windows, easi- plied power ship may spark curiosity in the western deserts. After ly visible from Harborside to the canal to given the ship’s hull is of an all the material is removed, Drive and Port Industrial cease opera- odd design. The superstruc- the Sturgis will be towed to Road. tions while it’s ture lacking windows makes Brownsville, TX for final Upon completion and supply reser- the ship seem even more pe- scrapping and disposal. testing the Sturgis was towed voir naturally culiar. According to the US- from Fort Belvoir, Virgin- refilled with The Sturgis began its ACE, there is no threat to ia, the USACE headquarters water. The St- life in 1945 as the SS Charles the local environment or to the Panama Canal Zone urgis is a tes- H. Cugle, a Liberty ship built population from radioactive where it immediately began tament to how The Sturgis (MH-1A) as it sits in it’s berth across the Galveston ship channel from in Panama City, Florida. In- material due to the nature of supplying power for the ca- reliable, safe, OCSB. stead of being scrapped af- the Sturgis’s construction. nal and its surrounding ar- and flexible ter its service in World War Decontamination is expect- eas. nuclear power |Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers II, the USACE acquired the ed to be complete by 2019, In the nine consecutive can be. ship and spent $17 million after that the ship will start years that the Sturgis served converting it into the nu- its final voyage to Browns- the Canal Zone, there were Tsunami research taking place on Texas A&M University at Galveston campus

By Ciara Anderson, ‘16 are on campus: Professor undation map of Galveston has Juan Horrillo and Investi- been created from past events gator Alyssa Pampell. and predictions. The group used Living and working 3D models and their knowl- near the water has haz- edge of landslides that often oc- ards of its own. Safety pre- cur in the Gulf. The knowledge cautions need to be known and dedication that is shown in for every possible natural the research proves that there are hazard. The TAMUG cam- ways to be safe when living near pus often collaborates with the water. NOAA to release research The NTMP began their and provide opportunities study around 2010 with Horril- to learn about what is hap- lo leading the troupe. There are pening in our environment multiple ways to get involved and and what can potentially learn more about the important happen in the near future. research that is happening right Geographical surveys here on our island! The Ocean- are used to test the move- ography and Ocean Engineer- ment of waves in the ocean ing departments on campus stay to the submarine land- up to date on new and informed slides on the oceanic sur- ways to protect in a state of emer- Field methods used in producing 3D models, replications, and predictions for tsu- face. Galveston is prone gency and are always putting on namis. to mitigation tactics sim- simulations, with most available ply because nature tends to be seen by students. |Photo: Texas A&M University at Galveston to run its course. When More information can be it comes to natural events found on TAMUG’s website as Since 2005, the Gulf of Mex- on how much of a hazard a tsu- such as tsunamis humans well as NOAA’s website for Tsu- ico states have been included in nami may be in the event that it are not able to stop or prevent it; nami Research. Models on the the National Tsunami Mitigation does happen. Texas A&M Uni- they are only able to protect from NOAA website are frequently up- Program (NTMP). These states versity-Galveston Campus Tsu- inherent damage. dated. consist of Texas, Louisiana, Al- nami Research Group is imple- The study that this research abama, Mississippi, and Florida. mented by a team of individuals group in particular focuses on The program consists of research here in Galveston, two of which are subaerial landslides. An in- 6 October 17, 2016 Editorials & Opinions the Nautilus

Black Lives Matter is more than an activist group becoming increasingly more political and outreaching By Ciara Anderson, ‘16

What is Black Lives BLM is an activist All lives matter, they re- ca has not been difficult for others. ally bad and evil people in Matter (BLM)? Some people movement that was creat- ally do. It is difficult being a me. I do not feel like a color. African Americans are the world, it’s up to ALL of sincerely do not know and ed in response to the death young woman of color in this Racism is not some- not the only minority in us as a human race to not let instead of educating them- of Trayvon Martin. Police era and to say that. When a thing that children are born America that has been mis- them slow our growth and selves, they look down on brutality, especially towards treated. The Native Amer- bring us down. the movement in disdain. people of color (POC) is not “All lives matter, they really do. icans, Jews, Irish and many I want to live in a The first assumption is new, but the amount of cases other people of a differ- place where differences are that those who are of color towards the black commu- It is difficult being a young woman ent origin were treated in a praised and evil is not rec- are anti-white or more so, nity has skyrocketed in the of color in this era and to say that,” similar way, but during that ognized as good. It would be anti-police. Those who be- 21st century. time society was much dif- nice to just coexist together. lieve in this movement be- Regardless of who is in - Ciara Anderson, ferent. When it comes to be- No colors, no social classes, lieve they are anti racial in- the right or wrong, no one ing a woman of color here, no issues. justice and are pro equality. deserves injustice. Black Nautilus Staff I am not scared to be my- The people in our past With so many differ- lives were then put on focus, self. What I am afraid of are made history for believing ent assumptions to what this and with the upcoming elec- statement other than BLM is with, it is taught, and the ed- those who bring a negative that the world can and will movement stands for, there tion BLM has become a po- brought into light the back- ucation system does not help outlook on an entire com- be a better place for all. It’s is no wonder that America is litical movement in a sense, lash begins. very much. The only POC munity. up to our generation to see now divided by tensions into to show the world how POC My family is multira- who are discussed in a cur- Not all police officers that dream come true, and I many different groups; some are being mistreated. This is cial, as are many others who riculum are the likes of Dr. are the same, neither are wholeheartedly feel that we only forming after the BLM not to say that this group is identify as African Amer- Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa all African Americans. The can do it. movement began. in the right. ican, but living in Ameri- Parks, Malcom X, among truth is, there are so few re-

Removal of colored printers from the Jack K. Williams Library leaves students at disadvantage By Amanda Barbato, ‘19 Up until recently stu- overall grade in the course. black-and-white printers are could do to improve the sit- printed. “The vast majori- ing to pay a fee to print class dents were able to print col- This demonstrates how vi- currently available for use in uation.” ty of students wouldn’t see a notes and required docu- ored copies of their notes tal colored copies are to the the library. Since the removal of the change it would only be the ments. and assignments in the li- educational growth of stu- According to Michael colored printer there have people who print a lot,” said I appreciate not having brary free of charge. Now dents. Sweeney, library services been proactive steps made. Sweeney. to pay for washing and dry- students must pay for col- Students are required to manager, the removal of Director of the library and Regardless, not offering ing my clothes on top of an ored copies in the Sea Aggie submit colored documents the colored printer was and Writing Lab, Dr. David Baca colored printing in the hub already pricey housing fee. Center. for a grade and are expected emergency decision that had has met with student gov- of the school leaves students These little comforts make Being a science school, to pay for them out of pock- to be made to prevent cut- ernment to go over possible at a disadvantage whether it TAMUG stand apart from diagrams are essential to ful- et on top of the tuition fees ting other services such as solutions. is temporary or not. other universities. Mak- ly understanding concepts they already pay. books, databases, and stu- The TAMUG library Texas A&M at Galves- ing students pay for such a and being able to apply lec- Classes like the natu- dent employment. might see a shift toward ton is located far from the necessary task like print- ture materials in the lab set- ral history of vertebrates “We had within the first the College Station printing surrounding Galveston area, ing makes life on campus a ting. For instance, chemis- prompt students to print three weeks of class gone model in which students pay which to some can be seen a little bit harder for the stu- try 112 lab requires students large slide packs of colored through more than a quarter a flat rate for printing and are secluded luxury, but for oth- dents that call TAMUG their to make colored charts and notes and bring them to of our printing budget for allocated a certain amount ers it can be difficult to nav- home. diagrams to compare items class to help aid their note- the year,” said Sweeney. “We of pages. Once the student igate off campus for scholar- for the final report. Turning taking. made the decision to pull it prints more than the allocat- ly necessities. in a colored copy of your fi- For a university of over temporarily to give us some ed amount of pages they will As an out-of-state stu- nal lab report is part of your 2,000 students only three time to figure out what we be required to pay per page dent I appreciate not hav- Naut Asks: Naut Talks

Disagree with our opinion Do you think writers? Have an opinion of campus is safe, or your own you would like to share? could it be safer? Write to us at tamugnauti- [email protected] to have your opinion published in the Want your opinion Nautilus. Submissions heard? Look out for “I feel like our campus is pret- “I’ve never been afraid on cam- “We have campus police so I “I think the blue emergency must be more than 100 and The Nautilus ty safe as a whole but I have felt pus, but I have noticed the emer- feel there’d be a quick response buttons are a good idea but we fewer than 300 words. around campus for your gency lights only one side and not if there’s an emergency. I don’t Disclaimer:the Nautilus unsafe on campus before and the other; I’ve seen more in Col- need more.” chance to be featured in there’s been no one around. feel unsafe here at all.” -Aubrey Fedderke, ‘16 reserves the right to edit any the next Naut Asks! lege Station. ” -Madeline Dralle, ‘19 submissions for clarity. -Brianne Hilliard, ‘17 -Mason Poland, ‘17 the Nautilus Entertainment October 17, 2016 7

Breaking boundaries with Galveston Artist Residency’s new-age satirical “kludge” art By Alyssa Garcia, ‘16 ver to bring you closer to the once you get in there and ment as the viewer comes to video displayed but never start really looking at what terms with the nation decid- too close to fully distinguish people are saying and, you ing for itself this November. what is being seen. What is know, what the spectators David Snyder goes on displayed is a cropped image are like, you start to see record – seen on galves- of the sun in space mingled some flaws in there.” tonartistresidency.org – to with a changing image that “Likewise, with this, conclude his work of enigma is a donut (or bagel depend- you can see at the way it’s and humor. He says: ing on the perspective) that built. It’s very shoddy, con- “To sugar-coat, to gloss never fully comes into view. structive and it could fall over, to embellish, to fab- On this aspect you never are able to appreciate the “He’s talking about the American picture at face value as there is something else happening political system where on the outside it that you cannot be sure of. The experience of compre- can look really good, but once you get hending the video is paired with a simultaneous audio of in there... you start to see some flaws,” the oracle which seems to be Darth Vader. - Eric Schnell, Quotes heard through Co-founder and director of Galveston’s Artist Residency a voice distorter are from Spectators in “Knock-off Oracle, Undecider’s Anthem… And a Disaster, After” by David Snyder. speeches of a man by the apart at any minute,” Schnell ricate. Such structural and name of Donald Trump. He said. decorative ways of lying! So Photo: Alyssa Garcia, ‘16, Nautilus Staff is speaking to his spectators The art is designed with many poor decisions made The current work of art gether. beings represent us, the with a clear monotone voice intention, while the political with “good intentions,” so displayed at the Galveston You start by walk- mass peoples, which are par- to say, “I’m not a masoch- system imposed on us that many ornately sequenced Artist Residency’s (GAR) ing and facing a blank wall ticipators and viewers of so- ist… I’m a messenger.” requires the most purpose- strings of sentences, logi- gallery features David Sny- with a video playing an ed- ciety looking through a filter Without digging for the ful design has these flaws cal next steps that have led der’s “Knock-off Oracle, Un- ited mix-up of many mu- or medium, that is culture, truth, any follower looking despite the fact. to one disaster or another... decider’s Anthem… and a sic videos that collective- assimilated to rose-colored for guidance can take what Finally, we come to the In short, never a moment’s Disaster, After.” In what New ly plays the national anthem glasses to perceive the truth they hear from a clearly ma- “Disaster, After” in which peace from the endless tug- Yorker, Snyder describes as – whereas artistically it is as we would like. nipulated source to conform we pay for the consequenc- of-war of rhetoric: pro and “kludge” art the sculpture identified as the “Undecid- These wooden beings the understanding to a comes of our actions which is con, for and against, us and debuted consists of patch- er’s Anthem.” are all fixated on the main fortable conclusion. seen around the exhibit as them... We seek to find the work construction, a not so In the main gallery a structure that is a dome Co-founder and direc- notes of the artist regretting answer just where we left it greatly designed system and centralized large wooden which you stand under to tor of GAR, Eric Schnell, certain pieces he could’ve – in some sane, comfortable, solutions less than elegant to structure is seen surrounded visit the “Knock-off Oracle.” provided a walk-through swapped out. In one portion and flattering place... Rhet- describe our similar society. by separate wooden struc- While standing underneath and interpretation of the art an ice cream machine motor oric is surface, it is veneer; His work yielded a large tures that form beings with you look up to find a plane piece. Referring to Snyder’s was used for the lever sys- a curtain drawn tight about working wooden structure colored eyes that are actu- of glass filled with water to deliverance of his work he tem by which he wrote “bad the shoddy mechanics of a complete with an attached ally soda bottles with patri- distort your view. states, “He’s talking about idea.” bad decision waiting to hap- video system to pull all the otic company names such A television set is moved the American political sys- This display of collec- pen.” visuals of the creation to- as “Stars and Stripes.” These up and down by a giant le- tem where on the outside tive satire rings true with the it can look really good, but transference of enlighten-

Album Review: Regina Spektor exposes the darker parts of life and takes on a more personal approach to her music By Katie Hansche, ‘18

As a casual fan of Re- er and Taller”, “The Grand her music and exploring the tor expresses sadness that ment to Regina Spek- gina Spektor, her new al- Hotel”,and “The Light” are more unpleasant things she’s the year, people, and conver- tor’s sound and style, bum Remember Me to Life all reminiscent of her past felt, rather than focusing on sations are all gone, but, as which remains just as is reminiscent of her previ- sound with kind falsettos the love and happiness of she sings, she is “ just glad unique and sweet as ous albums with its grace- and gentle piano, but then previous albums. she gets to be around/ To see before, but has defi- ful and whimsical sounds tracks such as “Small Bill$” The most true to her another spring come to this nitely grown into a paired with piano, and now, and “The Trapper and the sound is the song “New Year town.” The song brings a more personal en- some synth. Remember Me Furrier” almost sound akin (Bonus Track).” In this song, sentiment that many are fa- deavour. to Life seems to tell stories to Fiona Apple in that they Spektor depicts a woman miliar with: thinking about that are a bit more person- sound darker. With more waking up to an alarm on what’s ending and being ap- al to Spektor than in previ- synth and more darkness New Year’s’ Eve so that she prehensive of what’s begin- ous albums, but are still true sprinkled into her album, it is able to bring in the new ning. to her sound. feels like she’s developing a year with her blanket and Overall, the album Tracks such as “Old- more personal approach to bottle of champagne. Spek- is another great develop- 8 October 17, 2016 Sports the Nautilus Featured Sports Photos Traditional Maroon Out Football game Volleyball prepares for Sea Aggie Classic Tournament

The stadium full of maroon stands as is the 94 year old tradition during Without taking a break between drills, Jessica Hansen ‘20 and Sara Hammond ‘20 practice their Fightin’ Texas Aggie home football games. serves to get ready for the Sea Aggie Classic on October 23.

|Photo: Megan John, Nautilus Staff |Photo: Megan John, Nautilus Staff

Sporting Events Schedule

Football: Rowing Regattas: 10/22 Texas A&M vs Alabama (away) 10/29 5000 m head race (Arkansas) Aggie Gulf Coast Fishermen at Galveston: 10/29 Texas A&M vs New Mexico State (Kyle Field) 11/12 5000 m head race (Tennessee) 10/21 - 10/23 Bull Red/Black Drum tournament 11/5 Texas A&M vs Mississippi State (away) 10/29 Castaway Cup 11/12 Texas A&M vs Ole Miss (Kyle Field) Nov. Flounder Tournament 11/19 Texas A&M vs UTSA (Kyle Field) Lacrosse: 11/19 12 hour trip with Galveston Party Boats 11/24 Texas A&M vs LSU (Kyle Field) 11/6 Aggieland Classic lacrosse tournament 12/1 - 12/7 Flounder Gigging Tournament 12/3 SEC Championship (Georgia Dome) 11/7 Aggieland Classic lacrosse tournament