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 be- fore 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 cam- pus 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 com- ing 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.