Texas A&M University-Kingsville Journalism and RTF Program

08/15/2024

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Ten Unknown Facts About
1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.
2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.
3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.
4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.
5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company
6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.
9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.
10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cult

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07/03/2021

Jaime Omar Gonzalez, one of the best journalists from TAMUK, passed away this morning. He was much too youyto leave us. He will go down in Javelina Journalism as the most awarded collegiate sports journalist in program history . RIP Jaime.

12/13/2017

Good job Frankie!

Check out this story featuring TAMUK's very own Radio DJ - Frankie C!

For most college students, figuring out what your passion is can be challenging. For Frank ‘Frankie” Cardenas Jr.., it could not have been more clear.
From McCollum High School in San Antonio, Cardenas, is an expert when it involves all things radio production, especially sports.
“I knew there was a radio station [on campus] and I knew that it was what I wanted to do,” he said.
Cardenas is mostly known for leading KTAI 91.1 FM, the student-run campus radio station. He serves as program director and disc jockey. On the radio, the well-known “DJ Frankie C” hosts multiple shows.
Cardenas is also heavily involved within the Javelina Broadcast Network. His passion for sports is apparent when he is heard commentating play-by-play for various Javelina sporting events.
His incomparable camera work and knowledge of technological advances make Cardenas an asset to the Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) Communications program.
“Being a part of this department really tugs at my heart strings,” Cardenas said.
Aside from tinkering with gadgets, he has also worked multiple leadership positions for the student-led campus newspaper, The South Texan. He has won statewide awards of sports column writing and design.
“It is very enjoyable coming into the newsroom working on a student-run newspaper,” he said.
Cardenas has also served as a member of the Javelina Press Club and American Advertising Federation TAMUK Chapter (AAF). Through Press Club, Cardenas was given the opportunity to challenge his writing skills by competing at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) competitions in Dallas and won honorable mention awards for a sports column and design and layout. As for AAF, the tech-savvy media director assisted by creating radio advertisements and overseeing the production of the pitch presentation.
In the near future, Frankie plans to expand his radio talents and possibly work with programs in the surrounding areas. But catch him on the air – he’s DJ Frankie C.

12/12/2017

Check out this story on The South Texan's Editor-in-Chief, Crystal Zamarron!

When Crystal Zamarron first stepped into the office of The South Texan, she had no idea where her journey would take her.
She was greeted by Fares Sabawi (then-editor of The South Texan) and asked how she could be helped.
She said she wanted to write for the paper and soon she was on the road to being an award-winning college journalist and a future editor-in-chief of Texas A&M University – Kingsville’s print and online newspaper.
Crystal quickly got an assignment to cover a campus event and by the end of that semester, she was named “Cub Reporter of the Year,” an award indicative of the best first-year reporter in the fall semester and, by spring, she was appointed interim editor.
“I never knew that I was going to go that far that quick at The South Texan,” she said. “But the older staff members worked with me and helped me develop and, when the time came, I was ready to step up.”
Crystal took charge when the senior editor, Rey Castillo, graduated and found employment.
“I replaced Rey that spring semester and we continued publishing our paper and posting material online. At The South Texan we know we all have to produce.”
Crystal was selected as editor-in-chief in May 2016 and has been in charge ever since.
“It’s very gratifying to know that my hard work paid off,” she said.
Crystal has spent her time in leadership planning her staff and re-designing the newspaper and website.
“We want to be better, and part of that is planning,” she said. “We realize print news is on the way out, but is still pertinent. We also realize that many of our students get their news online and our website is the key to readership and building a following on campus.”
Crystal has won several awards for her college journalism work.

12/12/2017

Check out this story featuring TAMUK's very own Radio DJ - Frankie C!

For most college students, figuring out what your passion is can be challenging. For Frank ‘Frankie” Cardenas Jr.., it could not have been more clear.
From McCollum High School in San Antonio, Cardenas, is an expert when it involves all things radio production, especially sports.
“I knew there was a radio station [on campus] and I knew that it was what I wanted to do,” he said.
Cardenas is mostly known for leading KTAI 91.1 FM, the student-run campus radio station. He serves as program director and disc jockey. On the radio, the well-known “DJ Frankie C” hosts multiple shows.
Cardenas is also heavily involved within the Javelina Broadcast Network. His passion for sports is apparent when he is heard commentating play-by-play for various Javelina sporting events.
His incomparable camera work and knowledge of technological advances make Cardenas an asset to the Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) Communications program.
“Being a part of this department really tugs at my heart strings,” Cardenas said.
Aside from tinkering with gadgets, he has also worked multiple leadership positions for the student-led campus newspaper, The South Texan. He has won statewide awards of sports column writing and design.
“It is very enjoyable coming into the newsroom working on a student-run newspaper,” he said.
Cardenas has also served as a member of the Javelina Press Club and American Advertising Federation TAMUK Chapter (AAF). Through Press Club, Cardenas was given the opportunity to challenge his writing skills by competing at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) competitions in Dallas and won honorable mention awards for a sports column and design and layout. As for AAF, the tech-savvy media director assisted by creating radio advertisements and overseeing the production of the pitch presentation.
In the near future, Frankie plans to expand his radio talents and possibly work with programs in the surrounding areas. But catch him on the air – he’s DJ Frankie C.

11/28/2017

Here is this week’s ! The video and accompanying story will run in Thursday's print and online edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

Tejano Talks is joint venture with the Tejano Civil Rights Museum and Resource Center, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the MARCOM Department at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

This is the 32nd edition of the feature.

On a quiet and sunny Saturday morning on Oct. 14, 2017, a Texas Historical Marker was dedicated in San Benito memorializing one of the saddest chapters of Te...