Day: March 8, 2015

Ask the Viking

What are your plans for spring break?

Meagan Falcon

Some students spend their break out of town, at the beach, volunteering,  playing video games, or the good ol’ fashion “I’m studying all week.” We’ve asked ten of our vikings what their plans are for spring break. Each student gave us their answer.      —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–   Abel Cano “I’ll be volunteering during the break for the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation and the Cancer center. I’ll be setting mammograms up for women over the age of 35 who have little to no income at the Cancer center and helping people at the CBWF to help round up people to get…

Entertainment

Dallas band Metal Shop to return to Corpus Christi

Meagan Falcon

Brittany Sanchez Reporter Dallas-based band Metal Shop will return to Corpus Christi on March 21 for a show at Brewster Street Ice House. Fans packed the club Feb. 21 to see the band, which is famous for its classic rock music. The group has been performing for seven years and continues to build its fan base around the state. Band members include lead vocalist Michael Diamond, lead guitarist Ritchie Ratchett, lead bass Ginger Roxxx and lead drummer Crash Gordon. Fans were excited to see the band, which is known for wearing tons of makeup, cool clothes and big hair. The…

Economic Crunch

Beachfront restaurant perfect for a quick bite

Meagan Falcon

Maria Garza Reporter   Many spring breakers at North Beach may find themselves craving a bite to eat. Fortunately, Pier 99, as its motto says, is “Just Right … on the Water.” Pier 99 Restaurant is located at 2822 N. Shoreline Blvd., between the Lexington Museum on the Bay and the Texas State Aquarium, and has the largest patio on the water in the Coastal Bend. Its specialty is seafood, of course, but there are also steaks and more. The first thing I noticed when entering is how the live music contributes to the ambience. There was not a wait…

Entertainment

Raffle, rocker, and Ride-In Theater

Meagan Falcon

Kira Hays Co-editor-in-chief   Looking for some family friendly entertainment for spring break? The Corpus Christi Ride-In Theater will screen “Big” on March 21 at the Watergardens. The 1988 film stars Tom Hanks as the suddenly grown-up version of a 12-year-old boy, Josh, who made a wish at a carnival game to be big and wakes up the next morning in an adult body. Extremely freaked out by his sudden transformation, Josh frantically searches for the magic machine that granted his wish. Callie’s Cajun and Twisted Murphy’s food trucks will be on site this month offering up a delicious assortment…

Art

Documentary on pot critic to debut during SXSW

Meagan Falcon

Jennifer Gracia Reporter   Hanging out at the beach during spring break is fine, but if you would like a change of scenery then maybe SXSW can serve as an alternative. The annual music and film festival runs March 13-22 in Austin. Among the highlights this year is the premiere of the film “Rolling Papers,” a documentary about the Denver Post’s first pot critic, Ricardo Baca, and the effect it had on journalism. Directed by Denver native Mitch Dickman, the film follows the cannabis critic during his first year at the Denver Post and the new site The Cannabist, at…