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Day: October 19, 2016

19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Health

The Rising Cost of EpiPens

By D. Christian Lopez The Epipen has been around for more than 25 years. It is an injection that contains medicine which will open up the lungs, in the case of a severe allergic reaction. Last year alone, 3.6 millions of Americans depended on the EpiPen for severe allergies that may cause anaphylaxis, which can be a fatal allergic reaction if not treated immediately.  Over the past years, the cost of the EpiPen has risen.  In 2007, the cost for the EpiPen was about $100.  In these past months the cost is over $600 for a set of EpiPens. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Sports

And so the Drama Continues…

By Teresa Ramirez Olympic swimmer and twelve time Olympic medalist, Ryan Lochte, has been under tribulation since the 2016 Rio Olympics after lying to the world that he was robbed at gunpoint. The thirty-two year old swimmer also claimed the robber demanded money from him and other teammates that were with Lochte at the time. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Civil Affairs, Editorial

120th Washington’s Birthday Celebration

By Ilse Amaro The President George Washington and his gracious wife, Martha Dandridge Washington serve as the main figures in this magnificent event. The Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant and ball grow smore popular every year.    This special tradition started in 1896. Washington’s birthday Celebration is a very well known tradition in South Texas.  The Society of Martha Washington colonial Pageant and ball are extremely recognized. The Society of Martha Washington and the Washington Birthday Celebration Association are two different organizations that come together to celebrate this magnificent day that means a lot to this nation. The community of Laredo come together and organizes a lovely parade and other many activities such as museums, and carnival for the city o...
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial

Are We Ready?

By Ricardo Rangel The State of California and the State of Massachusetts were the first to recognize same sex marriages in the United States in 2008. By 2014 the United States American Community Survey recorded more than 700,000 households as “male-male couples” or “female-female” couples. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Editorial

Guns On Campus

By Juan Lazcano As we know campus carry is now allowed in most, if not all, public universities in Texas. Beginning August 1, 2016, licensed handgun owners can carry their weapons on campus; however, the gun must be concealed. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial

Back to the Old West

By Carla Torres In June 2015, the Texas legislature passed a bill allowing the open carry of weapons. This new law took effect on January 1, 2016. Texans with a concealed handgun license or permit will be allowed to openly carry a weapon in public. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, On Campus

Campus Carry in Full Effect at TAMIU

By Carina Garcia This fall semester, remember to pack your books, pencils, and license to carry if you have one.  Texas Governor Greg Abbot, signed the HB 910, an act permitting open carry on campus for anyone 21 years and over and with a license permit in all State public universities, including Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The law took effect on Monday, August 1, 2016 and students and faculty have different points of views regarding this issue. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Sports

TAMIU Men’s Soccer Looking for Silverware in 2016 Campaign

By Rodrigo Marina Texas A&M International University’s men’s soccer team is looking to bring some trophies to the school this season. The Dustdevils are aiming to improve from last year’s campaign, which saw six wins, eleven losses, and two ties.   With the help of their award winning forward, Ryan Hodgson, they are hoping to bring home the championship title for the 2016 campaign. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Editorial

Gap Year

By "El Cafetero" The English tradition of the ‘Gap year’ is usually performed during the time of one’s high school graduation and also between graduation of a Bachelors degree and the beginning toward Graduate School. This time off is usually dedicated to joining the workforce and volunteering and gradually finding how to handle life responsibilities on your own. (more…)
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19Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, On Campus

Trouble at TAMIU Parking Lot

By Veronica Hernandez Every semester Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) experiences an increase in student enrollment. This is great for the university; however, as more students enroll, parking on campus becomes a hassle for students. (more…)
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