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Day: April 13, 2020

LEAP program offers choices
13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education

LEAP program offers choices

LEAP program offers choices By Alejandra PenaBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 With an early acceptance program, TAMIU students can fulfill their dreams of attending a graduate or professional program. The Laredo Early Acceptance Program is a partnership between Texas A&M International University and the University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio. “LEAP is a program where students take an agreement where they will be guided through courses and other requirements to be accepted into the program of their interest in UT Health,” LEAP student Desireah Rodman said. There are five programs available to LEAP students, as well as various advantages that come with program participation. “Some of the benefits that come with being LEAP...
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DustyCup event canceled
13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Humans of TAMIU, Life & Arts, On Campus

DustyCup event canceled

DustyCup event canceled By Joel CaballeroBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 Considered by some to be the most competitive event, both mentally and physically, between student organizations, DustyCup was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Student Government Association at Texas A&M International University, which sponsors the annual event, planned to host it this semester on April 4. The event normally brings student organizations together for the opportunity to compete for bragging rights and for the winner to take home a trophy and a grant. DustyCup is typically hosted after the Big Event, a Universitywide community service event for the local community. The event was expected to not only have a physical portion but also one for academics w...
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New additions made to the College of Nursing
13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Health

New additions made to the College of Nursing

New additions made to the College of Nursing By Amber DavilaBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 The College of Nursing and Health Sciences underwent several changes; it continues adding to its variety of degrees. Now the college offers different types of majors and certifications. Texas A&M International University students can major in more than nursing alone. “The College of Nursing now has communication disorder, kinesiology non-certification, nursing and starting this fall, we will have public health,” academic adviser Anna Buentello said. “So, that’s a new program upcoming [this] fall semester. This is for the students that are not admitted to the nursing program. We’re gonna recommend that they do the public health program because it has simil...
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Mariachis strive for excellence
13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Humans of TAMIU, Life & Arts

Mariachis strive for excellence

Mariachis strive for excellence By Jason ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 Often performing at celebrations, the Mariachi Internacional took the opportunity to perform at Discover TAMIU to represent Hispanic culture. “We kind of want people to see that [Texas A&M International University] has mariachis and has that Mexican culture,” lead vocalist and trumpet player Danny Perez said. “The mariachis represents Mexican tradition and values.”  Along with performing at Discover TAMIU, the mariachis expected to take part in the upcoming mariachi festival originally scheduled for Apr. 23. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that event is most likely canceled. “Mariachi does play a big part in TAMIU because it is a part of the Mexican culture, and t...
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13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
On Campus

Pride events canceled for social distancing

Pride events canceled for social distancing By Annabelle ArambulaBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 Despite Pride Week’s existence in June, TAMIU holds pride week in April since summer is not part of the spring or fall semesters. The Campus Ally Network organization, created in 2016, is the only LGBTQ organization at the University and helps organize the campus Pride Week. CAN President Michael Najar said the organization is small but eager to grow. As of now, the organization has 20-35 members but Najar hopes for more to join. “We are a group that accepts people when they’re different,” Najar said. “We try our best as possible to make the school environment more friendly with us.” He said maintaining an organization that is welcoming and accepting o...
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13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

Rise of esports at TAMIU

Rise of esports at TAMIU By Ruben ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 The TAMIU Smash Club is composed of students who play “Super Smash Bros.” for relaxation and competition. Over the course of the semester, students formed bonds, thus enhancing the college experience for most. Management information systems major Luis Arriaga said his studies of networking exceeded his expectations in the TAMIU Smash Club. “I want to have events that bring competitors from around the United States to [Texas A&M International University] and compete with our local Smash players,” Arriaga said. Arriaga hopes to persuade TAMIU into looking at programs or scholarships for esports. “TAMIU lags a little behind, but recently, the TAMIU [Recreational Sports Cent...
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13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Entertainment, Features

Level up at LVL 2 Gaming

Level up at LVL 2 Gaming By Ruben ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 LVL 2 Gaming offers experiences in trading cards, video games and more for its customers. The store features numerous tournaments and events. From all kinds of video games, LVL 2 Gaming capitalizes on Laredo’s competitive gaming culture. Regular patron Gregorio Resendez said LVL 2 Gaming gave him the opportunity to interact with more people and gain new hobby experiences. “I didn’t live near any gaming stores, so my friends and I wouldn’t really have spots to hang outside of school,” Resendez said.  Esports currently make considerable profit. LVL 2 Gaming hopes to keep improving the quality of entertainment and competition for its customers. The business hosts weekly to...
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13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Cheerleading, Dance Team, Sports

National Cheer Association event canceled, converted to online media

National Cheer Association event canceled, converted to online media By Karina MendozaBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020  This would have been the final countdown before TAMIU’s cheer and dance team took off for Daytona Beach, Florida. The teams were scheduled to compete in the National Cheer Association and National Dance Association Collegiate Championship competition, which was canceled due to the coronavirus. “They’re not getting to compete at all and all practices have been canceled, as well,” assistant coach Rose Troche said. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted from the effects of the coronavirus. As a result, numerous events across the nation became canceled, including many Texas A&M International University functions. “In order to help pr...
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13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
On Campus

Residence halls‌ ‌prepare‌ ‌for‌ ‌COVID-19‌ ‌

Residence halls‌ ‌prepare‌ ‌for‌ ‌COVID-19‌ ‌ By Jorge‌ ‌Padilla‌Bridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020  ‌As the coronavirus spread at an exponential rate in March, the administration began taking precautionary measures to make sure campus residential students could self-isolate. The school asked students and faculty to self-isolate for 14 days before returning to campus, if traveling from other countries. The Texas A&M International University residence halls received new hand-sanitizer dispensers on each floor to disinfect and help prevent the virus’ spread. Other upgrades‌ ‌occurred over the‌ ‌past‌ ‌three‌ ‌years. As of March 30, faculty and staff converted the rest of the semester courses to online virtual environments to aid in social di...
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13Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

Inside the race for Mr., Ms. TAMIU

Inside the race for Mr., Ms. TAMIU By Cesar NeiraBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 Reaching out to the student body is the most important part of their campaign strategy, a sentiment expressed by Mr. and Ms. TAMIU. Jose Alvarez and Abigail Zuniga received their crowns, an event that caps off the annual tradition of Texas A&M International University Spirit Week. “It all starts with the urge to become more involved with the student body,” the 2020 candidates said of their campaign. From Jan. 30 to Feb. 8, they utilized an interactive campaign strategy on the TAMIU campus to have a greater impact on the student body. Being able to meet and communicate with the student body was of the utmost importance in their campaign process, they said. “We wan...
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