January 2026 – The Bridge News

28Jan

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Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: Turning Point USA spreads conservative message at TAMIU

OPINION: Turning Point USA spreads conservative message at TAMIU By Alyssa GuajardoFormer Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 The Republican and conservative organization Turning Point USA began in recent years at Texas A&M International University. Following last semester’s assassination of far right voice Charlie Kirk, the organization gained more attention. Alyssa Guajardo This organization’s main goal is to spread the belief that America is the greatest nation on Earth, also called nationalism. As stated on their Instagram page, “Our mission is clear: to advance the values of freedom, limited government and individual responsibility.” TPUSA also developed strong and lasting relationships with the Webb County Republicans and state officials who share conservat...

OPINION: Masters of Horror: using kills, jumpscares in ‘Scream’ (1996)

28Jan

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Entertainment, In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Masters of Horror: using kills, jumpscares in ‘Scream’ (1996)

OPINION: Masters of HorrorUsing kills, jumpscares in Scream (1996) By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 Ghostface is one of those killers you may never be able to predict or escape, well except for Sidney Prescott. Who really is Ghostface? There’s a new one in each Scream franchise film. The Scream franchise continues to offer a new killer with a connecting detail every single time. But for now, we’ll cover the basics and the origin of the franchise. Now, I must say spoiler warning because the Ghostface killers of Scream (1996) will be revealed. Kaily Olivo One of Scream’s main elements of death is Ghostface’s jumpscares. In the beginning, Ghostface jumps across all areas of Casey Becker’s house, ultimately surprising and killing Casey and Steve Or...

28Jan

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Academia, Education, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4

NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4 From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 T he Texas A&M International University College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Association scheduled its first general meeting of the semester for Feb. 4. GSA plans to offer light refreshments, according to an event poster. The meeting is slated for 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Academic Innovation Center, Room 221.

28Jan

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Education, Entertainment, Features, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated

NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 T he Texas A&M International University Academic Center for Excellence mentors offer several events this week and next for UNIV 1201/1302 students. The first is Mentor Week, Jan. 27 to 29; the second is an Open House from Feb. 3 to 5. This week's Mentor Week features raffle giveaways, trivia, bingo, activities, hot chocolate and limited stickers, according to a campus poster about the event. It runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 27 to 29 at the Student Center Rotunda. According to another poster, the Open House is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3 to 5 at the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library Colonnade. Here, students can meet the mentors, tour, get some TAMIU ...

27Jan

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Civil Affairs, News, Web Exclusive

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 TAMIU students interested in applying for a team leadership position for The Big Event 2026 have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, to apply. Graduating students can earn team leader pin, if eligible, according to an official event poster. Scheduled for Saturday, March 28, this year, the annual event brings students, faculty, and staff together to give back, helping the beautification of Laredo. The deadline to apply for volunteer registration is 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 13, or until the limit is reached. The event is organized by the TAMIU Office of Student Affairs. Interested persons may contact the office at studentaffairs@tamiu.edu or (956) 326-2...

Month: January 2026

OPINION: Turning Point USA spreads conservative message at TAMIU

OPINION: Masters of Horror: using kills, jumpscares in ‘Scream’ (1996)

NEWS BRIEF: COAS GSA schedules general meeting for Feb. 4

NEWS BRIEF: ACE Mentor Week continues, Open House slated

NEWS BRIEF: Feb. 10 deadline approaches for Big Event 2026 team leadership

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