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OPINION: Scientific internship in Ghana provides more than dragonfly knowledge
8Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion, Science and Tech

OPINION: Scientific internship in Ghana provides more than dragonfly knowledge

OPINION: Scientific internship in Ghana provides more than dragonfly knowledge By Cynthia TorresAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 In June of 2026, I spent a whole month in Ghana, a developing country in West Africa, collecting dragonfly specimens for research. The experiences I received from this internship provided me a whole new perspective on how the world operates. As lucky as I was to even step foot on another continent, many do not have the same opportunities I do. The poverty and sadness I witnessed in northern Ghana made me realize I was heavily privileged. I went to a small village near Tamale and met an 8-year-old girl named Patience. She spoke about her aspirations to leave her small village and study math in boarding school. She really stuck out to me be...
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SPORTS: TAMIU Dance sets sights on first place with new ‘Headlines’ theme for new season
8Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Dance Team, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU Dance sets sights on first place with new ‘Headlines’ theme for new season

SPORTS: TAMIU Dance sets sights on first place with new ‘Headlines’ theme for new season By Kimberling ManningBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 After consecutive second-place national finishes, the Texas A&M International University Spirit Dance team enters its new season with one goal in mind: first place—and a new theme to go with it. Assistant coach Erika Gallegos said the program’s focus for the coming season will be one word: “Headlines.” Courtesy TAMIU Sports Information/Christina GallegosMembers of TAMIU Spirit perform a dance routine during the national competition April 8 to 10 in Daytona Beach. This year, I want my theme to be ‘Headlines,’" Gallegos said. “They are making the news. They are on their way to their goal and now people are ...
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Welcome back, Dustdevils: Help us write TAMIU’s next chapter
3Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

Welcome back, Dustdevils: Help us write TAMIU’s next chapter

Welcome back, Dustdevils: Help us write TAMIU’s next chapter From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 Welcome back to a brand-new semester at Texas A&M International University. As the campus buzzes with fresh energy, The Bridge is ready to document the stories, triumphs and challenges of our Dustdevil community. This semester, despite being the 30th anniversary of The Bridge student media, we are operating a lean, dedicated editorial team. Our current newsroom features a talented Editor-in-Chief Kaily Olivo (who doubles as our print design chief and social media manager), Managing Editor Sean Jimenez, Assistant Editor Cynthia Torres, two reporters, and an independent staff photographer working alongside our Managing Editor/Director of Photography. We o...
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EDUCATION: Environmental Studies Initiative creates ‘TAMIU Green Talk’ podcast
3Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, Features, On Campus

EDUCATION: Environmental Studies Initiative creates ‘TAMIU Green Talk’ podcast

EDUCATION: Environmental Studies Initiative creates ‘TAMIU Green Talk’ podcast By Veronica MataBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 The Environmental Studies Initiative produced its first podcast alongside TAMIU communication interns Enrique Fiscal and Sean Jimenez and communication Professor Marcela Moran. Available on TAMIU’s YouTube channel, “Green Talk” tackles issues pertaining to the environment. It took a collaborative effort from a research team of scholars to find a way to promote the Environmental Studies Initiative and agreed that “TAMIU Green Talk” would be a good way to do that. Dilean Mendez | BridgeEnrique Fiscal works on editing the "TAMIU Green Talk" Podcast in the KLRN Studio on April 10, 2026. “Me being a media maker, I thought, ‘Oh, well m...
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FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU
2Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU

FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU By Margot AmayaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 TAMIU alumna Celeste Franco has held the head of mentoring title since 2021. She began as a part-time campus mentor, when she quickly became known for her reliability and ability to connect with students navigating academic and personal challenges. Her commitment to the program led to new opportunities and in 2023, a year after graduating as a business major, she earned her position as head of the mentorship program, a role she says she puts her whole effort into. Submitted Photo Courtesy Celeste FrancoCeleste Franco “I’ve always been aiming toward something in management,” Franco said. “It wasn’t until I got this job that I realized how much of a difference it makes ...
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FULL ISSUE: The Bridge April 2026 issue
12May By Staff/Guest3 Comments
Full Issues, The Bridge

FULL ISSUE: The Bridge April 2026 issue

FULL ISSUE: The Bridge April 2026 issue By The Bridge StaffPublished Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The print edition of The Bridge will not be delivered on campus due to technical issues with the printer. Check out this completely digital edition.
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ARTS: TAMIU Symphonic Band ends semester with Overture to the Finale
1May By Staff/Guest2 Comments
Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: TAMIU Symphonic Band ends semester with Overture to the Finale

ARTS: TAMIU Symphonic Band ends semester with Overture to the Finale By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Friday, May 1, 2026 Blending energy, emotion and technical skill, the Texas A&M International University Symphonic Band closed the semester with its spring concert Overture to the Finale on April 17 at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. Under the direction of Associate Professor of music James Moyer, the concert featured a variety of pieces that showcased both the full ensemble and individual performers. The evening opened with Franz von Suppé’s “Poet and Peasant Overture,” which set a dramatic yet playful tone. The band then transitioned into Percy Grainger’s “Country Gardens,” led by student conductor José Hernández, bringing a lighter and ...
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NEWS: VP candidates meet TAMIU students, faculty
1May By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, News, On Campus

NEWS: VP candidates meet TAMIU students, faculty

NEWS: VP candidates meet TAMIU students, faculty By Veronica A. MataBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, May 1, 2026 To determine the next vice president for institutional advancement, TAMIU hosted three open forums, giving each candidate an opportunity to introduce themselves to the public. The open forums took place from April 14 to April 16 in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Room 101. The vice presidential candidates included Javier “Jay” Zambrano, Cristian A. Murdock and Amy Armstrong. On April 16, people gathered from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to meet Armstrong. During the session, she was interviewed by Vice President for Student Engagement Rosalinda Garcia. Courtesy TAMIU Public RelationsAmy Armstrong, vice president candidate Courtesy TAMIU Public Relati...
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ESPORTS: TAMIU hosts first-ever scholastic esports event
27Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Esports, Sports

ESPORTS: TAMIU hosts first-ever scholastic esports event

ESPORTS: TAMIU hosts first-ever scholastic esports event By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Monday, April 27, 2026 After being in the works for approximately six to eight weeks, on Saturday, April 18, Texas A&M International University Recreational Sports hosted its first-ever high school esports invitational.  What began with a United High School coach who reached out and gathered all of the United Independent School District teams together for a conference, later inviting Lared Independent School District, ended with a community of nerves, excitement and cheers between competitors, coaches, parents and watchers. Kaily Olivo | BridgeDr. Leo Cigarroa High School senior Alfredo Cardenas, right, competes in a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch duri...
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SPORTS: TAMIU Spirit program takes 2nd twice at nationals
21Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Cheerleading, Dance Team, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU Spirit program takes 2nd twice at nationals

SPORTS: TAMIU Spirit program takes 2nd twice at nationals By Kimberly ManningBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, April 21, 2026 As Texas A&M International University cheer and dance teams recently returned from their national competition in Florida, they brought back two 2nd-place honors. The NCA NDA Championship was April 8 to 11 at Daytona Beach where they competed with 13 Division II Spirit teams. Reaching the second-highest score in TAMIU Spirit program history, both athletes and coaches said this season was led with a renewed focus on unity, mental strength, performance consistency and, most of all, resilience. Courtesy TAMIU Sports Information/Christina GallegosMembers of TAMIU Spirit perform a dance routine during the national competition April 8 to 10 in Da...
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