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CAMPUS: Annual Halloween Fest features ‘Out of Space’ theme
6Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: Annual Halloween Fest features ‘Out of Space’ theme

CAMPUS: Annual Halloween Fest features ‘Out of Space’ theme By Cynthia TorresAssistant EditorPublished Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 Beginning the night with a slight drizzle and earthy smell, Texas A&M International University held its annual Halloween Fest on Oct. 29. The event ran from 6 to 9 p.m. with a high student turnout. Alan Alvarez | BridgeA local band performs for TAMIU's Halloween Fest on Oct. 29, 2026, on the STC Green. Alan Alvarez | BridgeTAMIU organizations pass candy out to children during Halloween Fest on the STC Green on Oct. 29, 2026. Halloween Fest is one of the most popular TAMIU events, with students dressed up as various characters; some even going as far as to make their own costumes, which allow them to showcase their creativity. One student, Sarai Pere...
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CAMPUS: All Majors Career Fair connects individuals with employers
5Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Features, On Campus

CAMPUS: All Majors Career Fair connects individuals with employers

CAMPUS: All Majors Career Fair connects individuals with employers By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-ChiefPublished Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Texas A&M International University Career Services held its All Majors Career Fair on Oct. 14, inviting more than 30 organizations to the event from local, state and federal agencies. Like any event, the show cannot run without its efforts behind the scenes. With this, Assistant Director of Career Services Michelle Rodriguez offered a look behind creating and holding this career fair. Angelica Villarreal | BridgeTAMIU students participate in the bi-annual All Majors Career Fair hosted by Career Services on Oct 14, 2026 in the STC Ballroom. “Honestly, it’s something we look forward to every semester because we know that we’re going to be able to...
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FEATURE: Annual Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season
5Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Men's Basketball, On Campus, Sports, Volleyball, Women's Basketball

FEATURE: Annual Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

FEATURE: Annual Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season By J.P. ContrerasBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Hosted by a mix of organizations, the annual Maroon Madness tradition marked the beginning of basketball season. Many student organizations attended and set up games and activities in the stands on Oct. 13 at the Kinesiology and Convocation Building. Alan Alvarez | BridgeTAMIU athletes compete in a men's versus women's pizza-eating contest during Maroon Madness in the Kinesiology and Convocation Building on Oct 13, 2026. The event consisted of two halves, the “Pre-Madness” and the “Madness.” The first half involved various student groups and outside organizations coming together for a celebration. The second half featured the main event: Maroon Madness...
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ARTS: TAMIU presents first-ever International Fine Arts Festival
3Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, International Affairs, Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: TAMIU presents first-ever International Fine Arts Festival

ARTS: TAMIU presents first-ever International Fine Arts Festival By J.P. ContrerasBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 The first-ever International Fine Arts Festival celebrated the works of the Laredo community and its rich history. Texas A&M International University showed its appreciation for the local art scene by hosting events on Oct. 2 to 3 at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Angelica Villarreal | BridgeFrom left, director of Grupo Folklorico Renacimiento Cultural, Alvaro Guel, director of Ballet Folklorico, Ruben Hinojosa III and director of Martin High School Ballet Folklorico, Juan Carlos Flores, receive applause at the end of the Ballet Folklorico event in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts on Oct. 3, 2026. Created by Interim Ch...
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NEWS: SGA PAC hosts Mayoral Debate, midterm elections approach
3Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus, Politics

NEWS: SGA PAC hosts Mayoral Debate, midterm elections approach

NEWS: SGA PAC hosts Mayoral Debate, midterm elections approach By Angelica VillarrealMarketing ManagerPublished Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 Midterm elections approach on Nov. 3; the Student Government Association’s Political Action Committee hosted a Mayoral Debate to hear candidates firsthand. Alfonso “Poncho” Casso, former Laredo City Council member; J.D. Gonzalez; Alyssa Cigarroa, current District 8 city council member; and Dr. Victor D. Treviño, current Laredo mayor, took the stage to answer questions on issues many Laredoans currently face. Moderators asked about the main issues they see in Laredo and how they plan to address them. Angelica Villarreal | BridgeFrom left, Afonso "Poncho" Casso, JD Gonzalez, Alyssa Cigarroa, and Dr. Victor D. Trevino participate in the Mayoral Deba...
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OPINION: ‘Clock it’: How the internet strips Black, brown queer culture of its influence
16Oct By Staff/Guest1 Comment
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: ‘Clock it’: How the internet strips Black, brown queer culture of its influence

OPINION: ‘Clock it’: How the internet strips Black, brown queer culture of its influence By Angelica VillarrealMarketing ManagerPublished Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 “Clock it” and “clock her tea” have continued in the tradition of phrases taken out of context and fallen victim to the disfigurement of online discourse. What once were phrases used solely in ballroom events and Black queer culture has, like many sayings, have become part of the larger social dialect. From the popular use of “slay,” “spill the tea” and “she ate,” many parts of ballroom culture have continued their journey into internet slang. Angelica VillarrealMarketing Manager Ballroom began in the mid to late 1970s, as brown and Black drag queens and queer people were discriminated against in traditional drag pageant...
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FEATURE: ‘Zombies’ scare, chase 5K-run participants
15Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus, Sports

FEATURE: ‘Zombies’ scare, chase 5K-run participants

FEATURE: ‘Zombies’ scare, chase 5K-run participants By Alan AlvarezBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 Zombies stretched their undead limbs to get limber, sat in golf carts and purchased food from vendors—all seemingly otherwise-everyday occurrences—on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Texas A&M International University. The Recreation Sports program hosted its sixth annual Zombie Run, which featured a 5K run and a zombie-themed run, bringing the Laredo community and students together to elude pursuing “undead.” Strength and conditioning specialist Clarissa Guerrero was one of the key organizers of the event. Alan Alvarez | BridgeTAMIU junior Sergio Villareal Jr., center, participates in the annual TAMIU Zombie Run 5K on Oct. 10, 2026. “I look forward to getting to ...
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POLITICS: Laredo City Council candidates clash over local corruption, technology at TAMIU debate
15Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus, Politics

POLITICS: Laredo City Council candidates clash over local corruption, technology at TAMIU debate

POLITICS: Laredo City Council candidates clash over local corruption, technology at TAMIU debate Voters take close look at Districts 2, 3, 6 contenders By Cynthia TorresAssistant EditorPublished Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 Following each 40-minute debate, an audience at Texas A&M International University asked questions to learn more about candidates for the Laredo City Council Districts 2, 3 and 6. The Oct. 6 “Laredo Decides” City Council debate was hosted by TAMIU’s Student Government Association’s Political Action Committee in the Student Center Ballroom. The debaters included District 2 opponents Ricardo Rangel Jr. and Daisy Alejandra Campos; District 3 opponents Melissa R. Cigarroa and Michelle Marie Winterroth; and District 6 opponents Dr. David Tyler King and Ubaldo Gran...
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CAMPUS: Dustyverse Involvement Week features Loteria Night
6Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: Dustyverse Involvement Week features Loteria Night

CAMPUS: Dustyverse Involvement Week features Loteria Night By Cynthia TorresAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 Texas A&M International University hosted its annual Loteria Night filled with games, prizes, and complimentary pizza. The Aug. 25 event was held in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center. The turnout was overwhelming, reaching a maximum capacity of 150 with at least 40 students outside, waiting for a game spot to open. Cynthia Torres | BridgeFreshmen Alisandra Alfaro and Elsie Villanueva, seniors Samantha Muniz and Angie Aleman play Loteria in the Student Center Ballroom on Aug. 25, 2026, as part of Involvement Week. “The event was very fun, but there was not enough space to accommodate everyone,” student Daniel Trapero said. However, the event co...
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NEWS: TAMIU invests seventh president
29Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, News, On Campus

NEWS: TAMIU invests seventh president

TAMIU invests seventh president President Christopher Maynard speaks on University plans, programs By J.P. ContrerasBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 A rare, formal presentation and celebration conferred the Texas A&M International University medallion and mace to President Christopher Maynard. The Friday, Sept. 18, investiture concluded a week-long series of events to recognize TAMIU’s seventh president. Held in the Center for the Performing and Fine Arts Recital Hall, the ceremony marked the end of Inauguration Week, which celebrated the new president. Maynard began his position at TAMIU on Oct. 1, 2025. Angelica Villarreal | BridgePresident Christopher Maynard holds the University Mace during his Investiture ceremony Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Faculty ...
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