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CAMPUS: TAMIU hosts annual El Grito event
17Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
International Studies, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU hosts annual El Grito event

CAMPUS: TAMIU hosts annual El Grito event Juan Carlos PuenteEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 Celebrating Mexican Independence with its annual El Grito event, TAMIU showcased Mexican culture with food, dance and music. On Thursday, Sept. 12, Texas A&M International University held El Grito outside the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The event featured games, traditional Mexican food and performances from the TAMIU Ballet Folklorico and TAMIU Mariachi Internacional. Cris Cordova | BridgeBallet Folclorico dancers perform during El Grito on campus Sept 12, 2024. Ballet Folklorico performed several times, from beginners to advanced dancers and a soloist dance. The performance began with indigenous dances from Azteca to represent Mexico City with the m...
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SPORTS: OPINION: Can the Celtics repeat next year?
17Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion, Sports

SPORTS: OPINION: Can the Celtics repeat next year?

SPORTS: OPINION: Can the Celtics repeat next year? By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 Before the playoffs started, I predicted in my last column that the Boston Celtics were going to win the 2024 NBA Finals. Five months later, I am now making an update to my original story because the Celtics went on a tear at the end of the season. They finished their last 20 games 16-4 and as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. They backed up their play going into the playoffs just losing two games in their first two rounds against Miami and Cleveland, and then finally sweeping Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals. At this point, they were heavily favored to win the championship no matter what team came out of the West. Vicente Mendoza, Sports Editor F...
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NEWS: TAMIU hires first-ever library dean
17Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus

NEWS: TAMIU hires first-ever library dean

NEWS: TAMIU hires first-ever library dean By Alyssa MedinaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 Dean Colleen Harris recently became the first-ever dean of the Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library at TAMIU. Historically, the University’s library leader has been a director, rather than a dean. Texas A&M International University conducted a search for this new position earlier this year. “I did a nationwide job hunt, so I was fortunate to see a lot of positions across the country, and I fell in love with TAMIU for a couple of reasons,” Harris said. Harris recounts the day of her interview, which coincided with the students’ first day of school in mid-January.  “The students were enthusiastic to be here, the faculty seem to really love their jobs and eve...
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NEWS: Mariachi Internacional places first in national competition
17Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, News

NEWS: Mariachi Internacional places first in national competition

NEWS: Mariachi Internacional places first in national competition By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 TAMIU’s Mariachi Internacional recently reached new heights in its competitions on the national level with a first-place finish. On July 13, Mariachi Internacional competed in the prestigious Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque Festival and Competition in the university division. This festival and competition is one of the largest mariachi events in the U.S., and attracts more than 12,000 people during the three-day festival. Submitted Photo | Official event photo courtesy Mariachi Spectacular de Albequerque Festival and CompetitionTAMIU Mariachi Internacional poses for a photo after winning first-place in the nation in New Mexico. “This competit...
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ARTS: Art students hope to take a load off their backs
12Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Art students hope to take a load off their backs

ARTS: Art students hope to take a load off their backs By Jose FigueroaBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 Not everyone realizes how many course materials and extra carry weight is required for studio art majors. Art encompasses a lot of media, from digital to clay, with a wide spectrum of paints, along with required tools and bases—canvases, watercolor paper, weighted paper, etc. With such a spectrum of media and the Texas A&M International University Department of Fine Art requirement to take at least two different types per semester, an art major has to lug at least two types of media around. For example, an average visual art student carries clay, carving tools, two sketch books exceeding 40 inches in length, carbon, pencils, erasers and two notebo...
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EDUCATION: Technology can create distractions despite opportunities, advancements
11Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
On Campus, Science and Tech

EDUCATION: Technology can create distractions despite opportunities, advancements

EDUCATION: Technology can create distractions despite opportunities, advancements By Karime RodriguezBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 Unlike many years ago, technology currently drives much of people’s lives. This is no different from the academic environment. While some embrace the opportunities of technology, such as artificial intelligence and new versions of learning management systems, others find these things distracting from the learning process. Texas A&M International University nursing major Carolina Pacheco carries her Chromebook, tablet and phone with her as she studies. “No it doesn’t distract me from the lesson, but it happens sometimes when everybody is typing really loud,” Pacheco said. “If I didn’t have technology, it would f...
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OPINION: Student newspaper finds new home
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Student newspaper finds new home

OPINION: Student newspaper finds new home Juan Carlos PuenteEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 Earlier this summer there was news that The Bridge Independent Student Newspaper was getting a new office, with a move to commence soon after. We can currently be found in Pellegrino Hall, Room 220. The office is far more spacious than our previous one, as the former was a study room in the library, and all of the staff members feel a bigger sense of pride in working for us at the new location. Juan Carlos Puente In our previous office, Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library, Room 315, we would have to squeeze in extra chairs and shuffle around with multiple fans running. While the room was tiny, and the airflow was bad, we still made it a home for the time we were there....
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OPINION: Eros’s quiver holds piercing influence
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: Eros’s quiver holds piercing influence

OPINION: Eros’s quiver holds piercing influence Marissa ContrerasManaging EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 According to Greek mythology, it is said that the god Hephaestus allowed for two beings to become one after the god Zeus separated them. This became evident on the Friday of the first week of school. Where exactly? The Kinesiology Convocation Building Green Greek Showcase. He didn’t come right away, but when he did, I didn’t notice. I was talking to my friend, not caring about the crowd of smelly, sweaty college students. Marissa Contreras Then I felt the tug of my heart turn me around, and there he was. Talking among his bros. They looked dumb, but he didn’t. I wanted to go up to him, but the worst scenario played out immediately in my mind. What if I stut...
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ARTS: Rhizome an example of interdisciplinary campus works
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Rhizome an example of interdisciplinary campus works

ARTS: Rhizome an example of interdisciplinary campus works By Dora GuerreroAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 After three months of hard work and more than 100 volunteers, Assistant Professor of art Crystal Wagner unveiled her multimedia installation Rhizome at TAMIU. Wagner met with students and volunteers twice a week this spring and on some occasions, they even met daily. “Seeing the community respond so powerfully to a moment of creativity and art is the only reward that I could ever ask for,” Wagner said of the entire process. “I am so grateful to be able to bring my creativity to a community of amazing people.” | BridgeRhizome art installation, as seen April 12 at the entrance to the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The artistic event was led by ...
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FLASHBACK: The Bridge’s first article from 1996
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Web Exclusive

FLASHBACK: The Bridge’s first article from 1996

FLASHBACK: The Bridge's first article from 1996 Women's Studies Program to be inaugurated at TAMIU By Sarah CollinsBridge Staff WriterOriginally Published March 1996 in Vol. 1, No. 1, of The Bridge [Editor's Note: This article is being published exactly as it appeared in 1996. No changes have been made, not even for AP style. It was the top TAMIU story of March 1996.] Many, including the College of Arts & Humanities faculty, are very proud that TAMIU is one of the few universities in south Texas to offer a women's studies program. Beginning in the Fall 1996 semester, students will be offered an introductory course called WOMN 2301. This course has no prerequisites and will present a variety of perspectives on women as individuals and on their roles in society and cultur...
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