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PODCAST: The VAR Verdict, Episode 1
20Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Soccer, Podcasts, Sports, The VAR Verdict, Women's Soccer

PODCAST: The VAR Verdict, Episode 1

PODCAST: The VAR Verdict, Episode 1 By Adrian Chavez Muñozand Jesus "David" CalderonBridge Staff Sports PodcastersPublished Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 Sports fans, please join us for the first episode of The VAR Verdict, a new soccer podcast presented by The Bridge independent student newspaper. This is the pilot episode where we introduce the concept of the show, as well as some future dynamics that we plan to present to listeners. We cover current statistics for TAMIU and international teams in this episode, as well as criticism of the team's most recent performance. This podcast is available both on YouTube and Spotify. Plans for the podcast include interviews with NCAA Division II athletes and coaches at Texas A&M International University, part of the Lone Star Conference, in...
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OPINION: TikTok, do we really need it?
6Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: TikTok, do we really need it?

OPINION: TikTok, do we really need it? By Marissa ContrerasEditor-in-ChiefPublished Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 At 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, the U.S. was hit with a ban that would only last 12 hours. TikTok, ByteDance’s well-known social media platform used by all ages, went through a congressionally mandated ban.  The app’s use has helped small businesses, spread awareness, offered D.I.Y. or allowed people to share light-hearted funny videos. There was something for everyone; however, when TikTok went down, it left everyone turning to other apps, such as Instagram, the social platform X, and RedNote, a Chinese app similar to TikTok. Marissa Contreras With this ban came the question, was it ever that serious? As a user myself, I also found myself wondering what would come...
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NEWS BRIEF: Ceramics Workshop slated for Friday
5Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: Ceramics Workshop slated for Friday

From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 Students can learn more about the art of ceramics during a Ceramics Workshop scheduled for this Friday. The Ceramics Workshop, presented by Mariana Ruvalcaba Cruz, includes an alternative finish process demo, "Playful Expressions: Capturing the Essence of Hands" in the medium of bisque clay and acrylics. The event, which is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Room 125, is open to ceramics studio arts students, with sign up available for other studio art students as space allows. Interested students may reach out to Eva Soliz at Marisa.soliz@tamiu.edu or by calling (956) 326-2654 to register.
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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting to discuss its available funds
4Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting to discuss its available funds

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting to discuss its available funds From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee scheduled a meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in Student Center Room 231 to to discuss funds available in the SFAC's account. The meeting is open to the student body. SFAC advises the administration on the type, amount and expenditure of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees.
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CAMPUS: UPD keeps students informed via campus crime, fire statistics
4Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Law and Justice, On Campus

CAMPUS: UPD keeps students informed via campus crime, fire statistics

CAMPUS: UPD keeps students informed via campus crime, fire statistics By Jennifer PeñaBridge Contributing WriterPublished Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 The University Police Department updated TAMIU on the annual crime and fire statistics.  The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report presents policies, campus crime and fire  statistics and safety protocols was distributed on Oct.1. UPD Chief of Police Cordelia G. Perez and Senior Director and Clery Compliance Officer  Trevor C. Liddle encouraged Texas A&M International University students and faculty to read the report to help spread  awareness and safety. The document is declared by the Clery Act, named after Jeanne Clery whose parents fought for transparency in campus crime reporting after learning that her...
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OPINION Sports: Resurgence: Formula One rising again in US
3Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Opinion, Sports

OPINION Sports: Resurgence: Formula One rising again in US

OPINION Sports: Resurgence: Formula One rising again in US By Rodrigo Rendon CuevasSports WriterPublished Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 Ever since Liberty Media took controlling interest in Formula One, it has moved the pinnacle of motorsport to heights never before thought possible. Liberty Media purchased the Formula One Group for $4.4 billion, giving them the rights to Formula One and other motorsports. Liberty Media wasted no time in trying to expand the reach of Formula One. It was purchased in 2017 and in 2018, Liberty Media began producing the hit reality TV series “Drive to Survive.” Rodrigo Rendon Cuevas “Drive to Survive” alone managed to bring in many new viewers to the sport, especially U.S. viewers. It is no secret that Formula One is a European-focused sport, which ori...
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OPINION: This is for all the sad voters
26Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: This is for all the sad voters

OPINION: This is for all the sad voters By Marissa ContrerasManaging EditorPublished Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 Nov. 5, 2024, was a stressful night. Being in The Bridge office, looking at the red and blue United States, I waited for Pennsylvania to turn blue. It never happened. By morning, our new president was called, and it was who I expected but not who I wanted. Marissa Contreras The reason I wanted a female president was because I knew everyone’s basic human rights were going to be protected. I knew I would be a secure woman living in America. As an American, I knew my privilege with this election was higher than others. But as a person with empathy, I knew no amount of tears and love could help my friends whose lives after this election will not have the same outcome as...
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OPINION: Goodbye TAMIU, it’s been nice
26Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: Goodbye TAMIU, it’s been nice

OPINION: Goodbye TAMIU, it’s been nice By Juan Carlos PuenteEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 This will be my last opinion piece for The Bridge since I am graduating in December. At first, I had been putting this article off because I felt like I had nothing to say. I’m graduating, why does it matter? Now that I am writing, I can’t help but feel a tightness in my chest. Juan Carlos Puente The Bridge has been my home away from home for the past three semesters and I’m left with the regret that I didn’t join sooner. Coming into college, I was in a bad headspace riding off a breakup and a parental divorce. I felt that nothing else mattered, not even my classes. I didn’t even know what I wanted to do afterward, the original plan was graphic design at University ...
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SPORTS: Star basketball player faces injury, out for season
22Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Basketball, Sports

SPORTS: Star basketball player faces injury, out for season

SPORTS: Star basketball player faces injury, out for season By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 Following a magical 2023-2024 season, a star senior basketball player joins the injured list after dislocating a shoulder. The Dustdevils looked forward to seeing his defensive speciality and his leadership. The team made major improvements, including an overall winning record, improving the Lone Star Conference record and lastly, making the LSC Tournament and advancing to the semifinals. Cris Cordova | BridgeOlaverr Camacho holds a Dustdevils flag as he helps to excite the crowd during Maroon Madness on Oct. 22. The historic season occurred because of great leadership from the players who closely followed the system coach Mac McConnell set up for the ...
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OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: ‘Chromakopia’ is great, everyone just loves to hate 
21Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: ‘Chromakopia’ is great, everyone just loves to hate 

OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Chromakopia is great, everyone just loves to hate  By Juan Carlos PuenteEditor-in-ChiefPublished Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 Tyler Gregory Okonma, known professionally as Tyler, The Creator, recently released his new album Chromakopia to much critical acclaim. Despite its greatness, people all over social media are giving the album low ratings just because of a specific featured artist they don’t like or because the album is “not hype enough.” I felt the album was extremely good and holds a solid place right under Tyler’s 2019 album Igor, widely regarded to be his best album to date. What makes Chromakopia great is how it delves into the more personal aspects of Tyler’s current life, something fans haven’t really seen before. Juan Carlos Puente Tyler delve...
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