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CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus
23Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Civil Affairs, International Affairs, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus By Isabella Karyme EquivelBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, April 23, 2025 An array of protests against mass deportation and immigration policy opened the eyes of many. As a border city, Laredo is affected, and many in the city fear for their life and safety. Texas A&M International University’s chapter of the Phi Iota Alpha fraternity inspired a chain of organizations to participate in a rally to voice its concerns on immigration policies. It is the oldest Latino fraternity in the world, commonly known as Phiota/Phiotas. The current president of the TAMIU chapter is Rodolfo Rendon. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTAMIU students and Laredo community members protest against the reversal of DEI and the threat of mass de...
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CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor
17Apr By Staff/Guest1 Comment
News, On Campus

CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor

CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor By Marissa ContrerasEditor-in-ChiefPublished Wednesday, April 16, 2025 A once beloved campus professor now faces charges after allegedly distributing child pornography on the dark web, according to FBI and court records. Back on Dec. 1, Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga, 36, a former Texas A&M International University mariachi professor, had his home raided by the FBI, after receiving a tip about child pornography being distributed online with children as young as 6. File Photo | BridgeFormer faculty member and Mariachi director Carlos Castaneda speaks before a performance on campus in this April 6. 2024, file photo. The FBI received a tip about what appeared to be an older adult, who they identified as Le...
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SPORTS: Austin Spurs take down OKC Blue
16Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Basketball, Sports

SPORTS: Austin Spurs take down OKC Blue

SPORTS: Austin Spurs take down OKC Blue By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports Editorand Rodrigro RendonBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 16, 2025 After an intense and competitive game, the Austin Spurs pulled out the win against the Oklahoma City Blue with a 116-98 final score. For the Sames Auto Arena game, the Spurs donned Laredo jerseys to support the local community. In the beginning of the first quarter on March 1, the Spurs held an aggressive offensive game plan, but could not capitalize on their opportunities giving the lead to the OKC Blue. After a messy turnover by the OKC Blue, Spurs guard Jamaree Bouyae took advantage and tied the score, picking up momentum for the Spurs. Sean Jimenez | BridgeAustin Spurs' Ibrahima Diallo, right, looks on as Johnson Loga reaches...
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CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side
16Apr By Staff/Guest1 Comment
Law and Justice, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side

CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side TAMIU student speaks on alleged harassment, University court cases By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 [Editor’s Note: The Bridge was unaware until part way through the interview when student Edwin Torres admitted he was not allowed on campus by TAMIU’s University Police, due to a criminal-trespass warning, at the time of the Spring 2025 interview at The Bridge’s office, PLG 220. The Bridge attempted to interview Torres virtually, but he insisted on an in-person interview. The Bridge would also like to make it clear that our staff does not condone any form of harassment. If students believe they are being harassed, they should file an anonymous complaint on TAMIU’s online reporting system called Rep...
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EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students
15Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, On Campus, Science and Tech

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students By Alyssa MedinaAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 This spring, software engineering students partnered with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to create software solutions for real-world community issues. Texas A&M International University Associate Professor of computer science and engineering Mustafa Al Lail examined the initial objective of the year-long software development projects for the course. From his prior teaching experience at another university, he recalls the efforts of his former students who worked alongside professional IT companies for his course then. Continuing this effort, he chose to carry forward the same goal to encourage his TAMIU students to particip...
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CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations
15Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations

CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations By Alyssa MedinaAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 TAMIU alumnus Rolando Martinez recently received an appointment to oversee the campus mechanical and electrical equipment, the general upkeep of the HVAC. “When I graduated in 2018, I wanted to take the first opportunity that came along,” Martinez recalled. “My career took me to Dallas, San Antonio and now I’m back home.” Submitted PhotoTAMIU alumnus Rolando Martinez leads campus plant operations. After graduating from the software engineering program at Texas A&M International University, his career evolved over time from engineering at United Parcel Service to providing equipment maintenance for data centers at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. He pu...
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CAMPUS: Greek pantheon inhabits TAMIU Fashion Show
15Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: Greek pantheon inhabits TAMIU Fashion Show

CAMPUS: Greek pantheon inhabits TAMIU Fashion Show By David PerezBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The TAMIU Fashion Society held its third annual Fashion Show in the second-floor Ballroom at the Student Center. Many guests attended, including alumni who showed up in support of friends who modeled in the show. Guests were curious to see the March 21 interpretation of Greek mythology through contemporary fashion, including Texas A&M International University student Karen Morales. AJ Reyes | Special to The BridgeAlejandra Chavez poses for photos during TAMIU's Greek-mythology-themed 2025 Fashion Show in the Student Center Ballroom on March 21. Her outfit is based on the Greek mythological figure Nephele. “I want to see a little bit of a union of a story ...
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CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens
9Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus, Sports

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Wednesday, April 9, 2025 After five years of ongoing construction for the tennis courts, TAMIU welcomed the Laredo tennis courts on Thursday, Jan. 30.  With the help of Texas A&M International University Athletics Director Griz Zimmermann, Laredo Tennis Association President Tina Treviño, Tennis Director Jaime Donjuan and many other supporting individuals, the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU came to life. For Zimmermann, with 12 years at TAMIU, this was an exciting development. Sean Jimenez | BridgeLaredo Tennis Association President Tina Treviño, left, reacts as she cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU on Jan. 30....
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SPORTS: TAMIU looks to future of possible tennis teams
9Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU looks to future of possible tennis teams

SPORTS: TAMIU looks to future of possible tennis teams By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Wednesday, April 9, 2025 With the completion of the tennis courts, the TAMIU Athletics Department welcomes the idea of forming tennis teams. “As a university, … we’ve only had sports for 22 years,” Athletics Director Griz Zimmermann said. “We’re in our 23rd year of varsity sports; so, we’ve been talking for a few years now about where we would expand our varsity sports to. Of course, tennis is natural because we’ve been in the production of [the] courts and so we don’t have a timeline right now of exactly when, but in the near future, yes; we are going to announce [the] starting of men’s and women’s varsity tennis.” Arturo Alvarez Jr.| BridgeJ.C. Herrera plays in a faculty tenn...
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OPINION: Lively sets back feminism
9Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Lively sets back feminism

OPINION: Lively sets back feminism By Janae NoriegaBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Actress Blake Lively’s lawsuit sparks backlash, setting back the #MeToo movement and dealing a blow to feminism. On Dec. 31, 2024, only five months after the release of the movie adaptation, It Ends with Us, Lively filed a lawsuit against lead actor and executive producer Justin Baldoni. This lawsuit sent shockwaves through Hollywood and among fans of the film and book, due to its sensitive theme. The movie centers around the abusive relationship between the main characters, Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaid. Janae NoriegaBridge Staff Writer The claims filed in the lawsuit against Baldoni included allegations of creating a hostile work environment and incidents of sexual harass...
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