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CAMPUS: TAMIU renames Student Counseling Services to Kate Marmion Counseling Center
1Apr By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Health, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU renames Student Counseling Services to Kate Marmion Counseling Center

CAMPUS: TAMIU renames Student Counseling Services to Kate Marmion Counseling Center By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Texas A&M International University’s Student Counseling Services, located in the Student Center, underwent a name change to the Kate Marmion Counseling Center. This renaming was possible through a $2 million donation by the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation. Vice President for Student Engagement Rosalinda Garcia began the ceremony by recognizing the foundation’s gift to TAMIU. Kaily Olivo | BridgeRosabel Ramos, left, Rosalinda Garcia, center, and TAMIU President Christopher Maynard unveil the renamed Kate Marmion Counseling Center in the Student Center on March 5, 2026. “... TAMIU was blessed last year when a wonderful set o...
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OPINION: International mission on display with Holi event
31Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, International Studies, Opinion

OPINION: International mission on display with Holi event

OPINION: International mission on display with Holi event By Juan Antonio Molina Jr.Bridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, March 31, 2026 As a campus freshman, I’m constantly looking for fun events to attend. From the Spring 2026 cultural events like Lunar New Year to the Fall 2025 school-spirit events like Maroon Madness, there are several notables. Being involved in the community, alongside my fellow students, is important to me. This is why when I heard of the Holi event on campus, I made sure to check my schedule and invited friends to attend. As a history major, I was naturally interested in the meaning of Holi but I wanted to see for myself and form my own perspective of the festival before relying on a quick internet search for my information. Juan Antonio Molina Jr. M...
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NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for April 10 to discuss funds
31Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, News Brief, On Campus

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for April 10 to discuss funds

NEWS BRIEF: Student Fee Advisory Committee schedules meeting for April 10 to discuss funds From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, March 31, 2026 TAMIU's Student Fee Advisory Committee slated a meeting for 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, in the Western Hemispheric Trade Center Room 105 to discuss its funds. The meeting is open to the Texas A&M International University student body. SFAC advises the TAMIU administration on the type, amount and expenditures of compulsory fees under Texas Education Code Section 54.5031 for student service fees. Interested persons may contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Engagement via email at engage@tamiu.edu for additional information.
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Opinion: Raving can serve as self-care 
31Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Health, Opinion

Opinion: Raving can serve as self-care 

Opinion: Raving can serve as self-care  By Sean JimenezAssociate EditorPublished Tuesday, March 31, 2026 When asked about my weekend plans, my usual response is, “I’m going to a rave.”  Some people look down on this as me being irresponsible and partying often, but I view raving as an underappreciated form of self-care. Raves offer a unique experience unlike any other. Electronic music genres range from French tech, hardstyle, hardcore and much more, but the unifying theme is fast-paced heavy beats that encourage ravers to dance. Sean Jimenez If you’re not moving, you’re not raving; this constant movement works as great exercise, a dopamine boost and a stress reliever. Most smaller raves last  three or four hours, not taking into account several day-long EDM festival...
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FEATURE: Looking back on 30 years of ‘The Bridge’ 
26Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, News, On Campus

FEATURE: Looking back on 30 years of ‘The Bridge’ 

FEATURE: Looking back on 30 years of ‘The Bridge’  By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Thursday March 26, 2026 “The Bridge” made its debut in March 1996 at Texas A&M International University, and continues to live on, reaching a 30-year milestone this March 2026. In recognition of some of the top stories across the past 30 years, “The Bridge” would like to go back to the first two stories on the front page of the March 1996 issue: “Women’s studies program to be inaugurated at TAMIU,” by one of the first Bridge reporters, Sarah Collins, and “Hopefuls to visit campus as search for president continues,” by 1996 Editor-in-chief Carlos A. Guardiola. Collins’ story kicked off Bridge reporting with the introduction of a women’s studies program, an upper-division course and...
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OPINION: Laredo offers hidden gems 
25Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: Laredo offers hidden gems 

OPINION: Laredo offers hidden gems  By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, March 25, 2026 To me, all Laredo offered were small, local restaurants; that’s what made Laredo feel so different, like no one else featured the food we have. Besides that, it felt as if Laredo had nothing unique. Like there were no activities. Yes, Laredo is unique, considering it’s a border city, and has a rich history, but it’s a matter of: What can I do in Laredo besides eat? Kaily Olivo At first, there’s numerous things that came to my mind, such as walking in the parks, fishing at Lake Casa Blanca, and going to the annual Jalapeño Festival. I was just trying to see what’s out there, and that’s where it began. I started to really look into non-profit organizations, societies, c...
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CAMPUS: ENTERTAINMENT: TAMIU Cosplayers host Comic Con
25Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: ENTERTAINMENT: TAMIU Cosplayers host Comic Con

CAMPUS: ENTERTAINMENT: TAMIU Cosplayers host Comic Con By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, March 25, 2026 For possibly the first time in Texas A&M International University history, a Comic Con was hosted by a student organization. On Feb. 23, the TAMIU Cosplayers club held a one-day mini-convention in the Student Center Ballroom. This was a public event, which included different enthusiasts from all over the city. Comic Con was filled with all forms of cosplay ranging from anime, video games and manga. Previously, TAMIU has been the site host for other comic cons, such as the South Texas Collectors Expo, which held its Comic Con in April 2015, late January from 2016 to 2020 and came back in the fall of 2022 before going on a long hiatus. In the interim, me...
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CAMPUS: Discover TAMIU brings community to campus 
24Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Life & Arts, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: Discover TAMIU brings community to campus 

CAMPUS: Discover TAMIU brings community to campus  By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The many interactive booths of Saturday’s Discover TAMIU included robotics with the School of Engineering and slime with Advising and Retention. Families, students and community members gathered at Texas A&M International University on March 21 for the annual open house designed to showcase academic programs, student organizations and campus life. Kaily Olivo | BridgeTAMIU freshman Luis Maldonado, left, a student worker representing the Office of Recruitment, plays a color matching game at Discover TAMIU in front of the Student Center on March 21, 2026. The free event invited attendees of all ages to explore, participate in activities and get a sense ...
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SPORTS: Softball bounces back with two wins after prior loss 
24Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Softball, Sports

SPORTS: Softball bounces back with two wins after prior loss 

SPORTS: Softball bounces back with two wins after prior loss  By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, March 24, 2026 After a tough loss earlier this month, the Texas A&M International softball team bounced back with a strong showing, sweeping UT Dallas in a doubleheader on March 15. The Dustdevils fell 6–2 to No. 13 Oklahoma Christian on March 6, where an early 4-run second inning put them behind. Although the team showed effort late in the game, including a two-RBI single from freshman first baseman Isabella De Los Santos in the seventh inning, they were unable to close the gap. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTAMIU softball pitcher Kylie Goad winds up to release the ball toward the plate at the TAMIU Softball Field on March 6, 2026. However, the team responded the f...
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OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Xdinary Heroes best K-rock band
18Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Xdinary Heroes best K-rock band

OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Xdinary Heroes best K-rock band By Anissia MorenoBridge Staff InternPublished Wednesday, March 18, 2026 K-pop, a varied genre that began in South Korea, has expanded well beyond simple pop music. In the last decade, it transformed from a niche interest into a powerful cultural movement, thanks to artists like BTS, Blackpink, Twice, Stray Kids and Ateez. Even movies are getting involved, shown by the recent release of K-pop Demon Hunters. However, beneath the famous idols and major productions, there is a vibrant rock scene that often gets overlooked. One notable band is Xdinary Heroes, a six-member group that has built a loyal fan base since its debut in 2021. Sean Jimenez | BridgeAnissia MorenoBridge Staff Intern Signed under Studio J, a sub-label of ...
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