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Two runners look to new season
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Cross Country, Sports

Two runners look to new season

Two runners look to new season By Isabela Barrientos Bridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Hopeful to accomplish what they began during the 2020 cross country season, juniors Nicholas and Ruben Martinez prepare for this season. After having their previous season end abruptly, as the result of their teammate’s false  positive COVID-19 test, the two runners are eager to begin the 2021-2022 season. Both Martinezes used the off-season to focus on improving and preparing for what lies ahead: The Sept. 18 Westside Classic in San Antonio and the Sept. 25 Texas A&M Invitational at College Station. “Around this time last year, I hadn’t started running,” Nicholas Martinez said during the off-season. “I am now training a little more on my own, and am als...
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TAMIU CARES deadline today
8Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, On Campus

TAMIU CARES deadline today

TAMIU CARES deadline today From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 For those who like to wait until the last minute: today is the last day to apply for the Fall 2021 CARES Act funds through TAMIU CARES. Applications close at 3 p.m. today. TAMIU CARES has been granting financial relief for Texas A&M International University students since Spring 2020. According to the TAMIU CARES website page, “These allocations are designed to provide grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to [the] coronavirus. ... used to address financial hardship, including housing and food insecurity, medical expenses, and lack of educational support and supplies (including technology).” On previous applications, students were notified via ...
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Virtual learning factors into GPA drops
8Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, On Campus

Virtual learning factors into GPA drops

Virtual learning factors into GPA drops By Gabriela NinoBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 Virtual learning became a way of life to let students continue their college degree, but for some at the cost of maintaining their GPA. Information retention was also problematic for some. Occupancy limit is a crucial social norm implemented in protocol that postponed concerts, family gatherings and face-to-face instruction for many schools, including Texas A&M International University; however, this is an issue faculty and staff tried to resolve as quickly and efficiently as possible. Alejandro Carbajal | Bridge Illustration For this reason, TAMIU offered courses to students from the comfort of their homes. TAMIUFlex courses were made available since the ...
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OPINION: Return to parking woes
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Illustrations, Opinion

OPINION: Return to parking woes

OPINION: Return to parking woes Alejandro Carbajal | Bridge illustration By Alejandro CarbajalBridge IllustratorPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 It’s been nearly a year and a half since we’ve all been back to campus and now we’re face-to-face again. Now comes that special time where we’re getting up at the crack of dawn for that sweet parking space or risk making our own.
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Greek organizations aid local animal shelter
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Civil Affairs, Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

Greek organizations aid local animal shelter

Greek organizations aid local animal shelter By Melissa GarzaCopy EditorPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 Two of TAMIU’s Greek organizations organized a multi-day event to help a Laredo animal shelter. Members of the organizations rallied students to raise money and donate supplies. The organizations hosting the “Animal Health and Salvation Event” were the Delta Xi Nu sorority, collaborating with the Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity. Benefits went toward the Laredo Animal Protective Society. The efforts spanned for two weeks back in late March. Texas A&M International University sophomore Tanya Ramirez was the mind behind the community service event. She serves as the Delta Xi Nu philanthropy chair for Spring 2021. “The event’s purpose was to bring awareness to our local c...
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TAMIU Back Together: students return to campus for Fall 2021
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Health, News, On Campus

TAMIU Back Together: students return to campus for Fall 2021

TAMIU Back Together: students return to campus for Fall 2021 By Carolina CruzBridge Staff WriterPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 For the first time since the shutdown of schools and universities across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAMIU students are now back on campus. After a year and a half of remote learning, students, faculty and staff return to familiar settings and routines. Although the pandemic never ended, campus students appear to be back in spirits and maybe even hopeful about the future. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeFireworks light up students and automobiles in the Sen. Judith Zaffarini Student Success Center parking lot as Welcome Week closes on Friday, Aug. 27. For senior psychology major Stephanie Jimenez, the return to in-person classes was long awaited...
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Students present art at La Posada Hotel
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts

Students present art at La Posada Hotel

Students present art at La Posada Hotel By David PerezBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 Mixed-media art students showed their works at La Posada Hotel in downtown Laredo during the “It Takes Two” exhibition. Texas A&M International University Assistant Professors of art Emily Bayless, Josias Figueirido Rivas and Jesse Shaw collaborated with La Posada Hotel’s Creative Marketing Director Olivia Goren for the April 16 event. The purpose of the mixed media exhibition was to promote student art projects made with multiple media forms. Jessica Rodriguez | Bridge FileAssistant Professor of art Emily Bayless shows some of her pottery work in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts in this file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2020. The event originated when repres...
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University office undergoes changes amid pandemic
3Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Education, News, On Campus

University office undergoes changes amid pandemic

University office undergoes changes amid pandemic By Melissa GarzaCopy EditorPublished Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 TAMIU’s Advising and Mentoring Center underwent a name change—it’s now known as the Office of Advising & Retention. The office’s services remain the same, albeit mostly virtually, thanks to Webex and Blackboard Collaborate. TAMIU alumnus Ricardo Ortegón serves as the school’s current director at the Academic Center for Excellence. About the Office of Advising & Retention, Ortegón said, “This office is part of University College and provides academic advising services to all new undergraduate students—freshmen and transfers, athletes and students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies. Its purpose is to ensure that every TAMIU student receives qu...
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International students adjust to pandemic
3Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, International Studies

International students adjust to pandemic

International students adjust to pandemic By Mariana Cabrera Bridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 Among the many changes resulting from the pandemic, TAMIU’s international students felt the brunt of it last semester. Time and distance further impacted their college experience. Keanu Born, of Aachen, Germany, majored in multidisciplinary studies for arts, communication and business. A former Texas A&M International University soccer player, Born ended up finishing his degree in Germany while attending classes virtually. “Communication is no problem as it has been expanded throughout the world and now it is easy to communicate with anyone at any time,” Born said. Courtesy Keanu BornA digitally edited image titled "Seagull" by art photographer Kean...
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Graduate students return to in-person classes this fall
3Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Health, On Campus

Graduate students return to in-person classes this fall

Graduate students return to in-person classes this fall By Evenlyn Gomez Bridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 Most graduate students returned to campus this fall yet it’s not exactly the same, Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Guillermo Gonzalez Jr. said in light of the pandemic. “Things will certainly be different in the fall semester in terms of interactions between students, faculty and staff,” Gonzalez said. “All information currently available as of Spring 2021 points to still having the same safety protocols in place as we’ve had this past year. For example, all faculty, staff, students and visitors [are encouraged to] social [distance], wear face coverings and frequently wash their hands while on campus.” Moreover, Texas A&M Interna...
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