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A court 7,000 miles long
12Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Basketball, Sports

A court 7,000 miles long

A court 7,000 miles long  By Cesar NeiraBridge Contributing WriterPublished Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 Being a student athlete poses the challenge of having to balance studies with athletic responsibilities. Junior Texas A&M International University men’s basketball forward Tom Higgins does all this while being more than 7,000 miles from home.  Higgins, a criminal justice major, played basketball for most of his life. Born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, he said his childhood was “great.” “You can go to the beach, mountains, cities in a heartbeat,” Higgins said. “I was lucky enough to experience most aspects of life.” Courtesy TAMIU Sports InformationTAMIU forward Tom Higgins When the opportunity to play for TAMIU came, he and his family grew excited. “It was my goal to pla...
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Garden, Dusty’s Diner team up for meals
12Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Features, Health

Garden, Dusty’s Diner team up for meals

Garden, Dusty's Diner team up for meals By Jhoanna AngelesBridge Staff InternPublished Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 During a free event for participants who signed up, the TAMIU Garden and Dusty’s Diner teamed up to offer a healthy meal. Texas A&M International University students were treated to a dinner featuring organic ingredients on Feb. 1 at the Student Center. Those ingredients were grown on campus. Students received an email providing information about the event, as well as a link to sign up to receive a plate of the following options: cauliflower steak or chicken stir fry. Alejandro Carbajal | BridgeA cauliflower steak seared and served alongside spinach and mashed cauliflower on Feb. 1 at Dusty's Diner. Christopher Segovia manages the garden. “There was a small ...
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EDITORIAL: Student loan forgiveness on horizon under new administration
12Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Editorial, Education, Opinion

EDITORIAL: Student loan forgiveness on horizon under new administration

EDITORIAL: Student loan forgiveness on horizon under new administration By Brittany Stubblefield-EngramBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 The push for federal student loan forgiveness has begun. “OK, now let’s cancel them,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., tweeted out on Jan. 20 after newly sworn-in President Joe Biden announced student loan forgiveness as part of the administration’s first 100-day agenda. With nearly a half million likes and more than 50,000 retweets, it is the cry of many Gen Xers and Millennials alike. The temporary suspension of payments and interest on federal student loans, due to COVID-19, was set to expire at the end of January after an extension was granted by former President Donald Trump. Following a request from Biden, the Depa...
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OPINION: Just trudging through
11Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Just trudging through

OPINION: Just trudging through By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 2021 is in full effect. Now that it is February, I must admit I am already losing my grip this semester. No more Trump. Here comes Biden. The first female vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris. Bernie Sanders chilling on a chair in chilly weather. Redditors start a revolution through stocks rather than storming the Capitol. David Gomez Jr. Anyway, that is happening over there, and we are here. In six weeks, we will have had a year surviving a pandemic. Individualism is on high as people wander the sidewalks and highways without a care. Some take it so far as to not wear a mask. Collectivism, I believe, is not welcome in the United States. At least in Laredo, I am sure...
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Petition signers urge University to reconsider face-to-face labs
11Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Health, News, On Campus

Petition signers urge University to reconsider face-to-face labs

Petition signers urge University to reconsider face-to-face labs By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 At nearly 3,000 signatures on Change.org, TAMIU is facing criticism from the student body for allowing the continuance of face-to-face labs. “What I would like to happen is for the University to keep all of [its] courses online to stop the potential spread of [COVID-19],” sophomore criminal justice major Karen Gonzalez said. “A small risk is still a risk at the end of the day.” She persists her advocacy for online courses at Texas A&M International University since she fell ill to COVID-19 before. “I’ve personally been impacted horrendously by COVID last August right after giving birth and being hospitalized myself,” Gonzalez added. Since J...
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TAMIU faculty members receive OTotY, DTotY awards
25Jan By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Humans of TAMIU, News, Professor Profile

TAMIU faculty members receive OTotY, DTotY awards

TAMIU faculty members receive OTotY, DTotY awards By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 Two TAMIU faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences received honors based on their teaching strengths. In late 2020, the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award went to Assistant Professional Charlene K. Summers and the Distinguished Teacher of the Year award went to Associate Professor Aaron Olivas, both in the Department of Humanities at Texas A&M International University. Rolando Santos | TAMIU Public RelationsAssistant Professional and Interim Director of the First-Year Writing Program Charlene K. Summers received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. “I felt an incredible boost of morale when I received the news,” Olivas emailed The Bri...
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Campus food court nearly deserted
23Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Health, News, On Campus

Campus food court nearly deserted

Campus food court nearly deserted By Angela K. CarranzaBridge Assistant Editorand by Juan BarreraBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 What was once filled with life and lively conversations, is now a deserted island filled with limited food options. For those unaware, Aramark changed its dining hours at the Student Center Food Court and for Starbucks due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library’s Starbuck is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., which is shortened from previous semesters when the coffee shop’s doors would remain open until late hours. Gabriela Chapa | BridgeAn after-hours empty Food Court shows a lack of chairs and seating to prevent student congregation due to COVID-19 risks, on Nov. 4. Instead, chairs are piled up an...
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OPINION: Interning during a pandemic
23Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Interning during a pandemic

OPINION: Interning during a pandemic By Gabriela ChapaBridge Staff InternPublished Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 Many people told me that working on my internship would be one of the best parts of my final semester because I would get to work and gain experience in my career field. However, during the novel coronavirus pandemic, this goal was close to being destroyed until I found The Bridge. I personally think communication is one of the skills everyone should develop and work on during their college days as it will open many opportunities for the future; being a communication major is not the exception. These past months, everyone realized the importance of communication and social interaction. It is part of our nature and we need to socialize with others in order for each of us to deve...
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OPINION: Trump should concede election
23Nov By Staff/Guest2 Comments
Illustrations

OPINION: Trump should concede election

OPINION: Trump should concede election Alejandro Carbajal | Bridge Illustration By Alejandro CarbajalBridge IllustratorPublished Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 With Biden having the upper hand in the election, Trump isn't taking this too lightly. Going out of his way to tweet he won the election when a winner hasn't been declared, declaring lawsuits on states going blue and saying the election is rigged. This makes him more of a man-child than a president.
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Dusty’s Food Pantry expands services amid pandemic
16Nov By Staff/Guest1 Comment
Health, On Campus

Dusty’s Food Pantry expands services amid pandemic

Dusty’s Food Pantry expands services amid pandemic By Juan BarreraBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 Around its third anniversary, Dusty’s Food Pantry offers new services for students. Dusty’s Food Pantry Coordinator Mariana Rodriguez said the food pantry adapted to the new-normal of the COVID-19 pandemic. Located at the Office of Student Conduct and Community Engagement, students can find foods ranging from granola bars to noodles and canned protein to hygienic products such as shampoo, soap and toothbrushes. In order to adapt to the novel coronavirus, staff members frequently sanitize the pantry and items donated before making them available for the students. The pantry also expanded its services by opening a second location at the University Village. ...
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