Saturday, May 10OUR UPCOMING MARCH EDITION WILL BE HERE SOON

Author: Staff/Guest

OPINION: Artificial turf takes out student on campus
8Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Artificial turf takes out student on campus

OPINION: Artificial turf takes out student on campus By Ana VaraAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 AstroTurf: 1. Me: 0. It was a relatively calm Tuesday morning when I fell, almost completely flat on my face, into and by consequence of the school’s new installation of green and shiny new AstroTurf. Now, turf enthusiasts would tell you this wasn’t the case, that it’s all my fault and that I must’ve done it to myself by having stepped on the grass and all but I’m here to tell you that they’re wrong. Ana VaraAssistant Editor They’re wrong because this isn’t even AstroTurf, it’s actually artificial turf. No name brand turf, no; Texas A&M International University does not invest their money in the real stuff—the stuff called AstroTurf because it was first install...
Read More
OPINION: MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Whale’: A story grounded in truth
8Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Whale’: A story grounded in truth

OPINION: MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Whale’: A story grounded in truth By Andre SolisBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 The Whale follows the life of a college English teacher as he attempts to reconcile with his estranged daughter. Charlie, played by Brendan Fraser, abandoned his daughter, Ellie, played by Sadie Sink at a young age. Now, he’s trying to reconnect with his angsty and rebellious daughter. Andre SolisBridge Staff Writer This film comes from production company A24 and director Darren Aronofsky. Filmed in a clustered apartment, Aronofsky’s use of space is clever and intentful. The camera focuses on the couch where Charlie spends most of his time due to his atrophying physical state, mirroring his unwavering beliefs about the human condition and his struggl...
Read More
NEWS: TAMIU mourns loss of president
8Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus

NEWS: TAMIU mourns loss of president

NEWS: TAMIU mourns loss of president By Dora GuerreroAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 TAMIU held a moment of silence to honor the memory of its President Pablo Arenaz at noon Monday, Oct. 7, at the Acequia Fountain. Between Dr. F.M. Canseco and Anthony J. and Georgia A. Pellegrino halls, several hundred people congregated to remember Arenaz, the sixth president of Texas A&M International University. During the memorial, remarks were made by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Claudia San Miguel, Vice President for Finance and Administration Juan Castillo and others. Courtesy TAMIU Public RelationsPresident Pablo Arenaz Some students, like senior Ashley Niño, felt inclined to attend the moment of silence to pay their respects to Arenaz becau...
Read More
NEWS: Funeral services set for President Arenaz
8Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News

NEWS: Funeral services set for President Arenaz

NEWS: Funeral services set for President Arenaz From Staff ReportsPublished Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 In a University announcement today, a Memorial Service for TAMIU President Pablo Arenaz is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral arrangements were made by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Drive, Laredo, Texas, 78041. Interested persons may share their condolences with the family online via http://www.freddickey.com or for more information, contact the funeral service at (956) 723-3611.
Read More
NEWS: TAMIU schedules Moment of Silence to honor president’s passing
4Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News

NEWS: TAMIU schedules Moment of Silence to honor president’s passing

NEWS: TAMIU schedules Moment of Silence to honor president’s passing From Staff ReportsPublished Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 On Thursday evening, Oct. 3, TAMIU lost its highest leader: President Pablo Arenaz. A Special Moment of Silence to honor the memory of the sixth president is slated for Monday. At noon Monday, Oct. 7, at the Acequia Fountain, between the Dr. F.M. Canseco and Anthony J. and Georgia A. Pellegrino halls, the administration, faculty, staff and students of Texas A&M International University plan to remember Arenaz’s life and work. Courtesy TAMIU Public RelationsTAMIU President Pablo Arenaz poses for a photo on the third floor of the Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library in this undated photograph. Arenaz passed away unexpectedly Thursday night, according to a Uni...
Read More
NEWS: Rankings, accolades help prospective students determine their higher education trajectory
3Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, News, On Campus

NEWS: Rankings, accolades help prospective students determine their higher education trajectory

NEWS: Rankings, accolades help prospective students determine their higher education trajectory By Federico Gian OteroBridge Contributing WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 Among its recent rankings, TAMIU received some positive notations from Niche, including an overall A- rating. Rankings like these from various websites can help students and faculty choose which college to attend. Steve Harmon, director of Public Relations, Marketing, and Public Information Services for Texas A&M International University, said looking at statistics, including rankings and accolades, whenever choosing a college is important. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeThe globe-style arching windows of the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library allow students to look out into the night on Oct. 1. TAMIU rece...
Read More
CAMPUS: CABgazing offers evening event under the stars
2Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: CABgazing offers evening event under the stars

CAMPUS: CABgazing offers evening event under the stars By Matteo M. FernandezBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 With a mix including pizza and students painting small replica planets under the stars, the Campus Activities Board hosted its eighth September event: CABgazing. The Thursday, Sept. 26, activity took place on the Sen. Judith Zaffirini Success Center Green. The event was hosted by CAB’s Malik Thompson, who was accompanied by fellow “cabbies,” members of the organization. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeSophomore psychology major Maggie Villegas paints a small sphere as a planet while using a small light during the CABgazing event Thursday evening, Sept. 26, on the Sen. Judith Zafirini Green. CAB is split into three committees: Education and Heritage, Me...
Read More
HEALTH: Rec Center offers pilates classes
2Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Health, On Campus

HEALTH: Rec Center offers pilates classes

HEALTH: Rec Center offers pilates classes By Andre SolisBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 The TAMIU Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center offers a variety of fitness classes, ranging from slow-paced yoga to high-intensity weight training, available to students at no cost. Among these classes, two pilates courses, hosted by personal trainers Paul Poinsot and Marielise Rodriguez Sosa, integrate the tension-relieving stretches of yoga and the strenuous and fast-paced exercises of cardio. The classes take place at noon and 5:45 p.m., respectively, in Room 230 at the Rec. Linda Flores | BridgeAn unidentified pilates instructor, center, looks around her class of students on Nov. 13 during a class on the second floor of the Rec Center. While both classes fo...
Read More
CAMPUS: CABchella finalizes Welcome Week
1Oct By Staff/GuestNo Comments
On Campus

CAMPUS: CABchella finalizes Welcome Week

CAMPUS: CABchella finalizes Welcome Week By Marissa ContrerasManaging EditorPublished Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 Welcome Week came to an end with an explosive music-filled night at TAMIU, known as CABchella. Texas A&M International University’s Campus Activities Board hosted the event on Aug. 30, transforming the Sen. Judith Zaffirini Success Center Green into a fun, music-filled night. This event was open to students and staff to kick off the new school year with an evening of entertainment, food and fireworks. Cris Cordova | BridgeThe new version of the Dusty mascot gets announced by TAMIU President Pablo Arenaz during CABchella on Aug. 30 at the Sen. Zafirini Success Center Green. CABchella featured live performances from local bands and DJs, including The Jolly Ranche...
Read More
The Bridge News
Visit Us On InstagramVisit Us On Facebook