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ARTS: Azteca theater a cultural loss for Laredo community

8Nov

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ARTS: Azteca theater a cultural loss for Laredo community

ARTS: Azteca theater a cultural loss for Laredo community From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 While several local cinemas remain torn down or closed, the Azteca Theater’s loss hit Laredo the most—from a historical perspective. Laredo lost its lower-cost Cinemark Movies 12, west of Interstate 35, in 2020 and the Regal Hollywood cinema in 2021. Movies 12 was demolished in January 2023, but more historically significant to the Laredo community, the Azteca Theater was also demolished this year. Miriam Salinas | BridgeDepartment of Psychology and Communication Chair José Carlos Lozano For Texas A&M International University Department of Psychology and Communication Chair José Carlos Lozano, who also coordinates a large international research project on the hi...

VIDEO: Spooky Interviews with classic horror icons

28Oct

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Entertainment, On Campus, Videos, YouTube

VIDEO: Spooky Interviews with classic horror icons

VIDEO: Spooky Interviews with classic horror icons By The Bridge StaffVideo Edited by Rosalinda PuentesPublished Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 Come sit for a spell and check out our spooky series of interviews with classic horror icons: Dracula, the Wolfman, the Mummy and Frankenstein's monster. Have a Spooktacular Halloween. https://youtu.be/IOpr-ewBbmg?si=nJThx4nHX6BtM-ti

CAMPUS: Music, fireworks kick off fall semester

17Oct

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CAMPUS: Music, fireworks kick off fall semester

CAMPUS: Music, fireworks kick off fall semester By Neto GonzalezEditor-in-chiefand Cris CordovaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 Welcome Week ended with a bang as fireworks lit up the campus skyline for CABchella and various musicians entertained the crowd. On Sept. 1, Texas A&M International University became a hub of excitement as the highly-anticipated CABchella event unfolded. With a lineup featuring local performing groups such as DJ Lemonbeatz, the Ricky Ram Band, Geovannelli and Louiejayxx, CABchella provided a night of music and entertainment. Neto Gonzalez | BridgeFireworks burst over campus during CABchella's Dusty's Firework Extravaganza on Sept. 1. The event was not just a musical extravaganza but a unique opportunity for the TAMIU community...

CAMPUS: TAMIU hosts annual El Grito event in celebration of Mexican independence

10Oct

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Entertainment, Features, International Studies, Life & Arts, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU hosts annual El Grito event in celebration of Mexican independence

CAMPUS: TAMIU hosts annual El Grito event in celebration of Mexican independence By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 The campus’s annual El Grito event showcased Mexican cuisine, decorations and a vibrant display of music and dance by TAMIU’s Mariachi Internacional and Ballet Folklórico. The El Grito celebration commemorates Mexican independence from Spain. The holiday also serves as a tribute to Mexican heritage and culture, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Sept. 14 event treated attendees to complimentary traditional dishes, immersed the area in colorful Mexican banners and saw the Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico donning exquisite, brightly colored attire, including authentic Mexican mariachi outfits for performances. The festivities a...

FEATURE: Newer Laredo chess champion retains title during showdown

14Sep

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FEATURE: Newer Laredo chess champion retains title during showdown

FEATURE: Newer Laredo chess champion retains title during showdown By Matteo FernandezBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 Rising victorious during an event held in-part at TAMIU, a local student retained his title as a true chess champion. Last year, Laredo College’s Cristian Bojorquez ended a more than 20-year Laredo championship reign held by Joel Sauceda (2000 to 2022). This year, on Sept. 3 at Lake Casa Blanca, Bojoroquez held his ground in the South Texas Chess Society’s second championship tournament, which began Sept. 2 with the first three rounds taking place at Texas A&M International University. Submitted photoCristian Bojorquez with his first-place trophy. Entering the tournament, Bojorquez held a U.S. Chess Federation rating of 1,860, before...

OPINION: ‘Oppenheimer’ retains fan faith in film director

12Sep

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Entertainment, In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: ‘Oppenheimer’ retains fan faith in film director

OPINION: ‘Oppenheimer’ retains fan faith in film director By Emmanuel Reyes CoronaBridge Staff PodcasterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 “They won’t fear it until they understand it. And they won’t understand it until they’ve used it.” These words marked a turning point in World War II, a pivotal historical moment. They also resonated with my encounter with cinematic brilliance. As a devoted Christopher Nolan fan, I eagerly awaited the silver screen debut of Oppenheimer for years. Despite not having explored Nolan’s earlier masterpieces—Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017)—I was familiar with his style, work ethic and passion for cinema. The announcement of screenings gave me the chance to secure my ticket, and I eagerly anticipated my journey into the cinema. ...

FEATURE: ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’ with All Around Book Club at Dr. Seuss Day celebration

11Apr

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FEATURE: ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’ with All Around Book Club at Dr. Seuss Day celebration

FEATURE: ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’ with All Around Book Club at Dr. Seuss Day celebration By Carina GalvanBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Despite its occurrence several weeks late, the All Around Book Club celebrated Dr. Seuss Day by giving away books to smiling children. Although Dr. Seuss’s birthday was on March 2, senior and All Around Book Club President Oralia Ramos wanted to make sure the Laredo community could enjoy the March 24 celebration and its activities. “We wanted to do something where the kids … are encouraged to read and can also have fun,” Ramos said. Carina Galvan | BridgeParents and children participate in activities during the Dr. Seuss Day on March 24 in the Western Hemisphere Trade Center. In collaboration with the Campus Activi...

ARTS: International performer fills TAMIU Recital Hall with music

6Apr

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ARTS: International performer fills TAMIU Recital Hall with music

ARTS: International performer fills TAMIU Recital Hall with music By Carina GalvanBridge Staff InternPublished Thursday, April 6, 2023 In a performance that featured a “Miracle” and “Fantasy,” TAMIU welcomed a guest pianist as part of its Master Performance Series. On Saturday, March 4, Robert Satterlee performed at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. He began his performance with Scarlatti’s Sonatas in C Minor, K. 99, E Major, K. 135, and D Major, K. 29. “The Scarlatti are very different from the other pieces,” Satterlee said. “So, I wanted something that [had] a totally different sound,” Satterlee said. Carina Galvan | BridgeGuest pianist Robert Satterlee performs on March 4 in the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall. The second piece Sat...

OPINION: ‘Babylon’: Where art meets grotesque

11Feb

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OPINION: ‘Babylon’: Where art meets grotesque

OPINION: Babylon: Where art meets grotesque By Emmanuel Reyes CoronaBridge Staff PodcasterPublished Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 “I always wanted to be a part of something bigger. Something that lasts, that means something. Something more important than life.” Those are the words of Babylon's main character, Manuel Torres—with whom I almost shared the same name (coincidence or destiny?)—at the film’s beginning. But most importantly, those are the words to which the film settles its foundations. Emmanuel Reyes Corona What is something more important than life? Every one of us will have a different answer. It is cinema for Damien Chazelle, writer and director of the film (as well as La La Land and Whiplash). But he is not referring to a film’s actual pre-production, production a...

CAMPUS: TAMIU Anime Club gets fired up for semester

3Nov

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Entertainment, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU Anime Club gets fired up for semester

CAMPUS: TAMIU Anime Club gets fired up for semester By Elizabeth KennedyBridge Staff InternPublished Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 For students eager to relax and bond over shared interests, the Anime Club may be a perfect fit. The club held meetings at 1 p.m. on Sept. 30 and Oct. 14, plus a Halloween Party scheduled for Nov. 3. Senior accounting major and Anime Club President Roel Coronado kicked a recent meeting off by playing the opening to the anime Call of the Night and announcing general club news. After that, he reviewed upcoming releases of shows and movies as well as highly anticipated new seasons of current running anime. Joy Davis | BridgeMembers of the Anime Club compete in a heated game of Jeopardy during a meeting on Sept. 30 in Bob Bullock Hall, Room 220. The winner g...

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