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13Apr

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Entertainment, Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

Rise of esports at TAMIU

Rise of esports at TAMIU By Ruben ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 The TAMIU Smash Club is composed of students who play “Super Smash Bros.” for relaxation and competition. Over the course of the semester, students formed bonds, thus enhancing the college experience for most. Management information systems major Luis Arriaga said his studies of networking exceeded his expectations in the TAMIU Smash Club. “I want to have events that bring competitors from around the United States to [Texas A&M International University] and compete with our local Smash players,” Arriaga said. Arriaga hopes to persuade TAMIU into looking at programs or scholarships for esports. “TAMIU lags a little behind, but recently, the TAMIU [Recreational Sports Cente...

10Apr

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Education, Entertainment, Life & Arts

Students showcase talents during WBCA youth festival

Students showcase talents during WBCA youth festival By Vanessa SantosBridge Contributing WriterPublished March 30, 2020 Some of Laredo’s most talented voices and dancers performed in the WBCA Youth Song and Dance Festival to celebrate Washington’s Birthday Celebration. This event was sponsored by IBC Bank on Feb. 8 at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Theater at Laredo College. “I love to bring my family to these events to show them the importance of supporting our local talents,” Juan Jose Garcia said. Garcia attended the Washington Celebration events each year since his childhood. His mother and father brought him to these events, which he said he loves and wants to pass on that tradition to his own children. Parents provided support to their performing c...

7Apr

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Entertainment, Features, On Campus

Esports on campus gets life of its own

Esports on campus gets life of its own By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished March 30, 2020 One campus group of student gamers, TAMIU Smash, is making more than a name for itself, as its members bring change to the campus. Club President Luis Arriaga plays and practices "Super Smash Bros." at Texas A&M International University; this is one type of esports fighting games he plays both competitively and non-competitively. TAMIU Smash hosted two huge tournaments in the past which brought in people from the surrounding area to Texas. “We were able to draw the attention of gamers from Arkansas and even Honduras to come to our tournaments,” Arriaga said. “The max[imum number] of people we have held was around 153 players from all over.” Leonard Gonzalez | BridgeStuden...

25Sep

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Entertainment, Features

Bringing it back: Local band releases vinyl record

Like many yesteryear items, vinyl records are gradually making their comeback and gaining popularity with millennials. In many local record stores, such as 2nd & Charles, shoppers can find contemporary music in vinyl record form. (more…)

4May

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Entertainment, Opinion

Politically Incorrect: Marvel’s Iron Fist is Fine

By Eddwin Cantu With the recent rise of progressive decisions in visual media, many film or televised companies are taking more cautious approaches towards their intellectual properties. (more…)

10Apr

By Rebekah RodriguezNo Comments

Entertainment, Life & Arts

Making Laredo Laugh Again

If laughter is the best medicine, then there is plenty of it to go around here in the Gateway City. Thanks to Laredo Funny, an up-and-coming comedy group, those seeking solace in the form of laughs are in luck, as this group has an endless supply to give. (more…)

10Feb

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Entertainment, Opinion

Coppola Woes

By Kassandra de Hoyos For the most part, writers write what they know. The world of celebrity is all Sofia Coppola has ever known – thanks to her father being film legend Francis Ford Coppola. So, it’s not a surprise this transfers onto her films. (more…)

27Jan

By I.M. KeroNo Comments

Entertainment

Rated P for Parenting

The debate between violent and adult video games and their effects on children is ridiculous. It really is. The fact that parents blame video games for their children’s behavior is another example of the poor and lazy parenting presented around the United States. Are certain video games violent? Of course, but are all video games for children? Absolutely not! (more…)

Battlefield 1 Brings History Back to Video Games

14Nov

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Entertainment

Battlefield 1 Brings History Back to Video Games

Battlefield 1, developed by Digital Illusions CE (DICE) and published by Electronic Arts (EA), released on October 21. The first-person shooter game is the first in the Battlefield franchise and one of the very few video games to be set during the First World War. Its historical setting is very important in a time when video games, particularly first-person shooters, are often presented in futuristic and science fiction settings. (more…)

21Oct

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Editorial, Entertainment

2016: A Year in Music

By Andre Hernandez Music has been a very simple way of attracting an audience. Develop a track with a catchy hook and a very popular song will arise. However, to fully express an idea or a message on a touchy subject, that’s a bit more challenging. It has been a roller coaster of a year in 2016, with many lives lost and voices heard in an effort to heal a wounded country. (more…)

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