Student Invites Community to Thanksgiving

19Dec

By Rebekah RodriguezNo Comments

Humans of TAMIU

Student Invites Community to Thanksgiving

For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a day in which families come together, break bread, and enjoy each other’s company. Yet some are not fortunate to share this day with their loved ones for various reasons. For college students, time, distance, and money are often factors that can keep them from joining their families for the holiday. Santiago Rubio, a junior majoring in history, noticed this and took matters into his own hands. (more…)

13Sep

By I.M. KeroNo Comments

Humans of TAMIU

The Sun Also Rises with Carmen Garcia

Most of my summer was spent taking courses and working. It’s a real shame that I didn’t even go swimming. However, that wasn’t the same for Carmen Garcia. Like her personality, her summer was quite adventurous. (more…)

Experience and Vision From Senator-at-Large Ryan Hodgson

29Jul

By I.M. KeroNo Comments

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Experience and Vision From Senator-at-Large Ryan Hodgson

Senator-at-Large Ryan Hodgson of the Student Government Association (SGA) is one of the many new members elected in last semester’s election. He fills in one of the four Senator-at-Large positions. Hodgson, a TAMIU senior and athlete intends to use his experience to set out his vision for a better student government and community. (more…)

Lucky Thirteen: A Story of Surviving And Thriving

9Jun

By Rebekah Rodriguez5 Comments

Humans of TAMIU

Lucky Thirteen: A Story of Surviving And Thriving

At twenty-one years old, Kenneth “Kenny” Duncan Jr. leads a rather ordinary life. A self-described cowboy, his wardrobe largely consists of boots and jeans. His playlist includes classics from George Strait and Kenny Chesney, which he blasts while driving on the streets of Laredo. When he’s not on campus working or studying, he can be found fishing at the lake or sharing poems at Gallery 201. This life, filled with simple pleasures and few worries, is something Duncan cherishes now more than ever. Because just over a year ago, his life was forever changed by three words: “You have cancer.” (more…)

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