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3Sep

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In Our View, Opinion

Welcome back, Dustdevils: Help us write TAMIU’s next chapter

Welcome back, Dustdevils: Help us write TAMIU’s next chapter From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 Welcome back to a brand-new semester at Texas A&M International University. As the campus buzzes with fresh energy, The Bridge is ready to document the stories, triumphs and challenges of our Dustdevil community. This semester, despite being the 30th anniversary of The Bridge student media, we are operating a lean, dedicated editorial team. Our current newsroom features a talented Editor-in-Chief Kaily Olivo (who doubles as our print design chief and social media manager), Managing Editor Sean Jimenez, Assistant Editor Cynthia Torres, two reporters, and an independent staff photographer working alongside our Managing Editor/Director of Photography. We o...

OPINION: International mission on display with Holi event

31Mar

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In Our View, International Studies, Opinion

OPINION: International mission on display with Holi event

OPINION: International mission on display with Holi event By Juan Antonio Molina Jr.Bridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, March 31, 2026 As a campus freshman, I’m constantly looking for fun events to attend. From the Spring 2026 cultural events like Lunar New Year to the Fall 2025 school-spirit events like Maroon Madness, there are several notables. Being involved in the community, alongside my fellow students, is important to me. This is why when I heard of the Holi event on campus, I made sure to check my schedule and invited friends to attend. As a history major, I was naturally interested in the meaning of Holi but I wanted to see for myself and form my own perspective of the festival before relying on a quick internet search for my information. Juan Antonio Molina Jr. M...

OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Xdinary Heroes best K-rock band

18Mar

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OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Xdinary Heroes best K-rock band

OPINION: MUSIC REVIEW: Xdinary Heroes best K-rock band By Anissia MorenoBridge Staff InternPublished Wednesday, March 18, 2026 K-pop, a varied genre that began in South Korea, has expanded well beyond simple pop music. In the last decade, it transformed from a niche interest into a powerful cultural movement, thanks to artists like BTS, Blackpink, Twice, Stray Kids and Ateez. Even movies are getting involved, shown by the recent release of K-pop Demon Hunters. However, beneath the famous idols and major productions, there is a vibrant rock scene that often gets overlooked. One notable band is Xdinary Heroes, a six-member group that has built a loyal fan base since its debut in 2021. Sean Jimenez | BridgeAnissia MorenoBridge Staff Intern Signed under Studio J, a sub-label of ...

3Feb

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In Our View, On Campus, Opinion

OPINION: Turf Concern

OPINION: Turf Concern By Cynthia TorresBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 Texas A&M International University is home to more than 9,000 students and is located on more than 300 acres of land. There are about 18 patches of area covered with artificial turf, which raises environmental concerns. As a student who cares about the environment and wildlife on campus, I have noticed the negative ecological impacts the turf exhibits. Synthetic turf can reach temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to natural grass, which only reaches up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. These turf sections cause an increase in the surrounding temperature and increased body temperatures, which can lead to heat stroke and dehydration. This happens because artificial green is made of ...

OPINION: Masters of Horror: using kills, jumpscares in ‘Scream’ (1996)

28Jan

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OPINION: Masters of Horror: using kills, jumpscares in ‘Scream’ (1996)

OPINION: Masters of HorrorUsing kills, jumpscares in Scream (1996) By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 Ghostface is one of those killers you may never be able to predict or escape, well except for Sidney Prescott. Who really is Ghostface? There’s a new one in each Scream franchise film. The Scream franchise continues to offer a new killer with a connecting detail every single time. But for now, we’ll cover the basics and the origin of the franchise. Now, I must say spoiler warning because the Ghostface killers of Scream (1996) will be revealed. Kaily Olivo One of Scream’s main elements of death is Ghostface’s jumpscares. In the beginning, Ghostface jumps across all areas of Casey Becker’s house, ultimately surprising and killing Casey and Steve Or...

OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia

1Dec

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OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia

OPINION: Generative AI has no place in academia By Sean JimenezAssistant EditorPublished Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 As generative AI applications continue to grow more advanced, they gain more popularity among students looking to shortcut their way through essays and assignments. While some people see AI as a useful tool to further their knowledge, I see it as a hindrance to education in all aspects. Sean Jimenez Generative AI usage should not be used to write academic papers at the college level, yet many students use it to get by. AI is an unreliable source when doing academic research, and sometimes provides users with sources that do not actually exist. I understand AI is something that will continue to infiltrate our everyday lives, but at the level it’s at currently, it c...

OPINION: MUSIC: Sade offers thoughtful music with life lessons

3Oct

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OPINION: MUSIC: Sade offers thoughtful music with life lessons

OPINION: MUSIC: Sade offers thoughtful music with life lessons By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 The singer-songwriter Sade has completely changed my life. While listening to Sade’s discography, I’ve never been let down regarding my emotions at the highest level possible. Some of her songs trend on TikTok like “Be That Easy,” “Like a Tattoo,” “Kiss of LIfe,” etc., but some individuals may see them as just “TikTok songs.” Just because someone finds a song on TikTok doesn’t make it any less good, especially Sade’s songs. Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chief Despite the melodies and her soft voice, when it comes to diving into the stories that she portrays in her music, listeners are able to hear, feel and experience the complexities of love, the intricacy of...

OPINION: BOOK REVIEW: ‘Gone Girl’: What happens when one’s spouse doesn’t exist?

30Sep

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OPINION: BOOK REVIEW: ‘Gone Girl’: What happens when one’s spouse doesn’t exist?

OPINION: BOOK REVIEW: Gone Girl: What happens when one’s spouse doesn’t exist? By Chris AguilarBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 In the novel Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn portrays the chilling reality of a marriage built on deception, as they realize the person they married never truly existed. Nick Dunne was once the man of Amy’s dreams. But now he has become a lazy husband who only notices Amy whenever he wants something from her, whether it’s money, attention or sex. Chris AguilarBridge Staff Writer However, not once does Amy directly tell Nick she’s dissatisfied with how lazy of a husband he has become; instead, she has her own methods of indirectly implying her dissatisfaction in him as a husband. One of Amy’s notable strategies is the annual anniversa...

30Sep

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OPINION: Glam… Glitz… Gone

OPINION: Glam… Glitz… Gone By Janae NoriegaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 Dancing with the Stars has always been about watching celebrities with no dance experience learn something new. But this season, the fans are questioning if it's truly a fair race to the finals. Dancing with the Stars is a show where our favorite Hollywood faces, influencers and public figures take the stage. The twist? They have absolutely no dance experience. These stars are paired with professionals who turn those clueless feet into dancing machines. But this season? Some of these “stars” aren’t stumbling amateurs—they’re practically professionals in disguise. Janae NoriegaBridge Staff Writer Running strong for 20 years, Season 34 brings an eclectic lineup: Olympic gold medalis...

OPINION: Holding doors more than just common courtesy

26Sep

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OPINION: Holding doors more than just common courtesy

OPINION: Holding doors more than just common courtesy By Guillermo "Memo" MorenoBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 A building and its doors. Every hour, every day, there is a consecutive input and output of students. Yet, there is an underlying position for tension. These tensions are involuntary and spontaneous. Is it the attempt at chivalry that can make it awkward to walk through a door sometimes—or—Is it the fact that the majority of our social skills have dissolved? This chivalry is considered gender neutral, where many can view simply holding a door as something from muscle memory. Whereas others have assumed the doors will always be opened for them. Guillermo "Memo" Moreno This leaves oneself to ask, Do the hinges we pull hold the meaning behind every...

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