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ARTS: Students show skills in ‘Got Talent’ show
Entertainment, Features

ARTS: Students show skills in ‘Got Talent’ show

ARTS: Students show skills in ‘Got Talent’ show By Emmanuel Reyes CoronaBridge Staff PodcasterPublished Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 In the tradition of America’s Got Talent, TAMIU’s CAB and Allegro joined forces to bring the talent experience to campus. The Texas A&M International University community gathered on Nov. 7 at the Student Center Auditorium for an evening full of talent, creativity and entertainment with the first-ever TAMIU’s Got Talent competition. This event was led by a collaboration of the Campus Activities Board and TAMIU Allegro, a campus music organization that highlights and supports students with musical talent. Emmanuel Reyes Corona | BridgeA group of contestants pose for photo during CAB and Allegro's TAMIU's Got Talent show on Nov. 7 in the Student Cent...
ARTS: Laredo Theater Guild holds ‘Frankenstein’ production in collaboration with TAMIU
Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Laredo Theater Guild holds ‘Frankenstein’ production in collaboration with TAMIU

ARTS: Laredo Theater Guild holds 'Frankenstein' production in collaboration with TAMIU By George EspinozaBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 Laredo Theater Guild International held its Frankenstein production for Fall 2023 at TAMIU’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts theater. Director Marco Gonzalez brought his take on the classic Mary Shelley Frankenstein story on Oct. 6 to 8 and 12 to 15. Neto Gonzalez | BridgeLaredo Theater Guild International actors practice during a "Frankenstein" dress rehearsal on Oct. 3 in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts theater. Pictured at left, Dr. Frankenstein portrayed by Oscar O. Peña interacts with the Female Creature portrayed by Zoe Benavides. “This fall slot is part of our Class-on-Stage series,” Gonzalez ...
OPINION: Students upset over confusing foreign language credit email
Editorial, In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Students upset over confusing foreign language credit email

OPINION: Students upset over confusing foreign language credit email By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 [Editor's Note: This opinion piece is in response to a Thursday, Oct. 5, email from the Office of the University Registrar that read, "Our records indicate that you are under a University Catalog which has the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. As a directive from the University, this graduation requirement has been removed from all University Catalogs and therefore, its completion for graduation will no longer be required."] I received an email alerting me that the foreign language graduation requirement was removed. I read it during my foreign language class—I won’t specify which course out of respect for the professor—but this ema...
OPINION: Dating in digital era
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Dating in digital era

OPINION: Dating in digital era By Destiny R. SanchezAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 Growing up as the oldest of four children, I was always warned of the dangers of dating. I remember my dad telling me, “Destiny, all logic goes out the window when it comes to someone you’re passionate about.” Frankly, my father was right. Dating just isn’t how it used to be 10, 20, 30 years ago.  Destiny Sanchez We live in the digital age, where follower count and Snapchat scores matter. Then, there’s that one point where we all wait for that one person to like our Instagram story that was specifically posted for them. The greatest thing a person can do now to grab your attention is head straight into your direct messages with a simple “hey” and that’s where it all begi...
CAMPUS: They did it again: TAMIU ‘Call of Duty’ esports defeats UNT-Dallas
Esports, Sports

CAMPUS: They did it again: TAMIU ‘Call of Duty’ esports defeats UNT-Dallas

They did it againCAMPUS: TAMIU 'Call of Duty' esports defeats UNT-Dallas By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 The TAMIU Call of Duty esports varsity team earned back-to-back wins since the semester started. On Sept. 20, the team faced off against the University of North Texas-Dallas and had a final score of 2-1 in favor of Texas A&M International University. The match was once again streamed on Twitch, and while the previous game was a solid 3-0 in favor of TAMIU, the varsity team had to face some trials and adapt this time around. “We went into the game playing like how we played the last few matches which was not gonna work against this team. ;So they made us complacent in a way, but it worked out, we made that comeback and we ended ...
CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium
Education, Features, On Campus, Science and Tech

CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium

CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium By Cristian CordovaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 During the Fall 2023 semester the TAMIU Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium offers several educational videos, mostly featuring STEM-related themes. Texas A&M International University’s Planetarium works like a dome where anyone can go inside, simulating the sky, space or different educational themes. The topics back on Sept.15 included “A Starry Tale” and “Extreme Planets” and more by the end of the month. Later, on Oct. 14, a solar eclipse event was scheduled for the community but the weather didn’t cooperate. One focus of “A Starry Tale” is the early mythology associated with some constellations about zodiacs. This tale includes l...
CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities
Health, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities By Isabella M. GarciaBridge Contributing WriterPublished Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 With a newly allotted $4 million from Texas, TAMIU received approval to submit proposals for multiple nursing and health sciences degree programs. Along with faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, developing these proposals are College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Marivic Torregosa and Health Sciences Department Chair Kyung-Shin Park. “We need to explain why we need these programs at [Texas A&M International University],” Park said. “We gotta persuade the educational board … the good thing is, we already have the budget.” Park said these plans have been in the works for a while....
PODCAST: Dusty’s Pod, Episode 6
Dusty's Pod, Podcasts

PODCAST: Dusty’s Pod, Episode 6

PODCAST: Dusty's Pod, Episode 6 By Emmanuel Reyes CoronaandRosalinda PuentesBridge Staff PodcastersPublished Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 Readers, please join us for the sixth episode of Dusty's Pod, a podcast presented by The Bridge independent student newspaper. This time, Emmanuel and Rosalinda talk about the Maroon Mob, a campus organization that supports the Dustdevils athletics programs. EPISODE 6: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 https://youtu.be/OCbK_iMRtzk Also, now on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebridgenews-dustyspod
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