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Dustdevils outjoust Knights
27Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Basketball, Sports

Dustdevils outjoust Knights

Dustdevils outjoust Knights By Orlando GonzalezBridge contributing writerOriginally published in the print edition on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 After three consecutive wins in the regular season, the Dustdevils keep their momentum going with a 3-0 record. Coach Rodney “Mac” McConnell’s men’s basketball team defeated Chadron State University, South Dakota Mines University and stomped all over Southwestern Adventist University. Following Monday night’s 79-41 victory romp, Nov. 15, at home against SWAU, Texas A&M International University’s men showed they are a force to be reckoned with. This followed a 52-48 win on Nov. 13 over SDMU at Rapid City, South Dakota, and an 82-73 win on Nov. 12 over Chadron State at Chadron, Nebraska. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeSenior Greg Bowie II eyes a...
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Trick-or-Treat: Participants earn points at Rec Center
27Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, On Campus, Sports

Trick-or-Treat: Participants earn points at Rec Center

Trick-or-Treat Participants earn points By Carolina CruzBridge Staff WriterOriginally published in the print edition on Nov. 19, 2021 From Oct. 1 to 31, the TAMIU Rec Center conducted its Trick or Treat Point Challenge. Students earned points by attending Rec Sports events and entered for a chance to win various prizes. TAMIU Rec Sports personal trainer Angela Salas said the purpose of this challenge is to motivate people to participate in more Rec-sponsored events.  “The Trick or Treat Point system is something the Rec has been doing in order to get more participants to join either fitness classes or any events that the Rec is hosting,” Salas said. Leonard Gonzalez | BridgeAn unidentified competitor lifts weights during the Trick-or-Treat Point Challenge event, whic...
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Campus tennis courts construction continues
27Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
News, On Campus, Sports

Campus tennis courts construction continues

Campus tennis courts construction continues By Cristian AlardinBridge contributing writerOriginally published in the print edition on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 City of Laredo officials say the TAMIU Tennis Complex should be completed in early 2022. Laredo Communications Administrator Noraida Negron wrote in an email that the project, formally introduced on June 8,  nears completion. Though the initial discussion on campus occurred earlier on Sept. 9, 2019, when Texas A&M International University administration held a referendum regarding the complex’s creation. Rosalinda Puentes | Special to The BridgeCampus tennis courts under construction in October. The tennis court is a joint effort developed from the City, its recreation department, the TAMIU Athletics Department, ...
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UV residents no longer feel at home
19Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
On Campus

UV residents no longer feel at home

UV residents no longer feel at home By Dulce CastellanosBridge contributing writerOriginally published in the print edition on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 Despite its existence as a place of residence with lifestyle features, some residents claim the Texas A&M International University Village’s fun nature no longer exists. In the past, students described the village as a fun, engaging environment. Weekly activities involving arts and crafts were the norm. Before heading to classes, students could partake in early morning breakfasts. Games happened on the volleyball courts and students spent time in the pool area to blow off some steam. Karla De Leon | BridgeHallfway of UV Coronado’s Building on Oct. 10. For some, those times seem like distant memories. “Things have now chan...
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Maroon Madness Returns
18Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, Features, Humans of TAMIU, Life & Arts, Men's Basketball, On Campus, Photo Essay, Sports, Women's Basketball

Maroon Madness Returns

Maroon Madness Returns By David Gomez Jr. Editor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Maroon Madness brought the return of food, fun and competition to TAMIU after two years since the 2019 offering.  The Texas A&M International University Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center again housed one of TAMIU’s biggest annual events. Before the start of basketball season, the event takes the form of a pep rally to bring an escape after midterms. Kicked off at 4:30 p.m. by the Spooky Fest, food and games occurred on the lawn in front of the building before the doors opened at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeA crowd of students compete for a free Dustdevils baseball cap during Maroon Madness on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the TAMIU gymnasium. ...
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Students help clean up Las Palmas Nature Trail for Make a Difference Day
18Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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Students help clean up Las Palmas Nature Trail for Make a Difference Day

Students help clean up Las Palmas Nature Trail for Make a Difference Day By Carolina CruzBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 TAMIU students came together in late October to help out the Rio Grande International Study Center as part of Make a Difference Day. Held nationally every fourth Saturday of October, this event became the largest single-day of volunteering in the country; it encourages people to become more active in their communities. For National Make a Difference Day this year, Texas A&M International University students came together to help out the Rio Grande International Study Center in its Día del Rio Cleanup at Las Palmas Nature Trail on Saturday, Oct. 23. Carolina Cruz | BridgeA crowd gathers to get information for Make a Difference Day ...
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Late professor honored with named library collection
17Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Humans of TAMIU, News, On Campus, Professor Profile

Late professor honored with named library collection

Late professor honored with named library collection By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Late faculty member, retired Associate Professor of English Frances “Panchita” Gates Rhodes, was honored at TAMIU’s Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library with her own literature collection. Texas A&M International University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas Mitchell spoke about her legacy at an event on Oct. 15 held in her honor. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeVice President and Provost Thomas Mitchell speaks during the Frances “Panchita” Gates Rhodes memorial event on Oct. 15 in the TAMIU library. “Dr. Rhodes was a passionate advocate for her discipline, for her students, for her colleagues and for TAMIU,” Mitchell said. “The students, gradu...
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Faculty awards presented at Convocation
17Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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Faculty awards presented at Convocation

Faculty awards presented at Convocation By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Each year, TAMIU names an elite list of faculty recognized for excellence in teaching and research. This year’s announcement came as part of the University’s Fall Convocation. One assistant professional, plus two assistant and two associate professors received the fall semester’s coveted awards. These honors spotlight Texas A&M International University faculty who hone their field of expertise and create a unique way of learning in their classroom and community. Phoebe Chavez | Special to The BridgeDistinguished Teacher of the Year Fei Lou and Outstanding Teacher of the Year Hailey Kazen Among the winners were Assistant Professor Jared R. Dmello for the Instruction...
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Continuing Education offers alternatives for occupational advancement
17Nov By Staff/Guest1 Comment
Academia, Education, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus

Continuing Education offers alternatives for occupational advancement

Continuing Education offers alternatives for occupational advancement By Orlando GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Sometimes, people seek an education but not a specific degree. For that, there’s Continuing Education. This program allows people to continue pursuing a career or to learn a new skill. Texas A&M International University’s Continuing Education program offers courses for people to achieve their occupational goals. “Continuing Education is the non-credit side of the University,” Office of Continuing Education Director Susan M. Foster said. “Our courses are certificate programs, where people can take an online course to get certified in different areas whether it is health care, whether it is business, whether it is criminal justi...
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