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OPINION: Lateness not always a bad thing
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: Lateness not always a bad thing

OPINION: Lateness not always a bad thing By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Friday, Sept. 20, 2021 I have been late to work so much. So, so much. I have gotten write-ups and final warnings before being fired. This is not a “how to” guide to laziness, but it is a perspective opinion piece of how I have managed to keep myself afloat when my world was falling apart. David Gomez Jr.editor-in-chief Since my first job at the age of 18, at Chick-fil-A, I would go into work minutes late. Not only did that feel like a chip on my shoulder, because I was not trying to be late, but I was just trying so hard to wake up. Even now, at 29, I feel as if my alarm plays tricks on me and doesn’t go off when it is supposed to. It could be that I am losing my hearing. Who knows? Though, I...
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Young student athletes learn to grow
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Softball, Sports, Volleyball, Women's Basketball

Young student athletes learn to grow

Young student athletes learn to grow By Marlene GonzalezBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Becoming an adult is part of life for everyone, but each person switches to adulthood differently. Some are surrounded by family and others learn on their own. “I moved out at 18 years old and was homesick for a while,” Texas A&M International University freshman basketball forward Ally Winnen said. “I missed my family, my twin sister and my pets back home.” Originally from Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, Winnen always knew basketball would give her the opportunity to study away from home after graduating high school. In 2020, she was named Second Team All-State and All-District, as well as 2020 Regional Player of the Year and Lorain County Ms. Basketbal...
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Driven by the profession
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, Humans of TAMIU, Intramurals, Sports

Driven by the profession

Driven by the profession Former TAMIU Rec Sports director keeps busy By David SolisBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Former director of TAMIU Rec Sports, Sylvia Barrera, always had a drive for teaching and leading. Her focus always remained in growing as a teacher, coach and director. Barrera started her teaching career at Christen Middle School in 1981 as a physical education teacher and coach. “I got the opportunity to work with a great staff my first year that welcomed me to the program and helped me grow as an educator and a person,” Barrera said. As she slowly built a reputation for herself, she was given the opportunity to coach the girls’ basketball program at Cigarroa High School in 1983. She led the program to new heights, advancing to th...
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Women set up a challenging schedule
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Sports, Women's Basketball

Women set up a challenging schedule

Women set up a challenging schedule By David SolisBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 After a successful 2020-2021 season for the TAMIU women’s basketball program, teammates seek to improve through a tougher schedule. Coach Nate Vogel has been adamant in playing tough competition year in and year out. This upcoming season may be the perfect time to add Division I opponents and challenge the Dustdevils early in the season. “It’s a lot easier to schedule tougher opponents when you’ve had success. Last year, we beat TAMIU-CC and Weber State University in back-to-back games—both Division I programs,” Vogel wrote in an email. “So, we want to test ourselves early on against bigger schools to prepare us for conference games.” Having to replace Nicole Heyn, wh...
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Two runners look to new season
10Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Men's Cross Country, Sports

Two runners look to new season

Two runners look to new season By Isabela Barrientos Bridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 Hopeful to accomplish what they began during the 2020 cross country season, juniors Nicholas and Ruben Martinez prepare for this season. After having their previous season end abruptly, as the result of their teammate’s false  positive COVID-19 test, the two runners are eager to begin the 2021-2022 season. Both Martinezes used the off-season to focus on improving and preparing for what lies ahead: The Sept. 18 Westside Classic in San Antonio and the Sept. 25 Texas A&M Invitational at College Station. “Around this time last year, I hadn’t started running,” Nicholas Martinez said during the off-season. “I am now training a little more on my own, and am als...
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TAMIU CARES deadline today
8Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, News, On Campus

TAMIU CARES deadline today

TAMIU CARES deadline today From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 For those who like to wait until the last minute: today is the last day to apply for the Fall 2021 CARES Act funds through TAMIU CARES. Applications close at 3 p.m. today. TAMIU CARES has been granting financial relief for Texas A&M International University students since Spring 2020. According to the TAMIU CARES website page, “These allocations are designed to provide grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to [the] coronavirus. ... used to address financial hardship, including housing and food insecurity, medical expenses, and lack of educational support and supplies (including technology).” On previous applications, students were notified via ...
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Virtual learning factors into GPA drops
8Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, On Campus

Virtual learning factors into GPA drops

Virtual learning factors into GPA drops By Gabriela NinoBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 Virtual learning became a way of life to let students continue their college degree, but for some at the cost of maintaining their GPA. Information retention was also problematic for some. Occupancy limit is a crucial social norm implemented in protocol that postponed concerts, family gatherings and face-to-face instruction for many schools, including Texas A&M International University; however, this is an issue faculty and staff tried to resolve as quickly and efficiently as possible. Alejandro Carbajal | Bridge Illustration For this reason, TAMIU offered courses to students from the comfort of their homes. TAMIUFlex courses were made available since the ...
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OPINION: Return to parking woes
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Illustrations, Opinion

OPINION: Return to parking woes

OPINION: Return to parking woes Alejandro Carbajal | Bridge illustration By Alejandro CarbajalBridge IllustratorPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 It’s been nearly a year and a half since we’ve all been back to campus and now we’re face-to-face again. Now comes that special time where we’re getting up at the crack of dawn for that sweet parking space or risk making our own.
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Greek organizations aid local animal shelter
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Civil Affairs, Features, Humans of TAMIU, On Campus

Greek organizations aid local animal shelter

Greek organizations aid local animal shelter By Melissa GarzaCopy EditorPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 Two of TAMIU’s Greek organizations organized a multi-day event to help a Laredo animal shelter. Members of the organizations rallied students to raise money and donate supplies. The organizations hosting the “Animal Health and Salvation Event” were the Delta Xi Nu sorority, collaborating with the Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity. Benefits went toward the Laredo Animal Protective Society. The efforts spanned for two weeks back in late March. Texas A&M International University sophomore Tanya Ramirez was the mind behind the community service event. She serves as the Delta Xi Nu philanthropy chair for Spring 2021. “The event’s purpose was to bring awareness to our local c...
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TAMIU Back Together: students return to campus for Fall 2021
6Sep By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, Health, News, On Campus

TAMIU Back Together: students return to campus for Fall 2021

TAMIU Back Together: students return to campus for Fall 2021 By Carolina CruzBridge Staff WriterPublished Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 For the first time since the shutdown of schools and universities across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAMIU students are now back on campus. After a year and a half of remote learning, students, faculty and staff return to familiar settings and routines. Although the pandemic never ended, campus students appear to be back in spirits and maybe even hopeful about the future. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeFireworks light up students and automobiles in the Sen. Judith Zaffarini Student Success Center parking lot as Welcome Week closes on Friday, Aug. 27. For senior psychology major Stephanie Jimenez, the return to in-person classes was long awaited...
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