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‘A path to citizenship’
13Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
International Affairs, News, Politics

‘A path to citizenship’

‘A path to citizenship’ By Jhoanna AngelesBridge Staff InternPublished Saturday, March 13, 2021 One TAMIU alumna and DACA recipient reminisces about the policy that remained in a purgatory state during her tenure as a full-time student. Dreamers are undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, according to the National Immigration Forum. During former President Donald J. Trump’s administration, several Dreamers faced many uncertainties. Since its creation in June 2012 by President Barack Obama's administration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals held a great impact on young illegal immigrants, offering them what is commonly referred to by officials as “a path to citizenship.” Bridge File PhotoIn this October 2017 file photo, Ana Karen Contreras and other DACA...
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OPINION: Feel the ‘Bern-ing’ love
13Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Feel the ‘Bern-ing’ love

OPINION: Feel the 'Bern-ing' love By David J. GarciaBridge Staff InternPublished Saturday, March 13, 2021 Memes are usually a product of their time. They can represent current events or ideas (or just a dumb joke that was running around) that were popular or ridiculed. Memes are almost always surface-level in meaning. On rare occasions, they can evoke something major. The meme world today is also ever-changing. Keeping up with this world is a fast-paced effort; one minute, Damn Daniel was the thing—now, I’d rather get beat with a bat than see that meme one more time. Heck, as I write this, the Bernie meme probably isn't even all that “relevant” anymore. Despite so, certain memes do withstand the test of time (see: classic Spongebob memes). Jessica Rodriguez | Bridge Photo...
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EDITORIAL: It’s last March all over again
5Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

EDITORIAL: It’s last March all over again

EDITORIAL: It’s last March all over again By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Friday, March 5, 2021 We exceeded 500,000 U.S. COVID-19 related deaths. Yet, our Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rescinds the mask mandate. I want to believe that our government, and governor, are doing what is best for U.S. citizens and Texas residents, but I can no longer support that belief. David Gomez Jr. Clearly, this is my perspective of the tragedies that took place due to the negligence and ignorance of others, but there is still a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. A vaccine came out not too long ago and so far, the U.S. has been distributing as much as possible in a short time as the Biden administration pledged 150 million vaccinations in 100 days. Yet, they have stated ther...
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OPINION: Death of a friend, but it’s a cinema
5Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Entertainment, In Our View, Opinion

OPINION: Death of a friend, but it’s a cinema

OPINION: Death of a friend, but it’s a cinema By Erick BarrientosBridge Staff InternPublished Friday, March 5, 2021 Cinemark Movies 12 — or as it was known locally in Laredo: the “dollar theater” — is DEAD. Yeah, I know saying it’s dead in all caps is rather aggressive but look it up! Before you continue, do a quick Google search and see what that page tells you, I’ll wait … You’re back? It says “permanently closed” right? That bold red ribbon serves as a weird virtual tombstone, of sorts. Erick Barrientos All I can say is, “What a way to go.” When I got the news, it was shared across Facebook a couple weeks ago by an employee, now ex-employee, with pictures and a caption that read: “And that’s a cut (film emojis)!! Goodbye Cinemark movies 12 (crying emojis), I am glad I ...
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Grassroots organization believes efforts finally paid off
5Mar By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Civil Affairs, International Affairs, News, Politics

Grassroots organization believes efforts finally paid off

Grassroots organization believes efforts finally paid off By Matthew BalderasBridge OmbudsmanandDavid Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Friday, March 5, 2021 “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down that wall,” were famous words heard around the world as spoken by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. Who would have thought similar words would be spoken today in 2021? Back on Jan. 20 the U.S. swore in President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and with a stroke of a pen, he halted construction on the southern border wall. In a Media Advisory report, Tricia Cortez, executive director with the Rio Grande International Study Center, founding member of the Laredo No Border Wall Coalition, said, “This is a huge win and a critical first step for our community, our river, our future. After two years of operating in c...
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EDITORIAL: Black to the future: turning tragedy to triumph through the lens of a Black woman
26Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

EDITORIAL: Black to the future: turning tragedy to triumph through the lens of a Black woman

EDITORIAL: Black to the future: turning tragedy to triumph through the lens of a Black woman By Brittany Stubblefield-EngramBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 For most, the thought of February relates to love and plans of how Valentine’s Day will be spent. For others, it puts the fate of our weather’s future and arrival of Spring in the paws of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil. However, for me, the approach of February means that for 28 days, 29 during leap years, it is a time I hope the world places their anti-blackness on pause and celebrates the black people who constructed civilization’s greatness. Brittany Stubblefield-Engram Black History Month began in 1926 as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson. It was chosen as the second week of February beca...
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OPINION: Washington Celebration holds important local heritage
21Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Editorial, Opinion

OPINION: Washington Celebration holds important local heritage

OPINION: Washington Celebration holds important local heritage By Gabrielle A. PratherBridge Staff WriterPublished Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 In the month of February, many special holidays and occasions are noted such as Valentine’s Day and Black History Month but locally, there’s one major event that dominates Laredo culture. The Washington’s Birthday Celebration is a citywide and month-long extravaganza honoring the first U.S. president George Washington. The Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association sponsors the series of events that were created in 1923, which involve numerous organizations. Historically, the inaugural celebration was held in 1898 as a way of encouraging American patriotism along the Texas-Mexican border. This was a way of joining both neighbors as one and cel...
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Entrepreneur imparts wisdom, help
19Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Business, Finance

Entrepreneur imparts wisdom, help

Entrepreneur imparts wisdom, help By Mario LopezBridge Staff WriterPublished on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 As an entrepreneur and local leader, one Nuevo Laredo native is perhaps one of the most important businessmen in the local region. Eduardo Garza Robles’ company Uni-Trade, with more than 500 employees, has a presence in Mexico, the United States and Japan. Founded on Sept. 30, 1988, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Uni-Trade Group is a corporation with more than 20 businesses focused on foreign trade, real estate and financial services. Courtesy Raul Rodriguez | Uni-Trade GroupEduardo Garza Robles But not everything has been sunshine and rainbows. He and his wife, Juanita Garza, have had to work and sacrifice many things to get where they are today. “Part of my success ha...
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Rep. Cuellar, President Arenaz to announce TAMIU CARES program
18Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Finance, Health, News, On Campus, Politics

Rep. Cuellar, President Arenaz to announce TAMIU CARES program

Rep. Cuellar, President Arenaz to announce TAMIU CARES program From Staff ReportsPublished Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Tomorrow, Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and TAMIU President Pablo Arenaz plan to announce the path for federal funds in the CARES program. Scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Student Center Rotunda of Texas A&M International University, the event will explain how these funds "will help meet the needs of students and families impacted by [the] pandemic," according to a press release from Cuellar's office. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas The funds were authorized by the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Its intent is to help students who suffered additional expenses dur...
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University extends class cancellations through Saturday
17Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Academia, Education, News, On Campus

University extends class cancellations through Saturday

Inclement Weather University extends class cancellations through Saturday From Staff ReportsPublished Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 In an update today, President Pablo Arenaz extended the cancellation of TAMIU classes through Saturday. "Due to the continued unpredictability of power and water supplies for the area, classes have been canceled through Saturday, Feb. 20," University President Pablo Arenaz wrote in an email to all employees and students on Wednesday afternoon. "All classes will resume normal schedule on Monday, Feb. 22." Throughout the Laredo region, students are experiencing continued power and internet outages due to the recent cold weather and Sunday night's snow and freezing rain. Some have been without power for 48 hours or more, as of Wednesday morning. "Emp...
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