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19Oct

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Academia, Editorial

Guns On Campus

By Juan Lazcano As we know campus carry is now allowed in most, if not all, public universities in Texas. Beginning August 1, 2016, licensed handgun owners can carry their weapons on campus; however, the gun must be concealed. (more…)

19Oct

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Academia, Editorial

Gap Year

By "El Cafetero" The English tradition of the ‘Gap year’ is usually performed during the time of one’s high school graduation and also between graduation of a Bachelors degree and the beginning toward Graduate School. This time off is usually dedicated to joining the workforce and volunteering and gradually finding how to handle life responsibilities on your own. (more…)

19Oct

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The Walking Debt

By Brittany Cruz Students striving for their dream job are being crushed by student loan debts. The average student loan debt from a university graduate is at an estimated $30,000. Students at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) stand outside the Financial Aid office in desperate need for funds to cover their educational expenses. Every year, students face the issue of not having sufficient funds for school costs, and therefore resort to taking out student loans. (more…)

13Sep

By Rebekah RodriguezNo Comments

Academia

TAMIU Represented At International Conference

Just as many students spent their summers studying abroad, several professors also had the opportunity to expand their horizons during the summer as well. Dr. Stuart Davis, assistant professor of communication, recently returned from a conference hosted by the International Association of Mass Communication Researchers (IAMCR). (more…)

13Sep

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Academia, Features

TAMIU’s First Student Regent

As if only yesterday, I remember seeing Stephanie Martinez for the first time. Martinez and I both had college algebra together and the atmosphere of the class was brightened with her unique persona. She seemed the kind of person you would want to sit next to since she would probably help you without a “price tag.” (more…)

13Sep

By I.M. KeroNo Comments

Academia, Professor Profile

Pushing the Ph.D.

Dr. Ariadne Gonzalez received her Ph.D. over the summer while teaching courses for the Department of Psychology and Communication. Gonzalez first graduated from TAMIU with a Bachelor of Arts in communication. She then received her master's, also in communication, from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Now, just this summer, she earned her Ph.D. in organizational communication from Texas A&M-College Station. (more…)

13Sep

By Jose AlvaradoNo Comments

Academia

TAMIU Expands Communication Course Offerings for Students

At the beginning of this new school year at TAMIU, there are several great things to look forward to. From the myriad of new faces of potential friends all over campus, to reunions with college friends, the beginning of a semester is sure to bring something new for everyone. This semester is especially exciting for returning Communications majors. Starting this semester, TAMIU offers two new classes that are sure to prepare any student who desires to work in the ever-expanding world of multimedia. (more…)

DustySWARM Team Makes History in Florida

17Jun

By Rebekah RodriguezNo Comments

Academia

DustySWARM Team Makes History in Florida

Texas A&M International University’s DustySWARM Robotics Team competed in NASA’s first Swarmathon competition, which was held at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. (more…)

11Jun

By Melissa CastroNo Comments

Academia

Spring 2016 Grads Share Their Stories

Rebekah Rodriguez and I.M. Kero also contributed to this report. Spring 2016 was a promising semester for Texas A&M International University as graduates came rolling out in significant numbers. In the weeks following graduation, new graduates have continued to share their stories through social media. Every story is unique, and four recent graduates shared theirs with The Bridge News. (more…)

16May

By Melissa CastroNo Comments

Academia

Art Students Lose Out On Clay, Reveal Frustrations With Administration

Various 3D Art students at Texas A&M International University have been disregarded despite the lack and disappearance of 3D art making materials. Students have become subjected to work in ceramic and sculpture classrooms with little to no clay for most of the Spring 2016 semester. (more…)

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