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13Sep

By Staff/Guest1 Comment

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

Features, On Campus

From TAMIU With Love

TAMIU’s Advising & Mentoring Center (AMC) is a precious gem among the university’s vast resources. It’s an office that has imprinted memories to just about every TAMIU student, including myself. The hard-working student mentors work rigorously, helping freshman and sophomore students acclimate to TAMIU systems, student routines, and campus resources. Though freshman students may enter school with confidence, it is the mentors and their office that opens the door for them. (more…)

13Sep

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Humans of TAMIU

The Sun Also Rises with Carmen Garcia

Most of my summer was spent taking courses and working. It’s a real shame that I didn’t even go swimming. However, that wasn’t the same for Carmen Garcia. Like her personality, her summer was quite adventurous. (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…)

Experience and Vision From Senator-at-Large Ryan Hodgson

29Jul

By I.M. KeroNo Comments

Humans of TAMIU

Experience and Vision From Senator-at-Large Ryan Hodgson

Senator-at-Large Ryan Hodgson of the Student Government Association (SGA) is one of the many new members elected in last semester’s election. He fills in one of the four Senator-at-Large positions. Hodgson, a TAMIU senior and athlete intends to use his experience to set out his vision for a better student government and community. (more…)

Lucky Thirteen: A Story of Surviving And Thriving

9Jun

By Rebekah Rodriguez5 Comments

Humans of TAMIU

Lucky Thirteen: A Story of Surviving And Thriving

At twenty-one years old, Kenneth “Kenny” Duncan Jr. leads a rather ordinary life. A self-described cowboy, his wardrobe largely consists of boots and jeans. His playlist includes classics from George Strait and Kenny Chesney, which he blasts while driving on the streets of Laredo. When he’s not on campus working or studying, he can be found fishing at the lake or sharing poems at Gallery 201. This life, filled with simple pleasures and few worries, is something Duncan cherishes now more than ever. Because just over a year ago, his life was forever changed by three words: “You have cancer.” (more…)

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