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Stimulus package falls short for many college students

4May

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Stimulus package falls short for many college students

Stimulus package falls short for many college students By Alejandro HernandezBridge Staff WriterandBy Jessica RodriguezDirector of PhotographyPublished Monday, May 4, 2020 On March 26, Congress passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The CARES Act bill secured $1,200 for U.S. citizens ages 18 and older and $500 for every dependent child 16 years and younger as a stimulus payment in April. While some received their checks through direct deposit, a large population still awaits theirs. Many college students became disappointed to find out they would not receive financial assistance through the stimulus. The bill did not guarantee a payment made for those claimed as a dependent on a federal tax return; this includes a significant number of college ...

$4.75 million TAMIU CARES Program grants emergency funds to students

4May

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$4.75 million TAMIU CARES Program grants emergency funds to students

$4.75 million TAMIU CARES Program grants emergency funds to students By Jessica RodriguezDirector of PhotographyPublished Monday, May 4, 2020 On April 24, TAMIU announced it will give emergency grants to students thanks to the TAMIU CARES Program. These funds could begin disbursing to applicants as early as May 8. As one of the many universities which received this emergency grant from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act approved by the Department of Education, Texas A&M International University was awarded $9 million. This amount was based on the number of students enrolled who qualify for the Pell Grant and those who do not. According to the CARES Act, the money would be split in half so $4.75 million will go to the university and the other half provided to...

27Apr

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Business, Features

Chasing ‘black gold’

Chasing ‘black gold’ By Tiffani De La OBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 27, 2020 Three hours North of Laredo lies one of many oilfield drilling rigs. These rigs run around the clock without any means of stopping, which makes this profession one of the most demanding in the world. Working in the oilfields backtracks to 1859 when the first American oil well was discovered. OPEC started up in 1960 in order to coordinate and create a union between 14 of its members, all foreign countries—the U.S. not among them. Under the guidelines of that organization, crude oil is being drilled every day, worldwide, to produce energy, gasoline and other resources used on a daily basis. Each barrel, which contains about 40 gallons of crude oil, makes 19 gallons of gasoline....

BUSINESSES & VIRUSES: Local business owners adjust to trying times – Part 1

27Apr

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Business, Finance, News

BUSINESSES & VIRUSES: Local business owners adjust to trying times – Part 1

BUSINESSES & VIRUSES: Local business owners adjust to trying times Laredo funeral home follows ordinances By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Monday, April 27, 2020 [Editor's note: This is the first in a series of stories on local businesses and how they are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.] The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption for most local businesses, which are adjusting to the times and new ordinances. Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services made adjustments to observe the nation’s quarantine and city ordinances to further prevent the spread of coronavirus at public events. This Laredo business operated under different names, and management, since the 19th century. Bridge | Jessica RodriguezFred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Ser...

27Apr

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BUSINESSES & VIRUSES: Local business owners adjust to trying times – Part 2

BUSINESSES & VIRUSES: Local business owners adjust to trying times Korean BBQ keeps same tastes By David Gomez Jr.Editor-in-chiefPublished Monday, April 27, 2020 [Editor's note: This is the second in a series of stories on local businesses and how they are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.] Korean BBQ continues to serve Laredo one meal at a time, despite the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on its business. Owner Carrie Park started the business at the Shiloh location under the name BBQ Park, but since then changed the name to Korean BBQ to avoid confusing potential customers. The restaurant currently sits on Del Mar Boulevard, not far from Alexander High School. The change added new customers, including those from nearby Texas A&M International University. Bridge |...

13Apr

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Business, Entertainment, Features

Level up at LVL 2 Gaming

Level up at LVL 2 Gaming By Ruben ReyesBridge contributing writerPublished Monday, April 13, 2020 LVL 2 Gaming offers experiences in trading cards, video games and more for its customers. The store features numerous tournaments and events. From all kinds of video games, LVL 2 Gaming capitalizes on Laredo’s competitive gaming culture. Regular patron Gregorio Resendez said LVL 2 Gaming gave him the opportunity to interact with more people and gain new hobby experiences. “I didn’t live near any gaming stores, so my friends and I wouldn’t really have spots to hang outside of school,” Resendez said. Esports currently make considerable profit. LVL 2 Gaming hopes to keep improving the quality of entertainment and competition for its customers. The business hosts weekly tou...

21Feb

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12May

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Finance, On Campus

TAMIU Eyes Tuition Hike

By Selena Infante For many students, college is not only a necessity but also a luxury, one which many are not able to afford. Universities across the country have been criticized for increasing tuition prices and Texas A&M International University is no exception. Current talks on increasing tuition for the 2017-2018 cycle have created controversy among students. (more…)

27Jan

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Business

Second Return of Space Jam

By Giovanni Salinas Being a “sneakerhead”, or a sneaker enthusiast, is more than just buying every sneaker that is released, it’s more of buying shoes you enjoy and like. There are Jordan retros releasing every other week and it is really disappointing to see that now there isn’t really a story behind a certain shoe, it’s just produced to create profit for the company. However, sneakers that do have a backstory, are usually limited releases. There is one sneaker in particular that was made famous by a live action cartoon movie and even though it has a huge back story to it, it was still mass produced and is one of the greatest Jordan retros to ever be released: the Air Jordan XI “Space Jam.” (more…)

19Dec

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Finance

Same Struggles, Different Day

By Giovanni Salinas There comes a time in our adolescence where we decide to become ambitious and goal-oriented. The youth of every generation is filled with dreams and aspirations. However, on the path to their success, they are often faced with challenges that stops them from reaching their peak. High school teachers always said college was a very challenging part of life, but they never really offered a survival guide, a how-to encyclopedia for all the challenges faced at the university level. (more…)

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