On Campus – The Bridge News

25Apr

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Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Seats open: zero

ARTS: Seats open: zero By Joseph A. RamirezBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, April 25, 2025 The University allows art students to express their creativity, but due to its small size, it can strain both faculty and students. Due to space, a professor cannot fit more than 15 seats per room in a standard art class or 12 students in advanced courses. “In a photography class, there are only eight enlargers for exactly eight students,” Director of the Fine Arts Program and Associate Professor of art Jesse Shaw explains. “So the seats can be unavailable quickly.” “With the number of [students] we have, we do need bigger rooms,” Visiting Instructional Assistant Professor Sandra Amoabeng said. “I don’t think the class needs to be larger than 15; the maximum should be 20—tha...

CAMPUS: Graffiti Wall encourages experiential learning

24Apr

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Features, On Campus

CAMPUS: Graffiti Wall encourages experiential learning

CAMPUS: Graffiti Wall encourages experiential learning By Amanda AguirreBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, April 24, 2025 The Graffiti Wall was a unique event that caught the eyes of passersby. It included a table with papers that offered the question, “Why is experiential learning important?” The provided colorful Sharpies gave students a chance to write their answers. A board near the table allowed students to thumb-tack the papers showing their answers. After this, they received a unique sticker of an owl wearing a graduation hat and a shirt that reads, “TAMIU LEARN.” Event director Cihtlalli Perez, who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology, pursues her doctorate in educational psychology. She said she hosted this event to gather feedback about why e...

CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation

23Apr

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CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation

CAMPUS: TAMIU Police Department receives certificate recognizing reaccreditation By David PerezBridge Staff WriterPublished Wednesday, April 23, 2025 TAMIU’s Police Department achieved recertification of its accreditation by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. This would be the second time for UPD, after receiving its first accreditation in 2021. The significance of the accreditation signifies that the agency follows sufficient law enforcement standards. TPCA sets a total of 173 standards to meet The Best Practices in Law Enforcement accreditation, which examines an agency’s protocols for use of force, protection of individual rights, pursuit, property and evidence management. The accreditation was administered on Feb. 6 and is effective for four years through 2029. Retired Ch...

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus

23Apr

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Civil Affairs, International Affairs, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus

CAMPUS: Protestors let their voices be heard on campus By Isabella Karyme EquivelBridge contributing writerPublished Wednesday, April 23, 2025 An array of protests against mass deportation and immigration policy opened the eyes of many. As a border city, Laredo is affected, and many in the city fear for their life and safety. Texas A&M International University’s chapter of the Phi Iota Alpha fraternity inspired a chain of organizations to participate in a rally to voice its concerns on immigration policies. It is the oldest Latino fraternity in the world, commonly known as Phiota/Phiotas. The current president of the TAMIU chapter is Rodolfo Rendon. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTAMIU students and Laredo community members protest against the reversal of DEI and the threat of mass de...

CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor

17Apr

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CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor

CAMPUS: Music students react to arrest of former mariachi professor By Marissa ContrerasEditor-in-ChiefPublished Wednesday, April 16, 2025 A once beloved campus professor now faces charges after allegedly distributing child pornography on the dark web, according to FBI and court records. Back on Dec. 1, Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga, 36, a former Texas A&M International University mariachi professor, had his home raided by the FBI, after receiving a tip about child pornography being distributed online with children as young as 6. File Photo | BridgeFormer faculty member and Mariachi director Carlos Castaneda speaks before a performance on campus in this April 6. 2024, file photo. The FBI received a tip about what appeared to be an older adult, who they identified as Le...

CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side

16Apr

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CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side

CAMPUS: Bridge Exclusive: Cowboy tells his side TAMIU student speaks on alleged harassment, University court cases By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 [Editor’s Note: The Bridge was unaware until part way through the interview when student Edwin Torres admitted he was not allowed on campus by TAMIU’s University Police, due to a criminal-trespass warning, at the time of the Spring 2025 interview at The Bridge’s office, PLG 220. The Bridge attempted to interview Torres virtually, but he insisted on an in-person interview. The Bridge would also like to make it clear that our staff does not condone any form of harassment. If students believe they are being harassed, they should file an anonymous complaint on TAMIU’s online reporting system called Rep...

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students

15Apr

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Education, On Campus, Science and Tech

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students

EDUCATION: Laredo Public Health collaborates with TAMIU engineering students By Alyssa MedinaAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 This spring, software engineering students partnered with the City of Laredo Public Health Department to create software solutions for real-world community issues. Texas A&M International University Associate Professor of computer science and engineering Mustafa Al Lail examined the initial objective of the year-long software development projects for the course. From his prior teaching experience at another university, he recalls the efforts of his former students who worked alongside professional IT companies for his course then. Continuing this effort, he chose to carry forward the same goal to encourage his TAMIU students to particip...

CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations

15Apr

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CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations

CAMPUS: TAMIU alumnus leads University plant operations By Alyssa MedinaAssistant EditorPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 TAMIU alumnus Rolando Martinez recently received an appointment to oversee the campus mechanical and electrical equipment, the general upkeep of the HVAC. “When I graduated in 2018, I wanted to take the first opportunity that came along,” Martinez recalled. “My career took me to Dallas, San Antonio and now I’m back home.” Submitted PhotoTAMIU alumnus Rolando Martinez leads campus plant operations. After graduating from the software engineering program at Texas A&M International University, his career evolved over time from engineering at United Parcel Service to providing equipment maintenance for data centers at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. He pu...

CAMPUS: Greek pantheon inhabits TAMIU Fashion Show

15Apr

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CAMPUS: Greek pantheon inhabits TAMIU Fashion Show

CAMPUS: Greek pantheon inhabits TAMIU Fashion Show By David PerezBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, April 15, 2025 The TAMIU Fashion Society held its third annual Fashion Show in the second-floor Ballroom at the Student Center. Many guests attended, including alumni who showed up in support of friends who modeled in the show. Guests were curious to see the March 21 interpretation of Greek mythology through contemporary fashion, including Texas A&M International University student Karen Morales. AJ Reyes | Special to The BridgeAlejandra Chavez poses for photos during TAMIU's Greek-mythology-themed 2025 Fashion Show in the Student Center Ballroom on March 21. Her outfit is based on the Greek mythological figure Nephele. “I want to see a little bit of a union of a story ...

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens

9Apr

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News, On Campus, Sports

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens

CAMPUS: City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU opens By Kaily OlivoAssistant Sports EditorPublished Wednesday, April 9, 2025 After five years of ongoing construction for the tennis courts, TAMIU welcomed the Laredo tennis courts on Thursday, Jan. 30. With the help of Texas A&M International University Athletics Director Griz Zimmermann, Laredo Tennis Association President Tina Treviño, Tennis Director Jaime Donjuan and many other supporting individuals, the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU came to life. For Zimmermann, with 12 years at TAMIU, this was an exciting development. Sean Jimenez | BridgeLaredo Tennis Association President Tina Treviño, left, reacts as she cuts the ribbon for the grand opening of the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU on Jan. 30....

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