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NEWS: Accusations rise against SGA for bribery, leadership integrity, improper procedures
13Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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NEWS: Accusations rise against SGA for bribery, leadership integrity, improper procedures

NEWS: Accusations rise against SGA for bribery, leadership integrity, improper procedures By Ana VaraBridge Staff Writerand Destiny SanchezAssistant EditorOriginally Published Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023Republished Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 [Editor's Note: Some updates have been made to this article to improve its accuracy since its original publication.] In a series of serious allegations, TAMIU’s Student Government Association has come under fire for improper procedures, communication problems, leadership issues and possibly even bribery. “Ant-Hill Chronicles wants to thank the public for the outstanding support we have gotten since our last publication,” are the first 18 words of a post made earlier this year, on May 1, on the Texas A&M International University Student Network o...
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ARTS: Rhizome project begins production
8Feb By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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ARTS: Rhizome project begins production

ARTS: Rhizome project begins production By Dora GuerreroBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 A multidisciplinary campus experience is underway, organized by a new visiting art professor. The project, called Rhizome, is more than a single piece of installation art–it encompasses visual art, philosophy, biology, dance, music, theater, and more. Texas A&M International University Visiting Assistant Professor of art Crystal Wagner, a contemporary interdisciplinary artist from Los Angeles, unveiled the early stages of her newest art piece Rhizome on Jan. 23. Throughout her 10-year artistic career, she has created installations around the world. She has worked for corporations, galleries, museums and public spaces. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeAssistant Professor of ...
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FEATURES: San Miguel acclimates to provost promotion
3Dec By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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FEATURES: San Miguel acclimates to provost promotion

FEATURES: San Miguel acclimates to provost promotion By Neto GonzalezEditor-in-chiefPublished Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 In a significant change for TAMIU, the former College of Arts and Sciences dean stepped into the esteemed position of provost this semester. She brings with her a wealth of experience and a lifelong dedication to student success. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Claudia San Miguel was always deeply committed to higher education, and her journey to becoming Texas A&M International University’s provost is a testament to her dedication. Her recent appointment proves to be a dream come true; she can’t curb her enthusiasm for the promotion. “[I’m] absolutely thrilled, super excited, overjoyed, all of that level of enthusiasm when you finally achieve s...
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ARTS: Laredo Theater Guild holds ‘Frankenstein’ production in collaboration with TAMIU
30Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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ARTS: Laredo Theater Guild holds ‘Frankenstein’ production in collaboration with TAMIU

ARTS: Laredo Theater Guild holds 'Frankenstein' production in collaboration with TAMIU By George EspinozaBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 Laredo Theater Guild International held its Frankenstein production for Fall 2023 at TAMIU’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts theater. Director Marco Gonzalez brought his take on the classic Mary Shelley Frankenstein story on Oct. 6 to 8 and 12 to 15. Neto Gonzalez | BridgeLaredo Theater Guild International actors practice during a "Frankenstein" dress rehearsal on Oct. 3 in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts theater. Pictured at left, Dr. Frankenstein portrayed by Oscar O. Peña interacts with the Female Creature portrayed by Zoe Benavides. “This fall slot is part of our Class-on-Stage series,” Gonzalez ...
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CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium
21Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium

CAMPUS: Director offers educational experience for community at Planetarium By Cristian CordovaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 During the Fall 2023 semester the TAMIU Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium offers several educational videos, mostly featuring STEM-related themes. Texas A&M International University’s Planetarium works like a dome where anyone can go inside, simulating the sky, space or different educational themes. The topics back on Sept.15 included “A Starry Tale” and “Extreme Planets” and more by the end of the month. Later, on Oct. 14, a solar eclipse event was scheduled for the community but the weather didn’t cooperate. One focus of “A Starry Tale” is the early mythology associated with some constellations about zodiacs. This tale includes l...
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CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities
20Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Health, News, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities

CAMPUS: TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences set to expand degree plans, facilities By Isabella M. GarciaBridge Contributing WriterPublished Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 With a newly allotted $4 million from Texas, TAMIU received approval to submit proposals for multiple nursing and health sciences degree programs. Along with faculty of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, developing these proposals are College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Marivic Torregosa and Health Sciences Department Chair Kyung-Shin Park. “We need to explain why we need these programs at [Texas A&M International University],” Park said. “We gotta persuade the educational board … the good thing is, we already have the budget.” Park said these plans have been in the works for a while....
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ARTS: Campus hosts clarinet, saxophone recital
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Life & Arts, On Campus

ARTS: Campus hosts clarinet, saxophone recital

ARTS: Campus hosts clarinet, saxophone recital By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 Numerous students performed a variety of pieces during TAMIU’s recent clarinet and saxophone recital. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Texas A&M International University Center for the Fine and Performing Arts hosted the recital. Carlos Andres Mounetou | BridgeUnidentified woodwind players perform during the Oct. 24 recital. Some students participated in solos, others in quartets, and all played in ensembles composed of various versions of their respective instruments. This includes alto, tenor, bari and soprano saxophones, as well as soprano, B flat and bass clarinet. Music performance major Vicente Mendoza, saxophonist, performed a contemporary piece cal...
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CAMPUS: Trailblazers transforms into Presence
16Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
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CAMPUS: Trailblazers transforms into Presence

CAMPUS: Trailblazers transforms into Presence By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerandMatteo FernandezBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 Dustdevils have a new Presence on campus this semester, as the online software of the same name replaced Trailblazers. Trailblazers, Texas A&M International University’s website for student organizations was established in 2012.  Attempts were made to reach out to Director of SOLE Nicholas Hudson and Assistant Director Abigail Fernandez; however, neither were available for comment. Graphic Design Coordinator Alicia Huerta offered to clear up any confusion or misconception about the transition. Miriam Salinas| Bridge Photo IllustrationTAMIU student Erica Peña navigates through TAMIU Presence, which replaced Tra...
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CAMPUS: TAMIU Fashion Society hosts second thrift store
9Nov By Staff/GuestNo Comments
Features, On Campus

CAMPUS: TAMIU Fashion Society hosts second thrift store

CAMPUS: TAMIU Fashion Society hosts second thrift store By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 The TAMIU Fashion Society hosted its second thrift store fundraiser to support organizational activities and secure tickets to Austin Fashion Week. The thrift store took place on Sept. 12 at the Student Center Rotunda and featured a wide array of clothing options, each priced at $10 or less. The garments were sourced from multiple origins, including personal items contributed by Fashion Society members and donations from the Texas A&M International University community. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeThe TAMIU Fashion Society poses for a group shot on Sept. 12 in the Student Center. The event attracted numerous students who perused the clothing, e...
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