Life & Arts

Life & Arts

Still Reaching for the Stars

It was a day of celebration at Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium, located on the campus of Texas A&M International University, as they celebrated 9 years since its opening in 2005. The celebration began at 11 am in the morning on April 12th which they had dance performances, games, snacks, and […]

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Student Government Association Venezuela Awareness Campaign

Texas A&M International University offers various opportunities for studying abroad, from traveling to China, Japan, Europe, Africa, Mexico and South America, but events surrounding Venezuela have affected some international students and TAMIU students. Student Government Associations and International Students have come together to show support by creating an awareness campaign […]

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TAMIU STUDENT EXHIBITS AT ROCKPORT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Websters Dictionary defines Art as “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.” Texas A&M International University offers Art Majors with a great opportunity to expand and exhibit their artwork and the professors encourage the students to exhibit in […]

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Theater is Back at Texas A&M International University!

Texas A&M International University kicks off its spring theater season by presenting the play 12 Angry Jurors written by Reginald Rose. 12 Angry Jurors will be performed at the TAMIU Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre on Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m. through, […]

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A Rock Revolution in Laredo

The power trio isn’t a new concept in rock music. From Cream to Rush to Nirvana, a three-man group has dominated the landscape of rock music and innovated in ways not seen before. In Laredo, one such group is also working to bring a music revolution to their hometown, but […]

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La ZUMBA Buena

El martes, 18 de febrero The Bridge converso con la instructora de ZUMBA Roxana Correa Yzquierdo, conocida por la comunidad estudiantil como Roxie. ZUMBA, una combinación de ejercicio aeróbico y cardio,se ha convertido en uno de los pasatiempos favoritos de los estudiantes de Texas A&M International University. Debido a la […]

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Behind the Scenes of the TEDxYouth@Laredo Conference

Saturday, January 25th, 2014 marked a monumental day in Laredo’s history. The Guerra Reception Hall hosted the first ever TEDxYouth@Laredo conference, brings forth the likes of Congressman Joaquin Castro, as well as countless talented locals. The importance of hosting an independent TED event is not something that should be overlooked. […]

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A Passion for English

Waltzing into the campus Starbucks, Megan Nieto, a refreshing young professor-to-be, beams and giggles as she recalls her first experience as an instructor, “When I was an SI leader (Supplemental Instructor) a professor had me lecture his students on the Harlem Renaissance poets; I was so nervous! But once I […]

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Ana Lu Ramirez: Profile of an Artist

  Thursday October 3, 2013 was a day held as an expose of on-campus artists. AutMus Fest, coordinated by Aramark Marketing Specialist, Enrique Botello, was an event held in the Dusty’s Diner with the purpose of promoting AutMus Fest. The sound of amplifier feedback and guitar strumming was accompanied by […]

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From Tip Toes to Pink Floyd

  TAMIU students and a collection of proud family members were treated to a display of dance performances meant to wrap up the Fall 2013 season on Friday, November 15th at the Center of Fine and Performing Arts. The 2013 Fall Dance Concert was a collection of around 130 students […]