The College of Education (COED) was glad to acknowledge the achievements of 30 graduates who excelled in their academic studies this past Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. The ceremony took place at 5:30 in the evening with Dr. Jennifer Coronado as the designated reader. […]
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New pre-med advisor has big plans for upcoming semester
The College of Arts and Sciences Biology department is proud to introduce Dr. Kameron Jorgensen as the new pre-med advisor. With her charismatic approach and her knowledge of pre-medical qualifications and standards, Dr. Jorgensen is excelling in her new position. With a hopeful mindset for the future of pre-med students, […]
Book trades Facebook group creates new outlets
The latest craze circling Texas A&M International University students is not found on campus but none other than on Facebook. The TAMIU Book Trades is what Dustdevils are raving about. The online group page can be found on Facebook, but you have to be invited by a member of the […]
Mayor Hopefuls Go Back to School
Thanks to Texas A&M International’s Student Government Association (SGA), students on campus were able to sit in on a special Mayoral debate held on October 23rd in the Student Center Ballroom that evening at 8pm. Mayoral candidates participating in the debate included Guadalupe Botello, Roland S Herrera, Jose Durantes Jr, […]
Master of Arts in Communication Now Offered at TAMIU
Texas A&M International University is now offering a Master of Arts degree and students are eligible to enroll as early as Spring 2015. The new program was recently passed by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and comes from the approval of the Texas A&M University System. The good news […]
Crudeza bring fresh new life to classic rock
(Reed, Hernandez, and Moon at the Crudeza practice space) Consisting of lead guitarist, George Moon (real name Jorge Luna), rhythm guitarist James Reed, drummer Rene Hernandez, and bassist Sergio Loera, Crudeza have been gaining a lot of notoriety in the Laredo music scene for their spot-on classic rock cover songs. […]
Laredo Elects New Mayor
On November 6, 2014, Webb County voters cast their votes in the general elections for 2014. Included in the ballot were some local offices, including several Laredo Council seats, City Mayor, and County Judge. The candidates for City Mayor was large with seven persons vying for the position. The candidates […]
State Election Roundup
The Blue Texas that the Democratic Party claimed was possible in the 2014 midterm elections failed to materialize at the polling booth in this year’s races as Republicans once again swept the Texas’ 15 statewide races. The night saw big wins from Republicans John Cornyn (US Senator) , Greg Abbott […]
Tuition and Fees
Last year, The Bridge reported on the changes that occurred with the student tuition and fees that went into effect for the academic year that began this Fall Semester. What was included were some fee increases, combining of other certain fees, and an elimination of one fee. Recently, during a […]
State of the art Alamo Drafthouse movie theater coming to Laredo this Spring
After years of rumors and speculation, it seems as that the dream of having an Alamo Drafthouse in Laredo is now officially going to become reality. Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas, in association with franchise partner BACH Holdings announced earlier this Summer that they will be opening the popular movie-dinner venue this […]