We all grew up listening to our mothers, grandmothers and aunts talking about telenovelas, or Mexican soap operas, but as the years went by there weren’t many of us from the younger generations that were really interested in telenovelas. On a more personal note, to me they always seemed to […]
Opinion
Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball 2011
On March 15, 2011 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, I got to experience a performance by the one and only Lady Gaga. This was a life changing concert and not only did she sing her songs, but she took the entire audience on a theatrical journey. Her […]
Bullying: Victim or Culprit?
Bullying is a form of abuse that a countless number of people encounter. Normally, we think of children when the term bullying is referred to, but even a growing number of adults are falling victim to this. It is a way to exert a persons’, or groups’ influence, or power, […]
Dorm Room Warrior’s Cookbook
Hello friends. I am here today to show you the secrets and wonders of poverty. That’s right, kids, poverty. Being a college student is tough as it is and living on your own even more. So what are the secrets of poverty, you ask? All will be explained in […]
Breaking Unspoken Rules
Of all the unnatural situations I find myself in I choose to continue one I already practice so to speak. I have the habit of telling women how nice their breasts are. Mind you I do not peruse women based on this action, even in that moment. That would be […]
The Comm Column
As part of my journalism class, I get to choose my weekly assignments for The Bridge. In the past I have mostly written news stories; however, it seems as if it is the right time to change stories. This week, I open up about my perspective of having to write […]
Frenemies
The term frenemy, is a mixture of the word friend and enemy. Its definition refers to one person being a rival, being disguised as a friend, or a friend who is often a rival for competing against you for alternate reasons. Most people tend to confuse enemies with frenemies, thinking […]
Guide to Being Financially Savvy
Students at Texas A&M International University anxiously wait for one particular day every semester. What day you ask? Refund day of course! A day when those who receive financial aid or take out loans get a little something to put back into their wallets. While most will have the urge […]
The attraction of new traditions
Throughout the two and a half years I have been here at TAMIU, I have noticed that students have gradually become more spirited and this year was not the exception. This year a new tradition, Spirit Week, was created for students by students. The Bridge had the opportunity to chat […]
Holidays
Finally, those endless nights and stress of research papers and finals are over. It is about time to enjoy an approximately one month and a week vacation known as Christmas Break. I believe this break to be very relaxing after all those nights of papers and readings. However, some people […]