The Alpha chapter of Delta Psi Alpha suffered the loss of one of its members, Ryanne “Aria” Mace, at the Northern Illinois University shooting on Feb 14. Thirty people attended a candlelight vigil held in Mace’s honor the next day. TAMIU’s Delta Psi Alpha president, Jacqueline Gonzalez, explained the coed […]
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Editor shares…stories about life and death
Recently, several students and a couple of faculty members (recent and former) passed away in less than a year. The university community has lost Angel A. Guerrero (student), Ana Maria Ramirez (former student), Eric Ivan Tavares (TAMIU Bridge Program student), Dr. Alfredo F. Supervielle (former faculty), and Dr. Joseph H. […]
Editor says…voice your opinion in 2008
Happy New Year! Welcome back to the start of a new semester.More than likely, most of us made a New Year’s resolution to better our lives. For some, it may be losing the extra ten pounds gained from eating tamales over the Christmas holidays. For others (like me), it may […]
Juno earns bragging rights
If you want to laugh, cry, and be surprised, then Juno is the movie to watch. This film centers on 16-year old Juno (Ellen Page from X-Men 3), who becomes pregnant by her high school friend (Micheal Ceral, who starred in Super Bad).As the film progresses, Juno searches for parents […]
Up-and-coming band Smoking Toads plays first show
Located on Austin’s Red River Street, Room 710 has given many up-and-coming local bands the opportunity to rock their souls out. On Jan. 27, the Smoking Toads took their turn and debuted. Consisting of Ann (vocals, guitar), Phil (bass), and Tyler (drums), the Smoking Toads played a staggering rock show. […]
Two Thumbs Up on F-ingTwo Thumbs Up on F-ing
When the weekend comes around, where can a person in Laredo go for an awesome time? That great time can be found at the new and improved F-Bar, now known as the F-Ultra Lounge, located at 5517 McPherson, Suite 7.”Are you F-ing tonight?” is the bar’s catchy slogan.Blending the old […]
Grammy winner jams out with students
Music enthusiasts came together to listen to the soulful music of Poncho Sanchez, a Grammy Award winner and conga percussionist, at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts on Friday, Jan. 25.An excited crowd filled the room despite the dreary weather, as Sanchez, 56, performed with university music students.”It’s […]
New coach plans to take Dustdevils to the next level
The second baseball season started with a new head coach on board: Mickey Callaway.Having played baseball since he was six years old, Callaway went on to play at Ole Miss University for three years.Afterwards, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed him professionally in the 7th round of the 1996 draft.”I […]
Students divide over athletic, rec fee results
More than a month after students voted on fee increases, the university announced none of the proposals passed. According to the press release on the university’s Web site, 213 favored the $2 athletics fee while 447 were against it. Similarly, 221 supported the $1 recreational fee increase, and 440 rejected […]
Keck and faculty sound off on performance
#8220;We have had many very candid constructive dialogues between faculty and administration in the last few months,” stated Dr. Thomas Mitchell, Faculty Senate president for 2007-2008.Last April, the faculty evaluated the university administration on various issues, such as administrator’s concern for student welfare, effective communication with faculty, and other aspects.”We […]