Eyes on TAMIU is a feature highlighting the campus’s diversity. Name: Andres MarinAge: 21Major: Management Info. Systems Why did you choose to pursue an education at Texas A&M International?”I chose TAMIU because it was close to home and close to my family. It’s a good place to get your degree […]
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Writing Center staff reacts to Hollywood writers’ strike
So many people have heard of the widespread writers’ strike, but do they actually know what the strike is all about? The Writers Guild of America is a labor union made up of writers who write TV shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, and provide content for other media technology. […]
Possession results in three evictions from U. Village
The University Village, which houses upperclassmen and graduates, recently enforced its zero tolerance policy by evicting three students found in possession of narcotics. According to the Laredo Morning Times, one of the students caught with drugs last semester was an athlete.Resident TAMIU Police Department Lieutenant Romy Garza and Village Housing […]
Student employee enjoys working on campus
Eyes on TAMIU is a feature highlighting the campus’s diversity. Name: Gabriela RagaDepartment: Killam Library-CirculationPosition: Student Employee Why did you decide to attend TAMIU?”I chose TAMIU because it was close to home. Since I was fresh out of high school, TAMIU seemed like a good start.” Name an embarrassing moment?”When […]
Writer who traveled Rio Grande to visit campus
The Rio Grande may seem lifeless and devoid of surprises. However, one man was determined to explore the mysterious river that runs in our backyard and find something delightful in doing it. Keith Bowden traveled for two months, starting from El Paso, on mountain bike, canoe, and raft all the […]
Chilling out on campus
Dustdevils lose against Lincoln U.
After a tough win over Newman University, the men’s basketball team lost against Lincoln University 71-62 on Saturday, Feb. 2.Tip-off occurred at 2 p.m., and Dustdevil Chris Swan hit the first jumper of the game for a quick 2-0 lead over the Blue Tigers.However, Lincoln responded with a 6-0 run […]
Softball begins spring season with high hopes
The most recent addition to the school’s athletic program is softball, and head coach Lee Dobbins has high expectations.”My experience is the top quality that will lead a first-year program,” said Dobbins.Dobbins received a Bachelor’s in Communication from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville before gaining 15 years of experience. […]
Alumni share their experiences in the real world
Recently, three graduates discussed their lives and careers after graduation. Each pursued a different degree, and now they are teachers at different schools.Roberto Gonzalez, 24, started college in fall 2001. He majored in business administration and graduated in May 2006.”I felt confident and secure after graduation because I now had […]
Students react to athletic, rec fee
Athletic Fee ResultsFor: 213Against: 447 Rec Sports Fee ResultsFor: 221Against: 440 Source: Albert Chavez, One-Card Office——Students had a lot say about the atheletic and recreational sports fee prior to voting. Some saw the advantages of increasing fees while others opjected to the proposal.”You can only raise fees so much before […]