Following the recent murderous events on the campus of Virginia Tech University, local students, faculty and administrative staff reacted by expressing shock and regret at the unfortunate events while left pondering what such events may mean for the future of security and higher education in America. In a prepared statement […]

Students, faculty, and guests gathered on April 13th to be part and witness the installation of a new biological honor society, the Beta Beta Beta Nu Kappa Chapter, as well as its members. “Almost every week we have something new and exciting at TAMIU and Beta Beta Beta is one […]

McCain faces big hurdles for 08: Can he survive a pro-war position? From day one of his campaign for the Republican nomination John McCain was marketed as the all-American war hero. The Arizona Senator certainly had an interesting life story equivalent with that of a living legend. McCain has gained […]

A sizeable turnout greeted Dr. Judith Warner, associate professor of Sociology, as she presented her latest research findings on the subject of immigration policy and its implicit effects on women. Part of the Food for Thought: Women and Gender Studies Brown Bag Lecture Series, the lecture, held on March 28, […]

(U-WIRE) – I grew up differently than others around me. I was home-schooled until college, lived on a farm and have brothers that, if I hang around them often enough, people will consider my children. Weird was just a part of life in my home. By choice, I wear hand-me-downs […]

April 18 was Day of Silence. For those unfamiliar with this day, it is an important event for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) individuals and friends. Day of Silence represents the coming together of GLBT students from all over the country to remember the victims of harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. […]

Life is an ever-changing wonder. We change for many reasons with or without the helping (meddling) hand of the outside world. I have changed a lot since my arrival to the Gateway City. It is important to know this before you read the rest of my opinion article: “I am […]

(U-WIRE) – With the threats of flooding, wildfires, mass extinctions and massive crop failures, it’s easy to forget that global warming could actually benefit certain people. Take Canada and Russia for instance. Both countries have a similar climate that can be generally characterized as “freezing balls.” In the major metropolitan […]

(U-WIRE) – Five out of nine Supreme Court justices think you (meaning a pregnant woman) should die if it means saving a baby. The Bush-stacked Supreme Court proved to the nation last week that its ideologies were more important than a woman’s health, with a ruling that basically places important […]

Metal/Hardcore Revolutionist if you will, Bangladesh out of Austin, Texas is all about bringing it up in your face loud and hard. The five members consist of Jay Childress (Vocals), John Deleon (Lead Guitar), Jay Puente (Bass), Shaun Tenberg (Guitar), and Mike Amaya (Drums). In mid April, Bangladesh came down […]