Other News

Uncategorized

TAMIU’S Rising Basketball Star

Ryan McLucas, Texas A&M International University’s rising basketball star, was named this year’s Most Valued Player in the men’s basketball team. We all think very well of this young player and value the recognition he has brought to our university. We thank all the rest of the TAMIU Athletic Department […]

Uncategorized

A New Store with New Possibilities

Do you remember Aeropostale? That small store at Mall Del Norte? Well in case you’ve forgotten, I am here to remind you that Aeropostale is a clothing store, which specializes in selling American Lifestyle Apparel. The store located in our city of Laredo, Texas, is under construction; the remodel is for […]

Life & Arts

First Tech Challenge:

On March 26, 2011 Texas A&M International University hosted the first annual First Tech Challenge. This competition was designed for those who want to compete head to head using, a sports model. Teams of up to 10 students were responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in […]

Uncategorized

Twin Shadow Secret Show

As you all may know now I’m all about the Twin Shadow!  This band is going to be a big deal later this year.  I was able to get into this secret show and covered the full show via my phone exclusively for the TAMIU Bridge.  You won’t find these […]

Opinion

Lifestyle

Correct me if I’m wrong but we as young adults in our 20s love to have a good time.  Some of us like to dance.  Some of us like to drink.  Most of us like to do drugs.  I’ve got very quick pointers on passing a drug test with […]

Opinion

Behind La Reina del Sur

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 […]

Uncategorized

Treated Like a Felon

On Thursday March 24, 2011, I was involved in a very minor accident. However, this involved a school bus. Lucky for me no one was hurt or put in any serious danger. Yet, so many officials were called it was as if there was a four car pile-up. So many […]

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 […]

Life & Arts

SXSW Files: Protection of Content

As the emergence of different platforms continues to facilitate the way people distribute and expose their content, there is an increasing need to know the legal issues and laws involved. During SXSW, attendance goers had the opportunity to choose from numerous panels. Among these panels offered to independent filmmakers, members […]

Uncategorized

App Crazy

Aisles full of exhibitors were found at the 2011 SXSW Trade Show.  For four days, the trade show presented attendees with the opportunity to view the latest on technological innovations. Among the different products included Star Wars USB’s and iPhone external battery cases.  Yet, there was a main emphasis on […]