Roman Polanski is a Polish–French film director, producer, and actor who was born August 18, 1933. He was convicted of having sexual intercourse with a 13 year old girl by the name of Stephanie Geimer on March 1977. After numerous trial cases, Polanski fled the country the day of his final sentence, causing controversy on the case and […]
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Turn It Up for Autism
It was a music-filled night over at Old Number 2 Cafe and Grill this Friday, February 25, 2011. The event that inspired all this music was “Turn it Up for Autism” hosted by the Autism Intervention Center at Texas A&M International University. Janet Sanchez-Enriquez played […]
Spring Break Travel Tips
Spring Break is right around the corner, and The Bridge would like to offer students some helpful tips for making the most of the break. When it comes to choosing where to go, students have almost unlimited travel possibilities. Most prefer tropical or beach vacation areas where the sun’s hot […]
Spring Break Tips
Not everyone can afford or has the time to travel during Spring Break. For those students who are staying home, The Bridge has some quick ideas for a fun vacation at home. Even on a tight budget, a few friends and some pooled money can make any of the following […]
Festival Heats Up Town
This 2011 Jalapeño Festival had Laredo’s crowd waiting with excitement and anticipation to witness the 26 contestants competing for one thousand dollars in cash for the person eating the most jalapeños in fifteen minutes at the city’s El Metro Park and Ride grounds at 8:30 P.M. Sponsored by Stripes, O’ […]
Lose 20 Pounds in Only 2 Weeks!
What if I told you that you could lose 20 pounds in only 2 weeks by taking this fantastic diet supplement just three times a day? There are only a few side effects that aren’t mentioned on the label such as, a racing heartbeat, nausea, abdominal bloating, headache, anxiety, […]
Getting Your Sunshine’s Worth
Vitamin D is a vitamin necessary for life in humans. Deficiencies in this vitamin are very common and exist largely in the United States. This deficiency is found in every age group and can cause several health risks and diseases. The most prevalent deficiency for Vitamin D is […]
A Scholarly Cafe: “Wisdom in a Cup”
Neighborhood cafés are not one of Laredo’s fortes, yet there is an exception. Just recently, Scholars Caffe Barista opened its doors to the public with a very sophisticated yet educational flair. Upon entering, the overall ambiance was very welcoming, whether you were with company or alone. And, if you ever […]
Mayan Culture Prevails at the Taste of Laredo
The well-known, once a year event known as the Taste of Laredo has the whole town waiting in anticipation with one thing in mind: Who will be this year’s winner? As part of the WBCA agenda, this year’s event took place on Feb 8, 2011 at the LEC arena, where […]
Scholars Caffe Barista: “Widsom in a Cup”
Neighborhood cafés are not one of Laredo’s fortes, yet there is an exception. Just recently, Scholars Caffe Barista opened its doors to the public with a very sophisticated yet educational flair. Upon entering, the overall ambiance was very welcoming, whether you were with company or alone. And if you ever […]