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 […]
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Financial Aid Scams
It is common for students to begin receiving letters about financial aid and scholarships as they begin their courses here at TAMIU, but many of them should be wary of scams. Many students receive these offers through the mail, especially around the month of January. This mass mailing […]
Tenderloin Mixtape
Tenderloin Mixtape A Giant Dog – Oh Miserable Me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQkUbTAaEs8 Crystal Castles – Suffocation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbdQW0xDtX4 Geneva Jacuzzi – Greek Ambassador http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O0cOL9bOsA Major Lazer – Can’t Stop Now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz3lK5SUdc8 M.I.A. – Galang http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCL1RpgYxRM Flying Lotus – Massage Situation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oUx6wGCekM MGMT – Song for Dan Treacy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP7r7bRgBzg The Black Ryder – Sweet Come Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbLjM2NloaI Telepathe – In Your Line http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCJ1aEgQREY The Arcade Fire – Sprawl II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH_7_XRfTMs […]
TAMIU Exclusive! La Mata’s Demo
La Mata has been gracing us with their talents for quite some time, only to move us some more with their bright ambient sounds and their cumbia beats right from the heart of Laredo. With Sergio’s guitar styling haunting us in every song coinciding with Gaby’s vocalization and acoustic […]
Our Loss is Heaven’s Gain
On Monday, February 7, 2011, we faced a terrible tragedy. Violet Reyes, a 21 year old nursing student, passed away. It is a tragedy to have lost someone so young on our campus. However, though the pain is great and the sadness is overwhelming, we must press on and move […]
Academic Probation Changes
Staying on track at TAMIU can be a challenge, especially when rules and policies change. To help keep students up to date, here is one change that students should know about. A new rule was put into effect concerning academic probation. When students’ GPAs fall below a 2.0, they are […]
New Study Rooms at TAMIU
Well here they are, the new study rooms at Texas A&M International University. It was quite the wait, but it was worth it. New study rooms are finally available and ready to be used in the Killam Library. Not only are there new study rooms, but more study tables in […]
Chillin Hard
Chillin Hard Mixtape Glass Candy – Geto Boys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJwEwiWizfQ) Washed Out – Feel It Around (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ebZt_plw0) Gang Gang Dance – Vacuum (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2oGWzOaIJs) Ulrich Schnauss – Medusa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ0P7nEh3c0) Geneva Jacuzzi – Love Caboose (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2NQByp791c) Passion Pit – Sleepyhead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0RvPYRRRbE) Velvet Acid Christ – Slut (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCDrWtWpXPc) Matthew Dear – Pom Pom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMxVUrYcrOY) […]
Change in Egypt
For eighteen days, protests against then President, Hosni Mubarak, were evident in Egypt. Mubarak had been in power for approximately thirty years, after the assassination of President Anwar el -Sadat in 1981. The government tried to suppress the protests from gaining additional momentum by arresting hundreds of people as well […]
Teens for Jeans
Aeropostale, a popular clothing company, is participating in its annual “Teens for Jeans” charity. The “Teens for Jeans” charity asks teenagers, Aeropostale’s target audience, to donate their gently worn jeans to help out other teenagers in need. As a show of thanks, the company issues out 25% off of a […]