Hello friends. I am here today to show you the secrets and wonders of poverty. That’s right, kids, poverty. Being a college student is tough as it is and living on your own even more. So what are the secrets of poverty, you ask? All will be explained in […]
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Graduation Situation
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but according to the Registrar’s office, the deadline to submit the May graduation application was February 3rd. Not all TAMIU students may have been aware of it, and some students have mixed feelings about the graduation process. Some students feel that graduation […]
A Near Death Experience
While driving on a rainy night, my car began to spin out of control and the thought of death was very clear to me. Time slowed down, everything turned silent, and I saw images of certain parts of my life. I also recall clearly having moments of reflection, of wishing […]
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 -Sadatin 1981. The government tried to suppress the protests from gaining additional momentum by arresting hundreds of people as well as […]
The Occurence That Shaped History
The controversy which originated in Three Rivers, Texas led to the portrayal of The Longoria Affairwhich was screened on Feb. 8, 2010. The screening was held at the Texas A&M International University‘sStudent Center Theater among students and members of the community. John Valadez, the filmmaker behind The Longoria Affair, was […]
Graduation Debunked
In a recent article, some students shared their feelings and lack of knowledge concerning the graduation process. Hopefully, the following explanation of the process, and the changes in store for it, are helpful. According to Oscar Reyna, a member of the Office of the University Registrar, the process begins […]
Refund Day
It’s that day of the semester that every student anxiously awaits with a level of excitement probably second only to that of graduation day– it’s refund day. Some students splurge, others save. After a student’s tuition and all fees have been paid off, the remaining money is transferred to the […]
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 […]
Local Artist Creates Buzz in Local Café
Picture a Victorian style building housing a lot more than just memories of times gone by. As you open the door to this place, warmth and homeliness seem to overcome the senses as you step inside. This place is Caffe Dolce, and not only does it offer delicious pastries, soothing […]
An Association for World Culture
The world is filled with great universities, but there is only one university which is filled with the best of this world. Texas A&M International University is known for something very special and every student knows about it, but some haven’t paid much attention to it. We are a unique […]