Feb.18 was an extreme and fun-filled day for Texas A&M International University REC Sports as they hosted the launch of their new and intense class, Bodypump! “Bodypump is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best […]

I was in desperate need of a job and not just any job, but one that would add color to my resume, provide me with the skills necessary to get my foot in the door, and one that was convenient for me in terms of transportation. In search of a […]

Home Sweet Home I have always live on Lucille Street. This is the street I learned how to play hopscotch on. This is the street I fell off my first bike on. And this is the street I have learned to appreciate the last fifteen years of my life on. […]

Imagine spending a day under the shadows of immense skyscrapers. Imagine going on top of the world’s tallest tower, or taking a road trip to the nearest attraction. Imagine sipping an espresso at the best coffee shop in town and riding around subways and taxis. Sounds like a day in […]

For the past seven weeks, Kim Jongok, also known as Geni and Hong Youngjoo, also known as Jane have spent time in both Laredo and Austin, Texas observing American school systems. Geni and Jane are originally from South Korea and stayed in Laredo with their host family, Dr. Irma Cantu, […]

Visiting developed places can educate a student, but visiting developing countries educates the spirit. This past December, Texas A&M International University freshmen enjoyed the holidays at temperatures up to 90F while learning and vacationing in Ghana, Africa. Fifteen freshmen, along with two chaperons, were selected through the “Reading the Globe” […]

Student Government Association in alliance with Political Science Association will be hosting a series of political debates at Texas A&M International University. The first debate takes place Friday, February 12 at 6:30p.m. at the Student Center Theater. The debate will spotlight candidates running for County Judge. Danny Valdez (incumbent), Louis […]

One-hundred and six instructors visited Texas A&M International University on Nov. 14 as part of the South Texas Writing Project Fall Conference. Instructors from Laredo and United Independent School District, Laredo Community College as well as TAMIU attended the STWP Fall Conference in an effort to enhance their classroom success. […]

In the many things that our Mexican culture offers, the art of dance is among one of the most beautiful. The traditional dances of Mexico, better known as ballet folklórico, capture the essence and grace of the culture that we like to call home. TAMIU’s Ballet Folklórico has worked hard […]

It’s approximately 12:45 a.m., Thursday night, or shall I say Friday morning when I leave my dorm to return a Netflix movie I had rented from Wal-Mart two days before. My roommate decided he’d be so kind as to lend me his very small, 2006 gold Alero being that my […]