In lieu of Student Government Awareness week, SGA dedicated several days to spotlight student Haiti Relief efforts. During Tuesday’s Hotdogs for Haiti event, SGA members set up tables during lunch hours, and for each donation, regardless the amount, students were given a hotdog. The hotdogs had been provided by Aramark, […]
Other News
Accident raises concern
Many questions regarding campus safety remain unanswered after a police report was filed in early February for an auto-pedestrian accident. Since the case investigation is ongoing, officials handling the incident refused to elaborate on the circumstances that led to the accident. Know the Facts Thomas Smith, Texas A&M International University […]
Violent Universe premiers at Planetarium
In a dazzling display of sound and images, Texas A&M International University ushers in a new show at the planetarium entitled, Violent Universe: Catastrophes of the Cosmos. The show opened, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. to an enthusiastic crowd which was followed by an encore performance at 6 p.m. Violent […]
Recordando lo que es ser mexicano en Laredo
No hay manera de negar que Laredo es una ciudad con gran influencia mexicana. No sólo es común escuchar español en todos los lugares que frecuentamos, sino que la mayoría de nosotros venimos de México, o podemos decir que nuestros padres, abuelos, bisabuelos o tatarabuelos venían del vecino país. Pero […]
Five artists explore color and place
Flowing watercolors, intricate ceramic and figurative works engaged students and community members alike at Texas A&M International University’s “Color and Place-Five Explorations” art exhibit Thursday, Jan. 29. Dr. Ray Keck, President of the university, was present to welcome guests, “I’m so thrilled because the people of Texas built this gorgeous […]
Escritura con luz
Hay visión y empresas como “Escritura con luz” que abre puentes hacia una consolidación de estudiantes de diferentes disiciplinas. -Patricia González Una exhibición de fotografías, poemas y microcuentos se llevó a cabo en el vestíbulo del Edificio de Bellas Artes de la Universidad Texas A & M Internacional. El acto […]
The iPad Arrives….
As many of you have heard or probably seen flashing on televisions around America. Apple Inc. has released their new flagship product a Tablet PC appropriately titled the iPad.The iPad not only shocked critics but left everyone in amazement when it was discovered that the iPad runs on an Apple […]
Cheerleaders prepare for WBCA Parade
The 112th Washington’s Birthday Celebration parade is here once again. Founded in 1898, the celebration is one of the largest in the United States with over 200,000 attendees from all over the state. This thirty-day party on the border is filled with many festivities including: a carnival, pageantry, parades, fireworks, […]
STWP Hosts Writing Conference
One-hundred and six instructors visited TAMIU on November 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. STWP Co-Director Daniela […]
TAMIU voters take note
For those looking to vote during the primary elections, the last day to register is edging near.Feb. 1 is the deadline to register for the March 2nd ballot.Current reports show, despite the registration deadline being less than two weeks away, fewer than 100,000 Webb County residents registered.Just a friendly reminder: […]