The problem with marriage is commitment. At least that’s what my mother says. At fourteen years old, I can honestly say I’ve seen it all. By all, I mean marital problems. I’m probably one in a million kids whose parents are divorced, but in this 21st century, divorce is all […]

For those that didn’t know her She was stronger than the seaShe loved with all her heart and gave willingly. For those that didn’t know her Know this… She had many names. To some she was FaTo others PetraTo my grandfather she was simply—Mama.Those of us that called her Mannie, […]

Ethan There he sits, alone at the table. The room is filled with an unfamiliar silence. Tears stream down his face as he reminisces about her unfading beauty. The chair directly across from him was once occupied by a woman with a heart of gold, the only woman worthy of […]

On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, TAMIU’s Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall set the evening for enchantment, elegance, and sophistication. The concert was hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Laredo, Gateway Rotary Club, Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Instituto Cultural Mexico Laredo. The Cuarteto included Balbi Cotter […]

CERES is a Contemporary Dance company formed by its artistic director Alicia Ledezma in 2002, where various dancers of both cities of the border and different places have arrived to be part of such peculiar group. Ceres actually counts with 6 dancers accompanied by its staff for the production of […]

A cold and rainy morning did not keep students from enjoying hot coffee and homemade delights at the Cafe Du Monde, hosted by the Division of International Programs. This particular event enabled both international and study abroad students to share their experiences with TAMIU. An endless array of photographs, great […]

The Colonial city of Zacatecas, filled with its beautiful architecture, rich with history, religion, and culture, is located in Mexico’s north-central region, 378 miles northwest of Mexico City, 283 miles southwest of Monterrey, and 197 miles north of Guadalajara. Ana Solis, senior Communication major at TAMIU, had the opportunity to […]

It’s the beginning of yet another school year and Pepito walks up the stairs two to three steps at a time, almost skipping like a giddy school girl, with a smile for ear to ear, all while whistling The Super Mario theme song and holding his new house keys (dorm […]

For I am more than words on a paper ~ more than letters placed together ~ I am a man’s pouring soul ~ and I only know ~ how his heart truly tows ~ his love for you is why I came to be ~ his love for you gave […]

The pen moves effortlessly across the paperRomance stories spill from her hand likean angel pouring rain from heaven She is no longer in chargeHer hand takes over,writing beautiful words creating imagesin her mind far beyond anyone’s comprehension She writes stories of love, passion andromance, portraying a life of paradise.Her stories […]