An Evening with Consequences Part I The night that changed everything was March 18, 2006. I just had finished my shift at a local hotel. As I entered my car, my friend and co-worker, Juan Carlos, called me and asked if I was interested in going to Agave Azul. I […]
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‘A Long way Gone’ author set for TAMIU visit
Hailed by Publishers Weekly as an author that “goes beyond even the best journalistic efforts in revealing the life and mind of a child abducted into the horrors of warfare,” Ishmael Beah surpasses all literary expectations in “A Long Way Gone.” Beah will be on campus Friday, October 9, 2009 […]
TAMIU growing right before our eyes
We are growing by leaps and bounds! No, it’s not what you think. The population at Texas A&M International University is not munching out big time at the Dusty Diner. The enrollment numbers are up 9.6% at the university. The official numbers are in for fall, and the student population […]
Roomate rage
They say a true friend will never leave your side, will never judge you when you confide in them. Well, I have had my share of “best friends” and I beg to differ. What is a best friend anyway? Is it someone who buys you things? Someone you can always […]
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle: Be Green or be out
As the days go by, it seems that global warming is becoming a bigger issue. Sure, it can’t compare to economic crisis our nation’s facing, or the H1N1 flu that poses a huge threat. But, it is something that is challenging us. So, what are we doing about it? We’re […]
PR class conducts survey
Dr. Lynda Brown’s public relations class surveyed over 700 students on Tuesday as part of a project to promote The Bridge. The class’s research team surveyed both students and faculty in an effort to uncover the reasons why people read, or do not read the campus newspaper. Research team leader, […]
Nazario recounts odyssey
The Pulitzer Prize winning author of one of the most read and acclaimed non-fiction stories of the past six years, Sonia Nazario, recently visited our campus to share her experiences in the Laredos in 2000 and 2003 working visits. Nazario expressed her thrill to be here and to meet once […]
Trio extendes helping hand
If you’re first-generation, low-income, or a student dealing with disabilities and you enjoy all-expenses paid traveling, with over $35,000 in grants this year, TRiO Student Support Services has plenty to offer you. “The whole idea behind TRIO is for students to succeed and graduate with the best GPA possible, hence […]
New Professor Spotlight – Penny Vlagopoulos
There are many new faces on campus this semester; one of them is Dr. Penny Vlagopoulos. This Boston native, who works as a visiting professor for the English Literature department, spent the last twelve years calling New York her home. Despite the change, she has quickly taken to the TAMIU […]
Fun , food and freebies in store at writing event
TTo honor the significance of writing in our community, Texas A&M International University’s Writing Center and the First Year Writing Program will host its very own National Day on Writing event on Tuesday, Oct. 20. “Write On TAMIU” writing field day event, highlighting writers and their writings, will take place […]