Editor’s Note: Several names have been withheld and/or changed. Students have recently re-grouped to stand against a tired school issue as old as the basics that are taught between these walls, and it goes by the name of homosexual harassment. It’s a safe assumption to say everyone knows someone who […]
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TAMIU student dilemma
May is almost here, and millions of students across the country are about to graduate venture into today’s chaotic job market. In the midst of an economic crisis, millions of Americans are losing their jobs. Each day that passes, people are finding it difficult to make a better life for […]
Letter to the Editor: Compassion, alive and well at TAMIU
We have all seen people fall or have an unlikely mishap right in front of our eyes, and yes, we have all laughed. Websites like YouTube.com have endless offerings of those unfortunate, yet hilarious, embarrassing moments. Various television shows feature funny, outrageous, and sometimes shamelessly rehearsed video clips. Undoubtedly, as […]
Student reflects on visiting Poland
Dear Dr. Keck, I would like to begin by telling you how much having this opportunity has changed the way I look at not only at the world but also at myself. From the moment I heard last year’s “Reading The Globe” ambassador speak about traveling to Poland during her […]
Rules of engagement
Any political science major will probably tell you that, maybe more than in any other field of study on campus, poli. sci. classes frequently encourage healthy debate on given issues. It makes sense, as political beliefs tend to vary in any sizable group and discussion is a hallmark of the […]
Student Government elections taking shape
Editor’s Note: All reported dates are based on the Student Government election packet. At the time of this writing, there are unconfirmed reports that some dates may change. For the latest information, contact the Office of Student Activities at 326-2280 or Student Center 226. The close of an academic year […]
Kappa Delta Chi Pres. Esquivel discusses anniversary
Twenty-two years ago four, young, Hispanic women met at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and felt a need for fellowship and leadership development opportunities for Latinas. On April 6, 1981, Cynthia Garza-Fleitman, Nellie Flores-Ledesma, Irene Montoy and Melissa Montoya founded Kappa Delta Chi, familiarly known as KD Chi. In […]
Proud to be an American
There come times in your life when you’re made to confront something you hoped, perhaps, to avoid-something so uncomfortable, or intimidating, that you wish you could just postpone altogether. About a year ago, one of those moments came to me.Sentiment against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan had been a […]
Unsolved mysteries at TAMIU
Have you ever watched Unsolved Mysteries? It’s a bit old, but I fully confess to being a loyal fan; everyone enjoys a good story about the unknown once in awhile. That said, I’ve come to realize I have unanswered questions about some cool and silly occurrences that have happened on […]
Paradox Revealed showcases students’ talent
#8220;I like the direction of the entire show; I think it’s very exciting!” said Georgina Castillo of Paradox Revealed, the newest exhibit featured in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Gallery. Students, community members, and faculty attending the reception on April 2 shared Castillo’s sentiment about Paradox Revealed-a judged […]