Author: Jose Medina
For the future of education
It’s sad to think there is a shortage in the career that makes it all happen. Educators are the ones who teach our future doctors, nurses, firefighters, scientists, you name them. A big part of[more...]
A historic hatching
Endangered species hatches at Gladys Porter Zoo In an Aug. 17 news release, the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville announced the hatching of six endangered Mangshan pit vipers. It is now one of only three[more...]
A much-needed break
It’s crazy how we are about to hit the two-year mark of this worldwide pandemic. When I first heard about COVID-19, I chose to not think much of it, and now we can’t go a[more...]
Club Spotlight: CyberSecurity Club
Name: CyberSecurity Club Established: 2020 Mission: The mission of the CyberSecurity Club is to help raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. President Pedro Garcia said it aims to facilitate a stronger relationship between students[more...]
Cheers to 21!
I have to admit, turning 21 sounded awesome a few years ago. I have no doubt that my 15-year-old self would consider me “cool” right about now, but to be completely honest, I’m just trying[more...]
Fiestas Patrias 2021
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9/11 flag commemoration
The 9/11 commemoration took place Tuesday on the Edinburg campus and Wednesday in Brownsville. Another ceremony took place last Thursday on the Harlingen campus. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photos Computer science sophomore Mauricio Berriochoa places a[more...]
Seeing the light in the darkness
Roxanna Miranda | THE RIDER It is no doubt this year has been hectic, and it has brought out the worst and the best in many of us. I knew college was supposed to be[more...]
Recognizing women
[caption id="attachment_24231" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] Deepa Acharya, a disaster studies international graduate student and research assistant, gives a speech earlier today after receiving this year’s Outstanding International Female Student award and a $1,000 scholarship during the[more...]
Plant it up
[caption id="attachment_23459" align="aligncenter" width="1100"] UTRGV Facilities Planning & Operations employees Jacob Busse (center) and Henry Pineda (right) plant palm trees Jan. 27 at the Student Union on the Brownsville campus. Also shown is UTRGV Facilities[more...]
