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Omar E. Zapata March 1, 2021

Today Cut Out and Collage The Student Union will host a how-to session on collages by lecturer...

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Role of climate change in recent storm

Sol Garcia March 1, 2021

Sol Garcia | THE RIDER Many people online speculated climate change had caused the recent winter storm...

On Feb. 20, an individual was denied a vaccine at the Edinburg vaccination site for not having a Social Security number. However, the Texas Department of State Health Services does not require immigration status or proof of residency for vaccination. In response to this, the university has made an effort to reach out to those individuals who were denied a vaccine and has partnered with La Unión Del Pueblo Entero to create a statement. Photo Courtesy Patrick Gonzales

UTRGV wrongly denies vaccines to undocumented persons

Alejandra Yañez March 1, 2021

Alejandra Yañez | THE RIDER The father of a UTRGV alum was denied the COVID-19 vaccine Feb....

From paper to law The 87th Texas Legislative Session began Jan. 12 and will end May 31. During the session, the House and the Senate will discuss proposed bills and resolutions, amendments to the Texas Constitution and state budget allocations. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider

The 87th Texas Legislative Session began Jan. 12 and will end May 31. During the session, the House and the Senate will discuss proposed bills and resolutions, amendments to the Texas Constitution and state budget allocations. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider

From paper to law

Jacqueline Peraza March 1, 2021

How the Legislature works Jacqueline Peraza | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Every odd-numbered year, the Texas Legislature meets for 140...

Texas storms and the environment Whitehouse.gov

Texas storms and the environment

Sol Garcia March 1, 2021

Signs of Change: Second in a Series Sol Garcia | THE RIDER Since his first days in...

New School of Medicine building approved by Regents David J. Beck, chairman of the Facilities Planning and Construction Committee, presents items for approval by the University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday. The board approved funding for a School of Medicine building on the Brownsville campus. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE WEBCAST OF THE FEB. 25 UT SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

David J. Beck, chairman of the Facilities Planning and Construction Committee, presents items for approval by the University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday. The board approved funding for a School of Medicine building on the Brownsville campus. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE WEBCAST OF THE FEB. 25 UT SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

New School of Medicine building approved by Regents

Jacqueline Peraza February 26, 2021

Jacqueline Peraza | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Thursday morning, the University of Texas System Board of Regents approved funding for...

FESTIBA 2021 “Pedazos de Ayer” by Angela Scardigno, coordinator of Media Design and Communication at the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts, is one of the virtual exhibits presented in this year’s FESTIBA event. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE UTRGV CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN ARTS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS WEBSITE

“Pedazos de Ayer” by Angela Scardigno, coordinator of Media Design and Communication at the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts, is one of the virtual exhibits presented in this year’s FESTIBA event. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE UTRGV CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN ARTS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS WEBSITE

FESTIBA 2021

Jamejdra Holverstott February 26, 2021

Finding comfort through creative action Jamejdra Holverstott | THE RIDER The Festival of International Books and Art...

Adjustments after winter storms Classes were canceled Feb. 15 to 19 due to temperatures of 25 degrees and below. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photos

Adjustments after winter storms

Valeria Henderson February 26, 2021

Valeria Henderson | THE RIDER In light of the February winter storms in Texas, the UTRGV community...

SGA eligibility rules up for vote by student body The Student Government Association votes on the Eligibility Requirement Bill, which would change the minimum credit hour requirements for current and new SGA members, during its Feb. 12 meeting via Zoom. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY SOL GARCIA DURING THE FEB. 12 SGA MEETING VIA ZOOM