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- [UTRGV falls to Texas Southern in first home game](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-falls-to-texas-southern-in-first-home-game/)
- [Senior Column](https://utrgvpulse.com/senior-column/) - hese photos/graphics were inspired by the Y2K aesthetic. The first one was designed to have a scrapbook feel with the folded texture and random placement of elements. The style that is worn by Destiny Patlan, a UTRGV health science sophomore, in the pink graphic has influences of fashion from the summers of the early 2000’s.
- [10 years of victory](https://utrgvpulse.com/10-years-of-victory/) - UTRGV celebrated its 10-year anniversary celebration Thursday with one of the biggest events held by the university bringing bands, rides and activities to Vaqueros. The event was put together by student activities. Raul Leal, program coordinator for Student Activities, said the 10 year anniversary is a big accomplishment for the institution. “This event is our
- [Sending Off “The UTRGV’s Kings” to the Final Four](https://utrgvpulse.com/sending-off-the-utrgvs-kings-to-the-final-four/) - Photos by America Salazar With three national championships over the last five years, the UTRGV Chess Team is off to compete for an additional title. In celebration of the accomplishment, UTRGV hosted a send-off on Tuesday in the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. The event served as an opportunity for students to play
- [US Government Shutdown Continues](https://utrgvpulse.com/u-s-government-shutdown-continues/) - Republicans and Democrats failed to end the U.S. government shutdown for the seventh time on Thursday afternoon. Republicans and Democrats failed to end the U.S. government shutdown for the seventh time on Thursday afternoon.
- [Countdown to career opportunities begins](https://utrgvpulse.com/countdown-to-career-opportunities-begins/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is strengthening their relationship with employer partners such as The Tourism and Hospitality Department at SpaceX, giving Vaqueros an inside to future career opportunities. On Aug. 20, 18 UTRGV students attended a tour of the Starbase facilities as part of a collaboration between UTRGV’s College of Business and
- [Vaqueros land spot in Southland Conference Tournament](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-land-spot-in-southland-conference-tournament/) - With the UTRGV baseball team’s victory tonight, it now has secured a spot in the Southland Conference Tournament after a 10-inning game against the Cardinals.
- [If you don’t like it, just beat it](https://utrgvpulse.com/if-you-dont-like-it-just-beat-it/) - The anticipated biopic of Michael Jackson, “Michael,” has received conflicting reviews regarding accuracy, but is the movie really that serious? As the movie opened with “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” I was instantly transformed into his life and was on the edge of my seat. It wasn't until after the movie I realized people weren't impacted
- [Moments you might miss ](https://utrgvpulse.com/moments-you-might-miss/) - Sometimes we’re too busy in our own world that we forget we share the planet with many other creatures, but one of the most fascinating species of all are birds. According to Bird Life International there are over 11,000 different kinds of birds worldwide. I decided to slow down, listen to their songs and find
- [UTRGV Children's Theater workshop is back in motion after 6 years](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-childrens-theater-workshop-is-back-in-motion-after-6-years/) - The UTRGV Theater Department performed Dorothy and Friends in Oz. Friday as part of a children’s theater workshop. The performance took place in the Albert L. Jeffers Theater in the Edinburg Liberal Arts South. Brian Warren, a UTRGV professor in the Theater Department, said, the performance is a final exam of sorts. “It is part On Friday, the UTRGV Theater Department performed Dorothy and Friends in Oz. The performance took place in the Albert L. Jeffers Theater in the Edinburg Liberal Arts South building.
- [Study for finals … check?](https://utrgvpulse.com/study-for-finals-check/) - Studying for finals is definitely not easy work, but UTRGV has resources available for Vaqueros to start preparing for the final weeks of the Spring 2026 semester. Ready for finals? Every semester Vaqueros encounter the challenge of getting ready for finals. According to Natalia Sandoval, a UTRGV manufacturing and industrial engineering sophomore, “It gets harder Studying for finals is definitely not easy work, but UTRGV has resources available for Vaqueros to start preparing for the final weeks of the Spring 2026 semester.
- [Dysphoria for Euphoria](https://utrgvpulse.com/dysphoria-for-euphoria/) - Euphoria has been a staple in pop culture since its first season, but with the five-year time jump, actors missing and controversies; it doesn't feel as euphoric as it used to. Season three premiered April 12, and with two episodes out, the plots are ubiquitous. One pivotal character to Rue’s journey such as her sister,
- [Huzzah! Knight Out at UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/huzzah-knight-out-at-utrgv/) - Hear ye, hear ye! Vaqueros donned the attire of the Renaissance era to attend the “Knight Out Renaissance Fair” Tuesday at the UTRGV chapel lawn on the Edinburg campus. The event hosted by the UTRGV Campus Activities Board had earth tones, silver headpieces and flowy gowns seen throughout the event, making fairytales come to life. UTRGV Campus Activities Board hosted Knight Out Renaissance Fair on the Edinburg campus.
- [Former TXST professor fights for free speech at UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/former-txst-professor-fights-for-free-speech-at-utrgv/) - Former Texas State University Professor Tom Alter made a stop at UTRGV to share his experience after being terminated from the San Marcos university. Alter visited the Edinburg campus as part of his “The Fight For Free Speech with Dr. Tom Alter” tour. The circuit started after Alter was fired Sept. 10, 2025 from his Tom Alter speaks at UTRGV about free speech after being fired from Texas State University.
- [Author Sandra Cisneros talks about book censorship](https://utrgvpulse.com/author-sandra-cisneros-talks-about-book-censors/) - Author Sandra Cisneros visited UTRGV Tuesday to speak about current political censorship in literature across the United States and how she hopes to fight against it. The event was hosted by Puentes: Cultural Wealth Student Success program, the Mexican American Studies and Creative Writing in the UTRGV engineering building in Edinburg and included a reception On April 14th The event Sandra Cisneros Sin Censura | uncensored took place in the UTRGV Edinburgh engineering building. Author Sandra Cisneros spoke about her work and the importance of being uncensored.
- [Vaqueros hit it out of the park](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-hit-it-out-of-the-park/)
- [A Spoonful of Spice & Culture](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-spoonful-of-spice-culture/) - In Brownsville, a family run restaurant named Sasi’s Thai explores the tasteful and unique culture of Thai food. Owners Sasivimol and Lee Laidig created Sasi’s Thai because she wanted to open up a business and share her passion of cooking homemade meals from her culture. “My wife’s name is Sasivimol, but when we came to
- [Baila esta cumbia con UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/baila-esta-cumbia-con-utrgv/) - UTRGV Student Union hosted Vaqueros Cumbia Fest Wednesday, which brought Edinburg-based students to visit the Brownsville campus for the first time and gave them a reason to visit campus for something other than class. Aleyda Cantu, an education freshman, said events celebrating Hispanic culture aren’t as common on the Edinburg campus. “I think Edinburg should UTRGV Student Union hosted Vaqueros Cumbia Fest on the Brownsville campus.
- [Seniors present artistry at exhibition](https://utrgvpulse.com/seniors-present-artistry-at-exhibition/)
- [UTRGV explores borderlands through writer’s workshop](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-explores-borderlands-through-writers-workshop/) - The UTRGV Edinburg library hosted the “Borderland Poetics Writing Workshop & Reading” April 7, where author Raquel Gutiérrez presented her work to students. During the workshop, Gutierrez had the opportunity to deliver writing prompts for attendees. Borderland Poetics is a collaboration between the UTRGV Center of the Borderlands and the Department of Creative Writing. Carolina The UTRGV Edinburg library hosted the “Borderland Poetics Writing Workshop & Reading” April 7, where author Raquel Gutiérrez presented her work to students.
- [Vaqueros spa day](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-spa-day/) - UTRGV University Recreation Spring Into Wellness event
- [Spring into wellness with UREC](https://utrgvpulse.com/spring-into-wellness-with-urec/) - The University Recreation Center at Brownsville will offer Vaqueros an afternoon showcasing wellness activities starting noon Wednesday. According to Gilberto Lopez, program coordinator of the University Recreation Center in Brownsville, Spring into Wellness is their annual health fair hosted for students to take advantage of what the BUREKhas to offer and promote wellness. This time, UTRGV Recreation Center at Brownsville will offer chair massages, hairstylists and free food during the Spring into Wellness event Wednesday.
- [Brownsville hosts Vaqueros football scrimmage](https://utrgvpulse.com/brownsville-hosts-vaqueros-football-scrimmage/) - The UTRGV Vaqueros played their second-ever spring game today at Sams Memorial Stadium in Brownsville with a score of 14-7. Within seconds of the starting whistle white team player Fabian Garcia RB R-Fr scored the first touchdown. Brysen Gardner K R-So scored the extra point. The Vaqueros remained with the same score throughout the second
- [Brownsville mayor discusses campus improvements](https://utrgvpulse.com/brownsville-mayor-discusses-campus-improvements/) - Mayor John Cowen announced the potential purchase of land to expand UTRGV and reduce travel from Brownsville to Edinburg during the State of the City address.
- [From Nest to Sea](https://utrgvpulse.com/from-nest-to-sea/) - As summer is approaching, it is important to take care of marine life like turtles who are vulnerable in this coming season. At South Padre Island, a nonprofit organization called the Sea Turtle Inc. focuses on helping wounded turtles and educating Rio Grande Valley residents on keeping the species safe. Wendy Knight, chief executive officer
- [Preserve memory through vinyl](https://utrgvpulse.com/preserve-memory-through-vinyl/) - Depósito: “El Nopalito” in McAllen hosted Record Fest” where record vendors from across the Rio Grande Valley came together to celebrate local music.
- [Vaqueros fall short against RiverHawks](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-fall-short-against-riverhawks/) - The Vaqueros baseball team dropped a game (17-9) Thursday in the first of three games against the Northeastern State University RiverHawks. Their slump follows their loss on Monday, March 31, against the Rice University Owls. This is the Vaqueros 16th loss, bringing their overall record for the season to 14-16. Head Coach Derek Matlock was
- [UTRGV discusses the ban of Plato’s ‘The Symposium’](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-discusses-the-ban-of-platos-the-symposium/) - The UTRGV student-led organization Phil and Sophie’s, a philosophy group, held a public discussion at the Caffeine Library on March 26, to discuss the banning of Plato’s “The Symposium” at Texas A&M University. “The Symposium” is a philosophical text that explores sex, gender, and the understanding of knowledge through the dialogue of a gathering of
- [Small businesses, big outcomes](https://utrgvpulse.com/small-businesses-big-outcomes/) - Having a small business while getting a degree can be hard but not impossible and some Vaqueros are the proof of it. The names behind the business Marlen Ayala, a UTRGV american sign language and interpretation sophomore is the owner of Crafted Moments, a personalizing gifts business, and co-owner of Christopher Munoz Photography. Ayala shared
- [UTRGV host bilingual spelling bee](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-host-bilingual-spelling-bee/) - UTRGV’s Center for Bilingual Learning and Innovation (CBLI) is hosting the “Torneo de Ortografía”, a competition where students have the chance to show their biliteracy skills in Spanish. According to the Director of CBLI, Christian Zúñiga, the overall purpose of the spelling bee is to help students build their confidence in Spanish. “This was a
- [Japanese, Vietnamese restaurant ready to serve diversity in the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/japanese-vietnamese-restaurant-ready-to-serve-diversity-in-the-rgv/) - The Rio Grande Valley is mostly known for their Mexican food, however many new cafés and restaurants are serving more diverse cultural flavors for the public to try. In Brownsville, a Vietnamese café and a Japanese ramen restaurant are bringing in more diversity with their culture and aspiration in having citizens try something new and
- [Milton Marathon](https://utrgvpulse.com/milton-marathon/) - The Milton marathon was held on Mar. 11, at the Charles and Dorothy Clark Art Gallery located in the center of Edinburg Liberal Arts Building South. The Milton Marathon consists of an all day reading of John Milton's Poem “Paradise Lost.” It was hosted by Dr. Andrew Fleck, a professor for English studies in the
- [Unplug to Reconnect](https://utrgvpulse.com/unplug-to-reconnect/) - A UTRGV student organization and clinical therapist provided tips and techniques for mental health awareness.
- [Vaqueros say aloha to a safe Spring Break](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-say-aloha-to-a-safe-spring-break/) - With spring break around the corner the University has taken initiative to promote a safe vacation for students. On Tuesday at the Music and Science Learning Center Courtyard on the Brownsville campus UTRGV Students Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) hosted a Spring Break Lu’au to ensure students stay safe. “We are trying to connect students with
- [A Women's Resilience](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-womens-resilience/) - March may not only be the month to celebrate women, but can also be a time to understand their struggles and success of living under a patriarchal society. Throughout history, the public has seen, read and experienced the hardships and accomplishments of being a woman. A military veteran and a UTRGV Mexican American professor shared
- [Hidalgo, Cameron County voters make their choice](https://utrgvpulse.com/hidalgo-and-cameron-county-choose-representativestexas-primary-elections-results/) - Unofficial results show voters from Cameron and Hidalgo counties chose their Republican and Democratic nominees for the 15th and 34th congressional district, with more than 121,000 ballots cast. As of 11:47 p.m., unofficial results showed 48,451 of 237,794 registered voters cast a Republican or Democratic ballot for the March 3 Primary Election. As of 11:49 Unofficial results show voters from Cameron and Hidalgo counties chose their Republican and Democratic nominees for the 15th and 34th congressional district, with more than 121,000 ballots cast. As of 11:47 p.m., unofficial results showed 48,451 of 237,794 registered voters cast a Republican or Democratic ballot for the March 3 Primary Election. As of 11:49
- [Viva Charreada](https://utrgvpulse.com/viva-charreada/) - For the 10th consecutive year, UTRGV hosted the annual “Charreada” event as a celebration to the “Charro days” festival. Organized by Student Activities in the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the “Charreada” was held Wednesday on the Brownsville campus at the Student Union lawn. Vaqueros were able to get in the “charro” mood and enjoy music,
- [Vaquero Voters](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaquero-voters/) - Since it is too late to register to vote, it is up to registered voters to fulfill their civic duty and vote for their local representatives. On March 3, residents will be voting for the United States Senator, representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, commissioners, judges, justices, and other officials. Not only will members of
- [The Vaquero way of filing taxes](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-vaquero-way-of-filing-taxes/) - Vaqueros don’t need to worry about the stress of taxes thanks to the help of UTRGV and the non-profit organization United Way who partnered during this tax season to help people make the process of filing taxes easier. “My Free Taxes” is a website provided by United Way, an organization that focuses their work on
- [Vaqueros wrangle up the Cardinals ](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-wrangle-up-the-cardinals/)
- [Power the Brain to Move the Body](https://utrgvpulse.com/power-the-brain-to-move-the-body/) - While weight loss and a built physique are often the main goals of working out, UTRGV students and a professor share why the mental benefits are just as important. UTRGV psychology Professor Rizza Bermio-Gonzalez said the mind and body are connected. “A lot of time we think of strategies to help our physical body and
- [Chancellor talks affordability, Brownsville campus concerns](https://utrgvpulse.com/chancellor-talks-affordability-brownsville-campus-concerns/) - Editor’s note: Pulse magazine interviewed John Zerwas Tuesday to discuss his reflection of his visit to UTRGV. This story has been updated to include the chancellor’s interview. Updated at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 UT System Chancellor John Zerwas addresses Brownsville campus improvements, college affordability through the Promise Plus Program and university goals. Zerwas said UTRGV Editor’s note: Pulse magazine interviewed John Zerwas Tuesday to discuss his reflection of his visit to UTRGV. This story has been updated to include the chancellor’s interview. Updated at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 UT System Chancellor John Zerwas addresses Brownsville campus improvements, college affordability through the Promise Plus Program and university goals. Zerwas said UTRGV
- [Vaqueros defeat alumni in inaugural game](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-defeat-alumni-in-inaugural-game/) - The Vaqueros baseball team swung themselves a win Saturday in their inaugural game against UTRGV alumni. The game featured 29 former players of the baseball team coming together to play a friendly game.1,386 fans were in attendance to show their support for both teams, with all proceeds benefiting the baseball program through the Vaqueros Athletic
- [Students chill out at Union Unplugged ](https://utrgvpulse.com/students-chill-out-at-union-unplugged/)
- [UTRGV protest against ICE](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-protest-against-ice/) - The community of UTRGV spoke out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Monday on the Edinburg and Brownsville campus by leading a “Be the hero walkout.” The walkout, co-organized by Austin Garza, education freshman and Diego Alejo, a UTRGV student gathered students and staff to stand out for immigrants being affected by ICE. Brownsville Gigi,
- [Personality Quiz: What Kind Of Energy Drink Are You?](https://utrgvpulse.com/personality-quiz-what-kind-of-energy-drink-are-you/)
- [Grasp Knowledge at the Root](https://utrgvpulse.com/grasp-knowledge-at-the-root/) - The 956 Radical Library in Brownsville is a “project” that encourages people to gather together for a few hours to soak in the knowledge of reading banned books and gardening. Co-founders Nansi Guevara and Xandra Trevino both disagreed on the idea of certain states banning books and censorship. They reached out to the Texas Book
- [Vaqueros model to success](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-model-to-success/) - UTRGV’s Career Center hosted the Runway to Success: Success Ready fashion show Monday afternoon at PlainsCapital Bank El Gran Salón on the Brownsville campus to inform students about the university’s Career Closet. The fashion show featured two segments with business casual and business professional attire. Students and faculty walked the runway modeling slacks, suits, button-ups
- [Walking on Orange](https://utrgvpulse.com/walking-on-orange/) - In preparation of UTRGV’s annual Dye Hard Orange Walk/Run, the University Recreation Center started Orange Out Walks Jan. 9 on the Edinburg and Brownsville campus. Faculty and staff gathered at the Brownsville Student Union and the Edinburg Bronc Trail to walk around the campuses and wore Vaquero swag given by the UREC. Orange Out Walks
- [Vaqueros Guide to a Successful Semester](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-guide-to-a-successful-semester/) - As the school year begins, incoming and returning students may need a refresher on how to achieve a successful spring semester. Some students might struggle with procrastination or time management while others struggle with balancing life and school. Maria Alvarez, computer science senior, said committing to studying is the hardest part. Her key to having As the school year begins, incoming and returning students may need a refresher on how to achieve a successful spring semester. Some students might struggle with procrastination or time management while others struggle with balancing life and school. Maria Alvarez, computer science senior, said committing to studying is the hardest part. Her key to having
- [Free-time o’clock](https://utrgvpulse.com/free-time-oclock/) - Whether you’re a freshman or a returning student, the start of a semester can be stressful–so how can Vaqueros find time for themselves? UTRGV students have access to the Counseling Center services paid for by tuition. The Counseling Center includes individual, couples and group therapy where students can talk about issues such as depression and
- [“Advanced Intro to Oversentimentality”](https://utrgvpulse.com/advanced-intro-to-oversentimentality/) - "Community" is a sitcom that prided itself in its sharp wit and meta humor, resulting in a cult following which I have been obsessed with during my college years. The show follows seven community college students in a study group formed by Jeff Winger and inadvertently Abed Nadir. Jeff is a cocky ladies man, with "Community" is a sitcom that prided itself in its sharp wit and meta humor, resulting in a cult following which I have been obsessed with during my college years. The show follows seven community college students in a study group formed by Jeff Winger and inadvertently Abed Nadir. Jeff is a cocky ladies man, with
- [UTRGV police officer shares details of car fire in Brownsville](https://utrgvpulse.com/car-caught-in-flames-on-campus/) - A UTRGV staff member's vehicle caught on fire around 11:30 a.m. Monday on the Brownsville campus. UTRGV police officer Marco Huerta was the first on the scene and said there were no injuries or major property damage. “The only total loss, of course, was the vehicle that caught on fire and there was minor damage A UTRGV staff member's vehicle caught on fire around 11:30 a.m. Monday on the Brownsville campus. UTRGV police officer Marco Huerta was the first on the scene and said there were no injuries or major property damage. “The only total loss, of course, was the vehicle that caught on fire and there was minor damage
- [Unwind before finals](https://utrgvpulse.com/unwind-before-finals/) - Photo series by Logan Huizar & Eduardo Rodriguez
- [A journey into outer space](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-journey-into-outer-space/)
- [Local coffee shop promotes poetry](https://utrgvpulse.com/local-coffee-shop-promotes-poetry/) - The Caffeine Library in Edinburg hosted its monthly poetry open mic on Nov. 18, where community members came together to celebrate literacy and performance. The shop opened on Sept. 30 and doubles as a coffee house and bookstore with a wide variety of titles to select from. Jaime Montelongo, co-owner of The Caffeine Library, said
- [Vaqueros end season in triumph](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-end-season-in-triumph/) - Julian Salazar | Pulse The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Football Team ended their inaugural season with a win of 33-14 on Saturday against the East Texas A&M Lions. The Vaqueros ended their season on a high note, leaving with an overall record of 9-3 and remaining undefeated at home 7-0. The UTRGV Vaqueros Julian Salazar | Pulse The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Football Team ended their inaugural season with a win of 33-14 on Saturday against the East Texas A&M Lions. The Vaqueros ended their season on a high note, leaving with an overall record of 9-3 and remaining undefeated at home 7-0. The UTRGV Vaqueros
- [Vaqueros Dominate Knights in Home Opener](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-dominate-knights-in-home-opener/) - The Vaqueros showed up and dominated the Southwestern Adventist Knights 110-53 in their home opener Monday night to improve UTRGV’s overall record to 2-2. Monday’s game marked the second win of the season for UTRGV after returning from three road games. UTRGV had multiple players scoring in the double digits Monday night. The Vaqueros dominated
- [How a tower connected two cities](https://utrgvpulse.com/how-a-tower-connected-two-cities/) - As The Texas Southmost College and University of Brownsville water tower continues demolition, UTRGV staff shares how the tower was used as a communication platform across the U.S.- Mexico border. In the early 2000s UTB/TSC Office of Distance Education used the tower to deliver English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to Technológica de Matamoros
- [Mayor Ochoa  to move Edinburg forward](https://utrgvpulse.com/mayor-ochoa-to-move-edinburg-forward/) - Newly appointed City of Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa promised economic growth and improved infrastructure during tonight’s swearing-in ceremony held in the Arts, Culture, and Events Center in Edinburg. Ochoa said flooding in the city can be faced by forging new levels of regional collaboration and ensuring that devastating impacts of storms are mitigated. “We must
- [Hungry for relief](https://utrgvpulse.com/hungry-for-relief/) - U.S. Government cuts SNAP benefits
- [Vaqueros beat Colonels, remain undefeated at home](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-beat-colonels-remain-undefeated-at-home/)
- [In memory of the missed](https://utrgvpulse.com/in-memory-of-the-missed/) - The Intersectional Feminist Student Organization at UTRGV held a memorial named Missing In The Border, honoring individuals near the U.S.-Mexican border who have been deemed missing. Cindy Ruiz, president of IFSO and criminal justice junior, said she believes the reason behind individuals disappearing can be a result of femicide, which is the murdering or trafficking
- [Texas Special Election Day: What to know](https://utrgvpulse.com/texas-special-election-day-what-to-know/) - Texans to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution From property taxes to parental rights to education and research, voters have a chance to decide the fate of 17 proposed constitutions amendments during Election Day today. UTRGV is hosting two polling locations, one in the ESTAC lounge in Edinburg and one in the
- [Have a spooky safe Halloween](https://utrgvpulse.com/have-a-spooky-safe-halloween/) - Friday marks the start of Halloweekend, a holiday filled with parties, candies and drinks that might seem harmless, but beware of the danger they may bring. Be wary of what you consume When it comes to Halloweekend parties, Yarida Ortega, a UTRGV interdisciplinary studies junior, said she has been aware of the scary things that
- [This Class is Out of this World!](https://utrgvpulse.com/this-class-is-out-of-this-world/) - Otherworldly Arguments is a course deep diving into the research and theory of fringe scientific communities, which deal with theories and subject matter closer to the paranormal than established reality. As the class involves the supernatural, it is the job of the students to rationalize how information about it is presented to the general public.
- [Vaqueros overpower Islanders to keep winning streak alive](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-overpower-islanders-to-keep-winning-streak-alive/) - The Vaqueros continue their nine time winning streak with a win of 3-1 tonight against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders. Thursday's win marks UTRGV’s longest consecutive wins since 2022 and adds to their overall record of 15-7 for the season. The Islanders swept the showdown last year which put a stop on a winning streak – The Vaqueros continue their nine time winning streak with a win of 3-1 tonight against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders. Thursday's win marks UTRGV’s longest consecutive wins since 2022 and adds to their overall record of 15-7 for the season. The Islanders swept the showdown last year which put a stop on a winning streak
- [Vaqueros bleed orange](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-bleed-orange/) - Football Game recap The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros won themselves another game (56-28) Saturday against the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals. The Vaqueros victory follows their loss on Saturday, Oct. 18, against the Lamar University Cardinals. This is the Vaqueros fourth game in the Southland Conference (SLC) and have a record of Football Game recap The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros won themselves another game (56-28) Saturday against the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals. The Vaqueros victory follows their loss on Saturday, Oct. 18, against the Lamar University Cardinals. This is the Vaqueros fourth game in the Southland Conference (SLC) and have a record of Football Game recap The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros won themselves another game (56-28) Saturday against the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals. The Vaqueros victory follows their loss on Saturday, Oct. 18, against the Lamar University Cardinals. This is the Vaqueros fourth game in the Southland Conference (SLC) and have a record of
- [Firing Up the Vaquero Spirit](https://utrgvpulse.com/firing-up-the-vaquero-spirit/) - –
- [Fur our pet friends](https://utrgvpulse.com/fur-our-pet-friends/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Student Government Association is hosting “Fur-Raiser Frenzy” to raise money for the Yaqui Animal Rescue Tuesday afternoon in Edinburg. The fundraiser will be from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the UTRGV Ballroom. The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $500 to donate to the Yaqui Animal Rescue.
- [Block Party Kicks off Homecoming](https://utrgvpulse.com/block-party-kicks-off-homecoming/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a Homecoming Block Party Monday, on the Brownsville campus and Tuesday in Edinburg. The party celebrated UTRGV's first football Homecoming game and started new traditions that intend to bring the community on campus closer. Raul Leal, program coordinator of Student Activities at UTRGV, said, “I want students The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a Homecoming Block Party Monday, on the Brownsville campus and Tuesday in Edinburg. The party celebrated UTRGV's first football Homecoming game and started new traditions that intend to bring the community on campus closer. Raul Leal, program coordinator of Student Activities at UTRGV, said, “I want students
- [DACA recipients face possible loss of work permits](https://utrgvpulse.com/daca-recipients-face-possible-loss-of-work-permits/) - A UTRGV alumni and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient shares the struggles during the uncertainty of the possibility of work permits being removed in Texas. Texas residents who are under DACA are waiting for a judicial ruling by Andrew Hanen, a U.S. district judge for the Southern District of Texas that could result
- [Which Royals will take the crown?](https://utrgvpulse.com/which-royals-will-take-the-crown/) - Vaqueros, Tuesday is the last day to vote for UTRGV’s Royals - a Homecoming tradition that represents the university’s spirit. As UTRGV students, Vaqueros are able to cast their ballot through an email sent by Student Activities. Pulse reached out to all ten Royals candidates and as of time of publication eight candidates shared why Vaqueros, Tuesday is the last day to vote for UTRGV’s Royals - a Homecoming tradition that represents the university’s spirit. As UTRGV students, Vaqueros are able to cast their ballot through an email sent by Student Activities. Pulse reached out to all ten Royals candidates and as of time of publication eight candidates shared why
- [Brownsville vs Kings](https://utrgvpulse.com/brownsville-vs-kings/) - People from across the city of Brownsville took to the streets Saturday evening during the ‘No King’ protests—a national protest movement against U.S. President Donald Trump. The protest took place at Morrison Plaza, a popular shopping center in Brownsville that features restaurants and local businesses. The protest began at 5 p.m. and continued until the People from across the city of Brownsville took to the streets Saturday evening during the ‘No King’ protests—a national protest movement against U.S. President Donald Trump. The protest took place at Morrison Plaza, a popular shopping center in Brownsville that features restaurants and local businesses. The protest began at 5 p.m. and continued until the People from across the city of Brownsville took to the streets Saturday evening during the ‘No King’ protests—a national protest movement against U.S. President Donald Trump. The protest took place at Morrison Plaza, a popular shopping center in Brownsville that features restaurants and local businesses. The protest began at 5 p.m. and continued until the
- [A Celebration of Flavor and Creativity](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-celebration-of-flavor-and-creativity/)
- [Finding Aesthetics in Vintage Clothes](https://utrgvpulse.com/finding-aesthetics-in-vintage-clothes/) - If you’re trying to keep up with the current fashion trends seen on social media, these vintage thrift shops in McAllen will meet all of your Y2K needs.
- [Expanding the Valley’s Art Scene](https://utrgvpulse.com/expanding-the-valleys-art-scene/) - Cactus Valley Art is more than just an art store– it’s an everchanging inventory of new and used art supplies, a community library, a gallery, a rentable studio space and offers frequent workshops. On Aug. 23, the store celebrated their two year anniversary with food, drinks and live music in the backyard space, as well
- [Vaqueros explore community opportunities](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-explore-community-opportunities/) - The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Center for Student Involvement held a Volunteer Fair Tuesday on the Edinburg campus for students looking to get involved in the community. The fair was held to showcase different local nonprofit organizations that students can join to become members and volunteer in the Rio Grande Valley. Angela
- [They Keep on Swingin’](https://utrgvpulse.com/they-keep-on-swingin/) - There is a collective of local musicians who are contributing to the spirit of Jazz in the Valley. The RGV Jazz Collective is a nonprofit organization that promotes jazz music and musicians such as drummer Chris Razo and bassist Jose Carranza in the Valley. Ulysses De Leon, founder and president of the RGV Jazz Collective,
- [Vaqueros Muzzle Huskies in First Conference Win](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-muzzle-huskies-in-first-conference-win/) - The Vaqueros defense shut out the Houston Christian University Huskies in the second half of their conference matchup, leading to UTRGV’s first home conference win (27-7) Saturday at the Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium in Edinburg. Quarterback Eddie Lee Marburger led the offense with 131 passing yards, 89 rushing yards, and three total touchdowns—two rushing
- [The Curious Case of the UTRGV Holiday Card Contest](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-curious-case-of-the-utrgv-holiday-card-contest/) - The 2025 edition of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Holiday Card Contest continues the yearly tradition with a new splitting of two new distinct categories after last year’s AI-winning controversy. The Holiday Card Contest originated with Guy Bailey, president of UTRGV, bringing the tradition with him from his tenure at Texas Tech University
- [UTRGV Could Show You the World](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-could-show-you-the-world/) - The International Study Program at UTRGV held a study abroad fair Tuesday in Brownsville to show Vaqueros how they could explore different countries as a college student. Studying abroad, explained by the Assistant Director of Education Abroad, Adriana Ramirez, will expose students to not only a country’s culture but an experience that benefits their future
- [UTRGV Food Pantry mobilizes for Hunger Action Month](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-food-pantry-mobilizes-for-hunger-action-month/) - For some Vaqueros, the UTRGV Food Pantry is just another perk of student life. For others, it is the difference between a meal and sitting through class on an empty stomach. Every September, food banks across the country mark National Hunger Action Month with calls for awareness and annual food drives. In Hidalgo, Cameron and
- [Vaqueros Snap the Horns off the Rams](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-snap-the-horns-off-the-rams/) - The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros won 61-13 on Saturday, against the Texas Wesleyan Rams during their fourth game celebrating Hispanic heritage. With this win, the Vaqueros continue their streak of being undefeated 4-0. The Rams were the last National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) conference team the Vaqueros played before they
- [UTRGV Men’s Soccer Team continues losing streak](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-mens-soccer-team-continues-losing-streak/) - The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Men Soccer Team lost 0-1 in a match against the Houston Christian University Huskies in a game Wednesday night at home. The Vaqueros played offensively in the first half, managing to keep the Huskies at bay, while also blocking their two shots and providing two shots of
- [Vaqueros roar out Lions](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-roar-out-lions/) - The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros tackled its way to its third win on Saturday, Sept. 13, against Langston University Lions. The Vaqueros delivered a final score of 80-0, beating its previous record of 66-0 against Sul Ross State University. The UTRGV Vaqueros now has an undefeated record of three wins. Head
- [Man armed with two knives shot at Edinburg Stripes](https://utrgvpulse.com/man-armed-with-two-knives-shot-at-edinburg-stripes/) - A man armed with two knives was taken down by an Edinburg police officer Tuesday morning between Sugar Rd. and University Drive after attempting to enter a Stripes, against police orders. The suspect identified as 33-year old Justin Lee Garza was taken to a nearby hospital. Multiple calls were made by concerned patrons, with police A man armed with two knives was taken down by an Edinburg police officer Tuesday morning between Sugar Rd. and University Drive after attempting to enter a Stripes, against police orders. The suspect identified as 33-year old Justin Lee Garza was taken to a nearby hospital. Multiple calls were made by concerned patrons, with police
- [Marching through the new season](https://utrgvpulse.com/marching-through-the-new-season/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s new football team has brought different aspects of the university together. One of them is the UTRGV Marching Band. As part of this new atmosphere, band students have taken the call to perform as a marching band during football games. What originally was a group of 40 students The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s new football team has brought different aspects of the university together. One of them is the UTRGV Marching Band. As part of this new atmosphere, band students have taken the call to perform as a marching band during football games. What originally was a group of 40 students Marching Band
- [Greetings From the President](https://utrgvpulse.com/greetings-from-the-president/) - The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley hosted Picnic with the President Wednesday on the Edinburg campus to welcome Vaqueros to a new semester.
- [It’s just an audition, Janet!](https://utrgvpulse.com/its-just-an-audition-janet/) - UTRGV community members showed up on Thursday and Friday for the chance to embark on the spooky journey known as “The Rocky Horror Show” where actors may face oddities. Richard Edmonson, UTRGV theater professor and director of “The Rocky Horror Show,” held auditions on Thursday and Friday at the Dr. Marian Monta Studio Theatre. Actors UTRGV community members showed up on Thursday and Friday for the chance to embark on the spooky journey known as “The Rocky Horror Show” where actors may face oddities. Richard Edmonson, UTRGV theater professor and director of “The Rocky Horror Show,” held auditions on Thursday and Friday at the Dr. Marian Monta Studio Theatre. Actors
- [Go touch grass – visit Camp McAllen!](https://utrgvpulse.com/go-touch-grass-visit-camp-mcallen/) - On July 22, McAllen opened to the public a new park, Camp McAllen, with 20+ acres of outdoor adventure. “The beauty of Camp McAllen is that a lot of people in our community will no longer have to travel… four or five hours away to go up north to get a camping experience. They can
- [UTRGV stomps it out](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-stomps-it-out/) - The Stomp is one of the ways the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley helps incoming and returning students become more familiar with the university’s community and traditions. The Welcome Week event, hosted by Student Activities since UTRGV’s inception in 2015, kicks off the fall semester with activities, giveaways and organization tabling opportunities. The
- [The Valley rallies Vaqueros into historical game](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-valley-rallies-vaqueros-into-historical-game/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Football Team kicked the ball off in their inaugural game Saturday with a remarkable win against Sul Ross State University. The Vaquero Football season has been anticipated by the Rio Grande Valley since its official announcement in 2021. 12,726 fans were in attendance to witness the UTRGV Vaqueros
- [Column: college expectations vs. hometown college realities](https://utrgvpulse.com/column-college-expectations-vs-hometown-college-realities/) - My family convinced me to stay in my hometown, Brownsville, but watching “Legally Blonde” and “College Road Trip” growing up I had set expectations of what college would be like: being away from home, living in a dorm and making friends. “Legally Blonde” depicts Elle Woods navigating law school. Throughout the film, she had the
- [Farewell to Summer](https://utrgvpulse.com/farewell-to-summer/) - As summer draws to a close and another school year upon us, students at The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley are taking the time to look back on their vacations. Pulse talked to several students about how their summer vacations went, what they wish they could have done, and what the fall semester As summer draws to a close and another school year upon us, students at The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley are taking the time to look back on their vacations.
- [Myth Adventures Lives On](https://utrgvpulse.com/myth-adventures-lives-on/) - The Rio Grande Valley lost Helgi Davis, the owner of comic bookstore Myth Adventures last month. Since his passing in June, his granddaughter, Kali Martinez, has taken over as owner. Myth Adventures originally opened in the late 80s as a trading card store before Davis bought it in 1991. According to Martinez, her grandfather bought
- [The Times Herobrine was a Pop Star](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-times-herobrine-was-a-pop-star/) - Finch Cantu | Pulse One of the most interesting products of Minecraft has been the sheer magnitude and diversity of fanworks it spawned, and an aspect of fan content that I find particularly fascinating is the variety of ways the community portrays the iconic myth Herobrine. Ever since the internet was introduced to Herobrine in
- [SpaceX Starship breaks down after successful booster landing](https://utrgvpulse.com/spacex-starship-breaks-down-after-successful-booster-landing/) - During its seventh test flight at its Boca Chica site, SpaceX’s Starship successfully caught its Super Heavy booster, but lost its spacecraft during its ascent burn, according to the company. One purpose of today’s test flight was to catch the returning initial booster known as Super Heavy for a second time after having successfully done During its seventh test flight at its Boca Chica site, SpaceX’s Starship successfully caught its Super Heavy booster, but lost its spacecraft during its ascent burn, according to the company. One purpose of today’s test flight was to catch the returning initial booster known as Super Heavy for a second time after having successfully done
- [Indie Bookstore Day Reads Between the Lines](https://utrgvpulse.com/indie-bookstore-day-reads-between-the-lines/) - Anthony Tinay | PulseAnte Books and Creative Studio celebrated Independent Bookstore Day April 26 with discounts on titles and merchandise, a Horoscope Workshop hosted by Golden Mirror Fortunes, and a coffee popup by And Soon Coffee. Independent Bookstore Day is a nationwide event created by the American Booksellers Association made to highlight independent bookstores and Anthony Tinay | PulseAnte Books and Creative Studio celebrated Independent Bookstore Day April 26 with discounts on titles and merchandise, a Horoscope Workshop hosted by Golden Mirror Fortunes, and a coffee popup by And Soon Coffee. Independent Bookstore Day is a nationwide event created by the American Booksellers Association made to highlight independent bookstores and
- [COLUMN: 7 Books that Will Change Your Life ](https://utrgvpulse.com/column-7-books-that-will-change-your-life/) - Books you should read as a college student and the lessons they offer,in case you don’t have time to read them, from an English major’s perspective. For some context, there is one definitive book for almost every genre, no matter what anyone says there is a tier list of books. Books have the power to
- [Nerds, where are your supersuits?](https://utrgvpulse.com/nerds-where-are-your-supersuits/) - Anthony Tinay | Pulse Cosplayers, gamers and the entertainment-obsessed all came together last weekend for the 11th annual South Texas Comic Con (STXCC), a convention celebrating media from all corners of the pop culture landscape. STXCC is one of the biggest conventions in South Texas and a consistent performer for the McAllen Convention Center, who
- [Handling stress to reach success](https://utrgvpulse.com/handling-stress-to-reach-success/) - Gloria| Aguilar | Pulse Faculty members from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley share ways for students to help manage stress with April being Stress Awareness Month and finals week drawing near. Alcides Amados, assistant professor of psychiatry at UTRGV’s School of Medicine, explained some signs of stress are individuals being “overwhelmed” and “very Gloria| Aguilar | Pulse Faculty members from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley share ways for students to help manage stress with April being Stress Awareness Month and finals week drawing near. Alcides Amados, assistant professor of psychiatry at UTRGV’s School of Medicine, explained some signs of stress are individuals being “overwhelmed” and “very
- [Finding Love in a Vaquero Place](https://utrgvpulse.com/finding-love-in-a-vaquero-place/) - Anthony Tinay | Pulse On Sept.19, the student club Team Victoriam hosted “Fall for Me” a speed dating event designed to let students get to know each other in a friendly and casual environment. Held in the Sage room in the Student Union on the Edinburg campus, the festivities included a round of icebreaker questions
- [Civil Talks about Civil Engineering](https://utrgvpulse.com/civil-talks-about-civil-engineering/) - Finch Cantu | Pulse Three UTRGV civil engineering professors shed light on how they became civil engineers, how they feel about their careers and what their research entails. Jungseok Ho, civil engineering professor and chair of the UTRGV department of Civil Engineering His research: Ho’s research focuses on water resource management and environmental engineering, especially
- [Food for Thought at the Food Summit](https://utrgvpulse.com/food-for-thought-at-the-food-summit/) - Finch Cantu | Pulse The Institute of Ecology, Scholarship and Health (IESH) is hosting its annual “Food Summit: A Farmer, Rancher & Community Event” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Brownsville Events Center. The Food Summit, which is open to food producers, institutions and the general public, aims to bring these parties Finch Cantu | Pulse The Institute of Ecology, Scholarship and Health (IESH) is hosting its annual “Food Summit: A Farmer, Rancher & Community Event” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Brownsville Events Center. The Food Summit, which is open to food producers, institutions and the general public, aims to bring these parties
- [The Breakfast Of Marketing Champions](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-breakfast-of-marketing-champions/) - Anthony Tinay | Pulse A team of marketing students from University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley celebrated their second place honors win in the National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship (NCDMC) at a breakfast Wednesday. The NCDMC, held by Baylor University, consists of a variety of assessments aimed to challenge students' marketing skills. One such
- [Orange vs White](https://utrgvpulse.com/orange-vs-white/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley football team played their first ever spring game on Thursday at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Brownsville. The white team came out victorious defeating the orange team 17-5. Freshman Quaterback, Atzel Chavez Jr., threw for 110 yards and completed 9 of 15 passes. Chavez said it feels “surreal”
- [UTRGV’s Chess Team Wears a Tall Tower of Crowns](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgvs-chess-team-wears-a-tall-tower-of-crowns/) - Finch Cantu | Pulse After their underdog co-victory April 6 in the President’s Cup, members of UTRGV Chess reflected on their journey toward winning what is the team’s fourth national championship since 2018. The President’s Cup is a national chess championship that takes place among the top four competitors from the National Pan American Intercollegiate
- [The Call of Cuteness](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-call-of-cuteness/) - Nikole Salinas | Pulse Pulse sat down with students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to learn about the small plush and plastic toys adorning an increasing number of bags across campus. Rebecca Rodriguez, a junior in business management, Mathew Casañeda a junior in theatre design, and Alyssa Aguilar a senior in theatre
- [UTRGV Men’s Tennis triumphs over Lamar and extends win streak to 8 in a row](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-mens-tennis-triumphs-over-lamar-and-extends-win-streak-to-8-in-a-row/) - Derick Lara | Pulse The UTRGV Men’s Tennis team has emerged victorious in their last eight appearances, picking up their seventh win against Lamar on Saturday. Their win streak is the longest since 1987. The men will have the opportunity to tie that streak this coming Saturday when they take on the Corpus Christi Islanders Derick Lara | Pulse The UTRGV Men’s Tennis team has emerged victorious in their last eight appearances, picking up their seventh win against Lamar on Saturday. Their win streak is the longest since 1987. The men will have the opportunity to tie that streak this coming Saturday when they take on the Corpus Christi Islanders
- [UTRGV and City of Brownsville Sign Agreement to Boost Programming, Cut Travel](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-and-city-of-brownsville-sign-agreement-to-boost-programming-cut-travel/) - UTRGV & City of Brownsville approve a memorandum of understanding that creates a task force to improve equity between the two campuses Sam Allen | Pulse Magazine On March 18, UTRGV and the Brownsville City Commission officially approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to improve academic programming, reduce travel, promote equitable resource distribution and UTRGV & City of Brownsville approve a memorandum of understanding that creates a task force to improve equity between the two campuses Sam Allen | Pulse Magazine On March 18, UTRGV and the Brownsville City Commission officially approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to improve academic programming, reduce travel, promote equitable resource distribution and
- [Hacking Through the Hard Times](https://utrgvpulse.com/hacking-through-the-hard-times/) - The Horrors Persist But So Do YouAnthony Tinay | PulseClinical Psychology Doctoral Student Organization and Psi Chi Honor Society hosted “Hacking Hard Times,” a mental health awareness event held Thursday at University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley’s Edinburg campus, teaching healthy coping techniques through interactive activities. For Kaycee Maldonado, president of the Psi Chi The Horrors Persist But So Do YouAnthony Tinay | PulseClinical Psychology Doctoral Student Organization and Psi Chi Honor Society hosted “Hacking Hard Times,” a mental health awareness event held Thursday at University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley’s Edinburg campus, teaching healthy coping techniques through interactive activities. For Kaycee Maldonado, president of the Psi Chi The Horrors Persist But So Do YouAnthony Tinay | PulseClinical Psychology Doctoral Student Organization and Psi Chi Honor Society hosted “Hacking Hard Times,” a mental health awareness event held Thursday at University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley’s Edinburg campus, teaching healthy coping techniques through interactive activities. For Kaycee Maldonado, president of the Psi Chi
- [Vaqueros demand UTRGV give I.C.E the cold shoulder](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-demand-utrgv-give-i-c-e-the-cold-shoulder/) - Gloria Aguilar | Pulse Members of Young Democratic Socialists of America (RGV-YDSA) and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) protested against deportation and advocated to make the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus a sanctuary earlier today in Edinburg. The head spokesperson of SJP and member of RGV-YDSA, who only provided her first name Gloria Aguilar | Pulse Members of Young Democratic Socialists of America (RGV-YDSA) and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) protested against deportation and advocated to make the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus a sanctuary earlier today in Edinburg. The head spokesperson of SJP and member of RGV-YDSA, who only provided her first name Gloria Aguilar | Pulse Members of Young Democratic Socialists of America (RGV-YDSA) and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) protested against deportation and advocated to make the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus a sanctuary earlier today in Edinburg. The head spokesperson of SJP and member of RGV-YDSA, who only provided her first name
- [3 Executive Teams Race to the Top](https://utrgvpulse.com/3-executive-teams-race-to-the-top/) - Finch Cantu | Pulse Candidates in the upcoming Student Government Association elections introduced themselves and their agendas to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students at the “Meet the Candidates” events March 25 at the Main Courtyard on the Brownsville campus and March 27 at the Student Union on the Edinburg campus. According to Delma Finch Cantu | Pulse Candidates in the upcoming Student Government Association elections introduced themselves and their agendas to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students at the “Meet the Candidates” events March 25 at the Main Courtyard on the Brownsville campus and March 27 at the Student Union on the Edinburg campus. According to Delma UTRGV SGA, Politics
- [Change](https://utrgvpulse.com/change/) - By Victor Hernandez As the great Bob Dylan once said, “The times they are a-changin.” This becomes more evident when you’re an adult returning to school. At 28 years old, after dropping out 10 years ago, I made the decision to pick up where I left off and continue my academic journey.And while I’m not By Victor Hernandez As the great Bob Dylan once said, “The times they are a-changin.” This becomes more evident when you’re an adult returning to school. At 28 years old, after dropping out 10 years ago, I made the decision to pick up where I left off and continue my academic journey.And while I’m not By Victor Hernandez As the great Bob Dylan once said, “The times they are a-changin.” This becomes more evident when you’re an adult returning to school. At 28 years old, after dropping out 10 years ago, I made the decision to pick up where I left off and continue my academic journey.And while I’m not New generations
- [Dating Red Flags We All Ignored–Until We Didn’t](https://utrgvpulse.com/dating-red-flags-we-all-ignored-until-we-didnt/) - By Archana MendisLet’s be real–somewhere between falling too fast and over-romanticizing the bare minimum, we’ve all ignored a few flashing red flags in the name of love–or lust. Whether it was the guy who “wasn’t ready for a relationship” but still wanted all the perks, or the one who conveniently never had his wallet when
- [UTRGV Men’s Golf prevails in South Texas Matchplay](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-mens-golf-prevails-in-south-texas-matchplay/)
- [Behind the chords of Inhibition’s Unplugged Session](https://utrgvpulse.com/behind-the-chords-of-inhibitions-unplugged-session/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Student Union hosted Union Unplugged March 12 featuring, ‘Inhibition,’ a local band. They performed original songs as well as covers, the band members signed CDs for UTRGV students at the end of their show.
- [Riding the Wave with Spring Break Lu’au](https://utrgvpulse.com/riding-the-wave-with-spring-break-luau/) - Anthony Tinay | Pulse With Spring Break approaching, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has found a way to promote student safety while hosting a fun event for Vaqueros. The Spring Break Lu’au is an event held by UTRGV Students Rights and Responsibilities as part of the Vaquero Step Up program. Kristina Yzaguirre, UTRGV Anthony Tinay | Pulse With Spring Break approaching, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has found a way to promote student safety while hosting a fun event for Vaqueros. The Spring Break Lu’au is an event held by UTRGV Students Rights and Responsibilities as part of the Vaquero Step Up program. Kristina Yzaguirre, UTRGV Anthony Tinay | Pulse With Spring Break approaching, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has found a way to promote student safety while hosting a fun event for Vaqueros. The Spring Break Lu’au is an event held by UTRGV Students Rights and Responsibilities as part of the Vaquero Step Up program. Kristina Yzaguirre, UTRGV UTRGV, Students, Spring Break
- [“Un Recuerdo” ](https://utrgvpulse.com/un-recuerdo/) - El momento en que realizas que todo tiene su tiempo y no todo va como lo planeaste te quedas con las fotos y recuerdos de todo lo que hicieron juntos y te pones a pensar que fue lo que hiciste mal a veces no hay palabras para decirle pero hay momentos en que se puede El momento en que realizas que todo tiene su tiempo y no todo va como lo planeaste te quedas con las fotos y recuerdos de todo lo que hicieron juntos y te pones a pensar que fue lo que hiciste mal a veces no hay palabras para decirle pero hay momentos en que se puede
- [Romeo and Juliet: A Star-Crossed Production](https://utrgvpulse.com/romeo-and-juliet-a-star-crossed-production/) - Anthony Tinay | Pulse The iconic story of Romeo and Juliet has been adapted with a Valley twist by the Theatre Department at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. The timeless classic is being directed by Brian J. Warren, professor for UTRGV’s Theatre Department who chose the show out of the students’ working Anthony Tinay | Pulse The iconic story of Romeo and Juliet has been adapted with a Valley twist by the Theatre Department at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. The timeless classic is being directed by Brian J. Warren, professor for UTRGV’s Theatre Department who chose the show out of the students’ working
- [Vaqueros Gear Up for the Career Game](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-gear-up-for-the-career-game/) - Finch Cantu | Pulse Last week, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Career Center hosted the second week of its spring 2025 Career and Internship Prep Month to help students take steps toward scoring a job or internship. The events were football-themed and included workshops and information sessions, covering topics such as resume building,
- [Personality Quiz: What Kind Of Gift Are You?](https://utrgvpulse.com/personality-quiz-what-kind-of-gift-are-you/) - Christmas Gift Personality Quiz
- [FAA Seeks Public Comment on Increase in SpaceX Launches](https://utrgvpulse.com/faa-seeks-public-comment-on-increase-in-spacex-launches/) - Public reacts to agency’s revised environmental assessment The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held two public meetings last Tuesday at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville to hear from the public regarding SpaceX increasing operations this year. SpaceX seeks to increase the number of launches and landings per year up to 25 annual landings of Starship and Public reacts to agency’s revised environmental assessment The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) held two public meetings last Tuesday at the Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville to hear from the public regarding SpaceX increasing operations this year. SpaceX seeks to increase the number of launches and landings per year up to 25 annual landings of Starship and
- [Chilly yet warm welcome back ](https://utrgvpulse.com/chilly-yet-warm-welcome-back/) - Despite the cold weather, students took part in today's bash hosted by UTRGV Student Activities to welcome Vaqueros into the spring semester with s’mores, drinks and DIY activities. “These events are important for [Vaqueros] to feel like college students,” said Hilary Martinez, a UTRGV social work senior. According to Martinez, who is an intern for Despite the cold weather, students took part in today's bash hosted by UTRGV Student Activities to welcome Vaqueros into the spring semester with s’mores, drinks and DIY activities. “These events are important for [Vaqueros] to feel like college students,” said Hilary Martinez, a UTRGV social work senior. According to Martinez, who is an intern for UTRGV, Magazine, Spring
- [An Evening to Unwind](https://utrgvpulse.com/an-evening-to-unwind/) - Finch Cantu UTRGV Yoga and psychology classes Psi Chi Honor Society and the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Organization
- [Using UTRGV skills in the real world ](https://utrgvpulse.com/using-utrgv-skills-in-the-real-world/) - Students and graduates from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley give back to the community with skills they developed during their college journey at McAllen’s farmers market, ‘Amor’ this past Saturday. Margot Crocker, an early childhood education junior, uses her familiarity and experiences to sell hand painted greeting cards on her time off. While Students and graduates from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley give back to the community with skills they developed during their college journey at McAllen’s farmers market, ‘Amor’ this past Saturday. Margot Crocker, an early childhood education junior, uses her familiarity and experiences to sell hand painted greeting cards on her time off. While McAllen, Farmers Market, UTRGV, Alumni, Studentss
- [Hearts Ablaze at Homecoming Week](https://utrgvpulse.com/hearts-ablaze-at-homecoming-week/) - This week was full of Homecoming festivities at The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. The week started with a Window Painting Contest and a cowboy themed Vaquero Boots & BBQ event. After last night’s win by UTRGV’s Women’s Basketball Team, the traditional UTRGV Burning of the Letters took place outside the UTRGV Fieldhouse This week was full of Homecoming festivities at The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. The week started with a Window Painting Contest and a cowboy themed Vaquero Boots & BBQ event. After last night’s win by UTRGV’s Women’s Basketball Team, the traditional UTRGV Burning of the Letters took place outside the UTRGV Fieldhouse Home Coming, UTRGV
- [Copilot takes off at UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/copilot-takes-off-at-utrgv/) - Microsoft’s latest generative AI-powered assistant, Copilot, is now accessible to students,faculty and staff as of last Thursday, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as a “safer alternative” to receive information and resources. Chief information officer at UTRGV, Jefferey Graham, explained that since generative AI is already part of students daily lives, the university Microsoft’s latest generative AI-powered assistant, Copilot, is now accessible to students,faculty and staff as of last Thursday, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as a “safer alternative” to receive information and resources. Chief information officer at UTRGV, Jefferey Graham, explained that since generative AI is already part of students daily lives, the university Microsoft’s latest generative AI-powered assistant, Copilot, is now accessible to students,faculty and staff as of last Thursday, at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as a “safer alternative” to receive information and resources. Chief information officer at UTRGV, Jefferey Graham, explained that since generative AI is already part of students daily lives, the university
- [UTRGV Baseball springs into action](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-baseball-springs-into-action/) - The Vaqueros started their season off with a win on Friday by defeating the Southern Illinois Salukis 8-4. Redshirt junior infielder Thomas Williams and sophomore infielder Easton Moomau led the team in hits with two each. The Vaqueros next home game will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday against North Dakota State at the UTRGV Baseball The Vaqueros started their season off with a win on Friday by defeating the Southern Illinois Salukis 8-4. Redshirt junior infielder Thomas Williams and sophomore infielder Easton Moomau led the team in hits with two each. The Vaqueros next home game will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday against North Dakota State at the UTRGV Baseball Derick Lara
- [Shooting through the lens Vol. 2](https://utrgvpulse.com/shooting-through-the-lens-vol-2/) - UTRGV Women’s basketball team dominated Incarnate Word during tonight's game, outscoring the Cardinals by 22 points. Graduate student guard Kade Hackerott led the Vaqueras to victory scoring 14 points and dishing out five assists. The Vaqueras will take the floor against the Houston Baptist Huskies at 2 p.m. Saturday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse on the Derick Lara – UTRGV Women’s basketball team dominated Incarnate Word during tonight's game, outscoring the Cardinals by 22 points. Graduate student guard Kade Hackerott led the Vaqueras to victory scoring 14 points and dishing out five assists. The Vaqueras will take the floor against the Houston Baptist Huskies at 2 p.m. Saturday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse on the Basketball, UTRGV, Pulse
- [Student Filmmakers Represent at STXIFF](https://utrgvpulse.com/student-filmmakers-represent-at-stxiff/) - From a lonely San Benito gas station, to McAllen’s Escandon Skate Park, to the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, UTRGV students are mapping out life in the Rio Grande Valley in the short films that were featured at the 2023 South Texas International Film Festival. All of the short films were made as class projects and
- [Students vs Taxes](https://utrgvpulse.com/students-vs-taxes/) - Odessa Tinay Taxes, UTRGV Magazine, Pulse Magazine, Students file taxes, tax season, Spring 2025, income taxes
- [UTRGV offers new flavors to students](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-offers-new-flavors-to-students/) - America Salazar | Pulse Nuri- Fusion Street Kitchen, an autonomous market, and Southern Rose Coffee, are the new flavors UTRGV will be offering on different campuses this Spring semester. In Edinburg, Nuri-Fusion Street Kitchen has made its way from McAllen to UTRGV’s Community Corner. “The community corner is meant to bridge UTRGV Dining services operations America Salazar | Pulse Nuri- Fusion Street Kitchen, an autonomous market, and Southern Rose Coffee, are the new flavors UTRGV will be offering on different campuses this Spring semester. In Edinburg, Nuri-Fusion Street Kitchen has made its way from McAllen to UTRGV’s Community Corner. “The community corner is meant to bridge UTRGV Dining services operations UTRGV Dining, food, Nuri Fusion Street Kitchen, Southern Rose Coffee
- [Flying out the stress](https://utrgvpulse.com/flying-out-the-stress/) - Odessa Tinay UTRGV Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology members flies a kite Thursday near the Edinburg Liberal Arts Building. Photo by Anthony Tinay. UTRGV Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology members flies a kite Thursday near the Edinburg Liberal Arts Building. Photo by Anthony Tinay. UTRGV,Pulse Magazine, Online Learning and teaching technology, kites, students, UTRGV events, Spring 2025
- [Shooting through the lens](https://utrgvpulse.com/shooting-through-the-lens/)
- [Us: As Told Through Pictures](https://utrgvpulse.com/us-as-told-through-pictures/) - Editor's note: This is the first part of a photo series featuring student life on The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. A photo series featuring an authentic glimpse of students at UTRGV that can be seen when you step out onto the Bronc Trail, and the beauty of nature outside the Liberal Arts Building
- [Brownsville…Do you like Jazz? ](https://utrgvpulse.com/brownsvilledo-you-like-jazz/) - Brownsville Student Union hosted RGV Jazz Collective as part of ‘Union Unplugged’ series UTRGV Student Union gave a brief afternoon respite to Vaqueros in the form of smooth jazz, courtesy of the RGV Jazz Collective during Union Unplugged, a music series showcasing local artists. Students gathered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the
- [Coffee bar on Brownsville campus may move indoors](https://utrgvpulse.com/coffee-bar-on-brownsville-campus-may-move-indoors/) - The coffee truck on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus may be moving inside El Comedor, according to the shop owners and a university official. UTRGV Campus and Auxiliary Services is currently in the “preliminary stages” of moving Southern Rose Coffee indoors on the Brownsville Campus. The move has not been made official, The coffee truck on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus may be moving inside El Comedor, according to the shop owners and a university official. UTRGV Campus and Auxiliary Services is currently in the “preliminary stages” of moving Southern Rose Coffee indoors on the Brownsville Campus. The move has not been made official,
- [Roy Choi Cooks It Up At Distinguished Speaker Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/roy-choi-cooks-it-up-at-distinguished-speaker-series/) - Korean-American chef Roy Choi drew parallels between Asians and Latinos and how it can be difficult to thrive as an artist in those cultures Tuesday at the UTRGV Distinguished Speaker Series. “Asian people don’t understand art…there’s no time for it,” Choi said. Choi, a chef born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Los Angeles,
- [Vaqueros Shoot for a comeback](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-shoot-for-a-comeback/) - The UTRGV Men’s basketball team looks to rebound after a 6-25 losing record last season. The UTRGV Men’s basketball team honed their skills in preparation for the upcoming season on Nov. 1 at the UTRGV fieldhouse in Edinburg. The athletes participated in a variety of drills involving shooting, rebounding and fastbreak transitions. Before the players
- [FAFSA Season Has Begun](https://utrgvpulse.com/fafsa-season-has-begun/) - Federal Student Aid selected The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to participate in the third phase of beta testing for Financial Aid applications, giving students early access to the 25-26 FAFSA form. In an email sent Oct.24 by UTRGV Financial Aid, students were notified they could sign up to receive early access to fill
- [Tomorrow is Election Day!](https://utrgvpulse.com/tomorrow-is-election-day/) - Election Day Graphic
- [Reproductive Rights through History’s Eye](https://utrgvpulse.com/reproductive-rights-through-historys-eye/) - Lecture about women’s health rights presents discussion to UTRGV publicA University of Texas at San Antonio history professor gave a lecture about the history of reproductive liberties, bringing up the discussion of issues women face in present day earlier this month on the Edinburg campus. Catherine Clinton, Denman chair of American History at the University
- [Happy Halloween!](https://utrgvpulse.com/happy-halloween/) - Halloween Comic
- [Shivering with Anticipation for Rocky Horror at Cine El Rey](https://utrgvpulse.com/shivering-with-anticipation-for-rocky-horror-at-cine-el-rey/) - Throughout October, Pluma Blanca Community Theatre has been putting on shadowcast performances of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” for the Halloween season as part of a longstanding tradition. When asked how “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is different from other productions, Gina Kiern, a co-director of shadowcast explained that actors pantomime and lip sync the actions of Throughout October, Pluma Blanca Community Theatre has been putting on shadowcast performances of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” for the Halloween season as part of a longstanding tradition. When asked how “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is different from other productions, Gina Kiern, a co-director of shadowcast explained that actors pantomime and lip sync the actions of
- [A Pink October](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-pink-october/) - Breast Cancer Awareness Month Power in Pink, held from Tuesday to Thursday, enlightened students on breast cancer awareness month by offering insights to the essential healthcare resources for them and the effective tools for early detection. For the first time, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s yearly Power in Pink was hosted not only Breast Cancer Awareness Month Power in Pink, held from Tuesday to Thursday, enlightened students on breast cancer awareness month by offering insights to the essential healthcare resources for them and the effective tools for early detection. For the first time, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s yearly Power in Pink was hosted not only
- [‘Te Seguire Amando’](https://utrgvpulse.com/te-seguire-amando/) - Estoy aquí en el presente te estoy esperando fueron muchos días pero te esperare por que te quiero te quiero ver fue mucho tiempo sin ti pero siempre estas en mi corazón Estoy aquí en el presente te estoy esperando fueron muchos días pero te esperare por que te quiero te quiero ver fue mucho tiempo sin ti pero siempre estas en mi corazón
- [‘Dolor’](https://utrgvpulse.com/dolor/) - Se siente todo el dolor que tengo por dentro, siempre te voy a querer. Querer es amar amar en muchas maneras. Maneras en que se enseña con hechos por que palabras duelen. Duelen pero si te enseñan una lección en la vida.
- [A Senior Diary](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-senior-diary/) - Dear Pulse Magazine, Throughout my time at Pulse, I began to realize my potential in my Graphic Design Career. It was funny to know that my “portfolio” was just images pasted in a Google Doc form. I did my best to show what I can do and I honestly thought I would not get the
- [Christmas Village Photos](https://utrgvpulse.com/christmas-village-photos/) - Brownsville’s Holiday Village returns for its 15th season at Dean Porter Park. Visitors are able to view the decorated houses and walk around the festively illuminated park from Nov. 25 to Jan. 1. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursdays, and from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday
- [A Rio Grande Valley Christmas Tradition](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-rio-grande-valley-christmas-tradition/) - ‘The Nutcracker’ celebrates 52 years of annual performances The Deborah Case Dance Academy presents their ballet performance of ‘ The Nutcracker’ to the Rio Grande Valley accompanied by a live orchestra Dec. 14 and 15 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Starting as a teacher in 1979 then buying the company off her employer, Doria
- [My Experience with Pulse](https://utrgvpulse.com/my-experience-with-pulse/) - Working at Pulse has been some of the most fun I’ve had, which is something you don’t really expect people to say about their job. I remember wanting to work at Pulse after my first time encountering Issue 004, three years ago. I looked through the magazine, and as an amateur graphic designer who had Working at Pulse has been some of the most fun I’ve had, which is something you don’t really expect people to say about their job. I remember wanting to work at Pulse after my first time encountering Issue 004, three years ago. I looked through the magazine, and as an amateur graphic designer who had
- [From the heart of Texas: H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing](https://utrgvpulse.com/from-the-heart-of-texas-h-e-bs-feast-of-sharing/) - H-E-B hosted its annual Feast of Sharing Nov.14 in Harlingen offering citizens free meals, flu shots, and entertainment. The event consisted of volunteers from The Salvation Army, Harlingen South PTSA, and the San Benito High School Flamenco Ensemble performed and additional performances. According to H-E-B’s website, “H-E-B Feast of Sharing is a series of festive H-E-B hosted its annual Feast of Sharing Nov.14 in Harlingen offering citizens free meals, flu shots, and entertainment. The event consisted of volunteers from The Salvation Army, Harlingen South PTSA, and the San Benito High School Flamenco Ensemble performed and additional performances. According to H-E-B’s website, “H-E-B Feast of Sharing is a series of festive Adrian Gamboa August 18, 2026
- [Theatre Dept. Spreads Awareness with ‘Mother & Sons’](https://utrgvpulse.com/theatre-dept-spreads-awareness-with-mother-sons/) - Gloria Aguilar Gloria Aguilar | Pulse As the first production draws near today through Sunday, the Theatre Department is preparing the opportunity to reenact the private lives of same-sex marriages to spread awareness. Richard Edmondson, director of Mothers and Sons, decided to showcase empathy and relevance through the history of same-sex marriages to adopt kids and live
- [Nonpartisan Student Organizations Mobilize for Elections](https://utrgvpulse.com/nonpartisan-student-organizations-mobilize-for-elections/) - Sammy Allen Now that the Texas Voter Registration deadline has passed,student groups focus on voter turnout Sam Allen | Pulse EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is part of a series on political organizations at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley that will cover different student groups of varying political backgrounds. As the 2024 election cycle approaches its
- [National Institute of Health Awards $18.4M Grant towards UTRGV Cancer Research and Resources](https://utrgvpulse.com/national-institute-of-health-awards-18-4m-grant-towards-utrgv-cancer-research-and-resources/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley receives the NIH Research Centers in Minority Institutions award that will fund the establishment of the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the award and a professor of medicine and Oncology at UTRGV, had worked on the proposal for the
- [Last Day to Register to Vote](https://utrgvpulse.com/last-day-to-register-to-vote/) - Gonzalo Puente/Pulse Graphic Politics deadlines.
- [Reproductive Health Resources and Supports in the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/reproductive-health-resources-and-supports-in-the-rgv/) - Nikole Salinas | Pulse Frontera Fund, a local nonprofit organization, and Student Health Services at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offer students information and services regarding reproductive health. Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court in 2022, Texas has banned abortions within the state. According to the
- [Valley Native Returns as Dean of UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/valley-native-returns-as-dean-of-utrgv/) - Finch Cantu Finch Cantu | Pulse On Sept. 3, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley hired Ismael Amaya to be its new Dean of Students, allowing the former Valley resident the opportunity to return to his roots. After Rebecca Gadson, the former dean, transitioned into her new role of Associate Dean for Policy Management and Residence
- [Art meets nature ](https://utrgvpulse.com/art-meets-nature/) - Voces Unidas RGV shares Water Bonds Project with community Derick Lara | Pulse Voces Unidas RGV, an organization located in the Rio Grande Valley is on a mission to foster a sense of interconnectedness between the land of the RGV and those who inhabit it. They believe in the idea of liberation, interdependence and encourage
- [Hispanic Heritage Month](https://utrgvpulse.com/hispanic-heritage-month/)
- [Vaqueros on the Silver Screen at 10th Annual STXIFF](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-on-the-silver-screen-at-10th-annual-stxiff/) - Anthony Tinay | Pulse Students at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley’s Department of Theatre have made their presence known at this year’s South Texas International Film Festival in Edinburg. STXIFF is an annual film festival that showcases films from local Valley filmmakers along with workshops and panels featuring speakers from the industry.
- [National Voter Registration Day](https://utrgvpulse.com/7634/)
- [Una nueva mentalidad mexicana ](https://utrgvpulse.com/una-nueva-mentalidad-mexicana/) - Graphic by Gonzalo Puente El 16 de septiembre marca un antes y después en México a través de nuevas constituciones, derechos y le brinda voz a la población media mexicana. Carolina Monsivais, profesora asistente del departamento de Historia, dijo que el comienzo de esta época se debe a la invasión de órdenes españolas dirigidas a
- [Photo Series: Red Raiders reign victorious against UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/photo-series-red-raiders-reign-victorious-against-utrgv/) - UTRGV Women's Volleyball team shows love to the fans after last night's match against Texas Tech on Sept. 12 at the UTRGV fieldhouse in Edinburg.
- [Q&A: Home Away from Home](https://utrgvpulse.com/qa-home-away-from-home/) - Nikole Salinas and Mikaela Lagunes | Pulse Students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley discuss the theory of a third place, the benefits of having one and share some of their favorite places with Pulse to relax and recharge. The term “third place” was coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his novel “The
- [Vaqueros Mark National Immunization Awareness Month](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaqueros-mark-national-immunization-awareness-month/) - UTRGV students return to campus as N.I.A.M comes to a close Sam Allen | Pulse Magazine It’s August, which for many Vaqueros means that it is “back to school” season. While Vaqueros are busy preparing for the new semester, what they may not know is that August is also National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). August
- [Welcome Week wrapping up at UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/welcome-week-wrapping-up-at-utrgv/) - Gloria Aguilar | Pulse The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will conclude its Fall 2024 Welcome Week activities with Late Nite at the Rec and a women’s soccer game. Welcome Week started Aug. 26 with many activities for students to enjoy and build community. Today, events include the Part Time Job Fair, scheduled from
- [Women’s Equality Day](https://utrgvpulse.com/womens-equality-day/)
- [The Adventure of Studying Abroad](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-adventure-of-studying-abroad-2/) - Education Abroad is a series of programs offered by the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley that allows students to discover and learn in a unique academic environment. According to the Education Abroad’s mission statement their goals are to offer “unique, life-changing [and] educational experience overseas.” In 2023, according to Caroline Miles, director of
- [The Stomps’ interactive new twist](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-stomps-interactive-new-twist/) - Student Activities uses student survey results to improve engagement Gloria Aguilar | Pulse Magazine Last April, Student Activities compiled blind surveys on how to involve more students in this year’s Stomp at the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses and as a result, new activities will be implemented based on students’ feedback. The Stomps will take place
- [Overcoming Adversities: A Reflection From First Generation Students](https://utrgvpulse.com/overcoming-adversities-a-reflection-from-first-generation-students/) - Hundreds of UTRGV seniors will culminate their academic journey on May 10 and 11 in the Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. This is especially a celebration for the graduating class of first-generation students who will pioneer the “bachelor’s degree or higher” selection box for their families. The UTRGV Office of Strategic Analysis and Institutional Reporting (SAIR)
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- [Inside the 2024 Food Summit](https://utrgvpulse.com/inside-the-2024-food-summit-event/) - The 2024 Food Summit Event is taking place from Wednesday to Saturday April 27 in McAllen at the Casa de Palmas Hotel. It marked the meeting of farmers and educators seeking a better food system. The day starts off like any other. Shakera Raygoza, organic farmer and director of Terra Preta Farm and the Sentli
- [Personality Quiz: Who am I during finals week?](https://utrgvpulse.com/personality-quiz-who-am-i-during-finals-week/) - Graphic by: Gonzalo Puente
- [Contributors Collection – IN BLACK & WHITE | EN BLANCO & NEGRO: El Reloj](https://utrgvpulse.com/in-black-white-en-blanco-negro-2/) - Una antología escrita con tinta púrpura Andy Torres El Reloj El reloj, Se nos quedó dormido, Empezaste a viajar, Y de los sueños te derramaste, Me contagiaste de alegría, Suaves como el vino, Y fino como la noche en brillo, Cotizaste el tiempo, Quizás el reloj se nos quedó dormido, Porque rompimos nuestro contrato, Aquel
- [The Legacy of Three Capitanachi Generations at UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-legacy-of-three-capitanachi-generations-at-utrgv/) - The Capitanachi family started their roots at UT-Pan American in 2008 with the oldest sibling, Jesus. The middle sibling, Dulce, followed her brother’s footsteps in 2013. The youngest sibling, Danna, began her journey in 2018. All siblings will have graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering, with Danna ending their legacy by
- [Welcome to UTRGV: A Checklist for Incoming Freshmen](https://utrgvpulse.com/welcome-to-utrgv-a-checklist-for-incoming-freshmen/) - To help manage the chaos of a new semester, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley faculty and students offered useful tips, resources and important reminders that incoming freshmen may want to know about. Take advantage of your resources! The University Library serves a large role at UTRGV as both a study space and a resource
- [People of UTRGV: Vol. 1](https://utrgvpulse.com/people-of-utrgv/) - A photo series featuring Brownsville’s student life: Bridget Collis, an agricultural, environmental and sustainability sciences graduate student looks out at the water March 28 near the UTRGV wooden bridge on the Brownsville campus. Exercise science sophomore Kayla Martinez listens to music on her way to class April 3 on the Brownsville campus. From left to
- [Finals Week Comic](https://utrgvpulse.com/finals-week-comic/)
- [UTRGV Celebrates Earth Fest 2024](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-celebrates-earth-fest-2024/) - Photos by: Vanessa Vega In honor of April’s role as Earth Month, the UTRGV Office for Sustainability hosted Earth Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today on the Student Union Quad on the Edinburg campus and will host tomorrow on the Student Union Lawn on the Brownsville campus at the same time. Chief Sustainability
- [“The Boy Who Reached the Stars” Visits UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-boy-who-reached-the-stars-visits-utrgv/) - Distinguished Speaker Series: Jose Hernandez Jose Moreno Hernandez, engineer and former NASA astronaut, visited the UTRGV Edinburg campus on Tuesday. The visit was part of the Distinguished Speaker Series sponsored by Student Activities. A packed UTRGV Performing Arts Complex welcomed Hernandez to the Rio Grande Valley. Hundreds of people were turned away as the auditorium
- [Advocating for Women’s Equity In Spite of Barriers](https://utrgvpulse.com/advocating-for-womens-equity-in-spite-of-barriers/) - Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series dedicated to commemorating Women’s History Month at UTRGV. The National Women’s History Alliance has established this year’s Women’s History Month theme to be “women who advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion.” This is a theme that challenges the anti-DEI laws agenda that Texas Senate Bill
- [Issue 009 Is Here!](https://utrgvpulse.com/pulse-issue-009-coming-soon/)
- [Four-legged Friends: The Story of Hannah and Sisu](https://utrgvpulse.com/four-legged-friends-the-story-of-hannah-and-sisu/) - Meet mechanical engineering freshman Hannah Baker and Sisu, her inseparable four-legged friend and service dog. Baker is a medically-retired veteran who sustained an injury to the lower back, from which she developed an advanced degenerative disease, during combat training at the Marine Corps. Today, Baker said she struggles with motor activity and deals with intense
- [Contributors Collection: Jumping Into a New World ](https://utrgvpulse.com/contributors-collection-jumping-into-a-new-world/) - Written by Samantha Segura. Segura is set to graduate in May 2025 with a masters degree in sociology. Everyone in the classroom stared at the desk filled with cupcakes. Our mouths watered at the mere thought of those delicious baked goods sitting in front of us. My classmate, Victoria, was turning 9 years old. Her
- [Edinburg Distribution Locations](https://utrgvpulse.com/edinburg-distribution-locations/)
- [Commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility](https://utrgvpulse.com/commemorating-transgender-day-of-visibility/) - Graphic by Gonzalo Puente On March 31, as many people celebrated Easter Sunday nationwide, some also recognized the annual Transgender Day of Visibility. According to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the event began in 2010 and was started by activist Rachel Crandall. The day is dedicated to opening the discussion about the
- [Blossoming Through Spring](https://utrgvpulse.com/blossoming-through-spring/) - It’s the perfect time for a stroll through the Brownsville campus. After a long period of gloomy skies, nature has finally awakened. The sun is out, the flowers are blossoming, and little critters have come out to play. Join us on a visual journey celebrating the essence of Spring in all its splendor! [smartslider3 slider="15"]
- [Brownsville Distribution Locations](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-brownsville-campus/)
- [From the Valley to the Skies](https://utrgvpulse.com/from-the-valley-to-the-skies/) - Julissa Rivas, a mathematics senior with a concentration in science and engineering, will attend the National Tropical Weather Conference from Tuesday through Thursday at South Padre Island. Rivas said Tim Smith, KRGV chief meteorologist, advised her to enter the giveaway that would cover her expenses for her attendance. “I emailed [Smith] and he said I
- [Empowering Diverse Voices On Campus](https://utrgvpulse.com/empowering-diverse-voices-on-campus/) - Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series dedicated to commemorating Women’s History Month at UTRGV. Senate Bill 17 is the anti-DEI law that requires higher education institutions to close their diversity, equity and inclusion centers. The bill went into effect Jan. 1. This has brought the opportunity for the student organizations to
- [Artivism: The Art Beyond Our Borders](https://utrgvpulse.com/artivism-the-art-beyond-our-borders/) - Photos by Blanca Castillo Resistencia Fronteriza held its Relief Printmaking Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in the UTRGV Printmaking Studio on the Brownsville campus. Participants learned the basics of printmaking by carving their own 4x6 linoleum block on themes such as border, migration and identity–activism artwork. The prints that were made
- [Spring Personality Quiz](https://utrgvpulse.com/spring-personality-break/)
- [Bringing Back the Tamaulipan Thornscrub Forest](https://utrgvpulse.com/bringing-back-the-tamaulipan-thornscrub-forest/) - The Quad: connecting students to nature, the ecosystem and history. Photos by Veronica Palacios Juan Ortiz is a campus architect and Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional. Four acres is all he had to work with for the drainage project that led to the redesign of the Edinburg campus quad. The goal
- [“Party Smart, Party Safe”: Spring Break Luau 2024](https://utrgvpulse.com/party-smart-party-safe-spring-break-luau-2024/) - This year at UTRGV, spring break will occur from March 11-16. With this time of the year, many students may opt for partying, such as going to South Padre Island and visiting Clayton’s Beach Bar, a popular point of attraction for locals and tourists. However, Melba Latu, director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, talks “partying
- [Commemorating International Women’s Day](https://utrgvpulse.com/commemorating-international-womens-day/) - Graphic by Vanessa VegaEditor’s note: this is the first of a series about commemorating women’s history month this March 2024. “Mourn but also revolution,” said an anonymous UTRGV student to describe what women’s history month and international women’s day means to them. March has been commemorated as women’s history month in the United States since
- [Are The Oscars Still a Thing?](https://utrgvpulse.com/are-the-oscars-still-a-thing/) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host the 96th Annual Oscars. The ceremony will air at 6 p.m. Sunday on ABC and be livestreamed on services such as Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV. Since 1929, the Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements, according to the Academy Awards website. Nominees for
- [Photo Series: Charro Days with UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/photo-series-charro-days-with-utrgv/) - Charro Days is a multi-day cultural festival celebrated in Brownsville and Matamoros. It originated in 1937 to strengthen ties between the neighboring cities and celebrate their shared heritage. It typically occurs in late February or early March. The festivities include parades, music, dance, food and charreadas. A charreada is a traditional Mexican rodeo that showcases
- [Allí nos wachamos](https://utrgvpulse.com/ahi-nos-wachamos/) - Dancers dressed in traditional Charro Days costumes are shown performing at Charreada 2018 at the Texas Southmost College Oliveira Services Center. /The Rider file photo. UTRGV, City of Brownsville celebrate Charro Days Charro Days is a local holiday that is celebrating its 87th edition this week. “Charro Days originated back in 1937,” said Henry LeVrier,
- [UTRGV football team, marching band referendum proposed](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-football-team-marching-band-referendum-proposed/) - Edinburg, TX— During a Student Government Association meeting on Aug. 31, a referendum was proposed that would establish new sports and spirit programs at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Maggie Hinojosa, senior vice president for Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs, and Chasse Conque, vice president and director of Athletics, proposed the referendum to
- [Forming a Legacy in The Rio Grande Valley](https://utrgvpulse.com/forming-a-legacy-in-the-rio-grande-valley/) - The red building and its name on a large green banner are visible from the side of the road as you drive through one of the most impoverished regions in Texas. It is a boxing gym. When you enter the building, your eyes are instantly drawn to a squared circle glowing in the heart of
- [Pulse Sports Photo Highlights](https://utrgvpulse.com/pulse-sports-photo-highlights/)
- [PULSE SPORTS PHOTO FEATURES - BASEBALL](https://utrgvpulse.com/pulse-sports-photo-features-baseball/)
- [PULSE SPORTS PHOTO FEATURES - BASKETBALL](https://utrgvpulse.com/pulse-sports-photo-features-basketball/)
- [The ‘GIST’ in sports](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-gist-in-sports/) - When it comes to all things sports, the field is predominantly run by men. In 2018, three women, Ellen Hyslop, Jacie deHoop and Roslyn McLarty, launched The GIST, one of the first female-led sports media brands. The GIST provides readers with daily newsletters that talk about the latest in the sports world. The media brand
- [Un Día Para Recordar](https://utrgvpulse.com/un-dia-para-recordar/) - Graphic by: Vanessa Vega El Día de Muertos es un día festivo ampliamente celebrado en México y por los mexicanos alrededor del mundo. De acuerdo a la página oficial del gobierno de México, el Día de los Muertos es una tradición mexicana que trasciende el tiempo, habiéndose originado en la época prehispánica. “[El] Día de
- [For The Filmmaker and The Film Lover](https://utrgvpulse.com/for-the-filmmaker-and-the-film-lover/) - The 30th Annual CineSol Film Festival is set to take place this weekend in Brownsville for the first time since 2005. Over 50 independent films will be screened in two days, with eight of those films being from CineSol’s 17th Annual 36 Hour Film Race. At 9 p.m. Nov. 17, eight film-race teams gathered for
- [IN BLACK & WHITE | EN BLANCO & NEGRO:](https://utrgvpulse.com/in-black-white-en-blanco-negro/) - Una antología escrita con tinta púrpura Andy Torres Milenia Entre sueños de blanco y negro, Entre calles vacías y noches sin sonidos, Entre días de repetición y, Entre atardeceres sin sabor, Entre noches que parecen durar milenios, Entre días que parpadean hacia la eternidad, Entre noches que derraman soledad, Entre días que orquestan la misma
- [Devil Doo-Wop](https://utrgvpulse.com/devil-doo-wop/) - By Marvely Neme This artwork is based off of the band "Twin Temple" and their new album "God Is Dead". I created this poster with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. The design is based off of rock posters from the 50s and 60s. The date on the poster is when they performed in Texas last year.
- ["Untitled" - Anonymous](https://utrgvpulse.com/contributors-collection-untitled-anonymous/) - Graphic by: Anonymous I am a queer artist who was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. Art has always been an incredibly important form of self-expression to me. From the edgy, warrior cat sketches of my childhood, to the mature, religious themes of my present, my art has been part of every phase
- [WTF Was 2023: A Recap of the Year](https://utrgvpulse.com/wtf-was-2023-a-recap-of-the-year/) - Graphic by Gonzalo Puente As 2023 comes to a close, take a look back on 23 of its most significant events. 1. The USDA Approved the First Vaccine for Bees The vaccine, developed and distributed by Dalan Animal Health, was approved in January, according to the Guardian. It protects hive members from the highly contagious
- [Pulse Picks: Christmas Movies](https://utrgvpulse.com/pulse-picks-christmas-movie-reviews/) - In no particular order, the Pulse staff presents their favorite holiday movies: Photo Courtesy: Made In Hollywood Veronica's Pick: Four Christmases (2008) Who does not love a good Vince Vaughn moment? "Four Christmases" is a movie that I will never get tired of seeing. I have seen it too many times but it is still
- [Tastemaker in the RGV: Over Ten Years of Tiger's Blood](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-taste-maker-in-the-rgv/) - Photography by: Stephanie Hauser It’s a rare brisk night in downtown McAllen. A cool breeze blows over the held-together fence separating us from street traffic. Decorative blue lights dance over the patio as soft fusion jazz hangs in the air. Patrick Garcia is cheery and jovial as he discusses his early days in the DIY
- [Q&A With Author Ruben Degollado](https://utrgvpulse.com/qa-with-author-ruben-degollado/) - “The Family Izquierdo” is an epic that tells the story of a family plagued by the whispers of a curse for three generations. Originally a collection of short stories, Degollado weaves the lives of the Izquierdo’s together in a cultural mosaic. The story takes place in the neighborhoods of McAllen. It references people and places
- [“Con la Mirada En El Cielo, Y la Troka En El Suelo”](https://utrgvpulse.com/con-la-mirada-en-el-cielo-y-la-troka-en-el-suelo/) - The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is made up of many cultures. Every culture plays a unique role in the structure of El Valle (The Valley). For example, you may be driving home and see many cars parked outside a restaurant with their hoods popped open. You might see a vast crowd outside too. Now you’re
- [Stuck Between Two Cultures or Just Stuck in One? ](https://utrgvpulse.com/stuck-between-two-cultures-or-just-stuck-in-one/) - Illustrations by: Sol Santana Being told you come from neither here nor there and believing that statement can confuse someone trying to navigate and find their identity. People often look at the spectrum and place themselves in the range they feel mostly identifies them. The common misconception is that everything is made up of something
- [What’s Your Dish? – Thanksgiving Personality Quiz](https://utrgvpulse.com/whats-your-dish-thanksgiving-personality-quiz/)
- [The Trials and Tribulations of Lunch at the Visual Arts Building](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-lunch-at-the-visual-arts-building/) - Editor’s Note: Magazine Photographer Briana Mireles is a graphic design major who has been taking classes in the Visual Arts Building since 2021. Mireles commutes to the Visual Arts Building every day. She is scheduled to graduate in Fall 2023. Since UTRGV was established, new opportunities for the younger generations to study and launch themselves
- [Q&A with Author Kimberly Garza](https://utrgvpulse.com/qa-with-author-kimberly-garza/) - Graphic by: Gonzalo Puente “The Last Karankawas” is a collective story made up of many faces, voices and experiences. From Galveston to Uvalde to Brownsville, Dr. Kimberly Garza has mapped out the people and places of Texas. The reader gets a little insight into everybody in the small community of Fish Village in Galveston. The
- [A Perfect Worker](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-perfect-worker/) - Illustrations by: Laura Menchaca A very long time ago, in the 956 Kingdom, a young boy named Kevin had just graduated from high school and could not attend college because it was too expensive. He had to find a job to pay for his abuelita’s medicine; she is old and sick. Weeks passed, and he
- [Boycotting in the Age of the Internet](https://utrgvpulse.com/boycotting-in-the-age-of-the-internet/) - Graphic by JC Marquez For centuries, various organizations have used the tactic of boycotting as a way to advocate for economic, political, and social issues. Famous instances of boycotting may come to mind, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, which protested segregated seating during the Civil Rights Movement. Or the Delano Grape Strike
- [UTRGV Chess Team: A Hidden Gem](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-chess-team-a-hidden-gem/) - Photo Courtesy of: Bartek Macieja. From left to right: Gleb Dudin, Viktor Gazik, Juraj Druska, Kamil Dragun (former player), Irakli beradze, Bartek Macieja. The UTRGV Chess Team won the U.S. National Collegiate Rapid Chess Championship held online through lichess.org Oct. 29. The championship is one of three national college championships. After nine rounds, UTRGV and
- [The Power of Music for Peace Through The Eyes of Nirupama Rao - Photo Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-power-of-music-for-peace-through-the-eyes-of-nirupama-rao/) - On November 6, 2023, UTRGV conducted the Distinguished Speaker Series with Ambassador Nirupama Rao. Rao is India's former Foreign Service Officer and a former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Rao is currently focusing on music, which has led to her position as Founder Trustee of the South Asian Symphony Foundation. During her symposium, Rao said
- [The Dread of Modern Dating](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-dread-of-modern-dating/) - When the internet became public about 30 years ago, many aspects of modern life advanced in unprecedented ways. Phones and tablets are now everywhere and allow us to stream and watch our favorite content virtually anywhere on the planet. One of the most brazen technological innovations impacting our lives is online dating. Before the internet
- [1 to Rock & 1 to Stock](https://utrgvpulse.com/1-to-rock-1-to-stock/) - Most things in life follow an order. Girls tend to follow a certain order when getting ready, whether it is hair, makeup, outfit or makeup, outfit, hair. It does not matter. Regardless of the order, a girl’s shoes must match her/their outfit. A sneakerhead would probably disagree because they build their outfit from the ground
- [A Day To Remember](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-day-to-remember/) - Graphic by: Vanessa Vega “Día de Muertos,” or Day of the Dead, is a holiday widely observed in Mexico and by Mexicans around the world. According to the Mexican government’s official website, “Día de Muertos” is a timeless Mexican tradition that originated in precolonial times. “The Day of the Dead is a celebration to one’s
- [What has gone on in Congress?](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-has-gone-on-in-congress/) - The U.S. House of Representatives was without a permanent speaker since Oct. 3rd. After three weeks of legislative paralysis, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) won the majority votes Oct. 25 in a U.S. House that will now have a far-right conservative leader. After former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was ousted, Congress had been in a legislative
- [What to Know Before Heading to the Polls](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-to-know-before-heading-to-the-polls/) - Graphic by: JC Marquez During Early Voting, which ends Friday, and on Election Day Nov. 7, registered voters in each county will have the opportunity to accept or reject 14 proposed amendments to the state Constitution, as submitted by the 88th Texas Legislature. The propositions cover a wide range of topics, including taxation, natural resources
- [Take a Roll with Printmaking](https://utrgvpulse.com/take-a-roll-with-printmaking/) - Photos by: America Salazar In the world, there are a thousand types of mediums that an artist uses. Whether they mix them or use one medium, there are artists who spend their lifetime creating a perfect piece of art. To some, art is just a stress reliever. To others, art is their life. For these
- [Comic Book Culture](https://utrgvpulse.com/comic-book-culture/) - Illustrations by: Sol Santana Comic books line the walls, and almost every inch of the room is filled with different comic books. Each showcase has a different kind of art style and genre. Names like Nightwing and Daredevil are instantly recognizable, but there are also new titles like “Something is Killing the Children” and “Flavor
- [The 10th Annual South Texas Book Festival](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-10th-annual-south-texas-book-festival/) - Graphic by Gonzalo Puente “What makes the mockingbird special anyway?,” said this year’s Poet Laureate of McAllen, Daniel García Ordaz, to poetry lovers in a coffee shop. The crowd listens with rapt attention, keen on every word, as the poem from his book “Cenzontle/Mockingbird: Songs of Empowerment” comes to an end: “The mockingbird sings what
- [Carnival of Madness 2023](https://utrgvpulse.com/carnival-of-madness-2023/) - Carnival of Madness attendees were encouraged to wear costumes, many students took advantage to demonstrate their costumes as shown in the picture. Various games offered at the Carnival of Madness included The Jump Off which students and UTRGV’s community enjoy as shown. Students ride a game during UTRGV’s Carnival of Madness night. With a variety
- [2022 Texas Governor Debate](https://utrgvpulse.com/2022-texas-governor-debate/) - On Sept. 30, Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic challenger former U.S. Sen. Beto O’Rourke came to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) for the only gubernatorial debate before the 2022 midterm elections. KXAN-TV, which is under Nexstar Media Group, hosted the event at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Performing Arts Center.
- [10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MY FRESHMAN YEAR](https://utrgvpulse.com/10-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-freshman-year/) - We are officially two weeks away from the first day of the Fall 2023 semester. As the start date of your freshman year approaches, you might feel overwhelmed and anxious. Going to college seems like the next logical step for most high school graduates, yet nobody knows what to expect. The most challenging aspect
- [Breaking Free from Overconsumption](https://utrgvpulse.com/breaking-free-from-overconsumption/) - Ahead of the fall semester, many companies are ramping up their efforts to squeeze out every last dollar of back-to-school profits. Yet with education costs sky-high and the cost of living continuing to rise, overconsumption can be severely detrimental for UTRGV students. To protect their wallets, Vaqueros must know what to watch out for when
- [Everything Old is New Again](https://utrgvpulse.com/everything-old-is-new-again/) - From old T-shirts to a work of art. This is what two professors are working on this fall semester. Elizabeth McCormack-Whittemore, lecturer in the School of Art and Design said that by taking old T-shirts and pairing them with Assistant Professor Paul Valadez’s paintings, they have made something old, new again. Whittemore teaches many things but
- [First Love Stories](https://utrgvpulse.com/first-love-stories/) - Photography by: America Salazar First Love Stories (Nina’s Version) (From The Interviews) Love is a tricky thing. In all my years of being alive, I am now at an age that feels like I am both young and old. However, I am still not as wise as I wish I could be. I am still
- [Does “Barbie” Hate Men?](https://utrgvpulse.com/does-barbie-hate-men/) - **SPOILER ALERT** The public’s anticipation for “Barbie'' began immediately after Warner Bros. announced its plans to produce a feature film about the title character. Speculation about the film ranged from who would play Barbie to what the costumes would look like or, of course, what the plot would be about. Public interest in the movie
- [Critters Quiz – What Campus Critter Are You?](https://utrgvpulse.com/critters-quiz-what-campus-critter-are-you/)
- [Why UTRGV? Choosing Life As A Vaquero.](https://utrgvpulse.com/why-utrgv-choosing-life-as-a-vaquero/) - Editor’s Note: Pulse magazine welcomes everyone back to school and wishes the best for this upcoming fall semester. Whether you are a freshman, transfer or graduate student, orientation is the first step for everyone to officially become a Vaquero. In Fall 2022, UTRGV welcomed more than 31,500 students, which included nearly 5,800 freshmen and more
- [Vaquero Roundup: A guide to survive college life](https://utrgvpulse.com/vaquero-roundup-a-guide-to-survive-college-life/) - Photography by: America Salazar Editor’s Note: Take your first-year as a fresh start. College is a lot more than attending lectures; it is a time where you get to shape your future. Take the time to join organizations on V Link, research jobs and internship opportunities via Handshake, network with others in your field, and
- [STOMP into Fall 2023](https://utrgvpulse.com/stomp-into-fall-2023/) - Photography by: Brianna Mireles “[UTRGV] feels a lot like home.” - Damian Uribe. Mass communication senior Damian Uribe and Graphic design senior Amber Hinojosa work as part of the Student Activities team during The Stomp last Thursday at EUREC. “I want to be more involved with the school.” - Ysabella Ponce. “I wanted to come
- [Mi Angel ](https://utrgvpulse.com/mi-angel/) - Confieso que me haces tanta falta Escuchar tu voz por la mañana Y verte sentada viendo el atardecer con tu taza de cafe Confieso que me haces tanta falta Pelear por ser tu nieta favorita Saber que a tu lado la tempestad pasa Confieso que me haces tanta falta Correr contigo como lo hacía de
- [Introducing: The Blow Up Dollz](https://utrgvpulse.com/introducing-the-blow-up-dollz/) - Introducing: The Blowup Dollz The Rio Grande Valley has long been home to an underground indie music scene. Local artists frequently perform at DIY venues around the Valley, hoping to build an audience. One band taking the indie scene by storm is The Blowup Dollz. The band consists of Alex Rodriguez (lead singer), Mya Taylor
- [Split Decision](https://utrgvpulse.com/split-decision/) - By Benjamin Alvarado Illustration By Daniel Gonzalez Franco The blood’s sight and taste from his broken nose dazed Pablo Zarate. He did not feel any pain until after the fight when he washed his face in the dressing room and opened his eyes to see a purple grape. Over 12 rounds, the Izquierdasos and derechasos
- [9th annual South Texas International Film Festival](https://utrgvpulse.com/9th-annual-south-texas-international-film-festival/) - The original idea for Edinburg’s South Texas International Film Festival sparked almost a decade ago. The city would show two to four classic Mexican films in the courtyard of Paseo del Prado in the evening. A conversation with the Mexican Consulate of McAllen transformed the initial thought into the STXIFF multiday film screening block, featuring
- [What percent Vaquero are you? ](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-percent-vaquero-are-you/)
- [House of Fashion Presents “Renaissance”](https://utrgvpulse.com/house-of-fashion-presents-renaissance/) - Pulse Magazine Issue 008 | 2022-2023 On Dec. 6, 2022, House of Fashion hosted its second fashion show at the UTRGV Edinburg campus chapel. The last couple of years had been difficult, and because of that, the organization wanted to celebrate the arts and rebirth. With that, HOF decided that ‘RENAISSANCE’ should be the theme
- [A Day Not to Forget: Trans Remembrance Day](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-day-not-to-forget-trans-remembrance-day/) - Illustrated by: Sol Santana On Nov. 20, 2022, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Office of Advocacy & Violence Prevention (OVAP) hosted Trans Remembrance Day to remember the more than 100 transgender people we lost this year. However, owing to time constraints, OVAP selected 100 PowerPoint slides and arranged the remaining slides in a
- [A Fish Swimming Up the Fashion Industry](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-fish-swimming-up-the-fashion-industry/) - Photography by: Priscylla Guzman and Stephanie Hauser At 14, Nolan Navarro knew they wanted to do something different with their life… Ten years later, they walked for the 2022 Winter Balenciaga fashion show in Paris. Nolan, also previously known as Fish Fiorucci, started under the alias of Russell Jane as a fashion stylist. Along with
- [Celebrating Gloria Anzaldúa’s Birthday](https://utrgvpulse.com/celebrating-gloria-anzalduas-birthday/) - Editor’s Note: When a person as loved as Gloria Anzaldúa leaves this Earth, their talent and knowledge continues to inspire others nearly 20 years beyond their parting. Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a Chicana queer writer, poet and scholar. Anzaldúa was born on Sept. 26, 1942, in Harlingen. She is best known for her works, “To
- [Gloria Anzaldúa’s Birthday Memorial: A Gallery](https://utrgvpulse.com/gloria-anzalduas-birthday-memorial-a-gallery/) - Photography by: Nina Alegre (Back row from left to right) Noreen Graf, Krista A. Olivarez, Rolando Serna’s daughter, Rolando Serna, Emmy Pérez, J. Villanueva (Front row from left to right) Jo Reyes-Boitel, Silvia Vera, Urbano Anzaldúa III (Gloria’s nephew), Janie Anzaldúa (Gloria’s sister-in-law), Maria Muñoz-Flores and Magdalena Pérez stand for a photo by the Gloria
- [Reconstruction of Facts: Roe vs. Wade](https://utrgvpulse.com/reconstruction-of-facts-roe-vs-wade/) - Illustrations by: Sol Santana Students, families, and people in all 50 states have remained worried since the Supreme Court of the United Students (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 The overturning caused several protests around the United States, including the Rio Grande Valley. But: What the duck was Roe v. Wade?! According to Thirteen,
- [El Último Año](https://utrgvpulse.com/el-ultimo-ano/) - La Sirena bar is one block down the gravel road from the Brownsville shrimp basin. A boat graveyard stretches between the basin and the bar. A Mexican flag droops on the bar’s roof. At the bar’s entrance sits a wooden mermaid. The bar owner, Nicasio de Leon, salvaged it from a muddy road in Linares,
- [Stories with ‘Structure’](https://utrgvpulse.com/stories-with-structure/) - Photography by: America Salazar Editor’s Note: First, I would like to congratulate Sean Hughes on his exhibit. Before attending “Structure”, I had not thought about what buildings have lived through and the stories they could have. People are like this, too. They could have interesting stories and interpretations of life. We walk by so many
- [Borderlands – Cuando Vives En La Frontera](https://utrgvpulse.com/borderlands-cuando-vives-en-la-frontera/) - By Andrea Maldonado UTRGV’s student community is 90% Latinx. Many students cross the border every day to attend classes. Others are first-generation students whose Hispanic heritage bleeds into their everyday lives. We live in la frontera, or the borderlands, as often depicted by Chicana activist Gloria Anzaldúa. Within this context, our university has a unique
- [The Myth of the Disappearing Tribal Communities: Commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-myth-of-the-disappearing-tribal-communities-commemorating-indigenous-peoples-day/) - Photo Courtesy: Alexfaith Larios Today, the second Monday of October, is a dual holiday in Texas, recognizing Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The ongoing and controversial debate of valuing both commemorations of American history has caused split views of what this day truly signifies. Salvador Salinas, senior history lecturer, said we need to take
- [Rio Grande Valley to Witness 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses](https://utrgvpulse.com/rio-grande-valley-to-witness-2023-and-2024-solar-eclipses/) - Graphic by: JC Marquez On Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will happen over Texas. On April 8, 2024, Texans will be able to witness a sequel in the form of a total solar eclipse. These rarely-seen phenomena will be the last solar eclipses visible from the United States until 2039. Annular vs. Total: What’s
- [The Haunting Hour](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-haunting-hour/) - Photo: Ryan Lugo/The Rider The UTRGV Theater Department will open its season with a production of Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre on the Edinburg campus. The story follows seven characters in a parapsychological experiment that takes place in a house, a character in and
- [Column Tier List: Best Coffee and Matcha](https://utrgvpulse.com/column-tier-list-best-coffee-and-matcha/) - Graphic by Laura Menchaca As a coffee and matcha connoisseur, I have gathered a tier list of some of the best coffee and matches the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. From corporate to local coffee shops, the list is complete in ranking these caffeinated drinks. Being the picky person I am, I believe that
- [Foraging Pieces of My Roots: Roots Break Walls with Guadalupe Prado](https://utrgvpulse.com/foraging-pieces-of-my-roots-roots-break-walls-with-guadalupe-prado/) - In the time period we are in, when grocery prices are on the rise and how it is hard to find organic food that will not harm us in the long-run, it can be difficult to know what direction to go in in order to help yourself. Trucha RGV had an event on April 8th
- [2023 Oscar Predictions](https://utrgvpulse.com/2023-oscar-predictions/) - It's that time of year again! The Oscars are this weekend and there is one film on everyone's mind, everywhere, all at once. But in a lackluster year overall, we got stellar performances, boundary pushing effects, and dazzling set pieces. Indies continue to dominate (everything A24) while the old guard (Spielberg and Tom Cruise) remind
- [Sync](https://utrgvpulse.com/sync-september-selections/) - Music is one of the most powerful tools created. It helps one speak when words can’t at times. It amplifies the intensity of a scene, it can take you on a personal journey where you feel a million emotions at once, but most importantly, it has the power to unite people. Thousands of random strangers
- [Unhappy Roommate](https://utrgvpulse.com/tio-paco/) - [fusion_text] Dear Tio Paco, I moved in with a friend of mine at the beginning of the summer. We’re in a one bedroom apartment near the university, the rent is $540 a month not including internet or other utilities. She had two part jobs when we first moved in together and no savings. Since then
- [Heartbroken College Student](https://utrgvpulse.com/heartbroken-college-student/) - [fusion_text]Dear Tio Paco, My girlfriend just broke up with me and I have no idea what to do or how to handle it. We were together for 9 months and we had some amazing times together. I thought everything was going great until she told me last week that she had feelings for my
- [The Food Pantry at UTRGV: Anyone Deserves a Meal](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-food-pantry-at-utrgv-everyone-deserves-a-meal/) - There have been times when you are living in the dorms at the university, and you sometimes struggle with enough money to get a meal. It can be a challenge as a student when your bank account is empty, that is why I spoke with Katia Valdez-Rodriguez, who works at the Food Pantry and discuss
- [](https://utrgvpulse.com/why-are-core-classes-a-thing/) - During my time at UTRGV I have suffered through over a year of classes that I have no interest in. Perhaps you can relate? It’s been frustrating and genuinely I feel I did not get anything positive out of taking eight credit hours of science, six credit hours of history and three of math. For reference, I’m a mass communication major.
- [Anonymous Art Student Testimonials](https://utrgvpulse.com/anonymous-art-student-testimonials/) - “With the news of the new sports facility that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is going to build, art students were filled with rage. Some students started to take pictures of the rat-filled and moldy building that they were forced to spend their days at. They shared these photos on social media and
- [Punk Legends Rock Legendary Valley Venue](https://utrgvpulse.com/punk-legends-rock-legendary-valley-venue/) - On an unusually overcast and cool night in mid-April, downtown McAllen filled with crowds of the young and old converging at the historic Cine El Rey for a once in a lifetime experience. Punk Rock legends Circle Jerks celebrated their (kind of) 40th anniversary by performing their catalog with vigor and raw energy, a quality
- [Wednesday Night at Rauw Alejandro’s Saturno World Tour](https://utrgvpulse.com/wednesday-night-at-rauw-alejandros-saturno-world-tour/) - Every time a hit artist makes their way to perform at the valley, it turns into chaos and excitement at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. Pulse Magazine had the opportunity to attend a much-awaited concert this Wednesday, April 13, 2023. Raùl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, known professionally as “Rauw Alejandro” is a Puerto Rican
- [Harlingen Art Night 2.0](https://utrgvpulse.com/harlingen-art-night-2-0/) - The hosts for Harlingen Art Night Mia Garza (left) and Jasmin Munoz(right)
- [Inhibition: A New Voice in the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/inhibition-a-new-voice-in-the-rgv/) - Imagine driving in a car with the windows down on an empty road with nothing but fields around you. The sun is setting, and you and your friends are laughing and enjoying each other's company in the car. It is the summer and there’s no place you have to be. You sit and close your
- [Column: A Deep Dive into The Willow Project](https://utrgvpulse.com/column-a-deep-dive-into-the-willow-project/) - Graphic by: Laura Menchaca “I went up in a helicopter in the North Slope and saw what was going on, and saw what was happening as the glaciers began to melt, and how the caribou and everyone, I mean, there’s a lot going up there, and it’s a real gigantic problem, and by the way,
- [Get Loud! Marlee Matlin comes to UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/get-loud-marlee-matlin-comes-to-utrgv/) - As the University of Texas Rio Grande’s Student Activities continues its stellar Distinguished Speaker Series, students gathered at the Texas Southmost College Performing Arts Complex at the Brownsville campus on Wednesday March 22, to welcome legendary Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress Marlee Matlin to its stage. Matlin is now a member of an impressive list
- [Underrated Songs from the 80’s and 90’s](https://utrgvpulse.com/underrated-songs-from-the-80s-and-90s/) - When it comes to music, it ages with us and sometimes gets left behind. The music that plays today has changed with its tone and message. There are times when you were younger, and you would overhear your parent’s music from when they were younger, and most of the time, you would have the words
- [I Still Love You](https://utrgvpulse.com/i-still-love-you/)
- [Rihanna Shines Bright Like a Diamond: Column](https://utrgvpulse.com/rihanna-shines-bright-like-a-diamond-column/) - Rihanna at Super Bowl 2023. Photo by MATT SLOCUM/AP/SHUTTERSTOCK Risking a pregnancy 60 feet above the air on live television is equivalent to walking a few steps for the talented Rihanna. As soon as Rihanna sang “B**ch Better Have My Money,” she replaced her 7-year stage absence with fond memories of how her music impacted
- [A Bowl of Comfort: Photo Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-bowl-of-comfort-photo-series/) - When you get home after a long day at your classes, you have a few things on your mind that you would do at that moment. Take off your shoes, put your bag aside, take a long hot shower, and then pull out a serving of your favorite meal that brings you the absolute best
- [Chocolates, Condoms, & Consent: Photo Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/chocolates-condoms-consent-photo-series/) - Photos by Sol Santana Multiple organizations came together on Monday, February 13, 2023, to help educate the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) students, about consent. The event offered resources and condoms to help the community stay safe on Valentine’s Day. After the tabling, BAE-B-SAFE sat down with students and had a presentation to
- [Mental Health Awareness: Personality Disorders](https://utrgvpulse.com/mental-health-awareness-personality-disorders/) - When you hear personality disorder (PD), what is the first thing you think of? Is it an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? Maybe it’s a narcissistic personality disorder? Many people are familiar with antisocial personality disorder from true crime documentaries, horror or thriller movies, etc. There are various personality disorders compared to other mental health disorders like
- [Best Movies of 2022:Column](https://utrgvpulse.com/best-movies-of-2022column/) - As audiences returned to cinemas last year, we saw a steady increase in the quality of films and, luckily for us, this year was better than last. While daughters were a prominent theme throughout (The Whale, After Sun, EEAAO), there were also gonzo, big-budgeted, overly-indulgent arthouse pieces from maverick directors like Bardo and Babylon (please
- [Lights, Camera, Cosplay!: Daigaku-Con in the UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/lights-camera-cosplay-daigaku-con-in-the-utrgv/) - For the first time at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV),we saw the first convention of anime, video games, k-pop and more. A nice fun fact about the name of the event is that the Japanese word “daigaku” (大学), means “college” or “university,” based on the English translations of WordHippo, which also speaks
- [Texas Southmost College Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://utrgvpulse.com/texas-southmost-college-tree-lighting-ceremony/) - On the evening of December 2, 2022, Texas Southmost College celebrated its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This ceremony was filled with enjoyment and various Christmas performances took place at the beginning of the Ceremony. The ceremony started at 5:30 p.m. and ended at 7:00 p.m. It also served the public hot chocolate and a variety
- [Mental Health Series: The “Perfect” Body Column](https://utrgvpulse.com/mental-health-series-the-perfect-body-column/) - In the Hispanic culture, people sometimes get nicknamed “El/La gordo/a'' or “El/La flaco/a,” which in English means “the fat man or woman” or “the skinny man or woman.” When did society decide it was ok to identify people by their appearances? Some people are ok with it, but to others, it is utterly traumatic. Those
- [Fuzzy Students: Photo Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/fuzzy-students-photo-series/) - Whenever you are walking to your class at the university, you can't help but notice all of the wildlife that is around you. Whether you are at the Brownsville or Edinburg campus, you will always take notice of a couple of ducks or the handful of squirrels that frolic around the grounds. I wanted to
- [Best TV of the Year](https://utrgvpulse.com/best-tv-of-the-year/) - Best TV Shows of 2022 We truly are living through the golden age of television. In an era when long-form storytelling is at an all-time high, audiences have the pleasure of following characters and stories through several seasons of character development and story arcs. Though some, I’m looking at you, Disney, Marvel, and Amazon, have
- [Greg Abbott Wins Reelection for Texas Governor](https://utrgvpulse.com/greg-abbott-wins-reelection-for-texas-governor/) - Breaking: Greg Abbott has defeated Beto O'Rourke in Texas's 2022 gubernatorial race and secured a third term as the states governor.
- [Greatest Horror Films of All Time: 2000s Horror](https://utrgvpulse.com/greatest-horror-films-of-all-time-2000s-horror/) - Something happened at the turn of the century. The audience became tired of the tried and true Slasher films which dominated the ‘80s and ‘90s and were on the lookout for terrifying films with more substance. With films like EXistenZ and Fight Club setting the stage for subversive cinema in the last gasp of the
- [Greatest Horror Films of All Time](https://utrgvpulse.com/greatest-horror-films-of-all-time/) - To finish off the month of October, we would like to thank everyone for counting down our favorites this month. In the last segment for this column we are going to share our, and hopefully yours as well, best of the best. These are the films that defined, redefined, then deconstructed the genre. The reason
- [Mental Health Series: PTSD](https://utrgvpulse.com/mental-health-series-ptsd/)
- [Greatest Horror Films of All Time: Slashers](https://utrgvpulse.com/greatest-horror-films-of-all-time-slashers/) - Even if you've never seen a slasher movie, you can't escape their influence. It's inevitable that every Halloween, you'll see others dressing up as slasher icons such as Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, or the tall, tan, and handsome Michael Myers. For the uninitiated, slasher movies are a horror sub-genre that involve the murder of numerous people,
- [Greatest Horror Films of All Time: Column Horror Comedy](https://utrgvpulse.com/greatest-horror-films-of-all-time-column-horror-comedy/) - To kick this series off, we are first going to examine the funniest of the horror subgenres, Horror Comedy. With examples dating back to Edgar Allan Poe and his take on literary horror pranksters, there is a long tradition of mixing humor with terror. From Abbott and Costello to Sam Ramey to Edgar Wright, visual
- [Harlingen Art Night: Photo Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/harlingen-art-night-photo-series/) - Harlingen Art Nights is an event that is scheduled to be on the last Friday of each month. So, once a month artists from everywhere in the Valley come to sell their handcrafted artwork. The artwork can range from paintings, stickers, prints, candles, crochet, pottery, jewelry, and everything you can think of. Many students from
- [Brownsville Farmer’s Market: Photo Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/brownsville-farmers-market-photo-series/) - Brownsville’s Farmer’s Market is hosted on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During this market, small businesses get the opportunity to promote their brand and gather customers. These small businesses vary from selling plants to baking goods and products such as shampoos and personalized items are also seen throughout the market. It is important
- [Mental Health Series: Anxiety](https://utrgvpulse.com/mental-health-series-anxiety/) - Heart beating quickly, struggling to breathe, feeling tense all over, and a persistent feeling of fear and worry. This is anxiety. Anxiety as a whole is something that everyone experiences as it is the body’s natural way of preparing for and anticipating danger. The rush of adrenaline helps temporarily heighten our senses and can keep
- [The Haunted History of Halloween](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-haunted-history-of-halloween/) - Trick or Treat? As witches “ride” their brooms throughout the night, casting spells on the unaware, small children dressed as ghosts and ghouls go door to door, eager for some sweet treat. Maybe there will be a few teenagers doing their best to appear brave as they walk through a haunted house. For some, the
- [Greatest Horror Films of All Time: Column Series](https://utrgvpulse.com/greatest-horror-films-of-all-time-column-series/) - Our writers count down their lists of the greatest horror films of all time throughout October starting with our Honorable Mentions What a great time to be a horror fan. While there have been a plethora of remakes and reimaginings and ,oh, sequel after sequel in recent years, this Halloween season, we are treated to
- [2022 Texas Governor’s Debate](https://utrgvpulse.com/2022-texas-governors-debate/) - On Sept. 30, both Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’ Rourke came to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) for the only gubernatorial debate before the 2022 midterm elections. The event was held at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)’s Performing Arts Center and hosted by KXAN- TV which is
- [Watch live: Greg Abbot and Beto O’Rourke debate in Edinburg at 7 p.m.](https://utrgvpulse.com/watch-live-greg-abbot-and-beto-orourke-debate-in-edinburg-at-7p-m/) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and challenger Beto O’Rourke will meet for a televised debate hosted by Nexstar Media Group at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. The live feed is courtesy of KXAN-TV
- [The Earth’s Slow Death](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-earths-slow-death/) - Picture this. It is 9 am. On your way to school, you get stuck in traffic. Oh, let’s add to that the fact that your car’s air conditioner keeps blowing a mixture of hot and cold air, oh and your windows are not tinted. Other than the fact that you are pretty annoyed by cars
- [The microscopical vision of the overturning of Roe v. Wade](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-microscopical-vision-of-the-overturning-of-roe-v-wade/) - Students, families and people in all 50 states have been worried about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. The overturning caused several protests around every part of the United States, including the Rio Grande Valley. But, a considerable number of individuals are wondering (and even more if you are not into
- [The Hidden Gems of the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-hidden-gems-of-the-rgv/) - OutInThe956 posted on its webpage for the first time on April 5, 2020. The page’s mission is to 'spotlight’ the small artists, musicians, and businesses that shape the Rio Grande Valley. Two years ago, Ramiro Gonzalez founded OutInThe956. He is an alumnus of UTRGV with a Mass Communication major and a concentration in broadcast. Before
- [Pray for the Strays](https://utrgvpulse.com/pray-for-the-strays/) - Palm Valley Animal Society is a safe home for strays Have you ever seen a stray dog or a cat, and wondered how you can help the little fellow wandering around in the Rio Grande Valley? If you have seen any strays wandering around, sending them to an animal shelter such as the Palm Valley
- [The Price of Technology Dependency](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-price-of-technology-dependency/) - For 40 years, technology, especially the internet, has made life simpler and more efficient. Technology has made entertainment and communication easier and more accessible. Every new development starting in the 1980s was more remarkable and addicting than the last. What impact has technology had on society since then? Experts foresaw that society would slowly develop
- [Mental Health Series: “Mind and Body need to work as one”](https://utrgvpulse.com/mental-health-series-mind-and-body-need-to-work-as-one/) - Mental health is important to well-being as it determines a person's daily functioning. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to the community.” Dr.
- [J’aime Les Livres](https://utrgvpulse.com/jaime-les-livres/) - Do you remember the 1991 Disney film "Beauty and the Beast"? The scene in which the Beast surprises Belle with the library is a cinematic masterpiece. Even though it was just an animated film, the idea of a place packed to the brim with books was so pleasant and comforting. Imagine a location in
- [UTRGV Homepage Makeover](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-homepage-makeover/) - EDINBURG-The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's (UTRGV) homepage will have a new look this Fall semester. The University Marketing and Communications Department will launch the renovation of the University's homepage before Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Patrick Gonzales, Vice-President of the University Marketing & Communications Department said the decision to renovate was a university-wide decision.
- ["Weather in the ‘956’”?](https://utrgvpulse.com/weather-in-the-956/)
- [Good Luck with Finals!](https://utrgvpulse.com/good-luck-with-finals/) - Pulse would like to send some good luck to students as finals approach!
- [Art Block: “The Maker of Chain” Metaphor](https://utrgvpulse.com/art-block-the-maker-of-chain-metaphor/) - In the art community, every artist is familiar with the term art block. An art block is when an artist’s creativity is mentally stalled for a period, ranging from an hour to years. According to Lea Greenwood from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, art blocks occur from common reasons such as fear of
- [Takes Two to Taurus](https://utrgvpulse.com/takes-two-to-taurus/) - Taurus (April 20-May 20): Taurus, we all know you aren’t known for falling in love quickly. As an earth sign, you are as grounded as they come. Often, that translates to stubbornness. No matter what, you are as steady as your symbol. A bull. But when was the last time you allowed yourself to be
- [What a recent ice shelf’s collapse means for the planet](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-a-recent-ice-shelfs-collapse-means-for-the-planet/) - Around March 15, an ice shelf collapsed in East Antarctica and climate change experts are concerned. The ice shelf was about the size of New York City and this is the first time an ice shelf has collapsed in East Antarctica, according to pbs.org. According to Christopher Gabler, an assistant professor for the University of
- [Tyler, The Creator wins Grammy for Best Rap Album](https://utrgvpulse.com/tyler-the-creator-wins-grammy-for-best-rap-album/) - Tyler, the Creator won the Best Rap Album award at the 2022 Grammys for “Call Me If You Get Lost,” besting past winners J. Cole, Kayne West and Nas. This is also Tyler’s (real name Tyler Okonma) second win in the category. He won the award in 2020 for “Igor.” As a Tyler, the Creator
- [Toy Photography: Alphonse Elric’s Adventure](https://utrgvpulse.com/toy-photography-alphonse-elrics-adventure/) - Photographing toys is a fun genre of storytelling and exploration. This new medium of photography is good for the artistic approach of realism and fantasy. Using toys as models also provides endless opportunities to create fantastic scenes. Their small scale makes them portable, and they can fit in areas with different lighting and settings. In
- [Piecing Together a Pisces](https://utrgvpulse.com/piecing-together-a-pisces/) - (Feb. 19-March 20): Oh, Pisces. You are often called the dreamers of the zodiac signs for a reason. Your imagination is unmatched and your creativity is clear to those around you. As a water sign, anyone who knows you can also tell that you feel emotions stronger than many others. It is one of your
- [Data science course at UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/data-science-course-at-utrgv/) - Do you enjoy coding and statistics or maybe studying data to learn more about people’s behaviors and habits? Perhaps you should consider a career in data science. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2020 report, the demand for data science skills will increase by 27.9 % through 2026. Data scientists also break data into
- [All About Aries](https://utrgvpulse.com/all-about-aries/) - (March 21-April 19): It’s your season, Aries! Even if you never know what day it is, every part of you knows that it is your moment to shine. Your energy is radiating and you need to express it. You’re loud, opinionated and you know what you want (Duh. You’re a fire sign!). Channel that this
- [Pick up a planner: 5 tips to start planning](https://utrgvpulse.com/pick-up-a-planner-5-tips-to-start-planning/) - EDINBURG, Texas—The spring semester is already underway, but many of us are still trying to catch our breaths. Some students miss the extended winter break, some are experiencing Zoom fatigue, while others are struggling to balance school with other responsibilities. However, there is one habit that can help students succeed this semester. Keeping and updating
- [The Aquarians are Alright: A Playlist for Aquarians](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-aquarians-are-alright-a-playlist-for-aquarians/) - Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): How has 2022 treated you so far, Aquarians? If it hasn’t been the best time of your life, that will change soon. If there is one zodiac sign that deserves some goodness this year, it’s you. Known as the humanitarian sign and symbolized by the Water Bearer, you love to help
- [Border patrol council endorses Gov. Abbott on reelection campaign](https://utrgvpulse.com/border-patrol-council-endorses-gov-abbott-on-reelection-campaign/) - EDINBURG, Texas - On Jan. 11, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott attended the National Border Patrol Council in Edinburg, Texas, where he discussed his policies for the future, including border security. In his opening remarks, the National Border Patrol Council’s President Brandon Judd commended the work the governor has done for Texas during his almost seven-year-term.
- [Baptism in Blood](https://utrgvpulse.com/baptism-in-blood/) - I’m naked. I can feel someone cleaning my body. I can’t see anything. I’m blindfolded, but I can talk. “What’s going on?” My voice sounded cracked. My throat felt dry. The hands pause for a moment, then they back away. I hear water pouring into a small container. A hand comes up to my face,
- [The Sagittarius Spunk: A Playlist for Sagittariuses](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-sagittarius-spunk-a-playlist-for-sagittariuses/) - Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It has been quite a year, Sagittarius, but it is finally your season. This is the perfect time to appeal to your wildness. Some of your strongest features are your curiosity and hunger for an adventure, so satisfy them. Try that fascinating hobby you have always wished you could learn. Pick
- [Eternals Review](https://utrgvpulse.com/eternals-review/) - McAllen, Texas- On Nov. 5, the Marvel Cinematic Universe released its 26th movie titled, “Eternals,” directed by Chloe Zhao. The movie is part of the fourth cinematic Marvel phase that includes “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” “Eternals” casts A-list actors such as Gemma Chan, Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma
- [Learn to Recycle](https://utrgvpulse.com/learn-to-recycle/) - Nov. 8 was National Recycling Day and although it is a day that encourages the participation of every individual, not everyone knows how to recycle properly. According to Forbes.com, only about 35% of Americans actually recycle. This is because most of the time, people are confused and ignorant about recyclable materials. Recycling is not as
- [Blue Banisters Review](https://utrgvpulse.com/blue-banisters-review/) - EDINBURG, Texas- On Oct. 22, Lana del Rey released her album “Blue Bannisters.” It is the artist's seventh major-label studio album that delivers a poetic look into what it means to truly move on. Here are my top 5 favorite songs from the album: 1. “Beautiful”- is a lyrical depiction of what it means to
- [Bueno, bonito y barato: Little Caesars Pizza](https://utrgvpulse.com/bueno-bonito-y-barato-little-caesars-pizza/) - Bueno, bonito y barato is a commonly used phrase in Mexico to describe something that is nice, pretty and cheap. That is exactly what the pizza from Little Caesars is. I am a college student with a job and my earnings are precious to me. So, my money is carefully spent. But there are times
- [When the Health Care System Works Against You](https://utrgvpulse.com/when-the-health-care-system-works-against-you/) - NOTE: As a white woman, I am going to be focusing on the hardships of white women since I can not speak on the experiences of people of color. Health care is a system that works for white, cis, men and against women, transgendered patients and people of color. It pushes heteronormative ideas on patients
- [A Celebration: Dia de los Muertos](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-celebration-dia-de-los-muertos/) - McALLEN, Texas—Historically and socially, Nov. 1 seems to be overlooked. Unlike other dates such as Dec. 25, Feb. 14 or July 4, Nov. 1 is not a well-known date to many Americans. However, for the Hispanic community, the date carries great significance. Every year, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, Hispanics celebrate Dia de los
- [Inside the Abandoned San Juan Hotel](https://utrgvpulse.com/inside-the-abandoned-san-juan-hotel/) - The San Juan Hotel in Hidalgo County was built in 1920. According to legend, the hotel is home to tons of ghosts and spirits. Pulse Magazine decided to visit the hotel. Check out our Youtube video!
- [From a honeycomb cell to a community beehive](https://utrgvpulse.com/from-a-honeycomb-cell-to-a-community-beehive/) - EDINBURG, Texas—Since Oct. 18, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley community members could decorate and leave a honeycomb cell as part of an interactive community art exhibit in the Student Union on the Edinburg campus. The individual honeycombs come together to form a beehive. Jacqueline Reed, a psychology senior, came up with “BEELonging,” the interactive
- [The producer behind drag queen stars](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-producer-behind-drag-queen-stars/) - DONNA, Texas— Joel Garcia started experimenting with his uncle’s computer programs and created mixes when he was a child. One of those mixes included a voiceover from the movie “Austin Powers.” Those mixes were his introduction to producing music. Now, 37-year-old Garcia produces music for “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World Tour” and HBO’s “We’re
- [Q&A with Podcast Hosts Kaszyca and Sarah Costello](https://utrgvpulse.com/qa-with-podcast-hosts-kaszyca-and-sarah-costello/) - In their weekly podcast, “Sounds Fake but Okay,” Kayla Kaszyca and Sarah Costello discuss relationships, sexuality and identity through an asexual and aromantic lense. Kaszyca identifies as demisexual, a label on the asexual spectrum, and Costello identifies as asexual and aromantic. In case you are unfamiliar with ace terms, here are definitions of some labels
- [‘I’ve never felt the same since’- Sylvia Guerra Fortuin: A woman’s experiences with breast cancer](https://utrgvpulse.com/ive-never-felt-the-same-since-sylvia-guerra-fortuin-a-womans-experiences-with-breast-cancer/) - McALLEN, Texas—As her doctor walked into the room that day in 2013, Sylvia Guerra Fortuin knew what he was going to say about her lab results. “You have cancer,” the doctor said. The diagnosis was stage three breast cancer in her right breast. This meant she needed treatment immediately. “You often hear people say your
- [UTRGV hosts Fifth Annual International Conference on Border Studies](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-hosts-fifth-annual-international-conference-on-border-studies/) - EDINBURG, Texas- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas in Mexico will host the fifth annual International Conference on Border Studies from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 as a virtual event. Caroline Miles, Chair Department of Literature and Cultural Studies, is coordinating this event. She said that the Autonomous
- [UTRGV student wins state Model of the Year award](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-student-wins-state-model-of-the-year-award/) - Brownsville, Texas--When most people think of fashion, they automatically think of Milan, Paris or the New York Fashion Week. They also think of well-known models such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi and Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow. Big brands such as Givenchy, Dior and Balenciaga are not left out. But how many of us think about
- [All About Asexuality](https://utrgvpulse.com/all-about-asexuality/) - Asexuality is a term that you may be familiar with if you took a biology class. But did you know it has a second meaning? According to UCLA Williams Institute, the term is used by 1.7% of Americans. The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) defines asexuality as “a sexual identity that means one does
- [Strive On, Scorpios : A Playlist for Scorpios](https://utrgvpulse.com/strive-on-scorpios-a-playlist-for-scorpios/) - Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Mercury retrograde finally ended earlier this week. Now, it is time to rejoice in the fall season. As the leaves change shades, consider how you can grow this season too. As a water sign, you often feel emotions stronger than the other zodiac signs, including anger, stubbornness and sadness. When you
- [A Guide to the Best Study Locations and Habits](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-guide-to-the-best-study-locations-and-habits/) - RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas- Looking for better ways to study? Keep reading. According to Evert Villareal, a lecturer in the department of literatures and cultural studies at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, there are many habits that can help students study effectively. Villareal reflected on his time as a student and said some
- [Involvement Fair on Edinburg campus](https://utrgvpulse.com/involvement-fair-on-edinburg-campus/)
- [Deep Web: Disturbing Websites](https://utrgvpulse.com/deep-web-disturbing-websites/) - The internet most people know consists of sites like Facebook, Google and YouTube. But such sites make up less than 1% of the entire web. In the vastness of the World Wide Web, there are trillions of pages and sites unknown to the common internet user. Here, we may encounter illegal things that vary from
- [“Vienna”: the song that would hug you if it could](https://utrgvpulse.com/vienna-the-song-that-would-hug-you-if-it-could/) - EDINBURG, Texas- The first time I heard “Vienna” by Billy Joel was many years ago. But the first time the song resonated with me was last month. I was running an errand with my younger sister when “Vienna” came out on her playlist. I immediately made a connection with the heart-warming song that would hug
- [From learning to teaching art](https://utrgvpulse.com/from-learning-to-teaching-art/) - When Carolina Mendo was offered elective classes for the first time in middle school, she chose art, thinking it would be a fun activity. She had no idea she would end up finding a passion for it. Over the span of five years, Mendo majored in fine arts with a concentration in studio art at
- [Why Popeye’s classic chicken sandwich beats the rest](https://utrgvpulse.com/why-popeyes-classic-chicken-sandwich-beats-the-rest/) - When craving a fast-food chicken sandwich, you have many options. There is McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Wendy’s, Chick- fil-A and many more. If I had to choose the best option, Popeye’s is the place to go. Popeye’s classic chicken sandwich that was released in the fall of 2019 has become a huge success based on
- [Social Distancing: a blessing in disguise](https://utrgvpulse.com/social-distancing-a-blessing-in-disguise/) - You need four hugs a day for survival, according to family therapist Virginia Satir, but one in 54 people is opposed to such physical contact, according to the CDC. People with autism spectrum disorder also have a difficult time with physical contact and are not always in a position to comfortably accept it. On Sept.
- [Upcoming Films in October 2021](https://utrgvpulse.com/upcoming-films-in-october-2021/) - This year has already provided a large array of exciting and new films after more than a year of lockdowns and social distancing. Here are some of the biggest and most-anticipated films coming to theatres this October. “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” For all the Marvel fans, the sequel to 2018’s “Venom” is finally here.
- [A month of champignons](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-month-of-champignons/) - EDINBURG, Texas- September marks the beginning of many different things, such as the beginning of fall and National Hispanice Heritage month. However, another important and often forgotten fact is that September is also National Mushroom Month. For as long as civilization has existed, mushrooms have been rendered as a healing organism. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics depict
- [National Coffee Day Promotions](https://utrgvpulse.com/national-coffee-day-promotions/) - HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas--National Coffee Day is celebrated globally as a way to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the plight of coffee farmers, according to communitycoffee.com. Celebrated on Sept. 29, many cafes and businesses will have promotions to enjoy National Coffee Day to its fullest, making today the perfect date to drink a
- [Distinguished Speaker Series: John Quiñones](https://utrgvpulse.com/distinguished-speaker-series-john-quinones/) - BROWNSVILLE, Texas- The Distinguished Speaker Series at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, hosted John Quiñones, host of ABC’s “What Would You Do”' on Sept. 21 at the Brownsville campus. Quiñones is an author, award-winning TV journalist and motivational speaker. According to his webpage, “‘What Would You Do?’ is his latest phase in a
- [UTRGV Library honors Hispanic Heritage Month](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-library-honors-hispanic-heritage-month/) - EDINBURG, Texas-The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Library Special Collections and University Archives is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with books representing different aspects of the Latino experience on the third floor of the Edinburg campus library.
- [Q&A with the Dean of School of Medicine](https://utrgvpulse.com/qa-with-the-dean-of-school-of-medicine/) - Dr. Michael B. Hocker became the new dean of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s School of Medicine on June 28, 2021. Before that, Hocker served as a senior associate dean and designated institutional official of graduate medical education at the Medical University of Georgia at Augusta University. As a former U.S. Navy flight
- [Farmacias Lopez: A story of family](https://utrgvpulse.com/farmacias-lopez-a-story-of-family/) - Being raised in a Hispanic household and having lived in Mexico for the first half of my life, my heritage means a lot to me. To me, being Hispanic means many things. It’s the way my family raised me and the principles that have been engraved in me. It’s the fact that family is at
- [The canon day for celebrating comic books](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-canon-day-for-celebrating-comic-books/) - EDINBURG, Texas—Every Sept. 25, comic book enthusiasts celebrate National Comic Book Day. Not to be confused with National Free Comic Book Day, National Comic Book Day, which will take place Saturday, is a way to appreciate the literary art form. According to Days of the Year, comic book lovers will also honor Rodolphe Töpffer, who
- [Let’s Grow, Libras: A Playlist for Libras](https://utrgvpulse.com/lets-grow-libras-a-playlist-for-libras/) - Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra season is a time for drastic changes, including self-growth! You’re known as the social butterfly, the person everyone wants to vibe with. Sometimes that can lead to caring too much about others’ opinions. But even the life of the party needs an occasional rest. In these next few weeks, remember
- [Top 3 Met Gala Looks 2021](https://utrgvpulse.com/top-3-2021-met-gala-looks/) - EDINBURG, Texas- According to www.bbc.com, “The Met Gala is the fashion industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, and sees designers, models and Hollywood stars gather to compete for media coverage.” The Met is known for its extravagant and camp looks. However, the Met Gala this year was a tragedy. Perhaps people were rusty because of quarantine?
- [When Masks are the Enemy: COVID-19’s Impact on the Deaf Community](https://utrgvpulse.com/when-masks-are-the-enemy-covid-19s-impact-on-the-deaf-community/) - Note from the author: Throughout this article, the word deaf will be lowercase to abide by AP style. It is important to the author that readers understand it is not their intent to offend anyone with the use of lowercase deaf. EDINBURG, TX--While COVID-19 has changed the methods that we use to communicate with each
- [Remembering 9/11: Spotlight on Local Physicians](https://utrgvpulse.com/remembering-9-11-spotlight-on-local-physicians/) - EDINBURG,TX--Every year, the United States commemorates the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Local physicians, Dr. Juan Manuel Ortiz and Dr. Ricardo Abrue were among the thousands of people in New York who witnessed the attack. In 2001, Ortiz was completing his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. On Sept. 11,
- [The Valley of Squishmallows](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-valley-of-squishmallows/) - EDINBURG, Texas- The popularity of Squishmallows grows more and more every day globally and the Rio Grande Valley has caught on. Squishmallows are soft, plush toys that have been around since 2017 and range in size from 3.5 inches to 24 inches. Some Squishmallows are only sold in certain countries since they are exclusive to
- [Students’ perspectives on COVID-19](https://utrgvpulse.com/students-perspectives-on-covid-19/) - It has been two weeks since the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley began instruction on campuses. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, and while many students feel overall safe, they have some safety concerns. According to UTRGV's Welcome Back webpage, which has several COVID-19 safety resources. As of Sept. 2, there were 26
- [The Sound of Theatre](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-sound-of-theatre/) - EDINBURG, Texas- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s department of theatre is making a return this fall after COVID-19 forced it to stop doing live theater for more than a year. The department’s first live show will be “Tomas and the Library Lady,” based off of Pat Mora’s book of the same title and
- [Best Week Ever](https://utrgvpulse.com/best-week-ever/) - After learning virtually for a year and a half, the fall 2021 Best Week Ever at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley featured many new and fun activities. The Best Week Ever (Aug. 22 to Sept. 2), better known as the first week back to school, is a week of countless festivities. According to
- [“Hands off our bodies:” Women’s reactions to proposed abortion ban](https://utrgvpulse.com/hands-off-our-bodies-womens-reactions-to-proposed-abortion-ban/) - A view from the inside: (Sol) Edinburg, TX—When I entered the Edinburg City Hall on July 20, I was immediately told the first floor of the chamber had reached capacity. My options were watching through a TV screen outside the chamber or watching from the balcony. I chose the latter. As I joined the other
- [The Era of Nostalgia-Baiting: How Hollywood is Tricking You](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-era-of-nostalgia-baiting-how-hollywood-is-tricking-you/) - If you grew up in the 2000s, things like Silly Bandz, Windows XP and Club Penguin might make you nostalgic. That is because all things from our childhood bring back fond memories. Nostalgia can be a great feeling, leaving one to be reminiscent of their past. However, in the last seven years, Hollywood is using
- [The Olympics: Bizarre facts](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-olympics-bizarre-facts/) - The 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were held in 2021, was a new experience for all of us. This was because the coronavirus pandemic prevented the games from holding in 2020. However, rescheduling the games because of a pandemic is not the most bizarre thing that has happened to the Olympics. Here are seven facts that
- [“Looking Back, Honoring Legacy”](https://utrgvpulse.com/looking-back-honoring-legacy/) - EDINBURG, Texas - From now until Sept. 17, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hosting an exhibit called, The University Archives: Looking Back, Honoring Legacy. Starting at the library at the Edinburg campus, the exhibit presents the university’s history and legacy. The exhibit also honors notable alumni, faculty, sports achievements and its presidents.
- [The Virgo Cocktail](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-virgo-cocktail/) - Horoscope Jams with a Scorpio and an Aries A Playlist for Virgos Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Not only did school begin for you, but so did your season, Virgos. Are you ready?! You should be. You are so humble, practical, and you’re reliable. Anyone can count on you, including yourself. This semester will be a
- [“The Struggle to Pump some Iron”](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-struggle-to-pump-some-iron/) - After a year in which people spent months at home getting very little exercise, 2021 has taken pumping iron to a whole new level. The coronavirus pandemic caused paranoia about gyms and fitness areas being high-risk environments for the transmission of the virus. Just the thought of breathing heavily in a poorly ventilated space and
- [Pandemic Pandemonium](https://utrgvpulse.com/pandemic-pandemonium/) - In the spring semester of 2020, universities sent students home. By the fall, universities were eager to get their students back on campus with certain precautions in place. When I arrived on campus to move into the dorms at my previous university, there was a long line of people waiting to use the elevators. The
- [Getting Career Experience in the Summer](https://utrgvpulse.com/getting-career-experience-during-summer/) - As the Spring 2021 semester ends, graduating and soon-to-be seniors are applying to many jobs or internships during the summer. At UTRGV, Handshake is where students at the university can find and apply to positions. Already, departments such as Student Media, the Center for Student Involvement, and Parking and Transportation Services are looking to hire
- [A Familiar Stranger. A Forgotten Friend](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-familiar-stranger-a-forgotten-friend/) - Photo by Michael Gonzalez I had one regret: selling my flute. As of April 15, three weeks ago, I bought it from my friend (who I will call M. for privacy) who I sold it to back in 2018. We talked over this during the final week of March. After asking and paying $70 to
- [‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ a recap](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-grand-budapest-hotel-a-recap/) - Wes Anderson’s ability to persevere beyond the Independent Cinema era of the 1990s speaks to the extent to which his films reach to. I have fallen in love with his use of coordinated color palettes, characteristics of the different parts of the film and subtle references that add to the artistic quality. Anderson’s ability to
- [Summer Financial Aid for Students](https://utrgvpulse.com/summer-financial-aid-for-students/) - Summer is around the corner and it’s a difficult time for everyone, especially students who are trying to graduate and find themselves in financial need. The good news is that UTRGV offers a variety of opportunities to help students pay for their education. UTRGV announced its Summer Lift-Off Program, in which it will pay $500
- [Frankie Flav’z: Passion Turned Business](https://utrgvpulse.com/frankie-flavz-passion-turned-business/) - Food trucks have become a trendy option among new restaurant owners that allows them to offer a distinctive dining experience. Restauranteur Frank Macias operates Frankie Flav’z at the Point, Frankie Flav’z Craft BBQ Co. and Frankie Flav’z Craft Burger House in Harlingen, Texas. His initial plan began with a food truck and has grown tremendously
- [Team Vision United: the new SGA](https://utrgvpulse.com/team-vision-united-the-new-sga/) - Student Government Association Chief Justice Samantha Lara (left) recites the oath of office to Yahia Al-Qudah (second from left), the vice president-elect for Brownsville; José Pablo Rojas, president-elect; and Anacette Cantu, the vice president-elect for Edinburg. The hybrid ceremony was held on April 22. “We must prove to the people that have placed us
- [Hub of Prosperity: Where Food Meets Community](https://utrgvpulse.com/hub-of-prosperity/) - Three UTRGV students at the Hub of Prosperity call the urban farm their home. They work at their convenience to grow and sell produce at farmers markets while balancing their schoolwork. According to The Rider, Alex Racelis, agroecology program director and associate professor, received land behind the Edinburg First United Methodist Church. The church is located
- [Protecting the planet](https://utrgvpulse.com/protecting-the-planet/) - Earth Day first started on April in 1970 by Sen. Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin. It was first created in response to the increasing consumption of lead and gasoline. It aimed to bring to light the state of the Earth and get the government involved. Not only did Earth day result in over
- [Attack on Titan: A Modern Epic Comes To Its End](https://utrgvpulse.com/attack-on-titan-a-modern-epic-comes-to-its-end/) - When Hajime Isayama first published Attack on Titan back in 2009, he didn't expect its massive success. In 2013, under Funimation and WIT Studio, the popular manga got adapted into an anime. After 11 years and an approximate sale of 100 million copies of his work, the story will finally come to an end. I
- [Aisle 7](https://utrgvpulse.com/aisle-7/) - The party is going great so far. Richard Chien thrives on celebratory events, but this one has missed a beat. A half-Asian half-Caucasian wealthy businessman so bored with life he doesn’t know where to go. This is a man who has the desire to buy something missing, so he has to abscond his own celebration
- [Not Just Learning a Language](https://utrgvpulse.com/not-just-learning-a-language/) - The ASL Club at UTRGV is an organization that offers opportunity in learning, and socializing within the study of American Sign Language. The organization is run by President Ana Lilia, an Interpreter major with a concentration in Spanish, which means a focus in Spanish, English and ASL Translation/Interpretation. She also has a minor in Rehab
- [Pro-Abortion Bunnies](https://utrgvpulse.com/pro-abortion-bunnies/) - Every two years, the Texas State Legislature assembles for a 140-day legislative session in which members of the state Senate and House of Representatives introduce new bills, pass or reject new bills and review the status of current bills. The 87th Texas Legislative Session, running from Jan. 12 to May 31, will focus on the
- [Twenty-twenty ](https://utrgvpulse.com/twenty-twenty/) - I’m floating in the ocean. Alone and feeling lonely. Even with the fish circling and grazing my wavering feet. I’m thinking about how I got here from where I used to be and where exactly I’m going next. In brutal honesty between you and me, it was approximately four years ago when I wanted to
- [Addressing acceptance](https://utrgvpulse.com/addressing-acceptance/) - I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw a post from a non-binary model. Usually, posts do not make me think twice but seeing their content got me curious about who they are. Although I hesitated to look at their profile, I tapped their profile picture and saw their high-fashion content, alongside a massive following
- [Surpassing Limitations](https://utrgvpulse.com/surpassing-limitations/) - One popular quote from the 1989 film: “Field of Dreams” states, “If you build it, he will come.” This quote exemplifies the law of attraction; a belief that demonstrates how we attract things into creating the future we want for ourselves. Cindy Mata, the Director for Student Activities at the University of Texas Rio Grande
- [From Student to Dean](https://utrgvpulse.com/from-student-to-dean/) - Courtesy photo from Paul Chuoy, UTRGV. After serving the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for two years as the interim Dean of Students, Rebecca Gadson was appointed the permanent position in 2017. In addition to her role as Dean of Students, Gadson also serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Life. “The role
- [Texas’ Disastrous Rare Winter Storm](https://utrgvpulse.com/texas-disastrous-rare-winter-storm/) - “AEP is now reporting that outages may last until [Feb. 15],” wasn’t a headline I expected to read on ValleyCentral.com during a rare winter storm that left thousands of Texans without power. The storm hit after Valentine’s Day. The night before, I wrapped myself in a thick blanket, and I could hear the humming of
- [Madan Sara: The heart of Haiti](https://utrgvpulse.com/madan-sara-the-heart-of-haiti/) - In the cities of Haiti, a group of women work day and night to sustain their families. Haitian women encounter multiple obstacles in their daily lives. But that has not stopped them from becoming the essence of Haiti's economy. To depict these women’s struggles and contributions to Haiti’s economy, Etant Dupain, a Haitian filmmaker, created
- [Empowering women of UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/empowering-women-of-utrgv/) - The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host its first virtual luncheon from 4 to 5 p.m. today to highlight women at UTRGV in observance of International Women’s Day. “UTRGV’s responsibility to the community is to break down the wall between the halls, the academy and the community,” said Cathryn Merla-Watson, co-director of Gender
- [Get to know more of UTRGV’s Student Accessibility Council](https://utrgvpulse.com/get-to-know-more-of-utrgvs-student-accessibility-council/) - There are many clubs at UTRGV that help promote awareness and advocate for important topics at the university. One of them is the Student Accessibility Council (SAC). Abby Davila is a clinical rehabilitation counseling graduate student who has been a member of SAC since last spring and hopes that more students come and join their
- [A Community United](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-community-united/) - Courtesy photo from the Village in the Valley. *CORRECTION: Pulse incorrectly spelled "Kwanzaa" from a quote by Marsha Terry. The issue has since been corrected. The Rio Grande Valley has always been a place that is bursting with vibrant culture and diverse communities. Dr. Theresa Gatling, a physical therapist and co-pastor at the Mount Olive Worship center in McAllen, and Marsha
- [The Chapel on a Hill](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-chapel-on-a-hill/) - Just a few miles south of Expressway 83 on FM 1016, you will find La Lomita Chapel. The national historic landmark hosts weekly morning masses for the public to start their day. It was build in 1865 by Rene Guyard, a French merchant of Reynosa, according to the city of Mission website. The
- [A College Student’s Guide to Making Soup](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-college-students-guide-to-making-soup/) - Here are the ingredients you’ll need: A pinch of thyme A pinch of rosemary 2-3 bay leaves 1/4 tsp of pepper (any kind you want) 1 tsp of salt (any kind you want) A handful of cilantro 1/2 of a yellow onion 2 stocks of celery 3 medium or 2 large carrots 2-3 red potatoes
- [On a Mission](https://utrgvpulse.com/on-a-mission/) - In 2018, the Trump administration began employing a policy called “metering”, which limits the number of people who can request asylum at the U.S.-Mexican border each day. After it was implemented, hundreds of thousands of refugees sought port of entry areas (POE), waiting for their opportunity to begin their new life in the United States.
- [Resilience Redefined](https://utrgvpulse.com/resilience-redefined/) - The first time I remember hearing the saying “history repeats itself” was when I was 16 years old during my U.S History class. Social studies never resonated with me throughout elementary and middle school years. It was common for me to fall asleep or lose focus during these courses and participate in student-parent-teacher conferences. Before
- [The Current Usage of Online Groups Chats](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-current-usage-of-online-groups-chats/) - With the current pandemic, students everywhere have experienced problems with communication in this new method of schooling. However, with the rise of online group chats, it became easier to contact group mates, classmates, and even professors. An online group chat can be any kind of messaging platform on the internet that provides a real-time channel
- [Expanding literacy in the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/expanding-literacy-in-the-rgv/) - “I’m sadly not surprised,” said Elena Venegas, an assistant professor from the Bilingual and Literacy Studies department at UTRGV, when asked how she felt about the literacy rate in the Rio Grande Valley. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, an agency that promotes world peace and security with education, sciences and
- [Getting Justice is a Privilege](https://utrgvpulse.com/getting-justice-is-a-privilege/) - Mexico is a really sexist country. A lot of people are aware of it but not everyone understands the gravity of the problem. Mexico and the United States are neighbors, but these two countries are really different. In Mexico, you can get murdered or raped for just being a woman and not get any justice
- [The Superhero Project](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-superhero-project/) - Cavalry building was built in 1868, and it currently houses the Office of Student Life. It has been home to several organizations throughout its life, such as The Center for Advanced Radio Astronomy (CARA) and The Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy (CGWA). It has also been the home of the University of Texas at Brownsville
- [Financial aid nightmare](https://utrgvpulse.com/financial-aid-nightmare/) - UCentral in The Tower at the UTRGV Brownsville campus houses the University Registrars, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursars, and Financial Aid offices. Joe Castillo/Pulse The natural light broke through the curtains, shining at my face. The cold air circulating my apartment caused my body to shiver and teeth to chatter. I threw my blanket onto the left
- [La Moda Rapida Esta Destruyendo Nuestro Planeta](https://utrgvpulse.com/la-moda-rapida-esta-destruyendo-nuestro-planeta/) - Porque compraría en tiendas de segunda mano cuando existen tiendas con ropa bonita y precios accesibles como H&M y Forever 21? Esta era la misma pregunta que yo me hacia hace 2 años. Mi perspectiva cambio cuando vi como “fast fashion” afectaba nuestro planeta. “Fast fashion” es la moda rápida en donde se introducen
- [Adulthood](https://utrgvpulse.com/adulthood/) - After turning eighteen, my brain turned to be like an industrial machine that’s put to work everyday (non-stop) in a big fashion corporation -overthinks everything about every little detail -feels a lot -is dying to let herself go and has closed myself as the last hem being stitched to an Avante Garde gown -thinks that
- [What the 2020 Election Results Mean for the RGV and Beyond](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-the-2020-election-results-mean-for-the-rgv-and-beyond/) - *CORRECTION: Pulse incorrectly reported 10 million Americans have died from COVID-19, but this has been updated to reflect the correct data as of January 15, 2021. The year 2020 has been a very tumultuous year fraught with civil unrest, an economic crisis that rivaled the Great Depression, and a disease that ravaged the world. And
- [Loving with Different Political Views](https://utrgvpulse.com/loving-with-different-political-views/) - There has always been prominent tensions between political parties. Even more so in today’s more progressive society. Political parties tend to have very different approaches to social issues that can be found to affect the way we co-exist. This has been known to put a lot strain on our relationships with people like co-workers, families and
- [Education is power](https://utrgvpulse.com/education-is-power/) - The echoing cries of frustration and the yearning for a new awakening has caused an uproar across the nation. In the wake of frequent police brutality incidents towards Black Americans, racial justice protests continue to break out on the streets, and communities continue to join the movement to dismantle systemic racism. A group of six McAllen Independent School District alumni created the Grande
- [Quarantine Collectors](https://utrgvpulse.com/quarantine-collectors/) - Half a year into the worldwide coronavirus pandemic many things have come to a screeching halt. From family gatherings and traditions to simply taking a stroll around your favorite shopping center, many seemingly trivial acts are no longer the same. One of the hobbies that has completely changed is collector culture. Collector culture refers to
- [An unapologetic state of mind](https://utrgvpulse.com/an-unapologetic-state-of-mind/) - I was in bed in my apartment in Edinburg when a knife was digging into my chest, but I couldn’t find it. My throat closed, mouth dry, voice trembled, and I felt like I lost my marbles. I used YouTube or a video game to distract from the anxiety; however, it made multiple visits. I
- [Best friends create small business amidst pandemic](https://utrgvpulse.com/best-friends-create-small-business-amidst-pandemic/) - Productivity varies from person to person. Some people like to read, draw, do sports, or even start their own business. That's the case for two UTRGV students who have used their free time to create their small business amidst the coronavirus. Kazzandra Meza a junior biology major and Lupita Martinez a senior business management major
- [‘Over the Moon’ Review: A Tale of Love, Loss and Culture](https://utrgvpulse.com/over-the-moon-review-a-tale-of-love-loss-and-culture/) - “Over the Moon” is a movie that uses a beautiful blend of art, music, science and mythology to tell a story that focuses on loss, grief and moving on. The protagonist is a girl named Fei Fei. An extremely intelligent girl with a fascination with the moon. This stems from the stories her mother would
- [Unofficial results in the 2020 election](https://utrgvpulse.com/unofficial-results-in-the-2020-election/) - A Brownsville Independent School District police officer stands at the entrance of the Burns Elementary School polling site Tuesday afternoon. Officers helped direct traffic into the polling site. Manuel Gamez/Pulse Photos Alejandra Yañez and Omar Zapata | THE RIDER Victor G. Ramirez | VAQUERO RADIO Steven Hughes | PULSE In one of the most anticipated
- [What We’re Fighting For: Outside UTRGV’s Kamala Harris Rally](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-were-fighting-for-outside-utrgvs-kamala-harris-rally/) - If you were at campus on Oct. 30, then you most likely noticed the long lines of cars that took over the East University Drive with giant flags of red or blue. Or maybe you noticed the copious amounts of security personnel that were on campus. You could feel the anticipation in the air,
- [Maneuvering the Pandemic: Las Ramblas' Journey](https://utrgvpulse.com/maneuvering-the-pandemic-las-ramblas-journey/) - Behind the bar at Las Ramblas. Courtesy of Border Creative Co. Las Ramblas lounge was hours away from opening their doors to embrace dozens of patrons eager to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The servers at the relaxing and dimly lit lounge were prepared for a long night to be filled with craft cocktails and great
- [The Rush of Cycling](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-rush-of-cycling/) - Daniel Leal stopped his bike outside the Baptist Student Ministry’s parking lot in Edinburg to wait for traffic to clear. Once it did, he took off. As he turned, like magic, a car sideswiped his front wheel. The 26-year-old turned and slammed into the vehicle, falling onto his back, he was not wearing a helmet.
- [What Fairytales Never Told Us](https://utrgvpulse.com/what-fairytales-never-told-us/) - Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was beautiful, sang to birds and wandered through the forest with her animal friends. One day, while she was singing by a river, she heard the voice of a prince. He sang beautifully, harmonizing well with her voice and after one song, she was in love.
- [The Holocaust: Fading with Time](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-holocaust-fading-with-time/) - If there’s one thing history has taught society, it’s that humans can commit atrocities against their own. The Holocaust claimed the lives of 6 million Jews and 5 million civilians throughout WWII. Yet, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany conducted a survey and found that many Americans are unaware of general facts concerning the Holocaust. Using
- [A virtual Halloween with CAB](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-virtual-halloween-with-cab/) - Following an abrupt end to spring because of COVID-19, summer heat above 90 degrees, and an uncertain future for students, people in the Rio Grande Valley were looking forward to fall and Halloween. However, due to COVID-19, Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino said that he won’t authorize “normal Halloween activities” and Hidalgo County Judge Richard
- [Cold Reminder](https://utrgvpulse.com/cold-reminder/) - October brought cold winds and light rain that seemed to leave the small streets of the Rio Grande Valley almost abandoned. My small hatchback creaked as it rolled against those streets and into the back parking lot of the old middle school I attended 43 years ago. The name, I don’t even wish to say
- [A Rotten Pumpkin in the Patch](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-rotten-pumpkin-in-the-patch/) - After a long and unprecedented year, we have finally reached the start of fall season. I have always admired fall for a few reasons: the warmth (and I do not mean the Rio Grande Valley weather), seeing leaves changing into shades of orange and yellow, the seasonal coffee shop drinks and the festivities. With Halloween
- [Train 34](https://utrgvpulse.com/train-34/) - If there was one thing Maria hated, it was waiting alone in the dark for the train to come. She had just gotten off her 24-hour plane ride and the only thing she wanted to do was fall asleep in the comfort of a hotel room. But it seemed like that wouldn't happen tonight because
- [Top 5 Filipino Monsters](https://utrgvpulse.com/top-5-filipino-monsters/) - If you were to walk into any store right now, you will find fall-themed decorations, an abundance of plastic jack-o-lantern buckets, a plethora of cheap costumes and a wide variety of candy for half the price. This, of course, can mean only one thing: Halloween is coming. Often, there are certain images we associate with
- [The Whistle in the Hallway](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-whistle-in-the-hallway/) - If you have been in the ELABS building at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley you must have heard it, a catchy tune hauntingly floating in the air. It’s not just entertaining, it is also the retelling of a story of love and support. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans is known
- [An Overview of the 2020 Presidential Debate](https://utrgvpulse.com/an-overview-of-the-2020-presidential-debate/) - History was made on Sept. 29 when the first presidential debate took place in Cleveland, Ohio, with President Donald Trump as the Republican nominee and Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. Chris Wallace, an anchor for Fox News Sunday, was the debate’s moderator. The debate lasted for ninety minutes, divided into six, fifteen-minute segments. The
- [Highlight of the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/highlight-of-the-rgv/) - The Rio Grande Valley is a place with all kinds of people and cultures. However, people in the Valley have the mentality that the RGV has nothing to offer to its community. It’s a Valley thing to believe that the Rio Grande Valley is a boring place to live in. People commonly think that the
- [In Honor of Hispanic (Latino, Latina, Latinx) Heritage Month](https://utrgvpulse.com/in-honor-of-hispanic-latino-latina-latinx-heritage-month/) - Hispanic? Latino? Latina? Latinx? Chicano? This month we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month celebrating our contributions, our legacies and our traditions. Te gustan los tacos? Margaritas? Baseball, golf or boxing? You can thank our Hispanic/Latin influences por eso. Yet, we are more than just the absorption of our traditions on American society. We must celebrate our
- [The Good, the Bad and the Vintage](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-vintage/) - In the heat of the pandemic, many people have turned to unique avenues to make money or find an interesting new hobby. One thing that blew up is buying and selling vintage second-hand clothing. This is not new. Thrift stores and charity shops have been around since the 1920s. What seems to have grown in
- [UTRGV investigates lecturer’s alleged comments](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-investigates-lecturers-alleged-comments/) - UTRGV is investigating an incident regarding a political science lecturer who allegedly made controversial comments toward students in his U.S. public policy class earlier this week, a university official said. Screenshots from political science Lecturer Michael DeLor’s alleged Twitter account, @SafelyAnnonym, also circulated on social media, prompting students to raise their concerns. “We have not,
- [Researching the language at the U.S.-Mexican Border](https://utrgvpulse.com/researching-the-language-at-the-u-s-mexican-border/) - Professors from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the University of Arizona received a grant to document the language spoken at the U.S.-Mexican border along the Rio Grande Valley and Southern Arizona. The goal is to engage the community by showing the developing corpora in the future. A corpus, in linguistics, is “a
- [All you need is love](https://utrgvpulse.com/all-you-need-is-love/) - In the 1960s, a counterculture lifestyle began that embraced the ideals of spreading love, kindness, harmony and peace. Through music, art and political movements, a free-spirited consciousness also emerged. Sixty years later, these ideals are still pursued in the United States. For example, Angela Garcia, a local collage artist, creatively expresses herself using the same
- [Quarantine Tails](https://utrgvpulse.com/quarantine-tails/) - Quarantine has been quite the drag to be honest. The hours slowly have melted together, and the days have compressed into my bedroom as I count how long it will be until I get to see my friends from more than just behind a screen. Luckily for me though I have Petunia, a mixed breed
- [Who my people are?](https://utrgvpulse.com/who-my-people-are/) - *My people are the ones that accept me for who I am and are loyal *My people are the ones that respect me *My people are there for me in both my toughest days and my best days *My people aren’t afraid of being different *My people are those who stand out and fight for
- [WAC implements voter awareness initiative](https://utrgvpulse.com/wac-implements-voter-awareness-initiative/) - Sports organizations nationwide have taken steps to support and encourage civic engagement from its athletes and fans. The Western Athletic Conference followed suit on Sept. 8, announcing the implementation of its new voter awareness program, WAC Votes. “WAC Votes aims to educate student-athletes on the importance of voting and exercising their civic responsibility leading up
- [How Spring 2020 College Student are Living During Pandemic, Post-Graduation](https://utrgvpulse.com/how-spring-2020-college-student-are-living-during-pandemic-post-graduation/) - Students gathered around UTRGV’s Edinburg campus to take their graduation photos. Some dressed in flashy caps with two or more stoles and cords draped over their gowns. Others wore a Sunday’s best since their graduation package hadn’t arrived. Distant chatter and laughter came from the eager Spring 2020 graduates, their families and hired photographers. Families
- [A Continuous Change](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-continuous-change/) - Amid the global pandemic, we have entered a cycle of submerging into murkiness and floating around in circles, all with hopes to come out of this transitional period cleansed and transformed. As we dive deeper into uncharted waters, it is easy to wonder what will happen next and how we are going to continue adjusting
- [Can Yoga help reduce stress?](https://utrgvpulse.com/can-yoga-help-reduce-stress/) - During this pandemic, everyone has realized mental health is real. It is very easy and comfortable to stay in bed all day, watching Netflix, having classes on Zoom, and scrolling through Instagram and Twitter. However, that won’t help your health. The hardest thing to do is getting up, but once you're up you’ll see it
- [UTRGV: COVID-19](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-covid-19/) - The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of many people, if not everyone. To maintain a healthy lifestyle during the pandemic, students at the University of Texas Rio Grande have learned to adapt during these difficult times. The lives of UTRGV students have drastically changed since the spread of COVID-19 began. The Edinburg government
- [¡La Lotería!](https://utrgvpulse.com/la-loteria/) - If you grew up in a Mexican household, you must know how to play Lotería, the Mexican version of bingo. Family and friends would come together to play lotería, using beans or coins to mark their cards. But what if there was a way to play online with your friends? Jesus Emmanuel Loera, a civil
- [UT System Chancellor Visits UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/ut-system-chancellor-visits-utrgv/) - University of Texas System Chancellor James Milliken visited the Edinburg campus Thursday to speak about how the university is operating during the pandemic. Milliken said he talked to UTRGV President Guy Bailey and Deputy President and Interim Provost Janna Arney regarding how the different online learning environments are performing. He met with students who are
- [Alcohol is on the Top of the List This Season](https://utrgvpulse.com/alcohol-is-on-the-top-of-the-list-this-season/) - EDINBURG–The bass shakes the house full of college students. They’re dancing shoulder to shoulder, holding their third, maybe fourth cup of liquor, vision clouded by smoke. Moments later, some people are hunched over toilet bowls, passed out on the floor, and few are acting irritated. Those who are conscious feel confused or have lost their
- [My Summer As a Sugar Baby](https://utrgvpulse.com/my-summer-as-a-sugar-baby/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE COMMUNITY BORDER POLITICS GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US Anonymous The Spring of 2016 was when I completely lost any and all motivation. Depression had consumed me entirely, leaving me with an overwhelming need to just… disappear: take a sunny vacation away from the dark
- [Red Versus Blue: UTRGV Student Organization Attempts to Fill Political Gap in the RGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/redversusblue/) - By Erik L. Webster EDINBURG – She was told that she betrayed her race. She was told that she wasn’t a real Hispanic. She was told that she was allowing men to make decisions for her. This was one of the experiences Adrienne Peña-Garza, candidate for Hidalgo County Grand Old Party chairwoman, shared after speaking
- [Is this It?](https://utrgvpulse.com/is-this-it/) - The artwork created by Canchola was made as part of her continuing quest to document daily life through the use of narrative. These works on paper depict beach scenes, swimmers, curious interiors, landscapes, and the daily quiet moments in life.
- [Boss Women of the RGV: Ingrid Monserrat, Creator of The Healing Factory Juice& Co.](https://utrgvpulse.com/boss-women-of-the-rgv-ingrid-monserrat-creator-of-the-healing-factory-juice-co/) - The Healing Factory Juice & Co. is a Vegan, woman owned and eco-friendly restaurant located in McAllen, Texas. The restaurant opened its doors in April 2017, and its owner and creator, Ingrid Monserrat, has decided to share her entrepreneurial journey. “It isn’t something I had in mind,” shares Monserrat, initially setting off for a career
- ["Un retrato"](https://utrgvpulse.com/un-retrato/) - Timeless and meaningful photographs are what Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas, a documentary photographer based in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, hopes to capture with her project “Un retrato.” The project, viewable since January 2016 at veronicagabriela.com, showcases images of people in the isolated village of Santa María Alotepec, Oaxaca, México holding prints of their portraits.
- [Mexico is The Shit](https://utrgvpulse.com/mexico-is-the-shit/) - Por Dania Ruiz * LEYENDA *Esto nos es sólo una chamarra, es una declaración, una oportunidad para recordar al mundo que ¡México es grande! Que todo lo hecho en México está bien hecho. Es un homenaje a todos aquellos mexicanos en todo el mundo que están cambiando la cultura global con sus hermosos corazones y
- [Transcending Societal Norms: Transgender in the Valley](https://utrgvpulse.com/transcending-societal-norms/) - Transgender in the valley “I used to hate that I felt this way or I used to hate that I couldn’t fit in,” said Valerie Cantu, a transgender woman. “I hated that I wanted to to be a girl or that I liked feminine things; I saw how other boys acted or talked, and
- [Spooktacular Savings](https://utrgvpulse.com/spooktacular-savings/) - Chipotle “Boorito” Deal Come dressed up in your favorite costume and get a burrito or burrito bowl for just $3. The discount is good from 3 pm until closing time. Also, make sure to cash in on a chance to win free burritos for a year! All you have to do is text “BOORITO” to
- [RGV Halloween Events](https://utrgvpulse.com/652/) - Get your costumes ready! Halloween is right around the corner and PULSE has you covered. Here are free or low-cost bootastic events that are happening around the Rio Grande Valley. Fall Festival at Discovery School Thursday, October 26th 5:30-8:30 PM 1711 W. Alberta Rd., Edinburg (Discovery School) The fall festival has lots of food, games,
- [On Patrol: An Apolitical Photo Story About Life Along the Rio Grande](https://utrgvpulse.com/696/) - Democrats. Republicans. Politicians… For this select group of individuals, the Rio Grande Valley is more than just a place. It is a political cash cow raking in not just U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos, but also cashing in the votes of a primarily Hispanic, primarily Democrat society…
- [Don't Feed the Squirrels](https://utrgvpulse.com/dont-feed-the-squirrels/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US Rocio Villalobos Fellow students, there is an issue that needs to be addressed. Many of you are puttingyourself in harm’s way and may not even know it. This piece is titled after my very real feelings toward the squirrel epidemic
- [Fritz Haber The Man Who Wanted to Feed Millions and Killed Thousands](https://utrgvpulse.com/fritz-haber-the-man-who-wanted-to-feed-millions-and-killed-thousands/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By Francisco Zuloaga 1. The Savior? 0 year In an act of apocalyptic prophesy, chemist and physicist, sir William Crookes explains to the British Science Association that unless science can find a way to produce two billion and a half
- [Viaje a la Tierra de Wirikuta](https://utrgvpulse.com/viaje-a-la-tierra-de-wirikuta-2/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US Por: Jehudi Meza Fotografia: Arael and Jehudi Meza Después de un viaje sin precedentes, lleno de pequeños incidentes que se impregnan como imágenes en la memoria de un rollo develado por el tiempo. Escribo para no olvidar el significado de
- [The World's Spookiest Holiday](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-worlds-spookiest-holiday/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By Rocio Villalobos Attending a Christian school during my formative years, we celebrated Halloween with a Halleluiah Festival because Halloween was believed to be a holiday in celebration of the devil. Dressing up as a witch, ghost or scary creature
- [‘La mas bella de todas las mariposas’](https://utrgvpulse.com/la-mas-bella-de-todas-las-mariposas/) - BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Las poblaciones de mariposas monarca han disminuido un 90 por ciento, según The Village of Glenview. Y su hábitat está disminuyendo en todo el territorio desde Canadá a México. "No nos quedan muchos [hábitats]. Cuando decimos algodoncillo, estamos hablando de diferentes especies de algodoncillo ... a escala norteamericana, el problema es la deforestación
- [My Experience Being Embedded with Fusion's Drug Wars Season Five](https://utrgvpulse.com/my-experience-being-embedded-with-fusions-drug-wars-season-five/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By: Roderick Kise Imagine running, sweating and fending off bugs in the brush near the Rio Grande while combing the area for illegal immigrants in the company of U. S. Border Patrol agents and Office of Field Operations officers. Within
- [Five Tips To Get Through College](https://utrgvpulse.com/five-tips-college/) - By: Erik L. Webster Facebook Twitter Google-plus Most people who decide to go to college enroll immediately after high school or shortly after… I’m not most people.Age aside — I’ll be 30 this month — I have found myself on the cusp of attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree. And as the middle of my
- [Down For Too Long](https://utrgvpulse.com/down-for-too-long/) - On December 11, 2018, President Donald Trump announced he would declare a partial government shutdown unless Congress allocated $5.6 million in funding for a wall dividing the United States and Mexico border. At midnight of December 22, he followed suit with that promise.
- [No Border Wall | No al Muro](https://utrgvpulse.com/no-border-wall-no-al-muro/) - By Ashley Mathew Trump’s border wall has since gained national attention in the last few weeks as its initial construction date draws closer. Just last month the Trump administration announced it had waivered 28 U.S. Environmental and Health protection laws relating to public land, endangered wildlife, clean air and water to ensure smooth construction come
- [Buzzin' for Brunch](https://utrgvpulse.com/buzzin-for-brunch/) - Drink up and eat up, witches! Love Buzz returns with their brunch of the month with a magical twist for Halloween. The pink neon fluorescent lights, pink walls, and pink décor offer an empowering feminine ambience to the cocktail bar. Getting in to the Halloween spirit with lanterns, black candles, miniature skulls, and engraved tombstones
- [You May or May Not ‘Like’ This New Feature](https://utrgvpulse.com/you-may-or-may-not-like-this-new-feature/) - The saying “a picture is worth a thousand words”, could not be more true. Instagram has revolutionized the face of social media by allowing its users to connect with people, discover the unimaginable, and express their individuality through sharing photos and videos as a social and creative outlet. Since its launch in 2010, the multimedia
- [When/How to Move Out](https://utrgvpulse.com/when-how-to-move-out/) - According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the fall of 2019, about 19.9 million students are attending colleges in the United States. 16.9 million of them are in undergraduate programs and thousands of these students, like me, will live on- or closer to campus either from the first day of college or after
- [A look into the history of Australian bushfires](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-look-into-the-history-of-australian-bushfires/) - Since September 2019, Australia has been on fire. Satellite images portray a country whose south coast is hidden in smoke, with orange red, black and hellish bright red skies. The megafire, a combination of 135 bushfires, engulfed the states of New South Wales and Victoria, which are also Australia’s most populous cities. So far, the
- [Phone scam call pandemic](https://utrgvpulse.com/phone-scam-call-pandemic/) - While tutoring kids at a church, Jesus Zamora, a student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, got a phone call from an anonymous number. He answered and was told he committed tax fraud. The caller informed him that he'll need to show to court. After the call, he panicked to the point of
- [The Self-Doubt Within Artists](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-self-doubt-within-artists/) - During meditation, the mind wanders into a flood of endless thoughts. It gives direction and is yet directionless. However, for Leonardo Jaden De Jesus, moments in the stillness of meditation are used as a medium and inspiration for his art. De Jesus is a studio art sophomore at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
- [Marine-time Exploration](https://utrgvpulse.com/261/) - The importance of acres of seagrass and oyster reefs are among the many mysteries to be solved by students in the new School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Science. “The students are going to get a very broad view of the marine and coastal environments,” Director of Multidisciplinary Sciences David W. Hicks said. “Being able
- [The "A" Word: A Student's Account of Her Abortion](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-a-word-a-students-account-of-her-abortion/) - In the UTRGV Student Union, there stood Carolyn Garcia, a smile on her face as she displayed a sign reading “free condoms!” in bubbly blue lettering. She wore a bright pink T-shirt in support of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Just like she backs them, the international reproductive health organization has assisted her and thousands of other women around the
- [Humans of UTRGV](https://utrgvpulse.com/humans-of-utrgv/) - In a world of full of pessimistic characters and harrowing headlines there are people in the Rio Grande Valley who are making it their primary objective to bring the community a healthy dose of optimism. Humans of UTRGV (HOUTRGV) started off as a concept to share personal daily experiences from students and staff of the University of Texas
- [Taste Buds](https://utrgvpulse.com/taste-budz/) - [fusion_text] If you are looking for a sugar rush or an espresso shot that can wake the dead, then the Luna Coffee House is right up your alley. When the Pulse team embarked on this unsponsored and completely out of pocket coffee break, I originally wasn’t expecting to find such an interesting and out
- [5 Ways to Save](https://utrgvpulse.com/september-savings/) - 5 Ways to Save This Month FREE NYX Birthday Palette As a college student on a budget, sometimes makeup isn’t the first thing on our shopping lists. Avid beauty shoppers know that makeup can get expensive and we’re all trying to save a little change, aren’t we? To get your free 10 shade palette
- [Danielle Lopez GRV's Millennial Curandera](https://utrgvpulse.com/danielle-lopez-grvs-millennial-curandera/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION CAMPUS STUDENT LIFE COMMUNITY BORDER POLITICS GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By: J. Eduard Moreno Photography: Arael Meza “Aqui no hay pena; aqui no hay dolor,” Danielle López chants melodically as she burns copal-scented incense around an upscale home in Edinburg, Texas. Another house blessing going as
- [After the Flood: A neighborhood left underwater](https://utrgvpulse.com/after-the-flood-a-neighborhood-left-underwater/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US Kimberly Chacon Cardenas KIMBERLY CHACON-CARDENAS & ROCIO VILLALOBOSAfter the June floods that left many families from Hidalgo and Cameron counties in devastation, President Trump authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide aid to affected residents. The President’s declaration arrived
- [Vote Matters](https://utrgvpulse.com/voting-matters-by-ashley-mathew/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By Ashley Mathew RGV PEOPLE WHO VOTE30%NO VOTE70% Voting Matters Statistically, in the Rio Grande Valley, less than 30 percent of the population votes during the midterm elections. That percentage begins to significantly drop for local community elections. The idea
- [Feminism’s new face What happened to “the equality of the sexes”](https://utrgvpulse.com/feminisms-new-face-what-happened-to-the-equality-of-the-sexes/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By Steven Hughes Graphics: Michel Flores As of late, feminism is viewed as the oppression of man. This interpretation contradicts what feminism actually is. Although they might not match the term with its definition, many agree with the ideology of
- [Yoga On The Lawn](https://utrgvpulse.com/yoga-on-the-lawn/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US Weslaco, TX, August 14, 2018—For anyone who enjoys the beautiful outdoors of South Texas or anyone looking to relax after a day’s work, consider completing your day with a yoga session at Weslaco’s Frontera Audubon. Yogi instructor Brittany Castro leads
- [Nintendo Review](https://utrgvpulse.com/nintendo-review/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By Erik Webster I may have been young, but I can still remember the day I drove with my dad to pick up the, then recent, Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was 1992. Disney’s Aladdin had just been released and the television
- [Devastation by Deadline](https://utrgvpulse.com/devastation-by-deadline/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US By: Yazmin Sanchez Cortez Most college student’s goal upon graduation is to get a job related to their area of study. The sad reality, however, is that once these students obtain their degree, they are neither guaranteed a job in
- ["Rate That Facility" College of Business](https://utrgvpulse.com/rate-that-facility-college-of-business/) - https://youtu.be/lmeeE8xXBn8
- [Q&A with Photographer Sebástian  Guerrero Cárdenas](https://utrgvpulse.com/qa-with-photographer-sebastian-guerrero-cardenas/) - FEATURED ARTS ANONYMOUS ESPAÑOL OPINION COMMUNITY BORDER GALLERY ISSUE ABOUT US 2018 2019 CONTACT US Q&A with Photographer Sebastián Guerrero Cárdenas By Andrea Aleman Sebastián Guerrero Cárdenas moved from Mexico to the Rio Grande Valley at an early age. He is a graduate from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Information Systems and Computer
- [Competitive Eating Is Gross](https://utrgvpulse.com/competitive-eating-is-gross/) - Major League Eating began in America in 1916 when Nathan’s Famous held a hot dog eating competition on Independence Day. This tradition carries has carried into today. The winner of 2018’s contest downed 74 hot dogs in a matter of 10 minutes. I can’t imagine this is healthy for one’s internal organs and digestive system. Actually, it definitely is not.
- [The Valley Participates in Nationwide “Clear the Shelters” Day](https://utrgvpulse.com/community/) - On Aug. 17, animal shelters nationwide opened their doors for Clear the Shelters, an event dedicated to giving every homeless animal a home and family. NBC and Telemundo stations have been teaming up in order to help over 1,900 shelters across the country.
- [‘The most beautiful of all butterflies’](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-most-beautiful-of-all-butterflies/) - BROWNSVILLE – Monarch butterfly populations have declined 90%, according to The Village of Glenview. Their habitat is diminishing across North America. “We don’t have a lot of [habitats] left,” said Jon Dale, a senior manager for American Forests. “When we say milkweed, we’re talking about different species of milkweed … on a North-American scale; the issue is deforestation.
- [YRUAMA: A JOURNEY](https://utrgvpulse.com/yruama-a-journey/) - Combining elements and rhythms of Afro-Latinx and psychedelia into their music, New York native band Combo Chimbita stopped at Cine El Rey in McAllen for their Ahomale Tour. Ahomale serves as the band’s second album, preceded by their first album, Abya Yala. During this tour stop, four sets of local artists opened for Combo Chimbita.
- [Who is Nancy Mulligan?](https://utrgvpulse.com/who-is-nancy-mulligan/) - Since 2017, when the third Ed Sheeran album, “Divide” was released, I’ve been obsessed with every single song. I think in comparison with the second one, this album seems to be more heartfelt. I only know Ed Sheeran as an artist, but not personally. However, by listening to his songs, you can tell the difference
- [A Greek Helping the Greeks](https://utrgvpulse.com/a-greek-helping-the-greeks/) - Kristen Garza started working for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as the student program adviser for Fraternity and Sorority Life on Aug. 8, 2016. Garza has seen many of her students achieve success while working in the program. She can relate to them as she’s gone through a membership process. Back in the
- [Make Good Choices](https://utrgvpulse.com/make-good-choices/) - During fall 2019 to spring 2020 semesters, Sean Gilbert, a criminal justice senior, attended several University of Texas Rio Grande Valley men’s basketball games. Gilbert sat with fellow Greek Life students, such as Alpha Sigma Tau (AST), and he danced and stood to the music played by UTRGV's Pep Band or listened to the speakers
- [Coronavirus Impact at UTRGV and Beyond](https://utrgvpulse.com/coronavirus-impact-at-utrgv-and-beyond/) - Since December 2019, the coronavirus began spreading across China, originating in Wuhan. Then, as of April 3, 207 countries have identified cases of the virus. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), common symptoms include a fever, a dry cough and tiredness. Other symptoms are chest pain, and shortness of breath. According to WHO, around 80 percent of people who contracted
- [First Week Back. What to Do?](https://utrgvpulse.com/first-week-back-what-to-do/) - The online classes started this week. This new reality strikes and makes us all feel less motivated to continue. I just had my first online class via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (a.k.a. the Skype of Blackboard,) and it took 30-40 minutes for the professor to set up and get online. The whole situation made me want
- [UTRGV Committee to Work on Census](https://utrgvpulse.com/utrgv-committee-to-work-on-census/) - As of March 12, the United States Census Bureau has been collecting data for this Census season. The data, regarding household size, is used for school budgets, infrastructure, and health insurances such as Medicaid and Medicare. Keeping count of the population also helps gain representation on a state and federal level to communities such as
- [Rio Grande Valley Cities to Require Masks](https://utrgvpulse.com/rio-grande-valley-cities-to-require-masks/) - While walking around Edinburg, there two or more people seen with a variety of masks. They have colorful designs such as halves of lemons on a yellow background or a simple surgical mask. Inside stores the number of people using them is doubled, even triple. Additional designs are seen, some made from home. Chatter in
- [Students, faculty work to test for the coronavirus](https://utrgvpulse.com/students-faculty-work-to-test-for-the-coronavirus/) - On March 12, Guy Bailey, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley president, sent an email to the campus community announcing an extension of Spring Break from March 16-20, cancellation of university-hosted events, and a sudden change from on-campus learning to online. Instructors worked during that extended break to meet the change. Even with many
- [Most overrate Kindness Greatest be Oh Staking laughter](https://utrgvpulse.com/most-overrate-kindness-greatest-be-oh-staking-laughter/) - A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in
- [The heart of Nintendo’s new console isn’t the Switch](https://utrgvpulse.com/the-heart-of-nintendos-new-console-isnt-the-switch/) - A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in
- [Everything You Wanted Slowey down in thought](https://utrgvpulse.com/everything-you-wanted-slowey-down-in-thought/) - A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of
- [Metro city's should make road with protection In mind](https://utrgvpulse.com/metro-citys-should-make-road-with-protection-in-mind/) - I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the
- [Go For Western Economy With These Pioneering](https://utrgvpulse.com/go-for-western-economy-with-these-pioneering/) - but it is too much for my strength -- I sink under the weight of the splendour of these visions! I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense
- [Where to travel asia Kind Mid Spirit](https://utrgvpulse.com/where-to-travel-asia-kind-mid-spirit/) - I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into
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