Appeal Spurs Tuition Break for Grad Students Shuttle Service Between Campuses Begins Today

Vol. I, Issue 1 The student voice of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Monday, August 31, 2015

Appeal spurs tuition break Shuttle service between for grad students campuses begins today Receive $50 scholarship per credit hour

Source: UTRGV Transportation and Parking Mario Gonzalez/Rider Graphic Jesus Sanchez UTRGV conducted a transporta- EDITOR IN CHIEF tion needs survey between June 12 and The University of Texas Rio Grande July 5, asking the campus community for Valley is transporting students, faculty feedback on current and future demand Clarissa Martinez/The Rider and staff between the Brownsville and of transportation between the UTRGV University of Texas Rio Grande Valley students wait in line to pay their tuition Aug. 25 at the cashier’s Edinburg campuses via shuttle. campuses and the local community. window in the Main Building’s Tower in Brownsville. “What we’re trying to do is minimize “We did see some demand, espe- Rick R. Ramirez interview Aug. 18. the cost to students for transportation,” cially from faculty and staff,” Rodney SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Garcia, an international student UTRGV President Guy Bailey said of Gomez, UTRGV director of parking On the verge of the UTRGV’s in- from Mexico, relocated to the Rio the free service. “Our goal for the future and transportation. “We also used en- augural year, graduate student Pepe Grande Valley to attend graduate school is to minimize travel for students.” rollment information to help determine Garcia started an online petition to raise at UT Pan American last spring semes- A Vaquero Express shuttle can trans- the demand for transportation among awareness about tuition increases for Fall ter. He said he used to pay about $2,500 port a maximum of 22 people at a time. students.” 2015. for nine credit hours as a graduate stu- Two shuttles, one based on each campus, Gomez said the university will add “This semester, I’m going to have to dent at UTPA. will be used to transport members of the more shuttles depending on the demand pay $700 more for the same amount of Garcia was going to enroll in Mexi- campus community Monday through See SHUTTLE, Page 15 classes I took last year,” Garcia said in an See PETITION, Page 14 Friday. 2 THE RIDER Monday, August 31, 2015

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Located in the Library Monday, August 31, 2015 ON CAMPUS 3 Over 28,700 students enrolled at UTRGV $238M awarded in financial aid Jesus Sanchez EDITOR IN CHIEF As of Aug. 27, 28,773 students had registered for the Fall 2015 semester at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, exceeding the goal of 28,000 students that university officials set. Magdalena “Maggie” Hinojosa, UTRGV associate vice president for student enrollment, said surpassing their enrollment goal was a remark- able accomplishment for the university in its first year. “It’s a testament to UTRGV being an exciting place students want to attend,” Hinojosa said Aug. 26. “We’ve worked extremely hard to have a great freshman class. … It’s truly an exciting time.” Saturday is the last day to regis- ter for classes for continuing students and entering freshmen that have attended orientation. UTRGV President Guy Bailey Lesley Robles/The Rider said he is very happy with the num- Biology pre-med sophomore Uriel Góngora assists social work junior Mayra Maldonado at the Students Services Department in Edinburg ber of students enrolled for the Fall 2015 semester. “We exceeded our goal of en- the number of students enrolled at be fixed over time. “To see enrollment grow to rollment,” Bailey said. “We’re very UTRGV, Manzano replied, “That’s a “Within five years, there won’t 21,000 students [at UT Pan Ameri- pleased and think that that’s great. I lot of students. Honestly, it’s all about be any skepticism toward the uni- can] last year was significant,” Hino- think in 10 years we’ll be at close to your attitude [toward the university]. versity,” Bailey said. “As people begin josa said. 40,000 students. … It’s our goal to … I think UTRGV is a great way to to see new programs implemented, I UT Brownsville had nearly 7,500 educate students from the Valley, so consolidate the Valley as far as uni- think that skepticism will disappear. students enrolled last spring semester. we’re delighted that we’ve surpassed fying all the students and promoting … The end result of this change is “Now, being very close to 29,000 our goal.” education.” that you will have opportunities here students across multiple campuses Among those who registered for Manzano said he had trouble reg- [in the Valley] that you never had in awarding a quarter of a billion dol- classes this fall was sophomore inter- istering for classes back in May. the past.” lars in financial aid is something I am disciplinary studies major Julio Man- Bailey told The Rider in a phone More than 22,000 students have privileged and honored to have the zano. interview Aug. 24 that the university been awarded financial aid as of Aug. opportunity to be a part of.” Asked what he thought about will have glitches but that they would 25, Hinojosa said. We will celebrate Chancellor Best Week Ever events kick off UTRGV’s inaugural year on campus Andrea Torres THE RIDER today Today the University of Texas Rio Jesus Sanchez Grande Valley opens its doors to more EDITOR IN CHIEF than 28,000 students, faculty and staff University of Texas System for its first year. Chancellor William McRaven will be on To celebrate the consolidation of the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses UT Brownsville and UT Pan American today to help celebrate the launch of the into UTRGV, a series of events called University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. the Best Week Ever is underway. Ac- McRaven will be at the flag raising tivities began Aug. 27 and will continue ceremony from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the through Friday on the Edinburg and flagpole on the north side of the Student Brownsville campuses. Services building in Edinburg and at “It’s going to be a weeklong series the proclamation celebration from 2 to of events designed to kick off UTRGV Michelle Espinoza/The Rider 2:45 p.m. in Main Building’s Plumeria as a new university,” said Abraham Vil- Jerry Martinez helps his daughter, freshman education major Victoria C. Martinez, unpack her be- Courtyard in Brownsville. larreal, program specialist for student longings during Thursday’s Freshman Vaquero Move-In at Casa Bella, the UTRGV student housing complex in Brownsville. organizations for the UTRGV Office of Student Involvement. “[With] these today and Tuesday, info depots will be in Brownsville and the water fountain at the university. events, we hope to accomplish a sense located throughout both campuses for the Chapel of the Lord’s Prayer in Ed- “It’s going to be a really big event,” of unity for the campus to really make students who have questions or need inburg to toss a coin and ask for good Villarreal said. “We’re going to have stu- students feel welcome, get them excited help finding a classroom. fortune. dent organizations, departments, volun- about the new year and the new oppor- Have some spare change? Then join This evening’s signature event, The teer agencies, local businesses, commu- tunities UTRGV is going to present to students, faculty and staff at the Toss for Stomp, will bring the campus community members coming onto campus on our students.” Luck event at noon today at the water nities in Edinburg and Brownsville to- both sites just to kick off and start the Between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. fountain in front of the Main Building gether to celebrate the inaugural year of See BEST WEEK, Page 14 4 OPINION Monday, August 31, 2015

eginning of a Th e B n Era ducing Th e R The Rider is the official student ntro ider newspaper of the University of Texas I Rio Grande Valley. The newspaper is widely distributed on campus and off campus in Brownsville and Ed- inburg, Texas. Views presented are Alicia Rangel ing their names. We deemed it necessary until today, Aug. 31, 2015. those of the writers and do not re- DESIGN EDITOR to try to fight for what others had es- Enough about the past, we have a flect those of the paper or university. tablished before us. Why would anyone new legacy to establish. A name does The day we have been anticipating, want to demolish something that meant not define who we are. We are not the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF since rumors of the merger between the so much to so many? name of a newspaper, we are ourselves. University of Texas Pan American and For years, The Pan American at UTPA We have the ability to create something Jesus Sanchez the University of Texas at Brownsville and The Collegian at UTB were the stu- new. The possibilities are endless! We began, has finally arrived. The final cur- dents’ voice. These two newspapers have the chance to establish something NEWS EDITOR tain has dropped and two universities helped students voice their opinions new and make it far greater than what Angela Cantu have become one. while reporters remained unbiased and came before it. It will not be easy but, At first, many were not thrilled about informed not only the student body with hard work and effort, I believe this ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT the idea of having to leave everything but also the community. The sleepless newspaper and other university ventures EDITOR they have known for decades. Who could nights, long hours behind a computer will succeed. We hope you will join us and laughter among co-workers are now on this wild ride as we build a legacy. We Ena Capucion blame them? Change can be overwhelm- ing. Both universities have been around nothing more than a memory. No lon- are the University of Texas Rio Grande ger will we be adding to a legacy but to Valley and it is my pleasure to introduce DESIGN EDITOR longer than some of us taking classes at them have been alive. We grew up hear- something not many knew would exist to you, The Rider. Alicia Rangel SPORTS EDITOR Nathaniel Mata PHOTO EDITOR Mario Gonzalez SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Rick R. Ramirez REPORTERS Jacqueline Arias Astrid Gonzalez Andrea Torres PHOTOGRAPHERS Michelle Espinoza Lesley Robles COPY EDITORS Jonathan Baldwin Andy De Llano WEBMASTER Sharath Aitha CARTOONIST Clarissa Martinez ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES Hanz Higareda Jesus Sierra Manoj Veluvolu

STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR Azenett Cornejo Campus Q & A STUDENT PROGRAM “What excites you the most about UTRGV?” ADVISER “I’m most excited Carina Alcantara about the new classes that are going to be ADMINISTRATIVE offered. All the new events. The new medi- ASSOCIATES cal school that is part Anita Reyes of the campus now. Ana Sanchez I’m also excited about being part of UTPA.” CONTACT Daniel Gonzalez EDINBURG CAMPUS Valeria Contreras History junior 1201 West University Dr. Mass ARHU 170 communication sophomore “The changes Diana Olvera don’t really Phone: (956) 665-2541 “What excites me more about Freshman worry me. I just Fax: (956) 665-7122 UTRGV is to see what kind of events want to get BROWNSVILLE CAMPUS and new projects they are going to “What I’m most excited about for back to classes, 1 West University Blvd. bring up. Maybe they are going to be UTRGV is to start my first classes and just study, Student Union 1.16 better and that will make us stand out here this semester and I look forward work hard, and Phone: (956) 882-5143 more at the college level.” to having a very good experience do my best.” Fax: (956) 882-5176 here at UTRGV.” Robert Sanchez Social studies Email: [email protected] --Compiled and photos by Lesley Robles & Michelle Espinoza composite sophomore Monday, August 31, 2015 ON CAMPUS 5 VA extends service to veterans on campus Tele-Health program starts this week Mario Gonzalez contact Giovanni Gonzalez at giovanni. PHOTO EDITOR [email protected],” Rodriguez said. The University of Texas Rio Grande Banegas said there are plans to Valley’s Office of Veteran Services and expand the Tele-health services to the the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Harlingen Brownsville campus. will collaborate to bring Tele-Health “We are testing the program in the services to UTRGV veteran students. Edinburg campus for 60 days. After Tele-Health is a program that that, if there are no issues, concerns or will give veteran students the same things to modify, we are going to provide counseling services provided by the VA the same services in the Brownsville clinic without having to leave campus. campus,” he said. “This is a quality healthcare service Mayela Garcia, a UTRGV veteran for veterans. It allows our veteran student from the Brownsville campus, students to access various VA services told The Rider that she would be interested through a Tele-Health system without in this program, but would prefer if it having to spend a lot of hours on the were available in the Brownsville campus road,” said Michael Banegas, UTRGV as well. associate dean for student support. “The program itself, I think, is very Veteran students can start using this positive and I think it would help both teleconference service Tuesday in the campuses, but I think it is not very Veteran Services Office on the Edinburg convenient that it is happening in one campus. campus for now,” Garcia, said. “If a student veteran in Edinburg Michelle Espinoza/The Rider For more information about Tele- Health services, contact the Veterans is receiving counseling through the VA Martin Rodriguez, director of the Veterans Services Center, explains the benefits of the Tele-Health Clinic in Harlingen, instead of driving program which will allow counseling services specifically for veterans on each campus locations to Service Center at veteranservices@ all the way there to meet their provider, avoid traveling inconvenience. The UTRGV office of Veteran Services and the Veterans Affairs Clinic utrgv.edu, call 956-665-7934, or visit they will go to our office in the Edinburg in Harlingen are collaborating to bring Tele-Health to UTRGV veteran students starting Tuesday. their offices in the Edinburg campus in campus,” said Martin Rodriguez, University Center 113. Call their office UTRGV director of the Veterans 4 p.m. “The veteran will reach out to the in the Brownsville campus at 956-882- Services Center. Veteran students need to be screened VA during their initial visit that they are 4195 or visit them in Cortez Hall 104. The Veterans Services Office by their VA provider at the Veterans interested in Tele-Health. If that student will provide this service Mondays, Affairs Clinic in Harlingen to be eligible is already receiving services, they should Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to for the services on campus. let their VA provider know or they can PSA nominated On the road in national conference to a doctorate Bronc Radio a finalist in competition UT Brownsville graduate receives National Science Foundation fellowship

Jacqueline Arias/The Rider The Rider The Bronc Radio booth Michelle Espinoza/ Jose Eduardo Mejia graduated from the University of Texas at Brownsville with a bachelor’s degrees Jacqueline Arias the UTRGV Radio adviser, then asked in mathematics and finance in Fall 2014. Mejia is pursuing a master of science and doctorof THE RIDER Hinojosa to submit the PSA to the CBI philosophy in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. Convention through the university. In their final year before the transition that will travel to the edge of [the] solar “The PSA will knock your socks off. Andrea Torres to UTRGV Radio, Bronc Radio became THE RIDER system quicker, compared to Voyager I a finalist for the College Broadcasters It gives you goose bumps,” the Army and II, as part of the NASA Innovative Inc. National Student Electronic Media veteran said. “Well done and well An internship at NASA has opened Architecture Concept.” Convention. produced. A big problem in the Valley, doors for Jose Eduardo Mejia, who He conducted research in June 2014 at Universities across the country but also worldwide.” graduated from the University of Texas Hinojosa didn’t think her PSA would the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center participate and compete at this at Brownsville in 2014 with bachelor’s be nominated for the CBI, but when in Huntsville, Ala. convention along with professionals degrees in finance and mathematics. offering sessions and speeches. she received the call from her professors Mejia used that experience to apply “He came back [from NASA] and that Bronc Radio became a finalist in the and colleagues at Bronc Radio, she was to the Texas A&M University System transformed the way he looked at things. best audio public service announcement humbled. Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority It’s like the world just had opened its and best audio special broadcast “I didn’t think someone would be Participation Bridge to the Doctorate calling me saying, ‘Hey, your PSA has doors to him,” UTRGV Career Center categories. Fellowship program, which is funded by been nominated,’” Hinojosa said. “I Director Juan Andres Rodriguez-Nieto Patricia Hinojosa, a senior at the National Science Foundation. UTRGV, led the project with classmate didn’t think something would come out said about Mejia. He was accepted into the program Jessica Ortiz in a class with professor of it.” Mejia said his 10-week internship and will begin the fellowship today in Fred Mann, and they decided to create Radio News Director Mark Lopez consisted of “a house design activity the PSA, “Domestic Violence.” Mann, See RADIO, Page 14 of an electric sail propelled spacecraft See FELLOWSHIP, Page 14 6 THE RIDER Monday, August 31, 2015 SGA advisory Lyrics: Past and Present council prepares bylaws Similarties between classic poetry and modern music compared Drafts rules include creation Andy De Llano since ancient times as a form of relaying cietal constraints. All of this is present in of committees and dress code THE RIDER information or storytelling. the lyrics we hear today. Poems from the Andrea Torres Back in time when a majority of the past, along with uplifting messages, call THE RIDER A familiar voice washes over you as population was illiterate, poems were out for readers and listeners to fight, to The University of Texas Rio Grande you’re driving to school and you smile. shared through word of mouth and in open their eyes, to hope for a better day Valley Student Government Association Automatically your lips know the words a musical manner, just as hymns and and try to live as if that day were already is preparing ground rules that will that are coming next and you uncon- ballads were sung to crowds of listeners. here. strengthen its constitution, its president sciously lip them as you drive. Some- Every line of a poem was written with a You would think something writ- says. times you even sing along at an unre- musical rhythm. As time went on, oral ten over a hundred years before any of “We’ve been working a lot to get strained volume. After all, you know recitations of poetry became less com- us were born would have no relevance in ourselves set to begin the semester,” that no one can hear you. mon. Still, poets continued to use the our lives. That is not the case. Many clas- SGA President Alberto Adame said in Those words that flow so easily in same musical meters in their poetry. sic poems deal with issues that are still an interview Tuesday. “What happens the air around you, those catchy key Classic poetry has more in com- relevant today. In my new blog, Lyrics: is that we have to develop some sort of lines that silently follow you for the rest mon with modern day music than most Past and Present, I will pick out a song document that’s called the bylaws that of the day, are called lyrics. They’re pur- people realize. Lyrics are used to discuss and poem every other week to compare. allows us to have a big, better structure posely created to be repetitious and easy touchy themes such as depression, war, The poems will be from authors who than the one we already have in the to memorize so that the song may be fol- death and they shed light on public un- wrote them before many of us were born constitution.” lowed by anyone who listens. Humans rest. This includes whether people are and the songs will largely be from the The advisory council, a group of have been creating these repetitive lyrics dissatisfied with their government or so- ’80s to the present. students from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the student government, has been meeting to develop bylaws that will be presented to the student senate for approval at the beginning of the fall semester, Adame said. “We can’t tell you these are the bylaws because they are just a draft,” Alondra Galvan, chair of the SGA senate, said in a phone interview Thursday. “They first need to get approved by the senate. Basically, it’s just to maintain order, to Plugged In have some rules, to make sure everything is running smoothly in the meetings.” Blog on gaming and the industry Items to be presented for approval in Nathaniel Mata the bylaws include the creation of four SPORTS EDITOR committees and duties and a dress code for senators. Last spring I was lucky to be given “I’m really excited, they’re going to be the freedom to blog about my favorite able to help out a lot of students,” Galvan way to pass time, video games. said. “We’re going to have a campus life This summer was a period of huge committee and several others. We do change, especially for student media, have something written up for some but I’m thrilled to say that this blog duties that senators would like to see, isn’t going anywhere. In the past I’ve such as creating townhall meetings, covered topics ranging from games creating an event for [their] respective themselves, to the hardware used to college and for senators at large.” play them, down to the metrics of As the first year of UTRGV begins, sales. I also put together lists of my the SGA is preparing to participate in favorite games and things to look out events and talk to students about the for. association, Adame said. It’s a ton of fun to have the freedom “Our main purpose is to be out there to write something in addition to the … we’re talking to students letting them hard news that normally comes with know that we’re here,” Adame said. sportswriting. I spend a lot of time Biology senior Javier Mejia believes reading, looking up and ultimately Xbox 360 and is hoping to add an V: The Phantom Pain are kicking off there should be more communication playing video games. It’s going to be between the student government and the great to have the opportunity to share Xbox One to the mix. It may seem September with their anticipated re- like an overkill amount of systems but leases. student body. that yet again. “I feel the student [government] DECREASE IN DOWNTIME with limitations between generations October will see Halo return to association needs to talk more to the I’m sure not everyone had the lux- and companies it’s good to have de- the spotlight with their first Xbox vices that can play as many things as One game, which is exciting diehards student body, to see whatever they need ury of pouring countless hours into help in or whatever they think is wrong,” their gaming systems this summer. time allows! again. 343 industries have the faith of Games across all platforms get cov- the entire Microsoft fanbase in their Mejia said. “I know that, personally, Many people spent time studying, I don’t know where their office is. I working and all sorts of tasks that are ered in my blog as well as technology hards, and early indications lean to- that may directly or indirectly affect ward Halo again being a huge success. know who they are, I know what they’re important and demanding. in charge of but a lot of the students Now I’m right back in that same the industry. My personal favorite, November, is HECTIC 2015 SCHEDULE don’t know, especially the incoming boat after a very relaxing break. going to be chock-full of games that Fall and winter are set to be an will probably make my wallet cry. freshmen.” School hits hard and often days can The SGA has offices located on both go without any time to sit down to exciting time for game releases. Big, Fallout 4, which has been in the mak- triple-A studios are coming out with ing for half a decade, Star Wars: Bat- campuses, inside the Office of Student enjoy some gaming. Involvement in the Brownsville Student The good thing is running a blog hard to miss games and it seems to be tlefront, the game that Star Wars fans started early. have been waiting for since the PS2/ Union 1.28 and in the Edinburg about games is a lot of fun. Playing University Center room 218. new stuff or checking up on gaming Sports giants E.A. Sports have al- Xbox days and even Call of Duty: ready released their annual Madden Black Ops 3 looks to bring back the Students are welcomed to voice their news is never a chore to me. issues or concerns during the petition MY SET UP football game, which is known to fly formula that made that franchise so off the shelves no matter what the successful. session of their biweekly meetings, In my room where I play I have a Galvan said. PlayStation 3 and 4, a Wii and 3Ds. content is. It’s always a fun time to be a gamer, Mad Max and Metal Gear Solid stay tuned and stay plugged-in here. “SGA is here to help, lead and serve In another area my brother has an the student body,” she said. Monday, August 31, 2015 SPORTS 7 Unique opportunity Men’s soccer back in the RGV, hoping for new success Nathaniel Mata SPORTS EDITOR The 18-year absence, dating back to 1997, of Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s soccer in the Rio Grande Valley is over. The new program will compete with Paul Leese at the helm. The Liverpool, England, native has been in Edinburg since March 2014. He has spent the last 18 months recruiting, training and now preparing his team to begin play in an inaugural season. He spent time identi- fying the players as well as the staff who will restart the program. Vaquero men’s soccer is made up of 24 players, coming from different clubs, high schools and regions around the world. The fact that all players are new to the team creates a unique situation in which every single player is joining the program at the same time, with no returning players that already have experi- Lesley Robles/The Rider ence in the way the team operates. Members of the UTRGV Men’s Soccer Team practice last week. Coach Leese expanded on some of the challenges and rarity of these cir- English national said. “They are eager first conference weekend. That first road Fullerton and San Diego State. cumstances. to show and please the coach because trip, Oct. 2 and 4, sees men’s soccer play Leese said the schedule was crafted “We have some very good players they want to play. So they have nerves in Arizona versus Grand Canyon Uni- to expose this level of opposition to his but they all come from different back- in that regard, because they don’t know versity and then against defending con- players. grounds, maybe played different style of if I’m going to start them or not. We’ve ference champions University of Nevada “For me the most important thing soccer,” Leese said. “So now we’re asking magnified feeling 24 times because we Las Vegas. is that they can recognize the level im- them to all do the same goal. Sometimes have 24 guys that are all eager to show Before conference play, three oppo- mediately,” he said. “If they can see how we need to unlearn what we’ve been do- all how they can play. My job is to make nents will visit here for the Rio Grande quick, how strong, how skillful that level ing, so that’s the biggest challenge.” sure that I can help relax them and allow Valley Invitational tournament, includ- of opponent is, that’s the best prepara- Competition is intense among Va- them to play their best.” ing Houston Baptist University, a team tion. That’s why I picked strong oppo- queros. With no players returning, ev- Anticipation has been building from the Vaqueros will face at least one more nents.” ery Vaquero is competing for an ideal the coaching staff, team and even alum- time in conference play. After that tour- A year ago it was women’s soccer at position and playing time. Eagerness is ni from UTPA men’s soccer team which nament, four straight road games will UTPA who were headed into uncharted the most prevalent emotion among the last represented the sport here. test the team. First, a pair in the Caro- waters. The UTRGV men now hope to group. The Western Athletic Conference is linas, against UNC-Greensboro and bring a strong product on the men’s side “The thing that occurs with new a month away and the squad’s preseason Presbyterian College, followed by a pair as well. players is they’re very eager to show the slate was created in preparation for the of games in California against Cal State coach that they can do a good job,” the Forging a program UTRGV Volleyball looking to start strong Nathaniel Mata tional Tournament Coach of the Year. the past. This is the group of girls to start ready underway and the first season will SPORTS EDITOR “We definitely have seen more interest to establish what UTRGV will be. This be a test for the team and coaching staff. Change is everywhere you look on in the ability of kids we’re able to get. is their chance to shape a program, and Not only will they face these changes but Sam Williams court for UTRGV vol- That’s been something exciting along the we want to do it right from the start.” also deal with opponents who have simi- leyball. The floorplan and colors are new recruiting trail, because we can always UTRGV will participate in three lar aspirations of a strong season. with the Vaqueros insignia now decorat- throw that in now, ‘We are the Division other tournaments around the state, Home matches, as always, will be ing the hardwood. The women on the I.’ We might not see the benefits of that leading up to their first WAC game Sept. held at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. team wear new jerseys and are under the maybe right away, but it’s coming.” 26 in New Mexico. Much of September direction of a different head coach. The Vaqueros open at 7 p.m. Tues- will be spent on the road. This weekend’s Former University of Texas at day with a home match against Texas tournament will be the last home match Brownsville Head Coach Todd Lowery A&M University-Corpus Christi, fol- until the conference opener against the has moved his home office 60 miles west lowed by the nonconference UTRGV University of Missouri-Kansas City Oct. to Edinburg and will lead a Division I tournament this weekend. The Vaqueros 1. National Collegiate Athletic Association compete at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday “The nonconference schedule is a program for the first time. and at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. mixed bag,” Lowery said. “I think there’s Lowery’s four National Association The home tournament will show the some good competition in there and of Intercollegiate Athletics champion- new program to the community, student some matches we definitely expect to ships may have helped in the hiring pro- body and fan base. From logos on the win. And our biggest thing is to go out cess, but now the level of competition hardwood to jerseys and athletes, there from day one and be better every day. has been raised in the NCAA and the will be a lot of new things to take in. Where we are next Friday we want to Western Athletic Conference. “[There are new] uniforms, and just be better next Saturday, and the follow- Recruiting is a big aspect the head a new energy in the team,” the 13-year ing Tuesday. So that’s really what we’re coach feels is strongly affected by the head coach said. “We sat down with the preaching to our girls. Just building the change. team and talked about that: There’s no process of getting better everyday and “The game’s the game, court’s still more UTB, no more UTPA. Whatever getting ready for a tough WAC sched- the same size, the net’s the same height,” the team was here last year, and whatever ule.” said Lowery, the two-time NAIA Na- Brownsville did in the past, is all part of The journey of a new program is al- 8 THE RIDER Monday, August 31, 2015 Monday, August 31, 2015 THE RIDER 9

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UTRGV students commemorate India’s Independence Day Jesus Sanchez EDITOR IN CHIEF

More than 70 UT Rio Grande Val- ley students from India attended the 69th annual Independence Day celebration at the Edinburg City Au- ditorium, hosted by the Indian As- sociation of the Rio Grande Valley. Independence Day, observed on Aug. 15, is a national holiday in In- dia that commemorates the nation’s independence from the British Em- pire in 1947. India gained autonomy following an independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress. “We had a very good event,” IARGV President Harsha V. Put- tagunta said. “There was about 300 people that attended the event. … We

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Pavan Premsingh, a computer science graduate, sings in the Edinburg City Auditorium on Aug. 15 for the 69th Independence Day celebration, hosted by the Indian Association of the Rio Grande Valley.

had a lot of students from [the uni- Indians celebrate by display- versity] participate in the activities.” ing images of the national flag The activities included unfurling on their clothing, accessories and WATCH the tricolor, colorful parades, cultural homes, listening to patriotic songs, dances, classical music, singing and watching patriotic movies and THE UTRGV-TV re-enactments by children depicting bonding with family and friends. NEWSCAST the sacrifices made by freedom fight- “I think it’s great that we cel- ers and leaders of the Indian nation. ebrate [India’s Independence Day] Haindavi Chalasani, a here so the kids can learn a little bit computer science gradu- about the culture and why it’s ac- ate student, attended the event. tually celebrated,” UTRGV Busi- Silvi Mallavarapu, a computer science graduate, “I celebrated [the event] with a ness Economic Research Associate dances in the Edinburg City Auditorium on Aug. few Indian [students] here,” Chala- Saigiridhar “Sai” Mullapudi said. 15 for the 69th Independence Day celebration, sani said. “My favorite part was, obvi- on Youtube with hosted by the Indian Association of Rio Grande ously, the dance. We enjoyed it a lot.” ORLANDO VARGAS & OSCAR CASTILLO Valley. Monday, August 31, 2015 ON CAMPUS 11

UTRGV student creates national twitter trend

Ena Capucion movement came from Occupy Wall ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Street, a protest movement for income equality on a worldwide scale. Despite the national legalization of Once Melendez graduates De- same-sex marriage on June 26, Hous- cember 2016, he hopes to have ton is facing the potential loss of the a career combining both ac- Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, tivism and computer science. or HERO--an ordinance prohibit- “I would like to do something … ing discrimination against sex, race, maybe work at a non-government or- color, ethnicity, national origin, age, ganization or a nonprofit organization. familial status, marital status, mili- I know there’s a lot of these new orga- tary status, religion, disability, sexual nizations that are starting [to] do gov- orientation and genetic information. ernment work or nonprofit work, but Ismael Melendez, a computer sci- they do coding … so that’d be ideal.” ence junior at the University of Texas However, Melendez might have Rio Grande Valley, stumbled upon to relocate since the technology a Huffington Post article reaching field in the Rio Grande Valley lacks out to Beyoncé to speak out in fa- openings. After gaining some in- vor to keep HERO, as Houston is Ena Capucion/The Rider come, he hopes to come back to her hometown. Melendez took it Ismael Melendez his hometown to help improve upon himself to create the hashtag follower when it comes to social me- American that grew up in a low-in- the well-being of the community. that has since then received na- dia and a local private group revolv- come family. Melendez struggled with “I’d want to pay off my loans tional recognition, #BeyBeAHero. ing around activism worked together his education due to constant moving … first [so] that’d be a good start. HERO was passed in April 2014 to direct national attention toward throughout the state of Texas before I would love to come back to the and since then the ordinance has been HERO. Since then, websites such he finally settled in the city of Pharr. RGV definitely to give back and under attack. Residents and Houston as Infusion and ThinkProgress, as “I’m very passionate because there help make our community bet- officials against the lesbian, gay, bisex- well as NBC, have covered the trend. should be more opportunities for ev- ter, which is already happening.” ual and transgender community have “The idea came really easily,” the eryone to be able to move up in life Come November, residents of Hous- sought to place HERO on a ballot to 23-year-old said. “We created a social to be better, to live better than their ton will make the final decision regard- repeal the ordinance in November. media campaign and tried to get oth- parents did,” Melendez said. “That’s ing HERO. Until then, Melendez will “The reason Republicans and con- er popular accounts to join us and get why a lot of people come to America continue to advocate for equal rights. servatives are against [HERO] is be- the media to look at [the hashtag] and in order to give a better opportunity cause it protects LGBT people, but in cover it and, hopefully, she’d see it.” to their children and I think that’s reality it protects students, pregnant Melendez’s activism began dur- being stopped right now. There [are] women and many other minorities,” ing his education in high school at more barriers being put and I do Have a story idea? Melendez said. “So that’s what’s im- the Science Academy of South Texas my activism to give more opportu- portant and should be focused on now in Mercedes. Two women came up nities to people in my community.” is to change that conversation to make to his doorstep on behalf of Arise, From 2010 to 2011, Melendez Call us at 882-5143 people realize that it protects a lot of an all women nonprofit organiza- played a big part in creating Occupy people and not only LGBT people.” tion for the migrant community. McAllen, an organization to pro- or 665-2541 He is also a first-generation Chi- mote income equality throughout the Melendez has always been a strong cano, another term for a Mexican Rio Grande Valley. This particular

UTB program extends to UTRGV Ena Capucion sembles have a consistent rate of $5 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR for all ages. Last year, UTB Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts debuted in 1984 had over 200 members and a total of at the University of Texas at Browns- seven different annual memberships ville to educate and entertain the are available to the public (see graphic community and students through live at left). Each pass gives full access to events performed by artistic profes- all performances and gallery showings sionals. With the new beginning of in the Art Gallery at Rusteberg Hall the University of Texas Rio Grande on the Brownsville campus and the Valley, the arts have expanded to in- Charles and Dorothy Clark Galleries clude the Edinburg campus to create on the Edinburg campus. UTRGV Patron of the Arts. For more information, contact the UTRGV will host a total of 74 Edinburg campus’ senior program co- shows throughout the fall and spring ordinator, Tony Casas, at 665-3471. semesters. The Edinburg campus will host 31 shows while the Brownsville campus will host the remaining 43. For special guest performances, individual tickets are $15 for adults, FOLLOW US $10 for children and senior citizens TWITTER and $5 for students with a valid I.D. FACEBOOK For faculty shows, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, @UTRGV_TheRider children and UTRGV students with www.facebook.com/ a valid I.D. Admission for student en- UTRGVRider 12 ON CAMPUS Monday, August 31, 2015 Vaqueros ‘Wobble’ it!

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Members of the UTRGV Spirit and Dance program groove to “The Wobble” during The Roundup, held Aug. 28 on the Student Union veranda on the UTRGV Brownsville campus.

Farewell, Dr. Fannin

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UT Brownsville President at Interim William R. Fannin (right) speaks with Fredrick Jenet, Advertise in director of UTRGV’s Center for Advanced Radio Astronomy, during a farewell reception for the president and his wife, Valerie, held Thursday. Fannin served as UTB’s interim leader during the transition to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. UTB has consolidated with UT Pan The Rider American to become UTRGV. Call 882-5143 or 665-2541 for details. Monday, August 31, 2015 ON CAMPUS 13 Ospreys come back against Tornadoes Chess players join online league Jesus Sanchez EDITOR IN CHIEF

The Rio Grande Ospreys, a chess team of UT Rio Grande Valley students and alumni competing in the online U.S. Chess League, defeated the Lubbock Tornadoes 2.5-1.5 last Tuesday. UTRGV Senior Program Chess Coordinator and International Master Alfonso Almeida and Mkhitar Hobosyan each won their game, Grandmaster Andrey Stukopin drew his game and International Master Felix Ynojosa lost his. “It was a pretty tough match,” Almeida said Wednesday. “They started winning the first game, so we were down for almost 30 minutes. … [Stukopin] then drew, so we were still down in the score. Then, all of a sudden, [Hobosyan] won his game, so we tied.” Almeida said the team was counting on his game to win the match. He defeated FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) Master Steven Breckenridge, of the Lubbock Tornadoes, to secure the victory for the Ospreys. This will be the second year the Ospreys compete in the U.S. Chess League tournament. Last year, as a rookie team, the Ospreys qualified for the tournament playoffs but were eliminated in the second round. Michelle Espinoza/The Rider Photos “Rio Grande Ospreys is a local community team but it’s based on our International Master Alfonso Almeida concentrates during an online chess match Tuesday against the Lubbock Tornadoes. The Rio Grande Ospreys won university players,” UTRGV Chess 2.5-1.5.

Grandmaster Andrey Stukopin (foreground), along with other members of the Rio Grande Ospreys, focuses in the online U.S. Chess League match in which the Ospreys won 2.5-1.5 Tuesday on the Brownsville campus of UTRGV. Andrea Torres/The Rider Members of the Student Association for Medical Spanish include (front row, from left) Historian Lesley Robles, Secretary Frida Gonzalez, President Sandra J. Reyna and Public Relations Officer Maria Coach Bartlomiej “Bartek” Macieja member of the Rio Grande Ospreys, is Pinto. Back row: Treasurer Daniel Loredo, Vice President Javier Mejia and Fundraiser Coordinator said. “In our roster, everybody is either a enthusiastic about the coming year. Julio Carrizales. student or a graduate student from [UT “Last year, I was very excited to see Name: Student Association for Medical Activities: Community service, Brownsville]. This tournament is a very the formation of this team and I was Spanish fundraising and socials. prestigious tournament.” following it from the side because I Purpose: Practice to interpret medical Meetings: Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and During the 10-week tournament, the wasn’t playing,” Hobosyan said. “This Spanish or Spanish. Performs community 20, Nov. 3 and 17, and Dec. 1 in ARHU Ospreys will compete against teams year, it is a very big honor for me to service and fundraises for a weeklong 304 in Edinburg from across the country. All matches will be invited and to be playing with these Latin America Community Service trip. Membership requirements: Speak be streamed live on www.chessclub.com. super strong guys.” President: Sandra J. Reyna Spanish and a $20 fee. The team is composed of nine players The next match for the Ospreys will be Vice President: Javier Mejia For more information, email: but only four can compete during a four- against the Dallas Destiny at 7:30 p.m. Secretary: Frida Gonzalez [email protected] Treasurer: Daniel Loredo game match. Hobosyan, who is a new Wednesday. --Compiled by Lesley Robles 14 ON CAMPUS Monday, August 31, 2015 RADIO Women here in the Valley don’t really ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 have a chance to speak out about it, so we put together that idea.” Today Wednesday mentioned some of the techniques that The Bronc Radio and TV family First Day of Class Ropin’ Rec Fest really made the PSA stand out. were honored and proud to have Students who have questions or are The University Recreation Center “Patty used a lot of great sound been nominated at the convention in looking for a classroom are encouraged will host the Ropin’ Rec Fest from 6 effects. Glass cracking and stuff like that their final year for UT Pan American. to visit the Info Depots from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Soccer Complex in that really pushed the limits of what we Previously, they’ve been nominated five a.m.-11:30 a.m. (outdoor locations) Brownsville and the Quad in Edinburg. can do with a PSA. It was really good.” times, but have never received first place. and 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (indoor The festival will feature a variety of What really motivated the 22-year- In October, they’ll know if they can bring locations) today and Tuesday on the recreation programs and activities. For old to produce the PSA was the problem a first-place win as UTPA’s last year. Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. more information, contact University of domestic violence and what it meant “I’m super proud of the kids and the For more information, contact the Recreation at 956-665-7808 (Edinburg) to her to bring awareness. organization,” Mann said. “UTRGV Student Involvement office at 956- or 956-882-7176 (Brownsville) or email “It’s something I feel strongly about. Radio and UTRGV-TV work together 665-2660 (Edinburg) or 956-882-5111 [email protected] for a common good.” (Brownsville). Friday Toss for Luck Orange Out FELLOWSHIP Mejia said. Students, faculty and staff are invited to Bring non-perishable food items to In a phone interview with The Rider, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 throw a coin at noon today in the Main obtain free admission to Vaquero games Alvarado said he received a message College Station. Building water fountain in Brownsville for “Orange Out” for Hunger Action about the program from the department Finding resources for tuition can be and in the Chapel of the Lord’s Prayer Month. UTRGV students will receive a which he later forwarded to Mejia. water fountain in Edinburg. reward for participating. All donations challenging for students who are starting “Yeah, it’s quite prestigious to receive The Stomp will be given to the Rio Grande Valley their graduate studies, as was the case for a fellowship like that. … Basically, University departments, student Food Bank. The volleyball team will face Mejia. what I tried to do is to give him specific organizations, community service off against Incarnate Word at 11 a.m. “When I applied for my master’s of information for the application to make groups and local merchants will greet and against Southern University at 6:30 science in mechanical engineering in him more attractive, let’s say, to the students and celebrate the opening of the p.m. in the Fieldhouse. Texas A&M University, I was trying to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Soccer game committee,” Alvarado said. find some funds to be able to cover my from 6 to 10 tonight in Main Courtyard The UTRGV Men’s Soccer Team will Students applying for the fellowship tuition,” he said. “The department of in Brownsville and the Old Track and play vs. University at Buffalo in the must submit their graduate record exam mechanical engineering told me that I Field in Edinburg. Orange Out game at 7 p.m. in the scores, transcript and a 2,000-word should find a mentor, a professor, from Tuesday soccer complex in Edinburg. essay on their research experience as an that university that is willing to help me Picnic with the President Costello Concert undergraduate, Mejia said. Enjoy free food, music, entertainment, Immediately following the soccer game, out.” The fellowship program is games and win prizes during the picnic Costello will perform at 9 p.m. at the He contacted Jorge Alvarado, “aimed at increasing the quality with University of Texas Rio Grande soccer complex in Edinburg. an associate professor in A&M’s and quantity of underrepresented Valley President Guy Bailey, scheduled Saturday Engineering Technology and Industrial students successfully completing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Volleyball game Distribution Department. science, technology, engineering and Quad in Edinburg. In Brownsville, The UTRGV Vaquero Volleyball Team Alvarado encouraged him to apply for Picnic with the President will take place competes vs. San Jose State at 6:30 p.m. mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate the fellowship program, which provides from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday on in the Fieldhouse. degree programs, and increasing the a stipend and helps cover such expenses the Student Union lawn. Sunday number of underrepresented students as tuition and books. Volleyball game Men’s Soccer will battle the Indiana interested in, academically qualified “I applied and one of the qualifications The UTRGV Vaquero volleyball team University-Purdue University Fort for and matriculated into programs of for that fellowship is that you have to will play vs. Texas A&M University- Wayne Mastodons at 7 p.m. in the graduate study,” according to its website Corpus Christi at 7 p.m. in the soccer complex in Edinburg. be interested in pursuing a doctorate’s (http://tamuslsamp.org/bridge-to-the- Fieldhouse. --Compiled by Astrid Gonzalez degree and also interested in research,” doctorate-btd/). and he’s been nothing but helpful,” Gar- line petition, Bailey replied: “I would Asked what advice he has for students PETITION cia said. just encourage [students] to talk to fi- about scholarships and internships, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In an interview with The Riderlast nancial aid counselors. We did raise tu- Rodriguez-Nieto replied: “My can American Studies courses to receive Tuesday, Adame said he expressed Gar- ition a little bit, but we have significantly recommendation is for students to be a graduate studies certificate but because cia’s concern to Bailey and Cynthia more financial aid this year.” proactive, to start building their résumé, of financial constraints decided to opt Brown, deputy provost for UTRGV. Garcia attempted to get 2,000 sig- to apply for internships and to apply for out of additional classes. “Dr. Bailey called me and tells me, natures for his online petition and he scholarships. It takes time and it takes “I was going to have it complement ‘We’re going to give a scholarship to all gathered 1,296 before it was closed on commitment. They have to be active; the creative writing [master’s],” Garcia continuing graduate students,’” Adame Aug. 19. they cannot be passive and waiting for said. “I spoke with Dr. Marci McMa- said. “The next day, his chief of staff Adame said Garcia did most of the those scholarships to come to them. hon, who is the director of the program, reached out to me. They offered a $50 work finding a solution to the high tu- They actually have to be searching for and I told her I can’t afford it.” scholarship per semester grade hour [to ition rates. With Adame’s guidance, Gar- those scholarships.” Garcia said he had difficulty reach- graduate students].” cia’s concern was addressed by UTRGV Students can look for internships ing UTRGV officials. He sent an email If an average course is comprised of officials. using the Career Connections tool at to UTRGV President Guy Bailey re- three credit hours, a graduate student “Gather facts … bring up the facts myUTRGV, Rodriguez-Nieto said. garding his situation and received no will ultimately receive a $150 scholar- and we will help you work with it and “Once they create a profile, they can response. ship. This scholarship only applies to we’ll get it to the respective authorities,” look for employment on and off campus He reached out to Student Gov- graduate students enrolled in the fall se- Adame said about helping students with and among the opportunities they can ernment Association President Alberto mester. their concerns. seek [are] internships,” he said. “Some Adame, who assured Garcia that his situ- Once a graduate student is registered of them are nationwide internships and their new university IDs will receive free ation would be addressed. for courses, no further action is required some of them might be in the region. admission to all games. “We spoke with Student Govern- to receive the scholarship. What we like about this tool is that it’s “It’s really the start of the collegiate ment Association President, [Adame], Asked about his response to the on- Valleywide, is that students can access sport season for UTRGV,” Villarreal job postings Valleywide.” BEST WEEK University Recreation will host said. “We’re going to have a big pep rally the Ropin’ Rec Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 before the [soccer] game and then stu- Wednesday at the Soccer Complex in dents can attend the game and after that year off right. We’re going to have a lot Brownsville and at the Quad in Edin- there’s going to be a big concert in Edin- of rides, inflatables.” burg. burg for the students.” The Stomp will take place from 6 To wrap up the celebration and ob- The UTRGV Vaquero volleyball Have a story idea? to 10 p.m. at the Main Courtyard in serve Hunger Action Month, UTRGV team will take on the University of In- Brownsville and the Old Track and Field will host the Orange Out event Friday carnate Word Cardinals at 11 a.m. and in Edinburg. on the Edinburg campus. Orange Out the Southern University Jaguars at 6:30 Call us at 882-5143 Picnic with the President, where will consist of two volleyball games (in p.m. Friday in the UTRGV Volleyball students can enjoy free music, entertain- the Fieldhouse), a men’s soccer game Tourney. Both games will be held at the or 665-2541 ment, games and food with UTRGV (at the soccer complex) and a concert Fieldhouse in Edinburg. President Guy Bailey, will take place by Costello immediately following the The UTRGV Vaquero men’s soccer from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in game. Attendees who bring four non- team will take on the University at Buf- the Quad in Edinburg and from 11:30 perishable food items will receive free falo New York Bulls at 7 p.m. at the soc- a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday on the Stu- admission to the events. Throughout the cer complex in Edinburg. dent Union lawn in Brownsville. season, UTRGV students who present Monday, August 31, 2015 THE RIDER 15 #FirstClass Roundup

Clarissa Martinez/The Rider UTRGV freshmen participate in an icebreaker during The Roundup, held Aug. 28 on the UTRGV Brownsville campus. The Roundup was a mandatory event for entering freshmen and the second part of student orientation.

SHUTTLE ride for free with a valid ID. Criminal justice sophomore Arman- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 do Lopez said the new shuttle system and number of students. will benefit students. Students in Brownsville who need “I think it’s pretty good,” Lopez said. to travel to the Edinburg campus, and “If it’s free, why not? … I think it’s going students in Edinburg who need to come to be a good thing for students.” to Brownsville, can also utilize the Valley For more information regarding Metro or Metro Connect buses. UTRGV transportation, call the Office Valley Metro and Brownsville Metro of Parking and Transportation at 665- will allow students, faculty and staff to 2224.

For more information, visit: UTRGV.EDU/ bestweekever

The Stomp 6-10 p.m. at Main and Library Lawn in Brownsville and HPE Track and Field in Edinburg THE Signature event that brings University departments, academic programs, student organizations, area merchants, and community service agencies Thursday, Sept. 3 together in a festive environment to welcome students during the first week of fall semester. Free Picnic with the President food, entertainment, cool swag, and your one stop for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lawn between Biomedical and Monday, Aug. 31 - First Day of Class connecting to all the opportunities to get involved. LHSB -Brownsville Student picnic with President Bailey. Enjoy free food, Info Depots Tuesday, Sept. 1 music, entertainment, games, and prizes. 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (outdoor locations) 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (indoor locations) Info Depots Friday, Sept. 4 Brownsville and Edinburg campuses 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (outdoor locations) If you have a question on the first two days of school, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (indoor locations) Orange Out swing by one of the Info. Depots located in various Brownsville and Edinburg campuses campus locations where you can talk to faculty, sta, If you have a question on the first two days of school, "Orange Out" for Hunger Action Month. Bring four or an upperclassmen who can help point you in the swing by one of the Info. Depots located in various non-perishable food items to receive free admission right direction. campus locations where you can talk to faculty, sta, to the game/match. All donations that are collected or an upperclassmen who can help point you in the from these games will be donated to the Rio Grande Toss for Luck right direction. Valley Food Bank. UTRGV students will also receive Noon, Main Water Fountain-Brownsville and Chapel an incentive for participating. of the Lord’s Prayer Water Fountain-Edinburg Picnic with the President During the first week of class each semester, students 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Quad-Edinburg UTRGV volleyball vs Incarnate Word toss a nickel into the water fountains to be granted Student picnic with President Bailey. Enjoy free food, 11 a.m. at the Fieldhouse good fortune in health, wealth, love, success, and music, entertainment, games, and prizes. friendship. The fountains are the keepers of genera- UTRGV volleyball vs Southern University tions of wishes from faculty, sta, and students. Wednesday, Sept. 2 6:30 p.m. at Fieldhouse Ropin’ Rec Fest UTRGV men’s soccer vs Bu alo 6-9 p.m., Soccer Complex-Brownsville and Quad-Ed- 7 p.m. at Soccer Complex-Edinburg inburg Enjoy the great outdoors and come out for a taste of Live Music Concert featuring Costello UREC life and stay active. Be prepared to participate 9 p.m. at Soccer Complex-Edinburg in a variety of recreation programs and activities. (immediately following soccer game)

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