September 2020 – The Valley's Student Station

A new avenue to promote change

By Luis Rubio September 28, 2020

COURTESY GRAPHIC UTRGV Athletics and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced last Monday the Vaqueros United initiative to promote social justice. According to a news release from UTRGV Athletics, the…

Screen shot leads to students’ concerns over group chats

By Justin Elizalde September 28, 2020

JUSTIN ELIZALDE/VAQUERO RADIO GRAPHIC A screen shot stating members of group chats sharing answers would be charged as guilty by association began circulating on social media two weeks ago, prompting…

Dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine to step down August 2021

By Victor G. Ramirez September 28, 2020

John Krouse, UTRGV School of Medicine dean and executive vice president for Health Affairs, will step down as executive vice president of Health Affairs and Dean of the School of…

Actor John Leguizamo starts off 17th season of the Distinguished Speaker Series virtually

By Justin Elizalde September 25, 2020

Communication Professor and moderator Greg Selber listens to actor John Leguizamo talk about his career as a Latino. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY VICTOR G. RAMIREZ DURING TONIGHT’S LIVESTREAM OF THE DISTINGUISHED…

UTRGV investigates lecturer’s alleged comments

By UTRGV Radio September 25, 2020

UTRGV released an official statement earlier today on social media regarding an incident where a lecturer made remarks in class and on his alleged Twitter. PHOTO BY STEPHEN HUGHES STAFF REPORT…

Lecturer, county officials provide insight on upcoming election

By Victor G. Ramirez September 24, 2020

Victor G. Ramirez/VAQUERO RADIO GRAPHIC The last day to register to vote is Oct. 5 and with Election Day just around the corner, a UTRGV Political Science lecturer said there…

WAC announces voter awareness program

By Luis Rubio September 21, 2020

COURTESY GRAPHIC With Election Day just around the corner, the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) implemented WAC Votes earlier this month to promote voting awareness to student-athletes. According to a news…

Distinguished Speaker Series to start off 17th season with Latino actor

By Victor G. Ramirez September 21, 2020

COURTESY GRAPHIC This week, actor, voice actor, stand-up comedian, producer and screenwriter John Leguizamo will be the first guest to the Distinguished Speaker Series for the fall semester. The event…

Voter registration deadline nears

By Victor G. Ramirez September 21, 2020

Victor G. Ramirez/VAQUERO RADIO GRAPHIC As the November elections are fast approaching, counties’ elections administrators say there is still time to register to vote. Cameron County Elections Administrator Remi Garza…

Competing to inspire: UTRGV Latina competes on NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’

By Justin Elizalde September 21, 2020

COURTESY PHOTO “It’s just a complete honor to be representing Mexican young girls and I get to inspire those girls and it’s a priceless type of experience for sure.” As…