Professor Spotlight: Tina Thomas
Chemistry lecturer III Tina Thomas has been an instructor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for more than 5 years. Thomas came to the United States as engaged…
Mumps Outbreak at UTRGV
As of last week, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sent out an email stating there was a confirmed case of mumps on the Edinburg Campus. On March 28th,…
Album Review: Titanic Rising By Weyes Blood
There is no more appropriate title for the newest effort and fourth album from Natalie Mering, otherwise known as Weyes Blood (pronounced wise, very fitting), than “Titanic Rising.” The psychedelic…
School of Medicine Funded $400,000
The School of Medicine is hitting a milestone in a diabetes type two research project that received over 400,000 in funding from the National Institute of Health last year. Assistant…
Professor Spotlight: John Faust
Astronomy lecturer John Faust graduated from the University of Texas Pan American with a Bachelors in Astronomy and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies. Before becoming an instructor, he taught at…
Summer sessions approach, bringing limited class availability
The Rider File Photo As the summer semester approaches, students are sharing their concerns on why some courses are only offered on one campus. [su_quote]“I don’t think it’s fair because…
Texas Southern Ends UTRGV’s Postseason Run, 94-85
Photo: Jerry Galindo Yesterday, the UTRGV Vaqueros Men’s Basketball team faced the Texas Southern University Tigers for their second and last game in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. UTRGV lead for the first half…
Pizza Hut brings benefits to Edinburg and Brownsville students
Credit: Albert Monrroy Pizza Hut opened last week at the Edinburg and Brownsville Student Unions. The new restaurant replaced "Slice of Life" in Edinburg, which closed earlier last year. Executive…
Vaquero Basketball Edges Grambling State
Last week the UTRGV Vaqueros men’s basketball team faced the Grambling State University Tigers at the first College Insider Postseason Tournament. The Vaqueros were tied with the Tigers for most…
Professor Spotlight: Shaun McCrory
Photo: Jerry Galindo Language and writing lecturer Shaun McCrory has been teaching for 12 years. He first started teaching English Criminology in England and Spain. Eventually, his wife applied for…