{"id":6627,"date":"2024-01-29T14:28:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=6627"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:28:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:28:37","slug":"starting-the-year-with-a-perfect-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/29\/starting-the-year-with-a-perfect-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting the year with a perfect Pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-29-at-10.24.59-AM-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-29-at-10.24.59-AM-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-29-at-10.24.59-AM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-29-at-10.24.59-AM-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-29-at-10.24.59-AM.png 1308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Students watching a movie at the Student Union Theatre on the Edinburg campus.<br>Pete Mendoza \/ Vaquero Radio.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/PitchPerf0129_mezcla.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">For the chance to connect with other Vaqueros, Campus Activities Board hosted the Pitch Perfect movie on both Edinburg and Brownsville campuses as a part of Welcome Week 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Program Advisor for Campus Activities Board Sam Camarillo Solfest said the showing was a part of the Welcome Week Series, with free popcorn, snacks and drinks for the attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cThe idea for this event was just to welcome everyone back with a big movie showing,\u201d Camarillo said. \u201cIt was just a fun way for people to socialize and de-stress during a stressful time, which is the welcome back time period.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He said the preparations were not as simple as just playing a movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cWe can\u2019t just stream a movie,\u201d Camarillo siad. \u201cWe have to go through the licensing rights that go into actually showing a movie on campus. So, that means us going to different companies trying to see where we can get our best price.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Early childhood education sophomore Arlene Camacho said she was thrilled to see the movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIt was amazing,\u201d Camacho said. \u201cIt\u2019s one of my favorite movies so I\u2019m glad they showed it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Music education sophomore Jacob Martinez said it was a nice opportunity to watch more movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI would like to see more stuff like this,\u201d Martinez said.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Camarillo said many events are coming up in February especially with Homecoming Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CAB will be partnering with Student Activities to host the Homecoming parade. 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