{"id":8407,"date":"2026-02-23T09:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=8407"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:50:28","slug":"utrgv-organization-embracing-hispanic-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/utrgv-organization-embracing-hispanic-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"UTRGV Organization Embracing Hispanic Culture\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LUCHA_mixdown.wav\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">La Uni\u00f3n Chicana de Hijxs de Aztl\u00e1n (LUCHA), serves the Rio Grande Valley and UTRGV for the advancement of Hispanics and all cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through partnerships and campus involvement, LUCHA creates opportunities for students to engage in activism, cultural events, and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vice President of LUCHA, Diego Vigil Alas, said the organization has made him feel more comfortable and involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIt doesn&#8217;t even matter if you know Spanish or if you&#8217;re Hispanic,\u201d Vigil Alas said. \u201cIt&#8217;s just for anybody who&#8217;s really looking for a place or it needs help from the community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LUCHA also works closely with other campus organizations and departments to expand its impact and reach more students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secretary of LUCHA, Lexus Lopez, said the importance of teamwork and shared her positive experience in the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIt&#8217;s a collaboration. 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