One university, two different Earth Fests

Arts, crafts and other activites as well as information tables from different UTRGV departments, including the Office of Sustainability and University Recreation, were available in last Thursday’s Earth Fest on the Edinburg campus. JOAHANA SEGUNDO/THE RIDER

The Valley AIDS Council, Student Union, Planned Parenthood and University Recreation were the only organizations present at last Thursday’s Earth Fest on the Brownsville campus. Exhibits, arts, crafts, food and activities were advertised for the event. JESUS SANCHEZ/THE RIDER

UTRGV students paint clay pots Thursday on the Chapel Lawn on the Edinburg campus. The Campus Programming Board provided the materials in an effort to increase awareness of Earth’s natural environment. The activity was part of the university’s observance of Earth Day. JOAHANA SEGUNDO/THE RIDER

UTRGV biology sophomore David Morales (left) and biomedical science junior Jesus Pedraza kick a soccer ball during last Thursday’s Earth Fest on the Student Union lawn on the Brownsville campus. JESUS SANCHEZ/THE RIDER