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SGA elections begin Shown (from left) are Edinburg vice presidential candidate Daniela Ramirez, presidential candidate Michael White, Brownsville vice presidential candidate Leticia Irene Villarreal, Edinburg vice presidential candidate Anacette Cantu, presidential candidate José Pablo Rojas and vice presidential candidate Yahia Omar Al-Qudah. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photo Illustration

Shown (from left) are Edinburg vice presidential candidate Daniela Ramirez, presidential candidate Michael White, Brownsville vice presidential candidate Leticia Irene Villarreal, Edinburg vice presidential candidate Anacette Cantu, presidential candidate José Pablo Rojas and vice presidential candidate Yahia Omar Al-Qudah. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photo Illustration

SGA elections begin

Jamejdra Holverstott March 22, 2021

Jamejdra Holverstott | THE RIDER As Spring Break ends and students return to class, the Student Government...

Professor explains first step in establishing Starbase SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s plans to turn the unincorporated community of Boca Chica Village into Starbase, Texas. UTRGV experts and Cameron County officials detailed the rules and steps the proposal must follow. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photo Illustration

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s plans to turn the unincorporated community of Boca Chica Village into Starbase, Texas. UTRGV experts and Cameron County officials detailed the rules and steps the proposal must follow. Roxanna Miranda/The Rider Photo Illustration

Professor explains first step in establishing Starbase

Alejandra Yañez March 22, 2021

Alejandra Yañez | THE RIDER SpaceX CEO Elon Musk needs 10% of Boca Chica Village residents’ signatures...

Hospitals prepare for post Spring Break David Pike/ University Marketing and Communications People want in like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday outside the UTRGV Clinical Education Building in Harlingen.

David Pike/ University Marketing and Communications People want in like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday outside the UTRGV Clinical Education Building in Harlingen.

Hospitals prepare for post Spring Break

Jacqueline Peraza March 22, 2021

Jacqueline Peraza | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF South Texas Health System officials are preparing for a potential increase in COVID-19...

SGA OKs bill for student advisory councils The Student Government Association passed the Collegiate Advancement Student Advisory Council Bill during its meeting today. The bill will establish student advisory councils per college or campus. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY SOL GARCIA DURING THE MARCH 12 SGA MEETING VIA ZOOM

The Student Government Association passed the Collegiate Advancement Student Advisory Council Bill during its meeting today. The bill will establish student advisory councils per college or campus. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY SOL GARCIA DURING THE MARCH 12 SGA MEETING VIA ZOOM

SGA OKs bill for student advisory councils

Sol Garcia March 13, 2021

Sol Garcia | THE RIDER The Student Government Association passed a bill yesterday to facilitate outreach with...

Biden signs COVID-19 relief bill President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan earlier today, which will provide additional relief to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals and businesses, according to a White House statement. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE WHITE HOUSE BILL SIGNING LIVESTREAM ON MARCH 11

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan earlier today, which will provide additional relief to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals and businesses, according to a White House statement. SCREENSHOT TAKEN BY ROXANNA MIRANDA FROM THE WHITE HOUSE BILL SIGNING LIVESTREAM ON MARCH 11

Biden signs COVID-19 relief bill

Brigitte Ortiz March 12, 2021

Poli sci professor explains what the legislation means Brigitte Ortiz | THE RIDER President Joe Biden signed...

Chess team trains with Kasparov UTRGV Chess Team A speaks with Grandmaster Garry Kasparov March 3 after winning the Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup competition in February. The team earned a training session with the chess legend. Photo Courtesy Bartek Macieja

UTRGV Chess Team A speaks with Grandmaster Garry Kasparov March 3 after winning the Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup competition in February. The team earned a training session with the chess legend. Photo Courtesy Bartek Macieja

Chess team trains with Kasparov

Sol Garcia March 12, 2021

Sol Garcia | THE RIDER After winning an international collegiate tournament, UTRGV Chess Team A earned a...

Women’s soccer resumes competition Senior midfielder Gina Steiner chases the ball during practice Feb. 20 at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex in Edinburg. Photo Courtesy UTRGV Athletics