Vaqueros dance into the Late Nite

UTRGV’s Fall 2024 Welcome Week ends with a night of music, games and memories

Vaqueros vibe at UTRGV’s Late Nite at the Rec event held Sept. 5 in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — *Vaqueros vibe at UTRGV’s Late Nite at the Rec event held Sept. 5 in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus.* **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

The UTRGV Vaquero mascot joins in on the fun and huapangos during Late Nite at the Rec Sept. 5 in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — *The UTRGV Vaquero mascot joins in on the fun and huapangos during Late Nite at the Rec Sept. 5 in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus.* **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Computer science senior Angel Reyes (left) and biology junior Edward Treviño spar in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu match. The match was sponsored by the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club at UTRGV during Late Nite at the Rec. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Computer science senior Angel Reyes (left) and biology junior Edward Treviño spar in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu match. The match was sponsored by the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club at UTRGV during Late Nite at the Rec. **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Mechanical engineering sophomore Marcos Alipi shakes his opponent’s hand after a game of chess hosted by the Chess Club on Sept. 5, where victors of the match won a Chess.com gold membership. The competition was part of Late Nite at the Rec in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — Mechanical engineering sophomore Marcos Alipi shakes his opponent’s hand after a game of chess hosted by the Chess Club on Sept. 5, where victors of the match won a Chess.com gold membership. The competition was part of Late Nite at the Rec in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus. **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Vaqueros dance a huapango to live music during Late Nite at the Rec. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — *Vaqueros dance a huapango to live music during Late Nite at the Rec.* **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

Vaqueros show off their moves Sept. 5 during Late Nite at the Rec in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus. Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER — *Vaqueros show off their moves Sept. 5 during Late Nite at the Rec in the University Recreation Building on the Edinburg campus.* **Eduardo Escamilla/THE RIDER**

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Eduardo Escamilla

Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Escamilla serves as the Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Rider. He is majoring in Studio Art with a focus in Photography and minoring in Marketing. He aspires to continue his academic journey and receive his MFA.

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