By Martin Hernandez Introduction We have all been there. You graduated from high school and are looking forward to attending college. It’s exciting and exhilarating. You studied plenty in high school but will these methods hold up in a college environment? Will your study methods get you through to receive the coveted Bachelors degree in whichever career you have chosen? I have compiled several study methods (some of them scientifically proven) that will boost your GPA IF

By Dominick Guerra Searching for assistance on campus may be hard, you might not know where it can be, and you don’t know if what UTRGV offers can help you solve your problem. I’ve had this experience during my first semester of my college experience, and there is so much within the campus that I didn’t know about until my second semester. I will give the knowledge that I’ve gained throughout my time here, by providing important locations that help in any problems you may ha

By Leah Flores When I was talking to Ms. Crystal, she had an amazing, soft-spoken voice and such a great personality. When discussing her classes, she expressed passion for how they reflect her growth in learning and development. As Ms. Crystal is pursuing her PD, she incorporates her experiences from those classes into her teaching. She is an inspiring woman, referred to by many titles: a co-teacher, a collaborator, a student, and a professor. She puts in a tremendous amount

By Esteban Rodriguez In recent years, the arts have become overshadowed, and many people have forgotten what makes us uniquely human. I spoke with photographer Gael about his experiences at UTRGV, the factors that contributed to his growth, and his journey as a photographer.    What was your journey with photography? What brought you to this specific art form?    (One of Gael’s photos that manipulates lighting)   At first photography seemed simple. I recall using an iPhone 5

By Leah Flores When talking to Miss Cynthia Guerrero, she shares a similar concept in her classes: she wants students to be curious and interested in the work they create. While I may not require that, she desires them to be explorers and discover new things in their surroundings or within their societies and communities. According to her, there's freedom for exploration. Additionally, she wants students to understand why the classes she offers are important in their society.

Written by: Leslie Guerra In the exact moment you walk away from your high school’s closing doors, you think about how many other ones you’ll open. At least in my experience, as I walked away, the wind hit my face and demanded I didn’t look back. With proliferating nostalgia, I simultaneously longed for the uncertainty of where I’d go and who I’d become. I knew that the most certain thing about doors was that one closing opens thousands more. I knew that regardless of what t

Interviews Conducted by Leah Flores        During my experience, talking to Dr. Marshall Saenz, he was an amazing person to talk to and is super lively. He expressed to me that he didn’t want any simple classes when designing all his classes, and he wanted to explore different ideas and topics. he likes to add his interests and implement them into his classrooms. He also likes to make sure that his classroom is a place for students to speak their mind and be included to their

Interview by Leah Flores      Talking with Professor Ayla Galvan showed me that one of her main goals is to help students find themselves through their writing. When talking with Professor Galvan, she mentioned that many students start their educational journey with her course, and because of this, she poses the question to her students, “Is this really what you want to do?”  when discussing their major or career goals. I think that having a professor who allows students to r

By Esteban Rodriguez  (Contributor) Life at the dorms is often a scary proposition, and most incoming freshmen will find themselves...