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Valery Rodriguez 8 posts

Valery Rodriguez is a small woman waiting to discover a big world. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her loved ones. Some of her favorite things include pasta, sports, and the great outdoors.

Campus News

Patio Café plans to reopen fall semester after closing because of COVID-19

Valery Rodriguez Jul 23, 2020 0

UHCL Dining Services are operated by Chartwells, including campus dining venues like the Hawk Energy Bar and Patio Café. Additionally, they also coordinate campus food truck visits. However, because of COVID-19, and no classes, very few staff and students have been on campus to use the services.

COMMENTARY: Mandatory face coverings on campus will help slow the spread of COVID-19

Valery Rodriguez Jul 21, 2020 1

The health alert stated that face-coverings will be required on all UHCL campuses and Texas Medical Center locations by all employees, students and visitors until further notice. The mandate by university officials shows they care about the…

COVID-19

LIST: 10 Summer activities to enjoy during the COVID-19 pandemic

Valery Rodriguez Jul 15, 2020 0

There are no zero-risk outings so consider the personal risk of everyone involved and take all recommended precautions. Here are some low-risk summer activities to enjoy during the pandemic.

Listicles

LIST: 10 ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement if you don’t have money

Valery Rodriguez Jun 17, 2020 0

This list is a way any and everyone can help support the Black Lives Matter movement without having to spend money. The most effective way to support the movement is to do whatever is possible for you personally to handle even when…

Explainers

EXPLAINER: Zoom disruptions cause for reevaluation of app usage

Valery Rodriguez May 4, 2020 0

Zoom has been one of the go-to apps during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The company, unfortunately, fell short on privacy and security expectations. Users began to experience incidents dubbed as “Zoombombing.”

Campus News

Students with internships face COVID-19 caused challenges

Valery Rodriguez Apr 10, 2020 0

With business closures and layoffs as a result of the continuing spread of COVID-19, there is potential that employers may be forced to suspend ongoing internships. This uncertain and challenging time leaves employers, internship…

Commentaries

COMMENTARY: The fall and rise of the XFL

Valery Rodriguez Mar 3, 2020 0

The XFL is a reinvented new eight-team league striving to fill in the fan void during the offseason waiting period for the next NFL game. Debuting Feb. 8, 2020, the eight teams will play a 10-week regular season and 2-week postseason, which…

Infographics

INFOGRAPHIC: A flash history of Mardi Gras

Valery Rodriguez Feb 17, 2020 0

Although Mardi Gras is associated with having a good time, from the beginning, it has had deep ties to religious traditions. Before “letting the good times roll” (Laissez les bons temps rouler), learn more about this colorful celebration.