By Raphael FernandezMay 130
Big as Texas experienced a classic Texan rainstorm featuring performances by thunder and lightning. However, the final day of the festival must go on. Unfortunately, Smithfield and The Heels were unable to perform due to the heavy afternoon downpour, and many outdoor vendors had to pack up their tents. While...
By Raphael FernandezMay 120
As Big As Texas continues on, festival-goers are taken through a sample of the events and organizations to visit between concerts on the second day of festival fun. Experiences were set up around the fairgrounds including chainsaw art, photo opportunities, car shows and more! The standout experience at the center...
By Raphael Fernandez and Oscar HerreraMay 120
Cover photo by: Raphael Fernandez The Big As Texas Music Festival continues to prove it’s more than just a name. Following a foot-stomping opening night with Thomas Rhett, yesterday’s lineup offered a delightful genre-bend, showcasing the wide spectrum of Texas music in all its glory. The early afternoon buzzed...
By Oscar HerreraMay 110
The inaugural Big As Texas Music Festival kicked off in style yesterday, May 10, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. With a lineup boasting some of the biggest names in country music, festival-goers were treated to a non-stop day of foot-stompin’ good times under the Texas sun. Thankfully, Celsius drinks were on...
By Atirikta KumarMay 100
If there is one thing better than listening to “The Tortured Poets Department,” it’s reading book recommendations based on it. On April 21, Taylor Swift graced us with the Tortured Poets era and the album’s aesthetics fit perfectly with literature. The books might not exactly match the song word-for-word but each of...
By Raphael FernandezMay 90
School is out, summer begins and the sun rises on the Big as Texas Music Festival in Conroe, Texas. Since 1957, Montgomery County Fairgrounds has been home to county fairs, rodeos and live concerts. From 12-11 P.M. on Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12, it will be the venue for the inaugural Big as Texas Music...
By Sydney RoseMay 80
Some people have the Super Bowl, some have the Oscars, but others have the Met Gala. On Monday, May 6, celebrities, fashion representatives and influencers alike took the blue and white carpet to celebrate the latest exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The theme of...
By Jamie ThorntonMay 70
Photos by: Raphael Fernandez While Moody Towers Dining Hall and Cougar Woods Dining Commons are staple and reliable places to eat on campus, there are definitely other great options that aren’t the dining hall. The Den Ranking: 8/10 Price Range: Low-Medium Priced Depending on what items, the Den...
By Alveena RehmanMay 60
Graphic by: Jose Gonzalez-Campelo The University of Houston has never been a complete institution without its iconic symbols, including the mighty cougar Shasta. Since the beginning, UH has been associated with the cougar, accompanying students throughout their journey to graduation, sports teams as they seek to...
By Mahdiya BhiwandiwalaMay 30
Photo by: Oscar Herrera Starting university is like starting a new chapter of life. It is very significant and can seem a little nerve-wracking at the beginning. But perhaps, getting to know your new home for the next few years and becoming well-familiarized with it can help you feel at ease and get you excited...
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