My mother has been telling me to redo my room. She voices my thoughts: I should declutter and paint my walls neutral. And she’s right: it’s too overwhelming. I decay within the solid colors of my room, the newspaper clippings on the walls, the protest posters tucked away and the mass of stuffed animals thrown off...
Graphic by: Maya Palavali At some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked, “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” The answer we most often hear is graduating college and then getting a sufficient job. But is that the only answer there is? Most certainly not! Believe it or not, there are many...
Photo by: Angelina Contreras Diego Arriaga, sophomore biochemistry major turned Student Government Administration President is ready to take on the University of Houston’s 61st student government term. Arriaga discussed his journey to becoming SGA president and hinted at his plans for this coming school...
In recent years, Lizzy McAlpine has risen to fame as one of the queens of love and heartbreak. Not only does her music showcase her vocal talent, but her intricate storytelling skills as well. These continuous elements, mixed with a blend of the pop and folk genres, have led her to create a unique sound that no...
When many people think of travel, the vision in their minds is lots of dollar signs burning up the moment you hit “confirm purchase” on a plane ticket. The truth is, traveling is a luxury, but it does not have to completely break the bank. As college students, everything you do is on a budget. Eating out, shopping...
Live-action adaptations in media have undergone a remarkable evolution since the inception of cinema in the early 1800s with the advent of photography and digital media. The field has advanced significantly, now featuring laser cinema projectors, incredible audio loudspeakers and cutting-edge technologies like 3D and...
Film festivals have always been a way to test the waters for films to an eager audience. Whether it’s a blockbuster looking to build hype or an indie project looking for distribution, film festivals are never lacking in original and impressive art. Now, put up-and-coming films with up-and-coming musicians and drop...
On April 8, 2024, a remarkable astronomical event took place: a total solar eclipse, the last one visible from the United States for the next two decades. This extraordinary phenomenon differs significantly from the lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth, positions our...
Houston’s beloved Beyoncé released “COWBOY CARTER” last week and there is so much to uncover in the 27-song country-focused album. The album starts off slow with songs like “AMERIICAN REQUIEM” and “BLACKBIIRD” paying homage to the country genre with sharp guitar strums and fun little drum kicks combined with...
Every era eventually has to come to an end. That is the case for Noah Kahan’s third studio album, “Stick Season.” For just under two years, fans have been swaddled with Kahan’s folk-pop album, in an honest journey filled with growth and change. “Stick Season” is one of the many albums written during the early days...
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