Graphic by: Alina Velasquez Whether you are a native Houstonian or a newcomer, it’s likely that you’ve heard people refer to different places in Houston as the wards. What started off as political divisions in the city, now holds personal and cultural meaning. Even though wards have not been officially used for...
Mercury in retrograde comes about three to four times yearly when the planet appears to be traveling backward. The Old Farmers’ Almanac notes retrograde is an illusion that the planet is moving in reverse. This event occurs because our view from Earth and Mercury has a shorter orbit; about 88 days. To make it...
All photos by: Oscar Herrera Houston is one of the largest cities with a massive population that boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. With so many people around, it’s no surprise that Houston enjoys a dynamic and lively nightlife as well as a robust music scene. Music has been a part of...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera Moving to any city for college is a big change. Moving to the fourth largest city in the U.S. from a town with a population of 5,000 is an even bigger change. Going on my third year living in Houston for school, there are definitely pros and cons when it comes to navigating this...
Graphic by: Alina Velasquez If you’re looking forward to the new Deadpool movie or to the new season of Abbott Elementary, you might have to wait a long time to watch. The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are currently on strike with no end...
Graphic by: Alina Velasquez Houston is one of the most popular cities in the world, known for its rich history, diversity and hotspots. It is also the hometown of some of the most successful individuals and celebrities in the world, from President George H. W. Bush to Beyoncé. Which of these Houston icons are...
Avoiding spoilers for Greta Gerwig’s new directorial addition, “Barbie,” has proven to be a rather difficult feat. As someone yet to see the film (I write this a day before actually going, with my pre-bought tickets collecting dust in the email inbox), I’ve done everything possible to dodge unwanted information about...
As a UH student, you have access to a plethora of discounts ranging from big-name clothing brands like Nike to smaller local restaurants such as Tarka Indian Kitchen. Thanks to COOG$ave, this list continues to grow every year. Here we’ll go over some student discounts you shouldn’t miss out on throughout your years at...
If there is one thing better than a new Taylor Swift album, it’s book recommendations based on said album. On July 7, Swift blessed us with ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’, and there’s no better feeling than correlating books to songs. The lyrics of a song might not be an exact replica of the story but each of them...
The first book in Lilith’s Brood trilogy, “Dawn” by Octavia E. Butler tells the story of Lilith Lyapo, an African American woman rescued by extraterrestrial species called the ‘Oankali’, who saved the remaining humans on Earth after a nuclear war. After centuries of suspended animation, Lilith wakes up on a spaceship...
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