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...
After turning the world pink, critics have a lot to say about “Barbie” and its portrayal of feminism. As groups of women from all walks of life dressed in their best pink outfits for the movie, you can’t deny that Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” was able to unite women’s worst enemies together; women themselves. As...
“Yeah, I’ll have to look for overnight work when I get a real job. That’s just what I’m used to at this point.” Drew Romero, 22, a junior and art major at the University of Houston sits behind the desk at the Cougar Place, the on-campus residential community where they work as an overnight desk assistant, the only...
Much of UH’s identity has been rooted in the fact that it’s largely a commuter school for a long time. Since its opening in 1927 as “Houston Junior College” without even a permanent building or land, it’s incredible to see how far on-campus life has come. Roy G. Cullen was the first permanent structure on campus...
After fighting tooth and nail to get a presale code for Taylor Swift’s tour and not even getting one, I had pretty much-lost hope of being able to see Taylor live. However, one fateful day my best friend face-timed me out of nowhere and told me we were going to see Taylor Swift in Houston on her last night here. I...
There’s an old saying that “the home is where the heart is.” It is a sanctuary filled with warmth and comfort after a long day of classes and work. A place where we could be ourselves as it reflects our identity and its story. After getting my own room for the first time in 18 years and finally gaining the personal...
When you walk by the tallest building on campus or the newest building created for students, ever wonder, what housing has to be like for our fellow cougars? Well here’s an opportunity to settle your curiosity. Moody Towers Let’s start with the first dormitory created, Moody Towers. Moody was opened in 1970. It...
Living on campus, whether you love it or hate it, is the most convenient option as a full-time student. However, living in a dorm comes with certain compromises, with cooking being a major one of them. While residential students are required to have a meal plan, we all know the food can be very hit or miss a vast...
I have been pet-sitting for almost three years now. I’ve been able to travel to Canada andaround the US to different states such as Washington, Florida, California, Nevada, and Texaswithout paying for accommodation. I’ve stayed in an array of different homes from cityapartments, mountain getaways and huge houses that...
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