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Posts by: Cynthia Isabel Zelaya Ordoñez

My Chemical Romance Houston “Your lyrics gave me a voice.”  “We waited for a lifetime.” These are just some of the words written across signs fans held up yesterday at the Toyota Center. My Chemical Romance filled up the stadium Tuesday night, finally performing on their reunion tour originally scheduled...

Growing up in a suburb of Houston made a trip to the city a hassle. But anytime I’d find myself there, it would most likely be to enjoy a museum day trip with my friends. If you’re from Houston, you know how beautiful the museum district is, and how nostalgic yet comforting it can feel to be there. There’s a similar...

“Houston, Texas,”  yelled Vic Fuentes into the microphone, climbing on a riser. “Did you come here to forget about all the drama, all the bullshit?” The crowd yelled in agreement, closing what little space they could find between them and the stage with another surge forward.  “Well sing this with us; We will...

I Prevail played for an eager Houston crowd at a sold-out White Oak Music Hall on Sunday night.  The band has become popular in recent years and is showing no signs of slowing down. They’ve sold out a lot of the shows on their current tour in support of their third studio album, True Power.  Photo by Cynthia...

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Alexis Pye sits on the floor next to her kittens, back resting against a door frame.  “I’m more comfortable here, really.”  She helps a kitten pry its claws free of a blanket, then sets it free only for it to get caught again.  The artist Alexis Pye is an artist, painter and educator based in Houston,...

Time spent in college can be exhilarating and hopeful, as it is a major stepping-stone for many young adults. Yet, college students often have to undergo pressures like managing heavy loads of coursework, working part-time or full-time jobs and engaging in extracurriculars, all while attempting to maintain constant...

In between the fast-paced college environment and maintaining a social life, you might find someone you want to get to know on a more personal level. While there are few spots on campus considered date-worthy, the large city of Houston is home to numerous spots perfect for romantic gestures. Listed from cheapest...

As a rising senior, I have had a variety of experiences with dozens of tales to tell about life at the University of Houston.  As a student who arrived just before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, I would say my previous statement is a lie. For many present and future Coogs, the “the best years of our lives” were...

Lady Gaga made a Houston crowd fluctuate between cathartic tears and fervent dancing during her show on Tuesday in support of her latest album, “Chromatica.”  The little monsters showed up in droves on the 13th of September, crowding the streets outside of Minute Maid park dressed in costumes Mother Monster would...