According to History.com, the roots of Valentine’s Day date back to a violent, ancient roman fertility festival held in mid-February called, Lupercalia. Later, the Christian church came along and changed Lupercalia to Valentine’s Day in order to purify the celebration. Before learning more about the holiday, I figured...
In September of last year, Phoebe Bridgers graced the ears of listeners with the release of “Stranger in the Alps” – her debut album. Nearly six months have passed since the album’s release, but Bridgers has managed to remain a topic of conversation around the music industry’s water-cooler. How? “Stranger in the Alps”...
I remember watching “Jumanji” like any other childhood memory. The 1995 original provided a sense of adventure and excitement that was desirable for kids and adults alike. It didn’t take long for “Jumanji” to claim its title and earn its place in the hearts of many. In the original movie it was clear that was clear that...
Josh Abbott and William Clark Green performed an almost-unplugged set at House of Blues on Feb. 1. They set the stage with a fake fire, a row of lawn chairs lining the back of the set, and several ice chests full of cold (free) beer. Green and Abbott took turns playing personal and fan favorites. Audience members were...
I couldn’t wait until I could wear makeup. My mom always “had a face on.” She loved the freedom of being able to recreate herself whenever she felt like it. Coincidentally, she even went back to school for some cosmetology classes. As her youngest daughter, I was amazed by all that she did, but I was mostly fascinated...
Graduation is just around the corner for thousands of seniors nationwide. Some of them may find a job by then, but others will have to look extensively. If they don’t find a job in their city they will explore other cities, but what are the best cities for recent college graduates? Below is a list from some of the...
As the year starts and the Grammy’s just passed by, it’s time to check out what may be new in music this year. From rock to pop, there is something in store for everybody. Whether you’re waiting for albums from your favorite artists, or just looking out for what’ll hit the charts next, here’s a list for...
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2016 there were approximately 2.3 million people residing in the Houston area. Of those, Huffington Post claims, 45.2 percent of adult men in the city are married, leaving the other half of men open, ready and willing… I thought. As far as I can remember, I have had...
When Kevin Costner revived the Western genre 27 years ago with his epic “Dances with Wolves,” he also introduced a new element of realism to the genre. Director Scott Cooper is now the latest person to fuse it into his work. As a result, his noir-Western is definitely more than just a story about “Cowboys vs....
The best thing about college might simply just be the freedom to do as you please. The most important of those freedoms? The ability to binge watch Netflix to your greatest heart’s desire. Be honest, where would we be if we didn’t have this wonderful streaming service? This year, so many amazing shows have come out...
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