As a Muslim with Pakistani-Indian roots, I have grown up with hearing stories and tales about the existence of an unseen being called a “jinn” or “djinn”. From a religious perspective, these jinn are referred to in the Quran. Yet on a cultural level, they’ve become woven into Middle Eastern and South Asian folklore...
Spooky season has arrived, and it is time to break out the candy, costumes and comradery! A big “fad” that always arises during this festive time of the year is going on fall or October themed dates with a significant other. Unsure of what to do or where to go? Here are a few spooky date ideas: Pumpkin Patch...
Now that everyone has dived into the Halloween spirit, a great way to celebrate is to watch movies that capture the essence of spooky season. Whether it’s a kid-friendly film or a movie that send chills down your spine, we all love to bundle up and watch Halloween movies. Here’s a list of the 10 best films to watch...
If you’re new to Houston, or just looking for a place to get delicious cocktails, look no further because I am going to let you in on some of the best bars in town. From Lei Low, a Polynesian themed bar, to Latin inspired drinks from Batanga, there is bar for whatever mood you’re in. Depending on your drink of...
As students, our rooms can get very messy, so decorating can just cause more clutter. But like everyone, we still want to get into the Halloween spirit, so here are some ways to decorate your room without making a mess. Hang it up Putting decorations on desks and shelves can be a recipe for clutter, especially...
As students, almost everything we do comes with expectations. We’re expected to join student organizations, get internships and jobs, all while still getting good grades and graduating on time. These high expectations can make us so stressed that we may want to scream or cry. Sometimes even both. To decompress, we...
October is LGBTQ History Month. While pride month is a celebration of being queer today, history month is a celebration of past achievements by the LGBTQ movement. However, many of us were not taught LGBTQ history in school, so it’s hard to know what to even celebrate. Here are some documentaries that can educate you...
It’s iPhone season again, and with another year comes another model. This year we have the iPhone 11, which was released on September 20th, 2019. This newer, slimmer model has three different variants: the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone 11 is the least powerful of the trio, but aside...
Students are starting to feel a chill in the air and a shiver down their spine. Not only because midterms are about to start, but because we are around the corner from the most frightening day of the year. As we get closer to Halloween, it becomes more common to see scary movies, carved pumpkins, and people buying...
The weekend cold front that hit Texas brought Friday morning rain upon the city of Austin. For Austin City Limit attendees, the rain could either make or break their weekend at the festival. As the clouds moved away, and the sun shined, the gates opened to an unforgettable experience. From the music, to food & drinks,...
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