Winter breaks can be rough. We spend the entire semester dreaming about all you’re going to do once you have five minutes to breathe, and then December rolls around and we forget all of our nice plans. You (and yes, I am projecting) waste days in bed watching Vine compilations on your phone, only getting up to do your...
With the holiday season fast approaching, supporting local businesses is one of the last things people think about. Picking up a cute card and gift at a local Target is enough for some, but why settle for generic when there are handcrafted artisanal goods just around the corner? Supporting local businesses and artisan...
The hot Houston heat beamed down on a normal afternoon in May, as I walk down toward my car parked by the east garage on campus, I see everyone passing by chugging down their bottle of cold water. My throat is dry and my body is yearning for a sip while my thirst intensifies further. But then I remember I’m fasting...
My experience at Poetry at Round Top festival was frightening, soothing, enlightening, and overwhelming. While I walked the beautiful grounds with my name-tag, my self-proclaimed title of “emerging writer” was starting to feel like an albatross. They encourage all kinds of writers, even non-writers to attend. But,...
If you are graduating with a degree in communications, you know the job opportunities may be endless, or you may feel that you’re faced with a dead end. Graduating in communications opens the door to a broad range of opportunities and it might feel overwhelming. However, there are jobs out there that are perfect for...
As I walk down the streets of Houston, I can hear many languages being spoken. It can be Spanish, Vietnamese or another language that sounds nothing like the languages mentioned. These people may also have something in common. They may speak English. This is something I can relate to. I grew up in a Spanish speaking...
Whether the life-draining monster that is college tore you apart or they simply just moved away, the less mentioned “long-distance friendship” is just as arduous as the long-distance relationship. For the friendships you just can’t bear to let go, here are some tips to keep your far-away friends close. Keep in touch...
The deadline for the Graduation application is nearly here! March 31 is the last day to pay your graduation application fee (and includes a late fee). All students that expect to graduate this May must complete these requirements in order to graduate and attend the commencement ceremony. Students need to be aware of...
Some days you wake up and immediately you know that it’s just one of those days. Your mood is nasty; everything feels off. It’s terrible. Just plain terrible. But worry not, here are some ways you can get over this slump quick. Listen to music Just plug some headphones in and block out the world. Not only will...
Resumes are a big part of the hiring process. They display your life when it comes to academics and work experience. People want to give a good impression, but sometimes don’t know how to tailor their resume. This can result in employers passing up a good candidate because their resume may not have been what they were...
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