Collage by Sammy Bates Looking for a great way to celebrate Black History Month? Look no further than these films. They chronicle Black history and culture and celebrate the brilliant artistry of Black actors, writers, directors and filmmakers. 1. Nickel Boys Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning...
Across the U.S., books are being challenged and banned at an all-time high. But what exactly does this mean? A “challenge” is when someone attempts to remove or restrict the book based on their objections to its content. A “book ban” is the removal of that content. Censorship affects everyone, not just avid...
Graphic by Sammy Bates From counting down the clock to a kiss at midnight–or eating grapes, New Year’s Eve is a holiday heavily populated by tradition and superstition surrounding good luck for the coming year. What were the grapes about? This year, many participated in a trend known as “Las Doce Uvas de la...
Valentine’s is not just for couples. It is also for spending quality time with your besties. Hence, we have Galentine’s Day! Here are some last-minute ideas for you and your gal pals to celebrate. Themed party You can go with the classic Valentine’s Day theme where everyone wears red or pink. You may even...
Photo by Alfred Rivera Over the last month, University of Houston students have been all over the place. It’s been interesting keeping up with them as the spring semester also marks the start of a new year. An Unexpected Snow Break During the second week of classes, Coogs made the most of an unexpected...
This is Houston. Many new places are constantly opening. The old and faithful classics, however, also deserve a spot on your Spring bucket list. From new food experiences to popular spots, this list is a great starting point for a more tried and true, Houston experience. POST Houston I first visited this...
The holidays put so much stress on everyone. From trying to get the right ingredients to make viral Thanksgiving dishes to finding the best Black Friday deals and dealing with families who cannot take no for an answer, it’s all a hassle. Holidays like Thanksgiving amplify personal questions, requests or political...
November and December are the official holiday months–reserved for family, friends and everyone’s favorite dinner party personality. Usually, at this time, social calendars are filled with brunches, late lunches, dinners and bar or coffee dates. No matter what kind of a gathering it is, chances are you will be...
As Thanksgiving approaches, many girlies come together to celebrate their gratitude for friendship! Here are some party themes for you and your gal pals this Girlsgiving and tips for putting them together. Grateful & Bow-tiful Girlsgiving Establish this trendy theme with a chic combination of warm oranges, reds,...
Mockup by Cali Adams In recent years, Friendsgiving has become an increasingly popular take on Thanksgiving. It is a chance for friends to enjoy time together with their own rendition of Thanksgiving traditions and foods–taking the opportunity to celebrate friendship and the bonds which keep it tied...
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