A favorite activity of friends, family and coworkers during the holiday season is looking at the lights around town. Whether that be in nearby neighborhoods or seeing professional set-ups, here are some dazzling displays in Houston to look forward to. Zoo Lights Presented by TXU Energy and hosted at the Houston...
In the spirit of the fall, we can discuss Mexico’s similarly colored holiday as well as the country’s rich cultural history that is protected by the United Nations. In 2010, Mexico’s traditional cuisine was considered a “cultural model” by The United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization. UNESCO was...
All photos by: Hama’el Salman Finding the perfect place to study or do homework plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and achieving academic success. As Houstonians, we are spoiled for choice since the city is filled with a plethora of coffee shops and workspaces. Curating a personal list of go-to...
As first-generation college students, many members of the Asian American community at UH struggle to accept opportunities without guilt. Each opportunity serves as a reminder of their parents’ sacrifices, resulting in the compulsion to live by those standards — to achieve “success.” However, some students are...
All photos by: Alina Velasquez As the second and final day of the Honeyland Festival began, crowds of people lined up to enter those familiar gates. The energy was electrifying as attendees started to pile into the vendors on either side of the centerpiece that was the Beats Stage. One thing different about day...
All photos by Alina Velasquez The first day of Honeyland Festival at the Crown Festival Park in Sugarland was filled with amazing food, beautiful handcrafted goodies and flawless performances from Black artists all around the world. Festival goers were overwhelmed with the talent spread out through the...
Graphic by: Maya Palavali Any time spent in college is a time of self-exploration and continual learning. Perhaps most importantly, aside from hitting the books, are the relationships formed between you, your professors and your peers. Everyone has those people they just vibe with, but what about the way you...
Photo by: Sydney Rose Dia de los Muertos has been celebrated for years. There is more to the holiday than just the seasonal store decor sold at your local Target. Through the beautiful yellow and orange marigolds as well as the colorfully designed skulls, the history of the Day of the Dead runs deep. Widely...
Graphic by: Len Duenas Looking for some wicked ideas on how to carve or decorate your pumpkin? Halloween is around the corner and everyone wants their houses to look spooky and decorated. Here are some pumpkin ideas that I recommend you give a try. Welcome Pumpkins This project is very easy and fast to...
Graphic by: Gwyneth Gravador There is a misconception that women are bad with money. This “claim” has only been enlarged because of the trend — girl math. But the truth of the matter is that girl math is logic. The fact is girl math does not mean that women are irresponsible with money. The entire concept is...
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