Graphic by: Maya Palavali Imagine this: You finally settle at your desk, thinking of the fifty things your professors assigned within the past week. You mentally prepare yourself for those while wondering when to finish that one assignment from three weeks ago. Right before you start, you receive a text from your...
Graphic by: Nancy Aneke We’re only a few weeks away from welcoming 2024. A new year always calls for a fresh start and making some resolutions. These resolutions are the goals and targets for a new year that could help bring about a positive change in our lives. However, for many people, these resolutions only...
Though fall has passed, along with its seasonal classics, some can stay socially relevant the entire year. For many, the tale of Jennifer Check is a multifaceted one. Her story tackles the idea of the “Perfect Victim” as well as homoerotic friendships. Getting into this specific, you could even say, haunting,...
All photos by: @UHFits I got my first tattoo in November 2021. Without telling my parents, I secretly went to my appointment in Dallas where I was tattooed by my all-time favorite artist, Faisal Al-Lami. I was so nervous I made my best friend hold my hand as he began tattooing my arm with some Pakistani imagery...
Photos by: Oscar Herrera Game Day is a nerve-racking yet exciting event for a Cougar Doll such as Jocelynn Luna. She starts the day by waking up around 8 a.m. to eat some breakfast. Then around 10 a.m., it’s time to get glammed up in her dance attire. This process takes up to an hour and a half. If call time...
Graphic by: Alina Velasquez After a long summer of strikes, Hollywood is officially back in business. The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, were both able to come to an agreement with studios in September and November,...
Over the years, and especially recently, the Cougar men’s basketball team has been arguably the crown jewel of University of Houston sports. From winning “The Game of the Century” in 1968 to the high-flying days of “Phi Slama Jama” in the 1980s to the dominant hard-nosed Cougars dominating in Fertitta Center...
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and this is the perfect time to show gratitude for all the little and not-so-little blessings in your life if you haven’t already. In this article, you will see why gratitude is the best attitude to have and the different ways to express it. Expressing gratitude is a way for...
As we enter the middle of autumn, it’s time to look at a couple of activities to keep things lively this fall! Paint a Fall Pumpkin This is a classic must-activity for each fall. Whether you prefer to meet with a group of friends at the park or do it on your own at home, this activity allows you to let your...
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...
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