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...
Identifying what you consider the bare minimum in relationships does not make you a superficial person. It is a sign you know your worth. Sometimes our methods for expressing or receiving love can get lost in translation. After all, everyone has their own unique love language. This is not, however, an excuse for...
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...
There is nothing quite better than a good book. Whether you are single or in a relationship, love stories can appeal to everyone. Here are a few romance book recommendations spanning multiple genres and tropes– just in time for the hyper-capitalistic, heart-shaped day holiday. 1. “The Do-Over” by Lynn...
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...
Photo by Zoe Crooks As students, studying takes up most of our time–or at least it should take up some. Either way, here is a list of some of the most popular student study spots inside the loop. Agora Agora is a very popular place, with difficult parking. However, people say the atmosphere is great for...
Patricia Duran and Luis Vega in Alley Theatre’sDecember: a love years in the making. Photo by Lynn Lane “December: a love years in the making” delivers a love story of missed connections and poetic longing between a college poetry professor Carolina and her pupil Benjamin. The play is shown in three acts,...
Patricia Duran and Leandro Salazar in Alley Theatre’s December: a love years in the making. Photo by Lynn Lane. After some delay from the snow, The Alley Theatre presents, “December: a love years in the making,” a love story between two people spread over twenty years and told within three scenes. Leandro...
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