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Archive for: 2023

“The stars incline us, they do not bind us.” – Chloe Gong, ‘These Violent Delights’ Love and betrayal. Bloody murder and romance. Histories and new endings. All of these are concepts prevalently used in Young Adult novels, yet while some authors struggle to churn it all into compelling, well-written stories,...

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...

Houston is known for its food scene but brunch rarely gets the love it deserves. Houston has one of the best places for that space between breakfast and lunch and this article will hopefully serve it justice. Here are some of my favorite brunch spots in Houston that you can never go wrong with. Empire...

Graphic by: Logan Linder Cookies are great to bake and eat on every special occasion, especially Christmas. The holidays are usually spent in the kitchen whipping the batter and cutting the flattened dough into trees or snowflakes. Get into the spirit of this holiday tradition by taking the quiz below to find...

Graphic by: Logan Linder The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! Christmas is all about togetherness, festivities, love and celebrations. Celebrations like these call for gifts, be it big or small. One of the most common and popular Christmas traditions is the hanging of stockings. These...

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,...

On Tuesday evening, news broke that Andre Braugher, also known as Captain Raymond Holt in the series ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ died.  He was undoubtedly one of the most beloved characters on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ with his deadpan expressions and sarcastic remarks. To honor him, take a look at the most memorable and...

As winter break draws nearer, we all can’t wait to get cozy in our beds and watch TV for hours this holiday season. The shows on this list aren’t necessarily holiday-themed but bring joy and comfort at a time when we are all in need of a recharge. Gilmore Girls Of course, no list of cozy shows is complete...

The jingle bells are ringing, and it’s that time of the year when you are tyrannically reminded to level up your situationship. Sure, dating platforms are waving goodbye to free services, but fearless Zoomers are opting to escape the online dating maze for real-life encounters. With the 80s dating stage making a...

Photo by: Cindy Rivas Alfaro As silly little humans, we spend about a third of our lives sleeping or at least trying to. If we’re spending that much of our lives in bed (or wherever you may sleep), we should be making sure it’s the comfiest and coziest bed of all time. Here are some ways I make sure my bed is my...