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Archive for: 2023

Mercury in retrograde comes about three to four times yearly when the planet appears to be traveling backward. The Old Farmers’ Almanac notes retrograde is an illusion that the planet is moving in reverse. This event occurs because our view from Earth and Mercury has a shorter orbit; about 88 days.  To make it...

The time has come to check in on your whimsical, cottage-core aesthetic, Greek-mythology-obsessed, most likely Queer friends. Hozier has just released another album. Hozier released his third studio album ‘Unreal Unearth’ on Aug. 18, four years after his last album ‘Wasteland, Baby!.’ Known for how he incorporates...

All photos by: Oscar Herrera Houston is one of the largest cities with a massive population that boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. With so many people around, it’s no surprise that Houston enjoys a dynamic and lively nightlife as well as a robust music scene. Music has been a part of...

Graphic by: Sydney Rose In order to get the Houston experience, you do not have to break the bank. Which, as a college student, is a very important thing to consider. There are so many fun things to do with your friends, your family or even by yourself around the city. Whether you venture outside or stick to...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera Moving to any city for college is a big change. Moving to the fourth largest city in the U.S. from a town with a population of 5,000 is an even bigger change. Going on my third year living in Houston for school, there are definitely pros and cons when it comes to navigating this...

Graphic by: Alina Velasquez If you’re looking forward to the new Deadpool movie or to the new season of Abbott Elementary, you might have to wait a long time to watch. The ​​Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are currently on strike with no end...

Graphic by: Alina Velasquez Houston is one of the most popular cities in the world, known for its rich history, diversity and hotspots. It is also the hometown of some of the most successful individuals and celebrities in the world, from President George H. W. Bush to Beyoncé. Which of these Houston icons are...

The second season of Netflix’s drama series ‘Heartstopper,’ based on the webcomic series by Alice Oseman brings storytelling of joyful, teen romance, typically only seen in media surrounding heterosexual characters, to the screen. Viewers continue watching the story between British teens, Nick and Charlie, unfold as...

Avoiding spoilers for Greta Gerwig’s new directorial addition, “Barbie,” has proven to be a rather difficult feat. As someone yet to see the film (I write this a day before actually going, with my pre-bought tickets collecting dust in the email inbox), I’ve done everything possible to dodge unwanted information about...

On my latest murder mystery kick, I picked up “One of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus. This book went ninety miles an hour from start to finish, which led to me reading it all in one day. This story has many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing and wanting more. The book focuses on four teens from...