Graphic by: Len Duenas Did you know that the word “protein” derives from a Greek word called “proteios” which translates to “of first rank?” This emphasizes the importance of protein, a fundamental element of our body and for our body. When we usually hear the word protein, the instant thought is of red meat,...
All photos by: Cindy Rivas Alfaro Friday night, Stephen Sanchez brought the 50s back to Houston at White Oak Music Hall to perform songs from his new album “Angel Face.” Constantly compared to Elvis Presley, Sanchez encapsulates that energy in his song “Shake” where he moves across the stage in classic Presley...
All photos by: Oscar Herrera Pierce the Veil made a stop in Houston at 713 Music Hall for “The Jaws of Life” tour this past Sunday. The venue was packed with new and old fans to see an (arguably) classic pop-punk group. Destroy Boys opened the show, and seemed to be popular with the crowd. “Crybaby” was a...
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...
When it’s time to embrace the cozy autumn season, binge-watching movies with your family and friends while sharing a few laughs, smiles and maybe screams seems like a fulfilling idea. Here is a wide mix of movies you can watch (or re-watch) this fall. Coco Watching an animated Disney movie like...
Let me set the scene for you: a small band of four was formed in 1960 in Liverpool, England. They are unknown and completely unaware of the impact they’re about to have across the world. The band started out small at first, playing in bars across Liverpool and Hamburg until their eventual discovery turned them...
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 courtesy of Cats for Mental Health The University of Houston is home to not only Coogs but actual felines. Cats for Mental Health, originally UH Campus Cats, is a registered student organization that takes care of our community cats. It has rescued and helped many stray cats get adopted. Which of...
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...
Look, he never wanted to be a high schooler. It’s been 14 years since our favorite son of Poseidon narrated a book, but he is back. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods” is the first of a new trilogy by Rick Riordan in honor of the Disney+ show coming out in December. In this new series, the...
Recent Comments