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Byline: <span>Maya Dandashi</span>

College is a complex enigma that enables students to become well-rounded individuals in order to “succeed.” Although, the definition of success varies from person to person. For you, graduation might be right around the corner — taunting you, whispering in your ear “where to next?” Or, maybe you’re an underclassman in...

Everyone around you is going to have their two cents on what career path you should take, how you should tackle job searching or even techniques on becoming the best student out there to then achieve your wildest dreams. More likely than not, these people are regurgitating information that was once sprawled onto them,...

Spring is approaching and that means that we can throw on our denim shorts, store away our heavy scarves and restock on swim suits. The new season gives us the opportunity to reinvent ourselves, permanently or just for the aesthetics for the next few months. This spring, its time to cut it off. This can mean many...

From time to time, while lying in bed, I’ll envision my outfit for the day. I’ll know exactly what trousers and matching top I’ll be throwing on. Even though I have it planned out in my head, I already have this gut feeling that it’s probably not going to come out the way I thought it would. Maybe because fashion...

Your new dorm might not feel like or smell like home, but there are definitely some ways you can make it your own. Despite the stigma around home décor and DIY only being for girls (which it’s not), creating and decorating your new living space is one of the most effective ways of making your new “house” a home. Go...

Whether it’s an apartment or dorm, there are plenty of options for students to live on campus. Doesn’t matter your classification, cultural background or personal interests, there is somewhere to live for everyone. Here are the 10 on-campus living options. DORMS Cougar Village 1 &...

I couldn’t wait until I could wear makeup. My mom always “had a face on.” She loved the freedom of being able to recreate herself whenever she felt like it. Coincidentally, she even went back to school for some cosmetology classes. As her youngest daughter, I was amazed by all that she did, but I was mostly fascinated...

The new year brings in a lot of new things. New routines, new classes, new professors, maybe even new friends. Maybe you’ve found your new favorite coffee shop in Houston, or bought a subscription to a new gym. One thing’s remained the same though, you’re here, and they’re there. You could be 100, 1000 or 10000 miles...

To no surprise, we’ve added another one to the list of Hollywood stars who have been exposed for their sexual misconduct fiascos. This one though, is a special case. The cherry on top is it’s someone who you possibly really enjoyed watching on “Master of None” or “Parks and Recreation”. Aziz Ansari is a comedian we...

I think we can all recall a time we had to read and watch Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” in AP Lit, senior year of high school. Arguably, this was one of many people’s favorites. The long monologues, the confusing language and format Shakespeare used are hard to forget. Sometimes, it truly felt like the beauty of his writing...