Culture

Sex positivity is growing in our society, which is a wonderful thing. For too long, the idea that sex is inherently bad caused negative repercussions for many people, especially women and queer people. Now, sex on television is very normal to see. This can be good, as it can normalize healthy sexual relationships...

I know what I’m about to say might be hard to fathom, especially since we just passed the day of love, but still it must be said. Romantic relationships are not the sole purpose of our lives. Now I’m only saying this, because there’s a stigma surrounding adults who are not in a relationship. No one can understand why...

Love languages are the ways we chose to give and receive affection, whether that be through gifts, words, services, touches or time. Finding which love language you appreciate most could be tricky at times, because every healthy relationship has a small dose of all five to share with a partner, but continue on to...

Coming from a poor college student who’s barely able to pay tuition herself, I know what it’s like to feel like you have nothing to give. When you’re not in class, you’re at work to pay for the education you so desperately need, and when you do have a little time and money, like any other young adult you want to...

Alright, let’s be honest here, we’ve all befriended at least one toxic person in our lifetime. What you think might start off as a great friendship can ultimately turn out to be not-so-great, and that’s totally okay! But what’s not okay is you armoring yourself up for a friendship that’s just simply not worth...

All college students dream about securing a paid position in their career field as soon as possible postgraduation. Jaelynn Walls, 21, saw her dreams come true even earlier when the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) offered her the Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellowship in July 2019. “Working in a museum in the...

Growing up as a first-generation Asian-American, I was expected to pursue a career in STEM. A job was something you picked to make your parents proud — whether it’s to become a doctor, nurse, or an engineer. So, a career in communications was something very foreign to me. I had no idea what that industry was like....

Sisters and DJs Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf, otherwise known as Krewella, took the EDM world by storm in June 2012. Known for their top hit Alive which topped charts all over the world and has over 90 million views on Youtube, the Yousaf sisters share a second-generation immigrant story that many Houstonians can relate...

The UH System’s Public Art program is launching a new outdoor exhibit this fall at the UH Main Campus. The collection, titled “Color Field”, will feature the works of six contemporary artists in the form of large-scale sculptures throughout the campus. “Color Field” is a collaboration between the Public Art...

Even though we live in the nation’s fourth most populated city, it’s hard not to feel isolated, alone and uninspired during the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, there are still many ways to enjoy all of the life, arts and culture our city has to offer while making sure to wear a mask, social distance and take other...