Graphic by: Lily Huynh Founded on August 30, 1836, by visionary brothers J.K. and A.C. Allen, Houston has grown from a small settlement along Buffalo Bayou into a vibrant metropolis. From its strategic beginnings, the arrival of the first railroad in 1853 and its role in the cotton industry, to its growth as a...
For Formula One fans and car enthusiasts alike, Oracle Red Bull Racing is bringing their championship-winning cars to Discovery Green on September 7. Beginning at noon, the Red Bull Showrun will spotlight retired F1 driver David Coulthard and Arvid Lindblad, a Red Bull Junior Team driver currently competing in...
Houston is considered to be one of the most diverse cities in America where not just people from different ethnicities find their way, various cultural foods make a place for themselves. From Indian and Tex-Mex to Italian and Nigerian, you can find a variety of cuisine options. Here’s a list of some must-tries...
Many people do not know what it is like to lose home at the risk of never finding it again. They have no idea what it is like to have your life split between two lands and become the bridge between two countries. That is why I see culture as an extension of our lives that shapes who we are and how we relate to the...
The Paris 2024 Olympics have captivated the world, not only with thrilling athletic performances but also with the glamorous entrances of each country. The cultural outfits of the athletes played a significant role in the allure of the introductions, showcasing creativity and national pride. The Americas In...
A city like Houston, which has a large Desi population, offers a wide variety of Indian food. India, an extremely diverse country does not have just a single cuisine. India has a broad diversity of cuisines because of its many different climates, soil types, cultures and religions, in addition to influences from...
Some people have the Super Bowl, some have the Oscars, but others have the Met Gala. On Monday, May 6, celebrities, fashion representatives and influencers alike took the blue and white carpet to celebrate the latest exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The theme of...
When many people think of travel, the vision in their minds is lots of dollar signs burning up the moment you hit “confirm purchase” on a plane ticket. The truth is, traveling is a luxury, but it does not have to completely break the bank. As college students, everything you do is on a budget. Eating out, shopping...
On April 8, 2024, a remarkable astronomical event took place: a total solar eclipse, the last one visible from the United States for the next two decades. This extraordinary phenomenon differs significantly from the lunar eclipse. During a lunar eclipse, the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth, positions our...
America’s foundation is built on diverse immigrant populations coming together to form a unified nation. Among the array of cultures, the Irish heritage stands out as one that has left an indelible mark. Approximately one in ten Americans can trace their ancestry back to Ireland, and notably, half of all U.S....
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