Photos by: Raphael Fernandez If you’re feeling lost looking for coffee shops other than Starbucks, I have good news for you. The Houston area is home to several amazing independently-owned coffee shops. Houston is great because there is a variety of coffee shops that represent the various neighborhoods and...
All photos from CCA On a campus with more than 37,943 students, from various backgrounds and ethnicities, cultural organizations at UH go a long way for students in making friendships and finding a home away from home. Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the U.S., and most of the University’s student...
Each year I struggle with seasonal depression. Things like getting out of my bed, cleaning and taking care of myself can feel hard. However, I have developed ways to fight seasonal depression over the winter months. Seasonal depression occurs most often during fall or wintertime and eases up during the summer...
Photo Courtesy of Houston Ballet With a riveting and glittering performance of “The Nutcracker,” the Houston Ballet continues to spread holiday cheer all throughout the city. The traditional ballet strikes a chord with many families each year at The Brown Theater. Those who get to experience the enchanting...
Houston is known for its food scene but brunch rarely gets the love it deserves. Houston has one of the best places for that space between breakfast and lunch and this article will hopefully serve it justice. Here are some of my favorite brunch spots in Houston that you can never go wrong with. Empire...
A favorite activity of friends, family and coworkers during the holiday season is looking at the lights around town. Whether that be in nearby neighborhoods or seeing professional set-ups, here are some dazzling displays in Houston to look forward to. Zoo Lights Presented by TXU Energy and hosted at the Houston...
In the spirit of the fall, we can discuss Mexico’s similarly colored holiday as well as the country’s rich cultural history that is protected by the United Nations. In 2010, Mexico’s traditional cuisine was considered a “cultural model” by The United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization. UNESCO was...
All photos by: Hama’el Salman Finding the perfect place to study or do homework plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and achieving academic success. As Houstonians, we are spoiled for choice since the city is filled with a plethora of coffee shops and workspaces. Curating a personal list of go-to...
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...
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...
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