Culture

Hank Williams Jr. brought his signature outlaw spirit back to the Houston Rodeo stage last night, marking his ninth appearance at the iconic event. While it wasn’t his first rodeo (pun intended), it certainly held a special significance. Kicking off the week with a crowd-pleasing performance, the 74-year-old...

Rap Icon 50 Cent made his debut at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 1 with a high-energy, hit-filled performance on Black Heritage Day. The crowd at NRG Stadium roared to life as 50 Cent went onto the stage with his classic anthem “P.I.M.P.” The veteran rapper kept the energy high throughout the set,...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera Another rodeo season kicks off in Houston today to bring entertainment, culture and that Texas flare to crowds at NRG. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been going on for nearly a century, tying performers and those passionate about agriculture to the same place. The rodeo covers...

In February 2021, a massive winter storm hit Texas, causing widespread power outages that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days. This event highlighted the critical importance of reliable energy infrastructure and raised questions about the state’s preparedness for extreme weather...

Picture this: You open the door in front of you and step in. Suddenly, you feel like you have been transported into a whole new world! You take a deep breath in and detect the smell of books, and see yourself engulfed with shelves and shelves of books. Sounds like every book lover’s dream! For any reader,...

Love is the universal language that fills up every vessel of every heart. It faces no language barrier, goes beyond the spoken word and stays true when shaped by the beauty of music in Bollywood. Here is a list of love songs that spark a fire of sweet and sorrowful emotions. “Main Agar Kahoon” (from Om Shanti...

February marks the start of one of the most impactful calendar months: Black History Month. Let’s take a closer look into the history of Black creations, trends and more! Gadgets Home Security System Marie Van Brittan Brown, with the help of her husband Albert Brown, found a creative way to feel safe in...

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...