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Graphic by: Jose Gonzalez-Campelo The University of Houston has never been a complete institution without its iconic symbols, including the mighty cougar Shasta. Since the beginning, UH has been associated with the cougar, accompanying students throughout their journey to graduation, sports teams as they seek to...

With the release of Taylor Swift’s most recent album “The Tortured Poets Department” as well as the surprise drop of a second half to the album hours later “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” there are many songs to dissect, analyze and play on repeat. Thirty-one songs to be exact. While opinions on the...

All photos by: Oscar Herrera There’s a flash of scarlet red and white streaking across the field at TDECU Stadium, or lighting up the hardwood at the Fertitta Center, and it’s not one of the UH cheerleaders. It’s Alexis Tanner, the University’s talented feature twirler, captivating crowds with her energetic...

Graphic by: Maya Palavali At some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked, “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” The answer we most often hear is graduating college and then getting a sufficient job. But is that the only answer there is? Most certainly not!  Believe it or not, there are many...

Photo by: Angelina Contreras Diego Arriaga, sophomore biochemistry major turned Student Government Administration President is ready to take on the University of Houston’s 61st student government term. Arriaga discussed his journey to becoming SGA president and hinted at his plans for this coming school...

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...

Film festivals have always been a way to test the waters for films to an eager audience. Whether it’s a blockbuster looking to build hype or an indie project looking for distribution, film festivals are never lacking in original and impressive art. Now, put up-and-coming films with up-and-coming musicians and drop...

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...

Every era eventually has to come to an end. That is the case for Noah Kahan’s third studio album, “Stick Season.” For just under two years, fans have been swaddled with Kahan’s folk-pop album, in an honest journey filled with growth and change.  “Stick Season” is one of the many albums written during the early days...

March has been marked as the month when we pay tribute to all the amazing women in history. As March comes to a close, I want to recognize the amazing women in the film industry who have brought us some of the greatest movies of this century. These incredibly talented directors deserve so much recognition for...