Cover Photo by Kaylen Timmons For the majority of the year, the University of Houston is a bright sunny campus, so well lit that there are no dark corners to find evil in. As the cool, crisp weather of autumn falls over Houston, so too does the spirit of all things creepy and ghoulish. In said spirit, we...
The retail season between September and December has a very distinct identity with its own fashion, activities and foods. It is also during these months when the annual return of fall fragrances fills up the displays of home fragrance and personal care stores. While you may love this, your classmates are not...
Photos provided by Pam Crawford It’s practically Easter which means it’s time to start putting together last-minute Easter baskets! Floral, pastel, bunny and egg-themed items have become commercial highlights of spring. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, the season presents a unique opportunity to show some...
Not able to travel far for any spring break trips? Trying to save some money? Consider staying going on short day trips. Houston is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. There is a lot to do within the city, but it can get boring at times. Here are some ideas for daily escapes from the city within...
Graphic by Sammy Bates From counting down the clock to a kiss at midnight–or eating grapes, New Year’s Eve is a holiday heavily populated by tradition and superstition surrounding good luck for the coming year. What were the grapes about? This year, many participated in a trend known as “Las Doce Uvas de la...
Identifying what you consider the bare minimum in relationships does not make you a superficial person. It is a sign you know your worth. Sometimes our methods for expressing or receiving love can get lost in translation. After all, everyone has their own unique love language. This is not, however, an excuse for...
Valentine’s is not just for couples. It is also for spending quality time with your besties. Hence, we have Galentine’s Day! Here are some last-minute ideas for you and your gal pals to celebrate. Themed party You can go with the classic Valentine’s Day theme where everyone wears red or pink. You may even...
There is nothing quite better than a good book. Whether you are single or in a relationship, love stories can appeal to everyone. Here are a few romance book recommendations spanning multiple genres and tropes– just in time for the hyper-capitalistic, heart-shaped day holiday. 1. “The Do-Over” by Lynn...
Thirty-four years ago, Home Alone 1 and 2 dominated the market as the most successful Christmas franchise. The films feature an 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin). In the first movie, Kevin awakens to an empty house. In the second, he lands in a completely different city. In both, he had all the...
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a short novella first published on December 19, 1843. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” during the Victorian era where social injustices were shown through the horrors of the poor and working class. These novels such as Oliver...
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