Photo courtesy of Leyla Taghiyeva One of Houston’s best qualities is the international cultures that shape the artistic colors of the city. Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. The city’s cuisine features world-class ethnic food, along with various international festivals and events that...
Photo courtesy of the Hobby Center For one night only, The Hobby Center and Silambam Houston presented “Kāvya: Poetry in Motion.” The production is a combination between poetry and Indian classical dance, showcasing that neither time, language nor culture can sever the unifying thread between every human...
Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston opened a returning exhibit on Sunday Mar. 8, 2026, titled “Ernesto Neto: SunForceOceanLife.” The exhibit was created by Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto and is currently featured in Cullinan Hall. The immersive structure spanning...
Here’s a rapid-fire question for you: What is the first word that comes to your mind when your professor declares your next assignment has to be completed in a group? Does your answer fall in the satisfactory category, with words like exciting and collaborative, or the daunting category, with words like nightmarish...
Being a first-generation college student often encompasses a lack of support, feelings of being out of place and an overwhelming sense of self-doubt. Many University of Houston students fall into the first-gen category and find themselves navigating these emotions. These students share similar hopes of overcoming...
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to more than two million people. With that comes a rich blend of cultures, cuisines and celebrations that make this city unlike any other. I was born and raised in Houston, lucky enough to grow up surrounded by its diversity. But for most of my life,...
Welcome to the third and final installment of “Study Abroad in France with Josh.” This one is a recap of my last two weeks abroad. After adjusting to life in Angers those first two weeks, by the third week, I finally felt like a local. One of the most memorable moments was meeting an executive from Chanel, one...
Photos by Joshua Vasquez Welcome to the second installment of “Study Abroad in France with Josh.” This installment recaps my first two weeks in France. Week 1: Adjustment On the first day, I met my host parent. My first dinner in France was a traditional cheese plate, something you have every night here. I...
From their relationship with nature and architecture to their entertainment through music, dance and folklore, Mayan culture is vibrant. This vibrancy continues to prevail among the many Central American communities in Houston. Ancient Mayans are a Mesoamerican civilization who occupied a wide landmass including...
Cover Photo © JinnaritT / Adobe Stock Though Houston’s windy season is unpredictable, it’s perfect for kite flying. Kite flying is a fun way to reconnect with your inner child. Kite-making is something you can do alone, or it can be shared as a nice, nostalgic bonding experience with family and friends. It’s...
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