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...
All photos by Alina Velasquez The first day of Honeyland Festival at the Crown Festival Park in Sugarland was filled with amazing food, beautiful handcrafted goodies and flawless performances from Black artists all around the world. Festival goers were overwhelmed with the talent spread out through the...
Graphic by: Maya Palavali Any time spent in college is a time of self-exploration and continual learning. Perhaps most importantly, aside from hitting the books, are the relationships formed between you, your professors and your peers. Everyone has those people they just vibe with, but what about the way you...
Photo by: Sydney Rose Dia de los Muertos has been celebrated for years. There is more to the holiday than just the seasonal store decor sold at your local Target. Through the beautiful yellow and orange marigolds as well as the colorfully designed skulls, the history of the Day of the Dead runs deep. Widely...
Graphic by: Gwyneth Gravador There is a misconception that women are bad with money. This “claim” has only been enlarged because of the trend — girl math. But the truth of the matter is that girl math is logic. The fact is girl math does not mean that women are irresponsible with money. The entire concept is...
Throughout my life, I have had trouble connecting with South Asian cuisine. Largely because I felt shameful when eating foods my mom or grandma would often prepare for me. I would chide my mom for making “unhealthy food” and often refuse to eat the dishes and instead opt for various “American” dishes. Recently,...
Graphic by: Alina Velasquez Whether you are a native Houstonian or a newcomer, it’s likely that you’ve heard people refer to different places in Houston as the wards. What started off as political divisions in the city, now holds personal and cultural meaning. Even though wards have not been officially used for...
All photos by: Oscar Herrera Houston is one of the largest cities with a massive population that boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. With so many people around, it’s no surprise that Houston enjoys a dynamic and lively nightlife as well as a robust music scene. Music has been a part of...
When the pandemic began in 2020, we had to move online. Zoom and Teams meetings became the norm for work, class and socialization. Although we are slowly returning to in-person events, connecting with peers is still difficult. The sterile, professional online atmosphere makes it difficult to connect with peers....
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