Photo by: Oscar Herrera On Interstate 45, drivers are greeted with graffiti saying “Be Someone” while entering the city of Houston. Houston is no stranger to murals and graffiti all over the city, symbolizing current events and the culture of the area. This sign, in particular, calls all Houstonians to be who...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera Moving is the worst. It is also the best. It can lead to some of the best moments of your life and the most devastating pain of being away from a place you’ve grown up in. I had never been in love with a place until I moved to Houston at the start of my freshman year in...
Many people do not know what it is like to lose home at the risk of never finding it again. They have no idea what it is like to have your life split between two lands and become the bridge between two countries. That is why I see culture as an extension of our lives that shapes who we are and how we relate to the...
What started as a U.K.-based dating series and turned into a worldwide phenomenon, “Love Island” has branched beyond a way to help people build connections in a paradise-like environment. With the rise in popularity and award of prize money, are the contestants of “Love Island” coming in with true intentions? With...
The pursuit of beauty is an internal part of the human experience, influencing our choices in areas such as living spaces, fashion, art, print, design and psychology. Central to this quest is the role of color – a fundamental element that has captivated scientists, philosophers and creative professionals throughout...
Tennis. A sport known for the player’s backstory, their upbringing, what brought them to the sport and the adversity they’ve experienced within it. There is a suspenseful fire and intensity within the overlooked game. So many emotions from inside and outside the court. We’re brought to understand the erotic...
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...
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...
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...
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