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Since this summer, I have been on journey to find the greatest taco spot in Houston. This list contains some of the highlights from my journey. Brothers Taco House, 1604 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77003 This humble shack has some of the best flour tortillas that I have ever had. I’ve been “Team Corn Tortillas”...

When we look at Christmas on TV, we always see falling snow, people going to Christmas Tree farms, people wearing fluffy coats and people drinking steaming cups of hot chocolate. Put on a fluffy coat and drink a hot chocolate in the Houston weather and you might as well sign yourself up for a potential heat stroke....

For more stories like this, please check out our fashion issue, online today! If you have any old clothes, you’re probably thinking about throwing them away. But, have you ever thought your clothes could be recycled? That is the idea behind American Rags, a Houston business that started 30 years ago. Located in...

It’s no secret that Houston is in pain — flooded houses, ruined businesses, struggling families, closed schools, bruised bodies, broken hearts – you name it, we’ve got it. The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Harvey is widespread and long-lasting. But amidst this suffering is a glimmer of hope. Hope for the people...

The American coffee shop has evolved over the years to embody an image we millennials would call “hipster,” but in the evolutionary process of adding vintage furniture, local artwork, indie rock playing softly in the background and baristas required to have a minimum of three tattoos, I think the true purpose of...

Director James Mangold’s latest film, “Logan,” is a drama superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Wolverine. “Logan” tells the final chapter of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. In the distant future, an exhausted Logan tends to an ailing Professor X in a rusty sanctuary on the Mexican border. But Logan’s...

It’s no secret that the city of Houston is growing at a faster rate than most cities in the U.S. This increase in residents brings immeasurable value to the city, however, it also means more traffic on the already densely populated roads. Traffic is arguably the most daunting part of one’s day, and any increase in...

The 89th Academy Awards are held this Sunday night where the Best Picture award will be given to one film’s lucky cast and crew. Here are the top 5 choices on who will win the prestigious award.  “LA LA LAND” “La La Land” features dazzling visuals, rich colors and concise direction from Chazelle. Furthermore, while the...

Director Zhang Yimou’s latest film is a monster film set in China during the Song dynasty “The Great Wall” tells the story of a warrior (Matt Damon) who is confined within the legendary Great Wall. While being held captive, Damon’s character learns the secrecy that lies behind one of the biggest spectacles of the...

If you’re tired of cycling between the same spots on campus for lunch, there are plenty of options within a ten-minute drive of UH. The Third Ward is home to a surprising variety of restaurants, for meat-lovers and vegans alike.   Frenchy’s Chicken Price Range: $ Located on the edge of UH, the original Frenchy’s...