Published on April 7th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
It was certainly a Good Friday when Marina and the Diamonds released “Froot” on iTunes. Preserving the honest depth of “Family Jewels” while playing with the candy pop flair she tested in “Electra Heart,” Welsh singer-songwriter …... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
The 9th largest anime convention in North America, Anime Matsuri, brought together over 19,000 aficionados of Japanese culture Friday through Sunday at George R. Brown Convention Center. Panels on topics like sewing and voice acting occupied most …... Read More →
Published on March 25th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
Spring in Texas is fleeting, with most wildflowers beat by the heat before school’s out for summer. If you didn’t get a chance to go out and enjoy some of the sun, sky and thriving plants, …... Read More →
Published on March 13th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
From a bag of salty chips to a tub of ice cream or a bitter cup of coffee, we like to indulge in all sorts of extremes. But it might surprise you to learn that your tongue …... Read More →
Published on March 12th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
Hangovers aren’t necessarily caused or severely affected by dehydration, the accumulation of a toxic byproduct of alcohol processing or low blood sugar. They’re actually a response similar to the inflammation of a wound after infection; alcohol “infects” …... Read More →
Published on March 10th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
Wine culture is an interesting Western phenomenon, full of coded language, dress and the classically snobby attitudes. There’s even the notion that certain glasses affect the taste of your beverage. For clumsier wine drinkers, this could …... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
Lunar New Year may warrant a national holiday in Vietnam or China, but in the United States, it is often celebrated on weekends. Lunar New Year celebrations will stretch on until mid-March; some Tet celebrations won’t begin …... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
This Valentine’s Day, maybe your significant presented you with a fantastic bouquet or a heartfelt note attached to the stem of a single flower. Preserving these flowers and the memories attached to them is easily possible through a process …... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
If you live in an on-campus dormitory, chances are you’ve seen them, sitting around and usually making an uproar while mashing away at their controllers, manipulating images you may not quickly comprehend on the television screen. …... Read More →
Published on January 8th, 2015 | by Joshua Cochran
Forming habits can seem very difficult– the ones you already have are already second-nature, and the ones you’re trying to develop take a lot of effort. Whether you are trying to reinforce study habits, healthy eating …... Read More →
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