Published on March 4th, 2015 | by Kelly Schafler
Three years ago as an eager, naive freshman, I would have donated an essential organ to vie at a chance to do something cool and unforgettable for Spring Break. College students are known for making it …... Read More →
Published on February 11th, 2015 | by Kelly Schafler
Vaginal penetration is considered sex by most people, but it’s not the only way of “doing it” — there is also anal sex and oral sex, but not everyone would consider those acts of losing one’s …... Read More →
Published on January 28th, 2015 | by Kelly Schafler
For those at UH who wonder what tofu, falafel and quinoa taste like, Freshii is the place to go. One of the few locations in Houston, Freshii’s opening in the Student Center is a welcome change …... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2014 | by Kelly Schafler
“My name is Katniss Everdeen. I was in the Hunger Games. I was rescued. Peeta was not.” The desperate, whispered voice of Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, emerges from a blackened theater screen. The screen …... Read More →
Published on October 24th, 2014 | by Kelly Schafler
On the partly-covered back patio, roughly 65 guests comfortably waited under overhanging trees and spherical paper lanterns for an evening of prose, poetry and music, as “Glass Mountain” held its October Reading and Open Mic on Tuesday …... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2014 | by Kelly Schafler
Cozying down for a cup of coffee, flute of wine or glass of beer at Agora off Montrose seems to be a rite of passage for Houstonians. Although Agora was voted Best Coffeehouse from 2004 to …... Read More →
Published on October 15th, 2014 | by Kelly Schafler
Annually at the end of June, Montrose becomes the site for Houston’s LGBT Pride Festival and Parade. The streets become overrun with musicians and celebrations consisting of many different people, some of whom dress in drag …... Read More →
Published on October 12th, 2014 | by Kelly Schafler, Valli Challa
The majority of college students are required by their major to take some form of language class. While some students may moan and groan their way through a required course, knowing a second language — or …... Read More →
Published on October 7th, 2014 | by Faith Alford, Kelly Schafler
Currently, the United States is in a state of panic surrounding the Ebola virus. Although Ebola is a very serious virus, and West Africa is currently experiencing the largest epidemic to date, Ebola has only been …... Read More →
Published on October 1st, 2014 | by Kelly Schafler
Amid the tailgating festivities prior to UH’s Sept. 20 game against the University of Nevada Las Vegas, some individuals were surprised when a Confederate battle flag appeared among the proud sea of Cougar red. Briefly located …... Read More →