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Harris County District Attorney visits UHD to speak with students
Diana Ambrosio, B.S., Assistant Editor • October 2, 2025

On Sept. 23, Harris County District Attorney, Sean Teare, came down to UHD to have a conversation with its students. Along with Teare was his First Assistant...

Hidden perks at W.I. Dykes Library, from streaming services to study help
Hidden perks at W.I. Dykes Library, from streaming services to study help
Gael Anchondo, Reporter • October 2, 2025

The W.I. Dykes Library is in UHD's One Main Building with its collection found through the entirety of the fifth floor. The north section of the fourth...

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UHD’s 14th annual horror film under the waning crescent moon
Joy Dorai, Editor • October 2, 2025

The University of Houston-Downtown carries its own traditions in the spirit of festive holidays, such as Halloween, where students can congregate on UHD's...

Internships and Latinfest show culture’s role at UHD
Internships and Latinfest show culture’s role at UHD
Joy Dorai, Editor • September 17, 2025

The fall season coincides with the crux of its historical context, when Latin American countries declared independence from oppressive colonial forces....

From henna to Bollywood beats: Diwali comes to Houston
From henna to Bollywood beats: Diwali comes to Houston
Joy Dorai, Editor • October 2, 2025

India’s culture illuminates the city this October through their “festival of lights,” symbolizing good overcoming evil. Houston is known for its...

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New Texas legislation replaces STAAR test with three shorter exams starting in the 2027-28 school year
Moira Estrada, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 8 into law on Sept. 17, officially replacing the STAAR test with a “through-year” testing model aimed at reducing...

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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University
Ramon Rodriguez, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Charlie Kirk, the co-creator of Turning Point USA and a debater, was fatally shot during one of his events at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025....

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo decides not to run for re-election
Nvabury Kenneh, Reporter • October 2, 2025

On Monday, Sept. 14, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced in an ABC13 interview that she would not be running for re-election. This decision stems...

Las Perras Café celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with coffee, culture, community
Las Perras Café celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with coffee, culture, community
Moira Estrada, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Las Perras Café in Houston’s historic Second Ward is not just a coffee shop,...

From henna to Bollywood beats: Diwali comes to Houston
From henna to Bollywood beats: Diwali comes to Houston
Joy Dorai, Editor • October 2, 2025

India’s culture illuminates the city this October through their “festival...

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A haunting return: Silent Hill revived in 1960s Japan
A haunting return: Silent Hill revived in 1960s Japan
Anisah Stevenson, Reporter • October 2, 2025

Silent Hill F was released Sept. 25, 2025. It marks a revival of the iconic...

Astros maintain American League West lead despite challenges
Astros maintain American League West lead despite challenges
Diego Perez, Reporter • September 17, 2025

After the loss against the Detroit Tigers in the American League Wildcard round,...

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UHD’s 14th annual horror film under the waning crescent moon
Joy Dorai, Editor • October 2, 2025

The University of Houston-Downtown carries its own traditions in the spirit of festive holidays, such as Halloween, where students can congregate on UHD's North Deck to experience the thrill of a horror film.   The event will take place on Oct. 16...

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Smelling the past: rethinking research through Constance Classen’s Aroma
Joy Dorai, Editor • October 2, 2025

What does the past smell like?  Our imaginations run rampant toward a sauna-like atmosphere of the Greek baths, ribbons of incense burning for Roman rituals, and pungent urine along Parisian streets. The book “Aroma: The cultural history of smell”,...

Lilo & Stitch: evaluating the live-action remake’s tribute to its animated roots
Lilo & Stitch: evaluating the live-action remake’s tribute to its animated roots
Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer • September 17, 2025

Twenty-three years after both my daughters had me falling in love with a blue alien and a spirited Hawaiian girl, I settled in to watch Disney's 2025 live-action "Lilo & Stitch" with cautious optimism.   Having rewatched the 2002 animated original...

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