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Davis during her book signing of "Freedom is a Constant Struggle" in the Mural Area.
ANGELA DAVIS: The City of Houston proclaims April 3 as Angela Davis Day after Davis lecture with CSIT over leadership during difficult times
Anastasia Olloque, Reporter • April 18, 2025

UHD's Center for Social Inquiry & Transformation welcomed scholar, author and activist Angela Davis as their inaugural lecturer on April 3. Wrapping...

Associate Professor Vida Robertson holding Angela Davis's book "Freedom is a Constant Struggle."
ANGELA DAVIS: Students, faculty, staff attend reading group on ‘Freedom is a Constant Struggle’ ahead of Angela Davis visit
Alex Mendoza, Reporter, Photographer • April 18, 2025

The Center for Social Inquiry & Transformation and the Feminist Literature Club hosted a reading group on March 31 for Angela Davis' book, "Freedom...

Illustration Credit: Zach Ruiz
‘Later Gators:’ Working with your academic advisor to navigate college transfer credits
Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer • April 17, 2025

As enrollment begins for summer and fall 2025, adult students may be spending long periods in front of their computer, trying to match up transferred credits,...

Illustration Credit: Zach Ruiz
Issue 4 is out now!
March 28, 2025

   

YMCA facilities throughout Houston faced termination of up to 30 percent of their staff.
Houston YMCA discontinues vital services as staff layoffs mount
Brandy Rocha, Reporter • April 18, 2025

The YMCA of Greater Houston announced that 30 percent of its workers will be terminated immediately as of Thursday morning, March 27. Those who have been...

Courtesy: Graeme Sloan of Associated Press
Trump’s executive order to dismantle Department of Education sparks legal and political showdown
Moira Estrada, Reporter • April 17, 2025

President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education has triggered swift legal backlash from multiple advocacy groups...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu breaks ceasefire with Hamas on March 18 by launching an airstrike onto Gaza. Courtesy: Jehad Alshrafi of Associated Press.
Israel breaks ceasefire with airstrike to Gaza
Brandy Rocha, Reporter • March 28, 2025

On March 18, the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel ended as Israel broke the agreement by attacking with an airstrike to Gaza, killing hundreds of civilians....

Illustration credit: Jackie Juarez
Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo celebrates Texas heritage, agriculture
Moira Estrada, Reporter • March 6, 2025

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is back in town, continuing a celebration of Texas culture, tradition, and community spirit. Since its inception in...

Courtesy: Human Focus
How to store hot and cold food, prevent cross-contamination
Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer • April 9, 2025

Proper food storage is equally critical in preventing foodborne illnesses, with...

You are what you eat
You are what you eat
Taj McNamara, Reporter, Videographer • March 28, 2025

College campuses offer diverse food options that balance convenience, nutrition,...

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Courtesy: MLB
Astros win opening weekend series against Mets
Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter • April 18, 2025

The Houston Astros wasted no time setting the tone for the season, taking two...

Highly-anticipated game, "Monster Hunter Wilds" receives mixed reviews due to rendering issues and an overcomplicated gameplay. Courtesy: Steam
‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ receives mixed reviews from long-time players
Madison Chagaris, Reporter • March 28, 2025

The long-awaited "Monster Hunter Wilds" release fell short of the expectations...

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Reagan reading the newest Hunger Games book written by Suzanne Collins.
New addition to the ‘Hunger Games’ series ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ gives a deeper dive to the characters, setting
Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter • April 18, 2025

A gripping and beautifully written novel that pulls you into its complex world from the very first page, “Sunrise on the Reaping” is set in the familiar world of Panem, taking readers deeper into the lives of characters we thought we knew, offering...

‘Snow White’ live-action adaptation follows the original story plot with an empowering take
‘Snow White’ live-action adaptation follows the original story plot with an empowering take
Emily Torres, Reporter • April 18, 2025

“Snow White” live action was released on March 21 directed by Marc Webb. The adaptation follows the original movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” released in 1937. The live adaptation follows the story of Snow White (Rachel Zeigler), who...

"The Penguin Lessons" is more a political commentary and less about penguins
“The Penguin Lessons” is more a political commentary and less about penguins
Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter • April 18, 2025

“The Penguin Lessons” is a new movie based on Tom Michell's autobiography of the same name. It follows Michell, a young man who leaves England to teach English in Argentina in the 70s. While visiting Uruguay, he finds and saves a penguin trapped...

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