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Issue 8 is out now!
April 26, 2026

An unconventional Path to UHD
An unconventional Path to UHD
Jessie Casteel • April 25, 2026

I did not come to work at UHD by any sort of clear or predictable path. It was really more of a Goldilocks story, trying one thing after another to find...

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An interview with Dr. Pavelich: death, ethics, philosophy
Joy Dorai, Editor • April 25, 2026

As the semester ends, Dr. Andrew Pavelich, professor of philosophy here at the University of Houston-Downtown, reflects on the cycles of teaching, discussing...

From the borderlands to the classroom
From the borderlands to the classroom
Dr. Anthony Ramirez • April 25, 2026

Hola Gators! My name is Dr. Anthony Ramirez. I’m an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and the Assistant Director of the Center for Latino...

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Cheap fun – free Houston sights for broke students
Kendia Taylor, Writer • April 25, 2026

The Miller Outdoor Theatre is a theater for performing arts, and free performances take place from March all the way to October. They show different forms...

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Justice and memory in color and concrete
Briauna LeDé, Reporter • March 29, 2026

Gazing across downtown Houston from a seat on the 10th floor of the Academic Building, you take in the city bathed in the glow of the setting sun. Glass...

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Houston rodeo tightens dress code after carnival fights prompt safety concerns
Mary Robles, Reporter • March 28, 2026

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo updates its rules after a chaotic night on March 14 when several fights broke out in the carnival area and forced the...

Houston Rodeo welcomes local artist Forrest Frank
Houston Rodeo welcomes local artist Forrest Frank
Kendia Taylor, Writer • March 15, 2026

Forrest Frank, a Houston-area native, returned home to perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 8. He drew a crowd of 70,707 people, filling...

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The cultural significance of Friday the 13th tattoos
Gael Anchondo, Writer • March 15, 2026

In 2026, three different Fridays will fall on the 13th of a month. In the United...

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Matcha lattes are all the rage, but how healthy are they? 
Kankana Kayal, Section Editor • January 17, 2026

Once limited to traditional tea ceremonies, the popularity of matcha has surged in...

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Houston’s diversity unites for Astro
Vincent Belloso , Writer • April 11, 2026

As I approached Union Station just outside of Daikin Park, what could only be...

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Inside UHD esports: Richard Rodriguez and the program he helped raise
Mary Robles, Illustrator • April 11, 2026

When Richard Rodriguez talks about esports, he isn’t just talking about video...

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Remixing the future
Ximena Gonzalez, Section Editor • April 26, 2026

There is no better time than the present to ignite the conversation on what is defining the creative landscape of 2026. As artists, designers, and musicians respond to a world shaped by rapid innovation and shifting social priorities, a combination of...

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Jafaar Jackson’s acting debut
Kendia Taylor, Reporter • April 25, 2026

Jaafar Jackson had never acted before when he was approached to take on the role in his Michael Jackson biopic, Michael (2026). He didn’t ask for the role; instead, he sent a voice note to Graham King, the film's producer, in which he spoke as Michael...

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“Return To Silent Hill”: A Film Review
Mary Robles, Writer • March 15, 2026

Released in January of 2026, “Return to Silent Hill” revives the long-running psychological horror franchise with a new adaptive scene that corresponds to the game’s environment from Silent Hill 2. The movie leans into an atmosphere that closely...

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