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 ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film adaptation appeals to fans of retro technology and horror  

James Jurewicz, Contributor December 5, 2023

Family entertainment restaurants from the ‘80s and ‘90s were popular destinations for a birthday or to share a pie with the family and play some games. The pizza was subpar, but the real draw was the...

UHD Esports: Fostering Success, Building Community, and Shaping Futures

UHD Esports: Fostering Success, Building Community, and Shaping Futures

Edward Saenz, Contributor November 28, 2023

UHD’s Esports program celebrated its five year anniversary on Nov. 20. The program stands as a testament to the incredible synergy between dedicated staff, passionate students, and the unwavering...

Interconnected Perspectives: Keli Mashburn’s ‘Invisible World’ on display at O’Kane Gallery through Dec. 14

Interconnected Perspectives: Keli Mashburn’s ‘Invisible World’ on display at O’Kane Gallery through Dec. 14

Diana Ambrosio, Business Manager November 22, 2023

On Oct. 26, the O’Kane Gallery debuted “Dispatches from the Invisible World” by Keli Mashburn. Mashburn gave a talk about her artwork, and two new experimental short films are on display in the gallery...

UHD alumna Taylor Enochs is a 21-year-old author who published her first poetry memoir "i shouldn't say this, but..." Courtesy: Taylor Enochs

UHD alumna Taylor Enochs publishes her 1st poetry memoir

Indira Zaldivar, Contributor November 21, 2023

UHD alumna and newly published author Taylor Enochs pours her heart out in her debut poetry memoir “i shouldn’t say this, but....” Enochs, is a proud UHD alumna, who graduated in May 2022...

Self-made music star Jordan Houston shares empowering life story in new ‘Chronicles of the Juice Man’ memoir

Self-made music star Jordan Houston shares empowering life story in new ‘Chronicles of the Juice Man’ memoir

James Jurewicz, Contributor November 14, 2023

Jordan Houston aka “Juicy J” is a producer, songwriter and rapper who was part of the mercurial rap group Three 6 Mafia. The group gained recognition in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, scoring a 2006...

Comic Craig Ferguson rouses Houston Improv

Comic Craig Ferguson rouses Houston Improv

James Jurewicz, Contributor November 9, 2023

Craig Ferguson visited the Houston Improv; the comic is currently traveling the U.S. with his show called “The Fancy Rascal Tour.” The Scottish-born actor started performing stand-up comedy in the...

Illustration Credit: Karla Carrillo

‘Saw X’ humanizes mastermind John Kramer with character-driven plot that fans of franchise will enjoy

Iker Pelcastre, Contributor October 30, 2023

The gruesome world of Saw returns in its tenth installment to the silver screen Sept. 29. Kevin Greutert, who directed the disliked “Saw 3D” and “Saw IV”, returns to direct “Saw X” with...

Illustration Credit: Giselle Oviedo

Give Kameo mode a fighting chance in Mortal Kombat 1

James Jurewicz, Contributor October 27, 2023

After a five-year hiatus the Mortal Kombat video game franchise is back with Mortal Kombat 1. This is not a re-release of the first game but a total reboot of the series. “We are victims of Tarkat,...

From left: Leslie Castillo, Anthony Ramirez, Sonia Sanchez, Beatriz Hernandez, Salwa Yordi, Francis Alaniz, Camila DeJesus, Albert DeJesus, Veronica Costilla, Stefhanie Lazo, and Indira Zaldivar commemorate Latinitas visit in the Welcome Center on Oct. 3.

Center for Latino Studies links students with Latinitas magazine internships

Sonia Sanchez, Contributor October 19, 2023

Latinitas visited UHD on Oct. 3 as part of their ongoing collaboration to provide UHD students with internship opportunities and support their shared goals of empowering communities. “My introduction...

Courtesy: Marceline Solis and Jackie Juarez

Don’t kill them: Dreaded cockroaches are beneficial to the stability of our environment

Ryan Price, Contributor October 4, 2023

Cockroaches, despite their poor reputation, are instrumental to Earth’s ecosystem and play an important role in keeping the planet clean. There is hardly a more despised animal on the planet than...

A poster on the front door of the Center for Diversity & Inclusion informs on the center's online availability in fall 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic's campus closure to students.

Center for Diversity & Inclusion closes after 10 years

Edward Saenz, Contributor September 21, 2023

As of the start of the fall 2023 semester, UHD has closed the Center for Diversity and Inclusion during the center’s 10th year of existence. The closure was done in response to the passing of Texas...

Local writers mingling at Writespace’s grand opening event. Courtesy: Writespace

Writespace celebrates new studio opening for local writers

Betty Cruz, Contributor September 20, 2023

Writespace has a new space, and it marks the dawn of a new chapter for this creative nonprofit that gives aspiring authors and poets a free place to hone their skills and become part of the local writing...

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