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Issue 3 out now!

October 2, 2025

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, but also a vibrant cultural hub where everyone is welcomed and recognized over a cup of coffee. From the moment guests step...

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 vast Indian community that will be brought together...

UHD students’ go-to affordable recipes

Alexa Reagan, Section Editor, Reporter October 2, 2025

Finding affordable, easy meals is a challenge many college students face. Whether living in dorms or commuting, students often need quick, budget-friendly options to get through busy days.  A few UHD...

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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...

ISSUE 2 OUT NOW!

ISSUE 2 OUT NOW!

September 17, 2025

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, the Houston Astros were hoping for a bounce-back season. Their year has been plagued with a multitude of injuries like losing...

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Visually impaired children get free high-tech vision aids in University of Houston program

Moria Estrada, Reporter September 17, 2025

On Aug. 29 at a clinic at University of Houston's College of Optometry, 30 children with severe visual impairments received free high-tech vision aids. These aids are designed to help visually impaired...

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. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15...

“Mafia” returns to its roots

“Mafia” returns to its roots

Ramon Rodriguez, Reporter September 17, 2025

The video games series known as “Mafia” has made its return to the gaming scene, marking its 23rd anniversary with a release that has brought the game series to its very beginning. Set in the early...

Issue 1 Out Now!

Issue 1 Out Now!

September 5, 2025

The owner, Andy Adams, pictured at the bar and in front of wine selection available at Caffvino.

New Heights coffee shop offers locally sourced goods, fresh take on coffee shop culture

Alex Mendoza, Reporter September 4, 2025

Andy Adams decided the best way to honor his ancestors in the Heights was to open a place that resembled his childhood living room. Adams aims for Caffvino to be a space where people can congregate, have...

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