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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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The role of artificial intelligence in higher education

Anastasia Olloque, Reporter September 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence is moving into higher education, and some UHD professors are testing how it can be used as a learning tool instead of a shortcut. The main concern...

Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mexicana performs at Discovery Green.

Ballet Folklórico flourishes across Houston

Angelita Villalon, Reporter September 4, 2025

Ballet Folklorico Herencia Mexicana de Houston, founded in 2017 by Angelita Martinez and Jose Villalon, has grown from six members to more than 30 and now performs across the city. What started as a small...

Japan Festival Houston celebrates legacy of founder Glen Gondo, marks 35 years of cultural ties

Japan Festival Houston celebrates legacy of founder Glen Gondo, marks 35 years of cultural ties

Moira Estrada, Reporter September 4, 2025

Houston’s beloved Japan Festival is back the weekend of September 6-7, with this year’s event honoring both a major diplomatic milestone and the legacy of its late founder, Glen Yoshiaki Gondo. In...

Illustration credit: Jackie Juarez

Houston should embrace their borderlands history

Peter Soland, Contributor May 1, 2025

Houstonians are rightfully proud of their multicultural history. The city is one of this country’s great cosmopolitan metropolises. Its global dimensions can overshadow its special, even crucial, place...

Colossal used ancient DNA to breed white dire wolves, sparking popularity among "Game of Thrones" fans. Courtesy: John Davidson of Colossal Biosciences.

Dallas biotechnology company clones endangered red wolf, raising hopes and questions for conservation

Moira Estrada, Reporter April 30, 2025

Dallas-based biotechnology startup, Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences, announced in early April that it has successfully cloned four red wolf pups. These pups were born using a novel cloning technique...

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