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Fire destroys Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake
A collection of images taken in the aftermath of a Monday morning fire at Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake that collapsed the building’s roof.
by Sergio Salazar, Severin Gawlik | November 13, 2025
Government shutdown reaches UHCL
The longest U.S. government shutdown in history has had widespread consequences for communities all across the country, including right here in Clear Lake.
by Cohen Perkins | November 13, 2025
Pearland foodie time!
Here are my thoughts on some of the selections offered by a few Pearland restaurants during their October Restaurant Weeks event.
by Love Bejaran | November 13, 2025
Damaged bridge near Bayou Building slated for repairs
Facilities Management approves work order to repair pedestrian bridge.
by Reid Mills | November 13, 2025
Fashion show celebrates Dia de los Muertos
The Catrina Couture Glamour y Tradicion Fashion Show, hosted by Latinas-N-Heels, was a visually stunning lead-up to Dia de los Muertos.
by Maria Ruiz | November 13, 2025
Newly rebranded campus Spirit Store opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
The store, which was moved as a part of UHCL’s Campus Construction Assistance Program, is now located by the Bayou Building’s West Entrance.
by Sergio Salazar | November 12, 2025
Early Registration Closes Today: Schedule an advising appointment while you still can
With early registration closing today, Nov. 6th, and the end of the semester getting closer every day, there’s no better time to speak with an advisor about your future classes.
by Cohen Perkins | November 6, 2025
Indian Student Association brings Diwali to campus this Friday
Also known as the “Festival of Lights”, this event is a joint venture between the Indian Student Association and Board Game Association, and will be held tomorrow, Nov. 7th from 6-10 p.m. at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
by Jesse Cosme | November 6, 2025
Student Success Center provides support during finals season
The Student Success Center offers a variety of services that students from every UHCL college could benefit from if they find themselves struggling with classes, especially considering how soon finals are.
by Mercedes Falconi | November 6, 2025
Get serious about campus safety
A few minor precautions and tweaks to your daily habits can go a long way towards making sure you stay much safer than you might have otherwise been. Here are some of them.
by Jacqueline Carter | November 6, 2025
Hear student voices on The Signal’s new podcast
Welcome to the first official episode of Talk with a Hawk! A show where we have candid conversations with UHCL students. Last week’s topic: Scary Stories – Share the encounter that keeps you up at night.
by Sean Garcia | November 6, 2025
UHCL Professor and students reflect on education abroad experience
Associate Professor Anna Klyueva led a summer education abroad trip to Harlaxton, England this past year. See what she, as well as some of the students who participated in the trip, had to say about the trip.
by Love Bejaran | October 30, 2025
MIXED SIGNALS: Discarded note and notebook depicting UHCL “Shadow Student” found outside The Signal office
Found on the edge of the entrance to the school’s basement, the note tells of a spirit that’s said to seal the fate of one student’s grades each Fall semester. The notebook gives insight into the story of their most recent victim. (This is a mock-informative news piece under the MIXED SIGNALS banner)
by Sergio Salazar | October 30, 2025
Opinion: IT security starts with a name and a badge at UHCL
The campuses lax identification policies for OIT may lead to potential risks and security breaches that could be avoided with proper regulation.
by Reid Mills | October 30, 2025
Is US Soccer ready for the World Cup?
The U.S. national soccer team has been showing promise this season, will they manage to keep up with the expectations?
by Zakary Perez | October 30, 2025
Opinion: “Night of the Living Dead” is still the scariest movie to watch during Halloween
Horror movie, Night of the Living Dead, holds up decades after release as a cult classic fit for this Halloween season.
by Jesse Cosme | October 30, 2025
Every step counts with the “Houston Heart Walk”
This noncompetitive 5k cardiac health awareness event hosted by the American Heart Association is coming back to Houston this Saturday, Oct. 25th.
by Julianna Brooks | October 22, 2025
35th Annual Chili Cook-Off draws UHCL homecoming celebrations to a close
Hear from some of the student orgs that participated, find out which team won, and see who made a surprise guest appearance.
by Jennifer Ayala | October 22, 2025
Raising awareness with Bay Area Turning Point
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, learn about a local shelter and social services organization dedicated to providing critical resources to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
by Julianna Brooks | October 22, 2025
Mercury Chamber Orchestra set to return to UHCL Bayou Theater
Students looking to attend this seasoned group’s performance of “The Four Seasons” by Antonio Vivaldi can expect a BOGO 50%-Off deal on the Bayou Theater’s website when using the code “Signal” at checkout.
by Cohen Perkins | October 22, 2025
Local artist’s work gets time in the sun at Discovery Green
Karen Navarro’s “Chroma Collective” Fall pop-up art installation at Discovery Green’s Sarofim Picnic Lawn is an engaging, interactive piece reflecting on the fluidity of cultural identity in one of the most culturally diverse cities around.
by Maria Ruiz | October 22, 2025
Hawk Leader Institute offers opportunity for growth by hosting fall retreat
The retreat, held on October 3rd, focused on leadership fundamentals and community building. See when they’re planning on hosting next semester’s Spring Leadership Conference and where you can go to learn more about the HLI.
by Jesse Cosme | October 22, 2025
Preview of the upcoming Houston Rockets’ season
The Houston Rockets placed 2nd in the NBA Western Conference last year, but were eliminated during the first round of the playoffs. Is there any chance of them performing better this season?
by Zakary Perez | October 22, 2025
Flyers advertising adult site spotted around campus
Multiple copies of an apparent recruitment flyer for an adult website has been spotted in several restrooms and bulletin boards around both the UHCL Bayou Building and SSCB. The unsanctioned flyers, which encourage viewers to join the platform and claims users can “make real money online” through their service, features a web address as well
by Sergio Salazar | October 17, 2025