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A sign of the times?
“At this particular moment in history, despair is not an option. Giving up is not acceptable. None of us have the privilege of hiding under the covers, as much as much as we might want to it.” – Senator Bernie Sanders
by Joshua Lister | March 7, 2025
Voces de Inspiración: Entrevistas con Profesoras Latinas
Bienvenidos a Nuestra Voz, donde nos sumergimos en la celebración del Mes de la Historia de la Mujer. Marzo ha llegado, trayendo consigo la oportunidad de honrar y reflexionar sobre las contribuciones de las mujeres que han dado forma a nuestro mundo. En Nuestra Voz, creemos en la importancia de reconocer estos logros no solo
by Adamari Sanchez, Norjelly Herrera | March 5, 2025
Eating out?
HOUSTON- While there are many easy snack options available at the Patio Café, it’s no secret that more options are needed. There are many fantastic restaurants surrounding UHCL that offer good meals you can grab before or after class. Whether this is your first semester or you’re a seasoned scholar, students at the University of
by Reid Mills, Samuel Fusaro | February 28, 2025
Campus Resources Recap
University of Houston – Clear Lake offers various free resources, including writing support, tutoring, counseling, and career services, to enhance student success and well-being during their academic journey.
by Gabriel Ismail | February 28, 2025
UHCL professor has a crucial lesson to improve higher education
The incorporation of different media into teaching such as songs, videos, literature, and historical documents. The access to different media for one topic helps students engage with the emotional and intellectual aspects of social justice issues as it evolved over time via a specific medium. It is crucial for educators to foster a learning environment where truth-filled history can promote a multicultural education by allowing students to understand the emotional gravity of issues using tolerance, compassion, and an open mind.
by Kristiana Banos, Norjelly Herrera | February 12, 2025
Coming to terms with social anxiety & a potential solution from history
The established theoretical explanation for social anxiety is via the social construction of reality which occurs via humans sharing information and interacting with each other to create a common sense of reality—real or imagined.
by Deb Menconi Clark | February 12, 2025
Esta es Nuestra Voz
The Signal, el periódico estudiantil de la Universidad de Houston-Clear Lake, reaparece en 2025 como una voz crucial para la comunidad hispana, abordando temas de justicia social y derechos civiles en un contexto de políticas migratorias desafiantes. Con un enfoque en empoderar a los estudiantes mediante herramientas como la Tarjeta Roja de Conoce tus Derechos, el periódico busca informar, defender y fortalecer la cohesión de una población estudiantil.
by Adamari Sanchez, Norjelly Herrera | February 9, 2025
Get to know campus resources
There are many services on campus to help students, staff, and faculty. Here is a quick look at some of them. Whether you’re new to campus and nervous in a new environment or worried about your future as you approach graduation, the Counseling and Mental Health Center are here to help you with your emotional
by Gabriel Ismail | February 9, 2025
Intramural sports begin for the Spring 2025 season
With the start of the 2025 spring semester comes another season of Campus Recreation and Wellness’ annual intramural sports league featuring a variety of organized group play that all students are encouraged to participate in with activities such as table tennis, badminton, pickleball and cricket. “We just want any and everybody to come out
by Daniel Lazcano | February 5, 2025
A checklist for your final semester
Preparing for UHCL’s Spring 2025 Graduation Dear upcoming graduates, Congratulations on reaching your last semester of college! As you prepare for graduation, staying organized and tackling a few key tasks is essential to ensure everything goes smoothly. Think of this as your friendly heads-up: The final semester is equal parts excitement and responsibility, and staying
by Adamari Sanchez | January 30, 2025