Category: Life & Culture

Weekend of Action: Houstonians demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Organizers encouraged those gathered to remain engaged and continue to pressure officials after Lorenzo Salgado’s death.

by Alli Cruz | July 22, 2026

Rooted In History: The volunteers preserving League City’s oak trees

A volunteer-led effort to preserve that legacy encourages residents to help document and celebrate the community’s most significant trees through the Oak Tree Registry.

by Julianna Brooks | July 22, 2026

Pride In Action: Houston’s LGBTQ+ community builds support beyond celebration

Resources for anyone struggling this Pride Month.

by Julianna Brooks | June 10, 2026

Celebrating Juneteenth: Liberty and justice for all

A brief history of the newest federal holiday.

by Alli Cruz | June 10, 2026

Hawk on the Loose in State Park! My visit to Dinosaur Valley

My adventure to a historic Texas state park.

by Alli Cruz | June 10, 2026

The Show Must Go On: Carnival Night makes its return

Carnival Night will be back!

by Alli Cruz | May 12, 2026

From Stress to Sparkle: Sigma Tau Delta helped Hawks reset ahead of Finals

UHCL Students were given a creative break from pre-finals stress thanks to a “Book Bedazzling” event hosted by Sigma Tau Delta on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SSCB Lobby. It was designed to help students unwind ahead of finals week through hands-on creativity. “We thought that it would be a relaxing

by Patch Gurrola | May 12, 2026

Film Production students show storytelling alive and well at UHCL

After 24 hours spent on the road, a 22 year-old Graphic Design Major from Channelview, Texas took the stage at the Brightside Film Fest in Jersey City, New Jersey, to talk about a short film he made that had been nominated for an award. It was late, the temperature outside was in the 30s, and

by Sergio Salazar | May 7, 2026

PinkPantheress returns for an evening with Houston

“An Evening with PinkPantheress” is an improvement on the artist’s previous shows in every way.

by Julianna Brooks | April 28, 2026

Pay It Forward: Tabling event benefitting nonprofit to take place in SSCB next week

The nonprofit youth mentoring organization Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Gulf Coast is collaborating with a group of UHCL students operating under the name “Bridge Builders” to host a promotional fundraising event on April 28, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the SSCB. Held on National Pay It Forward Day, the event will encourage students

by Cohen Perkins | April 21, 2026

UHCL Hawks Run Club builds community, earns high honors in 2026

What started as a small group of student runners has quickly grown into one of the most active and celebrated organizations on campus. The UHCL Running Hawks Run Club, which meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., has become a hub for fitness, connection, and student leadership. Since its founding last year, the club has seen

by Daniel Lazcano | April 21, 2026

Shedding light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to education, prevention, and working to support survivors. Work that organizations like Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) continue year-round across the Harris County area. Building on its mission to provide advocacy and resources for those affected by domestic and sexual violence, BATP is also working to

by Julianna Brooks | April 21, 2026