Life & Culture

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  • Japan Festival of Houston celebrates Japanese culture

    Japan Festival of Houston celebrates Japanese culture

    The Japan Festival of Houston, hosted by the Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH), held their 32nd Annual festival this year in Hermann Park, near downtown Houston. The festival ran from Sept. 6-7, both days lasting through 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and was free admission for all. Attendees arrived as…

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  • El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana en el Houston Farmers Market 

    El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana en el Houston Farmers Market 

    El Houston Farmers Market celebro un evento familiar el sábado 13 de Septiembre en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, con una mezcla de comida, música y experiencias culturales. El evento gratuito se llevo acabo de 11 a.m a 5 p.m. y estuvo abierto al público. “Esta celebración honra…

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  • Thirteen Restaurant shuts down for now

    Thirteen Restaurant shuts down for now

    The doors at the Thirteen restaurant have been shut down… for now. The restaurant Thirteen, owned by former Houston Rockets player James Harden, is closed because of a notice of unpaid rent to its landlord.  A sign was posted on the front doors on September 1, and still remains up. Looking…

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  • Life, Unfolding

    Life is not a straight road, it bends, it stalls, it cracks. Some days feel like sprinting, others—like dragging heavy sacks. We count wins like sunlight, but losses shape us too. Both carve their lessons quietly, teaching what is real and true. Dreams may slip through fingers, and plans might…

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  • Beyonce faces hypocrisy from country fans

    Beyonce faces hypocrisy from country fans

    After Beyonce released her 8th studio album “Cowboy Carter,” she has been getting praised by fans, but vicious attacks from critics for not being “country enough”. If you ever listen to country music in the big 2025, you have heard a variety of artists in the scene. Country music has…

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  • Six cozy ways to chill out this fall semester

    Six cozy ways to chill out this fall semester

    The Fall Bucket List for this UHCL Student September 22, 2025 marks the first day of Fall and, now that we’ve successfully eased into this new Fall semester, the reality is that for some, summer break ending and returning back to due dates and study sessions doesn’t sound so comforting.…

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  • Anime Celebration, Fan Participation 
Highlight 4th Annual KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention

    Anime Celebration, Fan Participation Highlight 4th Annual KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention

    May 6, 2025 (Conroe, TX) – Conroe’s beloved celebration of Japanese pop culture, KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention, returns for its fourth year on June 7-8, 2025, at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. KimoKawaii is more than just an event – it’s a family welcoming environment for fans…

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  • Tournament Night at UHCL

    Tournament Night at UHCL

    The Board Game Association along with the Gamer Guild and Hawk Gaming clubs, hosted an event on campus called Tournament Night. Students could win prizes by competing against one another in video games or board games, the prizes ranged from a board game bundle to a Meta Quest VR Headset.…

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  • Get Involved at UHCL

    Get Involved at UHCL

    At the University of Houston Clear Lake there is always something fun happening right around the corner. The school strives to enrich the lives of its students by regularly holding events for students to engage in. The month of April is busy, so be sure to check out some of…

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