Category: Life & Culture - Page 6

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

Psychological Services Clinic offering free mental health screenings this Friday

In honor of the WHO designated World Mental Health day, the event will take place in Arbor Building South from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

by Sergio Salazar | October 8, 2025

Sustainable Stories Film Fest returns to UHCL

The Sustainable Stories Art Exhibit and Film Fest is returning for its 5th consecutive year, with a focus on indigenous sustainability this time around.

by Jesse Cosme | October 8, 2025

Fleet Week coming to Houston for Navy’s 250th birthday

Learn more about this historic naval event coming to the Bayou City this November.

by Reid Mills | October 8, 2025

4th Annual Scare on the Square brings the spooky season to Pearland campus

The event will take place in UHCL at Pearland’s outdoor courtyard on Oct. 11.

by Jennifer Ayala | October 1, 2025

K-pop takes over UHCL as Bayou Theater hosts girl group VIVIZ

Hear from fans and learn how the group came to perform at UHCL.

by Lisa Alvarado, Sergio Salazar | October 1, 2025

Dining for a cause with “Pearland Restaurant Weeks”

The event runs from Oct. 1-31 at participating Pearland restaurants. Proceeds help fund the Pearland Neighborhood Center, which provides financial and food support to the community.

by Julianna Brooks | September 30, 2025

The battle for the MLB playoffs

The Houston Astros were tied for first and now have to fight for a spot in the playoffs After a recent sweep against in-state rival the Texas Rangers, the Houston Astros faced the Seattle Mariners over the past weekend at Daikin Park in a three-game series that ended disastrously for Space City. Going into the

by Zakary Perez | September 23, 2025

Alumni Plaza water fountain flows once again

The UHCL Alumni Plaza fountain is once again flowing after being out of operation for about a month due to a broken mechanism that regulates its water level, university officials said. “The university ordered the necessary replacement parts earlier this month,” said Associate Vice President of Facilities Douglas Wells when asked earlier last week. In

by Reid Mills | September 23, 2025

“Squid Games” meets UHCL

In a campus field day-type event based on the popular show “Squid Game,” the UHCL Board Game Association (BGA) invited all students to come together and take part in our school’s very own “Hawk Games.” “More Squid Games,” said Aya Almanfi, one of the participants, “I’m here for the Squid Games!” Some students also attended

by Jennifer Ayala, Julianna Brooks, Cohen Perkins | September 23, 2025

Houston Latino Film Festival showcases Latin American films in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

The Houston Latino Film Festival held a screening of Latin short films under the title of VISTAS on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The showcase was presented at the Star Cinema Grill in City Centre. An Instagram post from the Houston Latino Film Festival stated that VISTAS spotlighted

by Maria Ruiz | September 23, 2025

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 early as 30 minutes before,

by Aiko Hulslander | September 16, 2025