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Life and Culture news in the Houston area, such as restaurant reviews, music news, the fine arts scene, and city news
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 into the sign closely, it
by Zakary Perez | September 16, 2025
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 been on the rise for
by Zakary Perez | September 2, 2025
The Everyday Finance Club helps fellow students with financial literacy
The Everyday Finance Club is a student organization founded with the purpose of helping fellow UHCL students be financially educated both now and in their future lives by offering a variety of resources on money management and financial literacy. Paying for college and the expenses that go along with it is something all students must
by Jesse Cosme | September 2, 2025
Creative Writing Club invites students to join and share their voice
The Creative Writing Club, a student-run organization, welcomes students of all majors who share a passion for writing to join their weekly meetings that they hold once a week on Thursdays from 4 – 5 p.m. in the UHCL Writing Center. Started with the goal to provide a supportive space for all UHCL students, to
by Elisabeth Zook | September 2, 2025
6 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. But perhaps the Fall season,
by Jennifer Ayala | September 2, 2025
Hundreds gather at UH Main for hearing on congressional redistricting plans
In the second-planned hearing over recently announced plans to enact a proposed mid-decade congressional redistricting, Texas lawmakers and citizens alike from across the state gathered on Saturday at the University of Houston Student Center. Of the hundreds in attendance, the overwhelming majority of those who traveled to–and gave testimony at–the hearing were there to voice
by Sergio Salazar | July 29, 2025
Sign Off – Adamari Sanchez
Before I started at UHCL, I was going through a really hard time. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew I wanted to be successful—not just as a student, but as a friend and a daughter. I felt lost and unsure of my path. Coming to UHCL changed
by Adamari Sanchez | May 6, 2025
Humanities majors face new challenges in a changed job market
In January of 1980, The UHCLidian wrote an article meant to soothe humanities majors: if they studied hard and planned ahead, jobs would await them. Student Placement Center Coordinator Carolyn Ulrickson was optimistic that humanities students might be found working in management training, writing, and research and so forth if they worked hard and applied
by Reid Mills | May 6, 2025
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 of all ages. This year’s
by Rosario Peña | May 6, 2025
A Half-Century of Change: The evolution of mental health
Over the past fifty years, how modern society views mental health has undergone a dramatic change. In the mid-20th century, mental health concerns were largely misunderstood and even outright stigmatized. Discussion about the topic was met with scorn. Seeking help was frequently seen as a sign of weakness, and those who did so were often
by Samuel Fusaro | May 2, 2025
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. The event, which ran April
by Caleb Huffman | April 18, 2025
Clear Lake Water Gate Center: Protecting water quality and managing flood risks
CLEAR LAKE- The Clear Lake Water Gate Center is a highly critical facility dedicated to maintaining water quality, controlling water levels, and managing flood risks in the Clear Lake region. This center serves as an essential home for environmental monitoring and water resource management, ensuring sustainable water usage for the local communities surrounding them. Origin
by Daniel Lazcano | April 18, 2025