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Opinion: “Night of the Living Dead” is still the scariest movie to watch during Halloween
Horror movie, Night of the Living Dead, holds up decades after release as a cult classic fit for this Halloween season.
by Jesse Cosme | October 30, 2025
Opinion: Connecting with our peers
It is easy to feel hopeless when trying to choose or actively pursue a career. This hopelessness is only made worse by the job market only growing less and less accessible over time, AI being used to scan through those job applications, and the general feeling of aimlessness that plagues Generation Z. However, despite the
by Sean Garcia | September 16, 2025
A definitive list of the top 10 chairs the Bayou Building has to offer
Ever wondered where the best place to relax at campus is? I know I have. But what is a place to relax without a comfortable seat to relax in? This is why I have created just the article for you, with our rankings of the best seats to chill in across all of UHCL’s Bayou
by Cohen Perkins | 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
UHCL’s lack of a unified LGBTQ+ presence
When trying to find a sense of community and safe spaces in a new place—such as a college campus—student organizations, clubs and community events are often the first thing a member of the LGBTQ+ community will look for. However, when it comes to UHCL, there is a notable lack of visibility and presence for gay,
by Sean Garcia | September 2, 2025
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
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