Photo Courtesy from 20th Centuary Fox Everyone encounters struggles and adversities in life. How do we overcome them? How do we carry on in the face of overwhelming odds? In Ridley Scott’s scenic and breathtaking movie, The Martian, Mark Watney, by his unyielding desire to live and his systematic […]
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A Tale of Two Parties
The Grand Old Party is in disarray. There is tremendous competition for the party nomination. Currently, 14 people are fighting for one spot on the ticket. This has led to confusion, infighting, and a lack of leadership. The media's focus on the circus the Republican presidential nomination race has turned […]
The Impractically Determined Right Winger
In the wake of the current frenzy following Planned Parenthood, I can’t help but reflect and really ask myself, “what’s exactly trying to be taken down and why?” For the most part, Planned Parenthood is a health care provider, a means to female and male sexual health education and an […]
Open Carry Legislation Open to Discussion
An armed gunman shot and killed nine people and wounded nine others. Even more recently, shootings occurred at Texas Southern University in Houston and Northern Arizona University on Oct. 9, only a week after the Oregon shooting. The nation is shocked to hear of more shootings on college campuses. In […]
HOUSTON POLICE ARREST TWO ARMED SUSPECTS ON UST CAMPUS
The UST Emergency Alert System notified students, faculty and staff on Oct. 22 at 12:07 p.m. that two potentially armed men had crashed a stolen vehicle into a parked car on Yoakum Blvd. around 11:20 a.m. The alert stated, “possibly two armed suspects near campus. Two Hispanic males seen running […]
Disclosure to Drake: ACL in Review
Photo Courtesy from Christina Simon Water bottles and hand-held fans were an absolute must, getting lost from your friends was bound to happen and walking until your legs were sore was a promise. Austin City Limits, the second largest festival in the city of Austin, was hot and sweaty, […]
How the Bee Population Effects the Human Population
Photo Courtesy / Danny Perez The bee population in the United States declined by 60 percent in 2012. If this decline continues, it could have disastrous implications. Bees perfectly exemplify the fact that nature helps us to thrive. However, due to an unknown disease, called Colony Collapse Disorder, the use […]
March Against Eating Disorders
Photo Courtesy / Flickr / Courtney Emery Mothers, sisters and friends of eating disorder victims are lobbying for Anna’s Law in the March Against Eating Disorders on October 27th. The law already has bipartisan support, and it advocates for training, treatment and truth in advertisement. The Eating Disorder Coalition brings […]
March Against Eating Disorders
Photo Courtesy / Flickr / Courtney Emery Mothers, sisters and friends of eating disorder victims are lobbying for Anna’s Law in the March Against Eating Disorders on October 27th. The law already has bipartisan support, and it advocates for training, treatment and truth in advertisement. The Eating Disorder Coalition brings […]
Using Fall Foods in Your Kitchen
Photo Courtesy / Darya Pino Here is the very exciting list of some common fruits and vegetables that are in season currently and during the upcoming months: Pears Acorn Squash Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Butternut Squash Cauliflower Apples Mushrooms Pumpkin Sweet Potatoes Pomegranate Swiss Chard Grapes Figs Leeks Lettuce Okra Shallots […]