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Mihaela Cheptene

Mihaela Cheptene

Mihaela Cheptene is from Republic of Moldova and is studying broadcast journalism at the University of Houston. Her goals are to finish college and find whatever the future holds for her. She wants to become a reporter because every day is different and believes that's what makes the profession so interesting. Along the way, she hopes to meet new people, learn different cultures and be able to find out more about society.
Fun fact: She speaks four languages.

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  Law that has divided universities across the state since it’s passing is set to go in effect. In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed S.B. 11, also known as the “campus carry” that allows license holders of at least 21 years of age to carry a concealed handgun on …

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METRO provides the people of Houston efficient transit services. One of the challenges for them consist on trying to connect the METROrails with B-Cycle, which creates a more effective system. Bikes are METRO’s latest answer to making transportation easier in such a crowded town like Houston. I accepted the challenge …

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More than 100 supporters mourn the lives that were lost early Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando. The vigil took place at Hermann Park where Houston LGBT community lifted their voices and prayed for the safety of all Americans. Mayor Sylvester Turner plans a candlelight vigil for Wednesday, June …

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Director, author and filmmaker Jesus Salvador Treviño will be at the University of Houston as part of the “Latino Americans” film screening on October 1. He will also appear at the 4th Annual Houston LibroFest.