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Houston we have a Jumpman
Make Houston Like Mike It’s official, it’s the University of Houston’s Jordan year! We’ve seen seen Michigan, Oregon, and Georgetown’s limited edition Jordan’s and now, Houston is getting their own! They will be the first Jordan school in Texas and we all know that’s kind of a big deal. There …

Pre Game Commentary: Houston Cougars vs Memphis Tigers
Join Odalis Garcia, Andre Brooks & Francisco Casillas as they talk about the Houston Cougars and their current achievements.

Pre Game Commentary: Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats
Pre Game commentary for the upcoming game between the Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats, and what key factors to watch.

College success tips for little brother
The summer after high school graduation I thought college success was inevitable. I was 18, arrogantly confident and the first in my family to attend a university. It ended up taking 10 years to get my bachelor’s degree. Life punched me in the gut and left me gasping for air. …

Contested Transformation: The Bottom-Up Politics of Latino and Other Elected Officials of Color
By Christine Sierra The search for leaders in our political system usually starts at the top – identifying top officials in government, business, the military, nonprofit/advocacy organizations, or other major social and cultural institutions. The search for Latino leadership in American politics usually follows a similar approach. Those who …

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Free Press Summer Festival 2017
Yep Leading up to Free Press Summer Festival, I was so excited to cover my first music fest in Houston. I’ve covered similar events before in Houston, but never an all-exclusive music one. There were various activities to keep the fans busy throughout the whole event with back-to-back shows for the 12 …

Why I March: Moments of discovery, inspiration in immeasurable doses
Esmeralda Ramirez-Peña is an organizer and volunteer for March for Science Houston. As I complete my doctorate degree and prepare for the March for Science Houston, I reflect on my scientific journey and on the moments that have shaped me into a scientist. I discovered that becoming a scientist …

The Grimm Manifesto
Let’s cut right to the chase, shall we? I am biased. I have biases. I think you’ve all approached this section of my news organization fully understanding I have my own opinions on certain issues currently going on in the world and I’m sure it’s quite clear by now I …

Latinos Invisible Again at the Oscars This Year
Latinos were once again almost invisible in this year’s Academy Awards. Are Latinos are being offered the right opportunities or vehicles in Hollywood?

10 Facts every Beyhive should know
Everyone claims to be apart of the Beyhive, but not many followers of Queen Bey may know these facts. The first group Queen Bey participated in was called Girl Tyme at the age of 12. Kelly Rowland is Beyoncé’s cousin. They were in Destiny’s Child together. Her first post Destiny’s Child …