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Blog posts and columns written by Signal staff members with a general focus on college life that sometimes delves into the world of news satire.
Kingdom Hearbreak: It’s $59.99 plus tax
“Kingdom Hearts III,” the long-awaited continuation of the popular video game
series, was finally released on Jan. 29. As someone who played the first two titles in the series
and coveted the handheld games that were released to tide KH…
The importance of acknowledging Kwanzaa regardless of one’s race
As time has gone on and people have become accustomed to saying “Happy Holidays” many are still unfamiliar with some of the winter holidays besides Christmas and Hanukkah. One of these is the wonderful and joyous Kwanzaa. While many are…
Different holidays, different greetings but the same joy
The debate on whether we should say “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas” during this season has been around for decades. However, the specific holiday in a greeting does not matter. It is how we celebrate together and the intent behind the…
I’ll pass on New Year’s resolutions
Beginning a new year is just not a good enough reason to try and turn my life around. In my opinion, new year's resolutions are slightly overrated.
Is ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ a Christmas or Halloween movie?
It's December which could only mean a new wave of holiday classics will swarm television sets in hopes to make a lasting impression into a traditional holiday classic. A noticeable feature that holiday season is upon us is the unveiling of…
Tenth annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival showcases film and art in variety of forms
The 10th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival organized by the Houston Cinema Arts Society took place Nov. 8-12, showcasing a variety of different multimedia experiences for guests. The festival was absolutely incredible with an overwhelming…
Happy Hanukkah from one Hawk to the rest
Hello everyone. It’s the second day (coming up to the third night) of Hanukkah as I write this. I wonder how many of my fellow Hawks know the story of Hanukkah?
Why limit Christmas to one day when it can be all year?
Ever go shopping for Halloween decorations and find them placed near Christmas decorations? It seems that Christmas decorations are arriving in stores earlier and earlier. Recently, I went to Hobby Lobby for some craft supplies and I…
The many ways a keto diet can benefit the body
Americans have a hard time understanding how a high-fat eating plan is healthy, but in fact a large amount of healthy fats combined with few carbs benefits the brain, can cure diseases, cause weight-loss and dictate how the body produces…
COLUMN: Asexuality explained by an asexual
No, I’m not talking about the asexual reproduction you learned in Biology class. I’m talking about the sexual orientation. Asexuality in this context means to not feel sexual attraction.