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INFOGRAPHIC: A flash history of Mardi Gras
Although Mardi Gras is associated with having a good time, from the beginning, it has had deep ties to religious traditions. Before "letting the good times roll" (Laissez les bons temps rouler), learn more about this colorful celebration.
INFOGRAPHIC: Badass female characters in film
It seems as if Hollywood has been fixated on creating memorable male characters. That is not to say that there have not been some awesome fierce women in film. There are different definitions as to what makes a person “badass,” but here are…
INFOGRAPHIC: 10 tips to ace finals week
As finals week approaches, students are often challenged to recollect a semester’s worth of wisdom in order to successfully complete their last exams, essays and major projects. While these assignments may seem daunting, the right…
INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC: Learn about some of the biggest holiday haters
Ninety percent of Americans celebrate Christmas. While many revel in the warm and fuzzy holiday cheer, the greatest Christmas villains of all-time lurk in the dark corners and threaten the merry holidays time and time again.
INFOGRAPHIC: Incarcerated Texans find path to success through education
Since the university's founding in 1974, UHCL has offered classes at Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities. Over 600 students have graduated through the TDCJ program. Programs like these help decrease the likelihood of…
INFOGRAPHIC: Famous cryptids and their common misidentifications
Thousands of species are discovered every year on earth and there are bound to be a few that will be unlike anything we have ever seen before. Cryptids are animals whose existence is unsubstantiated. They are nothing but myths and tall…
INFOGRAPHIC: Popular Halloween candy in America through the decades
Trick-or-treating is a Halloween tradition that dates back to the 1930s. However, the American candy industry has been producing sweet treats since the 1800s. Check out this infographic to discover the most popular Halloween candies over…
INFOGRAPHIC: Fast facts for Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. In addition to their diverse traditions and history, Native Americans have contributed many aspects of modern American culture.
INFOGRAPHIC: Cinematic aliens and the connection to real world issues
The Sept. 20 raid on Area 51 has come and gone. While the public may not have gotten explanations about possible extraterrestrials or U.F.Os being housed there, here are some famous cinematic aliens that, if they do exist, be better left…
INFOGRAPHIC: A glance at e-cig usage
An e-cigarette or an electronic cigarette is a handheld battery-powered device that provides the simulation of smoking. The usage of an e-cigarette is also known as vaping. Other names for e-cigarettes are “e-cigs,” “vapes,” “e-hookas,”…