Beyond the Byline

As speed picks up and the plane lifts off the ground, I’m steadily trying not to freak out. For the first time ever, I am not only seated on a plane but also on a trip out of Texas.

With the start of every new semester comes late-night studying, early morning coffee runs and the occasional midday nap. Whether you are a returning or new student, the challenges of staying on top of the workload and balancing life outside…

For the longest time, I battled internally with who I thought I was and who I was expected to be by family, friends and society. Although it was only about a decade ago, times were different.

As professional and on top of things as we strive to be, at the end of the day, our staff is still made up of students. The same students one sees enjoying lunch at the Patio Café, studying in the library, asking questions in the classroom,…

From attending various panels to meeting the stars of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” I walked away with even more survival tips. Although the “Mother of all Weekends” may leave one wishing they had an iron throne to sit and rest on, here is some…

From the very first graduate to the university’s first female president, UHCL has seen history being made by women for decades. With The Signal’s #HawkHerStory campaign and special edition issue, our goal is to highlight not only the…

It’s not every day one can say they were in the same room as a former first lady. As of March 2, I can proudly add this to my resume. Perhaps under skills and/or achievements? I’m kidding…mostly.

For many, “Grey’s Anatomy” is a show about love and loss. It is also a show about growth and acceptance. Growing up, it was one of few shows that featured persons of color and LGBTQ+ characters as more than a sidekick.

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a cliché question asked to every child by relatives, teachers and peers. It’s a question I personally still get asked a variation of such as, “What do you want to do when you graduate?”

Don’t think solely in terms of red and blue, elephant and donkey. Your vote should stand for what it is you want and believe in.