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COLUMN: Joining the military provided a sense of purpose, agency post-9/11
That morning in September changed everything for a lot of people. For me, it was the final and undeniable push needed to make the choice to join the Air Force. I remember watching in silence from thousands of miles and a timezone away as…
COLUMN: Veteran students welcomed by SDEI, but still waiting on VSO director
Early January, before the spring 2019 semester began, the Office of Student Affairs sent an email with an update regarding the progress of the university’s efforts to hire a replacement director and support staff for the Veteran Services…
Scratched memories and dusty hearts
The age of CDs has passed. They sit in landfills amongst videotapes and DVDs. There was plenty wrong with compact disks. The plastic cases always broke, sometimes while trying to get the security sticker off the edge at the time of…
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…
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…
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.
Don’t wait to get a flu shot
For those of you who still have not gotten a flu shot this season, let this be a reminder to do it while you're still healthy.