Tag: opinion
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OPINION: Upcoming Legislative Session Poses Threat for LGBTQ Texans
The Texas Legislative session for 2023 began on Jan. 10 and runs through May 29, 2023. Republicans control both chambers. Some bills on the agenda threaten LGBTQ Texans and women’s reproductive rights. by Foster Milburn Every two years, Texas representatives meet for a consecutive 140-day period. The sessions include the discussion and passing of bills…
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Opinion: Democrats Had The Best Midterm in Decades…Thanks to Generation Z
Nov. 8 midterm elections were predicted to be a “red wave” of Republicans taking the House and Senate. Instead, we saw more of a trickle due to a record turnout in several key states from youths under 30. Opinion by Ky Duffey The U.S. midterm elections occur every two years and are often seen as…
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Astroworld’s Utopia Turns into Catastrophe
Rager mentality of Travis Scott’s fans fueled the deadly crowd surge incident at Astroworld Festival, placing Houston on headlines across the globe
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Pocha Concha: Turning Hate Into Love
Finding your strength in your heritage. Column by: McKenna Frausto Bailey With Hispanic Heritage month coming to a close, I wanted to reflect on something new I’ve come to embrace about my Mexican-American heritage. My family on my mother’s side is from Mexico. During the Civil Rights movement, my grandmother faced a lot of racism…
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Happiness Over Acceptance
Written by Alyssa Lopez Acceptance, for many, is feeling welcomed and having a sense of belonging. Happiness is something most of us seek in order to make us feel whole. Worrying about how someone chooses to perceive who we are can have a major impact on us. The constant notion of being judged by people and…
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Professional Development: Turning a Job into a Career
Story by Era Sundar, Editor in Chief
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Professional Development: Handling Conflict in the Workplace
Story by Era Sundar, Editor in Chief