“Game of Thrones”, “Flash” stars coming to Comicpalooza
Ana Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2019
Winter is coming in Houston. Wait, what? Brace yourselves, Houston. Comicpalooza announced Game of Thrones actresses Emilia Clarke, Nathalie Emmanuel, and The Flash’s Grant Gustin as headliners to the 2019 comic convention, which will run from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12 at George R. Brow...
Nipsey Hussle’s death leaves community grieving
Vivian Reyes and Frederick Barnes
April 10, 2019
Ermias Asghedom, a Los Angeles-based rapper better known as Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Los Angeles, California outside his own store he owned in South Los Angeles. Sources say that Nipsey’s team was not notified about his appearance to the store. Following his appearance,...
Old video of Cardi B resurfaces; responds to past claims
Frederick Barnes, Staff Writer
March 29, 2019
"All I can do is be a better me for myself my family and my future."
From a first timer: how to survive SXSW
Ana Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2019
Filed under Culture
Welcome to Austin, the official home of SXSW; bringing you multiple conferences, festivals, and parties all over Downtown. For a first-time attendee, it may be a lot to take in. You won’t know what to do, or where to start. You kept hearing rumors that there’s free food, or open bars with no badge...
Los Tigres del Norte set new RodeoHouston attendance record
Vivian Reyes, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
“Go Tejano Day” was held Sunday, March 10 at RodeoHouston by the group Los Tigres del Norte. Los Tigres del Norte are a renowned norteño band made up of five Mexican-American brothers from California. The band of brothers have been performing together since 1970. Their breakout single, “Cont...
Friends, fans and family grieve Luke Perry’s death
Vivian Reyes, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019
Filed under Culture
Luke Perry was a TV icon and a heartthrob who rose to fame on Beverly Hills, 90210. Luke died after suffering a massive stroke on March 4. He passed away early that morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank. Perry was surrounded by his children Jack and Sophie, fiancee Wendy Madison Bauer, moth...
Houston partied with Cardi B at sold-out, record-breaking Rodeo performance
Sarah Al-Shaikh, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Twerking, “Okrrrrt’s,” and hot pink cowgirl boots. Cardi B’s Rodeo Houston concert was a record-breaking, one of a kind performance. Not a seat was vacant in NRG Stadium during Cardi’s performance Friday, March 1st. Exactly 75,580 people were in attendance that night, making it the most...
Steven Spielberg clashes with Netflix; faces backlash
Frederick Barnes, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Recently in the past weekend, Film Director Steven Spielberg has faced backlash for his plans to exclude Netflix from the Oscars. I must admit, I'm a big fan of movies like Jaws and Poltergeist; two movies that are currently available on Netflix. But, Spielberg believes Netflix should only compete for ...
Self-proclaimed “king of R&B,” Jacquees, shows love to Houston at House of Blues
Sarah Al-Shaikh, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
The self-proclaimed “king of R&B,” Jacquees, hit the stage with an energetic and soulful performance Valentine’s Day at Houston’s House of Blues. The crowd was filled with couples celebrating their love and friends enjoying each other’s company, all while jamming out to Jacquees’ songs. It w...
Grammys bring a “huge impact” in the music world
Vivian Reyes, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
The Grammy Awards was held Sunday, February 10. The night was hosted by Alicia Keys which lasted nearly 4 hours. The Grammys are known as the annual award show that is given by the American National Academy of Recording Arts for achievements in the record industry. The Grammys had a view rating at nea...
Latest Nintendo Direct brings more Mario, Fire Emblem, plus other new games
Ana Gonzalez, Head Editor
February 14, 2019
Gamers, time to throw your wallet at Nintendo once again; as they have announced brand new games as well as upcoming titles coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Yoshiaki Koizumi, Deputy General Manager of Nintendo, anchored the 36-minute-long Direct. It was Nintendo’s way of broadcasting...
“Fluffy” brings nonstop laughs in new Netflix special
Ana Gonzalez, Head Editor
February 6, 2019
About a year after Hurricane Harvey brushed through the Houston area, Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias announced that he would film a Netflix special titled “One Show Fits All” at the Toyota Center. On January 29, that same special was dropped on Netflix. The 42-year-old comedian did...