National Black News Channel makes debut
Brendan Farrington, Associated Press
February 25, 2020
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel — a project he's worked on for years to create what's now the nation's only 24-hour news network aimed at African Americans. He was sitting at the network's Tallahassee...
One. More. Win.
George Vasquez, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
The Houston Astros topped the New York Yankees 8-3 and are now one win away from heading back to the World Series since 2017. Astros take control of the ALCS as they lead the series 3-1. Although Zack Grenkie walked three batters and scoring in a run, Houston took advantage of the Yankee’s...
‘Darkest Hour’ is a gripping war of words
Fabian Brims, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
When a movie is based on real events, one of the biggest challenges is to tell an exciting and suspenseful story even though the audience already knows the ending. This is a particular problem in period pieces, where some historical knowledge can quickly turn into a movie spoiler, but director Joe Wright...
Retrospect Coffee Bar blends history with crepes, Coffee
P.W Knight, Contributor
November 16, 2017
The Retrospect Coffee Bar is located at the corner of Alabama and 3709 La Branch St Houston, Texas, 77004, on the southeast side of Campus just near the student parking lot and parking garage.
The Beautiful Struggle: James Aaron
Jimmieka Mills, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2017
By all accounts, James Aaron had a happy childhood. Growing up in the segregated south for most blacks was a constant thought with the visible reminders of ‘Whites Only’ signs on all things that seemed humane. Though for Aaron growing up in Pleasantville, an all-black middle-class neighborhood...
HCC Police Blotter: Feb 8 Edition
Egalitarian Staff Report
February 8, 2017
Offense: Theft Incident occurred on: Feb 6 between 11:00am-4:00pm Location: Northline Campus, 8001 Fulton Description: Student left his keys inside the vehicle and his car was stolen. Offense: Burglary of Vehicle Incident occurred on: Feb 6 between 7:30am-5:30pm Location: Northline Campus, 8001 Fulton Descripti...
HCC Police Blotter: Jan 25 Edition
Egalitarian Staff Report
January 25, 2017
Offense: Disorderly Conduct Incident occurred on: Jan 20 at 1:21pm Location: Administration Complex, 3200 Main Description: Student was verbally abusive to staff in the international student service office. Offense: Assault Incident occurred on: Jan 19 at 8am Location: Northline Campus, 8001 Fulto...
Complete Unknown: A diffuse Character Study
Fabian Brims, Egalitarian Staff Writer
September 15, 2016
With some of the best character-actors and an interesting premise, I was really looking forward to see the movie ‘Complete Unknown’, but in the end it couldn’t uphold the high expectations. 15 Years after she suddenly disappeared, Alice (Rachel Weisz) comes back into Tom’s (Michael Shannon)...
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
Egalitarian, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2016
This is not going to be your normal review, because I am not a Final Fantasy fan, so I have no idea what it’s all about, but I did watch the film with someone who is a Final Fantasy fan and lucky for me, they explained it all. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, directed by Takeshi Nozue, is about tw...
Wiener Dog: A Dark Comedy
Fabian Brims, Staff Writer
August 1, 2016
July is ‘National Hot Dog Month’, so what a great month to have a movie called ‘Wiener Dog’ coming to the big screen. The movie written and directed by Todd Solondz is an episodic, dark-humor comedy that tells four different stories that have one thing in common: an innocent little dachshund....
Are You Prepared to Defend Yourself?
Jimmieka Mills, Editor in Chief
July 10, 2016
Statistics show that one in four women will be sexually assaulted within their lifetime. Studies also show that 50 percent of attackers will give up their attack when a woman fights back. Rob Erickson and Mike Murray of Escape Self Defense have both worked for over 30 years in law enforcement and...
The Neon Demon
Fabian Brims, Egalitarian Staff Writer
July 10, 2016
‘The Neon Demon’ is Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest movie. It’s a true NWR film, and that’s good and bad at the same time, but let’s start with the good: Like in his last movies (‘Drive’, ‘Only God Forgives’) the cinematography, the art direction and the soundtrack are amazing. The...