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Leif Hayman is a coffee connoisseur and addict. In his spare time, Leif watched every episode of every season of Star Trek, besides Enterprise because that theme song is awful. Other addictions of his include consuming large amounts of news and documenting protests. Leif’s arch-nemeses are Rupert Murdoch, Alex Jones and copyright laws.

Entertainment

End Hip End It festival brings psych, doom metal to Houston

Leif Hayman Nov 6, 2017 0

During the weekend of Oct. 21 and 22, Houston hosted a festival called End Hip End It, a psychedelic rock and doom metal festival. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the festival shifted into a benefit for Hurricane Harvey victims.

Campus Life

UHCL sports looking to score points with new students

Leif Hayman Aug 7, 2017 0

UHCL is upping the game this year with sports on campus by offering students, faculty and alumni fun and affordable options to stay active and make friends on campus.

News

U.S. House passes legislation creating new Space Corps military branch

Leif Hayman Jul 31, 2017 1

The new Space Corps military branch would be tasked with establishing, equipping and maintaining “combat-ready forces” for conflicts involving space.

Campus News

The Bayou Theater’s 2017-2018 season brings variety to campus

Leif Hayman Jul 24, 2017 0

The Bayou Theater offers season passes for all 10 shows or spotlight series passes for the Mercury, Blues and Bluegrass, and Texas Artist Spotlight series. Season passes cost $105 for students and $155 for non-students. Spotlight series…

Campus Life

Habitat for Reading program empowers children with in-home libraries

Leif Hayman Jul 17, 2017 0

Sheila Baker, assistant professor of school library and information science, established the program Fall 2015. The Habitat for Reading program donated more than 700 books and installed libraries in seven Habitat for Humanity homes.

Campus Life

UHCL alumnus Corey Benson fills new Title IX coordinator position

Leif Hayman Jul 13, 2017 0

As the Title IX coordinator, Benson works with faculty, staff, students and visitors to foster an environment free of sexual harassment and discrimination. He works directly with the Dean of Students office to resolve any incidents that may…

Entertainment

REVIEW: “War for the Planet of the Apes” does not monkey around

Leif Hayman Jul 10, 2017 1

Caesar, played by Andy Serkis, and Maurice, played by Karin Konoval, led their ape comrades to the safety of a new home hidden away from the threat of humans. The peace doesn’t last long when a group of soldiers stumble across the apes’ new…

Features

Houstonians come together with Pride

Leif Hayman Jul 3, 2017 0

The Houston Pride Parade is the second largest event in Houston after the Houston Rodeo. In the last 40 years, the LGBT community in Houston and across the country has come a long way in terms of social acceptance, but still face many forms…

Features

Q&A: Exclusive interview with Houston street artist ‘Be someone’

Leif Hayman May 1, 2017 0

Locally renowned street artist “Be someone” sits down with The Signal reporter Leif Hayman for an exclusive interview to discuss the famous art piece, the story behind it and recent attempts to deface it.

Infographics

INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC: Drive now, text later

Leif Hayman Apr 24, 2017 0

This interactive infographic shows statistics about texting and driving. Ninety-five percent of drivers believe distracted driving is unsafe. Seventy-one percent of drivers use a smartphone while driving.

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