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General commentary blog about campus life that often presents a behind-the-scenes look at life in the Student Publications Office. Written by The Signal editor(s).
The new scene for retro gaming
Surrounded by arcade machines and old posters for video game consoles, Kingsley Alexander, founder of the Houston Retro Gamers, has come to talk to me in the basement of Gameover Video Games, a video games store in Clear Lake.
Zach Person’s journey into music
Zach Person, Houston musician and former “American Idol” contestant, made time for an interview recently in anticipation of his show at University of Houston – Clear Lake on Sept. 30.
Rhyme of the modern metalhead
Five of the best metal bands from Houston performed Sept. 3 at Scout Bar. I have the opportunity to sit down with Green as Emerald, a band that came highly recommended from friends working and going to the show.
One blogger’s journey into the many hearts of Houston
When I was a kid, I thought journalists were magicians. Or secret agents. I thought they went on all the best adventures to bring people information, insightful perspectives. And every time I saw them on TV or in person, somewhere around…
It’s The Post-Friday-After-Black-Friday Sale! Monday, Dec. 9.
I celebrate the end of “Black Friday” season, do you? It is a season – despite the name trickery that suggests it is only one day. I think, at one point, Thanksgiving was a day where the housewives put away the dishes and went to bed early…
Thoughts on the Latest Issue, Pt. 2: Geek Culture and Bullying
"With great power, comes great responsibility." - Uncle Ben, Spiderman
Thoughts on the Latest Issue, Pt. 1: I Didn’t Vote
I didn't vote. Did you? I have my reasons for not voting.
An Argument for Involvement
Tiffany Fitzpatrick
The Signal
The entire campus is recovering from I Heart UHCL Day. By recovering, I mean we’re all groaning as we think about taking down the decorations from our windows, offices and doors. We’re calming…
Nominate your favorite faculty for the Piper Award
It’s no secret among students that there’s a different culture at UHCL than there is at most universities.
Reflecting on Sept. 11, how far we’ve come
On the eve of the 12-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, President Obama addressed the nation about the possibility of a military strike on Syria. Starting at 9 p.m., it was almost exactly 12 hours before the anniversary of the crash into…