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EXPLAINER: 2022 SCOTUS term ends with divisive decisions
The 2021-2022 term for the U.S. Supreme Court is the first full-term dominated by its six conservative bloc Justices. Here are some of the larger cases that were addressed this term.
GALLERY: Houstonians protest NRA Convention
The 2022 National Rifle Association convention was met with protesters in Houston, Texas three days after the Uvalde shooting at Robb Elementary that killed 19 children and two teachers.
Rising gas prices affect UHCL community
Gas prices are on the rise in America and college students who are commuting to campus are at a greater risk of feeling this crisis.
The consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade in Texas
The criminalization of abortion in Texas will lead to many consequences including an increased birth rate which will coincide with an increase of burden on social services, a decrease in access to child care, an increase in women’s poverty…
Abbott’s directive deems gender-affirming medical care child abuse
Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Feb. 22 asking the department to investigate parents providing gender-affirming medical care.
EXPLAINER: Russia-Ukraine War stems from history of conflict, aggression
Russia began sending military personnel and equipment to the Ukrainian border in October 2021, causing the Ukrainian government concern about a potential Russian invasion. Russia invaded Ukraine Feb. 24, 2022.
EXPLAINER: Figuring out the filibuster
The filibuster has been a controversial aspect of the United States Senate since its inception. Today, conversation continues around the necessity of it, yet it remains a political practice that is difficult to understand for many.
EXPLAINER: Examining recently signed Texas laws
The 87th Texas Legislative session saw the signing of multiple new laws. These new laws mark a change in Texas gun laws, possible changes in abortion legislation, and attempts to prevent another mass power outage.
EXPLAINER: Texas faces energy crisis during Winter Storm Uri
Winter Storm Uri affected the United States, northern Mexico and parts of Canada. In Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) implemented rolling blackouts to conserve energy. Some of these blackouts lasted days and caused a…
YOUR VOICE: Students share experiences during Winter Storm Uri
The Signal reached out to see how those in the UHCL community were affected by Winter Storm Uri. Read some of the many responses The Signal received.