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Alma Alvarez 6 posts

Motivated individual with a positive attitude. Alvarez is currently achieving her undergraduate degree while interning for Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and working part-time for Excite Dental in Pasadena. After graduation, she plans on working as a public relation specialist. On her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga and trying new restaurants.

Columns

COLUMN: No, the voting age should not be lowered

Alma Alvarez May 2, 2019 0

On March 7, 2019, 126 members of Congress voted yes in the first ever vote on a proposal to lower the voting age to 16 on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, a historic milestone for a movement that has been gaining momentum in recent times. This buzz came from the argument that today’s youth are more politically aware than ever before.…

MAP: Places in Houston area to eat following spring 2019 commencement

Alma Alvarez Apr 29, 2019 0

With graduations around the corner, it is important to plan ahead on how to celebrate the big achievement with friends and families. The Signal has rounded up some of the best restaurants near NRG Arena, the commencement location, and…

Features

National Autism Month shifts focus from awareness to acceptance

Alma Alvarez Apr 15, 2019 0

Autism Awareness Month has been recognized since 1970 every April, with April 2 being national Autism Day. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive…

Local, State & National News

TIMELINE: The unfolding Venezuelan humanitarian crisis

Alma Alvarez Apr 1, 2019 0

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela may have reached a high point these past few months as political tensions over humanitarian aid escalated. Venezuelans have faced severe food and medicine shortages due to an economy rocked by…

Campus Life

Renovations taking place in Bayou Building to continue through 2019-2020

Alma Alvarez Mar 4, 2019 0

The Bayou Building, built in 1974, is currently undergoing minor renovations for routine maintenance and efforts to enhance the building’s physical appearance. Some of the renovations that have already been completed are new flooring for…

Infographics

INFOGRAPHIC: Importance of diversity in the workplace

Alma Alvarez Feb 18, 2019 0

An inclusive and diverse workplace is vital for an employee to thrive in. There are multiple ways for an employer to promote diversity in the workplace. More diverse teams results in better financial results and higher productivity for the…