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Kirk McDaniel is a writer, photographer, and videographer, who looks for the stories in all things. A lover of NPR, McDaniel hopes to tell nuanced, thought-provoking stories like those heard over the radio waves. Despite being dyslexic, McDaniel loves writing, especially about current affairs and politics.

Commentaries

COMMENTARY: Combating modern day yellow journalism

Kirk McDaniel Dec 2, 2019 0

Over 100 years removed from the yellow journalism of the 19th century, the same tactics are being employed today to drive profit by capitalizing off of current U.S. political strife. Yellow journalism is not an antiquated media issue from a bygone era; it is alive and thriving in today’s media landscape of 24-hour cable news and internet news…

LIST: Alternatives to single-use plastics

Kirk McDaniel Nov 11, 2019 0

Single use plastics are a leading cause of pollution on land and sea. Many plastics that are used in the food and shopping industry will take up to 1,000 years to decompose. Simple behavior and lifestyle changes can cut back on waste and…

Campus Life

‘Found in Space’ panel to celebrate shared history of UHCL and NASA Johnson Space Center

Kirk McDaniel Oct 28, 2019 0

A panel of current and former NASA employees will look back on their time working for the space program and being at UHCL. Current NASA Flight Director Pooja Jesrani, and former Flight Director and UHCL alumna William D. “Bill” Reeves will…

Multimedia

TIMELINE: 10 landmark decisions for LGBTQ+ rights

Kirk McDaniel Oct 14, 2019 0

In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, here is a look back on some of the landmark court decisions that expanded civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community.

Local, State & National News

Galveston Bay Foundation report card shows improvement and setbacks

Kirk McDaniel Sep 30, 2019 0

While the Bay was given an overall grade of C or “adequate for now,” specific aspects of the Bay saw signs of improvement while others had a decline in 2019.

AdultingWithTheSignal

TRIVIA: Quick facts about the 2019 candidates for Mayor of Houston

Kirk McDaniel Sep 12, 2019 0

With 12 candidates on the ballot, the race for Mayor of Houston is heating up. The following guide acts as an introduction to all candidates and their vision for the City of Houston. Many of the candidates share similar policy goals, such…