My bar scene: I’ve come full circle

November 21st will be my 3rd anniversary of being 21. For the easily confused, I will be turning 23. And, Natalie two years ago has a very similar bar scene to Natalie current day: Midtown. I know! Anyone familiar with Houston is either shaking their head, disappointed with my avoidance of the hundreds of amazing […]

UH can and should have a mandatory freshmen housing rule

‘Twas the fall of 2010. I was 18 and a fresh-faced freshman at the University of Houston—you may have heard of it. I had been in love with the campus since my brother started his college career there in 2008. But, my residency depended on how much scholarship money I could receive. Option A. receive the […]