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Teaching American History in Sharpstown: Q&A with Dr. Chris Hammons, Director of HCU's Independence Hall

Teaching American History in Sharpstown: Q&A with Dr. Chris Hammons, Director of HCU's Independence Hall

Some Houston Christian University students have no idea what the new building on their campus is. In a way, that's why it was built. Sharpstown's HCU isn't the first organization to build a full-scale replica of Independence Hall, but it's the only

Adaptive Athletes Show Their Skills at Metal & Muscle Expo

Adaptive Athletes Show Their Skills at Metal & Muscle Expo

By Houston Christian University student Kirsten Passmore Clangs and shouts filled the air as I entered the Metal & Muscle Expo. At the George R. Brown from November 3-5, 2023, this competition showcased special needs sports like wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and power soccer. I was there to represent my

En el Centro de Maternidad (CdeM) en el suroeste de Houston

En el Centro de Maternidad (CdeM) en el suroeste de Houston

En 2008 Uzoma Nwokeafor se dio cuenta de que estaba embarazada. Estaba estudiando para ser terapeuta matrimonial y familiar y no podía trabajar. Pero ya sabía que ella y su esposo querían tener el bebé. En busca de recursos, acudió al Centro de Maternidad (Women's Pregnancy Center) en

Tours of Independence Hall Offered Right Here in Sharpstown

Tours of Independence Hall Offered Right Here in Sharpstown

By Kirsten Passmore, HCU student I rolled up the ramp in my wheelchair toward the grand white doors of Independence Hall, where America's founders signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. But I wasn't in one of the original thirteen colonies. This was Texas. The

HCU Students Compete to Make Films in Only 48 Hours

HCU Students Compete to Make Films in Only 48 Hours

By Mickey Coleman, HCU student Could you make a film in two days? About two weeks ago, Houston Christian University students did. A student-led 48 Hour Film Competition allowed any HCU student or alumni to participate in a fast-paced production. The film competition, in its second year, is run by

Lucy Serves Royal Portions of Ethiopian Cuisine

Lucy Serves Royal Portions of Ethiopian Cuisine

Entering Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge was like entering another world. The instrumental music, low lighting, and tablecloths contrasted with the casual brick exterior of the building. Lucy, located at 6800 Southwest Freeway, has served the Sharpstown area for eleven years, roaring to life at night, said the staff. Customers

Culture Shock on a Stick: Adventure at Taiwan Yes Festival

Culture Shock on a Stick: Adventure at Taiwan Yes Festival

If you were at a food stand advertising sugar-coated fruit on a stick, displaying pictures of red fruit, what kind of fruit would you expect? When I bought mine, I thought I was about to bite into strawberries or cherries...not cherry tomatoes. As my teeth broke the sugary outer