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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

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

Reporter Kirsten Passmore Visits Sharpstown's Bengal Cafe

Reporter Kirsten Passmore Visits Sharpstown's Bengal Cafe

“What do you recommend?” I asked Mosleh. The clear countertop case inside Bengal Cafe displayed colorful treats and dishes. Above, vibrant signs advertised various goods and their prices. There was a bit of a language barrier, but Mosleh, the owner, recommended a beef biryani ($11.99), a piece of chom