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TSU was well-represented at this year’s 66th Monterey Jazz Festival in California. Students covered events, wrote stories, and produced documentaries about this festival – Bradley Clark Reports.
By Bradley Clark Texas Southern University’s library rang with laughter, joy, and a sense of style as the Department of English, World Languages, and Philosophy hosted the 2023 LIT Fashion event. The showcase held on April 21 capped off the Text and Textile Two-Day Symposium and Fashion Show Transdisciplinary Event, which began on the day […]
One night in August 1973, an artist named DJ Kool Herc set down two vinyl disks, scratching them in a way that sounded unusual at the time. He could not have guessed what impact that one moment would ultimately have on music. Since then, other artists from around the world have pushed the boundaries of […]
Texas Southern University joined Morgan State University Thursday, Sept. 22 in an all-expenses paid trip to the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) in Monterey, California. TSU’s Jazz Ensemble, University Choir, and Journalism department have taken flight to Monterey, along with 20 other jazz and choir students from Morgan State University, to perform at the Monterey Jazz […]
On Sunday, Aug. 21st, music Executive and CEO of Wreckshop Records & ASAP Bail Bonds, Derrick Dixon, partnered with Houston rappers, Erica Banks, Kirko Bangz, and DJ XO to take 3 students on a back-to-school shopping spree in The Galleria Mall. The 4th annual back-to-school shopping spree experience kicked off in June when Dixon and […]
Houston, Texas— Megan Thee Stallion added another title to her stage persona as she graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration on Dec. 11 as a member of the 2021 winter graduating class. To commemorate Megan’s approaching graduation, Twitter Music has launched a new set of emojis with the […]
Texas Southern University’s “Ocean of Soul” marching band performed two of rapper Don Toliver’s songs during his “surprise” homecoming reception at the corner of Attucks St. and Wheeler Ave on Thursday, Oct 21. The Houston rapper, who was in town for his Bayou Music Center performances on Wednesday and Thursday, was greeted by several fans […]
By Bradley Clark, Mario Dunham and Zy’riah Simmons (contributors) The Granville M. Sawyer Auditorium was filled with joy and laughter as Texas Southern University’s theatre program prepared for its Oct. 8-10 performances of The Wiz. Within the storied auditorium, hungry, eager, and engaged students worked around the clock over three weeks to put the entire […]
By Z’Nye McNeil, Alexis Hood and Kyndel Phipps (Contributors) Prepare to walk down the yellow brick road as The Wiz makes its way to Texas Southern University’s Granville Sawyer Auditorium from Oct. 8-10. The musical, directed by Rachel Dickson will feature Trinity Brooks as Dorothy, Trevor Mouton as Tinman, Samuel Jones as Scarecrow, Talbert Williams […]
By: Kenneth Ware HOUSTON – Sing On! (Netflix) winner Quinton Sampson and Unbiased Live Band delivered a high-energy pop-soul-funk-infused performance at the Fashion Showdown VIP Mixer at Tribeca HTX. International model Chekesha Johnson hosted the exclusive lounge-style pre-game event for the fashion design competition. VIP guests were treated to a Dash Vodka sponsored-bar and catered […]
