Features
By: Paris Blaylock Texas Southern University’s Research Week featured Damola Idowu, CEO of Toyz Electronics, who took the stage to educate, advocate, and encourage diversity in technology and AI. Idowu, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and engineer, implored the need to create pathways in STEM for minorities while sharing how he took the reigns himself. “In technology, […]
By: Paris Blaylock Still adorned in her white lab coat, her class had just ended. Though winded from the energy required to teach, she maintained a calm and professional composure. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, she earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Alabama A&M University. Sha’awn Gilbert is pursuing her master’s in Biology at Texas […]
By: Erin Slaughter The warm rays of sunshine beat down on Cristal Martinez’s face as she took in the moment, appreciating her surroundings at Texas Southern University (TSU). It was a brief moment of peace before the demands of her busy day took over. But even in these quiet moments, she said her mind often […]
By Shaneece Flax One week after the general election on November 5, Houston Ethnic Media held a high-stakes virtual discussion with local thought leaders on the implications of the 2024 presidential election results. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies, particularly immigration, were emphasized during the November 12 Zoom talk. Kristin Etter, director of policy and legal […]
By: Shaneece Flax The initial presidential debate unfolded, and students from Texas Southern University (TSU) gathered for a viewing party at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas, on Sep. 10, 8 pm. Students who attended the watch party expressed significant concerns about the responses given by both candidates to the questions posed. “Clearly Harris answered […]
By: Erin Slaughter On April 25, Texas Southern University (TSU) announced James Crawford III, a distinguished serviceman and trusted advisor to world leaders, as the sole finalist for its presidency, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s journey toward a new era of leadership. Following the announcement, Crawford, a retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral with […]
Texas Southern University graduate student Koran “KC” Cooper took center stage at the 2024 Grammy Awards, capturing news headlining footage and leaving a mark on the music industry and peers he encountered. Despite facing initial adversities, including losing his laptop upon arrival in California, Cooper’s resilience and determination propelled him towards unforgettable experiences and meaningful […]
Texas Southern University students still can’t get over the huge news they received this month. On April 11, TSU was announced as the first-place winner in the March Madness NBCU Academy Next Level Summit Registration contest. The competition saw TSU compete against 45 schools across the country, that were partnered with NBCU Academy. Whoever registered the most students into the aforementioned program, would win the grand prize, […]
If you ever doubted the legitimacy or importance of gaming in 2024, then you should be introduced to a group of five Texas Southern University students. Through the power of gaming, they just earned $100,000 in one month. These five trailblazing students participated in the “Mountain Dew Real Change Challenge” in Atlanta, Ga. in October. […]
