Although some roller derby trademarks are gone like the wooden banked tracks and the choreographed body slams, the essence of roller derby is now stronger than ever, and all female roller derby leagues are gaining popularity as a sport.
“The sport is evolving to become more and more athletic. In the early days of roller derby, practices [...]
University pharmacy students and Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International have been traveling to small Mexican towns along the border on medical missions for six years. The missions are now in jeopardy.
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A government report found that officers at the nation’s airports apprehended over 400 undocumented migrants but allowed terrorists to pass through. The officers are part of the TSA’s behavior detection program.
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El Museo Nacional de Historia Funeral (National Museum of Funeral History) que se encuentra en el noroeste de Houston es el mayor centro educativo de historia funeral en los Estados Unidos y quizás en el mundo.
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At the start of each semester university students find themselves inundated with information. Sorting through it all can be a challenge, but with the help of innovative social media projects, they can find what they’re looking for.
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South Africa 2010 will be remembered for a lot of things. The first World Cup played in Africa, a brand new champion, great players, big upsets, deceptions and all of the emotions that soccer brings to the fans. Some of these fans spoke up, and this is what they think about South Africa 2010.
Los medios de comunicaciones deportivos en los Estados Unidos han hecho un movimiento publicitario para atraer a la población Hispana en los últimos años.
Houstonians are passionate about their taco trucks. It’s against long odds that the staff from The Venture and EGMN set out to find the best taco truck in Houston, a task that couldn’t be left to one reporter.
The Rusty Riders is a cycling group that meets each Sunday to ride through the historic Houston Heights. Most of the bikes are vintage cruisers, the group is open to anyone who wants to meet fellow cyclists, reduce emissions, or just get some exercise.
On Houston’s north side, there is an unusual place called the National Museum of Funeral History. The museum recently added a new permanent exhibit called Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes which features reproductions of the papal coffin and more.
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