By Sara Perry Hurricane Harvey left us all with scars, some financial, some physical, and all emotional. However, even in the wake of disaster comes an air of silver lining. Multiple stories of heroism, community strength, and improbable friendships that likely would have never been written if not for such terrible circumstances. Nicole Hoover’s story… Continue reading Harvey Heroine: When the water rose, so did she
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FEMA: Apathetic or Unprepared?
By C.R. Lyles After the calamity of Hurricane Harvey, many Texans were left homeless by nature itself. They were forced from their dirty, wet homes onto the dirty, wet streets. In a FEMA.gov article published in September of 2017, the Federal Emergency Management Agency reported, “With nearly 4.5 feet of rain and 130 mph winds,… Continue reading FEMA: Apathetic or Unprepared?
Kingwood vs Humble Recovery Data
By Kat Harper Hurricane Harvey has been a looming cloud for Texans this past year affecting lives, infrastructures and even income. The recovery not only includes lost homes and displaced families but also unemployment due to closed businesses and government services. Although Harris County and Montgomery County neighbor one another, their rates of recovery are… Continue reading Kingwood vs Humble Recovery Data
EIC Farewell
It is with both great joy and great sorrow that I write this letter. Great joy for the accomplishments of both my staff at The Howler and those of the college at large, and great sorrow that my time with both is ending. Tomorrow at 2 p.m., I graduate from Lone Star College-Kingwood. On May… Continue reading EIC Farewell
‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ Domecoming 2018
by Ana Acosta, Managing Editor
Houston Mayor; ‘Building New Without Tearing Down the Old’
Astrodome Gets New Life by Marcela Macias, Photographer Sports fans from all over Houston came together to salute the Eighth Wonder of the World, The Astrodome, on April 9, 2018. The Astrodome Conservancy, in union with Harris County, organized “Domecoming” to give a last goodbye to the Astrodome on its 53rd anniversary before its renovation.… Continue reading Houston Mayor; ‘Building New Without Tearing Down the Old’
Best of the Best Marvel movies; Did yours make the list?
Opinion writer Hunter Llenos stacks up his top ten Marvel movies: did your favorite make the list?
Thanos Demanded Our Silence, We Obliged
By Cara Young “Evacuate the city! Engage all defenses! And get this man a shield!” -Avengers Infinity War Welcome you to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where the phrase “I love you” is as good as a death sentence. “You will NEVER be a god!”- Avengers Infinity War As I am sure many of my regular… Continue reading Thanos Demanded Our Silence, We Obliged
What Can We Do to Help These Victims?
Read opinion writer Sara Perry's thoughts on who to help sexual assault victims.
Facebook’s Breach of Privacy
Rigden Wienken, Opinion Writer Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has dominated recent headlines across countless media platforms. Due to a significant breach in user privacy, Zuckerberg was called to meet with Congress to discuss his role in the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. So what exactly happened? It’s no secret… Continue reading Facebook’s Breach of Privacy