by Aditi Mehta – University of Texas Graduate When you think of the swanky bars of New York City or L.A. most of us think of a good time, albeit expensive, with a cool bar scene. What makes the bar scenes “cool” is the idea that during the progression of the night you and your friends...

by Shritin Patel – Huoston Baptist University This morning started out as any other: I woke up, went downstairs, got my cup of tea and two biscuits, and turned on the television to CNN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade. I knew it wasn’t going to be a good day when Natasha Curry was laughing...

by Shritin Patel – Houston Baptist University Imagine this: You’re strolling down the sea wall with the love of your life, a beautiful blue pastel sky as your backdrop. The fluttering breeze plays with your hair while above, seagulls chase after one another in a daring game of tag. Your nostrils...

by Sneha Goud The 2010 midterm elections were historic for Indian Americans.  Seven candidates of South Asian descent ran for Congress, one ran for governor, one for state attorney general, and one for state legislature. In the most visible race, Nikki Haley became South Carolina’s governor-elect,...

by Priya Patel - University of Florida Brown Girl recently did a Q&A with ambitious up-and-comer, Reena Shah. Along with dancing, acting and other artistic endeavors, she is currently one half of My Pet Dragon, along with her husband, Todd Michaelsen. Check out links to the band’s website at...

by Rachel Gounder – University of Texas at Austin Fall, the most beautiful season, its start wraps up the craziness of summer and begins the “most wonderful time of the year,” the Holidays. For many, the Holidays are full of gifts, elaborate food, amazing deserts, friends, songs and of course family. Family,...

by Aditi Mehta – University of Texas Graduate For my birthday this past year, I was given an amazing gift. Front row tickets, to go see Aziz Ansari  at the House of Blues in Houston. Now, the show was originally supposed to be held in July, and to my dismay was pushed back all the way to October!...

by Komal Thakkar - George Washington University As a student in the heart of Foggy Bottom, where I live approximately three blocks from the White House and a ten minute walk away from the monuments, my college experience is a little bit unusual. Don’t get me wrong, I still gained the freshman fifteen,...

by Farah Mithani – Houston Baptist University Graduate The anticipation of waiting in line with so many people ahead of me was driving me crazy.  Everyone was clutching his book, as was I, along with my camera dangling around my wrist.  This would be my second time meeting a famous author. ...

by Komal Thakkar – George Washington University If I am not watching Mean Girls or Princess Diaries for the millionth time, Bollywood films are my movie night staple. The singing, dancing, classic love stories, and gorgeous costumes always take me away into a fantasy world where I can imagine my...