MultiMedia Project - Jocelynn

by Jocelynn Palliser

This piece artistically represents the monstrous Grendel after the battle with Beowulf. 

Multimedia Projects - Veronica's Dragon

by Veronica Salazar

Veronica created an origami dragon to represent Beowulf's last battle (this included over 1,000 pieces of paper!).

Students Write: What Houston Means to Me - Guadalupe

by Guadalupe Barron

Houston means diversity. This amazing city lights up with its enormous population of people from all around the world. The variety of food, music, and activities is what makes Houston so diverse. 

Food is an essential part of Houston. For example, in Downtown Houston, anyone can find a variety of restaurants ranging from Italian to Mexican food. Moreover, Hispanic dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, and burritos are some of the most popular foods found within the city.

Different styles of music are part of what defines Houston. Every international artist comes throughout the year to play their music in one of Houston's stadiums. As an illustration, many popular artists come to the Houston Rodeo every year where different genres of music are played.

There is an infinite amount of activities in Houston. These places range from museums, the aquarium, and NASA. Because of this, people can get a glimpse of the most popular aspects that define Houston.

Houston is said to be one of the most diverse cities in the United States. This popular city will always be the land of variety. With this in mind, people from all around the world can be found in this city. 

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Guadalupe Barron is a current student at Lone Star College North Harris, seeking a degree in Biology.  She hopes to continue her studies at the University of Houston and pursue a career in medicine.

Students Write: What Houston Means to Me - Jarely

by Jarely Uribe

Houston can be many things. Traffic, loud noises, pollution, and a lot of entertainment is what Houston means to other people. To me it means home, because I was born here, my family lives here, and I am starting my own life here.

Being born in a great place like this makes you love it the way it is, and it is what makes me consider it home. Every feeling I have towards Houston can also be attached to the fact that my family is near me. They help me overcome the difficulties associated with school and career opportunities in Houston.

Houston is the place where all of my family lives. This is where we spend all the holidays together, and we enjoy the special moments in our lives. This is where I want to plan a future, near the ones I love.

The city and space is the right place for me to start my life because it gives me the opportunity to accomplish what I want in a future. I can see myself building a home and starting a family and career here. This is where anything is possible for me.

Houston is everything: a store on the corner, a museum to visit, or a neighborhood to walk around. Home to me is a place I was born, somewhere my family is, and knowing I can start my life there. This is what Houston means to me, my home.

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Jarely Uribe is a current student at Lone Star College North Harris who is working towards a degree in Education.  She hopes to transfer to the University of Houston-Downtown to continue towards her goal of becoming an educator.

Houston Means...Part II

Students again considered the prompt, "What does Houston mean to you?"

Below are some responses:

"Houston is a big family where most people know one another."

"Houston means a new beginning...Houston is the people and the people make Houston."

"Houston means hope, Houston means new beginnings.  Houston means strong ties."

"Houston means that my little sister has hope...she is more than a race or nationality; she is more than the color of her skin, last name, and home country."

"Of course I want to get out and explore the world, but even if I sometimes hate Houston, it will always be a place for me to come back to and feel at home."

"Houston means unity."

"I won't be here very long but I'll make sure to enjoy every moment of it.  Peace out."

Houston Means...

Classes begin on our campus today, delayed a week due to Hurricane Harvey.  As we strive to provide a sense of stability and assistance for students, I asked my classes to complete an in-class writing. The prompt asked, "What does Houston mean to you?"

Here are some of the responses from British Literature students:

"Houston means that there is a way for people of all backgrounds to do more than coexist."

"Houston means initiative and selflessness to me due to the recent events.  Many people were willing to help each other during the hurricane even when they needed help themselves."

"Houston means home."

"Houston means being with family."

"Houston is the city that gets together through any situation."

"Houston means a home of opportunities which let us be someone in life."

"In my opinion, Houston means a city filled with hopes and dreams."

"Houston means equality, sticking through the tough times, a home to always come back to, family history, pride, togetherness, opportunity, hope, strength, tranquility, and diversity."

"Houston is flooded streets and potholes in the pavement...Houston is the home of N.A.S.A and Beyoncé...a city that can transform from hood to posh suburbia in 20 minutes along I-45."

Writing Day Spring 2017