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The Amazing Father-Daughter Duo: Meet Houstonians Anuar Tager and Andrea Tager Ballesca Running 'The Amazing Race'

Curled up with her father in a makeshift living room in his Fountain View office, Andrea Tager Ballesca looked forward to their Wednesday tradition of Chinese takeout and The Amazing Race. “Sesame chicken, crab puffs, and brown rice,” Andrea says. “They knew us and our order based off our voices.”The duo’s Wednesday evening Race ritual was one that they would come to cherish as she grew up. Now the Tanglewood father-daughter duo is officially going pro for the show’s 39th season, representing Ho...
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Are There Nuts in That? A family’s mission to raise awareness about food allergies

At his older brother’s friend’s birthday party, 11-month-old Oliver Oldham had his mind set on one thing: the red birthday cake. He had never really had sweets before – certainly not a birthday cake – and this was the perfect opportunity for him to sneak over and grab a taste of the dessert before it was cut. “Oliver went two paws in – smeared it all over his face,” says his mother, Kristi Oldham. When he finally lifted his bright red, frosting-coated face, something felt wrong.“I kept thinking...
North by Northwestern •

The threaded historian: How Pam Kendall of cloth + home is bringing local fashion to the Main-Dempster Mile

As hundreds of people file into the ballroom and an anticipatory buzz surrounds the temporary runway of the Woman’s Club of Evanston, a small blonde woman darts through the crowd. A nearby group catches her eye, and she sweeps over and nods her head sheepishly in response to the “congratulations” and “good lucks.”

“I’m not the talent,” she said. “They are.”
STITCH •

Overdressed: A Southern Girl’s Deep Dive Into Midwestern Football Gameday Attire

I had no idea what to wear to my first Northwestern football game. Simply, there were too many options! During the summer, I had curated the perfect wardrobe for gamedays, shopping in local Houston boutiques in the Texas Christian University section since they had a purple school color. My mom even found a designer on Instagram to make me a custom beaded bag strap for my clear purse that said “Go ‘Cats,” like the ones girls back home wore at their Southern schools. Would a dress be too much?
The Buzz Magazines •

A Rookie’s Guide to the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival

Houston is kicking off the excitement in a big way as the FIFA Fan Festival brings the energy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to EaDo. As Houston’s official World Cup watch party, the free festival will serve as the city’s central gathering place for the tournament across 34 match days, featuring live broadcasts of more than 70 matches on giant screens. Die-hard soccer fans already know just how monumental this event is, but newcomers will find plenty to enjoy as well, from live entertainment and int...
The Buzz Magazines •

World Cup 2026: Houston Happenings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Houston this summer! The tournament kicks off on June 11th, and the Bayou City is prepared to celebrate in full force. With watch parties, fan festivals, art exhibits, block parties, and more, there are a plethora of options to be immersed in the excitement. Let’s not foul the vibe and keep the energy going through the extra time! Play ball, Houston!FIFA Fan FestivalThurs., June 11-Sun., July 19, open every match day of FIFA World Cup 2026. Gates open two hou...
Inside NU •

Three matchups to watch against Nebraska

After last season’s disappointing 56-7 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Fitz and co. look to Dublin, Ireland for a chance to redeem some of that which was lost last year. Both the ‘Cats and the Huskers played frustrating 3-9 seasons in 2021, and both programs are looking to fix that this year.That 3-9 season for Nebraska was a bit of a college football anomaly. The Huskers put up substantial fights against every opponent they faced in 2021, where their most significant loss was a mere nine poin...
Inside NU •

Volleyball: Two wins, two losses for NU in the last two weeks of play

The last four games have seen the team bounce back and forth between wins and losses. This began with an October 20 matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini in which the ‘Cats brought the heat by taking the first set 25-20. Unfortunately, their energy dwindled as the match progressed, and they fell to the Illini in each of the next three sets. For the Wildcats, Temi Thomas-Ailara led the team with 17 kills, nine digs, two aces and one block. The game’s stats show the teams as relatively simi...
Inside NU •

Three things to know about Minnesota

This Saturday, the Wildcats take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field. After a devastating loss to the Michigan Wolverines this past weekend, the ‘Cats are looking to add another conference win under their belts. The ‘Cats’ rushing game will have their hands full this weekend when facing the Gophers run defense. From last year to this year the defensive line got a complete face-lift. According to cfbstats.com, in the 2020 season, the Gophers finished ranked 102nd, giving up an average o...
Inside NU •

Field Hockey: Wildcats even up conference record and prep for a big test as regular season nears its finish

Coming out of its 12th victory of the season, the Northwestern field hockey team has secured its spot as the No. 5 team in the NCAA according to the latest NFCHA poll, which included four Big Ten teams in the top five. After a strong non-conference start, the ‘Cats were ranked third in the country and thriving. However, once Big Ten played began, Northwestern failed to secure wins against three of its first four conference foes. A devastating double overtime loss to No. 2 Michigan brought the ‘Ca...