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October 13th, 2003

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Students wire the campus

On a campus that's been derided for its apathy, two students are working to create a sense of community — but they're using a broader community to make it possible: the Internet. Thecougarweb.com is...

UH builds minority contracts

The University has made significant progress in contracting to businesses owned by women and minorities in the 10 years since the state mandated that public agencies do so, UH officials reported. UH contracted $12.2...

Coogs dam Green Wave

NEW ORLEANS — Jimmy McClary was bored. And really, could you blame him? For the first 29 minutes and 38 seconds of the first half of the UH-Tulane game, McClary did a whole lot...

‘The Party Never Ends’ brings fans classic Keen

Robert Earl Keen is a storyteller. His songs and the anecdotes he gives during his live shows tell interesting and often hilarious stories about everyday people. His latest album, The Party Never Ends: Songs...

Orange Show bursts with citrus-tinged art

Oranges as a masterpiece? This is the motivation behind the Orange Show. Located at 2402 Munger St., the Orange Show is a funky anomaly in Houston's drab art scene. In 1956, Jefferson Davis McKissack,...

Tarantino marries old school to new

Good movies are about more than good endings — the key is all the moments in between. Quality directors start sending their message minutes after the light flickers onto the screen, exploring all aspects...

‘Empty Soul’ full of fake teenage angst

Smile Empty Soul makes one wonder whether record companies actually listen to bands before giving them contracts or releasing their albums. The band's self-titled debut can go in the pile of dispensable, low-quality products...

Buzz Fest showcases future of rock

Although BuzzFest XII boasted many established acts Saturday at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the side stage was the place to see fresh, up and coming talent. Yellowcard, from Jacksonville, Fla., added a violin...