February 2005
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New coalition resolved to save high schools
Texas is among the 13 states that pledged Sunday they would coordinate efforts in a broad initiative to improve the nation's high schools by significantly raising academic standards, assessments and curricula in hopes of...
Cheaters do not belong in hall of fame
Who owns the single-season home run record in major league baseball?Unfortunately, the question isn't nearly as simple as it seems. When Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa made their celebrated (and successful) run for best...
Cougars dominate C-USA diving championships
Junior diver Azul Almazan received the Diver of the Meet award at the 2005 Conference USA Swimming and Diving Championships after winning both the platform and three-meter springboard competitions.Anna Reyes/The Daily CougarThe Cougar swimming...
Cougars sweep both C-USA indoor titles
Among many who contributed, senior Ron Veillon (right, wearing No. 1) won the men's heptathlon after entering the final day of competition in seventh place.Stephen Pinchback/The Daily CougarThere was success aplenty at the Yeoman...
College a time for social development, too
One of the most important times in a student's life is the college experience, as it serves to bridge the gap between the first chapter of life under parental guidance and the point of...
Election holiday reason to celebrate
In the 2004 presidential election, President Bush won 50.8 percent of the vote. Only six out of ten eligible voters turned out and voted in the election, meaning Bush won re-election with just a...
Students weigh in on Bush’s reforms
As they do across the country, opinions on President George W. Bush's proposal to privatize Social Security differ among UH students — but most agree that something should be done to help the system."I...
SGA candidates urged to follow rules
About 50 prospective student lawmakers attended the Student Government Association's candidate seminar Thursday and were constantly warned that inappropriate campaigning behavior will not be tolerated.That includes violating the SGA Election Code breaking University posting...
Machines worth wait in rain
Moving Units drummer Chris Hathwell provided the danceable disco beats for Houstonians this Saturday at the Engine Room. The group opened for The Secret Machines and an audience that braved the rain to see...
Knock out!
In a rare occurrence in Oscar history, Million Dollar Baby took home best picture with only four awards as opposed to Martin Scorsese's The Aviator that won five of its 11 nominations.Photo courtesy of...