July 2008
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Meeting sessions end for summer
The Student Government Association held their last meeting for the summer on Wednesday. In that final meeting, the SGA ruled that the University: Student Handbook outline Section 16 in the Student Life Policy be...
UH nets $1.6 million for new degree
A combined contribution of $1.6 million from two major energy companies will fund a new degree at the Cullen College of Engineering for the next three years and go toward scholarships, laboratory equipment and...
Five minutes of fame: Mohawked senior brings in the dough, cake
Zaneta Loh: How long did it take you to grow (your hair) out? Morgan Salmon: I've had it like this for about two moths now, and I think it took me two and a...
Eye Alaska offers promising, eclectic teaser
There are several record labels that take risks by signing artists who stick out like sore thumbs. In this case, we have Fearless Records, which is notorious for signing generic rock bands by the...
Laughter reigns in ‘Mamma Mia!’
Mamma Mia! is†the perfect pick-me-up - especially for moviegoers who found The Dark Knight a little too dark. If you don't mind musicals, or ABBA for that matter, Mamma Mia!, based on the hit...
Astros head toward another weak finish
Astros owner Drayton McLane can't possibly think this year's squad has a chance to contend for a postseason berth. If McLane does, he's a bigger fool than originally thought. With Monday's 5-4 win over...
Step up your game, fans
Our football team is preparing for their 2008 campaign. With two-a-days, weight lifting, running and weathering the heat of the Houston summer, the boys in Scarlet are doing everything they can to prepare themselves...
Minimum wage minimizes freedom
The increase in federal minimum wage has sparked debate on whether the move has come at a poor time, given slowing economic conditions. What these discussions don't consider are the universal adverse effects a...
U.S. should exit Iraqi stage
During Sen. Obama's tour last week on the world stage, he was dealt a very good card in his presidential race. Not only was his trip successful in building up his national and international...
Staff editorial: Industry must create relief for textbook prices
Forget ships and parrots, pirates have adapted with the times. Piracy Web sites now offer more than the latest music singles and stolen movies. Entire textbooks can be downloaded from file-sharing sites. The New...