July 2008
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Twitter joins Internet’s major social networking Web sites
Texting report card grades or what one is making for dinner to Twitter exposes an entire audience to the minutiae of a user's life. The social networking Web site, similar to Facebook or Myspace,...
Strickland takes interim provost post
Though he'll only hold the position for six months, Interim Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Jerald Strickland has lofty goals for the University: to reform financial aid and increase scholarships for...
Stadium could see new facility
With honor, recognition and a state-of-the-art future in mind, UH Athletics Director Dave Maggard will petition for the construction of an End Zone Facility at John O' Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium at the...
Five minutes of fame: Ph.D. candidate says what’s in the water
Signe Cluiss: What is that bacteria in that petri dish you have in your hand? Ranga Muthu: It's not bacteria. It's actually a silicon wafer sample - kind of an edged sample. I'm trying...
Documentary works out steroid dilemma
The United States is a nation obsessed with achievement and appearances. Americans want to be the best at everything and want to look their best while doing it. To fulfill this need, many have...
Agony’ return to form for talented Trio
Matt Skiba is one of the most talented men in music, and hard work has paid off for his band, Alkaline Trio, as its Epic Records' debut Agony and Irony ranked No.13 on the...
Fall in ‘Love’ with Sugarland
In a day and age when country music albums are built on one big single surrounded by a bunch of filler songs, it's rare that a group comes along and produces three consecutive solid...
Artists see the limelight
To celebrate the 10th installation of the Houston Area Exhibition at the Blaffer Gallery, members of the Houston art scene were invited to an informal discussion exploring juried shows. Katherine Veneman, curator of...
Leagues gear up for new season
Bail on Bonds The Major League Baseball trade deadline is approaching, and it will be a benchmark for teams looking to qualify for the post season and bulk up toward a World Series run....
Pre-season recognition spotlights UH’s Hunt
The Cougar football team does not begin the 2008 season until Aug. 30 against Southern, but senior defensive end Phillip Hunt is already making his mark. Hunt was named a pre-season candidate for the...