August 2008
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Cougars team up with Star of Hope
Cougar fans: don't forget to wear red and paint your face before going to the Cougar football home opener against Southern on Saturday. And don't forget to bring some canned goods. For the second...
Welcome back for old, new Cougars
Fans looking forward to Saturday's home football opener caught a small glimpse of what to expect this season at Wednesday's pep rally, part of the annual Cat's Back event at the University Center. The...
Regional conflict tears apart neighbors
Islamic terrorists have been waging a guerilla war against perceived Western intrusion and interference. The Western presence in Saudi Arabia, home of religious sites Mecca and Medina, is often cited as a cause of...
Forum: Lessons from Beijing
Games just a way of showing off for authoritarian regime Christopher Busby For those of you who read this paper over the summer, you have seen scathing commentaries on the actions of the Chinese...
Staff editorial: One Account a lesson in financial discipline
Surprised students are finding out their CougarOne card may actually be charging them. Several students have been caught off guard by fees for debit use and inactivity. However, before activating their OneAccount, users must...
Faith fellowship connects with fun and games
Students can win an array of prizes, ranging from gas cards, a Nintendo Wii package or a flat-screen TV, as the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts Game Night at 6:30 tonight at the University Center,...
Group turns homes into galleries
Four UH student artists are helping to revitalize the inner-city neighborhood of Third Ward by transforming shotgun houses into vessels of art. Project Row Houses Summer Studio Program allows emerging artists from local...
CougarOne takes its toll
The CougarOne card is designed to be a convenient tool for the UH community, but alumnus Thang Nguyen said he was shocked after discovering $300 missing from his account in June. Nguyen said...
SGA selects seats for fall
Correction: The Daily Cougar erroneously stated Michael Blunk's position. He holds At-Large Senator Seat 2. College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Senator Seat 2 is filled by Rachael Coolidge. The article also incorrectly...
Gaslight brings old-time energy
With The `59 Sound The Gaslight Anthem solidifies what fans and critics have been saying since 2007's debut album, Sink or Swim; The Gaslight Anthem is the best "new" act in music. The band...