April 2009
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Cougar pitching lassos Cowboys
Unlike their last three midweek matchups, the Cougars didn't have pitching problems against McNeese State on Wednesday. UH received a quality start from left-hander William Kankel, a solid performance from its bullpen and just...
Astros College Night offers affordable fun
Most students use their UH ID to get into school functions or check out out books at the library, but they can add saving cash on baseball games to that list.' Discounted tickets...
Valis wins Hitter of Week
Infielder Jessica Valis was named Conference USA Hitter of the Week on Monday after a 12-for-16 week at the plate that included a five-game hitting streak. The senior led the Cougars to a 4-1...
First 100 days ends
The dust of the first 100 days of President Obama's historic election to office settled as he addressed the nation in a news conference Wednesday. 'We're off to a good start, but it's just...
Health protocols evaluated
In response to the international outbreak of swine flu, the UH Health Law and Policy Institute held a summit Wednesday to discuss legal issues surrounding the outbreak and bring together various state and public...
Energy to affect global politics
Those taking advantage of lower gas prices should enjoy it while they can.' Students and faculty gathered as Michael Klare, peace and world security studies professor from the Five Colleges in Massachusetts, evaluated...
Duo recovers VHS gems
Nick Prueher, co-founder of the Found Footage Festival, was working at a McDonald's in 1991 when he found a training video about McDonald's inside and outside custodial duties in the break room. He thought...
‘Blood’ leaks online
When an artist is preparing for the release of his album, he sometimes spend months at a time promoting it. In Kevin Devine's case, his promotional run was cut short by the premature leaking...
Film not just for Trekkies
Star Trek is slated for a May 8 release, and fans have lots of questions surrounding the movie by J.J. Abrams, producer of TV shows Lost and Alias. While Abrams denies being a 'Trekkie'...
Green roof potential ample at UH
I took a walk around the campus yesterday. Most people dread walking around the campus, especially when it gets hot, but I had a mission. ' With a map in hand - courtesy...