March 2010
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UHPD offers free self-defense classes
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, 60 percent of rapes are not reported and 73 percent of victims are assaulted by someone they know. It is estimated nationally that one out...
Dean named to prominent society
Graduate College of Social Work Dean Ira Colby was recently inducted into the National Academies of Practice as a distinguished scholar, where he will serve on various task forces, aid in writing healthcare policy,...
Fencing club scores big at UH
The fencing club may not be well known on campus, but it has made its presence known at several competitions by winning many awards. The club participates in the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association tournaments along...
Documentary hopes to change opinions on immigrant workers
The town of Postville, Iowa, lost approximately one-tenth of its population on May 12, 2008, when Agriprocessors Inc., the country’s largest kosher meatpacking plant and slaughterhouse, was raided by a government immigration agency, which...
Bullpen implodes in loss to UTSA
Sometimes, it’s the little things that decide a game. The Cougars got a little help early in Tuesday’s game against Texas-San Antonio, but let it all go to waste en route to dropping a 6-5...
UH drops pair on road
The Cougars came into Tuesday’s doubleheader at Louisiana-Lafayette looking to extend their two-game winning streak and keep their hot bats going. Unfortunately, they came up short in both regards. UH dropped the first game, 6-0, and...
Eyes of Texas on Cougars
This week the Cougars will make their way to Austin where they hope to excel against the best of the best at the Texas Relays. The event will be held at Mike A. Myers...
Eco-marthon takes going green to next level
Cars driving thousands of miles per gallon were a local highlight this weekend. Spectators could see over 42 teams driving 48 eco-efficient prototype and urban concept cars on a street course in downtown Houston. Gasoline,...
‘Volume Two’ makes for great buy
The highly anticipated prelude album, Volume Two, which was released Tuesday of last week, is charming, upbeat and full of talent. From a ubiquitous folk machine Matt Ward and the delightfully winsome actress, now...
Who wins the Final Four?
Maurice Bobb : Izzo is the shizzo Like most of March Madness nation, my NCAA Tournament bracket is busted. With all of the major programs sitting on the sidelines, I’m forced to choose between Duke,...