March 2010
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On his own terms: Penders steps down after six-year journey as UH men’s basketball coach
After the rumor mill had been in full swing over the last few weeks, UH men’s basketball head coach Tom Penders confirmed what many suspected by resigning Monday. He also dispelled the notion that the...
Group collecting prom attire for needy
The Fairy Godmother Project is a Houston-based organization that provides prom dresses for high school females who cannot afford to spend the money required for that special day. Unlike other donation-based organizations, the FGP does...
Optometry students excel at regional event
A student team from UH's College of Optometry has won the 2010 Southwest Council of Optometry Shootout competition. Danica Marrelli, a clinical associate professor of UHCO, said that the SWOC, which has been in existence...
Media members ponder ethics
Famed American journalist Hunter S. Thompson spent most of his professional career searching for truth and “the American Dream” and it was his conclusion that, “Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity...
UH tries to gain steam
The Cougars will play a doubleheader against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks starting at 3 p.m. today in Nacogdoches before finishing with a 6:30 p.m. game Wednesday at Cougar Field. UH will conclude its longest...
Cougars hungry for home cooking
The UH softball team challenges a fierce No. 9 Georgia Tech in a non-conference doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Cougar Softball Stadium. “I do not think that Georgia Tech is the best team...
More invitations to ‘Big Dance?’
Keith Cordero Jr.: What’s wrong with a little expansion? Despite the upsets in the NCAA Tournament the field should be expanded, not to 96, but to maybe 72. There are always five to 10 bubble...
MLB needs consistent drug policy
Players in many sports face drug testing to ensure that no one is cheating to gain an unfair advantage. Major League Baseball’s doping policy has resulted in numerous suspensions of high-profile athletes and has led...
Penders’ departure positive for both sides
Tom Penders received the best ending he could have hoped for with Monday’s resignation. UH Athletic Director Mack Rhoades is probably thinking the same about his end of the deal. Because of that, supporters and critics...