April 28th, 2010
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Rebellious poet focuses on basics
Poet August Kleinzahler is notorious for harping his criticism of the current literary world: he publically scoffs the famous Garrison Keillor and scorns creative writing institutions at universities across America. The American poet Allen Ginsberg...
Looking at life with fresh eyes
Earl Smith III is proud and forthcoming about the developments and scientific breakthroughs happening at the College of Optometry under his stewardship as dean. He joked that if people knew just how rewarding the...
Geologist weighs in on volcanic eruption
The Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland erupted twice in less than a month, leading to the cancellation of trans-Atlantic flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded in Europe. Dr. Jonathan Snow, associate professor of isotope geochemistry,...
Student senators shift focus to budget
The Student Government Association senators for the Honors College, the College of Technology and Graduate At Large are coming together to tackle the University budget, fees and to improve communication with students. Reyes Ramirez first...
Students debate celibacy
While the Catholic Church is being ravaged by numerous allegations of sexual abuse acts committed by Catholic clergy, students of different faiths discuss whether the underlying problem may be celibacy. Celibacy is a lifestyle assumed...
Cougars drop fifth consecutive game
Tuesday’s game between UH and Sam Houston State featured two struggling pitching staffs. Yet, what occurred was a low-scoring affair that Sam Houston won 5-3 at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville. The Cougars (16-23) received solid...
UH finishes 7th at C-USA tournament
The Cougars went into this week’s Conference USA Championships in Sorrento, Fla., with high hopes of finishing the season on a high note but ultimately came away with more of the same and a...
‘Date Night’ should have stayed home
The Fosters (Steve Carell and Tina Fey) are a married couple who are stuck in a rut. A spur of the moment decision moves their monotonous date night from suburban New Jersey to the...
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Astros’ ‘Pride at the Park Night’ sends wrong message to fans
Sports provide an escape for many, a place where people of all different walks of life can congregate and unite to support the common goal of their team beating its opponent. While some view...