June 2nd, 2010
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Alumnus becomes HPD chief
Executive Assistant Chief Charles McClelland was sworn in to replace Harold Hurtt as new police chief of the Houston Police Department on April 14. The decision was announced by Mayor Annise Parker just before the...
Students praise budget’s aid plans
The UH System Board Of Regents has approved a budget of $1.3 billion for the fiscal year 2011 and 25 percent of it will be spent on student scholarships. The board unanimously approved the budget...
CPH holds global forum on energy
The UH Center for Public History recently held lectures to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of living in modern energy capitals. Two Houston professors led the lectures, which drew experts from around the globe. “The paper...
Coogs conclude rocky season
The Cougars were fortunate to make the Conference USA tournament hosted at Cougar Field. During May the Cougars went 7-6 in conference play. Teams with more talent like UCF and Tulane faltered down the...
UH continues track dominance
The Cougars will be well represented at the 2010 NCAA Outdoor track and field championships with ten athletes slated to make the trip to Eugene, Ore. Wesley Bray will participate in the decathlon and...
‘Prince’ can’t turn back summer woes
Disney has got to be the most bipolar movie studio on the face of the planet. On one hand, they give us the best animated movies of all time- WALL-E, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo,...
Oil spill still a slippery subject
The U.S. government and British Petroleum have yet to come up with a solid solution to the oil leak that began on April 22, 2010. The oil leak is far greater than simply endangering an...
Don’t short sell those who served
For some people, Memorial Day offers a chance to reflect on the sacrifices scores of brave men and women in uniform have made for this country. Many, however, know little of what the holiday commemorates,...
New staff, new perspective to school publication
As far as newspapers go, The Daily Cougar has a high turnover rate, but that’s just the way it is with a college newspaper; editors, writers and production staff are trained and let loose...
