August 2010
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GALLERY: Do you see what I see?
Houston is the fourth largest city in America and will probably soon to be the third, so why do so many Houstonians complain about the lack of attractions here? This photo section is dedicated to...
UH chemists join elite group
The American Chemical Society (ACS) recently honored two UH chemistry professors by inducting them into its fellows program, recognizing their career achievements and their contributions to the field of chemistry. Professors Mamie...
Students should eschew fast food
We’ve all done it. That delicious cheeseburger that only costs a buck at the local fast food joint is a much more convenient option than, say, preparing lunch for the next day....
How to get away with using a cell phone in the classroom
Last week during the first few days of class, professors gave their policy on phones. Teachers like to remove any distractions that may present themselves in class, so naturally one of the...
UH kicker Hogan relishes pressure position on special teams
When the Cougars come charging onto the field Saturday to battle Texas State in their season opener, look somewhere in the back and you might see kicker Matt Hogan jogging onto the...
UH graduation rates increase
UH is continuing its fight to claim a ranking among the top Texas universities and a recent increase in graduation rates shows the University is gaining some ground. President Renu Khator cited the...
Daily Cougar shares The Pride, reserves right to criticize
One week into the semester, many students are already upset with The Daily Cougar — and we welcome the criticism, because it means that students have pride in the University they attend. While...
Creative projects award offered to graduate students
Graduate students in the University’s creative writing program can now apply for a $5,000 scholarship initiated by the Department of English and the Tagore Society of Houston. The Tagore Scholar Passport Operating Scholarship...
‘The Last Exorcism’ No. 1 at Box office
“Exorcism is alive and well,” Reverend Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) says in Daniel Stamm’s end-of-summer horror fest “The Last Exorcism.” The same can be said for horror films of the same genre,...
Football program is good for University
What a difference four years, a bold vision, and a top-notch football program can make. When I first enrolled in the fall of 2006, I knew that UH had a relatively under...