August 4th, 2010
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METRO officially UH-bound
The Houston Metro received a federal Record of Decision concerning the University light rail line’s environmental review process, the final green light of approval for the 11.3-mile project. The approval allows Metro to go forward...
Scholarship awarded to student
The Ima Hogg scholarship from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health was awarded to second-year Master of Social Work student, Ashley Montondon. The $5,000 scholarship was awarded to only ten graduate social work students from...
Camp, fun provided for cancer stricken children
Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer Center is taking its young patients out beyond the hospital walls for a fun-filled week of Camp Periwinkle from Aug. 1-7 at the barrier-free Camp For All site near Brenham,...
Faculty discuss budget, furlough
The faculty and staff discussed the upcoming issues on their agenda for the year at Tuesday’s staff council meeting. Head of the staff council Ann McFarland opened the meeting by giving a brief overview of...
Nolan reflects on breakout season
If you claim to be a fan of Houston sports, then Errol Nolan is a name you need to know. Inside the Athletics/Alumni Center is the UH Sports Hall of Fame. Located behind two glass-plated...
Cougar signs deal with Turkish team
Aubrey Coleman will take his talents to Turkey to play with Aliaga Petkim, as reported by Hurriyet Daily News. In the NBA summer league, Coleman played for the New Orleans Hornets. He averaged 11.4...
Shed your predispositions and enjoy diversity
Many wondered if the election of Barack Obama could signal an end to racism. To some this could have been an overall sign of the end of racism, but surely anyone who is in...
Jailbreaking legal, clients unfazed
Once you buy a smart phone, it is yours. There is no reason not to download any legally purchased applications or use that phone with a different carrier. Manufacturers should have no right to...
Texas needs to comply with EPA
The state of Texas is at it again – wasting its energy and our tax dollars this past week on suing the Environmental Protection Agency once more, this time on Texas’ flexible permits program. EPA...
Dinner not worth the price
“Wait for this movie to come out on DVD,” is the best advice anyone can tell the potential viewers. It’s a great “nothing better is on” movie in the same way Bio-Dome is watchable. At...
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