September 30th, 2010
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SGA passes resolution for transgender students at midweek meeting
The Student Government Association approved three new resolutions at Wednesday's meeting in the University Center Cougar Den. One of the unanimously approved resolutions was for giving transgender students the ability to use their preferred names on...
Red Block Bash to highlight talented, underappreciated fine arts
The UH Blaffer Student Association and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center of the Arts will host the Red Block Bash, where students are welcome to enjoy live performances, complimentary food and drinks and participate...
Pineda emerges as cross country team’s top performer
Coming into his third season, junior Nate Pineda has learned that it’s not just speed that wins, but also patience and teamwork. Both Pineda and head coach Ryan Turner knew that the mental aspect of...
Legislation pertaining to marijuana on agenda as midterm elections approach
Despite growing public support for the decriminalization of marijuana, one Texan, Congressman Lamar Smith, and Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff of California are pushing the Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2010. The bill’s language...
Lawmakers should be more cautious with the national wallet
Congress passed a $42 billion bill last week in hopes of stimulating the economy by means of lending small businesses a hand. This week, the House of Representatives approved a $7.2 billion...
UHDPS assesses emergency system in wake of UT shooting
The open accessibility of UH and many college campuses leaves these institutions susceptible to situations like the recent shooting incident at the University of Texas at Austin. The UH Department of Public Safety said...
Freshman golfer opens season with strong performance
The Cougars started the 2010-11 season, setting high expectations after finishing in a tie for fourth place out of 14 teams in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic on Tuesday. The team opened the...
UH panel examines oil spill aftermath
The UH Center for Public History and the newly formed Center for Energy Management and Policy co-sponsored an Oil Spill Symposium to touch on energy production, the oil spill response, environmental impacts and government...