October 18th, 2010
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Student organization highlights National Chemistry Week
Various demonstrations, including how to create rain, fog and fire for television, are only a small portion of what UH chemistry students will be presenting this week to educate the community about...
Coogs search for answers after 34-31 loss to Rice
Despite overcoming a 20-point deficit at halftime, the Cougars were unable to pull out a win against Rice, losing 34-31 Saturday at Rice Stadium. A fumble on fourth-and-inches by quarterback David Piland sealed...
Nintendo invites us to visit its trailer
Nintendo just passed through Houston with its swanky trailer full of games, and I was lucky enough to get the chance to step inside for a sneak peek at what’s out and...
Hobby focuses on education legacy at memoir discussion
William “Bill” Hobby, former lieutenant governor of Texas, visited UH to discuss his new memoir with his former chief of staff and co-author Saralee Tiede at the University Hilton on Thursday evening. “How...
Domestic violence leaves people abandoned
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and while awareness of breast cancer — which is most definitely a worthy cause — receives most of the attention this month, domestic violence is an...
Vaughn’s Tea Party accusations are unsubstantiated
I’m by no means a fan of the Tea Party, but Austn Vaughin’s letter to the editor contribution published last Wednesday horribly misrepresents the Tea Party. While trying to make the Tea...
Defense a no-show for UH against Owls
In front of 26,432 fans at Rice Stadium, the UH defense couldn’t come up with the stops to win, playing a significant part in the 31-34 loss in Saturday’s down-to-the-wire rivalry game. The...
UH fails at Middle Eastern studies
The University of Houston is touted as one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. In addition to the students of all different backgrounds we attract from around the country, we...