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November 5th, 2010

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UH defense torched in 40-33 loss to Central Florida

UH rallied from a 17-point deficit to take a lead in the second half of Friday's game against Central Florida, but it was all in vain. The Cougars fell 40-33 at Robertson Stadium. UH (5-4,...

UH organizations prepare for homecoming week activities

UH will celebrate the Cougar spirit during this year’s homecoming week, which is appropriately themed “LIVE the pride” and promises to be the University’s largest and most exciting homecoming celebration in its...

The Muslim Student Association hosted its eighth annual Fast-A-Thon that more than 250 MSA’s around the country participated in on Monday. Non-Muslim students who pledged to fast for a day ate dinner together at sunset. | Anam Ghias/The Daily Cougar

Muslim Student Association hosts annual fasting event

The UH Muslim Student Association held its eighth annual Fast-A-Thon, which gave students the opportunity to fast for one day and make a difference in the Houston community at the same time. Businesses...

Students share college admission tips for contest

Entitle Direct Group is sponsoring a national scholarship contest for college students and high school seniors, offering prize money toward their tuition. Entitle Direct is asking students to submit their best tip on...

The Cougars will need a significant offensive contribution from Lucy Charuk (13) to be successful on their four-game homestand; she leads the team with 292 kills and 111 blocks. | Brianna Leigh Morrison/The Daily Cougar

Volleyball team hopes for success at home

The Cougars return home for their next four games, and are looking to extend a three-game winning streak this weekend starting tonight with UAB and Sunday against Memphis. UH (15-10, 9-4 Conference USA)...

Men’s, women’s basketball teams start season with high-flying action

The UH men and women’s basketball teams greeted fans Wednesday when they hosted the Houston Hardwood Tip-Off at the Cougar Den in the Athletics/Alumni Center. In the 2-Ball competition the teams consisted of...

After serving about eight months in prison, Lil Wayne has been released from Rikers Island. | Wiki Commons

Rapper Lil’ Wayne released from prison

If you found yourself sleeping easier last night, perhaps it was because Dwayne “Lil’ Wayne” Carter was released from prison and is now free to proceed ball-hogging the pop charts. The dreadlocked emcee...

Obesity is heavy misconception

New research shows that a significant amount of obese people do not think they are fat. Dr. Tiffany Powell and her colleagues from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical center in Dallas...

San Francisco bans happy meals and fun

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors passed a bill that will ban the Happy Meal. The vote won with a veto-proof 8-3 margin, meaning Mayor McCheese (Gavin Newson) will not be able to...