January 28th, 2011
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Group protests new immigration bills
An estimated 300 people gathered in front of the Texas state capitol in Austin for a rally supporting the Latino community and immigrant rights. The rally was held in response to immigration legislation proposed...
SGA approves appointment, code changes
SGA discussed rule changes for the upcoming elections, and how the new judicial branch, which was implemented last semester, will play a part in a special session held on Wednesday. SGA changed part of its...
Rate hikes draw concern
UH Residential Life and Housing and UH Dining Services presented their strategic vision plans for 2012, which include rate increases for some of the amenities available to students. The first of two town hall meetings...
Cougars steal win over UCF
UCF was less than a minute away from putting an end to the Cougars’ winning streak, but timely rebounds and clutch free throws keyed them to a 71-68 comeback victory Thursday at UCF Arena. UH...
UH seeking to rebound against ECU
The Cougars (11-8, 3 3 Conference USA)have lost two consecutive games when they held a lead in the final minutes but fumbled it due to missed opportunities. Head coach James Dickey said the team must...
Statham kills people, blows stuff up in ‘The Mechanic’
In “The Mechanic,” Jason Statham plays a man by the name of Arthur Bishop. With heavy concentration, intense skill and patience, he takes his targets out in ways other than just pulling a trigger. When...
Sick days should not be future pay days
Budget problems and fiscal deficits are all the rage right now with Houston being no exception. Everything from public education to essential services are feeling the low tide of the fall. For the Houston...
Challenger’s sacrifice will never be forgotten
Twenty-five years ago at 10:38 a.m., the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from the launch pad. Seven men and women were preparing to do what only a handful of people in the entire world...
One size doesn’t fit all in grad school
A doctorate in biology is required for a diverse array of careers, but the University of Houston’s graduate degree program disregards the long term goals of its students with its stifling uniformity. This “one...