January 2011
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Obama: support US scientists and researchers
In an economy and job market that have seen better days, we find it inspiring that President Barack Obama chose to focus not on the next elections or partisanship, but on the future of...
GMAT: next generation
The leading graduate test company announced the launch of the latest format of the GMAT, the widely used graduate admissions test. “We’re now involved in developing a new section in cooperation with Pearson VUE and...
Team shifts into marathon mode for study
A UH lab team will work with the participants of the Austin Live Strong marathon to study the body’s susceptibility to illness. The team, led by Brian McFarlin, an associate professor of exercise physiology, nutrition...
Lamar quarterback set for transition to UH
As a junior in high school, Lamar quarterback Bram Kohlhausen was one of the most sought-after recruits in the Houston area. Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, UCLA and Utah were just some of the schools...
Shasta unmasked: a day in the life of a college mascot
As a mascot, Shasta is a walking symbol of school spirit. If you have attended any UH events, chances are you have given Shasta a high five, or were the victim of one of...
Nothing to be on the Fences about
If you’re looking to add another great indie artist to your iTunes library, look no further than Seattle-based singer-songwriter Christopher Mansfield of Fences. His self-titled album was produced by Sara Quin of Tegan &...
Questionable miracles don’t impress
The times we live in appear to be ripe for miracles, saints and the blessed. During his reign, Pope John Paul II beatified 1,340 people, a miracle to each of them. The number of...
Wal-Mart not welcome, says Heights community
The non-profit organization Responsible Urban Development for Houston is asking Houstonians to prepare for increased traffic jams as they try to encourage the city to fix existing traffic problems in the I-10 and Heights...
Dr. King’s message was timeless, true
Martin Luther King Jr. Day makes me stop and give thanks for the freedom that we enjoy in this country. As an African-American, this holiday has a special meaning to me. I was born...