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Senate postpones fee hike

The Student Government Association decided to postpone a resolution on a bill regarding a $50 increase to student’s tuition in order to aid the second phase of renovations to the University Center. Senators decided that...

The Cougars hope to knock the armor off the UCF Knights this weekend as UH will look to improve upon its 8-11 record in away games. | Newton Liu/The Daily Cougar

Cougars brace for C-USA joust with Knights

UH will try to lick its wounds as they head to Orlando to take on the Knights of Central Florida for a three-game weekend series. After suffering a mid-week loss to Lamar, UH leaps back...

The Residence Hall Association hosted a pajama party to celebrate the end of the semester. Students were able to participate in video games, karaoke and eat free food. | Brianna Leigh Morrison/The Daily Cougar

Cougar village hosts pajama party

Students at Cougar Village came together for a night of karaoke, free food, video games and fun as the Residence Hall Association hosted the end-of-the-year Pajama Jam Thursday night in the Cougar Village Main...

March for Babies to take over stadium

The March for Babies will take place Sunday at Robertson Stadium in order to raise funds for research and special programs. March of Babies is a part of the March of Dimes, and the Houston...

UH expects even matchup with ECU

The season will take an air of desperation as the Cougars last six games are against Conference USA opponents. The Cougars are tied for second in conference standings with the Pirates (34-16, C-USA 14-7) right...

School lunches hurt student health

School lunches are at their worst today in terms of quality and nutrition. Pre-made foods filled with fat, salt and sugar lead children into an unhealthy trap. The reason behind this is the budget...

Don’t waste your time on the royal wedding

By now, Kate Middleton will have already become Prince William’s princess bride. The royal wedding has been the center of attention of the international media for the last few months, but unnecessarily so. Of...

Hate the player and the game

Hate the player and the game

If you’ve ever been in a dating situation and you’re unsure whether your sweetheart is interested in you or not, you know what incertitude feels like. However, it could be that they are just...

Search continues for Student Affairs leader

Search continues for Student Affairs leader

A committee to find a new Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs has been formed with the intent of filling the position within the next six months. The position opened up Feb. 17 when Elwyn...

Catcher John Cannon and the Cougars could not stage a rally and have lost three of their last four contests. | Courtesy of UH Athletics

Missed opportunities allow Lamar win

UH headed east to Beaumont, looking to avenge a loss to Lamar earlier this month. Instead it ended up losing to Lamar for the second time this season, 7-4. The Cougars (20-22) started the game...