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August 23rd, 2011

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Busch prepares to make splash in first year

Augie Busch’s last job as a swimming head coach was at his alma mater, Salpointe High School, in Tucson, Ariz. He entered the college ranks as an assistant at Arkansas from 2001-2003 and continued with...

Getting hit by the Horns

The Cougars fell 3-0 to No. 39 Texas in front of a record crowd Monday at Robertson Stadium. The 1,321 fans in attendance saw the Cougars (0-1) match the Longhorns (1-1) in physicality and aggressiveness...

Senior ready to lead final run

Senior running back Bryce Beall already has the most rushing touchdowns in UH history. He earned several preseason awards, including a selection to the Preseason Conference USA All-Offensive team. He is also in striking...

New semester, same parking woes

Like death and taxes, a guarantee in life is a chaotic parking arrangement at UH. Many were aware the situation would be hectic as always, but nothing could brace a driver for the madness...

Solitary confinement is unethical

Solitary confinement is unethical

As our understanding of crime prevention, punishment and reform has evolved, America’s prison system has been slow to adapt. In many ways, prisons remain little more than holding cells, a means to isolate criminals...

UH endowment: where does the money go?

UH endowment: where does the money go?

As we break into the Fall semester and the beginning of our new school year, we are continuing on our long-term investments in our education, careers and futures. Although a student’s time and effort is...

Ron Paul ahead, media focuses elsewhere

Ron Paul ahead, media focuses elsewhere

In the Republican presidential race there is one person who has thus far won more straw polls than any other. This candidate handily won the Conservative Political Action Committee straw poll two years running,...

Students make their move to dorms

A record number of students living on campus spent the majority of last weekend moving into their dorms, with groups of volunteers assisting with everything from check-ins to handing out water throughout the three-day...