August 29th, 2011
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Alumnus judge to deliver convocation keynote speech
District Judge Keith P. Ellison will deliver this year’s keynote address for the Honors College Fall convocation at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hilton Grand Ballroom. Ellison is the judge for U.S. District Court for...
Houston begins its celebration
Sunday marked a milestone in the Bayou City as Mayor Annise Parker and the downtown District put on a birthday bash to celebrate Houston’s 175th birthday. The party was hosted at Market Square, where the...
World premiere hits the stage
Vagabond Theatre Project presented “Tomato/ Tomáto” on Friday and Saturday, an original script written by playwriting senior Richard Sabatucci under the direction of Josh Hoppe. Vagabond’s production of “Tomato/Tomáto” captures one night in two slowly...
Scientists testing new treatment techniques
A research team at UH Center for Nuclear Receptors and Cell Signaling are helping in the fight against breast and colon cancer by seeking out estrogen characteristics hormones that could be used as a...
Fraternity expects new house in Spring
Though construction is an eyesore for many students at UH, it is a welcome sight for members of the Epsilon Xi chapter of Sigma Chi. In 2008, Sigma Chi purchased the 8,000 square foot house...
From walk-on to All-C-USA
Before head coach Kevin Sumlin became one of the all-time leading tacklers at Purdue, he had to earn his spot by walking on the team. Whether it be from a lack of height or residual...
Cougars off to quick start after Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup
By the time UH reached the match point against Central Arkansas on Saturday at the Athletics/Alumni Center, any remaining questions about the new-look Cougars had long been silenced. After notching decisive straight set victories against...
Cougars put on high school competition
UH hosted the fifth annual High School Cougar Cross Country Classic on Saturday at Buffalo Bayou Park. “It’s starting to make a name for itself,” head coach Ryan Turner said. “When I first got here...
Trip to North Carolina unsuccessful for UH
The Cougars remain winless after a weekend road trip against No. 10 Duke and No. 1 North Carolina. UH (0-3) was outscored by its opponents 8-1. The Cougars again had trouble creating scoring opportunities, managing...
Media should learn from Warren Buffet
It is clear why Jon Stewart was voted the most trusted man in America. The Daily Show is at its best honing in on its favorite target — the 24-hour cable news establishment. Stewart...
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